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LINDA W. JANCE Mrs. Linda Jance, 84, a former Manitowoc resident, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. William (Virginia) Krieger, of 6726 Monero Dr., Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif., died Tuesday at a California hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 1:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Jance, nee Linda Warnecke, was born Sept. 10, 1886, at Sheboygan, daughter of the late August and Louise Wendell Warnecke. She was married to Walter Jance June 24, 1915, at Sheboygan. He preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1961. Survivors include her daughter, three brothers, August, Alfred and Walter, of Sheboygan and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 13, 1971


WALTER C. JANCE Walter C. Jance, 77, of 1509 Division St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at home after a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. William Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Jance was born in Manitowoc County Feb. 27, 1884, son of the late Charles and Alvina Wilke Jance. He attended the former Third Ward High School at Manitowoc. He married Linda Warnecke July 24, 1915, at Sheboygan. The couple resided at Manitowoc the past 46 years. Before his retirement seven years ago he had been employed 42 years as foreman by Mirro Aluminum Co. Mr. Jance was past treasurer and vestryman of St. James Church and was a past member of Manitowoc Marine Band. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. William Krieger, of Springfield, Va., a brother, Harold, of Chicago and three grandsons. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 1 p.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, September 5, 1961 pg, N-13 ******** Mr. Walter Jance of this city and Miss Linda Warnecke of Sheboygan were married at Sheboygan Saturday afternoon. Upon their return from a wedding trip they will take up their residence in this city. The bride is well known in this city, having visited here frequently. The groom is an employee of the Aluminum Goods Co. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 29, 1915


VERNON F. JANSKY Vernon F. Jansky, 71, of 827 25th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday September 11, 1990. He was born Sept. 28, 1918 in Tisch Mills, son of the late Edward and Clara Shimek Jansky. He married Eunice Ciha July 9, 1938 at St.Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. for 32 years, retiring in 1978. Survivors include his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, Wynn and Mary Jansky, Two Rivers, Keith and Robbin Jansky, Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sharon and Robert Schenck, Manitowoc, Judy and Gene Muench, Sturgeon Bay, Lori Wilfert, Two Rivers and her fiancé, Michael Bussee, Two Rivers; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Norbert Jansky, Manitowoc, Eugene and Janice Jansky, Mishicot; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Jansky, Two Rivers; 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday at St. Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers with the Rev. Greg Smith officiating. Denmark Press - Thursday, Sept. 20, 1990


HELEN JAREK Helen P. Jarek, age 86, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning, Sept. 22, 2001 at Shady Lane. Private family services will be held with burial of her cremated remains to take place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. The former Helen Olson was born Oct. 19, 1914 at Baukechon, WI (Shawano County), daughter of the late Henry and Rena Knoff Olson. She attended schools in Shawano County. On Jan. 13, 1936, she was married to Bernard at Shawano, WI. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 1969. Survivors include: Two sons, Bernard Jarek of Los Angeles, CA and Donald Jarek of Two Rivers; five daughters and one son-in-law, Janice Neff of Manitowoc, Nadine Wetenkamp of Manitowoc, Clarence and Eugene Hughes of Houston, TX, Diane Fricke of Manitowoc and Bernadine Jarek of Seattle, WA; one half brother and sister-in-law, Truman and Betty Thorson of Shawano; 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother and three sons-in-law. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Helen’s family would like to thank the nursing staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the wonderful care she received there. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 23, 2001 P. A6


CECILIA F. JASMER Cecila Jasmer, age 86, died early Sunday afternoon, Sunday afternoon, September 10, 1995, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 14, 1995, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. John Schmitt will officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Cecilia was born on June 21, 1909, in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Seidl Bohman. On October 6, 1928, she married Pearley Jasmer, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1985. She farmed in the town of Mishicot with her husband and also had been employed as a meat wrapper for Stangel’s Super Valu. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and the Ladies of Holy Redeemer Society. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Rosanna Jasmer, Clarks Lake; one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Donald Mailand, rural Manitowoc; a son-in-law, Norbert Stangel, Two Creeks a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Jasmer, Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael; a daughter, Marion; a grandson, Mark; a brother, Anthony Bohman; a half brother,Louis Albrecht and a half sister, Albina Lodel. Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and on Thursday until leaving for the church at 9:30 a.m. There will be prayer service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, September 12, 1995 P. A2


MICHAEL J. JASMER Michael Jasmer, 35, of Bartels Rd., Route 2, Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Lambert Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Jasmer was born Feb. 18, 1944, in Milwaukee, son of Pearley and Cecilia Bohman Jasmer. He married Bonnie Lee Meyer April 4, 1964, in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, and had been employed as an inspector with Manitowoc Engineering Company. Survivors include his wife, a son, Ross Joseph and a daughter, Michelle Lea at home; his parents of Two Rivers; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Rosana Jasmer of Two Rivers; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marion and Norbert Stangel of Route 3, Two Rivers, and Dorothy and Donald Mailand of Route 2, Manitowoc, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Meyer of Manitowoc. Friends may call in Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 1979 P. 3



MARLENE JEBAVY Marlene Jebavy, age 72, of 3519 Glenwood St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning, Aug. 15, 2008, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Marlene was born May 15, 1936, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Earl and Myrtle Althen Raether. She attended Manitowoc Public Schools and was a 1954 graduate of Lincoln High School. On June 19, 1954, she married Roddy Jebavy at First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc. Marlene has been a longtime, active member of Grace Congregational Church in Two Rivers and a member of the Ladies of Grace Church, serving as treasurer for many years. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Marlene also served as treasurer and worked many volunteer hours for the Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry (T.R.E.P.). In addition to raising her family, Marlene worked as a bookkeeper for E & S Plumbing, Walter Skrivanie Accounting and Green Acres Lawn and Garden Center until her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, miniature bowling and playing dartball. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jeffrey Schmitt. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, 2801 Garfield St., Two Rivers. The Rev. Kim Henning will officiate at the service, with burial at Knollwood Memorial Park on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, and also at Grace Congregational Church after 3 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31. Memorials in Marlene's name may be made to Grace Congregational Church or Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 17, 2008


VICTOR JERABEK Victor Jerabek, age 79, of 1097 S. Main St., Mishicot, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 21, 2001, at Aurora Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1922, son of the late John and Pauline Walecka Jerabek, at Casco, Wis. He served the United States Army from 1942-1944, overseas in India. After he was discharged he helped his dad mink ranching in Tisch Mills. Victor was employed for 26 years at the Mirro Corporation, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Mishicot V.F.W. Post 7753, and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #24 of Two Rivers. On June 15, 1946 He married Leonora Kasten, at her home in Francis Creek. They resided in the Mishicot area most of their life. He liked his polka dancing. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Leonora; five sons and two daughters-in-law, Duane, Michael, Paul (fiancee, LouAnn), Jerabek, Mishicot, Lyle (Suzanne) Jerabek, Manitowoc, Loren (Lorraine), Shirley; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Judith (Pat) LaPlante, Manitowoc, Vicky (Jan) Walotkiewicz, Two Rivers, Brenda (Michael) Van Sleet, Manitowoc, Martha Jerabek, Two Rivers; Brenda (Michael) Van Sleet, Manitowoc, Martha Jerabek, Two Rivers; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Joan and Edgar Muench, Waukesha, Brenice (sic) Worachek, Green Bay; one brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Lorraine Jerabek, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Wenzel and Mildred Doleysh, Mishicot, Darlene Morrison, Oshkosh; ten grandchildren, Scott and Kenny Walotkiewicz, Jordon Jerabek, Stephen and Brian Krejcarek, Sara and Kathleen Van Sleet, Skylar and Hunter Jerabek, Lora (Don) Meissner; two great grandchildren, Devin Jerabek and Hailey Meissner; two special people, Michelle and Chad Boettcher; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Shirley; his father and mother-in-law; three brothers-in-law, Frank Javadil, Harvey Worachek, and Roger Morrison; and a nephew, Donald Doleysh. Family Services with burial at Knollwood Memorial gardens, town of Kossuth. He’s going to fly when his time here is through. First he’ll have to let go of some things he can’t use ‘cause people and places, memories and faces are just way too heavy it seems to carry on angel’s wings. Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2001. Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 2001 P. A5 ******** (01 Mar 1922/21 Mar 2001/SSDI)


CLARA M. JERGENSON Funeral services for Mrs. Ray Jergenson, 67, of Rt. 3, Kewaunee, who died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Sunday morning, were at 1:30 pm Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Jergensen, nee Clara Mae Fowles, was born May 13, 1906 at Algoma, daughter of the late Charles and Amelia Barnhardt Fowles. She was married Dec. 31, 1931 to Ray Jergensen. She was a 1923 graduate of Algoma High School. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, Leslie of Oshkosh and Neil of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Lorenz Gericka of Algoma, Mrs. Melvin Hablewitz, of Ft. Meyers, Fla., and seven grandchildren. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, was in charge. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., May 21, 1973 - page 3


NEIL R. JERGENSON Neil R. Jergenson, age 50, of 7136 Tannery Road, Two Rivers, died Thursday, May 7, 1992 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 11, 1992 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate, with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. He was born June 14, 1941 in Two Rivers, son of the late Raymond and Clara Fowles Jergenson. He married the former Marilyn Beth October 10, 1970 in Michigan. He was employed at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, for several years and at Wisconsin Fittings until 1986. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Debi Jergenson, Two Rivers, Wade and Sue Schmidt, Crystal Lake, Ill., Warren and Ellen Schmidt, Two Rivers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wendy and Doug Duebner, Manitowoc, Wanda and Steve Benson, Duluth, Minn., a brother and sister-in-law, Leslie and Carol Jergenson of Oshkosh, his stepmother, Frances Jergenson, Green Bay; his mother-in-law, and father-in-law, Ramona and Walter Beth, Two Rivers; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Merle and Judy Beth, Two Rivers; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Maureen and John Kloia, Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, and on Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Herald Times Reporter, May 8, 1992 P. b10


VIOLA F. JINDRA Viola F. Jindra, age 90, of Two Rivers, died Monday evening, March 18, 2002 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2002 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Arndt, with burial to follow in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. Viola was born March 12, 1912 in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Wacek Fronk. On Sept. 5, 1933, she married Oscar Jindra in Mishicot. He preceded her in death Sept. 8. 1964. Viola was employed at Paragon Electric Co. for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed doing puzzles, family gatherings and loved her family dearly. She will be sadly missed by all. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Joyce and Rueben Peserik, Two Rivers; one son and daughter-in-law: Roger and Becky Jindra, Crivitz; her grandchildren: Debbie Treiber; Tom Jindra; Diane (Jeff) Punjak; Linda (Jerry) Kriebich; Sue (Mike) Panfil; Pam (Matt) Gerroll; Brian (Debbie) Peserik; Cindy (Perry) Hibbard; Brenda (Larry) White; Barry Jindra and Scott Heinritz; great-grandchildren include: Dawn (Chris) Small; Shelly (Jason) Brown; Bobby Jindra; Jason and Sarah Punjak; Ryan, Alissa, Kyle, Erin and Jessica Kriebich; Brooklyn and Dana Panfil; Cassic and Ashley Gerroll; Shannon and Brady Peserik; Brett Petrashek; Payton Hibbard; Cody, Timber and Tanner White; she is also survived by two great-great-grandchildren: Julie and Perry Small; and a sister-in-law: Blanche Jindra, Jefferson. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son and daughter-in-law: James and Betty Jindra, four sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9 am. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Jindra family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, March 20, 2002 pg. 3



PEARL H. JOHN Funeral services for Mrs. Rex John Sr. of 1424 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday at her home, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Ludowise will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. John, the former Pearl Hall, was born at Stillwater, Minn., daughter of the late Frank and Emma Dorcas Hall. She attended Stillwater schools and was a home economics graduate from Stout State University, Menomonie, Wis. She taught at Faribault, Minn., from 1914 until 1916 and was married to Rex John Aug. 31, 1916, at Faribault. The couple lived at Ashland two years and came to Manitowoc in 1922. Mr. John was a Manitowoc school teacher and also served as vice principal of Lincoln High School. He died in 1962. Mrs. John taught art metalwork at the Manitowoc and Two Rivers vocational schools. She was a past deacon of First Presbyterian Church, a Sunday School teacher for many years, a Red Cross Grey Lady, and member of the Lois Society of the church. Survivors include two sons, Richard of Manitowoc and Rex Jr. of Chicago; two daughters, Miss Marjorie at home and Mrs. Robert (Lenore) Fleet of Richmond, Va., and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church until time of services. Memorials may be made to the board of deacons of First Presbyterian Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1968 p.20


REX K. JOHN Rex John, 70, Former Lincoln Principal, Dead Dies In Hospital In Michigan; Had Been Vacationing MANITOWOC--Rex K. John, 70, of 1424 S. Ninth St., veteran educator and former athletic coach, died Sunday morning at St. Luke Hospital, Marquette, Mich. He had been vacationing at a cottage near Marquette since July 2. He had been in ill health and recently had submitted to surgery. Mr. John had been associated with the Manitowoc public school system since 1922 until retiring in 1957. He had been athletic coach, assistant principal and principal at Lincoln High School and principal at Wilson Junior High School. Native Of Iowa The native of Toledo, Iowa, where he was born Aug. 12, 1891, son of the late Rev. Louis F. and Maude Kephart John, had been interested in athletics and working with youth from the time he was graduated from Oterbein College, Westerville, Ohio, in 1911. He devoted almost 46 years to youth, despite a vow he made just before graduating that he would "never teach." Teaching and youth work had been traditions in the family, however, and in the first summer after being graduated he accepted a position with the YMCA at Fairmont, W. Va., where he remained for a number of years and also coached at the high school although not a member of the faculty. Subsequently he moved to Faribault, Minn., where his father had a pastorate, and became athletic coach and physical education and mathematics instructor in the high school. While at Faribault he married Pearl Hall, Aug. 31, 1916, a home economics teacher at the school. Becomes Coach Mr. John moved to Ashland, Wis., in 1920, teaching physical education and coaching. He came to Manitowoc in 1922 and taught in old Washington High School, now Adams School, and when Lincoln High School was opened, he transferred there to teach and to become coach of football, basketball, and track. His basketball teams won dis- (Continued on Page M-13) (Continues from Page 1) trict championships in 1924, 1925 and 1926 and his team went to the state semifinals in the last year. A John-coached team won the Fox Valley basketball crown in 1929 and tied for the title in 1933 and 1936. He coached football up to 1929 and track until 1927. In 1926, Mr. John became assistant principal at Lincoln under the late C.G. Stangel. In 1942, he went to Woodrow Wilson Junior High School as principal and returned to Lincoln in 1947 as principal, remaining in that capacity until retiring. Following high school, Mr. John enrolled at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa., before transferring to Otterbein. At Otterbein he was fullback on the grid squad and also played basketball and baseball. As a football player he made the All-Ohio football squad. While at Faribault one of his teams reached the semi-finals at the Minnesota state basketball tournament. Testimonial Dinner During his tenure as coach, principal and after retirement, honors came to Mr. John. Among the first to tender appreciation were Lincoln student, who staged an assembly ceremony before he left school in 1957. This was followed by a testimonial dinner by 30 members of Lincoln basketball teams he had coached, a salute from the Board of Education and recognition from Manitowoc Education Assn. in "This Is Your Life" program during the centennial year of National Education Assn. One of the highlights during this time was his designation as "Man Of The Year" by Manitowoc Lions Club. As a coach Mr. John was elected president of Fox River Valley High School Athletic Conference in 1949 and 1952 and was one of the coaches selected in 1944 to study feasibility of the conference returning to state tournament basketball after World War II. Mr. John was active in the student exchange program pioneered at Lincoln through consent of the Board of Education and reported on the program at National Association of Secondary Schools at Los Angeles in 1953. Funeral Services Surviving him are his wife, two sons, Richard H., of Manitowoc and Rex K. Jr., of Chicago; two daughters, Miss Margaret Ann John, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert B. Sleet of Richmond, Va., a sister, Miss Lenore John, of Chicago; two brothers, Dwight T., of Kenosha and Louis H., of Cortland, N.Y., and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to Lincoln High School Teachers Memorial Scholarship Fund. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, July 23, 1962 pg. 1 & M-13


CINDY L. JOHNSON Cindy Lou Johnson, age 36, of 2211 10th St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning, November 26, 1993, as the result of an auto accident. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard Lind officiating with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. She was born July 20, 1957, in Two Rivers, daughter of Nancy Schmoock Parkus Duthey and the late Stanley Parkos. She attended St. John’s parochial School, Washington High School and the Lakeshore Technical School. On July 18, 1987, she was married to Thomas Johnson in Two Rivers. She was employed at Northern Laboratories, Manitowoc, as a crew chief. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Jamie, Two Rivers, Heather, Manitowoc; her mother, Nancy, Tennessee; a brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Suzanne, Kewaunee; three sisters and to brothers-in-law, Denise Gates, Two Rivers, Amy and Rick Truce and Tracy and Scott Connor, both of Tennessee; her mother-in-law, Charlotte Johnson, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5-8 p.m. this Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1993 P. A2


LILLIAN M. JOHNSTON Lillian M. Johnston, age 97, formerly of 119 Oak St., Whitelaw, died Tuesday, February 20, 1996, at the North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 23, 1996, at the First Lutheran Church. Rev. Steve Olsen will officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. She was born October 20, 1898, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Anton and Olena Gigstad Berge. She attended schools in the Town of Liberty. She married Kenneth Johnston, November 16, 1918, in West Valders. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church. She and her husband were the custodians at the First Lutheran Church. Lillian was a member of the Womens Guild. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Jolant Johnston, Lawrence and Janice Johnston, all of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Anton Vogel, Whitelaw, Jean and Lawrence Christiansen, Denmark, Joanne and Earl Stecker, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Oley and Florence Berge, Fond du Lac; two sisters, Lenore Berge, Geneva, Ill., Alice Gram, Waterman, Ill.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Earl Berge, Valders, Mrs. Laura Berge, Sheboygan, Mrs. Lydia Berge, Kiel; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth in 1961; one daughter, Barbara Johnston Bashaw, in 1967; one great-grandchild; three sisters and six brothers. Friends may call at the First Lutheran Church from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church. The Jens Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Lillian was a wonderful, loving mother and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 1996 P. A2


ROGER K. JOHNSTON Roger K. Johnston, age 71, of 4819 Broadway St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, August 31, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 1996, at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard E. Lind will officiate with burial in Knollwood Memorial Park, town of Kossuth. He was born January 7, 1925, in the town of Cato, Manitowoc County, son of the late Kenneth and Lillian Berge Johnston. He entered the United States Air Force in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was employed with Manitowoc Equipment Works from 1968 until 1988 at which time he retired. He married Jolanta Kuffel June 25, 1959, at Green Bay. He was a member of First Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Jolanta (Jolly); one son, Todd M. Johnston, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Janice Johnston, rural Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Todd Hartman, Berlin, Wis.; four grandchildren, Brianna, Nicole, Katelin and Cristy; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Tony Vogel, Whitelaw, Jean Christiansen, Denmark, Joanne and Earl Stecker, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, along with other relative and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Bashaw; one brother-in-law, Larry Christiansen. Friends may call at the First Lutheran Church from 5 p.m. on Tuesday (TONIGHT) until the time of service at 7 p.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 1996 P. A2


DORIS M. JONES Doris M. Jones, age 68, of the Oakwood Lutheran Home, Madison, formerly of 1118 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, July 22, 1997, at the Oakwood Lutheran Home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Services for relatives and friends will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 1997, at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Private graveside services for the family will be Friday morning at Knollwood Memorial Park, town of Kossuth. Doris was born January 28, 1929, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Harry F. and Hazel M. Hagarty Berns. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1947. She then continued her education at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. On September 10, 1949, she married Judge Leon Jones in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in February, 1995. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Mary Jones, Bartlett, Ill.; three daughters and one son-in-law, Cynthia M. Jones, Santa Fe., N.M., Amy and Jeff Steuer, Madison, Sara VandeLeest, DePere; six loving grandchildren, Emily Jones, Bartlett, Ill., Phoebe Ordermatt, Santa Fe, N.M., Casey, Beth and Kate Steuer, Madison, Alyssa VandeLeest, DePere; one sister, Dorothy Gretz, Racine, along with other relatives and friends. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura E. Jones in 1978. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Friday until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. Memorials would be appreciated to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Madison Chapter, P.O. Box 46039, Madison, WI 53744 or to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 511 York St., Manitowoc, WI 54220. "Don't let it be forgot That once there was a spot For one brief shining moment That was known as Camelot." Herald Times Reporter, July 24, 1997 P. A2


KATHRYN S. JONES Kathryn I. Jones, age 89, formerly of 409 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, May 23, 1995, at the Shady Lane Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 1995, at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate at the service with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. She was born March 25, 1906, in Fitchberg, Mass., daughter of the late Charles and Aina Hendrickkson Soine. She attended schools and graduated from the high school in Virginia, Minn., and later attended the Virginia Minnesota Junior College. She received her B.S. degree at the University of Minnesota. Following her graduation she taught at Hendricks and Little Falls, Minnesota, later coming to Manitowoc, where she taught science classes at Wilson Junior High School and Lincoln High School. She married Newton Jones June 20, 1934, in Menominee, WIs. The couple returned to Manitowoc. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, of which she was a past trustee and a deacon of the church. She was the superintendent of the primary Sunday School for a number of years and was the very first president of the United Presbyterian Church. She was past president of the American Associate University Women, and was a member of the Ladies Elks Club. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Mary Jones, Manitowoc, Thomas and Mary Ann Jones, Miami, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Janis and James Regitz, Fullerton, Calif., a brother, Harold Soine, Virginia, Minn.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Newton in 1987, a granddaughter, a brother and two sisters. Friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. There will be no Friday evening visitation. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to Shady Lane Home for the residents garden. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 1995 P. A2


LAURA JONES Laura Jones, 15, of 1118 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday morning in Manitowoc. Memorial services will be 7:30 pm Saturday evening in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce W. Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Laura was born Jan. 22, 1963 in Manitowoc, daughter of Judge Leon and Doris Berns Jones. She attended Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School, where she was active in athletics and band and was presently a sophomore at Lincoln High School. Survivors include her parents, Judge and Mrs. Leon Jones of Manitowoc; a brother, Peter, a student at Madison; three sisters, Cynthia Odermatt of Sante Fe, N.M., Amy of Manitowoc and Sally Vande Leest of Kewaunee, her grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Berns of Manitowoc and a great aunt, Mrs. Beatrice Untereiner of Beloit. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home after 5 pm Saturday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Midwest Children’s Cancer Center or Milwaukee Children’s Hospital. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Nov. 10, 1978 - page 3


NEWTON JONES Mr. Newton T. Jones, 85, of 409 Cleveland Avenue, Manitowoc, died Friday, May 15, 1987 at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Memorial services will be 2 pm Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial having already taken place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Jones was born December 2, 1901 at Randolph, Wisconsin, son of the late John and Hannah Thomas Jones. He attended schools and graduated from Antigo High School in 1919. Mr. Jones received a B.A. Degree in History at Ripon College and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, receiving a M.A. Degree in American History. He was a Alpha Phi Omega at Ripon College. Mr. Jones taught for a number of years at Rice Lake, Wisconsin, coming to Manitowoc in 1930 and teaching at Woodrow Wilson and later at Lincoln High School. Mr. Jones was head of the Social Studies Department for 20 years. Following his retirement he was manager of Lincoln Fields, now Meadow Links Golf Course. He married Kathryn Soyne on June 20, 1934. Mr. Jones was a member of First Presbyterian Church and former elder of the church and past chairman of the Board of Trustees. He was a member of Manitowoc Elks Club No. 687 and for many years a youth chairman. Mr. Jones was past president of the Manitowoc Educational Association. He formerly served on the Boards for the Committee on Aging, Housing Authority and the County Legislative Committee on Aging. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn of Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Mary Jones of Kenosha, and Thomas and Mary Ann Jones of Miami, Florida; a daughter and son-in-law, Janis and James Regitz of Fullerton, California; one brother, two sisters, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one grandchild. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 7 pm to 9 pm Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Newton T. Jones Scholarship Fund of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., May 18, 1987 - page 18 ******** (2 Dec 1901 May 1987/SSDI)


CAROLINE A. JORGENSON Mrs. Caroline A. Jorgenson, 66, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, Oct. 7, at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Caroline Jorgenson, nee Caroline A. Novak, was born December 4, 1916, at Algoma, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Frank and Lizzie Carsten Novak. She married Frank Jorgenson Sept. 28, 1945 at Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death March 5, 1963. Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law Jerry and Pat Jorgenson of Knapp, Wisconsin; two daughters and a son-in-law, Shirley Osieczanek of Manitowoc, and Sandra and Donald Lutz of Kiel; five brothers, Carl, Ray, and Ted Novak of Algoma, Frank Novak of Rhinelander, and William Novak of Kewaunee, Wisconsin; two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Kirchman of Reo Creek, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Agnes Huempfner of Green Bay; seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grand daughter, Kim Lutz, two brothers, and a sister. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church 9:30 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, October 9, 1983 P. 3


FRANK M. JORGENSON Frank M. Jorgenson, 77, of 1144 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died late Saturday morning, March 5, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Mr. Jorgenson was born Nov. 13, 1905, at Forestville, Wis., son of the late Anton and Annie Kohout Jorgenson. He was a graduate of Algoma High School and Door-Kewaunee County Normal Teachers College. He married Caroline A. Novak, Sept. 28, 1945, at Illinois. Mr. Jorgenson was employed by Mirro Corporation retiring in 1970. Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Pat Jorgenson of Knapp, Wis.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Shirley Osieczanek of Manitowoc and Sandra and Donald Lutz of Kiel; three brothers, Virgil Jorgenson of Boundry Lake, Wis., Eldon Jorgenson of Sturgeon Bay and Sylvester Jorgenson of Algoma; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a granddaughter. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday morning until noon when the casket will be moved to church. Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 1983 P. 3


NOLLIE JORSCH Nollie M. (Albright) Jorsch, age 38, of 2350 South 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, October 30, 1994, at her mother's residence, 2330 39th St., Two Rivers. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 1994, at Grace Congregational Church. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Steve Schuette, with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. She was born March 4, 1956, in Two Rivers, daughter of Frances Boothe Albright and the late Herbert Albright. Nollie was a graduate of Washington High School. She married Ronald A. Jorsch on July 11, 1992, in Two Rivers. She was a member of Grace Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, Ronald, Manitowoc; one son, Kevin Albright, Two Rivers; mother and step-father, Frances and Gordon Albright, Two Rivers; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Richard Albright, Two Rivers, Douglas and Marcia Albright, Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law, Ferol and Mark Block, Manitowoc. She is further survived by nine nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the church from 1 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Klein and Stangel Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times October 31, 1994 pg. A2


WENDY L. JUUL Wendy Lou Getter Juul, 32, of 3413-15th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday, October 9, 1988, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Lind will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Juul was born November 3, 1955, at Green Bay, daughter of Loretta Laack and the late Edgar H. Gotter. She married Kevin Juul April 8, 1978, at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Kevin; a son, Eastin Phillip at home; a daughter, Jessica Katherine at home; her mother, Loretta Gotter; a brother and sister-in-law, Stan and Elaine Gotter of Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Deborah and James Wochos and Constance and Dale Augustine, all of Manitowoc; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jeff and Kathy Juul of Manitowoc, Dwight and Karen Juul of Manitowoc, Keith and Terry Juul of Two Rivers, Mark and Maria Juul of Two Rivers, Katherine and Michael Ferry? of Shoto, Bonita and Gerald Kohlman of Milwaukee and Jodi Cartwright of Manitowoc; 22 nieces and nephews and a great nephew, Christopher Lee Koehler. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar, a brother, Delano, a sister, Joyce and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Art and Kathleen Juul. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 10, 1988 P. 2


EDWARD L. KABAT Edward “Lyle” Kabat, age 79, of 816 East Linden Ave,. Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday morning, December 25, 1992, at his daughters residence in Tisch Mills. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 25, 1992, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial to follow in the Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. He was born December 9, 1913, in Two Rivers, son of the late Michael and Eva Allen Kabat. He married Gladys Karn on July 16, 1938, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on March 19, 1987. He was employed with the Manitowoc Ship Building until his retirement in 1978. Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Gary and Judy Kabat, Orlando, Fla,. Jon and Kathy Kabat, Kiel, Wis., Thomas and Randall Kabat, both of Manitowoc; four daughters and three sons-in-law, JoAnn Darlene and Gary Herrmann, Big Bear, Calif., Donna and Dale Bruechet, Tisch Mills, Wis., Mary Jo and Daniel Anhalt, Menchalville, Wis., Kathleen Cisler, Manitowoc; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eileen Kabat, Two Rivers; twenty-one grandchildren; three great grandchildren, along with relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a son Richard in 1983, and one brother. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. this evening, and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 28, 1992 P. A2 ******** NOW FACES A NEW DANGER Lisle, aged 7, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kabat had a lucky escape from death last Friday afternoon and now is fighting against a new danger. The child became confused in crossing the street and ran in front of an auto truck belonging to the Eastside Grocery. He was knocked down and severely bruised. The driver was able to stop his machine in time to prevent the wheels passing over the lad who has been recovering nicely but is now down with an attack of pneumonia. The Reporter - Thurs., Feb. 17, 1921 ******** (09 Dec 1913/25 Dec 1992/SSDI)


GARY M. KABAT Gary Kabat, age 53, of 5443 Blueberry Drive, Orlando, Fla., 32811, died unexpectedly December 23, 1995, at an Orlando Florida hospital due to complications with Heart Disease and Diabetes. Funeral Services were held in Orlando, Fla. Cremation followed. He was born February 7, 1942, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward Lyle and Gladyce Kabat. He married Judy Cummings at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Judy; two daughters, Wendy (Stephen) McLain, Orlando, Fla., Debra (Dana) Rohr, Orlando, Fla.; one son, Michael, at home; three brothers, Jon (Kathy) Kabat, Kiel, Tom Kabat and friend, Kathy Anders, Manitowoc, Randall Kabat and fiancée, Patti Karl, Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Gary Darlene Herrmann, Punta Gorda, Fla., Mrs. Dale Donna Bruechert, Tisch Mills, Wis., Mrs. Dan Mary Jo Anhalt, Cato, Kathleen Cisler, Manitowoc; four grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Eileen Kabat, Two Rivers. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Kabat. Gary, you’re finally pain free now with God and family you will be And for those of us who remain there will be the love and memories you gave to friends and family. Gary was a living husband, father, brother, Uncle and Grandpa. Boppa, we will especially miss you, Tiffany, Zachary, Taylor Cassidy Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1995 P. A2 ******** A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, June 23, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. in the Knollwood Memorial Gardens Chapel, town of Kossuth, for Gary M. Kabat, age 53, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Mishicot, who died December 23, 1995 in Orlando, Fla. Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 1996 P. A2


GLADYS J. KABAT Mrs. Edward (Gladys) Kabat, 69, of Park Lawn Home, formerly of 816 Linden Avenue, Manitowoc, died Thursday, March 19, 1987 at Park Lawn Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kabat was born June 20, 1917 at Milwaukee, daughter of the late William and Alma Leonard Karn. She married Edward L. Kabat on July 16, 1938 at Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Edward; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Gary and Judy Kabat of Mishicot, Jon and Kathy Kabat of Kiel, Thomas and Randall Kabat, both of Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn Darlene and Gary Herrmann of Manitowoc, Donna and Dale Bruechert of Tisch Mills, Mary Jo and Daniel Anhalt and Kathleen and Michael Cisler of Manitowoc; 21 grandchildren, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard in 1983, two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday and Saturday morning after 8:30 am to the time of services at 10:30. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., March 20, 1987 - page 18 ******** (20 Jun 1917/Mar 1987/SSDI)


RICHARD E. KABAT Richard E. Kabat, 42, of 2605 Cottage Lane, Two Rivers, died Friday, Feb. 11, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Mr. Kabata was born Aug. 18, 1940, at Manitowoc. He served in the United States Army for nine years. He married Eileen Tadych April 19, 1969, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Kabat was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Company. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Eileen; two sons, Anthony Lee and Joseph at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kabat of Manitowoc; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Gary and Judy Kabat of Mishicot, Jack and Kathy Kabat of New Holstein, Thomas and Randy Kabat of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Gary (Darlene) Herman of Manitowoc, Mrs. Dale (Donna) Bruechert of Tisch Mills, Mrs. Daniel (Mary Jo) Anhalt of Menchalville and Mrs. Michael (Kathy) Cisler of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 4 p.m. Monday. Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 1983 P. 3


ROBERT KABAT Robert M. Kabat, age 62, a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Memorial Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at Chapel at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate. Robert was born February 11, 1939, at Manitowoc, son of the late Melvin and Alice Newton Kabat. Robert was educated in Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Chapel of the Manitowoc Health Care center at the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 13, 2001 P. A3



GEORGE F. KADOW George Frank Kadow, 68, of 1511 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kadow was born July 14, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Paul and Frances Novack Kadow. He attended schools at Manitowoc and as a young man worked as an apprentice tool and diemaker at Mirro Aluminum Co. from 1918 to 1938. He then went to Manitowoc Engineering as a tool and diemaker until September of 1970 when he became ill. Mr. Kadow was a member of Wesley Methodist Church, the Men's Brotherhood, and also a member of the Machinist Local No. 516, Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert and Wayne of Manitowoc; two daughters, Miss Merlyne Kadow at home and Mrs. Charles (Karen) Steffen of Manitowoc; a brother, Paul, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Rollo (Frances) Owr of Green Bay and Mrs. Katherina Knoff, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1971 ******** Funeral services for George Frank Kadow, 68, of 1511 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday evening at home, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kadow married the former Marie Allen June 16, 1925, at Manitowoc. The couple always resided at Manitowoc. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening and until 10:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 28, 1971 ******** (14 Jul 1902/Jan 1971/SSDI)


JOAN M. KADOW Joan M. Kadow, age 64, of 3736 W. Marshall St., Manitowoc, passed aay peacefully on March 6, 2001, and entered eternal life after an extended illness. Joan was born July 25, 1936, in the town of Wittenburg, Shawano County, daughter of the late Helmar and Fern (Long) Christiansen. Mrs. Kadow attended First German Ev. Lutheran School and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954. On July 16, 1955, she was married to Robert K. Kadow, of Manitowoc and the couple enjoyed 41 years of happily married life together. Robert preceded her in death January 23, 1997. She attended the Vocational School in Manitowoc, where she prepared for a three decade career with the Mirro/Foley Company, rising to the position of Supervisor of Word Processing. She interrupted he career to raise her children, retiring in 1992 due to illness. She received an organ transplant in 1993 from Froedtert Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee. Mrs. Kadow was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. She enjoyed sports, camping, evening reading, and the Christmas holiday season. Her enduring legacy will remain her love for her family, and perseverance and faith with which she faced her physical adversities. Survivors include a soon and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lynn Kadow, Green Bay; a daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Carl Buchner, Whitelaw; four grandchildren, Elizabeth and Sara Kadow, Nathaniel and Jonathan Buchner; two sisters, Mrs. James (Carol) Lambert, New London, Mrs. Leonard (Bonnie) Yindra, Manitowoc; a brother, Gary (Karen) Christiansen, Conway, Ark.; sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law include, Merlyne Kadow, Two Rivers, Wayne and Lotus Kadow, Manitowoc, David and Karen Konop, Two Rivers; nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her father and mother, Helmer and Fern (Long) Christiansen; a brother, Dale Christiansen; and a sister, Ardell Christiansen. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, with Revs. Robert Kujawski and Bruce McKenney will officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial gardens, town of Kossuth. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St,. Manitowoc from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany Ev. Lutheran School or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. The family would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at the Froedtert Organ Transplant Unit, Manitowoc Dialysis Center, the Family services Lakeshore and St. Mary’s Home. We would also like to acknowledge special friends, Marge Cap, Pat Pakos, and Donna and Stanly Zirk for their continuous support and encouragement and to the many other dear friends who kept Joan in their thoughts and prayers for so long. We look forward to that promised, joyous day of reunion with her in heaven. Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 2001 P. A10


MARIE F. KADOW Mrs. Marie Frances Kadow, 80, of 1511 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 15, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kadow was born Nov. 29, 1902, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Houghton Allen. She attended school in the City of Manitowoc. She married George F. Kadow June 16, 1925, at Manitowoc. The couple resided here all their lives. He preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Kadow was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, a member of Rebecca Lodge and a former member of Womens Benefit Association. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Joan Kadow and Wayne and Lotus Kadow of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Miss Merlyne Kadow of Manitowoc and Karen and Matt Konop of Two Rivers; a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Orville Eichmann of New Berlin, Wis; nine grandchildren, Michele and Greg Kadow, Michael, Kevin and Allen Kadow, Diana Clark, and Debra Bruechert, Ric Steffen and Jill Konop and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and at the church from noon to the time of service. Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church. Herald Times Reporter, November 16, 1983 P. 3


TROY ALAN KADOW Troy Alan Kadow, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kadow, of 813, S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Family funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Vinger officiated and burial was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Baby Kadow was born Saturday, Dec. 1, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Survivors include his parents, Ralph (Roger) and Beverly Sorenson Kadow, paternal grandfather, Frank Kadow, of Valders, and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Charles Barton, of Manitowoc; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sorenson, of Valders, great grandparents and great great grandparents. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Thursday, December 6, 1973 pg. 3


WAYNE P. KADOW Wayne P. Kadow, age 83, a resident of the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 2018 Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday evening, May 9, 2014 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center where he resided the past three months. Wayne was born February 20, 1931 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late George F. and Marie F. Allen Radow. Wayne was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. He continued his education at the Manitowoc Vocational School studying tool and dye design. On October 3, 1951 he entered the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Hawaii. After two years Wayne was honorably discharged and returned to Manitowoc. He was employed at Eck Industries for over 40 years retiring in 1996. On June 28, 1958 he married Lotus J. Dubey at Wesley United Methodist Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2006. Wayne was a member of Lakeshore United Methodist Church where he was very active having served on many committees over the years. He was also active with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in Manitowoc. Starting at a very young age, Wayne developed a passion and love for the circus. During the summer months, Wayne along with his grandchildren and brother Bob, would attend many circus events throughout the state. He had a great love of the outdoors, traveling and camping throughout Wisconsin. Wayne is survived by three sons: Kevin (Ok Chin) Kadow, Boulder Junction, WI; Allen (Cindi) Kadow; Manitowoc, WI: and Gregg (Joanne) Kadow, Manitowoc, WI; six grandchildren: Josh, Kim, Ethan, Zachary, Matthew, and Laurel; two great grandchildren: Frankie and Jackson; two sisters: Merlyne Kadow, Manitowoc, WI; Karen (Dave) Konop, Two Rivers, WI; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends and his pet dog Sparky. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Marie Kadow; wife, Lotus; one brother: Robert. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Lakeshore United Methodist Church, 1330 South 9th Street, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev’s. Thomas Dunham and Nancy Dvorachek with burial to follow at Knollwood Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Otto Oas Post #659. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The visitation will continue on Thursday at Lakeshore United Methodist Church, 1130 South 9th Street, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center staff at the Sunshine Cove. Dr. Michael Hoftiezer and staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and Holy Family Hospice. Semper Fi The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May, 2014


EVELYN M. KAISER Evelyn Kaiser, age 93, of River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 440 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, 2004 at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday evening at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., Manitowoc, with the Rev. Glenn Unke officiating. Burial will be at Knollwood Cemetery, Highway 310, Manitowoc. Evelyn was born Jan. 23, 1910 in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Clara Nischke Mertens. She attended Two Rivers schools and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1928. On July 16, 1932, she married William Kaiser at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1971. Evelyn was a member of AARP, School Section Home Makers Club, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies of Immanuel. Surviving family include her son and daughter-in-law: Jon and Patricia Kaiser, Fond du Lac; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Arleen and Edward Klabunde, Manitowoc; Carol Gauthier, Manitowoc; Wilfred Brocher, Two Rivers; six grandchildren: Judy Schultz, James Jagodensky, Joy Van Ess, Brenda McFaul, William Kaiser, Robert Kaiser; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: William in 1971; one daughter: Joyce Woznick; two sisters: Edna Brocher and Esther Skarda; one brother and sister-in-law: Albert and Ivanelle Mertens; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on Friday from 4:30 p.m. until the time of services at 6 p.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. ******** Evelyn Kaiser, age 93, of River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 440 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, 2004 at River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday evening at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., Manitowoc, with the Rev. Glenn Unke officiating. Burial will be at Knollwood Cemetery, Highway 310, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on Friday from 4:30 p.m. until the time of services at 6 p.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 9, 2004


WILLIAM J. KAISER William J. Kaiser, 63, of 917 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at James Monroe School where he had been employed as a custodian. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kaiser was born Aug. 24, 1908 at Two Creeks son of the late John and Anna Jansky Kaiser. He married Evelyn Mertens of Two Rivers July 16, 1932, at Manitowoc. The couple located at Manitowoc. He had been employed by the Public School System for the past 16 years. Mr. Kaiser was a member of the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, the Manitowoc Chapter No. 16 and Manitowoc Council No. 18. Survivors include his wife, a son, Jon, of West Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Jagodinsky, of Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph of Tisch Mills; four sisters, Mrs. John Chervenka, of Stangelville, Mrs. Arthur Schroeder and Mrs. Gordon Hein of Manitowoc; and Mrs. Sylvester Sinkula, of Kewaunee and five grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, (Ninth Street entrance) from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Masonic Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, November 10, 1971 pg. 8-T


FLORENCE L. KALK Florence L. Kalk, age 85, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Manitou Manor, Manitowoc, died late Saturday evening, March 10, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. James Barnes will officiate with burial in Knollwood Cemetery, town of Kossuth. She was born November 4, 1915, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Alfred and Ella Wolfe Jacobson. She married Karl W. Kalk on October 2, 1953, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on January 24, 1983. Survivors include two stepsons, Marvin (Lorraine) Kalk, Inverness, Fla., Roger Kalk, Manitowoc; one brother, Raymond (Eleanore) Jacobson, Manitowoc; one sister, Arlene (Stanley) Rognlien, Oregon; three special step-grandchildren to include Dawn Walters and special friend, Cal Kliment, Manitowoc, Susan Kalk and special friend, Mike, Manitowoc, Bill Kalk, Waupaca; five step grandchildren, many step great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends also surviving. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Kalk on January 24, 1983; two step daughters, Eunice Douglas and Dorothy Abramovich. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday (TONIGHT) from 5-7 p.m. and then on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 13, 2001 P. A3


ALFRED J. KAMINSKI Alfred J. Kaminski, 69, of 2114 Division Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning February 19, 1991, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 190 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. He was born November 19, 1921, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Katherine Ziarnik Kaminski. He married the former Jean Baryenbruch in November of 1949 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death March 25, 1978. He was employed as a custodian with Manitowoc School System for many years until his retirement in 1981. Mr. Kaminski served with the United States Army from 1942 to 1946. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Loretta Kaminski of Starkville, Miss.; a brother and sister-in-law, Theodore and Marjorie Kaminski of Manitowoc; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Lenore and Leonard Rappel of Manitowoc, Lydia Rugowski of Manitowoc, Lila Surfus of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Matthew and Shanon (sic). He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Roman. Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1991 p. B8


EUGENE P. KAMINSKI Eugene P. Kaminski, 49, of Route 4, Manitowoc, died Monday night in University Hospitals, Madison, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Thursday in Parkside Funeral Home and 10 am in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kaminski was born March 22, 1929 in Manitowoc. He was educated in Manitowoc city schools and married Sterina Barbarossa in October of 1950 in Manitowoc. He was owner and operator of Quarry Limelight in Rockwood since 1964. Mr. Kaminski was a member of Holy Innocents Parish. Survivors include his wife, Sterina, a son, Rod and a daughter, Candy of Route 4, Manitowoc, his mother, Stella Kaminski of Manitowoc and a granddaughter, Angela. Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, where a prayer service will be at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1978 - page 3 ******** EUGENE KAMINSKI 22 Mar 1929 Aug 1978/SSDI


JEANNE D. KAMINSKI Mrs. Alfred Kaminski, 55, of 2114 Division St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Schneider and Purath Funeral home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kaminski, nee Jean Mueller, was born February 5, 1923 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Marvin and Linda Baryenbruch Mueller. She was educated in the Manitowoc school system and was married to Alfred Kaminski November 24, 1949 in Manitowoc. She was owner and operator of Jean’s Beauty Salon for 25 years. Survivors include her husband of Manitowoc and a son, Richard and daughter-in-law, Loretta of East Lansing, Mich. Friends may call in Schneider and Purath Funeral Home, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday afternoon where a wake service will be held at 7 p.m. by Father Berryman. Harry J. Bergner is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, March 27, 1978 - page 3 ******** (05 Feb 1923/Mar 1978/SSDI)


LESTER L. KAMKE Lester L. Kamke, 60, of 913 Jackson St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Teh Rev. Dondald T. Stannard will officiate and burial wil (sic) be in Knollwood Memorial Gardesn, Town of Kossuth. Kamke was born April 23, 1909, at Enterprise, Wis., son of the late August C. and Anna Junker Kamke. He was employed at Kelvinator Commercial Products Inc., Manitowoc. Married to the former Beatrice V. Clark on April 23, 1933, at Wayauwega, Wis., the couple took up resience at Manitowoc. Active in boy scouting, Kamke was a former cub scout master and master of Troop 2 of Wesley Methodist Church. He was also an active member of the Order of the Arrow, the Machinists Local and the Men's Club of his church. Kamke is survived by his wife; two sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and four grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday and until noon Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 25, 1969 P.4 ******** (23 Apr 1909/Oct 1969/SSDI)


DORIS L. KANTER Mrs. Herbert (Doris) Kanter, 80, of 1119 Wisconsin Avenue, Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, March 24, 1990, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s United Church of Christ. Officiating is Rev. Charles Morkin and burial will be at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. She was born August 17, 1909, at Iola, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Ovid and Iva Cleaves Buell. She was employed as a sickroom attendant at Lincoln High School, retiring in June, 1972. She was married to Herbert Kanter on August 23, 1930, at Manitowoc. She was a member of the eagles Aerie Auxiliary, GUG Germania Society, the Manitowoc County Campers Association and also St. John’s United Church of Christ. She was also a very avid bridge player for the past 50 years. Survivors include her husband, Herbert; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pearl and Milton Stock of Manitowoc, Marcella and Garfield Stock of Sun Prairie; one brother, Arley Buell of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from 12 noon to the time of services at 1 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


EMMA M. KANTER Emma Mary Kantner, age 98, formerly of 1126 New York Avenue, passed away at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, May 28 . Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2000, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Park, town of Kossuth. She was born August 8, 1901, in Cooperstown, Wis., daughter of the late Charles and Amanda (Anderson) Duesing. She married Alvin Kanter, March 2, 1921. They operated Manitowoc Hearing Aid Center over 35 years until his death in 1975. She was a charter member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She is survived by her daughters, Winifred (Charles) Binns and Germaine (Gerald) Waak, Manitowoc three grandsons, Charles (Jeri) Binns and Kevin Waak, Manitowoc and Gerald (Claudette) Waak, Green Bay; three granddaughters, Shelley (James) Wilka, Sun Prairie, Meredith (Wallace) Ninneman and Andrea Waak (her fiancée Brian Hubbartt), Manitowoc; four great-grandsons, Justin Binns, Janesville, David Wilka, Sun Prairie and Kyle and Michael Waak, Green Bay; two great grand-daughters, Brenna Stodder, Chicago, Ill., and Erin (Michael) Tabor, Sun Prairie; three step-grandchildren, Tukata Ninneman, Portland, Oregon, Jonathan (Colleen) Ninneman, Chapel Hill, N.C. and Jason Ninneman, Oshkosh; two step great-grandsons, Nathan and Chandler Ninneman; one brother-in-law, Herbert Kanter, nieces, nephew and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin; son, Russell; grandson, Scott Binns; six brothers and two sisters. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the Rev. Unke for his countless pastoral visitations and to the staff of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center for their loving and compassionate care. Herald Times Reporter, May 30, 2000 P. A2


HERBERT O. KANTER Herbert O. Kanter, age 97, a former resident of 1119 Wisconsin Ave., Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Herbert was born on May 8, 1908, in Collins, to the late Fred and Alvina Feld Kanter. He was employed with the Manitowoc Shipyards during World War II, owned and operated H+H Lunch in Manitowoc, and then was employed with the Manitowoc Public School Board in maintenance. On August 23, 1930, Herbert married Doris L. Buell in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on March 24, 1990. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Survivors include two daughters: Pearl Stock, Manitowoc, and Marcella Stock, Sun Prarie; seven grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Doris; three brothers; one sister; and one great-granddaughter. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, on Saturday, March 4, 2006, from 12 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. The Rev. Jim Klein will officiate with burial to follow at Knollwood Cemetery. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.


HARRIETT A. KAPPELMAN Harriet A. Kappelman, age 83, a resident of River’s Bend Health Center, formerly of 2713 11th St., Two Rivers, died late Saturday at Aurora Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Roberta Thomson will officiate with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. Harriette was born on July 13, 1918 in Green Bay, a daughter of the late Albert and Clara Reed Jeffers. She attended grade school and high school in Green Bay and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for a number of years and then the Manitowoc County Teachers College. She married Kenneth Kappelmam on May 11, 1946 in Plymouth. He preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 1970. She was employed at Paragon Electric Co., Hamilton Industries and Aitken Reed as an assembler. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary for many years and was also an avid dartball player. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Morina of Kountze, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Tim Abendroth of Two Rivers; a sister: Dorothy Curran of Watertown; and five grandchildren: Angela, Kenny, Aimi, Charlie and Ashton. She was preceded in death by a brother. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Chapels from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and at the church on Friday after 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. the VFW Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapels. Thanks to the staff at River’s Bend for their special care of our Mother and grandmother. Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 2001 P. A2


KENNETH KAPPELMAN Kenneth L. Kappelman, 50, of 2713-11th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient one week. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Karl F. Koch will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Military rites will be conducted by V.F.W. Firing Squad. Mr. Kappelman was born Sept. 1, 1920, at Two Rivers son of the late Henry and Lillian Messman Kappelman. He attended Two Rivers public schools and was graduated from Washington High School in 1938. He was employed in the estimating department of Hamilton Mfg Co., Two Rivers, until retiring on Jan. 31, 1970, because of ill health. He married the former Harriet Jeffers on May 11, 1946, at Plymouth. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 1248 of which he was a past commander. He was also a past district commander of the Eighth District of V.F.W. He was a member of American Legion Robert E. Burns Post 165 and the Hamilton Management Club. Survivors include his wife; a son, William, at home; a daughter Kay, a student at Wisconsin State University-Oshkosh; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond King and Mrs. Bernard Sinkula of Two Rivers; three brothers, William of Milwaukee, Edwin and Melvin of Two Rivers; and a stepmother, Mrs. Alvina Ording Kappelman, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday when the body will be taken to church to lie in state until time of services. V.F.W. members will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 27, 1970; page 19


NOEL L. KARL Noel L. Karl, 30, of 1719A Dewey Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, March 23, 1988 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday at Twin Cities Baptist Church. Rev. Jack Borden and Brother Tom Davidson will officiate with burial at Knollwood memorial Gardens. Noel was born December 25, 1957 in Manitowoc, son of Henry a. and Gloria Zelewske Karl Jr. He was a graduate of Roncalli High School, graduating with the Class of 1977. Mr. Karl was a Veteran serving as a Medic in the United States Army for seven years, serving in Hawaii, Germany, Australia, Texas and Missouri. He was presently a Sergeant in the United States Army Reserve in Manitowoc since 1985. He completed the Army Leadership Course and served on the Aides Task Force. Mr. Karl was also affiliated with the Hospice Program and was a graduate of the Nurses Aide Training Program in April of 1986. He was recently employed as a Nurses Aide at Manitowoc Health Care Center and was attending the University of Wisconsin College in Manitowoc. Survivors include his parents, Henry A. and Gloria Karl Jr., of Manitowoc; a sister, Kathryn Karl of Manitowoc; paternal grandparents, Henry A. and Lucille Karl Sr., of Two Rivers; maternal grandfather, Norbert J. Zelewske Sr., of Mishicot; 4 uncles, 12 aunts, great aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mark J. Karl and his maternal grandmother, Clara Zelewske. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am at Twin Cities Baptist Church until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Mar. 28, 1988 - page 18


DALE J. KASBAUM Dale J. Kasbaum, age 44, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday evening, July 29, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born Oct. 27, 1959, in Manitowoc, son of Oridella J. Ayotte Kasbaum and the late Earl J. Kasbaum. Dale was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1978. He was employed with Mirro Aluminum Company and most recently with the Herald Times Reporter. Survivors include two daughters: Bridget and Brittney Schultz; three grandchildren: his mother: Oridella Kasbaum; a brother: Jeffery Kasbaum; and two sisters and a brother-in-law: Lynn Kasbaum and Kathy and Richard Kurmmel, all of Manitowoc. Also surviving is his grandmother: Margaret Fischer; a niece: Talisha Krummel; and a nephew: Ryan Krummel. Other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday (TODAY), July 31, 2004 with funeral services at 11 a.m. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Paul Gleichner with burial at Knollwood Memorial Park and Chapel Mausoleum, Highway 310, Manitowoc, on Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, July 31, 2004 pg. A3


EARL J. KASBAUM Earl J. Kasbaum, age 78, of 515 N. 44th Street, Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2004, at University Hospital — Madison. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt with burial at Knollwood Memorial Park & Chapel Mausoleum, Highway 310, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659. He was born May 16, 1925, in Oconto, son of the late John and Mary Causse Kasbaum. Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Army — Air Force, receiving his honorable discharge on July 26, 1946. On July 26, 1952, he married the former Oridella Ayotte at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. For 19 years, Earl was employed at Fricke Block Company of Manitowoc and then at Kelvinator Commerical Products. He was also employed for 20 years with Manitowoc Engineering until his retirement. Earl was a member of VFW Post #6179 Cato. Survivors include his wife: Oridella (Dolly) Kasbaum; two sons: Jeffery Kasbaum, Dale Kasbaum; two daughters and a son-in-law: Lynn Kasbaum, Kathy and Richard Krummel; four grandchildren: Talisha Krummel, Ryan Krummel, all of Manitowoc, Brittany Schulz and Bridget Schulz, both of Green Bay: three great grandchildren: two sisters: Lorenia Hatton, Oconto, Gladys Geidicke, Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law: Lee and Ann Marie Kasbaum, Oconto; his mother-in-law: Margaret Fischer, Manitowoc: one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: John and Kathy Fischer, Joyce Ayotte, all of Manitowoc and three sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Audrey and Fritz Behnke, Manitowoc, Janet and Dale Flemal, Two Rivers and Ginger and Ralph Wagner, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Bob Hatton, Albert and Evelyn Bake, Harvey Geidicke and Art Ayotte. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, February 13, 2004 pg. A3


CAROLINE L. KASTEN Caroline L. Kasten, 92, died Saturday, February 20, 1988 at a Manitowoc nursing home. She was born March 14, 1895 in the Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Moeller) Schramm. She married Otto A. Kasten on June 12, 1920 at Manitowoc. She farmed in the Town of Kossuth with her husband until 1961. Her husband preceded her in death in 1963. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mildred and Wenzel Doleych, Mishicot; Leonora and Victor Jerabek, Mishicot and Darlene Morrison, Oshkosh; 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Fritz and Dorothy Schramm, Two Rivers; a sister-in-law, Leona Schramm, Two Rivers and a brother-in-law, Dewey Kasten, Mishicot. She was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters, 1 son-in-law, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, with Rev. Thomas MacFarland officiating. Burial was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Denmark Press - Thursday, Feb. 25, 1988 ******** Caroline Schramm, daughter of Herman Schramm of Mishicot and Otto Kasten, son of Albert Kasten were united in matrimony Saturday after which the couple went to the home of the bride where the celebration was held. Only near relatives attended. The couple departed on a short trip the next morning. The Reporter - Thurs., June 17, 1920



OTTO A. KASTEN Otto A. Kasten, 72, a retired Rt. 2, Two Rivers, farmer, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Roger Morrison, at Mishicot. Funeral services will be at 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. David Worgull, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot, officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kasten was born March 18, 1890, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Albert and Wilhelmina Ott Kasten. He married the former Caroline Schramm at Manitowoc June 12, 1920, after which the couple engaged in farming near Shoto until a year and a half ago, moving to Mishicot. Besides his wife and two other daughters, Mrs. Wenzel Doleysh Jr., of Two Rivers and Mrs. Victor Jerabek, of Mishicot, survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Kasten of Saukville and Mrs. Olga Benishek of Manitowoc; three brothers, Henry and Dewey of the Town of Gibson and Albert of Manitowoc; and 11 grandchildren. Five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 20, 1963 p.9 ******* Mrs. and Mrs. Herman Schramm and son Fred, Mishicot, Mr. and Mrs. William Schramm and grandson Clarence Klein of Two Creeks, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beneshek, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hess, Miss Melvina Schroeder and Miss Amanda Schram, city, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kasten, North Ninth street, Sunday the occasion being the first wedding anniversary of the couple. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 13, 1921 p.8


DALE R. KAUFMAN Dale R. Kaufman, age 58, of 520 N. County Trunk Highway S. Cato, died Saturday, November 2, 2002, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be Rev. William Timm with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens on Wednesday morning. Dale was born July 2, 1944, in Manitowoc, son of Mildred M. Lax Kaufman and the late Raymond G. Kaufman. He was a graduate on Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1962. Dale served in the United States Marine Corp. On March 4, 1967 he married the former Kay Patrick in Huntington Beach, CA. Dale was currently employed with Consumer Incorporated for 13 years. Survivors include his wife Kay, Cato; a daughter Kristine Kaufman, Arlington, TX.; a son, James Kaufman, McFarland, WI.; his mother Mildred Kaufman, Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Robert Schuh, Reedsville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Dale was also preceded in death by his brother, David Kaufman. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 6:00 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, November 4, 2002 pg. A3


JAMES E. KEESLER Former Grafton resident James E. Keesler Sr., 61, died Wednesday, July 3, of a brain tumor. He was a resident of Sheboygan Progressive Care Center and formerly at 1122 9th Ave., Grafton. Mr. Keesler was born Jan 8, 1941 , in Lakewood to Lloyd and Alice Arndt Keesler. He graduated from Grafton High School. On Aug 15, 1964, he married Rosalie Brooks in Waukegan, Ill. Mr Keesler served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1963. He was active in the Army Reserves from 1970 to 1997 and achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class before retiring. “He loved serving his country,” his wife Rosalie said. “The military, his family and his work were his life.” He worked as a certified nursing assistant and as a custodian. “He was a medic in the military and a cook,” Mrs. Keesler said. “He was head of housekeeping at St. Mary’s Hospital at Ozaukee for six or seven years. The last job he had was in the surgical department at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.” He enjoyed spending time with his family, his wife said. “He loved his seven grandchildren, she said. “He surrounded his life around those kids. That is the only thing that brought a smile to his face—when they came and saw him when he was sick.” “He had a heart as big as the moon.” Mr Keesler was a 32nd Degree Mason with Silver Spring Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife Rosalie of Grafton and his children, Jeffery (Lisa) and Karrie (Keith) LaPalme, all of Sheboygan, and James Jr. (Jennifer) of Granite Falls, Wash., and seven grandchildren. Mr. Keesler is also survived by three brothers, Butch and Lloyd, both of Milwaukee, and Ernest of Townsend; and two sisters, Penny (Cirtus) Bruce of Gulfport, Miss., and Nadine of Milwaukee; mother-in-law Cleo Marie Brooks, eight sisters-in-law and six brothers-in-law. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 6, at Zimmer Funeral Chapel in Sheboygan. The Rev. Kevin Loughran of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan officiated. Burial was in Knollwood Memorial Park in Manitowoc, where Mr. Keesler received military rites. A memorial fund has been established in his name. Handwritten date of 7-11-02. ******** Mr. James E. Keesler, Sr., age 61, a resident of Sheboygan Progressive Care Center, and formerly of 1122 9th Ave. in Grafton, Wis. passed away Wednesday evening July 3, 2002. He was born January 8, 1941 in Lakewood, WI a son to the late Lloyd and Alice (Arndt) Keesler. Jim was a graduate of Grafton High School. On August 15, 1964, he married Rosalie, at Waukegan, Ill. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1959 until 1963, staying active with the U.S. Army Reserve from 1970 until 1997. He retired from the Reserve as a Sergeant First Class. Jim worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and as a Contract Custodian for many years. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason with the Silver Spring Masonic Lodge. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Rosalie of Grafton, Wis.; two sons, James E. (Jennifer) Keesler, Jr. of Granite Falls, Wash.; Jeffery J. (Lisa) Keesler of Sheboygan; one daughter, Karrie A. (Keith) LaPalme of Sheboygan. He is further survived by seven grandchildren; Emily, Makenna, Joseph, Natasha, and Matthew Keesler, and Kayla and Brittney LaPalme, his mother-in-law, Cleo Marie Brooks, three brothers, Ernest Keesler of Townsend, Wis., Butch and Lloyd Keesler, Jr., two sisters, Penny (Curtis) Bruce of Gulfport, Miss., and Nadine Keesler, step-brothers and step-sisters. He also is survived by eight sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Jim will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Zimmer Funeral Chapel, 805 N. 6th St. in Sheboygan, with Rev. Kevin Loughran, Associate Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, officiating. Burial will be at Knollwood Memorial Park in Manitowoc, where Military Rites will be accorded. Friends and relatives may call on the family at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been established in his name. Zimmer Funeral Home of Sheboygan is assisting the family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Friday, July 5, 2002 pg. A2


JOSEPH W. KETTNER Joseph W. Kettner, 81, of 5220 County Trunk B., Manitowoc died early Friday morning, Dec. 13, 1991 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, Rev. Karen Doty officiating, with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Mr. Kettner was born March 25, 1910 in the Town of Kossuth, the son of the late Anton and Frances Dufek Kettner. He attended the Riverview School. On June 17, 1931 he married Marcella Zeman at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. She preceded him in death Sept. 12, 1991. Mr. Kettner worked for the Kohler Company for nine years and the Manitowoc County Highway Department for 27 years, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church and the Eagles Aerie No. 706 of Manitowoc. Survivors include one son, Erwin of rural Manitowoc, two grandchildren, Michael Kellner of rural Manitowoc, Cheeryl Ploeckelman and her husband, William of Manitowoc; one great grandson, Shawn Ploeckelman of Manitowoc. Surviviors also include one brother and sister-in-law, John and Luella Kettner of Manitowoc; one sister, Eleanor Zeman of Maribel, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Pauline Kettner and one brother-in-law, Victor Zeman. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville on Sunay from 4 pm until 8 pm and at the church on Monday from 10 am until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established for Melnik Presbyterian Church. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Dec. 13, 1991 - page B9


MARCELLA KETTNER Mrs. Joseph (Marcella) Kettner, 78, a resident of Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Thursday evening, September 12, 1991, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Private family funeral services will be held Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. The former Marcella Zeman was born March 24, 1913, in the town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Shusta Zeman. She attended Rosecrans School. On January 17, 1931, she married Joseph Kettner at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Kettner, of rural Manitowoc; a son, Erwin Kettner of rural Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Michael Kettner of rural Manitowoc, Cheryl Ploeckelman and her husband, William, of Manitowoc; a great grandson, Shawn Ploeckelman of Manitowoc; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Charles and Mabel Zeman of Maribel, Victor and Eleanor Zeman of Maribel, Hildegarde Zeman of Tacoma, Wash.; a sister, Mayme Zipperer of Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Pauline Kettner; two sisters and three brothers. Herald Times Reporter, September 15, 1991


PAULINE J. KETTNER Mrs. Erwin (Pauline) Kettner, 49, of Route 2, Manitowoc, Town of Kossuth, died early Saturday morning, October 16, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Melnik United Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. James L. Thomson will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kettner was born June 13, 1933, at Manitowoc, daughter of Ella Pozorski Cichantek and the late Andrew Cichantek. She was educated in the Manitowoc School System. She was married to Erwin J. Kettner Jan 22, 1955, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Kettner was a member of Melnik United Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Erwin; a son, Michael at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and William Ploeckelman of Manitowoc; her mother, Mrs. Ella Cichantek of Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Helen Cichantek of Manitowoc and Donald and Yvonne Cichantek of Manitowoc; two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Patrick and James Thorison Sr. of Manitowoc, Nancy and David Howell of Manitowoc and Francis Lietermann of Manitowoc; a grandson, Shawn; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Marcilla Kettner of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Lietermann. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Sunday afternoon and from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday and then at the church from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, October 17, 1982 P. 3 ******** Kettner correction In the obituary for Mrs. Erwin (Pauline)Kettner which was published Sunday, a surviving sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and James Thorison Sr., of Manitowoc, were identified incorrectly. Herald Times Reporter, October 18, 1983 P. 3


CARLYLE KEUNE Carlyle "Carl" Keune, age 82, of 2709 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Oct. 9, 2009, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Carl was born on Feb. 10, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Roland and Ruby (Teteak) Keune. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1945. After graduation, Carl served his country in the United States Army as a medic in Germany. He was honorably discharged in January 1947. He married Jean Cain on Feb. 28, 1953, at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Carl was self-employed as a mechanic. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie 706 and the AMVETS Post No. 99. Carl is survived by his wife, Jean, Manitowoc; one foster daughter, Sandra Ohman, Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Donna Brefczynski, Manitowoc, and Darlene Salta, Manitowoc; special friends, Roger and Sandy Kimmes, Two Rivers, and Fritz Beck, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Charles Keune; and two brothers-in-law, Al Brefczynski and Romy Salta. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt. Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and burial of cremated remains will occur immediately following the memorial service at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. Graveside Military rites will be accorded by the AMVETS Post No. 99. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. David Danby and the entire staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center of Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter Oct. 11, 2009 ******** Carlyle “Carl” Keune, age 82, of 2709 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Oct. 9, 2009, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt. Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and burial of cremated remains will occur immediately following the memorial service at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. Graveside Military rites will be accorded by the AMVETS Post No. 99. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 12, 2009


HAZEL I. KEUP Hazel I. Keup, age 91, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Friday, July 25, 2003, at Aurora Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Hwy 310, Manitowoc. Hazel Ingaberg Sanness was born on February 22, 1912, in Beaver Bay, Minn. to her parents, Carl and Hilda Christianson Sanness, who immigrated from Norway. She was educated in Beaver Bay and Duluth, Minn. On February 20, 1932, she married Lester Emil Keup at Menominee, MI, by Rev. Theodore Thurow at Christ Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death February 21, 1998, after 66 years of marriage. Lester and Hazel lived on the Keup homestead farm for some 13 years. After moving to Two Rivers, Haze1 pursued her love for hospital and clinic work. She worked as a surgical technician, retiring from the Manitowoc Clinic. Hazel worked for C.C. Case School for 21 years. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid Society for over 40 years, former member of the American Medical Society of Wisconsin, and the Two Rivers Senior Center. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Patricia and Joseph Gagnon, Manitowoc; two sons and three daughters-in-law: Lester Jr. and Claire Keup, Millville, Del.; Glenn and Pamela Keup, Kingsport, Tenn.; Eileen Keup, Manitowoc; fourteen grandchildren: Robert, Barbara, Brenda, Brian, Kenny, Kathleen, Steven, Sandra, Michael, Timothy, Pamela, Kevin, Erik, Evan; eighteen great-grandchildren; one sister: Camilla DeCrammer, Kewaunee; two sisters-in-law: Doris Sanness, Two Harbors, Minn.; Margaret Keup, Maribel; special friends: Dennis and Marge Behnke and family, Neenah. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents and her husband, Lester, she was preceded in death by one son: Robert LeRoy Keup; one brother, Carl Sannesss; four sisters: Cora, Ann, Salvay, Agnes. Besides her parents and her husband, Lester, she was preceded in death by one son: Robert LeRoy Keup; one brother, Carl Sannesss; four sisters: Cora, Ann, Salvay, Agnes. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Park Street, Two Rivers, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, or the American Heart Association. Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Keup family. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, July 28, 2003 pg. A3 ******** Hazel I. Keup, age 91, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two River, and formerly of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, died Friday, July 25, 2003, at Aurora Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Scherbath will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Park Street, Two Rivers, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, or the American Heart Association. Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Keup family. Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 2003


LESTER E. KEUP Lester E. Keup, age 88, of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, was taken by his Lord on Saturday morning, February 21, 1998, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 1998, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating will be Rev. David Scherbarth with burial of his cremains at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. He was born June 4, 1909, at Kewaunee, son of the late William and Delia Roggenbau Keup. He married Hazel Sanness on February 20, 1932, at Menominee, Mich. He sailed the Great Lakes with the United States Army Corps of Engineer for 13 years and then moved back to the family farm in west Kewaunee until 1953 at which time the family moved to Two Rivers where he worked at Fisher Hamilton until he retired in 1974. He was a member of St. John' Ev. Lutheran Church, the Good Fellowship Club and the Hamilton Alumni. Survivors include his loving wife, Hazel Keup, Two Rivers; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lester Jr. and Clair Keup, Millville, Del., Robert and Eileen Keup, Manitowoc, Glenn and Pamela Keup, Kingsport, Tenn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Joseph Keup Gagnon, Menomonee Falls, Wis.; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two special friends, Marge and Dennis Behnke, Neenah. Friends may call at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church from 1 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association. The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 23, 1998 P. 2 ******** Lester E. Keup, age 88, of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, was taken by his Lord on Saturday morning, February 21, 1998, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Inadvertently omitted from the obituary was a surviving brother and sister-in-law, Orville and Margaret Keup of Maribel; and many nieces and nephews. Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1998 P. 2



CHARLOTTE KIEFFER Mrs. Richard (Charlotte) Kieffer, age 86, of 1527 Jasmine Drive, Manitowoc, entered eternal life Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, Wis. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Deacon Paul Kieffer with burial to take place at Knollwood Cemetery.  Charlotte was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Reedsville, Wis. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Clara Remiker Wolf. She was a graduate of the Reedsville High School with the class of 1939. On Feb. 20, 1943, she married Richard Kieffer at Fort Benning, Georgia. Charlotte was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish.  (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her son: Thomas Kieffer, Nov. 23, 2002; one brother: Albert Wolf, Jr.  In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials be directed to the Diabetes Foundation.  The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clare Streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.  Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 21, 2007


ARNO G. KIEL Arno Kiel, 68, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kiel was born May 4, 1906, at Branch, son of the late Charles and Amanda Rahn Kiel. He attended Branch School. He married Elda Kudiek April 3, 1937, in the Town of Montpelier, returning to Branch where they farmed until 1958. He was then employed at Kelvinator Commercial Products Inc., of Manitowoc, returning in 1970. He was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Eddie and Eugene, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Raymond, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Linda Hubbartl, of Two Rivers; a brother, Oscar, of Branch and six grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 o’clock this Thursday evening until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter Thursday, January 30, 1975 – Page 3 ******** (04 May 1906/Jan 1975/SSDI)


ELDA E. KIEL Mrs. Elda E. Kiel, 68, Manitowoc, died Thursday November 24, 1987 in Manitowoc. She was born January 19, 1919 at Carlton, Wis., daughter of the late John and Amanda (Boettcher) Kudick. On April 3, 1937 she married Arno Kiel at Luxemburg. Following the couple’s marriage they moved to the Town of Kossuth where they farmed. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Janet Kiel, Raymond and Sherry Kiel and Eugene and Clare Kiel, all of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Fred Geerdts, Manitowoc; four brothers, Elroy Kudick, Green Bay, Arnie Kudick, Luxemburg, John Kudick, Luxemburg and Norman Kudick, Appleton; a sister, Arlene Goedtke, Maribel; two sisters-in-law, Verna Kudick and Francis Kudick; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1975 and two brothers, Leonard and Elmer. Services were Saturday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, with Rev. Charles Rota officiating. Burial was at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Denmark Press - Thursday, Dec. 3, 1987 ******** (19 Jan 1919/24 Nov 1987/SSDI)



FRED C. KIEL YOUNG PEOPLE UNITED AT A CHURCH WEDDING A pretty church wedding was celebrated at Rockwood yesterday when Miss Ora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Schuette became the bride of Fred Kiel, of the town of Manitowoc. Darwin Schuette and Miss Lucinda Schuette and Raymond Lateck and Miss Louise Schuette were attendants to the couple, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Sell of Mishicot. The bride wore a gown of pussy-willow satin and carried a bouquet of lily of the valleys and roses. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner and reception was held at the Schuette home and today Mr. and Mrs. Kiel departed for Chicago and other points on a honeymoon. The will return to be at home to friends at their residence on the Neshoto road north of the city after May 15. Both are well known and popular young people, the bride being a niece of Postmaster H.C. Schuette. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 1, 1919 P. 8 ******** Fred C. Kiel Jr., 79, Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kiel was born July 2, 1897, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Fred and Louise Kiel Sr. He was a dairy farmer until 1956 and then was employed at National Tinsel Co., Manitowoc, retiring in 1969. He married Ora Schuette April 30, 1919, at Rockwood Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death Dec. 17, 1973. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, Lloyd, of West Bend; two daughters, Mrs. Glenn H. (Dorothy) Korth, of Scottsdale Ariz., and Mrs. Donald (Carole) Fanslau, of Sheboygan, eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren and cousins. An infant brother and a great grandson preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 1977 P. 3 ******** (2 July 1897/Apr. 1977/SSDI)


GAIL M. KIEL Gail M. Kiel, 42, of 2323 Sandy Bay Road, Two Rivers, died Sunday evening, October 18, 1987 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 7 pm Wednesday at St. Lukes Catholic church, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Kiel was born April 9, 1945 at Two Rivers, daughter of Agatha Bruskiewicz and the late Frank Trybeck. She married William E. Kiel Sr. on September 18, 1965 at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two rivers. Mrs. Kiel was currently office manager at Two Rivers Catholic Central School. Survivors include her husband, William; a son, William E. Kiel Jr. of Stevens Point; a daughter, Lynn Kiel at home; her mother, Agatha Trybeck of Two Rivers; a sister and a brother-in-law, Sharon and Robert Zima and family of Krakow, Wisconsin; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, William A. and Marie Kiel of Two Rivers and two sisters-in-law, Karla Staudinger of Two Rivers and Karen Hynek of Manitowoc. Friends may call at St. Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers, from 4 pm to 7 pm Wednesday. Memorials may be made to TRCCS endowment Fund or Roncalli High School Endowment Fund. Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Oct. 20, 1987 - page 14


ORA KIEL Mrs. Fred C. (Ora) Kiel, 77, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, N. 17th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kieth Haag will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kiel, nee Ora Schuette, was born Feb. 20, 1896, at Rockwood, daughter of the late William and Mary Reis Schuette. She was married to Fred C. Kiel Jr., Apr. 30, 1919, at Rockwood Lutheran Church. She farmed with her husband for 54 years. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a treasurer of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Survivors include her husband, a son, Lloyd, of West Bend; two daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Dorothy) Korth, of Chicago and Mrs. Donald (Carole) Fanslau, of Sheboygan; two brothers, Darwin, of Lake Charles, La., and Kermit, of Texas; a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Lucinda) Pfefferkorn, of Manitowoc, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A sister and a great grandchild preceded her in death. A sister and a great grandchild preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Monday, December 17, 1973 ********** Funeral services for Mrs. Fred C. (Ora) Kiel, 77, of Rt. 2 Manitowoc, who died Monday, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, N. 17th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kieth Haag will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Survivors include a step-brother, Karl Rahn, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon and at the church from noon Wednseday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 18, 1973 ******** (20 Feb. 1896/Dec. 1973/SSDI)


WILLIAM E. KIEL SR. (d. 2016) William E. Kiel, Sr., age 74, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died peacefully early Sunday morning, July 31, 2016 at the Aurora Medical Center, with family at his side. Bill was born in Two Rivers on August 19, 1941, son of the late William A. and Marie R. (Carron) Kiel. He was educated at St. Luke's Catholic Grade School, graduated from Washington High School in 1959 and attended UW - Manitowoc. On Sept. 18, 1965, Bill was united in marriage to Gail M. Trybeck at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Together, the couple raised two children, Bill, Jr. and Lynn. Gail preceded him in death on Oct. 18, 1987. On Aug. 10, 1991, he married Mary Wilson at First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc. The couple enjoyed extensive travel all over the world throughout the years. Bill began his career with the Carron Net Company of Two Rivers, founded by his Grandparents (the late Edward and Erina Carron) in June, 1959; became co-owner in Oct. 1986; president of the company in April, 1988; and primary owner in Oct, 2000, when he was joined by his son and son-in-law. After nearly 50 years of service, Bill retired in February, 2008. Bill enjoyed beekeeping; miniature bowling with the guys for 50 years; playing cards with his buddies (especially cribbage); he was a lover of nature and a Die-Hard Packer Fan, attending hundreds of games at Lambeau including the "Ice Bowl". Bill earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was proud that his grandsons attained the rank as well. He was a lifelong supporter of Catholic Education and patron of the church. As a civic leader, he was always very supportive of community fund raising efforts. He further served the community as a 49 year member of the Two Rivers Kiwanis Club where he was Past President, Legion of Honor Member, Lifetime Achievement Recipient and volunteered many hours to the Meals-On-Wheels program. Survivors include his wife, Mary; son & daughter-in-law, William E. and Laurie Kiel, Jr.; daughter & son-in-law, Lynn and Troy Christiansen, all of Two Rivers; step-son, Stuart (Lora) Wilson of Pewaukee; and six grandchildren: Kerry and Kellyn Kiel, Elliot and Ethan Christiansen, Kate and Caroline Wilson. He is further survived by two sisters & brothers-in-law: Karen and James Hynek, Sr. of Manitowoc, Karla and Mike Simono of Cleveland; one sister-in-law, Sharon (Bob) Zima of Krakow; one brother-in-law, Henry (Linda) Safford of St. Petersburg, FL; along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father & mother-in-law, Frank and Agatha Trybeck; and one brother-in-law, Michael Staudinger. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd. Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Beaudry, with private burial to be held on Thursday at Knollwood Memorial Park, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter August 8, 2016



ROSALINE KIEPER Mrs. Edward J. Kieper, 74, of 866 N. 14th St. Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. The former Rosaline Riemer was born Feb. 13, 1894, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Miko and Lena Lau Riemer. She was married April 18, 1913 to Edward Kieper at Reedsville and they settled on a farm near Brillion, coming in 1944 to Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Raymond of Brillion and Edward Jr., of Meritt Island, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Norman (Ovella) Rusch of Rt. 2, Reedsville; a brother, William Riemer of Hilbert; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Schroeder of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Ann Brandes of Reedsville, Mrs. Edwin Behnke of Clintonville and Mrs. Lora Meyer of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 pm Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until noon on Friday and then until the time of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times September 25, 1968 p.35


JAMES G. KIESNER James Garfield Kiesner, 52, of 1519 Iris Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kiesner was born July 14, 1920, at Quinney, Wis., son of the late William and Selma Bocher Kiesner. He was graduated from Chilton High School with the Class of 1937. He was employed at Chicago for a year and at White Horse Inn, Graysville, Wis., until 1939 when he move to Manitowoc. He married Evelyn F. Lowe June 6, 1942, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. He worked at Gordy's Bar, later known as Braunel's Lanes, for 14 years. In 1953, he moved to Reedsville and was employed at Reedsville House. Later in 1953, he moved back to Manitowoc and ran the Lake Park Bar for five years. Since 1959 he had been employed at Imperial Eastman Co., Manitowoc. Mr. Kiesner was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Elks Club, Yacht Club and Sea Gulls Club of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, two sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Roy, of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Eugene Hines and Mrs. Jessie Seager, of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Milton Alp, of Potter. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc County Heart Fund. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 5, 1972


CARL L. KIESOW Carl L. Kiesow, 70, of 2710 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unka will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kiesow was born April 23, 1907 in Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Henry and Anna Schnell Kiesow. He was educated in Manitowoc schools and was a Manitowoc area resident all his life. He had been employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. retiring in 1972. He married Loretta Blank June 18, 1934 in Mishicot. She preceded him in death Aug. 12, 1951. He married Myrtle A. Tesnow Sept. 20, 1952 in Manitowoc. Mr. Kiesow was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Senior Citizens and Boilermakers Union Local 443. Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Joan Kiesow of Canon City, Colo.; a sister and brother-in-law, Hilda and Clarence LaRock of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Rick and Lori Kiesow, nieces and nephews. A brother, Herbert preceded him in death. Friends may call in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and in the church from noon Wednesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Feb. 6, 1978 - page 3 ******** (23 Apr 1907/Feb 1978/SSDI)


KEVIN P. KIESOW Kevin Paul Kiesow, age 19, of St. Nazianz, passed away Friday, August 5, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, as the result of an industrial accident. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 1994, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, in the town of Liberty. Rev. Robert Schultz will officiate with burial to follow at Knollwood Cemetery. He was born January 28, 1975, at Manitowoc, son of Michael and Karen Bugler Kiesow. He attended Valders schools and graduated with the class of 1993. He was a farm employee of Ervin Waack and was recently employed at C. Harvey Ready Mix. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Karen; one brother and sister-in-law, Michael, Jr. and Tanya, Valders; one sister, Lisa, at home; his fiancee, Tara Grall, Whitelaw; his paternal grandparent, Walter and Gloria Kiesow, rural Valders; his maternal grandparents, Leo and June Bugler, Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, his niece and godchild, Alyssa; other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at Trinity Lutheran Church on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Chistianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter August 8, 1994 pg. A2


MYRTLE A. KIESOW Myrtle A. Kiesow, age 93, a resident of Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center Manitowoc, died on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 22, 2007, at Northridge. The former Myrtle Tesnow was born on Nov. 15, 1913, in Evanston, Ill., daughter of the late John and Frieda (Windelborn) Tesnow. She moved to Manitowoc in 1945. On Sept. 20, 1952, Myrtle was married to Carl L. Kiesow at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Carl preceded Myrtle in death on Feb. 5, 1978. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include one stepson and his wife: Gerald (Joan) Kiesow, Cleveland, Tenn.; two grandchildren: Lori (Matthew) Birkholz, Chandler, Ariz., and Rick (Kim) Kiesow Sr., Castle Rock, Colo.; three great-grandchildren: Regan Kiesow, Rick Kiesow Jr. and Erica Birkholz. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Nicholas Maglietto will officiate, with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Highway 310, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the church from noon until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, is serving the Kiesow family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, August 26, 2007 pg. A3


ELIZABETH KINZEL Mrs. Elizabeth Kinzel, 93, of Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, September 23, at the nursing home. Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate. Cremation will follow and burial of the cremains will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kinzel, the former Elizabeth Seibert, was born Aug. 26, 1888, and was married to Philip Kinzel. He preceded her in death in 1966. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Otto and Adelaide Kinzel of Sturgeon Bay, Henry Kinzel of Milbridge, Maine, Walter and Clara Belle Kinzel and Ruth Kinzel of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Herbert and Bertha Radue of Two Rivers and Leah and Harry Tompson (sic) of Manitowoc, 26 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Memorials would be appreciated to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 1981 P. 3 ******** (26 Aug 1888/Sep 1981/SSDI)


KRAIG R. KINZEL Kraig Robert Kinzel, 4-year-old son of Donald and Jane Kinzel, of 1025 Appletree Lane, Brookfield, died Wednesday in Elmbrook Memorial Hospital, Brookfield. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Kraig was born Jan. 28, 1973, in Milwaukee, son of Donald and Jane Haucke Kinzel, former Two Rivers residents. Survivors include his parents; four brothers, Kevin, Kurt, Keith and Kip, of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kinzel, of Rt. 4, Sturgeon Bay, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Haucke, of Point Beach Road, Two Rivers, and great grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kinzel, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and until the time of service Saturday. Herald Times Reporter, July 1, 1977 P. 3 ******** Boy, 4, dies in fall from car MILWAUKEE (UPI) – Kraig Kinzel, 4, Brookfield, was killed Wednesday when a parked auto in which he was playing started to roll backwards and he fell under a wheel trying to get out of the car, authorities said. The auto was parked in the inclined driveway of his suburban Milwaukee home. Tricia Birkholz, 3, a neighbor girl, was in the front seat of the car on the passenger side, but was not injured, authorities said. Madison Wisconsin State Journal Friday, July 1, 1977 – Page 53 ******** Boy, 4, Dies Trying to Flee Rolling Car A 4 year old boy was killed Wednesday when he apparently slipped the family car into gear then tried to get out as it rolled backwards down the inclined driveway of his Brookfield home. Dead was Kraig Kinzel, of 1025 Apple Tree La. The accident occurred about 3:40 p.m. His mother, Mrs. Jane Kinzel, two brothers and a neighbor were inside the house at the time. “We were in the living room and suddenly we heard this call of ‘Mommy, Mommy,’ said the neighbor, Robert Birkholz, 14. Birkholz, Mrs. Kinzel and Kraig’s brothers, Kurt and Kip, rushed out, but the car door already had knocked Kraig down and a front wheel had rolled over him. Birkholz’s sister, Tricia, 3, was in the front seat of the car on the passenger side. “My youngest sister was in the car and it was rolling back and turning onto the lawn and Kraig was lying face down, facing the outside of the driveway,” Birkholz said. Tricia got out of the car after it stopped and ran to Kraig. “She came running out of the car and started screaming and tried to pick him up,” Birkholz said. Other neigh-…. ((Turn to Page 11, Col. 4)) ((Continued From Page 1)) ….bors were drawn by the screams, he said. “Mrs. Kinzel was outside and was pretty hysterical,” Birkholz said. He said Kraig’s brothers were “kind of frantic because they couldn’t believe what happened.” Birkholz went to a telephone, dialed for the operator and asked for an ambulance. Kraig was dead on arrival at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital. There were no keys in the car, a 1966 Oldsmobile, a Brookfield police officer said. The car’s emergency brake had been set, but did not stop the car. “Apparently the brake, when she goes backwards, doesn’t hold,” the officer said. “It probably dragged some but not enough to hold the car.” The Milwaukee Sentinel Thursday, June 30, 1977 – Part 1, Pages 1 & 11


KURT D. KINZEL Kurt D. Kinzel, of Cedarburg, November 11, 2003 age 41 years. Loving father of Jessica. Loving son of Donald and Jane Kinzel. Dear brother of Kevin (Cindy), Keith, Kip (Karin) and the late Kraig. Dear grandson of Adelaide (the late Otto) Kinzel and Ethel (the late Leon) Haucke. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorial service at the funeral home Friday, Nov. 14, 7:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 5 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Jessica Kinzel education fund appreciated. MUELLER FUNERAL HOME W63 N527 HANOVER AVE. CEDARBURG 262-377-0380.


OTTO KINZEL Otto Kinzel, age 86, of 3863 Sand Bay Point, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., passed away Monday, March 3, 1997, at Dorchester Nursing Center, after a short illness. A Private Family Service will be held at Knollwood Cemetery. He was born of German Decent on September 11, 1910, in the U.S.S.R., son of the late Phillip and Elizabeth (Siebert) Kinzel. He lived most of his life in Two Rivers, and moved to Sturgeon Bay when he retired. Otto graduated from First German Ev. Lutheran School and Manitowoc Vocational School and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. He owned and operated Kinzel Heating and Sheet Metal from 1941 to 1975. Otto was a former member of Manitowoc Master Builders Association. On July 25, 1936, he married Adelaide Ligman in Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Adelaide, Sturgeon Bay; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Donald and Jane Kinzel, Cedarburg, Tom Kinzel, West Bend, Randall and Cindy Kinzel, Nashotah, Wis.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Don Krippner, White Fish Bay, Diane and Dan Janus, Fond du Lac; five grandsons; one granddaughter; four great-granddaughters; two sisters, Bertha Radue, Two Rivers, Leah Tompson, Manitowoc. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandchild, Kraig Kinzel; two brothers, Henry and Walter. The Davis Mortuary, 1414 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, assisted the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 5, 1997 P. A2


GERALD KIPPING Gerald A. Kipping, 64, of 3826 Sand Bay Point Road, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, died Tuesday morning, February 14, 1989 at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at Salem Lutheran Church, Nasawaupee Township. Rev. Jonathan Rossman will officiate. Interment will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kipping was born August 25, 1924 at Maplewood, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Jennie Kipping. Prior to coming to Sturgeon Bay in August, 1985, he lived in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was a former member of Master Builders; Optimist club and American Legion. He was catcher on the Maplewood Baseball Team. He was also a Scout Master for many years. Mr. Kipping served in the United States Navy during World War II. Before his retirement he was self-employed at Peterson Sheet Metal, Manitowoc. He married Geraldine Lautenbach on October 21, 1950. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark and Kris Kipping of Appleton and Steve Kipping of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Bill Maciejwak of Two Rivers; two grandchildren, Dylan and Dustin Maciejwak; a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Glen Leischow of Algoma; a brother-in-law, Elmer Dalebroux of Brookfield, Wisconsin; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jeanette Dalebroux. Friends may call at Davis Mortuary, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Feb. 15, 1989 - page B8


JOSEPH KIRCH Joseph J. Kirch, 73, of 352 Loon Lake Cir., Shawano, formerly of 1110 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday in Phipp’s Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kirch was born Oct. 24, 1904 in Reedsville, son of the late Joseph and Anna Tisler Kirch. He attended Reedsville Schools and married Mabel Blanchard Utke Nov. 29, 1941 in Manitowoc. He had been employed with Manitowoc Equipment Works, now known as Kelvinator Commercial Products Inc. for 20 years, retiring to Shawano in 1970. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and an active member of Gillett Golden Agers and Senior Citizens XYZ Club of Cecil, Wis. Survivors include his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger J. and Barbara L. Kirch of Combined Locks and Glenn D. and charlotte Utke of Oneida; two brothers, Albert W. Kirch of Milwaukee and Edward Kirch of Manitowoc; a sister, Miss Christina Kirch of Manitowoc; two grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A brother, Charles Kirch preceded him in death. Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday afternoon and in the chapel from 9:30 am Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, July 10, 1978 - page 3


MABEL KIRCH "BIO" adapted (w/edits) from her obituary published in The Shawano Leader: "Mabel (Kirch) Haas, 97, of Shawano passed away on Monday at the Shawano Medical Center. She was the third of five children {three daughters & two sons} of the late William & Emma (Nemetz) Blanchard. "Mabel was educated through the Manitowoc School System. She was employed by Sears-Roebuck Co. as shipping & receiving manager for 22 years, retiring in 1970. On 5 January 1933, Mabel first married Harry Robert Utke in Manitowoc, WI; she was age 17, he was 28. The marriage ended in divorce; but they had one son: Glenn Dale (1934-2003) "In 1941 she second married Joseph J. Kirch in Manitowoc, WI; she was age 26, he was 37. This marriage ended with his death; they had one son: Roger John (1945-___) "Mable & Joseph wintered in Florida for seven years until his death in 1978. Mabel liked knitting, crocheting & playing bingo. She was a member of the Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano (WI), a member of the Ladies Afternoon Circle and the Vision Impaired Support Group. "She third married Walter Haas on 27 October 1979 in Shawano County, WI; he was age 73, she was 64. Walter preceded her in death in 1985. He is buried next to his first wife. "Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law, Roger J. & Barbara Kirch, of Combined Locks; grandchildren, Scott (Heather) Kirch, Darboy, Cindy (Jeff) Schouten, Green Bay; four great-grandchildren, Riley and Reece Kirch and Averie and Cole Schouten; one brother, Edwin (Doris) Blanchard, Shawano; daughter-in-law, Charlotee Utke, Prescott, AZ; stepdaughter, Pat Haas, NM. "She was preceded in death by a son, Glenn D. Utke; sisters & brothers-in-law, Ester & Simon Grenier, Alice & Joseph Hutterer; brother & sister-in-law, William & Margaret Blanchard."



EDWARD KIRSCHER Edward Kirscher, 86, of 1106 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, conducted by Eagles Aerie No. 706 of which he was a 50-year member. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kirscher was born Aug. 28, 1882, at Cooperstown, son of the late Edward and Anna Hessel Kirscher. He attended St. Boniface parochial school and Manitowoc high school, and was superintendent in various Wisconsin canning companies. He was a steamfitter by trade and worked for the H.F. Kallies firm from 1923 until his retirement in 1950. He was also a member of the Manitowoc Fish and Game Assn. He married Helen Case March 8, 1913, at Black River Falls, Wis., and she survives with a daughter, Mrs. Armand (Faye) DuBois, and a son, Richard, of Gary, Ind., and a granddaughter. A sister, a half-sister and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, November 13, 1968 ******** (27 Aug. 1882/Nov. 1968/SSDI)


MARY JANE KLECKNER Mary Jane Kleckner (Kron), 54, a long time resident of Hanover, Md., entered into eternal life on Nov. 14, 2008, at the Tate House of Linthicum, after a courageous battle for four and a half years with breast cancer. Mary was born June 9, 1954, in Two Rivers, to Sarah and the late Albert Kleckner. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers. She worked for a time at Phil Rohrer's Restaurant in Two Rivers, before entering the U.S. Army and U.S. Government. She was employed at Booze Allen Company in Maryland until her death. Mary had a special passion for cats which she took care of. Survivors include her husband of 17 years: Jim Kron, Hanover, Md.; her mother: Sarah Kleckner; a sister: Dianne (Steve) Charles; five brothers: John (Sandy) Kleckner, Dan (Debbie) Kleckner, David (Barb) Kleckner, Greg (Kathi) Kleckner; and Ray (Jean) Kleckner all of Two Rivers; also by numerous nephews; nieces; cousins and aunts. She was preceded in death by her father: Albert; and a sister: Barbara. Memorial services will be held at Knollwood Cemetery on Nov. 28, 2008, at 4 p.m. Lunch at Joy's at 1 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2008 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, November 26, 2008 pg. A3


RICHARD E. KLECKNER Richard E. Kleckner, age 77, of 3006 Woodview Lane, Two Rivers, died Tuesday, October 24, 1995, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 1995, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Kenneth Coenen with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. Richard was born April 2, 1918, in Two Rivers, son of the late John and Clara Weber Kleckner. Mr. Kleckner was employed with the Mirro Aluminum Company of Two Rivers for many years. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert and Sarah Kleckner, Eugene and Dorothy Kleckner; a sister-in-law, Lucille Kleckner, all of Two Rivers. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Hugo, and a sister, Lillian. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services at 10 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, October 25, 1995 P. A2


CELIA H. KLEIBER Ceciila H. Kleiber, age 81, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, August 14, 1999 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Cecilia was born May 5, 1918 in in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Richard and Elsie Tikalsky Smith and Step Daughter to the late Adolph Prizl. After high school, Cecilia went on to receive her business degree. On September 1, 1943 she married Wilbert J. Kleiber at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Wilbert preceded her in death on March 3, 1980. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1945 where Cecilia worked a a clerical typist at Manitowoc County Human Service, retiring in 1980. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church for many years. Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law: Emily and David Hesler, Algoma, Lucy Rehme, Manitowoc; Margaret and Joseph Walters, Manitowoc; Paulette Doubke, New Jersey, Annette and Richard McDonald, Manitowoc. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, a sister, Eleanor Kabat, Appleton, a brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Carol Pritzl, Mukwanago, Cecilia is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bernard Kabat. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Thank you mom for every little thing you have done to make our home a happy one; for teaching us the meaning of faith and caring, trust and love. For being there “since way back when.” Our love to you mom and thank you again. Herald Times Reporter, August 16, 1999 P. A2


GLORIA (HARRIET) KLEIBER Mrs. Richard (Gloria M.) Kleiber, 59, of 1711 Meadowbrook Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, December 9, at the family residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman and burial will be in Knoliwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kleiber, nee Gloria Mae Reardon, was born August 7, 1926, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Pritchard and Irene Schaden Reardon. She married Richard J. Kleiber on February 15, 1947, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kleiber was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors removed for privacy She was preceded in death by a son, John Kleiber, and a brother, Burton Reardon. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m Tuesday where a rosary will be in the afternoon at 3:30 p.m. by Rosary and Altar of the Church and prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Dec. 9, 1985


RICHARD KLEIBER Richard J. Kleiber age 78, of 1117 Green St.. Manitowoc, died Tuesday, June 5. 2001, at St. Vincent Hospital. Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 8. 2001, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. Graveside military rights will he accorded by Amvets Post 99, Manitowoc. He was born Oct. 26, 1922, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Mary Zipperer Kleiber. Richard was a veteran of WWII serving in the 9th Armored Division. On Feb. 15, 1947, he married the former Gloria Reardon at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Dec. 9, 1985. On April 20, 1990, he married Harriet Vieweger at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Richard was employed as a machinist for Medusa Cement Company for 34 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Northeast Wisconsin Chapter American Ex POWs and the Disabled American Veterans Andrew Miller Chapter 24. Survivors include his wife, Harriet Kleiber, Manitowoc; his nine children, Richard A. Kleiber, Manitowoc; Karolyn and Steve Swoboda, Green Bay; Christine and Edward Mahloch, Manitowoc; Susan and Michael Kenny, Hatley; Kathleen Reindl and special friend, Tim Koeppe, Manitowoc; Peter Kleiber, Manitowoc; Daniel and Pam Kleiber, Manitowoc; Kenneth Kleiber, Louisville, Ky.; Pamela and Robert Cibrario, Kenosha; three stepchildren, Clifford Heise, Shorewood; James Vieweger, Windsor; Paul Vieweger, Key West, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, Kevin and Kurt Kleiber, Greg and Angie Mahloch, Josh and Nathan Kenny, Mikki and Craig Reindl, Tammy Mrotek, Janice, Katie and Andrew Kleiber, Tristan Kleiber Krebs, Deanna and Samantha Cibrario; two step grandchildren, Brian and Tom Vieweger; brothers and sisters, Bernard and Carol Kleiber, Plymouth; Dolores and Donald Holschbach, Manitowoc; Dorothy Peterson, Valders; Anthony and Merle Kleiber, Charlevoix, Mich.; Marion and Andrew Holschbach, Manitowoc; Rose and Ted Jarosh, Neenah; Monica and Gene Ahrens, Sheboygan; Helen and Fred Crocker, Trenton, N.J.; Benedict and Patti Kleiber, Milton, Mass.; and Jerome Kleiber, Los Angeles, Calif. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria, a son, John, a brother, John and a sister, Rita. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (TONIGHT) where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Robert Drokba. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Thursday, June 7, 2001 pg. A6



WILBERT J. KLEIBER Wilbert J. Kleiber, 64, of 1138 S. 39th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, March 3, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kleiber was born Nov. 9, 1915, at Brillion, son of the late Frank and Frances Pritzl Kleiber Sr. He attended Brillion Public School and was graduated from Brillion High School with the Class of 1933. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant in the United States Army in the European Theatre of Operations. He married Celia H. Smith Sept. 1, 1943, at Fort Monroe, Va., established residence at Manitowoc in 1945, residing here since. Prior to his recent illness he had been employed for 30 years as a postal clerk at Manitowoc Post Office. Survivors include his wife, Celia H.; five daughters and sons-in-law, Emily and David Hesler of Sturgeon Bay, Lucy and Eugene Hehme, Margaret and Joseph Walters and Annette and Allen Wagner of Manitowoc and Paulette and James Doubek of Two Rivers; a brother and a sister-in-law, Frank and Mabel Kleiber and a sister, Mrs. Ella Schlei of Brillion and 12 grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, March 3, 1980 P.3


JOSEPHINE KLEIN Mrs. Josephine Klein, 79, who resided at Manitou Manor, 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, March 30, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Bercean Baptist Church, 2101 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc. Rev. Kenneth Eisentrager will officiate with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Klein was born March 8, 1907 at Sheboygan, daughter of the late John and Molly Katte Hutchinson. She married Arthur J. Klein on December 30, 1926, at Newton, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death in 1977. Mrs. Klein was a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Howard and Marjorie of Mishicot, Willard and Rosemary of Shawano, Norman and Jean of Manitowoc, Jerry and Mabel of Florida and Dale and Karen of Indiana; a daughter and a son-in-law, Bernice and Larry Mason of Manitowoc; a sister, Ann Goutnecht of Sheboygan; four brothers, Edward Hutchison of Sheboygan, Theodore, Henry and Clarence Hutchison, all of Manitowoc; 28 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren also survived. She was preceded in death by two daughters and several brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5 pm to 9 pm Wednesday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., April 1, 1986 - page 8 ******* HUTCHINSON-KLEIN The marriage of Miss Josephine Hutchison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchison of Newton to Arthur Klein, son of Mrs. Marie Klein of this city took place at the bride's home at three o'clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. D. Friesen performing the ceremony. Miss Anne Hutchison was maid of honor while Charles Kiesow attended the groom. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and close friends. After the ceremony a large party of relatives and friends were guests at dinner at the Hutchison home. Mr. and Mrs. Klein will take up their home in this city where Mr. Klein is employed at the Eggers Veneer company. The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wis., Wednesday, January 5, 1927 pg. 1 ******** (08 Mar 1907/Mar 1986/SSDI)


MINNA E. KLEINER Funeral services for Mrs. Minna Kleiner, 75, of 107 Park St., Oconto, who died early Monday morning at Oconto Memorial Hospital, will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Fred Ellis of Oconto will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kleiner was born Nov. 10, 1890 at Germany, daughter of the late Jacob and Bertha Goertz. As a child she was brought to the United States by her family who settled in the Town of Gibson. She was active in the Dorcas Society of Seventh Day Adventists of Oconto. She was married to Louis Kleiner in 1914. Survivors include her husband and a sister, Mrs. Rudolph Eggert, of Rt. 1, Denmark. Two brothers, John and Fred, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 7 o’clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., July 12, 1966 - page M11


CHRISTINE S. KLENKE Mrs. Ernest (Christine) Klenke, 87, of 1208 Arlington Ave., Manitowoc, formerly of 1032A S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Klenke, nee Christine Krueger, was born Jan. 26, 1888, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Christian and Karolina Camlott Krueger. She was a Manitowoc area resident all her life. She was married to Ernest C. Klenke June 4, 1910, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death July 20. 1964. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, ALC Church Women and Pythian Sisters. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Dolores Klenke, of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs. Henrietta Peppard and John and Esther Toomey, of Manitowoc; two brothers, William and Henry, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Flora) Rassmussen, of Florida and Mrs. William (Celia) Morrisey, of Manitowoc, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, Ernest, died in Brisbane, Australia, from wounds received fighting in New Guinea in World War II. A son, Charles, two brothers, four sisters and a son-in-law, Daniel Peppard, also preceded her in death. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, October 7, 1975 – Page 3 ******** KLENKE-KRUEGER NUPTIALS Popular Young People Wed - Leave for an Extended Wedding Trip Ernst Klenke, the popular conductor on the Interurban street car on Saturday morning at 5 am was united in marriage to Tena Krueger, a popular young lady of the Southside. The happy couple left on the early car for Manitowoc where they departed on the C. N.W. Ry for an extended wedding trip. the newly married couple on the return of the wedding tour will make their home at Manitowoc. The REPORTER extends congratulations. The Reporter - Tues., June 7, 1910 ******** (26 Jan 1888/Oct 1975/SSDI)


DONALD N. KLINGEISEN Donald "Pipe" Klingeisen, age 61, of 770 E. Albert Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday, February 16, 2002, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. Donald was born July 26, 1940, in Newton, son of the late August and Alma Schnettler Klingeisen. He attended the White Trail Elementary School and Manitowoc Vocational School. On June 2, 1972 he married Carol Sager at St. boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Donald was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Co., Grey Iron Foundry, Musical Hauling and for over 30 years at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry. He was a member of Eagles Aerie #706, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Carol Klingeisen, Manitowoc; brothers and sisters, Francis (Betty) Klingeisen, Sheboygan, Joan (Stanley) Rohr, Two Rivers, Michael (Arlene) Klingeisen, Sheboygan and Ronald (Judith) Klingeisen, Sheboygan; father-in-law, Spar M. Sager, Escanaba; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Norman Klingeisen, one sister-in-law, step father-in-law, Marvin Krause and step sister-in-law, Janet Krause. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Wednesday evening from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Monday, February 18, 2002 pg. A6


ROBERT KLINGEISEN Robert Klingeisen, 67, of Rt. 5 Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening following a coronary. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Julian Resch, 0. Praem, will officiate with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Klingeisen was born June 9, 1908, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Reinhardt and Anna Vogel Klingeisen. He married Agnes Wimmer Oct. 7, 1936. at St. Joseph Church at Silver Lake. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 710, Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church and Machinists Union Local No. 516. Survivors include his wife, two brothers, Clarence, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Lester, of Rt. 1, Cato; four sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Lillian) Savage, of Cato, Mrs. Wilfert (Rosella) Miller, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, Mrs. Alois (Violet) Schleis, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, and Mrs. John (Mary Ann) Preston, of Manitowoc and nephews and nieces. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a wake memorial prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by members of Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, the parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 23, 1975 pg. 3 ****** Funeral card: Robert Klingeisen June 9, 1908 July 22, 1975 ******** (09 Jun 1908/Jul 1975/SSDI)



STEPHEN B. KLUBA Stephen B. Kluba, age 57, a resident of 819 Woodlawn Drive, Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 4, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers following a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born on Sept. 11, 1950, in Two Rivers to the late Floyd and Ann Cherney Kluba. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. On Sept. 18, 1971, he married Debra A. Wanish in Manitowoc. Steve was employed with the city of Manitowoc Department of Public Works from May of 1973 until his retirement in January of 2008. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc, and also of Teamsters Local No. 75. Steve's family was very important to him - especially his grandchildren. He cherished every moment with them. He also enjoyed deer hunting, golfing and fishing. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A visitation will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, from 4 until 7 p.m. with a prayer service led by Deacon Paul Kieffer starting at 7 p.m. The visitation will continue on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi-Marshall from 10 a.m. until the beginning of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski will officiate with burial to follow at Knollwood Cemetery. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend their special thanks to Dr. Yetter, Dr. Pratt, Dr. Teehan, the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center Staff, and the Fourth of July E.R. staff at Aurora Medical Center for all the care and compassion they provided Steve and his family during this most difficult time. Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 2008


EDITH H. KLUCZINSKE Edith H. Kluczinske, 74, of Shady Lane Home, formerly of 1702 S. 9th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, December 24, 1989 at Shady Lane. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Presiding will be Rev. Robert Hays. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kluczinske was born May 25, 1915 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Dominic Schmidt and Cora Mueller. She married Walter Kluczinske on February 25, 1939 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1970. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Paul of Manitowoc, Jerel and Pat of Manitowoc, Robin and Jeannie of Manitowoc and Allen and Kathy of Two Rivers; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lori and Ron Olson of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Merry Lee and Marvin Pankow of Two Rivers, Shelley Kluczinske of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren, one great grandson, three step grandchildren, a special friend and niece, Mrs. Corrie Rezachek, other nieces, nephews and relatives survive. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 pm to 8 pm Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Dec. 26, 1989 - page B6


PAUL A. KLUCZINSKE Paul A. Kluczinske, age 67, of 1702 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at his residence. He was born July 17, 1939, in Manitowoc, son of the late Walter and Edith (Schmidt) Kluczinske. Paul was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1957. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963. Paul worked for Englewood Electric in Manitowoc for many years as an inside salesman, retiring in 1992. Survivors include three sisters and brothers-in-law: Lori and Ron Olson, Sheboygan; MarryLee and Marvin Pankow, Two Rivers; Shelley and Randy Strauss, Manitowoc; three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Jerry and Pat Kluczinske, Manitowoc; Robin Kluczinske, Two Rivers; and Allen and Kathy Kluczinske, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law: Jeannie Kluczinske; and his dog: Spook. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. Military graveside rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He liked gardening and doing crafts and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, February 14, 2007 pg. A5


RUEBEN KLUCZINSKE Ruben M. Kluczinske, 60, of 2350 S.23rd st., Manitowoc, died Saturday, June 11, due to injuries received in an automobile accident in Fond du Lac County. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Lind will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kluczinske was born Nov. 24, 1922, at Manitowoc, son of the late Carl and Elizabeth Boeckman Kluczinske. He married Dorothy E. Deering April 17, 1948, at Waukegan, Ill. Mr. Luczinske was owner of Kadow Pattern Works of Manitowoc. He was a member of Manitowoc Yacht Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles 706, Manitowoc, and Patternmakers Association. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael and Nancy Kluczinske, Douglas Kluczinske and Steven Kluczinske of Manitowoc; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Terry Jean and Richard Burns of Fond du Lac; Peggy Bachmann of Whitelaw; Kay Ann and Paul Dassey of Two Rivers and Debbie Lynn and Thomas Rohde of Walled Lake , Mich.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorraine and Fritz Grapentine, Margaret and Edwin Rydzewski, and Isabel and LeRoy Matte of Manitowoc, and seven grandchildren, Scott, Tiffany, Brandee, Christopher, Tammy, Allen and Aaron. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday afternoon and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter June 13, 1983 P. 3


WALTER C. KLUCZINSKE Walter C. Kluczinske, 58, of 1702 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died late Wednesday morning at the family residence following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George J. Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kluczinske was born Jan. 26, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Carl and Elizabeth Boeckmann Kluczinske. He resided at Manitowoc all his life, where he married Edith Schmidt Feb. 25, 1939. Mr. Kluczinske was employed the past 29 years at Manitowoc Engineering Co., Division of The Manitowoc Co. Inc., as a pattern maker and had been a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706. Survivors include his wife, four sons, three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), a brother, Reuben, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Grapentine, Mrs. Lester Rosinski and Mrs. LeRoy Matte, of Manitowoc; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1970


GEORGE E. KLUTH George E. Kluth, 87, 3696 Haines rd., died suddenly at his home May 24. The Revs. Richard and Marilynn Ruston conducted funeral services Tuesday at the Davis Mortuary. Interment was at Knollwood cemetery. A Masonic memorial service for Mr. Kluth was held Monday. A memorial fund in his name has been established. He was born March 17, 1899 in Clintonville to Fred and Wilhelmina Kluth. He lived in Manitowoc for 40 years and had been a Sand Bay resident for the last 20 years. Mr. Kluth was a member of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge #200, Eastern Star of Manitowoc, and the Scottish Rite of Green Bay. He was a retired tool and die maker at Mirro Corp. Aug. 24, 1925 he married Ruth Zander in Michigan. She survives along with a daughter Mrs. Robert (Virginia) Beggs, Ocala, FL; three grandchildren and sisters Martha Ervin, Brooster, WA, and Alma Krauser and Meta Kasten both of Clintonville. Five brothers and sister preceded him in death. Newspaper not cited ****** As a complete surprise to their many friends in the city and Two Rivers, came the announcement of the marriage of Miss Ruth Zander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zander, South Sixteenth Street and George Kluth, son of Mrs. Fred Kluth of Two Rivers. The announcement was made at a dinner given at the Zander home Sunday night attended by twelve friends of the bride. The wedding ceremony was solemnized at the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Menominee, Mich., Aug. 24th, the Rev. Willard Brown officiating. Witnesses were the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Zander, the groom's mother, Mrs. Fred Kluth and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Isselman. The bride is a graduate of the local high school with the class of 1922 and was one of the leading members of her class. Since that time she has been employed in the offices of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. The groom is employed at the Aluminum Goods at Two Rivers and the couple will make their home there after Oct. 1st. The Reporter - Fri., Sept. 4, 1925


ARLINGTON KNAPP Arlington S. Knapp,59, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Monday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Knapp was born Feb. 17, 1914 at Antigo, son of the late Ezra and Minne Stone Knapp. He married Bernice Champeau Dahl Mar. 22, 1952. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for 13 years, retiring five years ago because of ill health. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Thomas, Gary and Kenneth at home; three stepsons, Herbert Dahl of Denmark and Edward and John Dahl of Duluth, Minn.; four daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Carolyn) Hatfield, of Duluth and Arly, Sandra and Lori at home; two step-daughters, Mrs. Raymond Zahara and Mrs. John Sebesta of Duluth; two half-sisters, Miss Catherine Knapp of Rt. 1, Maribel and Mrs. Murial Pierce of Milwaukee; and 16 step grandchildren. A brother, a half-brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at funeral home after 3 pm Thursday until the time of services Friday. Manitowoc Herald times - Wed., May 9, 1973 - page 3


BERNICE E. KNAPP Bernice E. Knapp, age 82, of 702 N. Packer Drive, Whitelaw, Wis., died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 at the Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot, with the Rev. Richard Klingeisen officiating. Burial will take palce in the Knollwood Memorial Park Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Bernice was born Nov. 25, 1919 in Green Bay, to the late Willard and Lillian Doucette Champeau. She married Herbert Dahl, and later married Arlington S. Knapp on March 22, 1952 in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1973. She loved spending time with her family and pets. She enjoyed playing cards and working book puzzles Survivors include five daughters and two sons-in-law, Dorothy Zammerson (sic) of Duluth, Minn., Carolyn Knapp of Reedsville and her special friend Gary Schmitt, Arly and Rueben Gove, of Manitowoc, of Manitowoc, Sandy Mraz, of Denmark, and her special friend Greg Kuss, Lori and John Hatfield Sr. of Suring, and a very special niece, Sonja (Dave) Temple, of Maribel; eight sons and four daughters-in-law, Herbert and Merle Dahl, of Mississippi, John and Mary Dahl, of Duluth, Minn., Edward Dahl, of Superior, Wis., Tom and Danielle Knapp, of Manitowoc, Gary Knapp, Francis Creek, Buster (Ken) Knapp, of Manitowoc, Tony and Joni Vertz, of Sturgeon Bay, John Morway, of Manitowoc, and a very special nephew Ezra Knapp of Green Bay; 47 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; two brothers, Willard (Joyce) Champeau, of Bellevue, Chuck Champeau, of Green Bay; five sisters, Carol Laurent, of Little Suamico, Margaret (Hal) Taylor, Lillian Champeau, Eleanor Champeau and Judy Schmude, all of Green Bay; many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rose Sebesta, one grandson Kenny Mraz, and many brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot, until the time of services at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, December 28, 2001 P. A3


WENZEL S. KNIER JR. Wenzel S. Knier Jr., age 77, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday morning, May 12, 2017 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Wenzel was born on January 9, 1940 in the town of Rockland, Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late Wenzel M. and Josephine Krepline Knier. Wenzel was a graduate of St. Gregory High School in St. Nazianz. He was employed at the Brillion Iron Works until retiring in 1994 due to multiple sclerosis. On March 3, 1962 he married Diane E. Kiehn at Rockwood Ev. Lutheran Church. Wenzel enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He was a member of Rockwood Ev. Lutheran Church in Rockwood where he taught Sunday School and served on the church council. He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Diane; three children: Steven Knier and fiancée Cathy Zigmunt, Mishicot; Brian (Julia) Knier, Oak Park, IL; Karen Knier, Chicago, IL; one granddaughter: Isabel Knier; two brothers: Roger Knier, Manitowoc; Randy (Cindy) Knier, Valders; one sister: Kathleen (Tom) Schroeder, Greenleaf; two brothers-in-law: Charles Kiehn, Brillion; Bill (Barb) Kiehn, Buffalo Grove, IL; his aunt: Veronica Wagner; a nephews, niece, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wenzel M. and Josephine Knier; sister-in-law: Eileen Knier; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Edwin and Mabel Kiehn. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Rockwood Ev. Lutheran Church, 5805 County Road R, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Bruce Schwark. Cremation will follow at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel with burial of the cremated remains to take place at Knollwood Cemetery at a later date. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 13, 2017


CELE A. KNOPE Cecelia A. Knope, 81, of 1011 Columbus St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, June 6, 1992 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1992, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers with Rev. David Beaudry officiating with burial at Knollwood Gardens. She was born Dec. 17, 1910, at Manitowoc, of the late Stanley and Agnes (Weier) Pokorsky. She married Edwin W. Knope Feb. 25, 1927, at Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1980. Cele owned and operated with her husband, Edwin, Knope’s Grocery Store on Two Rivers south side for many years. The store was formerly owned by Cele’s father and known as Pokorsky’s Meat Market. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard (Bucky) and Lois Knope of Port Washington; three daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and George Senovich, Mishicot, Carole and Randolph Stueck, Mishicot, Koreen (Ginger) and Jack Oren, Two Rivers; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Marvin Knope, Shawano, Vernal Knope of Merrill, Leona Kosube, Shawano, and Mary Pokorsky, Two Rivers; 19 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, 5-8 p.m., Monday, June 8, 1992. There will be an Eagles Auxiliary Service at 6:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 1992 P. A2 ******** (17 Dec 1909/06 Jun 1992/SSDI)



EDWIN W. KNOPE Edwin W. Knope, 78,of 1011 Columbus St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning, Feb. 8, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Knope was born Oct. 18, 1901, at Powers, Mich., son of the late James and Rosalina Gaedke Knope. He attended school in Peshtigo before moving to Shawano and came to Two Rivers in 1925. Mr. Knope served in the United States Army in World War I and married Cele Pokorsky Feb. 25, 1927. He had been employed with Hamilton Industries from 1925 to 1953 and then operated Knope's Food Market until his retirement in 1967. He managed and sponsored baseball and bowling teams from 1932 to 1958, and was a charter member of the Eagles Club. Mr. and Mrs. Knope celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1977. Survivors include his wife, a son, Richard (Bucky) Knope of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. George (Elaine) Senovich and Mrs. Randolph (Carole) Stueck of Mishicot and Mrs. Jack (Giner) Oren of Two Rivers; four brothers, Wilbur, Marvin and James Knope of Shawano, and Vernal Knope of Merrill; three sisters, Mrs. Tess Zeimer, Mrs. Arnold (Mae) Lamperin and Mrs. Leona Kassube of Shawano, 19 grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Two sisters and a grandchild preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. The Eagles will have a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, February 9, 1980 P.3 ******** (18 Oct. 1901/Feb. 1980/SSDI)


ROBERT J. KNOX, JR. Robert J. "Bobby" Knox Jr., age 35, a Manitowoc resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, September 11, 2015 at his home. Bobby was born on January 1, 1980 in Manitowoc, son of Robert Knox Sr. and the late Patricia (Kreisa) Knox. They say that family is the thread that ties us together in the blanket of life. To Bobby, family was his calling. He may not have always expressed it, but he loved, supported, and cared for his family and Friends. Kameron, Bobby's son, was the light of his life. Bobby's life had changed so much when his son was born. He learned how to become an amazing and proud father. Bobby is so proud of Kameron and you can see this emotion by watching the twinkle in his eye. Whether Kameron was playing football, watching movies, or sleeping in his bed, Bobby was there with his head held high. Bobby has shown such an incredible amount of compassion and support for his siblings and his nieces and nephews. Many years back, Bobby and the boys developed a tradition of becoming the firework crew. Every year, these boys would give an amazing firework show for the entire family. Bobby would not have missed this tradition for the world. Not only did Bobby love to entertain, he truly enjoyed making people laugh. He found comfort in watching other people smile and his sense of humor was priceless. Bobby also has a quiet and reserved side. He spent a lot of his time outdoors enjoying the garden, birds, and fresh air. He loved the outdoors and he wanted to begin a family camping tradition with him and his son. Bobby had a unique enthusiasm for life and he wanted to share every moment of it with his family. Bobby was an incredible father, loving son, supportive brother, and trusting friend. He would want all of us to celebrate his life with positive thoughts and remember him by his wonderful personality. Survivors include his son: Kameron Knox, Manitowoc; his father: Robert Knox Sr., Manitowoc; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Mark T. and Maria Herman, Manitowoc, Jamie Knox, Manitowoc; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Denise Herman, Manitowoc; Melissa Knox, Castle Rock, CO.; Amanda and Sean Cordova, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews: Tanya (Allen) Kempton, Terra (Adam) Behnke, Tiffany Herman, Mark A. Herman, Seth Herman-Bergner, Landon Herman-Lauson; two great nieces: Haven Kempton-Herman and Michelle Herman; one great nephew: Lucas Kempton; and one very special uncle: Dicky. Aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his mother: Patricia Knox. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will take place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens after the service. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, September, 17, 2015 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Bobby's name. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuenralhome.com. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sept. 14, 2015



CHESTER J. KOCH Chester J. Koch, 42, of 615 State St., Manitowoc, took his life Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Koch was born Jan. 24, 1923, at Manitowoc, son of Raymond and Edna Pollen Koch. In 1942, he was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. From Feb. 25, 1943, to Jan. 2, 1946, he served with the 1214th Military Police Co., Aviation Corps, attaining the rank of T5. He married the former Virginia M. Holtz July 26, 1949, at Manitowoc. Mr. Koch was formerly employed at Carleton Photo studio, Maresch Printing and Manitowoc Herald-Times. He was a member of Lakeshore Beagle Club and Typographical Union No. 431. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, at home, two brothers, and three sisters (names omitted for privacy). Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 27, 1965, Page 11


ELMA L. KOCH Elma Koch, age 72, of 304 Church St., Mishicot, died unexpectedly at her home, Saturday morning, August 27, 1994. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 1994, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Elma was born in Two Rivers September 30, 1921, daughter of the late William and Minnie Schuette Kahrs. She graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1940. She married Raymond W. Koch, on June 19, 1946. He preceded her in death July 23, 1993. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aide Society, a 4-H leader and a cook at Camp Tapawingo for many years. She was also a member of the Mishicot Alumni Association serving on the Perpetual Scholarship Commission, a member of AARP and the Mishicot and Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Nancy Koch, Mishicot; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Jim Hoffmann, Francis Creek, Barb and Bill Kiehn, Buffalo Grove, Ill.; a sister and brother-in-law, Wylma and Charles Neuser, Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Bridget and Justin Koch, Aaron and Jason Hoffmann, Tami and Todd Kiehn. She was preceded in death by one sister. Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, August 29, 1994 P. A2


RAYMOND W. KOCH Raymond W. Koch, age 73, of 304 Church St., Mishicot, died Friday afternoon July 23, 1993, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. He was born in Manitowoc March 22, 1920, son of the late Raymond H. and Edna Pollen Koch. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1938. He married Elma Kahrs on June 19, 1946. Graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1950, was a teacher at Mishicot Community High School for over 30 years. He was a member of the Mishicot Lions Club, Manitowoc Garden Club, Retired Teacher Association, Mishicot Alumni Association, 4-H leader for many years, Mishicot Senior Citizens, American Association of Retired Persons. He loved gardening, raising flowers and raising rabbits. Survivors include his wife Elena; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Nancy Koch, Mishicot; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Jim Hoffmann, Francis Creek, Barb and Bill Kiehn, Buffalo Grove, Ill.; six grandchildren, Bridget and Justin Koch, Aaron and Jason Hoffmann, Tami and Todd Kiehn; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert C. and Vernetta Koch, Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Edith and Robert Fargo, Manitowoc, Kathleen and Don Worm, Beulah, Mich; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Wylma and Charles Neuser, Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister, one sister-in-law, and one sister, one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law. Herald Times Reporter, July 26, 1993 P. A2


VIRGINIA M. KOCH Virginia M. Winkler age 83, a resident of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center died peacefully Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the center following a battle with Parkinson's disease. Virginia was born on April 29, 1929 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter and Gladys (Place) Holtz. She attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On July 24, 1949 she was married to Chester Koch in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1965. Virginia lived in Orange, Texas from 1981 until 1989 moving back to Manitowoc and retiring in 1999 as a CNA. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: Susan (David) Meyer, Manitowoc; Cynthia Filliez, Francis Creek; Lisa (Bob) Staral, Appleton; Tim Hynek, Manitowoc; 9 grandchildren: Paul Meyer and his special friend: Mary Ann Hayney; Heidi Meyer and her fiancé: Craig Schmidlkofer: Stephani (Michael) Lasco, all of Manitowoc; Derek Meyer, Green Bay; Jennifer (Ron) Ory, Harvey, LA; Sara (George) Christen, Madison; Ryan Hynek, Hartford; Dylan and Jordon Staral, Appleton; 11 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Katherine (Leroy) Dorey, Manitowoc; three nieces, one nephew, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Walter and Gladys Holtz; her husband: Chester Koch; one daughter: Kim Hynek; one brother: Wallace "Skip" Holtz; two sisters: Joyce Spaeth and Dorothy Templeton. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi, Marshall St. site with burial of her cremated remains at the Knollwood Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Virginia's name would be appreciated for the Parkinson's Disease Association. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Virginia's family wishes to extend a special thank you to all who took care of mom at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. She loved being there. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter January 17, 2013


DOROTHY J. KOCHAN Dorothy J. Kochan, age 79, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday morning, May 26, 2017 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center, Green Bay. She was born on January 31, 1938, in Kewaunee, daughter of the late Delmar and Leona (Franz) Post. On October 6, 1973, Dorothy married Lawrence Kochan at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He preceded her in death on October 16, 1998. Dorothy was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and AMVETS Post 99 Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Christian Mothers at St. Michael's in Whitelaw. Dorothy and her husband enjoyed many years of camping together at Pine Grove Campground. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law: Fran and Janice Post, Ron and Nancy Post, all of Manitowoc; one sister and two brothers-in-law: Cathy and Bob Brandt, Whitelaw, Donald Gollata, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother-in-law: Eileen Gollata and Judy and Donald Bohne. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM. Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 28, 2017



LAWRENCE M. KOCHAN Herald Times Reporter, October 17, 1998 Lawrence M. Kochan, age 88 of Whitelaw died Friday morning, October 16, 1998, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 19, 1998, at the Pheffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Richard Heyman with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. He was born July 4, 1910, in Edgar, Wis., son of the late August and Theresa Kochan. Lawrence was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during World War II. On October 6, 1973, he married the former Dorothy Post at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He was employed at the Larsen Canning Company for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the Manitowoc Amvets Otto Oas Post #99. The couple enjoyed camping for many years near Pine Grove. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, Whitelaw; one sone and daughter-in-law. Rudolph and Orlana Johnson, Brillion; two granddaughters, Samantha Brandenburg and her husband, Mark, Tina Rohr; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara Ewen, Francis Creek; one sister-in-law, Olive Kochan, Reedsville. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law, Walter and Grace Kochan, Myron Kochan; one brother-in-law, William Ewen. Friends may call at the Pheffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday where the rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. by Rev. Richard Heyman. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CAROLINE M. KOCHOROSKY Mrs. Frank Kochorosky, 71, of Madison St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital where she was a patient for several months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kochorosky, nee Caroline Reis, was born Sept. 15, 1899, a daughter of the late John and Emma Parman Reis. Her father was an early Two Rivers general contractor. She attended the Two Rivers Public Schools and was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1917. She was married Sept. 7, 1926, to Frank Kochorosky at Two Rivers. For many years the couple operated a grocery store on north Washington Street at Two Rivers. She was a member of the Auxiliary of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, John E. of Rt. 1, Maribel, and Ned of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and five grandchildren. Usister [sic] preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Memorial services will be conducted at the funeral by the VFW Auxiliary at :30 [sic] o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, November 16, 1970 – Page 17 ******** (15 Sept. 1899/Nov. 1970/SSDI)


FRANK P. KOCHOROSKY Frank Kochorosky, 82, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Feb. 1, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. James D. Eckblad will offiicate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kochorosky was born June 12, 1897, at Two Rivers, son of the late Frank and Mary Gonia Kochorosky. He was a veteran of World War I and married Caroline Reis Sept 8, 1926, at Two Rivers. He owned and operated a grocery store until his retirement in 1958 and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Senior Citizens. Survivors include two sons, John E. of Route 1, Maribel and Ned of Manitowoc, a brother, Edward of Two Rivers, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death Nov. 15, 1970. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, February 2, 1980 P.3 ******** (12 June 1897/Feb. 1980/SSDI)


PETER KOCHROSKY Boy Falls from Tractor, Is Crushed by Wagon MANITOWOC – Four-year-old Peter John Kochrosky was killed when he fell off a tractor and was run over by a wagon it was pulling. The mishap occurred on the farm of Reuben Schenian, Town of Gibson, grandfather of the child. Peter was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kochrosky, Route 1, Maribel. Racine Journal Times, Tuesday, August 26, 1958 – Page 11 ********* Kochrosky Funeral Funeral services for Peter John Kochrosky, 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kochrosky of Rt. 1, Maribel, who died Saturday afternoon, were at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rev. John Haen officiating. Burial was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, County Trunk D. Pallbearers were Charles Kliment, Otto Franzmeier, Rodney Pruttman and Donald Zeman. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, August 27, 1958 – Page 17 ******** Child Falls Under Wheels of Wagon Peter John Kochrosky, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kochrosky, Route 1, Maribel, was fatally injured in a farm accident early Saturday afternoon on his grandfather’s farm. Coroner T. Teitgen said the boy was seated on the drawbar of a tractor which was pulling a wagon loaded with grain. He fell off the drawbar and landed under the front wheels of the wagon, causing severe head injuries. The youngster was dead on arrival at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. The accident occurred about 12:30 on the farm of the boy’s grandfather, Reuben Schenian, Route 1, Whitelaw. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville, Tuesday morning. The child was born August 12, 1954, the son of John and Delores Schnian Kochrosky. Survivors in addition to his parents are two sisters, Mary Margaret and Nancy Ann; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Schenian and the maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Zeman, Rt. 1, Whitelaw and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kochrosky of Two Rivers. Denmark Press - Thurs., Aug. 28, 1958 - page 5


RICHARD KOCOUREK Mr. Richard F. Kocourek, 34, of rural Manitowoc, died Thursday, April 26. Private family services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will follow in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kocourek was born Oct. 29, 1949, at Manitowoc, son of Harold and Laverne Huempfner Kocourek. He attended schools in Manitowoc and was a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School. Mr. Kocourek was self-employed. Survivors include his parents of Manitowoc; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Penny Kocourek, Steven and Karen Kocourek, Gary and Cathie Kocourek, and David and Cindy Kocourek, all of Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane and Greg Neuser, Sally and Kenneth Schweda, and Kay and David Fetterly, all of Manitowoc; and two children, Holly and Craig. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 27, 1984 P. 3


JOHN E. KOEPKE John E. Koepke, age 79, of 1328 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, passed away Friday morning Oct. 22, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Robert Johannes with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004 until the time of the service at 1 p.m. John was born May 13, 1925 in Manitowoc, son of the late Walter G. and Mabel (Williams) Koepke. On Feb. 7, 1948 he married Lucretta Zahn in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 1998. John was a machinist at Mirro Company, retiring in 1987. John and Lucretta spent their winters together in Yuma, Ariz. Survivors include six daughters and two sons-in-law: Joyce Eickhorst, Kenosha; Susan (Leo) Richmond, Larabee; Debra Koepke, Manitowoc; Diane (George) Radke, Manitowoc; Kim Koepke and special friend Richard Fish, Manitowoc; Wendy Koepke, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law: William (Jane) Koepke, Manitowoc; David (Beth) Koepke, N.C. He is further survived by 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, relatives, and friends. John was preceded in death by one son: John P. Koepke; and one brother: William Koepke.


LUCRETTA H. KOEPKE Lucretta H. Koepke, age 74, of 1328 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 21, 1998, in Yuma, Ariz. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 1998, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Richard Heyman with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Manitowoc. Lucretta was born on October 28, 1924, in Merrill, Wis., daughter of the late Ernest and Alice Woller Zahn. On February 7, 1948, she married John E. Koepke in Manitowoc. The couple enjoyed spending their winters together in Yuma, Ariz. Lucretta was employed as an assistant crew chief at Northern Laboratories for many years, retiring in 1987. Survivors include her husband, John E. Koepke, Manitowoc; six daughters and two sons-in-law, Joyce Eickhorst, Racine, Susanne and Leo Richmond, Two Rivers, Debra Koepke, Diane and George Radtke, Kim Koepke and her special friend, Richard Fish, Wendy Koepke, all of Manitowoc; two sons and two daughters-in-law, William (Bill) and Jane Koepke, Manitowoc, David and Beth Koepke, North Carolina; 14 grandchildren, Tom (Becky) Messmann Jr., Alycia, Corynn and Leya Radtke, Kelly Koepke, Felicia Koepke, Stephanie and Ryan Koepke, Arie, Crystal and Andy Kopeke, Christopher Koepke, Ricky, Jessy and Becky; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lorraine Hofele, Manitowoc, Ardina Hort,, Tennessee, Luella and Paul Mezger, Karen and Bruce Morton, all of Manitowoc; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Arthur and Joan Zahn, Milwaukee, Alfred and Margit Sander-Zahn, Valders, Eileen Zahn, Merrill; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her beloved oldest son, John P. Koepke, Ph.D., in 1992; two brothers, Stanley and Jerry Zahn; one sister, Maxine Zahn; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hon. Walter G. and Mabel Koepke; and one brother-in-law, William Koepke. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Friday (TONIGHT), and also on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, November 27, 1998 P. A2



ELMER KOEPPEN Elmer R. Koeppen, 52, of Route 1, Kiel, died December 7 at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, where he was a patient for three days. He was born May 30, 1925, in the town of Meeme, a son of Christian and Alvina Schmidt Koeppen. He attended Woodland School in the township and was employed as a carpenter for the Burger Boat Company, Manitowoc. On June 29, 1946 he married the former Olive Karsteadt. The couple settled on the Koeppen home farm in the town of Meeme after their marriage. Mrs. Koeppen died March 27, 1968. On August 18, 1968 he married Joan Zoch Hebert in Fond du Lac. Mr. Koeppen was a member of the congregation of Jehovah Witness and an elder of the congregation in Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Alan Long, De Pere, and Miss Debra, at home; three sons, James, Mayville, and Michael and Karl, both at home; five grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Arno Wagner and Mrs. Allen Schwartz, both of rural Kiel. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Orville Stephani officiated. Burial was in Knollwood Memorial Garden, Town of Kossuth. Kiel Tri-County Record – December 15, 1977


OLIVE KOEPPEN Funeral services for Mrs. Elmer Koeppen, 43 of R. 1 Kiel, who died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Jehovah Witness service will be conducted by John Meyers, Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens at Manitowoc. The former Olive Karsteadt, Mrs. Koeppen was born Sept. 21, 1924, in the town of Meeme, a daughter of Otto C. and Ida Heckmann Karsteadt. She attended district schools and on June 29, 1946, was married to Elmer Koeppen of the town of Meeme. The couple lived in the town of Meeme since their marriage. Mrs. Koeppen was a member of the Manitowoc Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Deborah, and a son, Michael, both at home; her father, Otto Karstaedt of R. 1 Newton; four sisters, Ms. Walter Oehldrich of Howards Grove, Mrs. Clarence Free of Manitowoc, Mrs. Gilbert Wenzel of Rib Lake, and Mrs. Jerome Csida of Reedsville, and three brothers, Milton of Cleveland, Clinton of R. 1, Manitowoc and Donald of R. 1, Newton. Her mother died in March 1967. Sheboygan Press, March 28, 1968 in Findagrave


META KOEPSEL Meta Koepsel, 83, of 545 S. 30th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, February 12, at her residence. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Myer officiating with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. She was born September 21, 1907, at Sheboygan Falls, Wis., daughter of the late Fred and Emma Leider Schmidt. As a child she moved to the township of Liberty, Manitowoc County, and attended Trinity Lutheran School. She was married to Walter C. Koepsel on June 23, 1928, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church at Chilton, Wis. After their marriage, she and her husband operated a cheese factory at Newton, Wis., and then operated Koepsel’s Resort at Pigeon Lake. They moved to Manitowoc in 1951. She worked at Mirro Aluminum Co. until her retirement in 1972. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed working with flowers. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Jeanette Koepsel at home and Bernice and Alvin Lambries of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Connie and her husband, Tony Balzan, of Manitowoc, Debra and her husband, Ken Dvorachek, of Manitowoc, David and his wife, JoAnne Lambries, of Green Bay, Wis.; six great grandchildren, Stephanie, Erika and Heidi Balzan, Erin Dvorachek, Heather and Sarah Lambries; one sister, Viola Schmidt of the Manitowoc Health Care Center; one aunt, Alma Leider of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, October 22, 1962, and two sisters. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at church from 12:30 to the time of services. Memorials would be appreciated for St. John’s United Church of Chirst Organ Fund. Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 1991 P. B8


WALTER KOEPSEL Walter C. Koepsel, 59, of 545 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died at 10:40 p.m. Monday evening at the family residence where he had a coronary attack. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Koepsel was born March 19, 1903, in the Town of Newton, son of the late August and Emma Waack Koepsel. He married Meta Schmidt at Chilton June 23, 1928. The couple owned and operated a cheese factory in the Town of Newton for 20 years. They then owned and operated Pigeon Lake Resort in the Town of Liberty for seven years. They moved to Manitowoc 10 years ago, where Mr. Koepsel was employed in the repair shop of Mirro Aluminum Co. Mr. Koepsel served as treasurer of St. John United Church building fund. Survivors include his wife and two daughters, Miss Janet Koepsel and Mrs. Alvin Lambries of Manitowoc; three brothers, Arno of Newton, Raymond of Manitowoc and Alvin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Hugo Behringer of Wausau and Mrs. Leona Schroeder and Mrs. Erhart Cummings of Manitowoc and three grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 23, 1962 – Page 11 ******** Koepsel Funeral Funeral services for Walter C. Koepsel, 59, of 545 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, who died Monday, were at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Pallbearers were Larry and Leslie Koepsel, Merlin Behringer, Lester Aew, Kenneth Pagel and Elton Cummings. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, October 26, 1962 – Page 15



DONALD P. KOESER Donald P. Koeser, age 78, of 2321 14th St., Two Rivers, currently residing at Hamilton Home, died Saturday, November 23, 1996, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. A Memorial Service will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 1996, at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Isidro Carrera. Cremation will have taken place and burial of the cremains will be at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. He was born August 28, 1918, in Two Rivers, son of the late Silas and Emma Theide Koeser. Donald was a member of the Army Air Corp serving during World War II. On October 7, 1944, he married the former Kathryn Andrews in Two Rivers, and she preceded him in death November 11, 1996. Donald was a cabinet finisher employed for 40 years at Hamilton Manufac- turing until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of the Meister Singers, active in many Emanuel United Methodist Church groups, including choir, quartet and teaching Sunday School. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Keith and Edith Koeser, Two Rivers; Reid Koeser, Pampano Beach, Fla., Donald and Julie Koeser, Two Rivers; four grandchildren, Kristin, Andrew, Casey and Kaelyn Koeser; one sister, Phyllis Lahey, Two Rivers. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Anna Koeser, Two Rivers, June Koeser, Elgin, Ill.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Lloyd, William, Harold and Silas, and three sisters, Thelma LaFond, Lois Green and Mildred Lonzo. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. until the time of service. Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 25, 1996 p. A2


KATHRYN B. KOESER Kathryn B. Koeser, age 76, of 2321 14th St. Two Rivers, died Monday morning, November 11, 1996, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. Rev Isidro Carrera will officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. She was born April 9, 1920, at Elcho, Wis. daughter of the late Leigh and Beatrice Benninghaus Andrews. She served in the United States Navy as a Wave dur-ing World War II. On October 7, 1944, she married Donald P. Koeser in Two Rivers. She was employed for several years at the Two Rivers Water and Light Department until her retirement. Kathryn was active in many Emanuel United Methodist Church groups including youth activities and the choir. She was a member of the Rachel Circle and served as a Sunday School teacher and church treasurer. Kathryn was also involved with her husband and Walter and Betty Dennis in a group known as The Emanuel Quartette singing at many church and other functions over many years. Survivors include her husband, Donald, Two Rivers; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Keith and Edith Koeser, Two Rivers, Reid Koeser, Pompano Beach, Fla., Donald and Julie Koeser, Two Rivers; four grandchildren, Kristin, Andrew, Casey, Kaelyn Koeser; one brother and four sisters-in-law, Darwin and Ethel Andrews, Two Rivers, Gladys Andrews, Appleton, Carol Andrews, Boulder Junction, Phyllis Lahey, Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas and Leigh Andrews. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church. Herald Times Reporter, November 12, 1996 P. A2


NORMAN C. KOESER Norman C. Koeser, age 79, of 1311 Martin St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, March 11, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Norman was born in the Town of Newton on Feb. 18, 1926, son of the late Charles and Emma (Rosso) Koeser. On Sept. 6, 1958, he married the former Virginia (Jinny) Carter at Wesley United Methodist Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Jan. 24, 1998. In their early years, the couple farmed in the Newton area. Norman was then employed at A.H. Stock Co. of Newton and then retired from the Kohler Co. in 1988. He was also a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include one sister, Edna Schuette, of Manitowoc and a special niece, Barbara (Leroy) Reindl, of Two Rivers. Many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, relatives and friends also survive. Norman was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Lila Koeser and one brother-in-law, Arno Schuette. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Janis Callahan. The family will greet relatives and friends March 15, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, March 13, 2005 pg. A3


VIRGINIA L. KOESER Virginia :Jinny Koeser, age 66, of 7420 Scheffler Road, Newton, died Saturday, January 24, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 1998, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Jay Smoke with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. She was born September 28, 1931, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Albert and Margariete Boedecker Carter. On September 6, 1958, she married Norman C. Koeser at Wesley United Methodist Church. Virginia was employed at A.H. Stock Manufacturing Co. for 25 years. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include her husband, Norman Koeser, Newton; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Charles Paulus, Manitowoc, Rose and Merlin Piepenburg, Sun City, Ariz., special niece and nephew, Barb and Leroy Reindl; two sisters-in-law, Lila Koeser and Edna Schuette, both of Manitowoc; and her dog Mitzy. Also surviving are other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur Carter. Friends may call at Wesley United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 27, 1998 P. 2 ******** (VIRGINIA L KOESER 28 Sep 1931/24 Jan 1998 (V)/SSDI)


MARY JANE KOLAR Mary Jane Kolar, 82, Green Bay, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2006. She was born Sept. 26, 1923, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., to the late Victor F. and Ann (Propsom) Anderson. Prior to graduating from college she worked for defense contractors in Racine, Wis. Mary Jane graduated from Milwaukee State Teachers College and was employed by the weather bureau in Portland, Ore. She came back to Sturgeon Bay to teach elementary school. On June 11, 1949, she married Chatfield ""Chet"" Kolar and moved to Green Bay. Mary Jane loved to be surrounded by her family and grandchildren. She was an avid reader, excellent cook and loved music. She also enjoyed tending flowers in the house and in the garden. She was a very giving and caring person who treated people with love and compassion. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. In addition to her husband of 56 years, Mary Jane is survived by four children, Elizabeth ""Betty"" (Daniel) Scudder of Verona, Wis.; John (Sandra) Kolar, Thomas Kolar, both of Green Bay; and Jean (Albert) Vest of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren, Adam, Kendra, and Austen Scudder, Christina (Matthew) Kersten, and Laura Kolar; two great-grandchildren, Madelyn and Paul Kersten; and one sister, Patricia Anderson of Los Gatos, Calif. She was preceded in death by one brother, Victor Anderson Jr. Gathering time with family and friends will be held at Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave., on Saturday, April 29, 2006, from 9:30 until the funeral service at 12 with the Rev. Earl Vorpagel III officiating. Private interment at Knollwood Memorial Park in Manitowoc, Wis.


RANDALL J. KOLAR Randall J. Kolar, age 57, of 3015 Coolidge Place, Manitowoc, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at his residence. Randall was born on March 30, 1951, in Manitowoc, son of the late James and Evelyn (Hamachek) Kolar. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1969 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He was employed at the Manitowoc Company as a painter until his retirement in 2005. Randall is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law: Eric (Amanda) Kolar, Manitowoc, and Chris Kolar and his fiancTe, Jana Hering, both of Milwaukee; one granddaughter: Angel Kolar, Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law: Linda (Steve) Graczykowski, West Bend; two nieces: Sally Graczykowski and Sandy Geier; one nephew: Greg Graczykowski; his dog, Maggie; and his favorite quarterback: Brett Favre. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, 1500 Highway 310, Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven Solberg will officiate, with burial to follow at Knollwood Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the chapel from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Kolar family.



ALBERT KOLODZIK Albert W. Kolodzik, 77, of 708 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kolodzik was born Nov. 22, 1889, at Green Bay, son of the late Fred and Whlhelmine Levenow Kolodzik. He married Mamie Brice June 12, 1913, at Green Bay and the couple resided there until coming to Manitowoc in 1918. Mr. Kolodzik was an accountant and had been employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and Fischl Dairy and Ice Cream Co. He had been a partner with Charles Gass in the operation of Manitowoc Guernsey Dairy. He retired 12 years ago. Mr. Kolodzik was a member of Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra and the orchestra and Men’s Choir of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Surviving his wife, three sons, Albert Glenn of Chatham, Mass., John of New Holstein and William, of Akron Ohio, a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Emerdine) Montey of Two Rivers and eight grandchildren. Four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, Manitowoc after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, March 3, 1967. Died: 03 March 1967, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI ********* Couple Will Celebrate Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kolodzik, 702 Marshall St., Manitowoc, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a 10 a.m. Mass of thanksgiving at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They will have a family diner at the Veterans Club, Manitowoc, and an open house from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans Club. Mrs. Kolodzik, the former Mamie Brice, was born July 23, 1891, at Green Bay. Her husband was born Nov. 22, 1889, also at Green Bay. They were married by the Rev. Anderegg at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Green Bay, June 12, 1912. The couple has four children, Mrs. Russell Montey, of Two Rivers, Albert Glenn of Chatham, Mass., John of New Holstein, and William, of Middletown, Ohio, and eight grandchildren. Original attendants who will attend the observance are Mr. And Mrs. Fred Kolodzik of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Alma Nelson of Green Bay and Edward Brice of Two Rivers. Mr. and Mrs. Kolodzik came to Manitowoc in 1918. He was employed in the accounting department of the Manitowoc Shipbuilders Corp. In 1922 he was associated with the Fischl Ice Cream and Dairy Co. Where he was secretary and treasurer for 16 years. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Two Rivers Reporter, Wed., July 18, 1962


MAMIE KOLODZIK Mrs. Mamie Kolodzik, 94, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday evening, May 21, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kolodzik, nee Mamie Brice, was born July 23, 1891, at Green Bay, daughter of the late Louis and Mary Van Pay Brice. She married Elmer Kolodzik on August 12, 1912, at Green Bay. The couple moved to Manitowoc and resided here since. He preceded her in death in March of 1967. Mrs. Kolodzik was a member of St. Boniface Parish and an honorary member of St. Ann’s Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Glen and Mary Kolodzik of Chatham, Massachusetts, Jack and Pauline Kolodzik of New Holstein and Bill and Patricia Kolodzik of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Emerdine and a brother, Edward Brice. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm Friday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm by Father Gerald. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., May 22, 1986 - page 26


DANIEL A. KONO Daniel Anthony Kono, infant son of Robert and Sandra Gambucci Kono, died Monday, September 9, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Private family graveside services will be held Monday, September 16, at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum. The Rev. Daniee (sic) Felton will officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Daniel was born September 8, 1985, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Sandra Kono of Manitowoc; his paternal grandparents, Lester and Irene Kono of Two Rivers; his maternal grandparents, Ron and Judy Gambucci of Manitowoc; great grandparents and other relatives and friends also survived. Parkside Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 10, 1985 P. 3


NICOLE M. KONO Nicole Marie Kono, infant daughter of Robert and Sandra Kono, was born and died Monday, May 11, 1987 at the Two Rivers Community Hospital, Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Survivors include her parents, Robert and Sandra Kono of Manitowoc; paternal grandmother, Irene Kono of Two Rivers; maternal grandparents, Ron and Judy Gambucci of Manitowoc; other relatives and friends. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., May 12, 1987 - page 14


APOLONARY KORLESKY Apolonary P. Korlesky, 68 of 1512 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning in the extended care facility of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Korlesky was born July 13, 1909 in Manitowoc, son of the late Peter and Mary Siuda Korlesky. He married Marie Petrosky May 10, 1928 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. After marriage the couple farmed in the Town of Two Rivers until 1952 when they moved to Manitowoc. He had also been employed with Manitowoc Portland Cement Co., retiring in 1969. Mr. Korleskey was a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens, Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706 and Cement Workers Union Local 34. Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Sandra Korlesky of Madison; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Robert Marotz of Manitowoc; a brother, Simon of Newton; a sister, Mrs. Frances Kaminski of Manitowoc, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Six brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 18, 1977 P. 3 ******** (13 Jul 1909/Dec 1977/SSDI)


MARIE KORLESKY Marie E. Meyer, age 99, of 4705 W. Whitetail Court, Manitowoc, formerly of 1512 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, went home to the Lord Thursday morning, March 9, 2006, at Whitetail Estates, Manitowoc. Marie was born on Feb. 8, 1907, in Green Bay, daughter of the late John and Pauline Jahn Petrosky. On May 10, 1928, she married the late Apolonary Korlesky at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 1977. Marie then married Conrad Meyer Sr. on Feb. 8, 1979, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He also preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1991. Marie was a member of the senior citizens of Manitowoc and CMAS of the former Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Marie was an avid gardener, winning garden of the month in August 1993. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and visiting with her friends. Survivors include one daughter: Jane Marotz of Manitowoc; one son: James Korlesky of Lodi, and his fiancee: Pat Gile of Janesville; two step-daughters: Mrs. Patricia Walker, California., Mrs. James (Luane) Kerski, Colorado; two stepsons: Conrad (Ruth) Meyer Jr., Two Rivers; Jon (Cheryl) Meyer, Appleton; three grandchildren: Cynthia Gallenberger, Annette Hagenow, Amy Drolet: 11 step-grandchildren: Robert Meyer, David Meyer. Julie Senn, Sarah Tyler and Erik Meyer, Cathy Lemarr, Mary Kerski, Diane Dicky, Joseph Kerski, Pam Walker, Wendy Walker; four great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; special friends: Delores and Donald Stefancic nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Marie was also preceded in death by one grandson: John Hagenow; a son-in-law: Robert Marotz; and two brothers and one sister. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday. March 18, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the memorial service will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski, O.F.M. Cremation will have taken place. The family will greet relatives and friends at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the American Lung Association. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Whitetail Estates, Holy Family Hospice and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their care and compassion shown towards Marie and her family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, March 15, 2006 pg. A3


ALICE A. KORNELY Alice A. Kornely, age 86, of Manitou Manor Apts., 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, August 4, 1999, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 1999, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. She was born June 19, 1913, in Newton, daughter of the late Frank and Katherine Fruzyna Bonin. Alice had been employed for several years with Paragon Electric, retiring in 1977. She married Leo M. Kornely on April 28, 1936, in Northeim, Wis. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1971. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Christian Women of Holy Innocents, and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivor include one son, Richard (Judith) Kornely, Manhattan, Montana; one daughter, Janet (Joseph) Lensmeyer, Francis Creek; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two brothers, Edwin (Janet) Bonin, Manitowoc, Ralph (Mildred) Bonin, Manitowoc; three sisters, Helen Kortas, Manitowoc, Florence (Elroy) Rodewald, Newton, Evelyn Mayer, Sheboygan Falls; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frederick and Jean Kornely, Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo in 1971. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. Friends may also call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1999 P. A2 ******** (19 Jun 1913/15 Aug 1999/SSDI)



LEO M. KORNELY Leo M. Kornely, 61, of 1121 Fairmont Ln., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kornely was born Aug. 1, 1910, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late George and Mary Koch Kornely. He attended elementary school at St. Luke, Two Rivers, and graduated from St. Norbert High School, DePere. He married Alice Bonin in 1936 at Northeim. He owned and operated Leo's Bar in Maribel until 1964. He also was employed as a dispatcher for the Johnson Cartage Co. and the George Clark Transit Co. of Manitowoc. Mr. Kornely served in the U.S. Navy in the Northern Pacific during World War II. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.), two brothers, Fred of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and George of Broderick, Calif., and five grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 2, 1971 ******** (01 Aug 1910/Sep 1971/SSDI)


DANIEL P. KORTENS Daniel P. Kortens, age 51, of 5830 CTH R, Rockwood, Wis., died Thursday, June 18, 1992, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Monday, June 22, 1992, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Monday, June 22, 1992, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 11 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Donald Schneider, with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. He was born October 22, 1940 at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and Gladys LeLand Kortens. He married the former Donna M. Close on July 1, 1961, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Mr. Kortens was a graduate of Lincoln High School, with the class of 1959. He was owned and operator of Dan’s Welding and Pump Service of Rockwod. Mr. Kortens was also employed at C.R. Meyer Company of Oshkosh, as a millwright foreman. He was a member of the Travelers Protection Association, was an usher at St. Anne Catholic Church, and was a member of Local 731 United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Survivors include his wife Donna; a daughter and son-in-law, Kari and Paul Haese, Appleton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Lisa Kortens, Kenosha, Mark and Janet Kortens, Manitowoc his step-mother, Catherine Schnell, Green Bay; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Sandy Kortens, Rockwood, Victor and Shelly Schiegg, Illinois, William and Nina Schiegg, Menasha, Joseph and Nancy Schiegg, Luxemburg, James and Nancy Schiegg, Oshkosh; four sisters and brothers-i-law, Mary Kortens, California, Katherine and Loren Kiddell II, Cedarburg, Janet and Richard Grochowski, Minnesota, Maxine and Dennis Kay, Westbend; his mother-in-law, Catherine A. Close, Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be held Sunday evening at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Donald Schneider. Herald Times Reporter, June 19, 1992 P. A2



DONNA M. KORTENS Donna M. Kortens, age 66, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died on Monday, June 30, 2008, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. She was born on Nov. 14, 1941, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Louis and Catherine (Karlin) Close. Donna was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1960. On July 1, 1961, she married Daniel P. Kortens at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1992. She was employed with Copps Food Center, Manitowoc, retiring in 2002. Donna was a very active volunteer at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Paul Haese; and an infant sister. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial service will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Cremation has occurred, and Donna will be laid to rest at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2008, until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Donna's name to the American Diabetes Association. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, and St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, for their compassionate care and support given to Donna and her family. Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 2008


HENRY J. KOSTLEVY Henry Kostlevy, 59, 4151 S. Elm Ave., Brookfield, Ill., passed away last Thursday after a lingering illness. He was born in March 16, 1907 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Edward and Dorothy Vogeltanz Kostlevy. He served in the United States Army in World War II. He married the former Verna Schroeder at Melnik on June 20, 1942 and the couple located in Brookfield where he was service manager of the River Forest Music Company. He was a member of the American Legion and the ZCJB Lodge. Survivors include his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Anton Duchon, Manitowoc, Mrs. Edwin Skarivoda, Route 1, Whitelaw. A sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Monday at the Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Robin Butler officiated. Burial was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens in the Town of Kossuth. Denmark Press - Thursday, Nov. 17, 1966 - page 12 ******** Henry J. Kostlevy, 59, a technician for the River Forest Music Co., of 4151 Elm ave., Brookfield, died on Nov. 11 in Community Memorial hospital. He was a resident of Brookfield for the past 20 years. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 14 in the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, Wis. with interment in Knollwood cemetery there. Arrangements here were at the Johnson funeral home. Mr. Kostlevy was a member of Edward Feeley Post 190, American Legion. He is survived by his widow, Verona; and two sisters. Brookfield Citizen Thursday, November 17, 1966 – Page 19


ESTHER E. KOTAREK Mrs. Peter Kotarek Jr., 63, of 2018 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital where she had been removed after suffering a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kotarek, the former Esther Blank, was born Dec. 2, 1904, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late William and Ida Guse Blank, and was married July 6, 1932, at Menominee, Mich. Before her married she was a Manitowoc County rural teacher. Survivors the husband; two sons, Eugene and Roger of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Rank of Maribel and Mrs. Gilbert Beeck of Mishicot; a brother, Arthur, of Mishicot and four grandchildren. Two sisters preceded in death. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until Thursday noon and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, May 21, 1968 – Page 7  


PETER P. KOTAREK, JR. Peter P. Kotarek, 60, of 2018 S. 9th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kotarek was born July 27, 1909, at Manitowoc, son of the late Peter Kotarek Sr. and Alvina Tadych Kotarek Sr. He married Esther Blank July 6, 1932, at Menominee, Mich. She preceded him in death May 21, 1968. He was a lifetime resident of Manitowoc and was employed as a maltster at Anheuser and Busch Inc., Manitowoc. He was a member of the Brewers and Maltster Union. He was preceded in death by a sister. Survivors include his mother; two sons, Eugene and Roger of Manitowoc; a brother, John, of Manitowoc, and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, August 16, 1969 – Page 5


HENRY J. KOUBA Henry Kouba Sr., 83, Maribel died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at a local hospital. Henry was born June 10, 1919, in the Town of Kossuth in Manitowoc County, to the late Wencil and Agnes (Pekar) Kouba. Henry married the former Ruth Mathies on May 28, 1949 in Manitowoc. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater. Henry owned and operated his garage in Rosecrans for many years and then worked at the Green Bay Correctional Institute for 16 years retiring in 1983. Henry was a member of the VFW Post # 6705 in Denmark. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; children, Henry Jr. and Pam Kouba, Maribel; Marie Dick, Maribel; four grandchildren, Richard, Mitchell Kouba, Kristen and Jonathon Dick; a brother, Jerry and Vivian Kouba, Clover; a sister, Sylvia Wanek, North Carolina. Henry was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy; parents; brothers, Jim, Joseph and Edward; and three sisters, Ann, Agnes and Elsie. Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark on Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. Parish Prayer Service 4 p.m., VFW service 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday at St. James Cooperstown Catholic Church from 10 to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial in the Knollwood Memorial Garden.


RUTH KOUBA Ruth Kouba, 92, of Maribel, passed into heaven peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Ruth was born May 16, 1920, in the Town of Cooperstown in Manitowoc County to the late Richard and Helen (Manke) Mathies. Ruth was married to Henry Kouba on May 28, 1949 in Manitowoc. Ruth was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and the Denmark VFW Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to being a wonderful mom and grandma, Ruth loved taking care of her cats, sewing, and had a beautiful flower garden. She made the most beautiful quilts and cutest teddy bears, making sure her children and grandchildren were given plenty o each. Ruth was a wonderful baker and cook, and her desserts were the best. She always loved visits from her four grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; her daughter, Nancy; two brothers, Richard and Walter and five sisters: Alma, Hilda, Loretta, Lillian and Esther. Survivors include her children: Hank and Pam Kouba of Maribel, Marie Dick and special friends Mike of Maribel; 4 grandchildren: Richard and Mithcell Kouba and Rosecrans, Kristen Dick and special friend Jeff, and Jonathon Dick, of Maribel. Friends may call at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 435 Wisconsin Ave in Denmark, on Wednesday, April 24, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:30 am, with Pastor Andy Zoerb officiating. Burial will be in the Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Cotter funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Unity Hospice for the care and concern they showed to Ruth and her family. Herald Times Reporter, April 2013


EDWARD A. KOVARIK Edward A. Kovarik, 66, of 4024 County Highway Q, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, March 23, at Holy Family Hospital, following a 10-month illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Rollin Kirk will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kovarik was born June 12, 1916, in the Town of Gibson. He married Helen Doubek Nov. 1, 1938. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth several years before moving to their present home. His wife died Jan. 14, 1969. Dec. 8, 1973, he married the former Marion Hagenow Dawidowich. Mr. Kovarik had been employed with Mirro Corporation 31 years, retiring in April, 1980. He was a custodian at Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery, was former elder of the church and a member of ZCBJ Lodge No. 20 of Melnik. Survivors include his wife, Marion, a daughter and son-in-law, Kay Lynn and Daniel Stecker of Manitowoc and three granddaughters, Kristi, Sheila and Amy Stecker. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 24, 1983 P. 3 ******** (12 Jun 1916/Mar 1983/SSDI)


HELEN M. KOVARIK Mrs. Edward A. Kovarik, 48, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since Friday. Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage. 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 Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Kovarik, nee Helen Doubek, was born Aug. 15, 1920, in the Town of Mishicot, daughter of Joseph Doubek and the late Ella Hagenow Doubek. She attended Riverview Grade School, Town of Mishicot, and was married to Edward A. Kovarik Nov. 1, 1938. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth until nine years ago, when they moved to their present address in the Town of Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. Kovarik observed their 25th wedding anniversary in 1963. She was a member of the Martha Society of the church and the Western Bohemian Fraternal Assn. No. 99 of Polivka Corners. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Kay Lynn) Stecker, of Manitowoc; her father, Joseph Doubek, of Manitowoc; and a granddaughter, Kristi. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, January 15, 1969 – Page 20


CAROLINE E. KOWALSKI Caroline E. Kowalski, age 100, a resident of St. Mary’s at Felician Village, Manitowoc, died on Monday evening, March 18, 2013, just 14 days away from her 101st birthday, at St. Mary’s. She was born on April 1, 1912 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Cecilia (Thomas) Budysz. Caroline married Ervin C. Kowalski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1967. Caroline was employed as a press operator with the Mirro Company for over 50 years. She enjoyed miniature bowling and playing bingo. Caroline is survived by one brother, David Budysz, Kellnersville. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Caroline was also preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law: Florian and Florence Budysz; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Frances and Mickey McGlin, Lucille and Florian Kleman and Sr. Mary Pacis; and two sisters-in-law: Gladys Budysz and Vilma Budysz. Funeral services for Carline will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 22, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William Van DynHoven; burial will be at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 22, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the nurses and staff at St. Mary’s Home for the care and compassion shown toward Caroline and her family over the years. Herald Times Reporter, March 2013


ERVIN C. KOWALSKI Erwin C. Kowalski, 55, of 1607 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Langlade County Memorial Hospital, Antigo. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kowalski was born Feb. 19, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Anna Okonski Kowalski. He married Caroline E. Budysz Oct. 20, 1947, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He has been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. since June 18, 1945. Survivors include his wife, three brothers, Ben and Harry, of Manitowoc and Raymond, of Fond du Lac and a sister, Mrs. Elsie Nelson, of Manitowoc. A brother, Joseph, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, May 8, 1967 – Page 9 ******** Kowalski Funeral Funeral services for Erwin C. Kowalski, 55, of 1607 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, who died Saturday, were at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Koprowski officiated and burial was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Pallbearers were Jan and Jerald Kowalski, James, David and Florian Budysz and Patrick McGlin. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, May 9, 1967 – Page 7


CHARLES F. KOZACZUK Charles F. Kozaczuk, 56, of 923 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, June 27, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth, with military rites at graveside accorded by Amvets Post No. 99. Mr. Kozaczuk was born Feb. 13, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late Julius Kozaczuk and Lottie Skrzyczynski Kozaczuk. He was a resident of Manitowoc County all his life. He attended St. Mary Parochial School and was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1943. He was a veteran of World War II serving from March of 1943 until December of 1945 with the United States Army 37th Recon Division. He married Emily A. Decker Aug. 29, 1951, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He had been employed as a pipe fitter at Mirro Company. Mr. Kozaczuk was a member of Amvets Post No. 99 and Old Timers Baseball Club. Survivors include his wife, Emily; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Dale J. and Terri of Manitowoc, David A. of Seattle, Wash., and Paul J. at home; his mother, Lottie of Manitowoc; two brothers, Edward of Manitowoc and Leo of Two Rivers; seven sisters, Mrs. Anthony (Florence) Packowski, Mrs. Tessie Trottier, Mrs. Edward (Elizabeth) Decker, Mrs. William (Phillis) Armstorng, and Mrs. Earl (Dolores) Kugler of Manitowoc, Mrs. Francis (Serena) Lemberger and Mrs. Russell (Eleanor) Franke of Milwaukee; and a grandson (private). A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 1980 P.3


EMILY KOZACZUK Emily A. Kozaczuk, age 73, of 923 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, October 2, 2000, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2000, at the Pfeffer Fuenral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. She was born December 26, 1926, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Edward and Emily Stodola Decker. On August 29, 1951, she married Charles F. Kozaczuk at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death June 27, 1980. Mrs. Kozaczuk was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Rosary Altar Society, Carmelite sand also the Cato V.F.W. Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Dale J. and Linda Kozaczuk, Sr., Hancock, Wis., David A. Kozaczuk, Kirkland, Wash., Paul J. Kozaczuk, Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Dale J. Kozaczuk, Jr., Jennifer M. Kozaczuk; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Edward Decker, Manitowoc, Bill Decker; Glendale, Ariz. Robert and Shirley Decker, Clarks Mills; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Rose and Alois Tadych, Manitowoc, Marion and Elmer Lorenz, Two Rivers, Beatrice Tomczuk, Mesa, Ariz., and a sister-in-law, Irene Decker, Manitowoc. Also surviving are many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Decker. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 pm. led by Father Roman. Herald Times Reporter, October 4, 2000 P. A2 ******** (EMILY KOZACZUK 26 Dec 1926 02 Oct 2000 (V)/SSDI)