ANDRES KALCIK Andrew Kalick birth: 6 September 1859 Bohemia death: 30 May 1895 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: George mother: Barbara spouse: Anne Kalick Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ANTON KAZDA (d. 1906) Death in Francis Creek on Saturday of Anton Kazda, a well-known farmer in that area, at the age of 45. Kazda leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral was held Tuesday. Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1906 ******* Anton Kazda a well known farmer of Francis Creek, died Saturday night aged 45. A wife and two children survive. Deceased had been ill for some time. The funeral takes place Tuesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 19, 1906 P.2 ******** (Order For Proof of Will.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the Matter of the Estate of Anton Kazda, deceased. In Probate. An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Anton Kazda of the town of Kossuth, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And Anna Kazda, of Town of Kossuth in said County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Anton Kazda died testate, at said town, in said County, on the 18th day of February, 1906; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased, and that Anna Kazda is named therein as Executrix, and praying that said Intrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Anna Kazda. It is Ordered: That said petition and the maters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 17th day of April, 1906, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated March 20th, 1906. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 29, 1906 P. 4
ANTON F. KAZDA (d. 1985) Anton (Fred) Kazda, 78, of 1115 Smith St., Green Bay, died unexpectedly Friday, April 19, at home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Malcore Funeral Home, Green Bay. The Rev. Robert B. Hayes will officiate and burial will be in Bohemian National Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mr. Kazda was born Sept 5, 1906, at Francis Creek, son of the late Anton and Anna Kazda. He married Lucille Mix, Sept. 7, 1929. The couple resided in Manitowoc where he was employed as an Engineer with Manitowoc Shipyards. In 1965 the couple moved to Green Bay and Mr. Kazda was employed by Charm Paper Products, retiring in 1970. The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary 5 years ago. Mr. Kazda was a member of Manitowoc Eagles Club. He was Founder and a member of Manitowoc Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lucile and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph and three sisters, Anna Silbersack, Mary Mraz and Helen Wagner. Friends may call at Malcore Funeral Home, University Ave. and Baird St., Green Bay, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and after 12 noon on Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 1985 P. 3
LUCY C. KAZDA Mrs. Anton (Lucy) Kazda, 83 of 1115 Smith Street, Green Bay, died Thursday afternoon, October 2, 1986, at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday at Saints Peter and Paul church. Rev. Earl Schuh will officiate and burial will be in Bohemian National Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mrs. Kazda was born April 16, 1903 at Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late John and Josephine Mix. She married Anton (Tony) Kazda on September 17, 1929 at Waukegan, Illinois. The couple lived in Manitowoc until 1965 where Mrs. Kazda was employed by Mirro Aluminum for 13 years. In 1965 the couple moved to Green Bay. Her husband preceded her in death on April 19, 1985. Mrs. Kazda was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Church, Christian Mothers, G.U.G. Society of Manitowoc and the Golden Age club. Survivors include four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Esther Mix and Mrs. Inga Mix of Manitowoc, Mrs. Myrtle Mix of Philadelphia and Mrs. Alma Kazda of Manitowoc; a special friend, Mrs. Carol Schultz of Maribel; nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry, Francis and John Mix. Friends may call at Malcore Funeral Home, University Avenue at Baird Street, Green Bay, from 4 pm to 9 pm this Friday and prior to the funeral on Saturday. Parish wake service at 8 pm Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Oct. 3, 1986 - page 14
ANNA F. KELLNER Miss Hannah (sic) F. Kellner, a native of Manitowoc County, died early Wednesday morning at a Chicago hospital after an illness of more than a year’s duration. She was 52. She was born in Kellnersville, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Kellner. Her father was Sheriff for Manitowoc County in 1918 and also at one time operated a general store and served as postmaster at Maribel. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced Thursday by the Mittnacht Funeral Home of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 9, 1955 P. 17 ******** Funeral services for Miss Anna Kellner, 53, of 907 Division St., Algoma, who died Wednesday at a Chicago hospital, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Allen McCaul will officiate and burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Miss Kellner was born April 2, 1902, at Kellnersville, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Kellner. A short time later the family moved to Maribel where Mr. Kellner operated a general store and served as postmaster. In 1912 the family came to Manitowoc. Miss Kellner attended Lincoln High School at Manitowoc and later was employed in the general office of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. She went to Chicago in 1930 where she was employed as a food checker at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. She relinquished this position 13 (or 18?) months ago because of ill health and made her home with a sister at Algoma. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Melvin Ahrndt of Algoma; a brother, Joseph Kellner of Chicago and two nieces. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The Order of the Eastern Star, of which she was a member, will conduct memorial services at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1955 P. 25
DELIA B. KELLNER Mrs. Delia Kellner, 77, wife of Joseph A. Kellner, a former Manitowoc county sheriff who died two years ago, died Monday at the home, 907 Division street, Algoma, following a six months illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mittnacht funeral home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in the Chizek cemetery, Kossuth. She was born Della Musil in Kossuth in 1873 and in 1891 was married to Joseph Kellner. They located at Maribel where Mr. Kellner operated a general store and was postmaster for many years. In 1918 he was elected sheriff and they moved to Manitowoc. In 1946 they moved to Algoma to reside with a daughter Mrs. M. H. Ahrndt. Mr. Kellner died in 1949. Mrs. Kellner was a member of ZCBJ lodge of Manitowoc. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ahrndt of Algoma and Miss Anna Kellner of Chicago, a son, Joseph V. of Chicago. Friends may call at the Wiesner-Massart funeral home, Algoma, until Wednesday noon, when the casket will be moved to the Mittnacht funeral home in Manitowoc, where friends may call after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Two Rivers Reporter, Tues., 10 Apr. 1951, page 2, col. 3
JOSEPH A. KELLNER (d. 1949) Joseph A. Kellner, 80, former sheriff and in later years custodian at the Masonic Temple, died Wednesday night at the Wisconsin General hospital in Madison. Born in Bohemia in 1868 she came to this country at an early age. He served as sheriff from 1917 to 1919. he joined the Masonic order in 1918 and was named custodian of the temple when it was completed in 1923, serving in that capacity until 1946. Mr. and Mrs. Kellner moved to Algoma to reside with a daughter, Mrs. Melvin Ahrndt. Mr. Kellner was a member of the Royal Arch Masons, Council of Royal and Select Masters, and the Commandery here and was also affiliated with the key lodge in Algoma. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Ahrndt of Algoma and Ann Kellner of Chicago; son Joseph of Chicago; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will probably be held Saturday at the Masonic Temple with Commandery escort. The body is at the Frazier mortuary. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 10, 1949 P. 2
JOSEPH KELLNER (d. 1975) Joseph Kellner, 65, of Chicago, died Wednesday evening at a Chicago nursing home. Funeral services will be at 1?? p.m. Monday at Wiesner-Massart Funeral Home, Algoma. The Rev. David Harsh will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery near Francis Creek. Mr. Kellner was born August 31, 1909, at Maribel. He was a retired mail clerk for Illinois Central Railroad. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Blanche Ahrndt of Algoma, and two nieces, Mrs. Mal__ Haucke of Algoma and Mrs. Donald Dionne? Of Tomah. His parents, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Mondays until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, January 18, 1975 P. 3
JOSEPH KIRT Joseph Kirt, of Route 2, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening March 18, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Kirt was born July 7, 1905 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Joseph and Anna Oswald Kirt. He married the former Ladonis Straka on April 14, 1936. The couple operated the Kirt Homestead Farm where he lived at the present time. She preceded him in death on Dec. 18, 1981. Mr. Kirt was a member of the Francis Creek Rockwood Senior Citizens. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, George and Minnie Kirt of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Anna Anderson of Ocala, Fla.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Marcella Straka of Mishicot and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife and two sisters, Mary Seibel and Emma Popelar. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, 5 pm to 9 pm Friday and Saturday to the time of services. Prayer service at 7:30 pm Friday by Father Donald Schneider. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., March 19, 1987 - page 21 ****** (07 Jul 1905/Mar 1987/SSDI)
LADONIA KIRT Mrs. Joseph (Ladonia) Kirt, 69, of Route 2, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, Dec. 18, at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. James L. Thomson will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Kirt, nee Ladonia Straka, was born Oct. 16, 1912, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Edward and Alvina Hostak Straka. She was married to Joseph Kirt, April 14, 1936. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth here they resided at the present time. Mrs. Kirt was a member of Western Fraternal Life Association Lodge No. 20, Melnik, Francis Creek Rockwood Senior Citizens, a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and Martha Society of the church. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; a brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Marcella Straka of Route 1, Maribel; two nieces and two nephews and other relatives. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Sunday afternoon and Monday until 11:30 a.m. and then at the church from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, December 20, 1981 P. 3 ******** (16 Oct 1912/Dec 1981/SSDI)
ANTON KLIMENT, SR. (d. 1961) Anton Kliment, 93, a lifelong resident of the Town of Kossuth, died Monday morning at Fairhills Home, Rosecrans, Manitowoc County, where he had been a patient three weeks. He died after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Dr. Henry Stammer officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kliment was born March 4, 1867 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kliment. He married Katherine Ourada in November, 1889, and they farmed in the Town of Kossuth until 1921 when they retired and moved to a nearby house. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1949. She preceded him in death May 28, 1954. Also preceding him in death were two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Oswald and Mrs. Matt Kubsch, and three brothers. He was an honorary member of ZCBJ Lodge No. 99 of Polifka Corners, Manitowoc County, and he also was a musician with the Kossuth Brass Band. Survivors include a son, Anton Jr., of Francis Creek; a daughter, Mrs. Reinhart Herrmann, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Smazel of Manistee, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Pilger, of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 13, 1961 P. 11
ANTON E. KLIMENT (d. 1981) Anton E. Kliment, 77, of 113 Packer Dr., Francis Creek, died early Friday morning, March 6, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Donald J. Feller will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Kliment was born June 28, 1903, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Anton and Katherine Ourada Kliment. He married Sylvia J. Malley Nov. 19, 1924, and the couple resided in Francis Creek. Mr. Kliment was employed by the Chicago North Western Railroad Company for 38 years, retiring in October of 1963. He was a member of the Brotherhood Maintenance of Way of the Chicago North Western Railway. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1974. Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Rita Kliment of Route 1, Whitelaw; two daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Lester Nesvacil of Denmark and Lorraine and Lloyd Bottoni of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Olive and Reinhart Herrmann of Whitelaw and four grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 1981 P. 3 ******** (28 Jun 1903/Mar 1981/SSDI)
CATHERINE KLIMENT Mrs. Anton Kliment Sr., 84, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at the farm home, following a 20 months illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Sherwood Roach, student pastor of the Melnik Presbyterian Church, will officiate and burial will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Kossuth. She was born Katherine Ourada in Bohemia in 1870 ad at the age of 15 accompanied her mother to Manitowoc County, locating in Kossuth. In 1889 she was married to Anton Kliment and the couple operated a farm in Kossuth until retiring in 1921 and moving to a nearby home. The farm is now operated by a grandson, Orville Kubsch. The couple observed its diamond wedding anniversary in 1949. Surviving are her husband; son, Anton Jr., of Francis Creek; two daughters, Mrs. Matt Kubsch of Kellnersville, Mrs. Reinhart Herrmann of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Joseph Oswald, died in 1950. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, May 29, 1954 pg. M-17
FRANKISEK KLIMENT (d. 1905) Frank Clement birth: 28 February 1905 Kossuth death: 20 May 1905 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1905 Kossuth father: Anton C. Clement mother: Kate Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRANTISEK KLIMENT (d. 1919) KOSSUTH MAN FOUND DEAD IN FIELD Frank Kilment (sic), an aged resident of Kossuth was found dead in a field on his farm Saturday evening. Mr. Kilment, who was 84 years of age, and who had retired but still maintained an interest in work about the farm, had left the house earlier in the afternoon to make repairs to a gate. When he failed to return at 6 search was made and the dead body found. Death was due to heart failure. He is survived by a family of children. The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday morning at 10. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 6, 1919 P. 3 ******** Notes from Polivka's Corners Mr. Frank Kliment Sr., aged 85 years, died Oct. 5th. Deceased was a native of Bohemia. He came to his country with his parents when 16 years old. He was twice married and his second wife died July 1st of this year, about three months ago. He is survived by four sons and two daughters. Interment was at the National Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 16, 1919
MARIE KLIMENT Notes from Brockville Mrs. Frank Kliment, aged 74 years, died July 1. She is survived by her husband, Frank Kliment Sr., and one daughter, Mrs. Anton Kliment. The funeral was held July 3 at the National Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 10, 1919
VERNON E. KLIMENT Vernon E. Kliment, age 81, of 6612 Mapleview Lane, Whitelaw died Sunday night, September 15, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Vernon was born on November 27, 1931 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Anton and Sylvia (Malley) Kliment. He was a 1949 graduate of Denmark High School. Vernon was a member of the United States Air Force serving in the Military Police from 1950-1954 in England during the Korean conflict. On June 21, 1958 he was married to Rita A. Multerer at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past June. Vernon retired from the Manitowoc Sheriff’s Department in 1987 following a thirty year career, retiring as Undersheriff. He was the director of support services of Manitowoc County and implemented the 911 program to Manitowoc County and introduced computerization to the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department. Vernon took classes at LTC and taught in the police science program at LTC. In the past, Vernon was a Red Cross instructor and NRA certified firearms instructor. IN 1961, Vernon was one of the founding members of Manitowoc County Youth Sports. In 2010, he threw out the first pitch at the 50th anniversary of Manitowoc County Youth Sports. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek, Manitowoc Yacht Club, Manitowoc Eagle’s Club #06 and WFLA Lodge #20 of Melnik. Survivors include his wife, Rita Kliment, Whitelaw; three daughters and sons-in-law: Tracy (Andy) Wallace, Whitelaw; Tammy (Joe) Cisler, Larrabee; Terri (Pat) Brouchoud, Mishicot; four grandchildren: Steven and Kevin Cisler, Brady and Brogan Brouchoud; two sisters: Delores Nesvacil, Denmark; Lorraine Bottoni, Manitowoc; two nieces and their husbands: Lynda (Greg) Ellsworth, Eagle River; and their daughter: Ashley Ellsworth, Chicago, IL; Lisa (Neil) Franz, Manitowoc; two great nephews: Tyler and Nic Franz and his faithful companion, Tundra. He was preceded in death by his parents: Anton and Sylvia Kliment; one infant granddaughter: Renee Claire Cisler; one sister-in-law: JoAnn Multerer; two brothers-in-law: Lloyd Bottoni and Lester Nesvacil. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Becker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow with full military honors accorded by Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Kellnersville at the Kossuth National Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and on Thursday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Becker will hold parish prayer services at the funeral home on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com A special thank you to Dr. Lynn Baatz, her nurses and support staff of Holy Family Memorial Cancer Care Center and Hospice for all the special care and concern shown to Vernon and his family. Herald Times Reporter, September 2013
BECKY KOCIAN Becky Kocian, of Post Lake, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Langlade Hospital in Antigo after a battle with cancer. She was 59 years old. She was born on December 12, 1953 in Manitowoc, daughter of Edward and Lola Fern (White) Kocian. She married John Raisleger on November 10, 1990 at Dacada, WI. He survives. She was a graduate of Mishicot High School class of 1972. She worked as an office assistant for several businesses in the Manitowoc and Grafton area. For 10 years she and her husband owned and operated Logicon Transportation Systems in Random Lake. She moved to Post Lake in 2003 and worked for the Elcho School district as a crossing guard and library aid. She also worked for Four Seasons Landscape. She enjoyed reading, vacationing in the Florida Keys and the Carribean. She valued her pets especially her dogs who were her companions over the last 30 years. Survivors including her husband are a daughter Kristen (Bob) Abbet, Reedsville, and her first husband Erv (Patty) Spaude, DePere. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home, Hwy 45 in Antigo. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. A memorial scholarship fund is being established for students of the Elcho School district. Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com Sheboygan Press December 19, 2012
CHARLES KOCIAN Charles Kocian, 52, of Collins, died yesterday at the Holy Family hospital after a two-weeks illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville and burial will be at the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Kocian was born in Franklin in 1895. He married Myrtle Sebo in 1944 and after a year in Manitowoc the couple moved to Collins where for two years they operated a tavern. He is survived by his wife; a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.) at home; two sister, Mrs. Michael Reedy of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Harry LeYoung of route 1, Maribel and four brothers, Matt of Kellnersville and Joseph, Frank and Lawrence, all of Menchalville. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 26, 1947 P.2
EDWARD J. KOCIAN Edward James Kocian, age 83, formerly of Francis Creek, died Tuesday, November 28, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2000, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Officiating will be Sr. Marlene Greatens. Burial will follow at Kossuth National Cemetery. Edward was born March 14, 1917, in Kellnersville, Wis., son of the late Matt Kocian, Sr. and Katherine Tisler Kocian. He attended school at the one room school house at Kellnersville. On July 7, 1936, he married Lola Fern White in Des Moines, Iowa. She preceded him in death in 1991. Eddie served our country during World War II in the South Pacific Theatre. He returned home following the war, and lived then in Francis Creek for the remainder of his life. The last several months during which time he was a resident of River’s Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center. In 1953, and Fern’s daughter Becky was born. During his lifetime, Eddie worked as a truck driver and as a welder at Manitowoc Cranes. He retired from Manitowoc Cranes in 1982. Eddie was a member of the Kubale-O’Connell V.F.W, Post #6179 of Cato. Eddie is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Becky Kocian and John Raisleger, Random Lake; one granddaughter, Kristin Spaude and her fiancé, Joseph Petska, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence and Agnes Kocian, Kellnersville, Matt Kocian, Jr., Francis Creek, June Kocian, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, and many friends also survive. Besides his parents and wife, Fern, he was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother-in-law, Molly Cherney, Eleanor and Quirin Wachal; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Rose Kocian, Victor and Isabelle Kocian, George Kocian and Florence Kocian. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersvile, from 9 a.m. Friday until the time of services at 11 a.m. The family would like to especially thank Bill Fitzgerald, Doris Schrimpf, Erv Spaude and the staffs at River’s Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their support. Herald Times Reporter, November 30, 2000 P. A2
FRANK KOCIAN Hold Last Rites for Frank Kocian Frank Kocian, 64, a rural Kellnersville farmer died at the home of a neighbor, while watching television, May 11. Death was at attributed to a heart attack. Funeral services were held Friday morning at the Sauer Funeral Home, Kellnersville and burial was in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Michael Reedy, Elcho, Wis., and Mrs. Anna DeYoung, Cato, route 2; three brothers, Matt, Kellnersville and Joe and Lawrence of Cato, route 2. Denmark Press - Thurs., May 20, 1954 - page 1
JOSEPH KOCIAN Joseph Kocian, 77, of Rt. 2, Cato died unexpectedly late Tuesday morning at the farm home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, with burial in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Kocian was born Feb. 21, 1882, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Matt and Margaret Decker Kocian. He moved in later years to the Town of Franklin. Mr. Kocian never married and was employed as a farm laborer. For more than 20 years he operated a threshing machine in the Menchalsville area in company with George Stedl. Four brothers, John, Frank, Lawrence and Charles, preceded him in death. Surviving are a brother, Matt of Kellnersvill, two sisters, Mrs. Anna DeYoung of Rt. 2, Cato and Mrs. Michael Reedy of Los Angeles; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1960, page 17
LAWRENCE KOCIAN Lawrence Kocian, 68, of Rt. 2, Cato, Town of Franklin painter and carpented (sic), died unexpectedly Sunday evening at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Kocian was born in the Town of Cooperstown on Feb. 24, 1888, the son of the late Matthew and Margaret Decker Kocian. He was a painter by occupation for many years and in recent years was also engaged in carpentry. He never married. Surviving him are two brothers, Matt of Kellnersville and Joseph of Rt. 2, Cato; two sisters, Mrs. Anna DeYoung of Rt. 2, Cato, and Mrs. Michael Reedy of Los Angeles, Calif. Three brothers, John, Charles and Frank, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 16, 1956 P.15
LOLA FERN KOCIAN Mrs. Edward (Fern) Kocian, 71, of 901 Forest Home Drive, Francis Creek, died late Monday evening, March 4, 1991, at the North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 1991, at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Rev. William J. Eberhardy will officiate with burial to follow in the Kossuth National Cemetery. The former Fern White was born November 24, 1919, in Macon, MO., daughter of the late Roy and Della Lane White. She attended schools in Macon, Mo. On July 7, 1936, she married Edward Kocian at Des Moines, Iowa. She worked for Paragon Electric in Two Rivers. She was a member of Kubale-O’Connell V.FW. Auxiliary Post 6179 of Cato. Survivors include her husband, Edward of Francis Creek; one daughter, Becky Kocian, and her husband, John Raisleger, of Random Lake, Wis.; one granddaughter, Kristin Spaude; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Raymond Richards of DesMoines, Iowa; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 1991 P. B9 ******** (24 Nov 1918/Mar 1991/SSDI)
EMMA KOLARIK Mrs. Emma Kolarik, 82, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Wednesday at home after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Kolarik, nee Emma Skwor, was born June 25, 1886, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Wencel and Catherine Shestak Skworr, and worked as a domestic in Chicago. She was married Jan. 25, 1908, to John Kolarik at Zanders, and the couple resided in Brown County until 1920 when they moved to their present farm home. Her husband preceded her in death May 12, 1955. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frances Swetlik of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Miss Lucille, at home; a niece and a nephew. Four brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 16, 1968 P. 2 ******** (25 Jun 1887/Oct 1968/SSDI)
LUCILLE KOLARIK Lucille B. Kolarik, age 83, formerly of 358 Greenstreet Road, Maribel, died early Monday morning, July 21, 1997, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 1997, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with burial to follow at Kossuth National Cemetery. Lucille was born August 18, 1913, in the town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late John and Emma Skwor Kolarik. She attended the Greenstreet School. Lucille lived and farmed on the Kolarik family farm all of her life. Survivors include one sister, Frances Swetlik, Manitowoc; a special friend, Melvin Schley, Manitowoc; one cousin and her husband, Clara (Joe) Vraney, rural Whitelaw. She was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Jim Hostak and Charles Swetlik. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 1997 P. A2 ******** (18 Aug 1913/21 Jul 1997/SSDI)
ALZBETA KOSTLIVY Mrs. Jacob Kostlevy, 97, one of the country’s oldest residents, died this morning at the home of a son, Edward, on the home farm in Gibson. She had been ill two weeks. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Husar Funeral Home, Kellnersville, in charge of E.S. Cemjla. Burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Kostlevy, nee Elizabeth Rousek, was born in Bohemia in 1844 and came to Gibson in 1869. Three years later she was married to Mr. Kostlevy and they located on a farm in Gibson. He died in 1912. Survivors are two sons, Edward of Gibson, Charles of Greenwood, Clark county, Wis.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Oct. 10, 1941 - page 2
JAKUB KOSTLIVY Notes From Melnik: Mr. Jacob Kostlevy one of the pioneer settlers of this place and about 81 years of age, committed suicide Friday forenoon by hanging himself in the barn. It is not known what caused him to commit the deed as he was in fair health. Mr. Kostlevy was a resident of this place for many years and was esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived by a wife, and two sons, Edward who it operating a cheese factory here and Charles who has made his home at Manitowoc for the past few years. The funeral was held last Sunday at 10 a.m. Interment was at the Free Thinking cemetery in the vicinity of Kellnersville. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 9, 1912 pg. 8 ******** MELNIK FARMER A SUICIDE Jacob Kostlevy Found Hanging to Rafter in His Barn No inquest will be held over the body of Jacob Kostlevy, an aged Melnik farmer who was found dead hanging from a rafter in his barn late Friday afternoon, District Atty Healy and Coroner Falge being satisfied that the case is one of suicide. Kostlevy had been in poor health for months and had become despondent and the family had been apprehensive that he might do himself injury. Friday noon he left the house and when he failed to return a search was made and the dead body was found hanging in the barn. Dr. Karnopp of Mishicot was called but nothing could be done for the man, he having been dead when cut down. Report was made to the authorities here. Kostlevy was past 60 and is survived by a widow and family. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sat., May 4, 1912
ANTON KOTIK ANTON KOTIK, OLD RESIDENT, DIED AT AGE 75 Death early today claimed Anton Kotik, who passed away at his home, 629 North Fourth street, at 6 o’clock this morning. Death was due to diabetes. Mr. Kotik was born in Bohemia in 1848 and came to this country at the age of 12. For a number of years he was a farmer near Manitowoc. Two grandchildren and two brothers, Joseph and Charles, both of Nebraska, are his only surviving relatives. The funeral will be held at Francis Creek Wednesday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald-News, 15 May 1923 p. 4
ANNA KRAINIK Mrs. Wencle Krainik (above), 79, died early Wednesday morning at the home in Francis Creek. She had been in failing health two years. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Sherwood Roach will officiate and burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. The former Anna Cherney was born in Czechoslovakia May 4, 1874, and came to the United States at 10 with her parents, who settled in the town of Franklin. On Jan. 1, 1890, she was married and the couple operated a farm near Polivka Corners until 1928. Following their retirement they moved to Francis Creek. The couple observed its 60th wedding anniversary in July of 1940. She was a member of the ZCBJ lodge of Polivka Corners Survivors include the husband; six daughters, Mrs. Ludy Larson of Oconto, Mrs. Alvina Pagel of Francis Creek, Mrs. Herman Duwe of Milwaukee, Mrs. Charles Seibert of Culver City, Calif., Mrs. William Hardgraves of Land of Lakes, Wis., and Mrs. Ralph Petersen of Manitowoc; six sons, Otto and Emil of Polivka Corners, Joseph and Ernest of Francis Creek, Edward of Mishicot and Erwin of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a brother, Anton Cherney of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Emily Dohnal of Peshtigo; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1954 P. 33
CATHERINE KRAJNIK Mrs. Catherine Krajnik, 74, of 770 E. Albert Dr., Manitowoc, died late Wednesday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Melnik Presbyteran Church, Melnik. The Rev. Gregory Meyer will officiate with burial in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Krajnik, nee Catherine Oswald, was born Dec. 11, 1902, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Wencel and Mary Kubsch Oswald. She was educated in the Kossuth area and was married to Emil Krajnik Nov 28, 1922, at Manitowoc. The couple resided at Polivka Corners for 34 years where Mr. Krajnik operated a barber shop. He preceded her in death April 30, 1972. Mrs. Kranik (sic) was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a foster-daughter Mrs. Harold (Mary Ann) Kumbalek, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Popelar, of Francis Creek and Mrs. Emma Sykora and Mrs. Mayme Polivka, of Manitowoc and two foster-grandchildren. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o’clock this Friday evening until 10:30 a.m. Saturday, when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, January 14, 1977 P. 3
CLARA KRAJNIK Mrs. Otto (Clara) Krajnik, 85, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died Thursday afternoon, Dec. 31, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. James L. Thomson will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Krajnik, nee Clara Cizek, was born Feb. 26, 1896, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Cizek Cizek. She was a lifelong resident of the Town of Kossuth. She was married to Otto Krajnik May 8, 1920. The couple observed their 80th wedding anniversary in 1980. Mrs. Krajnik was a member of Maribel-Kellnersville Senior Citzens. Survivors include her husband, Otto; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Wordell of Two Rivers, and Myvanwy and Richard Franz of Route 1, Whitelaw, 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son and a son-in-law, Robert Wordell. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 2, 1982 P. 3 ******** (26 Feb 1896/Dec 1981/SSDI)
EMIL KRAJNIK Emil Krajnik, 72, of Polivkas corners, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Krajnik was born Dec. 24, 1899, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Wencil and Anna Cherney Krajnik. He married Catherine Oswald Nov. 28, 1922. Mr. Krajnik operated a barber shop at Manitowoc for 18 years and then at Polivkas Corners for 32 years. He was past president of the former W.F.L.A. Lodge of Polivkas Corners. He was a member of the Kellnersville Fish and Game Club, Maribel Sportsman Club, Kellnersville Betterment Assn., W.F.L.A. Lodge No. 20 of Melnik and honorary member of the Manitowoc Musicians Assn. Local 195. He was a member of the Manitowoc Marine Band for 40 years. Survivors include his wife; a foster daughter, Mary Ann Cenefelt, at home, four brothers, Otto and Joseph, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Ernest, of Francis Creek, and Erwin, of Lancaster, Penn., four sisters, Mrs. Ludy (Mary) Larson, of Oconto, Mrs. Alvina Pagel and Mrs. Ralph (Ellen) Peterson, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Charles (Anna) Siebert, Fullerton, Calif. and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 1, 1972 *********** Emil Krajnik, 72, of Polivkas Corners, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Members of the Manitowoc Marine Band will meet at the funeral home at 7 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 o'clock this Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 2, 1972
OTTO KRAJNIK Otto J. Krainik, age 98, formerly of 9003 Polifka Rd., Whitelaw, died Monday, February 22, 1993, at Shady Lane Home Manitowoc, where he was a resident for two years. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM from the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Pastor John R. White will officiate with burial to be at the Kossuth National Cemetery in the Town of Kossuth, with Military Graveside Rites accorded by the American Legion Drews-Blesser Post No. 88. Otto’s parents had immigrated from Czechoslovakia and settled in Manitowoc County. He was born May 26, 1894 on the home farm in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Wencil and Anna Cherney Krainik. He was the 2nd oldest of 12 children of which four are still living. What changes he witnessed in a lifetime, from the “horse and buggy and kerosene lamp era” to space age technology. Many are the stories he used to tell of his younger days, the hardships of the long winters where in the mornings the family would wake to find snow on top of their feather ticks they slept under, or that water in the reservoir of the kitchen stove had a thin coating of ice on it. He spoke of the long hot days of summer working with thrashing crews, of walking to school in all kinds of weather often carrying meager lunches (bread with lard on it) because the times were hard. He also spoke of the unpolluted rivers, lakes and streams and the tranquility of the countryside. In winter he said the only tracks over the snow covered fields were made by deer, rabbits, quail and other wild game not by the “throttle happy snowmobilers”. He was a great sportsman enjoying hunting and fishing. He often spoke of the pranks they pulled as kids, and the fun they had at dances, of the horse and buggy getting home before they did. (Explain that one!) Otto was a private in the U.S. Army 6th Company 161st Depot Brigade serving during World War I from 1918-1919. At the age of 25 on May 8, 1920, he was married to the former Clara Cizek. They were married for 61 years and observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1980. Three children were born of the union of which two survived childhood. The couple enjoyed music and Otto played the violin while Clara played the piano or the organ. Together the couple were members of the Maribel-Kellnersville Senior Citizens. He was a member for over 60 years of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88 of Manitowoc. Clara had preceded him in death on December 31, 1981. Otto was a carpenter by trade and also was a farmer. Long were the hours he put in those days to make ends meet. Otto’s survivors include his two daughters and one son-in-law, Evelyn Wordell, rural Two Rivers, and Myvanwy and Richard Franz, Mishicot; thirteen grandchildren; twenty seven great grandchildren; one step great grandchild and one great great grandson; his brother and his wife, Ernest and Edith Krajnik, Francis Creek; one sister-in-law, Viola Krainik, Francis Creek; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Alvina Pagel, Manitowoc, Ellen and Dr. Ralph Petersen, Manitowoc, and Ann Siebert, Calif. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Rudolph, a son-in-law, Robert Wordell, four brothers, and three sisters. Friends and family may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and on Thursday until the time of services. The family suggest that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 1993 ******** (26 May 1894/22 Feb 1993/SSDI)
WENCEL KRAJNIK Wencel Krajnik, 87, of Francis Creek, retired Kossuth farmer and former town officer, died Friday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. he had enjoyed good health until stricken ill early in the week. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday at the Saur Funeral home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Sherwood Roach will officiate and burial will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Kossuth He was born in Kossuth, March 15, 1868 and married the former Anna Cherney, July 1, 1890. The couple settled on the Krajnik homestead farm in Kossuth, near Polifka Corners. They retired 28 years ago and moved to Francis Creek. Krajnik was a member of the ZCBJ lodge of Polifkas Corners and a past president and secretary for many years. He served four years as town treasurer, was a supervisor seven years and a former director of the Highland School. Interested in music, he played in many bands in the Kossuth area. Parents of 13 children, Mr. and Mrs. Krajnik observed their diamond wedding in 1950. Mrs. Krajnik died March 17, 1954. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Ludy Larson of Peshtigo, Mrs. Alvina Pagel of Francis Creek, Mrs. Ralph Peterson of Manitowoc, Mrs. Herman Duwe of Milwaukee, Mrs. Charles Seibert of Culver City, Calif., and Mrs. William Hargraves of Land O'Lakes, Wis.; six sons, Otto and Emil of Polifka's Corners, Joseph and Ernest of Francis Creek, Edward of Mishicot and Erwin of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 24 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., Jan. 28, 1956 - page M13
ADOLPH KRIZEK Adolph Krizek, 81, a resident of Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, for the past six years, died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate with burial in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Krizek was born Sept. 15, 1895, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late John and Margaret Matejovetz Krizek. He married Mary Sames in November of 1928 and they farmed in the Town of Kossuth. Survivors include his wife, nieces and nephews and other relatives. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 5 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service. A wake service will be at 8:15 o’clock this Monday evening at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, October 4, 1976 P. 3 ********* (NOTE: Tombstone says born 1896) (15 Sep 1895/Oct 1976/SSDI)
MARY KRIZEK Krizek Mrs. Adolph (Mary) Krizek, 92, former Town of Kossuth resident, died Saturday afternoon, June 28, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Krizek, nee Mary Sames, was born Sept. 19, 1887 (sic), in Bohemia, daughter of the late John and Anna Patrichna Sames. She immigrated to the United States settling in Wisconsin in 1915, and was married to Adolph Krizek Nov. 20, 1929. They farmed and resided in the Town of Kossuth until 1970. Her husband died in 1976. Survivors include nieces, nephews and other relatives. Three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service. A wake service will be at 8 o'clock Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1980 P.3 ******** (19 Sep 1887/Jun 1980/SSDI)
MARTIN KRUML Martin Krummel(sic), aged 73, died at the home of his son, John Krummel early this morning. Deceased had made his home with his son here for three years, coming here from Petersburg, Va., where he was engaged in farming. He had been in poor health for some time. He is survived by two sons, John and Peter and a daughter, Mrs. Maresh, all of this city. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the home on 521 N. 10th St., and will be in charge of one of the Bohemian societies. Interment will be at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Dec. 10, 1910
JAMES KUBSCH Wencil (sic) Kubsh (sic) 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Kubsh of Kossuth, died yesterday of pneumonia. The funeral will be held Sunday morning Manitowoc Herald News, July 3, 1920 P. 1 ******** Notes from Polivka's Corners Wencle Kubsh, 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Kubsh, died of pneumonia. He underwent an operation for appendicitis some six weeks ago and after spending two weeks at the hospital was taken home, well on his way to recovery. But after being home about a week, he suffered a relapse and some way or other contracted a cold and died Friday noon. He is survived by his parents, four brothers and four sisters. The funeral was held from the late home Sunday at 10 o'clock. Interment was at the National Cemetery near here. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 8, 1920
JOSEPHINE KUBSCH MRS. MATT KUBSCH DIES AT HOSPITAL AFTER OPERATION Following long suffering necessitated an operation for removal (missing words) at the Holy Family Hospital, Mrs. Josephine Kubsch, wife of Matt Kubsch, of Kossuth, passed away this morning. Mrs. Kubsch had long suffered, and death, though unexpected and a severe shock to many friends and relatives, came as a relief. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 from the home and burial will take place at the National cemetery at Kossuth. Mrs. Kubsch was the mother of ten children, nine of whom survive. She was born at Franklin, June 21, 1880, and was 47 years of age at the time of death. She was Josephine Naidl before her marriage to Mr. Kubsch on September 24, 1899. Surviving are her husband and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Naidl of Franklin, four daughters, Mrs. Adolph Wilda of this city, Mrs. Edward Paul of Cato, and Katherine and Olive who lived at home, and five sons, Edward of Francis Creek and George, Matt, Jr., Victor and Clarence, all at home. Six brothers also survive, being George of Minnesota, Edward of Reifs’s Mills, Charles, Frank, Mike and Jacob at home. Four sisters also remain, Mrs. Joseph Yanda of Franklin, Mrs. Albert Jung of Branch, Mrs. Anna Hynek of Manitowoc and Mrs. Victor Zahorik of Taus. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 30, 1927 P. 1
MARY KUBSCH Funeral services for Mrs. Matt Kubsch, 67, of Kellnersville, who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in the village. The Rev. Francis Wenda will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth Bohemian National Cemetery. A sister, Mrs. Joseph Oswald, preceded Mrs. Kubsch in death in 1950. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Saturday and at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter January 10, 1958 p.11 ******** Mrs. Matt Kubsch Succumbs at 67 Mrs. Matt Kubsch, 67, Kellnersville, died Wednesday evening in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She was a patient there for six days and had been in poor health for two months. She was the owner and operator of Kubsch Tavern, dance hall and eating establishment at Kellnersville. Mrs. Kubsch was born Mary Kliment in the Town of Kossuth, March 22, 1890, daughter of Anton and the late Katherine Ourada Kliment. She married Matt Kubsch Nov. 16, 1909. They operated the Kliment family farm until 1939 when they purchased the tavern business which was sold recently. Mr. Kubsch died Dec. 21, 1956. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ted Zigmunt, Kellnersville; four sons, Erwin, Casper, Wyoming; Reinhard, Kewaunee; Norman, Kellnersville and Orville, on the home farm; her father, Anton Sr., Francis Creek; a sister, Mrs. Reinhart Herrmann, Route 1, Whitelaw; a brother, Anton Jr., Francis Creek and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday evening at St. Joseph Catholic church with the Rev. Francis Wenda officiating. Burial was in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Denmark Press - Thurs., Jan. 16, 1958 - page 6
MATT KUBSCH (d. 1939) Matt Kubsh (sic) died at the farm home in the town of Kossuth Monday evening after an illness of two years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Husar Funeral Home at Kellnersville, where the body will lie in state after Wednesday noon. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Kubsh was born in the town of Franklin on September 11, 1877. He moved to the Town of Kossuth farm in 1911. In 1899, he married Josephine Neidl, who died 12 years ago. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Mamie Ivenson of Two Rivers, Mrs. Edward Paul of Cato, Mrs. Edward Spurney of Menchalville and Mrs. Earl Schmitt of Manitowoc; five sons, Edward and Matt of Manitowoc, George of Kossuth and Victor and Clarence, at home; two brothers, Joseph of Manitowoc and George of Faithorn, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Oswald of Manitowoc and 12 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1939 P. 2
MATT KUBSCH Matt Kubsch, Tavern Owner, Dies in Hospital KELLNERSVILLE-Matthew Kubsch, 68, owner and operator of the Kubsch tavern, dance hall and eating establishment in the village, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He was stricken with a cerebral homorrhage in the kitchen Wednesday morning and was brought to the hospital in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m Monday at the Saur Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Frank Svatek will officate and burial will be in the Kossuth Bohemian National Cemetery. He was born in the town of Franklin March 31, 1887, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kubsch Sr., and Nov. 16, 1909 married Miss Mary Kliment. They located on a farm in Kossuth for 12 years and the couple moved to the Kliment homestead farm in Kossuth, now operated by a son, Orville. In 1939 Kubsch took over the hall and tavern in the village which he and his wife have since operated. While engaged in farming he also operated a threshing machine for service to farmers in the area where he lived. He was a director of the Palm Grove school board for many years and a member of the Izaak Walton League and the Manitowoc County Tavern League. Surviving are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Ted Zigmunt of Kellnersville; four sons, Erwin of Santa Barbara, Calif., Reinhart of Kewaunee, Norman of Kellnersville and Orville on the home farm; sister, Mrs. Frank Blahnik of Kellnersville; two brothers, Wencel and Joseph of Polifkas Corners; and ten grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, December 22, 1955 P. 19
ANNA KUBSH Mrs. Matt Kubsh, 84, a county resident for over 60 years, died Sunday afternoon at the farm home in Kossuth, now operated by her son, Wencel, where she had been making her home in recent months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mrs. Kubsh, nee Anna Randa, was born in Bohemia in 1860 and at the age of 18 came to this county where in 1881 she was married to Mr. Kubsh. They located on a farm in Kossuth. Twenty-five years ago they retired and moved into Kellnersville where Mr. Kubsh died two years ago. Survivors are three sons, Matt and Joseph of Kellnersville and Wencel, on the home farm; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Blahnik of Kellnersville; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchidren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1944 P. 2
ELEANOR KUBSH Mrs. Eleanor Kubsh, 72, of Kellnersville(Route 2, Cato) died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, December 31, 1986, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate with burial to follow at Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Kubsh was born June 24, 1914 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Francis Kubicek and Julia Shusta. She married Wencel Kubsh on March 4, 1942 at Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. He preceded her in death June 9, 1976. Following her husband’s death, Mrs. Kubsh moved to Kellnersville. Mrs. Kubsh was present secretary of Kossuth National Cemetery and a member of Kellnersville Maribel Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son, Herbert Kubsh of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Dorothy Nooker Brotski in 1972. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Friday and Saturday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Jan. 2, 1987 - page 14
JOSEPH L. KUBSH Funeral services for Joseph L. Kubsh, 70, of Herman Road, Manitowoc, who died Sunday evening at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Milwaukee County, were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and burial was in Kossuth National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Orville Kubsch, Ted Zigmunt, George Kubsh, Albert Shimon and Otto and Joseph Krainik. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 30, 1960 P. 5
MARY ANN KUBSH Mary Ann Kubsh, age 63, of 1406 Main St., Kellnersville, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, September 8, 1997, at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 1997, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Sr. Marlene Greatens will officiate with burial to follow at the Kossuth National Cemetery. The former Mary Ann Spaeth was born May 14, 1934, in Manitowoc, daughter of John and Clara Kohlbeck Spaeth. She attended schools in Manitowoc. On January 3, 1951, she married Herbert Kubsh in Manitowoc. Over the years Mary Ann worked as a nurses aide for various nursing homes in California and the Manitowoc area. Survivors include seven sons, and one daughter-in-law, Randall (Janet) Kubsh, Green Bay, Ronald Kubsh, Sheboygan, Rodny Kubsh, Mishicot, Roger Kubsh, Oshkosh, Russell Kubsh, Kellnersville, Ray Kubsh, Manitowoc, James Kubsh, Kellnersville; seven grandchildren; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Bernard (Delores) Spaeth, Manitowoc, LeRoy Spaeth, Manitowoc; two sisters, Loretta Truetner, Manitowoc, Rose Metzger, Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by an infant son October 16, 1952. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & PFeffer Family Fuenral Home, Kellnersville, Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, September 9, 1997 P. A2
MATT KUBSH (d. 1942) Matt Kubsch, 86, died this morning at the family home at Kellnersville in the Town of Franklin. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Husar Funeral Home, with burial in the National Cemetery at Polifka’s Corners. Survivors are the widow, three sons, Matt Jr., Wencel and Joseph and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Blahnik, all of Kellnersville; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, Aug. 8, 1942 - page 4
WENCEL KUBSH Thank You – We are grateful and appreciate the kindness and sympathy at the time of our recent bereavement, the loss of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, Mr. Wencel Kubsh. We wish to thank Rev. George J. Knudson, the organist and soloist, those who gave floers and memorial offerings. We wish to thank Dr. Barylak, Dr. Lamoni, nurses of Memorial Hospital, those who brought food to the home, pallbearers, donors and drivers of cars, neighbors, friends, relatives and anyone who remembered us in any way. Mrs. Wencel Kubsh and family Manitowoc Heald Times - June 18, 1976 - page 15 ******** (04 Feb 1894/Jun 1976/SSDI)
EMIL KUCHENBECKER Emil, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kuchenberger of Melnik, died Tuesday after a short illness. The parents, three sisters and three brothers survive to mourn his death. The funeral will be held with interment at the Bohemian National Cemetery near Kellnersville. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., Oct. 30, 1912 - page 1 ******** Notes From Melnik: Mr. Emil Kuchenbecker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kuchenbecker, died at his home here last Tuesday morning, death resulting from inflammation of the glads and dropsy. The deceased was eleven years of age and was liked by all who knew him for his manly qualities and jovial nature. His parents, three sisters and three brothers are left to mourn his death. The funeral will be held Friday forenoon. Interment will be at the Bohemian National Free Thinking cemetery in the vicinity of Kellnersville. We all extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family in their sad bereavement. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 31, 1912 pg. 8 ******** Notes From Melnik: The funeral of the late Emil Kuchenbecker was largely attended despite the chilly blast from the north. Those who attended from outside the county were, Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Thor and children of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Kuchenbecker of Westboro, Taylor county, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lemke of Morrison, Brown county and Mr. and Mrs. John Sterba of Chicago. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 7, 1912 pg. 8
FRANTISEK KUNZ Death Thurs. last week in Town Kossuth of 67-yr. old Frank Kunz, a well-known resident of that town. The funeral was held Sat. Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1901 ******** (Order for Proof of Will) STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Frank Kunz deceased. An instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Frank Kunz of the town of Kossuth, in said county, having been delivered into said Court: And, Mary Kunz of the town of Kossuth in said county, having presented to said Court her petition in writing, duly verified, representing among other things, that said Frank Kunz died testate, at town of Kossuth in said county, on the 7th day of March, 1901; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased, and that Mary Kunz is named therein as Executrix, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said Mary Kunz. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last will and Testament be taken, at a special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 10th day of November, 1903, at 10 o'clock a.m. And it is further ordered, that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated Oct. 13th, 1903. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Adolph S. Chloupek, Attorney. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 29, 1903 P. 8 ******** Frank Kunz Sr. birth: 4 November 1834 Bohemia, Europe death: 7 March 1901 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth, Wis. residence: 1901 Kossuth spouse: Mary Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MARIE KUNZ From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, December 12, 1905 (front page) DEMENTED SON MURDERS AGED MOTHER Last Thursday evening Wenzel Kunz a young man 27 years of age and subject to temporary fits of insanity killed his aged mother by crushing her skull with a flat iron, giving as his reason for so doing, when arrested, that he did not feel able to support her owing, to his poor health. The murdered woman was fairly well-to-do, and moved to Manitowoc from her farm in Kossuth about three years ago. The murder was a brutal one, but owing to the mental state of the murderer there will probably be no prosecution. He will, no doubt, be sent to an insane asylum and be so guarded that he cannot injure any one. (second page) SON MURDERS HIS MOTHER J.W. Kunz of Manitowoc Says He Brained Her With Flatiron BELIEVED TO BE INSANE Daughter-in-Law Discovers Body Bound to Bed - Accused Dressed in Five Suits of Clothing. Manitowoc, Wis. Dec. 8-[Special.]- Murdered by her son, J. Wenzel Kunz, with a flatiron, Mrs. Mary Kunz, aged 70, was found dead in her home last night, blood bespattered and fearfully mutilated. The murderer confessed several hours later. He is thought to be insane. Mrs. Ignatz Kunz, a daughter-in-law of the murdered woman, discovered the body lying across a bed in the same position she had left her two hours previous, and the son was in the house exhibiting no signs of fear. The dead woman was bound and gagged, bed-clothing being used. Murder Confesses Kunz, the son, was immediately placed under arrest, and when taken to jail he broke down, became hysterical and confessed to the terrible crime. He told the officers of the flatiron which he had replaced on the stove. The man is 28 years old and came here with his mother from Kossuth, where she had lived since 1850. He has been considered insane for several years. A brother is now in an asylum in this county. Woman Was Wealthy Mrs. Kunz was a wealthy woman, and her son has been unemployed since removing to this city. He has engaged in enterprises many times, representing himself as agent of big commercial houses and often being morose, never violent, however. A year ago relatives petitioned for an examination into the man's sanity, but the case was not pushed and the matter was dropped. Had on Five Suits Kunz refuses to discuss the murder. When taken he had on five suits of clothing, a heavy overcoat and a hat. He made no effort to escape. During the night and this morning an attendant was placed with him to quiet him. Kunz advertised for a wife in Milwaukee and Chicago papers continually, and at one time opened a store here for the sale of a patent radiator. Upon investigation it was found that he had nothing in the building. It is said that he used his mother's money for his operations. ********
YOUNG MAN MURDERS HIS MOTHER Wenzel Kunz, aged twenty seven years, murdered his mother, Mrs. Mary Kunz, last Thursday afternoon between three and four o'clock at the family home on South Tenth street. The deed was committed with a flatiron. The victim was found lying on her bed, in a pool of her own blood. The murderer had bound and gagged her before perpetrating the atrocious, cold-blooded crime, than which no more heinous deed has ever been committed in this city. The skull in the back of the head was fractured. The murder was discovered by the victim's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ignatz Kunz, who immediately summoned officers. When the officers arrived, the murderer was found sitting on the porch. He was placed under arrest, and on the way to jail he confessed to the crime. He said he wanted to put his mother out of misery, she being an invalid. For several weeks he had been advertising for a wife. The Kunz family formerly lived in the town of Kossuth. The perpetrator of the crime had no occupation. He is believed to be something of a simpleton. The coroner's jury held Kunz for the murder on the confession he made to the police chief. Mrs. Kunz had made a will a few days before her death, and it is thought that this fact may have had some influence in causing the commission of the crime. It is said that the son was given but a small part of the property, for the reason that he had already received a considerable portion of his share, as the mother had supported him for years. He waived examination in the municipal court last Friday, and was bound over to the circuit court for trial. It is probable that the plea of insanity will be the defense. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 14, 1905 pg. 1 ******** WILLED SON BUT LITTLE. Reason for Murder of Mrs. Kunz Thought to Be Division of Estate. MANITOWOC, Wis., Dec. 9.(Specail.)-Because he feared that he might lose some of his rights on a plea of insanity which will be the defense, J. Wenzel Kunz, who is charged with the murder of his mother, refused to waive examination in municipal court yesterday afternoon, but a countinuance was granted in order that a brother may reach here to assist the prisoner. The coroner's jury held Kunz for the murder on the confession which he made to the police chief. That Mrs. Kunz made a will a few days ago and that this may have had some influence to cause the murder, is a theory that officers are working on. The women was wealthy and it is reported that the son was given but a small part of the estate because the mother had supported him for years. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 14, 1905 P. 2 *********** The remains of Mrs. Mary Kunz, who was murdered by her son Wenzel last Thursday afternoon, were laid to rest at the cemetery in the town of Kossuth on Sunday. The funeral left the family home on South Tenth street at 10'clock a.m. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 14, 1905 P. 2 *********** (Order to Hear Petition for Administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE. In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Kunz, Sr., deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of John Kunz, town of Kossuth in said county, representing among other things that Mary Kunz, Sr., an inhabitant of said county, on the 14th (sic) day of December, A.D. 1905, at City of Manitowoc died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Frank Kunz granted. It is Ordered, that said petition be heard at Special term of said County court to be held on Tuesday, the 16th day of January, A.D. 1906, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc City in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 20th day of December, A.D. 1905. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 4, 1906 P. 4DOROTHY KUTIL DEATH UNITES AGED COUPLE AFTER MONTH Mrs. Geo. Kutil, Branch, Joins Husband in Death. Separated by Death on Thanksgiving Day when the death of her husband occurred, an aged Branch couple have been reunited in the spirit world by the same agency, the wife having been summoned Christmas morning to join her husband in death. George Kutil, a pioneer settler of the county died at Branch Thanksgiving Day, survived by his wife. Monday morning, Mrs. Kutil, after an illness of several weeks, passed on to join him in the world beyond, death being due to the shock of sorrow of her husband's death and for several days previous to her demise, her condition had caused anxiety. Mrs. Kutil was 56 years of age and came here from Bohemia, her birthplace, with her parents in youth. After her marriage to Mr. Kutil, the family resided on a farm up to year ago when they retired and make their home at Branch and in less than twelve months, both have been summoned from earth. Mrs. Kutil is survived by six sons, Joseph, Kellnersville, Peter, this city, Frank and Clarence of Branch, Jacob, Racine and George of Antigo; three daughters, Mrs. Tompach, Racine, Mrs. S. Reindle this city and Miss Kate of Branch. Five brothers, one of whom is Thomas Wattawa, this city and one sister also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday and interment at the Natiional Cemetery at Kossuth. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., Dec. 26, 1911 - page 1 ******** Notes From Branch: Mrs. George Kutil, aged 56 years, died Christmas Day, after a few weeks illness. Her husband died on last Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. Kutil was born in Bohemia and came to this country in childhood. The family resided on a farm in Kossuth up to a year ago when they sold the farm and took up their residence in Branch. Mrs. Kutil is survived by nine children, three daughters, Mrs. Dr. Tompach, of Racine, Mrs. Stephen Reindl of Manitowoc and Miss Katie Kutil of Branch; and six sons, Joseph of Kellnersville, Peter of Manitowoc, George of Antigo, Jacob of Racine and Frank and Clarence of Branch. She is also survived by three sisters and five brothers. The funeral was held on Wednesday and was largely attended. Interment was in the National cemetery near Kellnersville. Mrs. Kutil was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by her many friends. May her soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 28, 1911 pg. 8
EMMA KUTIL Mrs. Frank (Emma) Kutil, 87, of Branch, died Friday morning in Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth national Cemetery. Mrs. Kutil, nee Emma Sykora, was born November 17, 1889 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Reznichek Sykora. She was married to Frank Kutil, February 25, 1908. The couple resided in Branch. Mrs. Kutil made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Laveck for four years. She was a patient in Family Heritage Home since Oct. 11. Mr. Kutil preceded her in death May 29, 1973. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Olive and Carl J. Laveck of Branch; a sister, Mrs. Albina Podrabsky of Melnik and four grandchildren, Carl T. Laveck of Manitowoc, Mrs. Donald (Cheryl) Domrath of Green Bay, Mrs. Beverly Schneider of Manitowoc and James Walsworth of Arlington Heights, Ill. A daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Walsworth Dethlefson, an infant son, a brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Saturday afternoon and Sunday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Oct. 22, 1977 - page 3
FRANK KUTIL Frank G. Kutil, 87, of Branch, a retired Chicago North Western Railroad Co. employee, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Kutil was born May 6, 1886 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late George and Dorothy Votava Kutil. He married Emma Sykora Feb. 25, 1908, the couple residing at Branch. He had been employed by Chicago North Western Railroad Co for 25 years. He was a member of the Benefit Association of Railway Employees. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in February of 1973. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Carl J. (Olive) Laveck of Branch; a brother, George of Green Bay; four grandchildren, Carl T. Laveck, of Manitowoc, Cheryl Laveck of Green Bay, Mrs. Beverly Schneider of Manitowoc and James Walsworth of Arlington Heights, Ill, and a great granddaughter, Jennifer Laveck. A daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Walsworth Dethlefson preceded him in death in 1965. An infant son, four brothers and three sisters also preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Wednesday until the time of service Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., May 29, 1973 - page 3 ******** Kutil – Because we cannot thank each of you personally, we take this way of telling you how much we appreciated your sympathy and help at the time of our recent bereavement, the loss of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, Mr. Frank, G. Kutil. We are especially grateful to Rev. William A. Schultz, the organist, those who gave flowers and memorial offerings, doctors of Manitowoc Clinic, nurses and staff of Memorial Hospital, those who brought food, pallbearers, donors and drivers of cars, neighbors, friends and relatives and any others who assisted us in any way. Family of Mr. Frank G. Kutil Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., June 2, 1973 - page 7 ******** (06 May 1886/May 1973/SSDI)
GEORGE KUTIL (d. 1911) GEORGE KUTIL IS DEAD AT BRANCH George Kutil, a well known resident of Branch, died Thursday, aged 63. Born at Kellnersville, Mr. Kutil had spent practically his whole life in Manitowoc county and was well and favorably known. For years he was engaged in farming at Branch and a year ago retired to spend his declining days in quiet and comfort. Mr. Kutil was married 40 years ago to Dorothy Wattawa who with nine children survive to mourn his death: Mrs. Dr. Compach and J. Kutil of Racine, Joseph, Frank, Peter, Clarence, Mrs. F. Reindl, Miss Catherine, this county. The funeral will be held at Branch Sunday at 10 o'clock. Mr. Kutil was held in high regard by a large circle of friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Fri., Dec. 1, 1911 ******** Notes From Branch: Mr. Geo Kutil, a well known resident and retired farmer, died at his home here in the village on Thanksgiving morning of a complication of diseases. Mr. Kutil was 63 years of age and is survived by a widow and nine children, three daughters, Mrs. Dr. Tompach of Racine, Mrs. Stephen Reindl of Manitowoc and Miss Katie Kutil of Branch; and six sons, Joseph of Kellnersville, Peter of Manitowoc, George of Antigo, Jacob of Racine and Frank and Clarence of Branch. The funeral was held on Sunday and was largely attended. Interment was in the National cemetery near Kellnersville. Mr. Kutil was an honest, industrious man and will be missed by his many friends and neighbors. May his soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 7, 1911 pg. 8
KATHRYN KUTIL FORMER LOCAL WOMAN PASSES AWAY AT RACINE Body of Miss Kathryn Kutil to be Brought Here for Burial Messages received today from Racine brought news of the death in that city of Miss Kathryn Kutil of this county at the home of her sister, Mrs. E.L. Tumpach? with whom she had made her home. The body will be brought here for burial, arriving at ? Sunday night. Funeral services will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs. S. Reindl, Monday and to St. Boniface church at 9. Burial will be at the National cemetery in Kellnersville. Miss Kutil was 28(sic) years of age and had been long ill. She is survived by two sisters and six brothers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 14, 1917, Page 3 ******** Notes from Branch Miss Katie Kutil, a well known resident of Branch, died at the home of her sisters, Mrs. Tompach at Racine. Her remains were brought to Manitowoc Sunday. The funeral services were held at St. Boniface Church Monday, after which the remains were taken to the National Cemetery near Kellnersville. The deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Tompach of Racine and Mrs. Stephan Reindl of Manitowoc and six brothers, Joseph of Kellnersville, George of Antigo, Peter of Manitowoc, Frank of Branch, Jacob of Racine and Clarence of Rice Lake. Manitowoc Pilot - thurs., Dec. 20, 1917
MARY KVITEK Mrs. Matt Kvitek, 85, formerly of the towns of Cooperstown and Kellnersville, died Friday afternoon at Fair Hills Home, Rosecrans, where she had been living seven months. Funeral services will be at 9:15 am Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Kvitek, nee Mary Blahnik was born Nov. 11, 1874 in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Wencil and Mary Echtner Blahnik. She was married to Matt Kvitek Nov. 16, 1893 at Greenstreet. They farmed in the Town of Cooperstown until their retirement about 15 years ago. Survivors include her husband, two sons, William of Menchalville and Charles of Rt. 1, Maribel; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Porter of Green Bay; two brothers, Frank of Kellnersville and Edward of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Chizek of Two Rivers and Mrs. Joseph Chizek of Kellnersville; 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 3 pm by Monsignor Kalisek. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., Oct. 29, 1960 - page M9
MATT KVITEK Matt Kvitek, 92, former Town of Cooperstown and Kellnersville resident, died Monday night at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. He had been a patient there a week. Before being admitted to the hospital he resided at Fair Hills Home, Rosecrans. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Kvitek was born Feb. 21, 1871, at the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late John and Anna Kopidlansky Kvitek. Nov. 16, 1898, he married the former Mary Blahnik at Greenstreet. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Cooperstown until retirement 18 years ago. His wife preceded him in death Oct. 28, 1960. Mr. Kvitek was a supervisor of the Town of Cooperstown for several years. Survivors include two sons, William of Menchalville and Charles of Rt. 1, Maribel, a daughter, Mrs. Carl Porter, of Green Bay, 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call after 7 o’clock this Tuesday evening at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock. Two Rivers Reporter, April 9, 1963 P. M-11
ANTON LEDVINA Anton (Tony) Ledvina, 70, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Saturday of apparent heart attack and exposure. He was found by a search party Saturday evening in a wooded area near his home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Officiating will be the Rev. Francis Kerscher. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Ledvina was born March 4, 1899, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Matt and Mary Psutka Ledvina. He was engaged in farming. He served with the Army in World War II and was a member of Drews Bleser American Legion Post 88 of Manitowoc. Survivors include three brothers, Matt of Rt. 2, Cato, Lewis of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and William, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Emil Krejcarek and Mrs. Alfons Zipperer, both of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 13, 1969 P. 11
LOUIS LEDVINA Louis Ledvina, 79, died Friday evening of a coronary attack at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Krejcarek, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, with whom he resided. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Ledvina was born Oct. 27, 1890, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Matt and Mary Psutka Ledvina. He was self-employed as a bricklayer and cement mason until his retirement 15 years ago. Mr. Ledvina was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge 20. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Krejcarek and Mrs. Alfons Zipperer of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; and two brothers, Matt of Rt. 2, Cato, and William of Rt. 3, Manitowoc. A brother Anton, preceded him in death Oct. 11. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 3, 1970
MARIE LEDVINA Lawrence and Joseph Kedvina are at Kellnersville for the day for the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Mathew Ledvina, who died there Wednesday at the age of fifty years after a lingering illness. Besides the husband six children survive. The burial took place at the Bohemian National cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, May 20, 1921 P. 3
MATHIAS LEDVINA Matt Ledvina, 86, lifelong resident of Franklin, died last night at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville, the Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Ledvina was born in Franklin in 1861, and in 1886 married Miss Mary Psutka. They located on the present homestead farm. Mrs. Ledvina died 27 years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Emil Krejcarek of route 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Alphonse Zipperer of Whitelaw; four sons, Louis and Anton on the home farm, Matt Jr., of Taus, William of Newton; brother, Joseph, of Glen Flora, Wis., sister, Mrs. Fred Stoker of Glen Flora; 13 grand- children and nine great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 26, 1948 P.2
ZOE PATRICIA MENEAU LIEBHABER Zoe Patricia Liebhaber, age 4 months, of 8312 Cty Trk K, Whitelaw, died Friday evening, Dec. 7, 2001 in her mother’s loving arms, at home, after a four month terminal illness. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville. Burial will take place privately on Wednesday at Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Zoe was born on July 20, 2001 in Green Bay, daughter of Samantha Meneau and Christopher Liebhaber. Survivors include her mother, Samantha Meneau of rural Whitelaw; her father Christopher Liebhaber of Green Bay; maternal grandparents, David and Kristina Meneau of rural Whitelaw; paternal grandparents, Robert and Pam Liebhaber of Appleton; maternal great-grandparents, Clarence and Marlene Meneau of rural Whitelaw, Joseph and Margaret Ruzek of rural Whitelaw, Paul and Sumiko Reinertson of Hawaii; paternal great-grandparents, William and Bonnie Eastman of Neenah, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives survive. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Robert and Patricia Liebhaber. Relatives and friends may call at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 7 p.m. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to their friends and staff of Greatland/Nelco of Green Bay and Fox Hills Resort of Mishicot for their loving support. Special thanks to her therapist, Naomi Grim and the doctors and nurses of St. Vincent’s Hospital ER, Pediatrics and Pediatric AICU, especially Dr. Keim, Dr. Whetmore, Dr. Norins and Dr. Ament. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 9, 2001 P. A10
LILLIAN LINDAUER Mrs. Joseph Lindauer, 64, of 122 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at her home early Wednesday morning. She had worked Tuesday evening at the North Ninth Street Launderers, and when she returned home complained of feeling ill. Her death was due to a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. She was born Lillian Cisler May 19, 1891, in Kellnersville, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Cisler and in 1917, she was married to Joseph Lindauer. He died in 194? (46 or 48). Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Fruzyna and Mrs. Harold Seiler of Manitowoc; five sons, Harry and Ervin Strzyzewski of Manitowoc, William and Joseph Lindauer of Manitowoc and Bernard Lindauer of Oconomowoc, Wis.; two brothers, William and Fred of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Khail of Monterey Park, Calif., Mrs. Joseph Ruzek and Mrs. Ray Schleis of Manitowoc; and 15 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 4, 1956 P. 15
ANTON MALLEY The following sent in by family researcher/see contributors page CIVIL WAR VETERAN ANSWERS FINAL CALL AT KELLNERSVILLE: The dark shadow of death has again claimed another of the few remaining heros of the Civil War, last Thursday morning when Mr. Anton Malley, aged 78, the well-known veteran of Kellnersville, passed on to the west, and who was one of the last know veterans of that community. Mr. Malley Voluntarily enlisted in Company G, 39th Regiment of Wisconsin on June 10, 1864 at Manitowoc and was stationed at Camp Washburn under the supreme command of Capt. Aug. Dueno of Manitowoc. He was wounded several times during his volunteered service, and was honorably discharged on the 22nd day of September 1864. Deceased was a native of Bohemia, born on May 20, 1844, coming to this country with his parents when 8 years of age in the year of 1852. He was married to Miss Mary Menchal in the town of Franklin on the 18th day of November 1867, who now mourns his departure. Mr Malley was in good health up to a few years ago when an infection set in his right leg which necessitated the amputation of the same to the knee, in connection with which diabetes claimed him. The funeral took place Saturday morning at the home of his son Joseph at Kellnersville, with whom, he and his wife have made their home since Mr. Malley has retired from farming. He was laid to rest in the National Cemetery of Kossuth with National colors with six grandsons acting as paulbearers. Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anton Malley, Kellnersville; one daughter, Mrs. George Stradal of Kellnersville; two sons, Joseph of Kellnesville and Anton of Shawano, Wis. The veteran was a father of the late Adolph Malley of this city who died in 1906, leaving a widow and five children to mourn. Those attending the funeral from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs Anton Malley and family of Shawano, and Albert, Adolph, Mayme, and Edwin Malley of this city.
JOSEPH MALLEY Joseph Malley, 87 (photo), former Kellnersville resident, died Tuesday morning at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, where he had resided for the last two years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth Cemetery. Mr. Malley was born July 8, 1881, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Anton and Mary Menchal Malley. He married Josephine Wachel May 29, 1901, in the Town of Franklin and farmed there. The couple celebrated its 67 wedding anniversary this year. In 1929, they moved to Kellnersville, where he operated a thresher. He was a former assessor of the Town of Franklin, director of the former Kellnersville school district, Joint 9, agent of the Threshermen Mutual Insurance Agency and member of Z.C.B.J. Lodge 99, of Polifka Corners. Survivors include his wife of Family Heritage Home; a son, Edwin, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Anton Kliment, of Francis Creek and Mrs. Lydia Skarvan of Santa Anna, Calif., eight grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 14, 1968 P. 32
JOSEPHINE MALLEY Mrs. Josephine Malley, 94, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Kellnersville, died Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate with burial in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Malley, nee Josephine Wachal, was born May 4, 1880 in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Wachal. She was married to Joseph Malley May 29, 1901 in the Town of Franklin, residing there most of their lives. Mr. Malley preceded her in death Aug. 13, 1968. Survivors include a son, Edwin, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Anton (Sylvia) Kliment of Francis Creek and Mrs. Lydia Skarvan of Santa Anna, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home from 5 to 9 pm Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., Mar. 29, 1975 - page 3 ******** (04 May 1880/Mar 1975/SSDI)
MARIE MALLEY Brockville – A number of our people attended the funeral of Mrs. Mally Saturday Manitowoc Herald News - Fri., Oct. 10, 1924
FRANK MAREK (d. 1920) CITY BRIEFS…Mr. and Mrs. Henry Teteak are at Maribel fo the day being called there by the death of the latter’s father, Frank Marek, which occurred this morning. Manitowoc Herald News, December 22, 1920 P. 3 ******** Notes from Polivka's Corners Our local lodge, Z.C.B.J., has lost one member, Frank Marek, of Cooperstown, at the age of 63. He is survived by his wife and four children, Joseph of Manitowoc, Mrs. Anna Soukoup of Melnik and Walter at home. The funeral was held Friday, December 24, with the ceremonies in charge of our local Z.C.B.J. Interment was at the National Cemetery here. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 30, 1920
FRANTISEK MAREK From the co. death record, vol.4 page 133 Frank Marek b: date unknown, at Tabor, Bohemia, Europe d: 11 Oct. 1892, Tn. Kossuth, age 72, cause: Liver complaint wife: Cath or Certh Marek (hard to read first name) father: Joseph Marek mother: unknown
HELEN MAREK (The following obituary was donated by a family member) Mrs. Frank Marek, nee Helen Znamenacek, 82, died yesterday at the home of her daughter. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with Frank Cherny officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mrs. Marek was born in Cooperstown in 1866 and in 1885 was married to Frank Marek. They lived on a farm in Cooperstown. He died 27 years ago and Mrs. Marek came to live with her daughter two years ago. Survivors are a son, a daughter, seven grandchildren and 11 great grand- children.
WALTER MAREK From the co. death record, vol. 39, page 82: Walter Marek b: 3 Dec. 1895, at Cooperstown d: 6 Feb. 1946, cause Apoplexy wife: Emma father: Frank Marek, b. Cooperstown mother: Helen Znamenacek, b. Cooperstown
WENDY MAE JOHNSON MARSHEK Wendy Mae Johnson Marshek, 11, of Central Colony, Madison, died Sunday, June 14, at Central Colony. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hedrick will officiate and burial will be in Bohemian National Cemetery, Town of Kossuth. Wendy Mae was born Wendy Mae Johnson May 10, 1970, at Green Bay, daughter of Melvin Johnson and Katherine Zak. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Katherine and Jeff Marshek of Route 2, Riefs Mills Rd., Manitowoc; two stepsisters, Crystal Marshek of Manitowoc and Theresa Johnson of Oneida, Wis.; maternal grandmother, Beatrice Zak of Green Bay; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Lillian Johnson of Oneida and paternal stepgrandparents, Cyril and Greta Svatek of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Central Colony, Madison, Wis. Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 1981 P. 3
BARBARA MATEJOWITZ Mrs. Frank Matejowitz, 68, of Branch was found dead in the garage of her home late Tuesday by relatives who had come to spend the night with her. It was ascertained that she had taken her life early in the afternoon. Her husband died six days ago. Funeral services have not been completely arranged and will be announced Thursday. She was born Barbara Shanda, daughter of the late George and Margaret Zachek Shanda in the Town of Franklin, 1887. On April 15, 1918(?) she was married to the late Frank Matejowitz. They settled at Polifka's Corners and 30 years ago moved to Branch. Mr. Matejowitz was a mason by trade. Survivors include a brother John Shanda of Kellnersville; a half sister Mrs. Mary Tomasek of Chicago and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Sauer Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 2 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 3, 1956 p.15 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Matejowitz, 68, of Branch who died Tuesday, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 4, 1956 p.29
FRANK MATEJOWITZ Frank Matejowitz, 72, of Branch, died late Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of four weeks. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be at Kossuth National Cemetery. Born Sept. 3, 1884, in the Town of Kossuth, he was the son of the late Anton and Barbara Hruska Matejowitz. He married Barbara Shanda April 15, 191__ and the couple ____ lived at Polifka Corners before moving to Branch 30 years ago. Mr. Matejowitz was a mason by occupation and had been employed seven years at Eastman Mfg. Co., of Manitowoc. He is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. John Reznichek, of Reif Mills, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 27, 1956 P. 29 ******** The marriage of Miss Barbara Shanda of Franklin and Frank Matejowiski (sic) was solemnized by Judge Chloupek in probate court yesterday. They will reside at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 16, 1918 P. 5
DOROTHY M. MCKENNA Mrs. Dorothy McKenna, 70, of (too light) St., Wauwatosa, died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. James P. Massart will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. McKenna, nee Dorothy Mohus was born April 27, 1906 at Oconomowoc, daughter of the late August and Nettie Ibson Mohus. She was married to Harold McKenna in 1926 at Watertown. He preceded her in death July 8, 1946. She was a resident of Manitowoc and Francis Creek until 196? when she moved to Wauwatosa. Survivors include six sons, (private); a daughter, (private); 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, August 25, 1976 p.22
HAROLD F. MCKENNA Harold F. McKenna, 47, of route 1, Whitelaw, died Monday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. He was born in 1898 and in 1924 married Dorothy Melius. He was employed as a machinist for the Manitowoc Ship Building company the past five years. Survivors are his wife, daughter, (private); six sons, (private), mother, Mrs. Maude McKenna of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Lavern Smith of Hollywood, Calif., and Mrs. Eileen McKenna and Mrs. Lester Wolfe of Milwaukee. The body may be viewed after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 9, 1946 P. 2
CATHERINE MENCHAL Mrs. Catherine Menchal, 84 (photo), widow of the late Stephan Menchal, who was the founder of the village of Menchalville, died Thursday evening at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jacob Sleger, at Polifka’s Corners. She had been in failing health for the past four months. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville with the Rev. Yaroslav Vrany officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Born Catherine Hynek in the town of Franklin in 1864, Mrs. Menchal was a daughter of the late John and Anna Hynek. She was married to Stephan Menchal in 1882 and the couple operated the first store in Menchalville until Mr. Menchal’s retirement in 1910. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June, 1947, a short time before Mr. Menchal’s death. Surviving are a son, Joseph, of Menchalville; two daughters, Mrs. Sleger and Mrs. Joseph Remiker of Menchalville; 11 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home this evening and until the time of services Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 2, 1948 P. 2
STEPHEN MENCHAL Stephan Menchal, 86 (photo) first and only postmaster of Menchalville, died late Saturday afternoon at his home in Menchalville following an illness of three months. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville with burial in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Menchal, after whom the village of Menchalville was named, was born in Franklin, June 29, 1861. He married Catherine Hynek June 28, 1882. The couple observed its 65th wedding anniversary this year. Following their marriage, the Menchals lived south of Kellnersville for 12 years and then moved to the present Menchalville and built a tavern and store on one side of the road and a dance hall on the other side. In 1895 when the first post office was quartered in the Menchal business place, Mr. Menchal became the first and only postmaster and the name of the community became Menchalville. He also had the first telephone in the village. Rural free delivery came into existence about 10 years later and the post office was discontinued. When Mr. Menchal was in his late 20s he helped organize the Franklin brass band which played for many dances throughout the county. Mr. Menchal was a shoemaker by trade but discontinued it while operating his business place. He retired in 1910 but had been engaged in the shoemaking trade again for the last 20 years as a pastime and because he enjoyed meeting people. Survivors are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Remiker of Menchalville and Mrs. Jacob Sleger of Polifka’s Corners; son, Joseph of Menchalville; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The body may be viewed this evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 28, 1947 P. 2
ANNA MENCL Notes From Kellnersville: Mrs. W. Menchal an old and respected lady of this town was buried on Saturday last at the public cemetery at Kossuth. Deceased was 77 years of age, a kind mother and a true friend whose loss is deeply mourned by the family she leaves behind. "As her life was, shall be her reward," is our wish. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 1, pg. 5 ******** Mrs. Menchal mother of Stephen Menchal of Franklin died on Thursday morning last and was buried on Saturday. She was 77 years old. Manitowoc Pilot, February 1, 1900 ******* (1880 Franklin census: James Menchel age 66; Ann 50; son Stephan 20 Boot and Shoe maker) ******** Annie Pekarek Mencel Wisconsin, Death Records Name Annie Pekarek Mencel Event Type Death Event Date 1900 Event Place Franklin, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Franklin, Gender Female Age 77 Marital Status Widowed Race W Birth Date 1823 Birth Year (Estimated) 1823 Birthplace Bohemia Burial Place Kossuth, Cemetery Public Cemetery Father's Name Daniel Pekarek Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Birthplace Europe Spouse's Name Wencel Mencel "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch, Annie Pekarek Mencel, 1900; citing Death, Franklin, Manitowoc, Wisconsin ******** Annie Pekarek Mencel Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Annie Pekarek Mencel Gender Female Burial Place Kossuth Death Date 25 Jan 1900 Death Place Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 77 Birth Date 1823 Birthplace Bohemia, Europe Occupation Farmer'S Wife Race White Marital Status Widowed Spouse's Name Wencel Mencel Father's Name Daniel Pekarek Father's Birthplace Europe Bohemia Mother's Birthplace Europe Citing this Record "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch, Annie Pekarek Mencel, 25 Jan 1900; citing Public Cemetery, Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
WACLAV MENCL From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - 1898 Wenzel Menchal of Kellnersville died on Thursday of last week. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 11, 1923 ******** Wenceslan Menchel birth: 16 May 1812 Bohemia death: 6 January 1898 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth residence: 1898 Franklin, Manitowoc Co. father: Menchel spouse: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ELWOOD C. MILLER Elwood C. Miller, age 78, of 3515 Forest Circle, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, December 8, 1993, at Two Rivers Community Hospital, Two Rivers. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 13, 1993, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Robert Meyer with burial at Bohemian National Cemetery, Town of Kossuth. He was born October 3, 1915, at South English, Iowa, son of the late William and Alice J. Burtler Miller. He married the former Gladys Pilger June 26, 1943, in Manitowoc. Mr. Miller was employed with Manitowoc Engineering for 41 years until his retirement. He was very active in Boy Scouts and enjoyed working with many Scouts over the years. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Miller, Manitowoc; one son, Stephen W. Miller, Arkansas; two grandsons, Demian, Arkansas, Chris, Louisiana; one brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Edna Miller, Texas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Glaydon, Merlyn, Harold, Forrest, and two sisters, Grace Miller and Mabel Bonar. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 9, 1993 P. A2 ******** (03 Oct 1915/08 Dec 1993/SSDI)
GLADYS M. MILLER Gladys M. Miller, age 88, of 3404 Memorial Drive, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Aurora Memorial Medical Center of Manitowoc County. Gladys was born on Feb. 20, 1921, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Stephen and Emma (Yenna) PIlger. She married Elwood . Miller on June 26, 1943, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in deth on Dec. 8, 1993. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Stephen W. (Janette) Miller, Manitowoc; grandson; Christen Hietkamp; special niece: Maryls (Harrison) Struthers, Cato; two special grand nephews, Ryan Strothers, Manitowoc; and Matthew Strothers, Cato. Other relatives and friends also survive. Gladys wsa preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elwod; three brothers: Clarence, Norman, and Victor Pilger Cremation will have taken place. Burial of her cremated remains will be at Kossuth National Cemetery. The Jens Family Fuenral Home & Crematory is assisting the Miller family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Human (sic) Society. Herald Times Reporter, June 17, 2009
BOHUMIL MINOVSKY (Order to Hear petition for Administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc County Court, In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Theofil Minovsky, Deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of John Minovsky, of the town of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, representing among other things that Theofil Minovsky, an inhabitant of said county, on the 27th day of May, A.D. 1911, at the town of Manitowoc Rapids died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the father and only heir at law of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to John Minovsky granted. It is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Wednesday, the 5th day of July, A.D. 1911, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the county Judge in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc, in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 6th day of June A.D. 1911. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. A.. Schenian, Attorney. Manitowoc Pilot, June 8, 1911 P. 4
JAN MINOVSKY OLD SETTLER OF COUNTY IS DEAD- AGED 87 John Minovski, one of the oldest residents of the county, died at his home at Branch last night, aged 87, death being due to infirmities and complications and followed a decline that had been going on for many months. The funeral will be held Thursday morning with burial at the National Cemetery at Two Creeks. Mr. Minovski was born in Bohemia and came to Manitowoc County more than fifty-five years ago. He engaged in farming and had always made his home here. He was twice married, his second wife passing away in 1905. One daughter, Mrs. Mary Kaderabek, Branch and one son, Joseph Minovski of Milwaukee survive. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1925 - page 12
MARIE MINOVSKY Mrs. John Minovsky, a well known resident of Kossuth, died Sunday afternoon, April 23, aged 66 years. The cause of her death was Bright's disease. She was a native of Bohemia. Her maiden name was Mary Kapitan. November 5, 1861, she was married to John Minovsky. In 1867 the couple came to this country, settling at Branch, this county, where they resided for six years. Mr. and Mrs. Minovsky and children then removed to Friendship, Adams county, where they resided nearly 30 years. In 1902 the family returned to this county, settling near Francis Creek. The decedent is survived by her husband, John Minovsky; two sons, Joseph and Thonfilt, and one daughter, Mary Minovsky. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, April 25, interment being at National cemetery, town of Kossuth. Mrs. Minovsky's death is regretted by a large circle of friends and the bereaved husband and children will have the sympathy of all who knew her. The Manitowoc Pilot, May 4, 1905
ALVIN MIRINOVSKY Albin Mirenovsky birth: 11 December 1904 Franklin death: 19 December 1904 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth residence: 1904 Franklin father: Joseph Mirenovsky mother: Mary Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ANNA MIRINOVSKY Anna Moravec Muremovsky birth: 10 March 1872 Bohemia, Europe death: 26 February 1902 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth residence: 1902 Franklin father: Mathias Moravec mother: Anna spouse: Joseph Muremovsky Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JOSEPH MIRINOVSKY FARMER BLOWS HEAD OFF WITH GUN J. MIRIJOVSKY(sic) ENDS LIFE AFTER DRAWING WILL Was Successful Farmer But Believed To Have Worried Over Farm Transfer Slipping from his home during the early hours of the morning Joseph Mirijovsky, a town of Franklin farmer, made his way to the barn with a shot gun, laid down a blanket which had been carefully placed and then tore off the top of his head with a single charge of the gun. His body was found several hours later by Mrs. Slager who was living at the Mirijovsky home and who went out to seek the man when he failed to appear for breakfast. Coroner W.G. Kemper was called and pronounced the man a suicide, holding that no inquest would be necessary. Was Successful Farmer. Mirijovsky, who was about fifty-seven years old came to this country from Bohemia as a young man and without a dollar and was regarded as a most successful farmer and a rather keen businessman. He had recently disposed of his farm to Joseph Shavlik at what was considered a very good price and had purchased the Wenzel Krajnik place just across the road but in the town of Kossuth where his own farm had been in the town of Franklin. He is said to have regretted making the deal and had attempted to buy the old home back from the new owners. He was making arrangements to move when the attempt failed but that failure appeared to have worried him. He had also been in ill health for several months. Asks to Have Will Drawn. Only a short time ago Mirijovsky came to the office of Attorney Lawrence Ledvina and asked to have his will drawn and two days ago he returned to sign the completed copy. He was extremely particular in drawing the document but gave no indication that he expected to die within a short time. Mirijovsky was twice married, his first wife having died many years ago and he is survived by his widow and three children. One of these, a son, Joseph, taught school at Kellnersville before the world war, enlisted and served overseas and after his return went west and has not been heard from since. Mary and Helen, daughters, are at home. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at noon today but will probably be held Tuesday at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 02, 1928 Page 4
MARY MIRINOVSKY Mrs. Mary Mirijoesky, 53, died last night of heat stroke at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward J. Chizek, Kellnersville. She was taken ill two days ago. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Husar and Wachal funeral home, Kellnersville with interment in the Kossuth National Cemetery. The maiden name of Mrs. Mirijoesky was Mary Lils?. She was born in Bohemia in 1883 and came to this country in 1903. Later that year she married Joseph Mirijoesky and they took up their residence on a farm in Franklin. Mr. Mirijoesky died in 1928 since which time Mrs. Mirijoesky has made her home with a daughter. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Chizek and Miss Marie Mirijoesky, Chicago and a brother in Bohemia. The body is at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, July 14, 1936 - page 12
ANNA MUSIL Notes From Maribel The funeral of the late Mrs. Wencel Musil took place from the residence of her son-in-law, Jos. Kellner, last Thursday morning. Interment was at the cemetery in Kossuth. She is survived by a husband, one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Kellner, and three sons, Lewis Musil of Racine, Frank Musil of Wayside and Jos. Musil of Manitowoc. They were all present at the funeral. Mrs. Musil was a native of Bohemia and settled in this vicinity with her husband forty-three years ago. She will long be remembered by her many friends and neighbors as a woman of great charity toward the sick and needy, and also for her strict attention to the duties of a wife and mother. Manitowoc Pilot, February 27, 1908
DOROTHY MUSIL Mrs. Joseph Musil Sr., 88, who made her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Trost, of 513 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Robin Butler officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Musil, nee Dorothy Johanek, was born Aug. 8, 1876, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Edalbert and Margaret Buffka Johanek. She was married to Joseph Musil at Kellnersville in 1894 and the couple located at Manitowoc. Mr. Musil died Aug. 9, 1940. Surviving are eight sons, Joseph, Louis and Lester of Manitowoc, Edward of West Allis, Edwin of Milwaukee, Robert of Sheboygan Falls, William of Madison and Charles of Two Rivers; five daughter, Mrs. Ray (Lillian) Korlesky, Mrs. Roy (Bessie) Scherer, Mrs. Leonard (Sylvia) Trost and Mrs. William (Gladys) Reno of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harry (Florence) Springer of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Anna Kerchill, of Apple Valley, Calif., 38 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 21, 1950
JOSEPH MUSIL Funeral services for Joseph Musil, retired milk dealer who died Tuesday at his home at 1038 Menasha Avenue, will be held at Friday at 2 p.m. at The Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Musil died on day after his 75th birthday. He had been ill for more than a year. The body is lying in state at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald times - Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1940 - page 2
VIRGINIA L. NEUSER Virginia L. Neuser, age 77, of Whitelaw, died peacefully Monday, May 2, 2016 at her residence with her family at her side. The former Virginia L. Knuth was born on August 28, 1938 in Maribel, daughter of the late Norman and Alma (Loppnow) Knuth. She attended Maribel Grade School and graduated from Denmark High School. On May 30, 1959 she married Wayne A. Neuser in Francis Creek. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2008. Virginia was an avid crossword puzzler and enjoyed playing Jeopardy with her family every day, rarely losing. She also enjoyed watching PBS mysteries She is survived by her five children: Douglas W. Neuser, Whitelaw; Scott Neuser and his fiancé: Margie Doern, Sheboygan Falls; Leanne Booher, Whitelaw; Eric Neuser, Whitelaw; Craig Neuser, Kellnersville and his special friend: Antonia Girard; five grandchildren: Jasmine and Brandon Neuser, Sheboygan Falls; Andrew Booher and his special friend: Megan Kettner, Kaukauna; Alexander Booher, Orlando, FL; Alison Booher, Whitelaw. She is survived further by a brother and sister; one sister-in-law; Sharon Schamburek, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law: Elmer Retzlaff, Two Rivers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Norman and Alma Knuth; her husband: Wayne A. Neuser; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Frank and Rose Neuser; son-in-law: Bill Booher; one special sister: Marcy Retzlaff; brother-in-law: Bob Bries. Private family services were held at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville. Rev. Richard Klingeisen officiated with burial of her cremated remains to take place at a later date at Kossuth National Cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 8, 2016
WAYNE A. NEUSER Wayne A. Neuser, age 73, of 115299 San Road, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at his residence. Wayne was born on May 31, 1934, in the town of Kossuth, son of the late Frank and Rosalie (Fierst) Neuser. He graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1952. Wayne entered the U.S. Air Force in 1953 and served for three years in England with the Air Weather Service until his discharge in 1957. He married the former Virginia Knuth on May 30, 1959, at Francis Creek. Wayne was a self-employed barber for 12 years in Reedsville. Wayne retired from farming, followed by employment as a dump truck driver for paving contractors, retiring in 1998 from James Cape & Sons Co. and Teamsters Union, Local #43 Racine. Wayne enjoyed 10 years of retirement, caring for his yard and garden working in his garage workshop making and repairing things for his family and friends. Wayne was a loyal fan of certain area bands and also enjoyed listening to a variety of recorded music. Survivors include his wife; Virginia Neuser, Whitelaw; five children: Douglas Neuser, Whitelaw, Scott (Margie) Neuser, Sheboygan Falls; Leanne (Bill) Booher, Whitelaw; Eric Neuser, Whitelaw; and Craig Neuser, Whitelaw; five grandchildren: Andrew, Alex and Alison Booher, Whitelaw; Brandon and Jasmine Neuser, Sheboygan Falls; one sister: Sharon Schamburek, Crivitz; special brother-in-law: Elmer Retzlaff, Two Rivers; family friend: Kathy Brooks. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; special friend and sister-in-law: Marcy Retzlaff; brother-in-law Bob Bries and other relatives and friends. Private funeral services were held on Monday, April 7, 2008, with family and close friends at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen officiated, with burial at Kossuth National Cemetery. The Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Kellnersville accorded military graveside services. Wayne’s family would like to thank the Whitelaw Firefights, Valders Ambulance, Dr. Nelson and his ER staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the special care given to Wayne. Herald Times Reporter, April 2008
EMMA OSWALD Mrs. Joseph Oswald, 57 (above), of route 5, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, following a nine weeks illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc. The Rev. __ M. Phipps will officiate and interment will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. She was born Emma Kliment in Kossuth in 1893 and in 1913 was married to Mr. Oswald. They located on a farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. She was a member of the Branch Home Makers and the JCD lodge. Survivors are her husband; a son, Lester of route 5, Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Leonard Glaeser of Manitowoc, Mrs. Goeffrey Haycraft of Racine and Mrs. Carl Bolle Jr., of route 1, Whitelaw; a brother, Anton Kliment Jr., of route 2, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Matt Kubsch of Kellnersville and Mrs. Reinhart Herman of route 1, Whitelaw; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kliment of route 2, Manitowoc; and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 27, 1950 P. 4
JOSEPH OSWALD (d. 1962) Joseph Oswald, 68, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at home following a coronary heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Oswald was born Sept. 22, 1893, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Wencil and Mary Kubsch Oswald. July 15, 1913, he married Emma Kliment at Manitowoc. The couple located on the Oswald farm and operated it until about two years ago when Mr. Oswald retired. He was a pigeon fancier and fisherman and hunter. Survivors include a son, Lester of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Glaeser of Manitowoc and Mrs. Jeffrey Raycraft of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother, Emil of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Popelar of Francis Creek. Mrs. Emma Sykora and Mrs. Louis Olivka of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Emil Krainik of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; 12 grandchildren and a great grandchild. His wife preceded him in death, Nov. 25, 1950. A son, two daughters and a brother also preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 10, 1962 P. 19
LOUIS OSWALD SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD KOSSUTH BOY CLAIMED BY DEATH Louis Oswald, 17-year-old son of Mrs. Mary Oswald, died at his home at Kossuth yesterday after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the home at 1 o’clock and burial will take place at the National cemetery. Deceased was born October 29, 1910 and is survived by his mother and four sisters, Mrs. Michael Popelars of Kossuth, Mrs. Charles Sykora, Mrs. Louis Polivka and Mrs. Emil Kraynik of Manitowoc, and two brothers, Joseph of Branch and Emil at home. Manitowoc Herald News, July 12, 1927 P. 1
MARY OSWALD Mrs. Mary Oswald, 89, of 1128 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since a heart attack a week ago. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Henry Stammer, pastor of Melnik Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Oswald was born Mary Kubsh April 24, 1871, in Bohemia, daughter of the late George and Mary Kirt Kubsh. At the age of two, she and her parents came to the United States and settled in the Town of Franklin. She was married to Wencel Oswald Jan. 30, 1891, and they settled on a farm in the Town of Franklin for a few years. They then moved to a farm near Polivka Corners. She remained on the farm 10 years after the death of her husband in January, 1919, and then moved to Manitowoc. Her hobbies were knitting and caring for plants and flowers. Two sons, William and Louis, a daughter, Christina, and three brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Joseph of Branch and Emil of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Anna Popelar of Francis Creek, Mrs. Emma Sykora and Mrs. Louis Pilivka of Manitowoc and Mrs. Emil Krainik of Polivka Corners; 11 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 30, 1960 P. 9
OLIVE OSWALD Mr. and Mrs. J. Oswald of Branch will have the sympathy of friends in the death of their little daughter, Ollie, aged four and one-half years. The child died yesterday after a short illness, of scarlet fever. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News, January 12, 1921 P. 1
WENCEL OSWALD Notes form Brookville On June 19, Mr. Wencel Oswold died at his home in the town of Kossuth at the age of 54. He is survived by his wife, seven children and one brother, Frank Oswald of Taus, Wis. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 10, 1919
ANTON OURADA Death Mon. in Manitowoc Rapids, after a short illness, of Anton Ourada, a miller there. The deceased, who was only 22, leaves his parents who live in Kellnersville and several sisters. The funeral will take place in Kellnersville today. Der Nord Westen, 14 Apr. 1904 ******** Anton Ourada, aged 22, died Monday at his home in Manitowoc Rapids. He was part owner of the Ourada Mills. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ourada, and by three brothers and three sisters. The funeral took place today, the interment being at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 14, 1904 pg. 1 ******** Kellnersville: Death of Anton Ourada Inexpressibly sad is the death of Anton Ourada which occurred at the home of his brother Joseph at Rapids last Monday. Death claimed him in the prime of life. Deceased was 22 years of age and had been a resident of this place nearly all his life. Two years ago he entered into partnership with his brother in the flouring business at Rapids. His death will bring sorrow to many friends and the sympathy of the community goes to the parents, brother and sisters of the deceased. Besides his parents, three brothers, Joseph, Mat and George, and three sisters, Annie, Emma and Josephine survive. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at the Union Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 14, 1904 pg. 8
FRANCES OURADA Mother and Son Die Same Day Manitowoc—A retired country miller and his aged 94-year old mother, died within a few hours of each other Monday afternoon. Death of Joseph Ourada, 74, who operated a flour and feed mill at Manitowoc Rapids for 50 years., occurred at Alexian Brothers Hospital, Oshkosh, where he had been a patient for several months. His mother, Mrs. Matt Ourada, died at the St. Mary Home in Manitowoc where she had made her home the past 10 years. Mr. Ourada was born at Kellnersville in 1877, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ourada. At the age of 21 years he located at Whitelaw to start a mill and 50 years ago took over the mill at Manitowoc Rapids, which he operated for a half century. Illness forced him to give up active work about a year ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Dr. C. H. Phipps will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. In 1901 he married Miss Mary Hein at Whitelaw. Since Mr. Ourada’s illness, Mrs. Ourada had resided at 920 N. 14th St. Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin Hein of Route 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Reinhold Neuser of Benton Harbor, Mich., and Mrs. Joseph Zmeskal of Manitowoc; son, Anthony of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Nieman of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Emma Sontag of Port Huron, Mich., and Mrs. William Eddy of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after Wednesday noon. Funeral services for Mrs. Matt Ourada, 94, who died Monday afternoon at the St. Mary Home, will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Details are incomplete awaiting word from the daughters. Survivors are three daughters Mrs. Anna Nieman of St. Petersburg, Mrs. Emma Sontag of Port Huron, and Mrs. William Eddy of Ann Arbor. Manitowoc Herald-Times 26 Feb 1952
MATHIS OURADA MATT OURADA DIES, AGED 81 Retired Kellnersville Man To Be Buried Thursday Matt Ourada, aged 81 years, died Monday afternoon at his home there of diseases incident to old age. Burial will take place Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Huser and Wachal undertaking parlors at Kellnersville, with interment in the Kossuth National cemetery. The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1851 and came to this country 62 years ago settling in this county and taking up farming. Two years later he was married to Miss Francis Kadiez, who survives him with three daughters, Mrs. Clem Neimann, Chicago, Mrs. Louis Sonntag, Port Huron, Mich., and Mrs. William Eddy, Ann Arbor, Mich., and two sons, Joseph Ourada, of Manitowoc Rapids and George of Shiller (sic) Park, Ill. There are also two brothers, Thomas and Joseph Ourada at Menominee, Mich., twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the Z.C.B.J. society and Henry Chizek will be in charge of the funeral services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 25, 1932 P. 2
OLIVE OURADA Notes From Kellnersville: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ourada of Rapids died last Tuesday. Burial took place Thursday at the National cemetery here. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, July 28, 1904 pg. 8 *Note: She was placed here because obit states she is buried here. ******** Wisconsin Births and Christenings Name / Gender Female Birth Date 24 Apr 1904 Birthplace Manitowoc Rapids Race White Father's Name Joseph Ourada Father's Birthplace Kossuth, Manitowoc Co. Mother's Name Mary Mother's Birthplace Calumet County "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926" ******** Olive Ourada Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Olive Ourada Gender Female Death Date 19 Jul 1904 Death Place Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 0 Birth Date 24 Apr 1904 Birthplace Manitowoc Rapids Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Joseph Ourada Father's Birthplace Manitowoc Co. Mother's Name Mary Mother's Birthplace Manitowoc Co. "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968"
ALVINA K. PAGEL Alvina K. Pagel, age 99, who had been residing at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, passed away at the home on Monday, November 27, 1995. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 1995, at First Lutheran Church Chapel, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Lind will officiate with burial at Kossuth #1 Cemetery. Alvina was born September 15, 1896, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Wencil and Anna Cherney Krajnik. She attended schools in the town of Kossuth. She married Albert Pagel June 30, 1923, in Mishicot. The couple resided in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1946. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Gay Pagel, Manitowoc, Myron and Norma Pagel, Brown Deer; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Ernest and Edith Krajnik, Francis Creek, Vila Krainik, Francis Creek; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Emil and Annette Pagel, Algoma; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Anna Siebert, California, Ellen and Dr. Ralph Petersen, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Tim and his wife, Donna Pagel, Huntington Beach, Calif., David Pagel, Dallas, Texas, Scott and his wife, Sandy Pagel, Wauwatosa, Todd Pagel, New Britain, Conn., Tom Pagel, Richmond, Calif.; three great-grandchildren, Bethany and Ethan Pagel, Dallas, Texas and Tori Pagel, Wauwatosa. Other relatives and many friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by five brothers; three sisters. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel until the time of service. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center or First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with the funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 1995 P. A2
ALBINA PECH WIDOW DIES 9 DAYS AFTER HER HUSBAND Ill at the Holy Family hospital at the time her husband died a week ago Tuesday after a long illness, Mrs. Charles Pech of the town of Kossuth died yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sykora, 828 N. Nineteenth street. As in the case of her late husband, a long illness was responsible for her death. The deaths of the father and mother leave two children, a son Richard and a daughter, Miss Olive, without parents and will bring sympathy from a large circle of friends and relatives. Mrs. Pech, nee Alvina Sykora, was a life-long resident of Manitowoc county and was born in the town of Kossuth on November 21, 1888. She attended the schools of the vicinity and on October (no date), 1908, was married to Mr. Pech. Besides her two children, living on the family farm in Kossuth, her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Sykora, this city; three brothers, Charles, Manitowoc and Louis and Joseph of Milwaukee and four sisters, Mrs. Emil Pech, Francis Creek; Mrs. Edward Steuber, Kellnersville; Mrs. Gustave Anderson and Mrs. Rudolph Brunheart, of Milwaukee, survive her. Funeral services will be held from the Husar and Wachal undertaking establishment at Kellnersville at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon with interment at the Kossuth National Cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday May 8, 1931 P. 2 ******** DEATH COMES TO A WIDOW Mrs. Charles Pech Dies After Death Shock The death of her husband 10 days ago hastened the death of Mrs. Charles Pech who died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sykora, 828 North Nineteenth street. Mrs. Pech, previous to her marriage, was Alvina Sykora. She was born in the Town of Kossuth Nov. 21, 1888, and was married to Charles Pech in October, 1908. Her husband died a week ago Tuesday, the shock of which was too great for Mrs. Pech because of a weakened condition. At the time of her husband’s death she was a patient at Two Rivers hospital, but was removed to the home of her parents here Sunday and the end came yesterday. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sykora of this city; one son, Richard of this city; a daughter Olive of Kossuth; four sisters, Mrs. Gustave Anderson of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward Stevens of Kellnersville, Mrs. Emil Pech of Francis Creek and Mrs. Rudolph Brunheart of Milwaukee; and three brothers, Charles of Manitowoc, Joseph and Louis of Milwaukee. The body was removed to the Husar and Wachel funeral chapel at Kellnersville from which the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be at the Kossuth National cemetery. The body may be viewed by friends and relatives tonight and tomorrow up until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Evening Times, Friday, May 8, 1931 P. 3 ******* (Note: Her name is Albina on the 1920 census for Kossuth twp.)
ANNA PECH FRANCIS CREEK WOMAN DIES AT HOSPITAL HERE Mrs. Anna Peck, nee Cisler, widow of Mattes Peck of Francis Creek, died at the Holy Family hospital last evening following an operation which she underwent a few days ago for the removal of a tumor. Complications set in causing the death. Mrs. Peck has been ill since last fall and consented to an operation when it appeared that would relieve her condition. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock from the late home at Francis Creek. Mrs. Peck was seventy-six years old and was born in Bohemia and came to this country with her parents. She was married at Francis Creek and has made her home with her son Joseph at the old homestead. She is survived by two sons Joseph of Francis Creek and Stephen of this city and two daughters, Mrs. Wencil Strouf of Gibson and Mrs. Joseph Stransky of Kossuth. A number of granchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 5, 1922 P. 1 ******** Mrs. Pech Spent Life on One Farm Mrs. Matthias Pech, Francis Creek pioneer whose death occurred Thursday night, had spent her entire life on the old homestead at Francis Creek from where the funeral will be held on Sunday, with burial at the National cemetery. Mrs. Pech, whose maiden name was Anna Ciscler, was born in Bohemia in 1846 and came to America in 1852 when but six years of age. She was the mother of seven children four of whom survive, Joseph at Francis Creek, Stephen, this city. Mrs. John Schumutzer and Mrs. J.W. Waska? both of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, May 6, 1922 P. 10
CHARLES PECH Chas. Pech, 56, Town of Kossuth Resident, Dead Death last night claimed Charles Pech, 56, of the town of Kossuth at the family home. The deceased has been a farmer in the town for a number of years. He is survived by his widow, one son Richard, a daughter Olive, and seven brothers and one sister. The remains are at the Wachtal and Husar undertaking parlors at Kellnersville where they may be viewed and burial will take place from there on Friday afternoon at two o’clock with interment in the Kossuth National cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 29, 1931 P. 13
JERRY PECH Jerry Pech, 72, Melnik farmer and well known early-day musician in the county, died last night at the Holy Family hospital, following a week’s illness. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Pech was born in Kossuth in 1873 and in 1907 married Miss Mary Libal. They located on the homestead farm near Melnik. He was a member of the famous Pech’s brass band, which played for many social functions in the county in earlier days. Survivors are his wife; two sons, PFC. Erving, in France, Alvin, on the home farm; brother, Henry, of Taus; sister, Mrs. Joseph Soukup, of this city. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 24, 1945 P. 2
MARY PECH Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Pech, 86, who died Wednesday at the home of a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Pech, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Pech, nee Mary Libal, was born Sept. 13, 1882, at Rosecrans, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Just Libal, and was married in August, 1907, to Jerry Pech. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson. He died Jan. 23, 1945. Since his death, she had resided with her son. Survivors include two sons, Irving of Manitowoc and Alvin of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; a daughter, Mrs. Alton R. (Evelyn) Danielson of Francis Creek; a brother, Edward of Green Bay; five sisters, Mrs. Joseph Spevacek, Mrs. Alvina Cone and Miss Christine Libl of Green Bay, Mrs. Rose Connell of Inglewood, Calif., and Mrs. Helen Berry of Altadena, Calif.; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 9, 1969 P. 5
MATHIAS PECH TAPS SOUND FOR CIVIL WAR VETERAN Mathias Pech Dies at Francis Creek at Age of 77 CAME TO COUNTY 61 YEARS AGO Taps have sounded for another civil war veteran of Manitowoc county and Mathias Pech has answered to the last roll call. Mr. Pech died at his home in Francis Creek last night at the advanced age of 77 years. Mr. Pech was a pioneer resident of the county, having come here 61 years ago and with exception of the time he served in the war, he had made his home here ever since. Mr. Pech died at the old homestead on which he had resided for half a century. He had been in poor health for some time. During the civil war Mr. Pech served with Company I, Thirty-fourth Wisconsin Infantry. He was a member of Walker Post, G.A.R., of this city, and was well known throughout the county. An aged widow, two sons, Stephen, of this city and Joseph and, two daughters, Mrs. W. Strouf of Gibson and Mrs. J. Stransky of Francis Creek survive. Two brothers, Frank and Ignatz, both of Kossuth, also survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but burial will be at Francis Creek. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 20, 1915, Page 1 ********** The funeral of the late Mathias Pech, father of Stephen Pech, manager of the opera house, will be held at Francis Creek tomorrow morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 22, 1915, Page 3 ******** Notes from Melnik Mr. Mathias Pech passed away at the old homestead on a farm near here Thursday morning, May 20, after a month's illness of disease incident to old age. While enfeebled through inability to take nourishment, the deceased laughed and joked with those who called to see him up to the very last. He was one of the pioneers of the county, coming here over sixty years ago from Bohemia, where he was born seventy-seven years ago. On his coming here he settled on the homestead on which he had resided for over a half a century. Mr. Pech was well and favorably known through-out this section of the county, as was shown by the large concourse of friends and relatives that attended the funeral. The deceased served in the Civil War as a member of Company I, Thirty-Fourth Wisconsin and was a member of the H. M. Walker Post of G.A.R. A widow, two sons, Stephen of Manitowoc and Joseph of this place, two daughters, Mrs. W. Strouf of this place and Mrs. Joseph Stransky of Francis Creek and two brothers Ignatz and Frank of Kossuth survive. him. The funeral was held last Sunday at 10 am from the late home and interment was at the Czech Free Thinking Cemetery, 1 1/2 miles west of Francis Creek. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 27, 1915 ********** Mrs. Joseph Cizler, Mrs. Schmetzer, Mrs. Waski and Frank Kirz and son Joseph, who were here from Chicago to attend the funeral of the late Mathias Pech, returned to their homes to day. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 27, 1915, Page 3
ANNA PECKA MRS. A. PETSKA(sic) DIES MONDAY AT CHICAGO Mrs. Anna Petska, 79, a resident of Kossuth until the death of her husband in 1917, when she removed to Chicago, passed away this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Teteak there, with whom she has been making her home. The remains will be brought to this city and taken to the Wattawa and Urbanek chapel from where the funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with interment in the National cemetery in Kossuth. The deceased, whose maiden name was Anna Cizek, was born in Bohemia, in 1850 and came to this country with her parents, as an infant, the family locating in Kossuth. She was married there to Mr. Petska in 1867 and they resided on a farm in the town until Mr. Petska died in 1917. Five sons, Joseph and Anton of Antigo, Emil of this city, Fred of Bolt and John of Maribel, one daughter, Mrs. James Teteak of Chicago, and two brothers, Joseph Cizek of Kossuth and Wencil of Glendale, Calif., survive. The remains may be viewed Wednesday evening and Thursday morning at the Wattawa and Urbanek chapel. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, May 20, 1930 p.6 ********* (Note: The b. and d. dates match as well has the husband and his d. date)
JOSEPH PECKA Jos. Petska(sic) was called away to eternal rest after a lingering illness, death occurring Tuesday. He was 72 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Petska came to this country from Bohemia when this country was a wilderness and endured many hardships, but by labor and patience he cleared his land and made a nice farm which is now owned by his sons, Fred and Emil. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Petska lived at Manitowoc until about a year ago they moved to their son’s home in Antigo where he died. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Jas. Teatew of Chicago, Joseph and Anton of Antigo, John of Minnesota and Fred and Emil of this place. The remains were brought here Thursday and interred at the National cemetery at Kossuth. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 24, 1917, Page 5
ANNA PETSKA Mrs. Fred C. Petska, 75, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Friday afternoon at Fair Hills Convalescent Home, Rosecrans. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Petska was born Anna Kubichka at Tabor, Czechoslovakia, July 7, 1888, daughter of the late Matt and Mary Soukoup Kubichka. She came to the U.S. with her parents when she was 15 and the family settled at Mishicot. She was married to Fred C. Petska April 10, 1912, at Green Bay and the couple settled on a farm in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County. Her husband preceded her in death July 1, 1943. Survivors include a son, Eugene on the home farm; a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Genevieve) Rabitz; five brothers, Jacob of Manitowoc, Anton of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Frank of Two Rivers, Louis of Rt. 1, Denmark, and Charles of Tonasket, Wash.; six grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son, five brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Two Rivers Reporter, November 16, 1963 P. M-9
EUGENE F. PETSKA, SR. Eugene F. Petska Sr., 64, of 920 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Petska was born May 4, 1913, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late Fred and Anna Kubichek Peska. He was reared in the Town of Franklin and married Viola Shimon Sept. 6, 1937, in Melnik. They farmed near Bolt, Wis., until 1964 when they moved to Denmark. He was employed with Brown County Publishing Co. for 11 years, retiring in 1975. In June 1976 they moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife; a son, Eugene Jr. of Green Bay; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Gloria) Samz of Two Rivers and Mrs.Bernard R. (Beverly) Nowicki of Plymouth; a sister, Mrs. Clarence (Genevieve) Rabitz of Rt. 1, Mishicot and eight grandchildren. A brother, Clarence and a grandson, David Samz preceded him in death. Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday evening and Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, October 7, 1977 P. 3 ******** (04 May 1913/Oct 1977/SSDI)
FRED PETSKA Funeral services for Fred. C. Petska, 59, Kewaunee county farmer fatally injured yesterday when he fell from a load of hay in his barn at Boldt, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Wttawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. The Rev. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 2, 1943 P. 2
JULIA PETSKA Mrs. Leonard Petska, 74, resident of the town of Franklin, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital following an illness of a month. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville, the Rev. Yaroslav Vraney officiating. Burial will take place in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mrs. Petska, nee Julia Cigler, was born in 1872 in Cooperstown. In 1892 she was married to Leonard Petska and for a number of years they operated a farm in Cooperstown, later moving to a farm in Franklin. Mr. Petska died three years ago. Survivors are one son, Robert, on the home farm; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Krall of Kossuth and Mrs. Joseph Ebert of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Hoffman of Wayside and Mrs. John Rezek of Kossuth; nine grand- children and three great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 1 p.m. Wednesday until the time of the funeral Thursday. Mrs. Petska was a member of the CZBJ lodge of Melnik. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 4, 1946 P. 2
LEONARD PETSKA Leonard Petska, 76, Franklin farmer, died suddenly Thursday at the farm home. He had gone into the barn to feed the stock when he was stricken with a fatal heart attack. He had been in failing health in recent months. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Petska was born in Bohemia in 1867 and when a boy accompanied his parents to Manitowoc county. In 1891 he married Miss Julia Cigler and they located on the homestead farm in Franklin. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge of Melnik. Survivors are the widow; son Robert, on the home farm; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Krall of Kossuth, and Mrs. Elinor Cisler of Franklin; brother, John, of the state of Oregon; nine grandchildren and one great- grandchild. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 5, 1943 P. 2
VIOLA PETSKA Viola Petska, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002 at Laurel Grove Assisted Living, Manitowoc. Viola was born July 26, 1916 in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Wencel and Ludmilla Hovorka Shimon. She was educated at Branch and married Eugene F. Petska, Sr., Sept. 6, 1937 at Melnik. After farming in Kewaunee County for many years, they resided in the village of Denmark before retiring to Manitowoc. Eugene preceded her in death Oct. 6, 1977. Viola was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved flowers, reading, crocheting, crossword puzzles and a good game of cribbage. A great cook and baker, she made the best biscuits and chicken ever. Survivors include her children: Gloria (Donald) Samz, Two Rivers; Beverly (Bernie) Nowicki, Sheboygan; Gene (Bonnie) Petska, Jr., Green Bay; nine grandchildren: Cheri (David) Sylla; Dawn (Roy) Wendt; Mike Samz; Tina (Mike) Buelow; Carrie Same; Jeff (Kelly) Nowicki; Mary Nowicki; Craig Petska and Amy Petska; five great-grand-children; a sister. Helen Wicihomki, Manitowoc; a brother. Victor Shimon, Manitowoc; sister-in-law: Genevieve Rabitz, Mishicot; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survive. In addition to her parents and husband: Eugene; she was preceded in death by a grandson: David Samz: a special brother Ed Shimon and numerous brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002 at The Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc, with the Rev. William O'Brien officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery, town of Kossuth. Relatives and Friends may call after 9 a.m. Friday at The Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, to the time of service at ll am. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in her name. E-mail letters of condolence may be sent to the Petska family at jrp@lakefield.net. The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Laurel Grow Assisted Living for their kindness, concern and loving care during our Mother's stay. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Thursday, August 15, 2002 pg. A3 ******** (26 Jul 1916/13 Aug 2002/SSDI)
EMMA PILGER Mrs. Emma Pilger, 78, of 1901 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, died early Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Bachman officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Pilger, nee Emma Yana, was born April 16, 1891, in the Town of Kossuth, a daughter of the late Wenzel and Ann Panoch Yana. She was married Sept. 26, 1910, at Manitowoc, to Stephen Pilger, after which the couple farmed in the town of Kossuth until 14 years ago, coming to Two Rivers. Mr. Pilger died at Two Rivers, Aug. 22, 1967. Mrs. Pilger was a 50-year member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge at Two Rivers. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elwood (Gladys) Miller, of Manitowoc; three sons, Clarence of Two Rivers, Norman of Wayside, and Victor Pilger of Costa Mesa, CA; a brother, Adolph Yana, of Sheboygan; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Four brothers, three sisters and a grandchild preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., August 12, 1969 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******* (b. 16 Apr. 1891/d. Aug. 1969/SSDI)
STEPHEN PILGER Stephen Pilger, 79, of 1901 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, a retired longtime Chicago and North Western Railway Co. section employe in the Francis Creek area and later an employe until his retirement of Eggers Plywood Co., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient a month. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul W. Funk officiating. Burial will be in the Town of Kossuth Cemetery. Mr. Pilger was born April 12, 1888, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Frank and Mary Hershman Pilger. He married Emma Yana at Manitowoc Sept. 26, 1910. The couple observed its 56th wedding anniversary last year. They resided in the Town of Kossuth until 12 years ago when they moved to Two Rivers. He was a 27-year section employe of the railroad and for five years worked at the Eggers plant. He was a member of ZCBJ Bohemian Lodge. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Elwood (Gladys) Miller of Manitowoc; three sons, Clarence of Two Rivers, Norman of Wayside and Victor of Costa Mesa, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Dolezal of Milwaukee and Mrs. Mary Boeckman of Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph of Francis Creek, 10 grand- children and two great grandchildren. A brother and a grandchild preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 23, 1967 P. 20 ******** Notes from Francis Creek Stephen Pilger, aged 26 of Kellnersville, is at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc, suffering from three broken ribs and other internal injuries as result of an accident at Francis Creek Friday morning. Mr. Pilger, with his father, Frank Pilger, was on his way to Manitowoc in a Ford Touring car. At the church corner on Highway 16, a car shot out from the westbound toward Hessel's. In order to avoid the collision, Pilger swung his car short and it turned over completely, badly wrecking the auto and pinning him under it. Frank Baugniet, driver of the other car, came to his rescue, put him in his car and took both Stephen and his father to the hospital. The elder Mr. Pilger only suffered a few monor scratches. Mr. Pilger is married and is the father of four children. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 2, 1924 ******* (02 Apr 1888/Aug 1967/SSDI)
ADOLPH PODRABSKY Adolph Podrabsky, 90, of Herman Road, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient two months. Funeral services will be at 8:45 p.m.(sic) Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate with burial Thursday at Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Podrasbsky was born Feb. 11, 1883, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Joseph and Antonia Hodik Podrabsky. He married Bessie Sykora May 8, 1906, at Manitowoc. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth until their retirement in 1959, when they moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Podrabsky resided with a grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Podrabsky, the past two years. His wife preceded him in death Mar. 10, 1971. Survivors include two sons, Edwin and Joseph, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Elsie) Winohradsky, of Mequon; four grandchildren and six great grand- children. A brother, a step-brother, a sister and three half-sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 5, 1973 ******** (b. 14 Feb. 1883/d. June 1973/SSDI)
ALBINA PODRABSKY Mrs. Albina Podrabsky, 92, a former Town of Kossuth resident, died Sunday morning, Nov. 24, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Margaret T. Wright will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Podrabsky was born May 4, 1893 in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Reznichek Sykora. She was married to Emil Podrabsky, Nov. 19, 1912. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. Her husband preceded her in death May 18, 1973. Survivors include a son, Clarence of 10520 Diamond Rd., Whitelaw; two grandchildren, Rita and Alan Schultz, Carol and Tom Frelich; four great grandchildren, Jeff and Alisa Schultz and Aaron and Michael Frelich. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter-in-law, Elsie Podrabsky and three sisters. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 pm to 9 pm this Monday and Tuesday from 12 noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald times - Mon., Nov. 25, 1985 - page 3
BESSIE PODRABSKY Mrs. Adolph Podrabsky, 86, of Herman Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Podrabsky, nee Bessie Sykora, was born Feb. 22, 1885, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Reznichek Sykora. She was married to Adolph Podrabsky May 8, 1906, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth until retirement in 1959, moving to Manitowoc to reside with a grandson. (Grandson edited for privacy) Survivors include two sons, Edwin and Joseph of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Elsie) Winohradsky of Mequon, Wis., two sisters, Mrs. Frank Kutil of Branch and Mrs. Emil Podrabsky of Melnik, Wis., four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Albert Johanek, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1971
CLARENCE POLIFKA Mr. Clarence S. Polifka, age 70, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning Dec. 17, 2000 at Shady Lane. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Sr. Marlene Greatens will officiate with burial to follow at Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Mr. Polifka was born June 17, 1930 in the town of Franklin, the son of the late Matt and Mary Kovarik Polifka Sr. Clarence lived and farmed in the town of Franklin until 1991 when he moved to Ralph and Florence Moede’s group home in rural Reedsville. Clarence moved to Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in December 1999. Survivors include one brother, Lester Polifka of New Franken, Wis. Nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends survive. Clarence was preceded in death by three brothers, Victor in 1969, Matt Jr. in 1991 and Harvey in 1991. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, December 18, 2000 P. A3
EMIL PODRABSKY Emil Podrabsky, 87, of Melnik, died Friday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Podrabsky was born Dec. 6, 1885 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Joseph and Antonia Hodik Podrabsky. He married Albina Sykora Nov. 19, 1912 at Manitowoc. The couple operated the homestead farm until their retirement in 1940. Survivors include his wife; a son, Clarence, on the home farm; a brother, Adolph of Manitowoc; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A sister, a step brother and three half sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4:30 pm Monday and from noon Tuesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., May 19, 1973 - page 3
HARVEY POLIFKA Harvey Polifka, age 58, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died Wednesday afternoon, October 16, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Saur Funeral Home in Kellnersville. Rev. John H. Rasmussen will officiate with burial in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Polifka was born February 10, 1933 in the town of Franklin, son of the late Matt and Mary Kovarik Polifka, Sr. Mr. Polifka was a farmer all of his life. Survivors include two brothers, Clarence Polifka of Route 1, Whitelaw, Lester Polifka of New Franken, Wis.; a sister-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Victor and Matt, Jr. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, October 17, 1991 P. B8
JOHN POLIFKA (d. 1947) John M. Polifka, 70, of 921 South 15th Street, died last night at the Holy Family hospital following a week's illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, with burial in the Kossuth National cemetery. he was born in Franklin in 1877 and in 1909 married Miss Mary Stipek. They located on a farm in Kossuth. Mrs. Polifka died in 1940 and he had resided in this city the past two years. Survivors are two sons, Ervin on the home farm and Victor of Kellnersville; brother Joseph of this city; and two grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday July 12, 1947 pg. 2
MARY POLIFKA FIND BODY OF WOMAN IN WATER TANK Death of Town of Kossuth Woman Termed a Suicide By Coroner Rau The body of Mrs. John Polifka, 54, town of Kossuth, was found in a cattle watering tank behind the barn of her farm home by her husband this morning. Dr. Gerald Rau, county coroner, said Mrs. Polifka met her death by drowning and listed the case as a suicide. Mr. Polifka found his wife's body at about 8 o'clock this morning, according to Deputy Eugene Spevachek, who was called to the scene with Rau and District Attorney Patrick Dewane. Polifka said his wife had complained lately of headaches and had been depressed for several days. Two sons, Victor and Ervin, are in Rusk county waiting for the opening of the deer hunting season. Efforts were being made to reach them today. Spevachek said that Mrs. Polifka left the house this morning at about 4 o'clock. Her husband heard her leave but heard her return almost immediately. Believing she had gone back to bed, Polifka went back to sleep. This morning he thought she was sleeping in a spare bedroom and did not wish to disturb her, he said. Shortly before 8 a.m. he found she was not in the bedroom and he began searching for her. He found her in the watering tank. Born in 1886 Mrs. Polifka was born Mary Stipek in the town of Franklin on January 22, 1886, and she was married to John Polifka on July 13, 1909. The couple operated a farm in the town of Kossuth. Survivors are the widower; two sons, Victor and Ervin, both at home; father, Joseph Stipek of the town of Kossuth; two brothers, Joseph Stipek of Branch and Anton Stipek of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Cizek of Kossuth. Funeral arrangements had not been completed this noon. Services will probably be held Sunday afternoon. The body is lying in state at the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville and may be viewed from tonight until the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 22, 1940 p.17 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. John Polifka of the Town of Kossuth, who was found dead at the farm home Friday morning, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Husar Funeral Home at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 23, 1940 P. 4 ******** WEDS BROTHER'S WIDOW John A. Polifka Weds Woman Who was His Sister-in-law In the marriage of John A. Polifka and Mrs. Anna Polifka, a Kossuth couple celebrated at the offices of probate court Judge Chloupek officiating today. Mr. Polifka wedded the widow of his dead brother. Mrs. Polikfa was widowed some time ago and the kindness and sympathy which Mr. Polikfa manifested toward her, won her esteem and love and the marriage follows. Both are well known residents of the county. They will reside at Kossuth. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., Sept. 14, 1909
VICTOR J. POLIFKA Funeral service for Victor J. Polifka, 42, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, who died Wednesday at a Green Bay hospital of injuries received in an auto crash Thursday, April 17, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Polifka was born Feb. 19, 1927, in Town of Kossuth, son of Matt Polifka and the late Mary Kovarik Polifka. He farmed in Town of Franklin. Survivors include his father, four brothers, (private). Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 24, 1969 P.11
ANNA POLIVKA Mrs. Anna Polivka, 68, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs. Polivka, nee Anna Chermak, was born in Bohemia April 15, 1876. She came to Manitowoc county when six years of age. In 1893 she was married to Wencil Polivka, and he passed away 1906. Then she was married in 1911 to a brother of her deceased husband, J.A. Polivka. Fourteen years ago the Polivkas moved to Manitowoc from Polivka Corners and made their home at 618 S. 27th street. Survivors are two sons, Louis, city and Adolph, Polivka Corners; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Tvrznik, Rice Lake and Mrs. Bessie Tesarik, Dayton, O., two grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral arrangements have been set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, and burial will be in the National Bohemian cemetery at Kossuth. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 11, 1944 P.2
JAN POLIVKA FAILS TO WAKE FROM SLUMBERS John Polifka Dies From Heart Attack During the Night John Polifka, retired, died at an early hour this morning at the home of his son, Joseph Polifka, 708 Jay Street, the dead body of Mr. Polifka being found in bed when his room was visited. Mr. Polifka had been ill since Sunday though his condition caused no alarm and his death was a great shock to family and friends. Heart trouble caused death. For years, Mr. Polifka was a resident of Franklin where he owned a large farm. Later he removed to Kossuth and several years ago came to this city to make his home with his son. He had been a resident of the county 45 years and was well and favorably known. Mr. Polifka is survived by three children, two sons and one daughter, Joseph being the only resident of this city. No inquest will be held. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., Nov. 29, 1911
JOHN A. POLIVKA John A. Polivka, 74, of 618 South 27th street, died this morning at the Holy Famiy hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mittnacht- Kollath funeral home, the ZCBJ lodge in charge of the services. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. He was born in Kossuth in 1874 and when a young man, learned the wagon maker trade at Clarks Mills. He operated a blacksmith shop and wagon shop in this city and in 1907 took over the tavern, dance hall and store at Polivkas Corners. In 1919 he disposed of the tavern and hall to Adolph Polivka and continued to operate the store. In 1930 he retired to live in this city. He was a member of the ZCBJ lodge of Polivkas Corners. In 1911 he married Mrs. Anna Chermak Polivka. She died in 1944. Survivors are two sons, Louis and Adolph of this city, two grand- children and three great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 28, 1949 P. 2 ******* (NOTE: Birth year in obit is 1 year off from tombstone)
VALCLAV POLIVKA WAS IL ONLY FEW DAYS Wenzel Polifka, Kellnersville, Dies at Hospital Here Wenzel Polifka, a Kellnersville man who was brought to the hospital in this city only two or three days ago is dead and the body will be taken to Kellnersville for burial in the National Cemetery probably on Monday. Mr. Polifka was about 40 years of age and was widely known in the section of the county where he made his home. He was engaged in the liquor business and is survived by a widow and two children. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Jan. 4, 1907 ******** Wenzel Polifka (sic) of Kellnersville, who had been brought to the detention ward of the county mental facility for mental observation a few days ago, died there Sunday of acute alcoholism. He leaves a widow and 2 children. The body was taken to Kellnersville for burial. Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1907 ******** Wenzel Polivka of Kellnersville died at the Holy Family hospital last Friday. He had been taken to the hospital for treatment on Jan. 1. Mr. Polivka was forty years of age. He is survived by a wife and two children. One brother, John Polivka of this city also survives. The decedent was engaged in the hotel business at Kellnersville. He was well known here. The funeral was held at Kellnersville Sunday afternoon, interment taking place at the National cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, January 10, 1907 ******** Notes From Kellnersville Mr. Wenzel Polifka, a well-known and highly-respected business man of this vicinity, died last Thursday, Jan. 3rd. The decedent was 38 years of age and was a member of the Z.C.B.J. loge and of the Farmers'association. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, interment being at the National cemetery at Kellnersville. Dr. Iska of Chicago officiated. The deceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. Manitowoc Pilot, January 10, 1907 ******** (Order to Hear Petition for Administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE. In the Matter of the Estate of Wencil Polifka, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Anna Polifka, of the town of Kossuth, in said county, representing among other things that Wencil Polifka, an inhabitant of said county, on the 4th day of January, A.D. 1907, at city of Manitowoc died intestate leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is wife of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Anna Polifka granted. It is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday the 12th day of February, A.D. 1907, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspapber published at Manitowoc City in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 15th day of January, A.D. 1907. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 24, 1907 P. 4 ******** Wenzel Polifka (sic) Wisconsin, Death Records Name Wenzel Polifka Event Type Death Event Date 1907 Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Residence Place Kossuth, Gender Male Age 40 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Saloon keeper Birth Year (Estimated) 1867 Birthplace Bohemia Cemetery Bohemian National Father's Name Wenzel Soliokl Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Name Anna Soliokl Mother's Birthplace Bohemia Spouse's Name Annie Polifka "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Wenzel Polifka (sic) birth: 1867 Bohemia death: 4 January 1907 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1907 Kossuth father: Wenzel Solioke spouse: Annie Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ANNA POPELAR (d. 1957) Mrs. Anna Popelar, 87, lifelong resident of the Town of Kossuth, died Thursday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been confined since a hip fracture sustained at the home, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Feb. 25. Funeral services will be at 9:15 am Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 9:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in the village. The Rev. Adolph Dolezal will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. The former Anna Wilda was born Jan. 25, 1870, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kliment Wilda. She was married Jan. 30, 1887 to John Popelar and the couple always farmed. He died 16 years ago. Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. Louis Kohlbeck of Manitowoc; a son, Edwin on the home farm; two brothers, Emil of Melnik and James of Racine; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Emma Husar, died in 1928 and a son, Michael in July of 1956. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 am Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., March 8, 1957 - page M13
ANNA POPELAR (d. 1981) Mrs. Anna Popelar, 89, a former Francis Creek resident, died Saturday evening,January 24, at Memorial Hospital Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Deacon William Klein will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Popelar, the former Anna Oswald, was born Jan. 7, 1892, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Wencel and Mary Kubsh Oswald. She was married to Michael Popelar May 21, 1912. The couple then farmed in the Town of Kossuth and in 1951 they moved to Francis Creek. She was a member of Francis Creek-Rockwood Senior Citizens. Her husband died July 28, 1956. Survivors are three sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Vi Popelar and Darwin and Helen Popelar of Manitowoc and Clarence and Florence Popelar of Mishicot; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs. Grace Schamburek of Whitelaw and Florence and Victor Baumann of Route 1, Whitelaw, and a sister, Mrs. Mayme Polivka of Manitowoc. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, three sisters, a great grandchild and a son-in-law. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Mondayafternoon and Tuesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter January 26, 1981 p.3 ******** (7 Jan. 1892/Jan. 1981/SSDI)
ESTHER POPELAR KOSSUTH WOMAN VICTIM ATTACK OF PNEUMONIA Mrs. Wencil Popelars(sic) died at the family home in the Town of Kossuth Wednesday, following an attack of pneumonia which she suffered ten days before. Mrs. Popelars was 52 years of age and was born in the Town of Kossuth, December 12, 1869, her maiden name being Esther Rebechek. She was married May 15, 1888, and settled on a farm where they have since always made their home. Besides her husband, she is survived by four children, Mrs. Henry Zeman of Francis Creek, Dr. William Popelars of Weyauwega; Emil and Edward at home. One brother, William Rebechek, and three sisters, Mrs. Anton Wilda, Kossuth, Mrs. Anton Matheson of Maribel and Mrs. John Herlik of Green Bay and a half sister, Mrs. Frank Hershman of Denmark, also survive her. The funeral was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the late home with burial at the National cemetery at Kossuth. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, November 26, 1921 P.4
JOHN POPELAR John Popelar, 77, retired farmer and lifelong resident of the county, died last night at the homestead farm in Kossuth, now operated by his son, Edwin. Mr. Popelar was born and spent his entire life on the farm. Funeral services will beheld Monday at 1:30 p.m., from the Husar funeral home, in Kellnersville and at 2 o’clock at the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Popelar was born in Kossuth in 1863 and when he grew to manhood took over the farm, which he operated until retiring and turning the farm over to his son. He married Miss Anna Wilda in 1887. Survivors are the widow; daughter, Mrs. Louis Kohlbeck of this city; two sons, Michael and Edwin of Kossuth; brother, Wencel, of Kossuth; 16 grand- children and three great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald-Times 8 Aug 1940, p. 4
MICHAEL POPELAR Michael Popelar, 66 (photo), of Francis Creek, a lifelong resident of the town of Kossuth, died shortly before midnight Saturday at his home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Sherwood Roach officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Popelar was born in the town of Kossuth on Oct. 1, 1889, son of John and Anna Wilda Popelar. On May 21, 1912, he married the former Anna Oswald. The couple settled on a farm in the town of Kossuth which they operated until 1950 when they moved to the Francis Creek home. Thereafter, he was employed at the Manitowoc County Co-op Elevator at Francis Creek for 18 months. He was treasurer of the Elm View School for 27 years, served as town treasurer for three years, and town supervisor for eight years. He was also an officer in the Kellnersville Fire Department. After 1938, he was an agent of the Kossuth Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Mrs. Anna Popelar of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; two daughters, Mrs. John B. Schamburek of Whitelaw and Mrs. Victor Baumann of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; three sons, Gordon and Darwin of Manitowoc and Clarence of Mishicot; a brother, Edwin of Rt.1, Whitelaw; and a sister, Mrs. Louis Kohlbeck of Manitowoc; and 17 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 30, 1956 P. 13
WENCEL POPELAR Wencel Popelars (sic), 85 (above), lifelong resident of Kossuth died Sunday night at the farm home near Kellnersville, now operated by his son, Emil. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, now operated by his son, Emil. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, the Rev. C. H. Phipps of this city officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Popelars was born in Kossuth in 1860 and in 1888 took over the farm when he married Miss Esther Rebechek. His wife died 24 years ago. Survivors are two sons, Emil, on the home farm and Dr. William Popelars of Weyauwega; daughter, Mrs. Henry Zeman of Rockwood; 11 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. A son, Edward, preceded him in death seven months ago. The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Kellnersville until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1946 P. 2
ELLA POPELARS Mrs. Emil (Ella) Popelars, 80, of Francis Creek, died Saturday evening April 19, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Helgerson will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Popelars the former Ella Peroutka, was born March 15, 1906 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Sladky Peroutka. She was married to Emil Popelars Sept. 26, 1928. The couple farmed in the town of Kossuth. Her husband preceded her in death April 6, 1973. Mrs. Popelars then moved to Francis Creek in September of 1973. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Jerome Holdorf of Two Rivers; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harvey (Mildred) Jaeger of Two Rivers; a sister-in-law, Sophie Peroutka of rural Whitelaw; five grandchildren, Dennis Popelars of Two Rivers, Mark Popelars of Branch, Gerry Chaltry of San Jose, Calif., Cindy Hildebrand of Two Rivers and Sandy Bauch of Manitowoc and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Leonard, Nov. 27, 1965, a brother, Edward Peroutka, March 15, 1985 and a granddaughter, Nancy Holdorf, July 17, 1978. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, April 21, 1986 - page 15 ******** (15 Mar 1906/Apr 1986/SSDI)
EMIL POPELARS Emil Popelars, 74, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died early Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Popelars was born May 24, 1898, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Wencel and Esther Rebechek Popelars. He married Ella Peroutka Sept. 26, 1928. The couple operated the homestead farm. He resided there all his life. He was treasurer for Kossuth National Cemetery, a position he held for 25 years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two brothers and a sister also preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 6, 1973 ******** (24 May 1898/Apr 1973/SSDI)
CARL PORTER Carl Porter, 65, of 827 Smith St., Green Bay, died Saturday morning at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, where he had been a patient since March 17. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Donald Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Porter was born Nov. 28, 1904, at Wheeler, Wis., son of the late Robert and Clara Porter. He had been employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. for 27 years, until his recent illness. He married Helen Kvitek Oct. 29, 1927, at Manitowoc, where they lived for two years, then moving to Green Bay. His wife preceded him in death Aug. 28, 1968. He was a member of the International Assn. of Machinists Local 516. Survivors include two daughters, three brothers, William of California, Robert of Wheeler, and George of Plum City, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Oscar (Harriet) Arnold, of California, and eight grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 9, 1970
HELEN PORTER Mrs. Carl Porter, 64, of 827 Smith St., Green Bay, died Wednesday at Brown County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Porter, nee Helen Kvitek, was born May 11, 1904, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Matt and Mary Blahnik Kvitek, and was married to Mr. Porter Oct. 29, 1927, at Manitowoc. The couple lived at Manitowoc two years before moving to Green Bay. Survivors include the husband; two daughters, (private) and eight grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 29, 1968 P. 7
ANNA PSUTKA STRICKEN WOMAN DIES ON WAY TO HOSPITAL HERE Stricken by paralysis at her home at Kellnersville Tuesday morning, Mrs. Anna Psutka, an aged resident of the county died while being removed to the Holy Family hospital in this city. Mrs. Psutka died in the automobile in which she was being taken to the hospital, just before arrival at the institution, her death coming as the machine made its way up the driveway to the hospital. Mr. Psutka was 71 years of age and a native of Bohemia where she was married, the family coming to Kellnersville thirty-eight years ago. Her husband died some years ago and a daughter with whom she made her home died a year ago since which time the aged woman had made her home alone. Her only surviving relative is a son who resides at Athens, Wis. The body was taken to Kellnersville where the funeral will be held. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1922 P. 1 ******** (1920 Franklin census: Mat. Ledvina age 57; Mary wife age 48; Louis age 29; Anton age 20; Mat Jr. age 17; William age 13; Vlasta age 10; Anna Psutka mother in law age 72/I can't find her on the 1910 census or the 1900 census or in the cems)
GEORGE PSUTKA George Psutka Wisconsin Death Index Name George Psutka Event Type Death Event Date 12 Jun 1869 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0040 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Name: Psutka, George D.: 6/12/1869 B.: Reg. D.: 7/28/1869 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 18 Yrs. B.P.: Rychwitz in Bohemia D.P.: Cem.: City of Green Bay 6/14/1869 Ch.: Inf. & Address: Dr. H. Rhode Spouse: F.: Martin Psutka M.: Anna (Radey) Psutka Cause of Death: Erysipelas Add Info.: Laborer Pg. #: v.1 p.7
MARTIN PSUTKA KELLNERVILLE Martin Psutka, aged 88, died at his home Saturday. He was buried at the public cemetery Monday morning. Manitowoc Pilot, March 19, 1903 ******** Martin Psutka birth: November 1826 Bohemia death: 13 March 1903 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth residence: 1903 Franklin father: Martin Psutka spouse: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
GARDY E. REZEK Gardy E. Rezek, age 78, of 10804 Francis Creek Road, Two Rivers, died Friday evening, July 9, 1993, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Burial will be at dthe Kossuth National Cemetery in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Rezek was born October 20, 1914, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late John and Rose Cigler Rezek. He attended local schools. On September 23, 1950, he was married to Jeanette Mott at Melnik Presbyterian Church. He farmed all of his life and over the years he operated thrashing crews throughout the area. He also owned and operated his own roofing business. He is a member of the Manitowoc County Deputy Sheriff’s Association for 42 years. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette; two sons, Darwin and James, both of Two Rivers; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Gladys Rezek, LaCrosse. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Otto, Ben and Joe and one sister, Celia. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. and on Monday until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, July 11, 1993 P. A2
JEANETTE REZEK Jeanette Rezek, age 73, of 10618 Francis Creek Road, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Thursday evening, Oct. 31, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2002 at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Burial will follow at Kossuth National Cemetery, town of Kossuth. Jeanette was born Aug. 15, 1929 in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Sam and Julia Chaloupka Mott. She grew up and attended local schools in the town of Gibson. Jeanette worked at Mirro Corp., for a short time and then farmed with her husband at the Rezek Family Homestead farm. She and her husband retired in 1977. Jeanette married Gardy E. Rezek on Sept. 23, 1950 at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. Gardy preceded her in death on July 9, 1993. She loved to work in her flower garden, play sheepshead and was a good Bohemian cook. Survivors include two sons: Darwin Rezek of rural Two Rivers; and James Rezek of rural Two Rivers; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Edith and Dale Schroeder of Two Rivers; Grace and Chester Novak of Francis Creek; sister-in-law: Gladys Rezek of Evansville, Ind.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. In addition to her parents and her husband: Gardy, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert and Alvin Mott; one sister: Lucille Robinson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Paul Anderson, Clarence Rezek, Otto Rezek, Ben Rezek, Joe Rezek and Celia Rezek. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002 at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and Monday from noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Saturday, November 2, 2002 pg. A3
JIRI REZNICEK (Order For Proof of Will.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the Matter of the Estate of Georg Resnicek (sic), deceased. In Probate. An Insturment in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of George Resnicek of the town of Kossuth, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And Anna Sekora, of the town of Kossuth, in said County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Georg Resnicek died testate, at the town of Kossuth, in said County, on the 31st day of March, 1907, that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased, and that Anna Sekora is daughter, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters of administration with will annexed be thereon issued to Joseph A. Sekora. It is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last Will and Testament be taken, at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 18th day of June, 1907, at 10 o'clock a.M. And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three susccessive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated May 20th, 1907, By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 6, 1907 P. 4 ******** George Rosnecheck birth: 25 September 1828 Bohemia death: 31 March 1907 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1907 Kossuth spouse: Elizabeth Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ADOLPH REZNICHEK Adolph Reznichek, 58, former county farmer, who has been employed in the city the past three years, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Reznichek was born in Franklin in 1886 and spent most of his life on the homestead farm in that town. Coming to this city he was employed at the ship yards and Invincible Company. Survivors are three brothers, Joseph, Anton and Edward, all of Franklin, and a sister, Mrs. William Fritsch of Reedsville. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 4, 1944 P. 2 ******* (Note: Tombstone has b. 1884)
ANNA REZNICHEK Mrs. John Reznichek, 69, a native of the county since a girl of six years, passed away early this morning at the farm home in the town of Cato. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from the home of the son, Anton, in Cato, with interment in the National cemetery at Francis Creek. Her maiden name was Anna Mestak and she was born in Bohemia in 1862 coming to this country with her parents at an early age. She was married in 1881 to John Reznichek and they located on a farm in the town of Cato. The husband, one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Fritsch of Reedsville, four sons, Joseph, Edward, Anton and Adolph, all of Cato, and nine grandchildren survive. The remains will be removed to the home from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home tomorrow afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 22, 1932 P. 10 ******** Funeral Services for Franklin Pioneer is Held Sunday Funeral services for Mrs. John Reznichek, Town of Franklin resident, who passed away at the hospital here were held Sunday afternoon from the home. J. R. Preska spoke in both English and Bohemian at the service at the home and cemetery. Before her marriage the deceased was Miss Anna Mestak and she was married over fifty years ago to John Reznichek who survives with one daughter, Mrs. William Frisch; four sons, Anton, Joseph, Adolph and Edward, all of Frankilin and nine grandchildren. Joseph Kostechka, Roman Svacina, Lester Zipperer, William Zipperer, Anton Sittmann Jr., and Frank Baroun acted as pallbearers. Manitowoc Herald Times - Apr. 26, 1932 - page 2
ANTON REZNICHEK Anton Reznichek, 79, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Monday at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles Freuden officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Reznichek was born Sept. 19, 1887, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late John and Anna Mestak Reznichek. He farmed in Franklin township and never married. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph and Edward, of Rt. 2, Cato, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Fritsch, of Reedsville. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 2, 1967 P. 5
BLANCHE REZNICHEK Blanche Reznichek, 79, a rident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, December 24, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Deacon William Klein will officiate and burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Blanche Reznichek was born October 14, 1905, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Junk Reznichek. She later resided with her brother-in-law and sister, Wencil and Mary Stransky for 12 years and for the past 12 years at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Wencil Stransky of Francis Creek; and a nephew, Joseph Hynek of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Joseph and two sisters, Mary Stransky and Emma Hynek. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1984 P. 3
CHARLES REZNICHEK Farmer Dies of a Broken Neck Charles Reznichek, 31, Town of Franklin farmer, died this morning at Holy Family Hospital, as a result of a broken neck sustained six weeks ago on his farm near Polivka’s Corners. Mr. Reznichek struck his head against a beam, fracturing two vertebrae while driving into his barn atop a load of hay, according to his doctor. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Husar Funeral Home, in Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Kossuth national Cemetery. Born in 1895 in the Town of Franklin, Mr. Reznicheck lived his whole life in that tow. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Reznichek and three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Hynek of Franklin, Mrs. Wencel Stransky of Francis Creek and Mrs. Blanche living at home on the farm. The body may viewed at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Friday until the time of the services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, Aug. 22, 1946 - page 4
JOHN REZNICHEK John Reznichek, 82, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, died at 7:30 o’clock Friday night at the home of his son, Anton, Town of Franklin, Cato Route 2, where he lived for a number of years. Mr. Reznichek had been up and about as usual apparently in normal health until he was stricken with a heart attack early in the evening. He died within a short time. Mr. Reznichek conducted a farm in Franklin for many years but had been living a retired life at the home of his son, Anton. The homestead farm has been conducted by another son, Joseph. Mr. Reznichek was born in the Town of Kossuth March 14, 1857, but spent most of his life in Franklin. He was treasurer of the town for a number of years and also served on the school board. He married Anna Mestak in 1881. She died seven years ago. Surviving are four sons, Joseph, Adolph, Anton and Ed, all of Franklin, one daughter, Mrs. William Fritsch of Reedsville, 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The body will be removed to the Anton Reznichek residence from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home Sunday morning at 9 o’clock and may be viewed there after 1 p.m. and until the hour of the services. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the residence with B. J. Cmejla of Kewaunee officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 8, 1939 P. 4
JOSEPH REZNICHEK Joseph Reznichek, a farmer living in Kellnersville, died Friday at age 40 leaving a widow and several children. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 21 June 1906 ******** Name Joseph Reznicek Event Type Death Event Date 1906 Event Place Franklin, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Franklin, Gender Male Age 38 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Date Apr 1868 Birth Year (Estimated) 1868 Birthplace Kossuth, Burial Place Kossuth, Father's Name George Reznicek Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Name Elizabeth Reznicek Mother's Birthplace Bohemia Spouse's Name Mary Reznicek Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 ******* Name Joseph Reznicek Gender Male Death Date 15 Jun 1906 Death Place Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 38 Birth Date Apr 1868 Birthplace Kossuth Occupation Farmer Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Mary Father's Name George Reznicek Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Name Elizabeth Mother's Birthplace Bohemia Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Joseph Reznicek birth: April 1868 Kossuth death: 15 June 1906 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Franklin father: George Reznicek mother: Elizabeth spouse: Mary Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JOSEPH REZNICHEK (d. 1917) Notes from Kellnersville Jos. Reznicek, aged 27 years, died at his home on Thursday of last week after a short illness. Although Mr. Reznicek had been sick for some time, his condition was not considered serious and his sudden death was a shock to his family and friends. Mr. Reznicek was born July 6, 1890. He is survived by his mother, one brother, Charles and three sisters, Mrs. Jos. Hynek of Whitelaw, Blanche and Marie. The funeral was held Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 9, 1917
MARY REZNICHEK Mrs. Mary Reznichek, 91, a lifelong resident of the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two days. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Henry E. Stammer, pastor of Melnik Presbyterian Church, will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. The former Mary Jung was born March, 1868, at Franklin, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Jung. She was married to Joseph Reznichek Sept. 3, 1887. The couple operated a farm at Franklin where she resided until the present time. He died in 1906. Two sons, Joseph and Charles, and a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hynek Sr., also preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Blanche at home and Mrs. Wencil Stransky of Francis Creek; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald-Times 7 Apr 1959
CHARLES RUZEK Charles Ruzek Killed; Tar Wagon Pulled by Truck Bursts Into Flames Charles Ruzek, 50, Melnik, was fatally injured this morning when he fell or jumped from a county highway truck on which he was riding as a tar wagon pulled behind the truck burst into flames. Ruzek suffered a cerebral concussion and a crushed chest. He died at about 5 o'clock, an hour after the accident, at the Holy Family hospital. Headed For Four Corners With the rest of a six man crew, riding in two trucks, Ruzek left the highway sheds on Waldo Boulevard at about four o'clock this morning. They were headed for Four Corners to tar cracks in the pavement. As they rounded the bend of Highway 10, on the west end of Waldo Boulevard, Ruzek noticed the tar wagon burst into flames. There were two fire extinguishers on the truck and it is not known whether Ruzek fell while reaching for one of them or was caught beneath the truck while jumping to the ground. The truck, traveling at a slow rate of speed, was stopped well within ten feet of the spot where the flames broke out. Ruzek's body was lying between the front and rear wheels of the truck toward the center of the highway. The truck wheels could not have passed over his body. It is believed the rear wheel struck him and dragged him for several feet, crushing his chest. Ruzek was conscious when taken from under the truck. "I'm done for," he gasped, according to men who were with him. He was rushed to the hospital in the city ambulance. He died an hour later. William Klackner was driving the truck on which Ruzek was riding (continued on page 2)/(continued from page 1) Others in the crew were Louis Marshek, Arthur Klackner, William Holmes and Edward Wegner. Tar Wagon Destroyed We asked him to ride in the cab just before we started, but he said "no, it's such a nice day I'll ride outside," one of the crew members said this morning. Sheriff Norman Berkedal and Coroner Gerald Rau were summoned in the scene shortly after the accident occurred. The tar wagon was destroyed by fire. Tar poured rom the wagon and flowed along the gutter on the curve and into the ditch at the side of the roadway. According to Highway Commissioner Edward Berkedal, Ruzek had been employed by the county for the past three years. His is the second death on the county crew this month. James Wadzinski, Rockwood, was killed a week ago last Monday in the county highway sheds when he was hit by a tire rim which sprung from a tire he was inflating. Funeral services for Mr. Ruzek will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the home in Melnick. The American Legion will have charge of the services. He will be buried with military honors in the uniform he wore while serving as a private in the 40th Field Artillery during the World War. Born At Kossuth Mr. Ruzek was born Dec. 5, 1886 in the town of Kossuth. He attended school there and in 1919 was married to Libbie Jirikovec, after he had been mustered out of the army. He was a member of the Guy Drews Post, American Legion. All service men were asked today to attend the funeral. The body will be removed to the home from the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville Saturday afternoon. Burial will be held in the Bohemian National cemetery, east of Polifka's Corners. Survivors include his widow, two daughters, (private); two sons (private); three sisters, Mrs. John Swoboda of Chicago and Mrs. Charles Gerland and Mrs. Mary Herschmiller, Antioch, Ill., and a brother, Joseph of Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 28 p. 1-2
INFANT RUZEK The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ruzek was buried in the National cemetery Tuesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 16, 1917 ******** Notes from Five Corners Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ruzek were proud when a baby girl was born to them. It died a few hours later. It was taken to the Chizek Cemetery where it was buried. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Mar. 8, 1917
JOSEPH RUZEK Joseph Ruzek Sr., 75, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Saturday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital. Mr. Ruzek was a lifelong resident of the Town of Kossuth. Funeral services were tentatively set for 1:30 pm Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Ruzek was born October 3, 1882 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late George and Elizabeth ?? Ruzek. He married the former Mary Klicpera in March of 1916 and the couple operated the present farm in the Town of Kossuth. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Victor, George and Joseph of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and a sister, Mrs. Emma Gerl of Antioch, Ill. A daughter, Yarmilla, brother and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald times - Dec. 7, 1957 - page 11 ******** Notes from Five Corners Wedding bells rang merrily last Tuesday when Miss Mary Klicpera became the happy bride of Joseph Ruzek of this vicinity. The ceremony was performed by Justince of the Peace Miloslav Dushek, Melnik, at the Ruze home. The bride is a young lady of a sunny disposition. She came from Bohemia about 5 years ago to Cleveland, Ohio.,, where she was employed for three years and about two years ago she came to this section where she was employed as a young housekeeper on one of our neighbor's farms and now will be a happy wife of one of our prosperous farmers. Joseph Ruzek is a young man of good character owning a farm in this section. We wish them joy and happiness through out their married life. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 17, 1916
LIBBIE J RUZEK Mrs. Libbie Ruzek, 88, of Park View Apartments, Kellnersville, died Sunday morning, July 13, 1986, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate with burial to follow at Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Ruzek, the former Libbie Jirikovec, was born February 5, 1898 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Adam and Catherine Karbon Jirikovec. She married Charles G. Ruzek on August 21, 1919. He preceded her in death May 28, 1937. Mrs. Ruzek was a member of Denmark Community VFW Auxiliary Number 6705 and the Maribel-Kellnersville Senior Citizens. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Lester and Betty Ruzek of Manitowoc and Charles (Chuck) and Charlotte Ruzek of Lakewood, California; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice and Emil Blahnik Sr., of Manitowoc and Evelyn and Richard Steeber of Kellnersville; a brother-in-law, Emil Stoklasa of Milwaukee; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren also survived. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, a brother, Wencel Jirikovec and two sisters, Frances Lensmeyer and Elizabeth Stoklasa. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home from 5 pm to 9 pm this Monday afternoon and Tuesday from 12 noon until the hour of service. VFW Auxiliary memorial service will be held at 7:30 pm this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., July 14, 1986 - page 15
MARY RUZEK Mrs. Joseph Ruzek, Sr., 77, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Friday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Ruzek, with whom she resided seven years. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. She was born March 24, 1890, in Vienna, Austria, the former Mary Klicpera, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Cimpfe Klickpera, and came to the United States in 1912 from Czechoslovakia. She was married to Mr. Ruzek in March, 1916, and the couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. He died in 1957. Survivors are three sons, Victor and George, of Rt. 2, Cato, and Joseph, of Phoenix, Ariz., and four grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 20, 1967 P. 25
VICTOR J. RUZEK Victor Joseph Ruzek, age 85, of K-West Apartments, Kellnersville, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Timothy Johnson will officiate with burial in Kossuth National Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post #88 of Manitowoc. Victor was born on Jan. 3, 1918, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Joseph and Mary Klicpera Ruzek. He served in the U.S. Army from July 1942 until his honorable discharge in February 1943. He worked as an auto mechanic and television repairman. He enjoyed stock car races and attending auto and tractor shows. Victor was a member of the American Legion Post #88, Manitowoc; Disabled American Veterans Chapter #24, Manitowoc, and the Western Fraternal Life Association. Survivors include two brothers: George and Dorothy Ruzek, Whitelaw; Joseph and Margaret Ruzek, Whitelaw. He was preceded in death by one sister, Jarmila Ruzek and an infant brother. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and again on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter December 2003