RANDALL L. SCHINDLER Randall L. Schindler, age 52, of 7624 Hwy T, Whitelaw, "Fats" fighting like a warrior lost his courageous battle with cancer and went home to be with his Savior early Tuesday morning, September 21, 1999. A Service of Rejoicing will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 1999, at the Calvary Assembly of God, 1455 N. Rapids Rd., Manitowoc. Rev. Steven Miles will officiate, with cremation having taken place. Mr. Schindler was born July 22, 1947, at Milwaukee, son of Louis and Florence Murphy Schindler. He was a United States Army Veteran serving with the 25th Infantry in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. On December 10, 1976, he married to Kristen L. Nagel at Milwaukee. The couple moved to their current home from Milwaukee and Randall had worked for Miller's Implement Co. in St. Nazianz, until retiring due to illness in March of 1998. He was a member of Calvary Assembly of God and the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #731(?) of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Kristen, Whitelaw; two sons, Benjamin Schindler, Green Bay, Joshua Schindler, at home; two daughters, Rachael Schindler and Leah Schindler, at home; his parents, Florence Schindler, West Chester, Penn., Louis Schindler, Wisconsin; one brother and sister-in-law, Roderick (Rosemary) Schindler, Cato; one sister and brother-in-law, Roxanne (Fred) Reed, Wagontown, Penn.; his mother-in-law, Joyce Nagel, Largo, Fla., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. Randall was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Harold Nagel. Relatives and friends may call at the Calvary Assembly of God Church, on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Kellnersville is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, September 23, 1999 P. A2
ADOLPH SCHULTZ Adolph Schultz, 65, farm laborer and lifelong resident of the county, died last night at the James Shebesta home, Menchalville, where he had resided the past 17 years. He had been ill a year. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. He was born in Franklin in 1880 and spent his life on farms in the northern part of the county. He never married. Mr. Schultz was a member of ther CZBJ lodge. Survivors are three brothers, John of Menchalville, Emil of Francis Creek, James of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Berger of Francis Creek, Mrs. John Kalista of Grimms, Mrs. Frank Sleger of Kellnersville and Mrs. Arthur Bolzenthal of Rockwood. The body may be viewed at the Husar funeral home after 8 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 28, 1945 P.2
VACLAV SCHULTZ Pioneer of Co. Is Buried today The funeral of Wenzel (sic) Schultz, one of the county’s pioneers who died at the family home at Francis Creek Monday at the age of eighty-two years was held this morning at 10 o’clock with services at Francis Creek. Mr. Schultz was born in Germany and came to this country as a young man settling in this county. Surviving him are the widow and nine children, Joseph, John and Adolph of Menchalville, Emil and James of Francis Creek, Mrs. Berger and Mrs. Bolzenthal of Francis Creek, Mrs. John Kalista of Grimms and Mrs. Frank Slaeger of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, January 27, 1926 P. 2
ANNA SCHUSTER Mrs. Anna Schuster, age 91, formerly of Francis Creek, died Friday afternoon, August 4, 1995, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am. Monday, August 7, 1995, at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. Rev. Richard E. Lind will officiate with burial at Kossuth National Cemetery. Anna was born March 23, 1904, in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Berger Cigler. She married Emil Schuster June 27, 1923. They farmed for many years and retired to the village of Francis Creek. Emil preceded her in death on June 3, 1973. Anna was an avid gardener and enjoyed handy work. She will always e remembered for her Czech cooking. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Anne (Clarence) Habeck, Brown Deer, Carol (Walter) Miske, Mishicot; one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel (Arlene) Schuster, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, Marcie Morey, Audrey Frey, Randy, Jerry, Pat, Myron and Sally Miske, Margie Miske McAffe, Jonathan Schuster; twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Lambert Funeral Home, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 1995 P. A2 ******** (23 Mar 1904/04 Aug 1995/SSDI)
EMIL SCHUSTER Emil Schuster, 75, of the Village of Francis Creek, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate with burial in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Schuster was born June 20, 1897, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Frank and Mary Reindl Schuster. He married Anna Cigler June 27, 1923, at Manitowoc. They farmed near Francis Creek until 1952, moving to the village. He was then employed at Eggers Plywood, Two Rivers, until his retirement. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 4, 1973
FRANK SCHUSTER Frank Schuster,78, retired farmer, died Wednesday afternoon at his home in the village of Francis Creek. He had been ill since March 1, when he suffered a stroke. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Frank Junek of Melnik officiating. Interment will be in the Bohemian National cemetery, Kossuth. Mr. Schuster was born in Kossuth in 1859 and spent his life in the township. He married Miss Mary Reindl at Kellnersville in 1891 and located on a farm in Kossuth. Fourteen years ago he sold the farm and retired to live in Francis Creek. Survivors are the widow; two sons, Emil, route 6, Manitowoc, and Dr. Charles Schuster, Milwaukee; four brothers, John, city, Joseph and Anton, Lodi, Wis., Edmond, Louisiana, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Antoinette Adams, Terra Haute, Ind., Mrs. John Zeman, Milwaukee, Mrs. John Tuma, city; and five grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 24, 1938 P. 2
FRANTISEK SCHUSTER Frank Schuster Wisconsin, Death Records Name Frank Schuster Event Type Death Event Date 1892 Event Place Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 58 Marital Status Married Race w Occupation Wagon maker Birth Year (Estimated) 1834 Birthplace Bohemia, Europe Burial Place Kossuth Cemetery Public Gro Spouse's Name Marie Schuster "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Frank Schuster Wisconsin Death Index Name Frank Schuster Event Type Death Event Date 26 Jan 1892 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0283 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
MARIE SCHUSTER Order for Proof of Will. STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Shuster (sic) deceased, in Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Shuster of town of Kossuth, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And John Shuster, of Manitowoc City in said County, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Mary Shuster died testate, at the town of Kossuth, in said County, on the 7th day of June, 1906; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased, that petitioner is son of said deceased and praying that said Insturment be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters of administration with will annexed be thereon issued to John Shuster. It Is Ordred: 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 11th day of December, 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 November 12, 1906. By the Court. John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 15, 1906 P. 4 ******** Mary Bauschka Shuster Wisconsin, Death Records Name Mary Bauschka Shuster Event Type Death Event Date 1906 Event Place Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 72 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Housewife Birth Date 26 Jan 1834 Birth Year (Estimated) 1834 Birthplace Bohemia Burial Place Kossuth, Father's Name Bauschka Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Name Bauschka Mother's Birthplace Bohemia Spouse's Name Frank Shuster "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Marie Or Mary Bauschka Shuster Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Marie Or Mary Bauschka Shuster Gender Female Death Date 07 Jun 1906 Death Place Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 72 Birth Date 26 Jan 1834 Birthplace Bohemia Occupation Housewife Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Frank Shuster Father's Name Bauschka Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Birthplace Bohemia "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** Mary Schuster Wisconsin Death Index Name Mary Schuster Event Type Death Event Date 07 Jun 1906 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0503 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
MARY SCHUSTER Mrs. Frank Schuster, 77 (photo), lifelong resident of the county, died today at the farm home in Kossuth, now operated by her son, Emil, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with burial in the Kossuth National cemetery. Born Mary Reindl in Franklin in 1871, she was married to Mr. Schuster in 1891 and they moved to the homestead farm near Francis Creek. Mr. Schuster died 10 years ago. Survivors are two sons, Emil on the home farm and Dr. Charles J. Schuster of Milwaukee; two brothers, Joseph of Menchalville and Charles of Kellnersville; five grandchildren and a great-grand- child. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Thursday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 29, 1948 P. 2
FRANTISKA SEBESTA Notes from Polivka's Corners The funeral of the late Mrs. Shebesta of Menchalville took place here last Wednesday and was largely attended. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 27, 1916
JOSEF SEBESTA Notes from Menchalville Joseph Shebesta, Sr., died at the home of his son, Joseph Jr., Friday morning. The deceased was 81 years old. He came to this country in 1862 from Cecho-Slovakia where he was born and settled on a farm in the Town of Franklin. He is survived by eight children, Mrs. Louis Havolitz of Rief Mills, Mrs. J. Kupsch, M. Shebesta and J. Shebesta Jr. of Menchalville, Mrs. M. Tisler of Wayside, W. Shebesta and N. Nechvatal of Chippewa Falls and Mrs. Frolik of Cobban. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 3, 1925
ANNA SHANDA (d. 1940) Miss Anna Shanda, 68, died in this city Friday after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Husar Funeral home at Kellnersville, with burial in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Miss Shanda was born in the town of Franklin on August 14, 1872, and lived there all her life. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Tomechek of Chicago, Mrs. Charles Pashek of Two Rivers and Mrs. Frank Matejovietz of Branch, and three brothers, Matt Shanda of Franklin, Joseph Shanda of Branch and Joseph Shanda of Menchalville. The body is lying in state at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 26, 1940 P. 4
ANNA SHANDA (d. 1948) Mrs. Matt Shanda, 77, the former Anna Wachtal of Franklin, died Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Jacob Harmachek of Kellnersville, with whom she had been residing for the past year. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Frank Svatek will officiate. Burial will be in Kossuth national cemetery. Mrs. Shanda was born in Franklin in 1871. She married Mr. Shanda 56 years ago. They operated a farm until 1945, the year her husband died. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Joseph Malley of Kellnersville. The body may be viewed from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services at the church Thursday. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 28, 1948 P.2
GEORGE SHANDA 92-YEAR OLD PIONEER DIES Services For George Shanda To Be Conducted Thursday George Shanda, 92, died early this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Pasek Sr., Two Rivers. He had been a resident of Manitowoc county for 81 years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Husar and Wachal funeral home, Kellnersville, where the body will lie in state. Interment will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. The Rev. Frank Junek of the Melnik Presbyterian church will officiate. Born in Bohemia Mr. Shanda was born in Bohemia in April, 1845. He came to this country, and directly to the county, when he was 11 years old. Sixty years ago he married Margaret Zachek, who preceded him in death. He is survived by four daughters and three sons; Mrs. Mary Tomsek of Chicago, Miss Anna Shanda of Manitowoc, Mrs. Fred Matejovitz of Branch, Mrs. Charles Pasek of Two Rivers, Matt Shanda of Kellnersville, Joseph Shanda of Branch and John Shnada of Menchalville. Five grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 9, 1937 P. 2
JOHN SHANDA John Shanda, 80, of Kellnersville, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Shanda was born April 8, 1883, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late George and Margaret Zachek Shanda. He operated the Shanda homestead farm at Polifka’s Corners until 1935. June 4, 1935, he married Mrs. Mary Tisler and they operated a tavern at Menchalville until 1945 when they retired and moved to Kellnersville. Survivors include his wife, four step-daughters, Mrs. Charles Sauer of Manitowoc, Mrs. Edward Stinski of Menahsa, Mrs. Joseph Duckart and Mrs. Raymond Holzschuh of Manitowoc; a step-daughter in law, Mrs. Mary Tisler of Manitowoc; a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Tomaschefsky of Chicago; 13 step-grandchildren, 22 step-great grandchildren and seeral nieces and nephews. A step-son Edward Tisler, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, May 6, 1963 P. M-13
MAGGIE SHANDA Notes from Polivka’s Corners Mrs. Geo Sanda died Friday night at the Holy Family Hospital after an operation performed on her Tuesday last. She was 70 years old and born in Bohemia. She is survived by her husband and seven children, Mat, Jos. and John, Anna, Mrs. Mary Jamsik of Chicago, Mrs. Chas. Pasek of Two Rivers and Mrs. F. Matyovtz and six grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the home, Rev. Teply officiating. Interment was in National Cemetery here. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 1, 1925
MATH SHANDA Matt Shanda, 79, lifelong resident of Franklin, died Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, following a week's illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. He was born in Franklin in 1865 and in 1892 married Anna Wachal. They located on the homestead farm in Franklin. Survivors are his wife; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Tomachek of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Matejovec of Branch; two brothers, Joseph of Branch, John of Kellnersville. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday afternoon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 17, 1945 P. 2
ADOLPH SHIMON Adolph Shimon, 62, Whitelaw farmer, died Saturday at the Holy Family hospital. He was a patient at the hospital since he suffered a stroke two weeks ago. Funeral services will be held at Kellnersville Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Shimon was born in Cooperstown and spent his entire life on farms. In 1913 he married Miss Barbara Chizek. They located on a farm on Route 1, Whitelaw. Survivors are the widow; a daughter Olive, at home; five sons, John and Joseph, city; Adolph, Bernard and Melvin, on the home farm; two brothers, Frank and John, Reifs Mills; two sisters, Mary Shimon, Reifs Mills, Mrs. Emma Reif, Chicago. The body may be viewed at the Husar and Wachal undertaking parlors in Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, October 25, 1937 P. 2
BARBARA SHIMON Mrs. Barbara Shimon, 102, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, who formerly resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Olive and James Fischer at 1027 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday, July 20, 1990. She was born December 4, 1887 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late John and Katherine Cherney Chizek. She married Adolph Shimon on December 9, 1913 at Branch, Wis. Mrs. Shimon and her husband, Adolph, owned and operated a farm in the Town of Franklin, Wis. After Mr. Shimon’s death in 1937, she continued to operate the farm until 1944 when she moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include five sons, John (Cecelia) Shimon, Manitowoc; Joseph (Martha) Shimon, Manitowoc; Adolph(Irene) Shimon, Two Rivers; Bernard (Grace) Shimon, Branch and Melvin (Dolores) Shimon, Cato and a daughter, Olive (James) Fischer, Manitowoc; two brothers, Anthony (Alvina) Chizek, Northeim and Victor Chizek, Manitowoc; also 22 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank officiated and burial was in Kossuth National Cemetery, Kossuth. Denmark Press - Thursday, July 26, 1990
FRANK SHIMON Frank Shimon, 75, lifetime Town of Franklin resident, died unexpectedy of a heart attack at 1 p.m. Monday at the farm home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kornely, of Rockwood. He and Mrs. Shimon had moved to Rockwood Saturday to reside with their children. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, with the Rev. Sherwood Roach officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth Bohemian National Cemetery. Mr. Shimon was born Feb. 15, 1880, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late John and Mary Husar Shimon. He married the former Rose Hynek on July 24, 1906, and for 15 years Mr. shimon operated the Green Valley Cheese Factory. Thirty-five years ago the couple moved to a farm in Franklin, which was operated until retirement five years ago. Mr. shimon was treasurer of Sunny Slope School of Joint district No. 8 for a number of years. Surviving him are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Kornely of Rockwood and Mrs. Clarence Connely of Whitelaw; two sons, Edwin of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Clarence of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; a brother, John of Reifs Mills; two sisters, Miss Mary Shimon of Reifs Mills and Mrs. Peter Reif of Chicago; and 12 grandchildren. A son victor, died 18 months ago. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 29, 1955 P.15
ROSE SHIMON Mrs. Rose Shimon, 93, of Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at the home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Haen will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Shimon, nee Rose Hynek was born April 21, 1885 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late John and Mary Ourada Hynek. She was married to Frank Shimon July 24, 1906 and the couple then resided in the Town of Franklin. Mr. Shimon preceded her in death November 28, 1955. Mrs. Shimon was a former resident of Reedsville Manor. Survivors include two sons, Edwin of Route 1, Whitelaw, and Clarence of Highway 10, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Kornely of Francis Creek and Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Connolly of Whitelaw; a brother, Anton of Racine; a sister, Mrs. Alvina Wyszynski of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, two daughters and a grandson preceded her in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday afternoon and Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, april 24, 1978 - page 3 ******** (14 Apr 1886/Apr 1978/SSDI)
VICTOR SHIMON Victor Shimon Dies in Illinois MANITOWOC - Victor Shimon, 44, who formerly operated a filling station here, who moved west several years ago because of failing health, died Tuesday morning at the McNiel Clinic at Berwyn, Ill. Shimon, who had been residing at Burbank, Calif., was flown to Chicago Sunday from Los Angeles. He was accompanied by an adopted daughter, Florette. In the meantime his wife started driving back to Chicago in a car accompanied by a friend. Efforts were being made Tuesday to contact her en route to advise of the death of her husband. Funeral plans are incomplete but will be held later in the week at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. He was born in the county, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shimon of Rt. 5, Manitowoc. He married the former Blanche Kowalski of Manitowoc. They located in Manitowoc where Shimon engaged in business, his last being operator of a filling station. Several years ago his helath forced his moving to Albuquerque, N.M., where he became a jewelry salesman. Later they moved to Burbank. Surviving are his wife and the adopted daughter; parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Shimon of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; two brothers Clarence of Rt. 5, Manitowoc and Edwin of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Connally of Whitelaw and Mrs. Clarence Kornely of Rt. 5, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, July 6, 1954 P. 2
VIOLA SHIMON VIOLA SHIMON, 17, DIES FOLLOWING FEVER RELAPSE Viola Shimon, 17 graduate in 1928 from the Lincoln high school and this year from the Manitowoc County Teachers Normal school, suffered a relapse from an attack of scarlet fever while visiting at the home of an aunt, Mrs. Rosinsky at Manitowoc Rapids yesterday and passed away. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the Wattawa chapel. The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shimon of Whitelaw, three brothers, Victor, Edward and Clarence, and two sisters, Blanche and Helen. An aged grandmother, Mrs John Hynek also survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, July 2, 1929 P.5
JOHN SKWOR John Skwor, 88, of 949 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died early this Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Skwor was born on Sept. 29, 1873, in the town of Cooperstown, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skwor. On Sept 20, 1940 he married Mary Fictum, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County. The couple located on a farm in the Town of Gibson, and after eight years moved to Cooperstown. The Skwors moved to Manitowoc six months ago. Survivors include his wife and a sister. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 22, 1961
MARY SKWOR Mrs. John Skwor, 82, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Maple Crest Sanitorium, Whitelaw, where she was a patient two months. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Skwor, the former Mary Fictum, was born Sept. 20, 1884, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late John and Antoinette Kirch Fictum. She was married to Mr. Skwor in 1905 at Zanders and the couple farmed at Larrabee. They observed their golden wedding in 1955 and he died Nov. 22, 1961. Survivors include four brothers, John of Kewaunee, Anton of Melnik, Adolph of Green Bay, and Emil of Sturgeon Bay; and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Gunther, Tisch Mills, and Mrs. Anton Kralovetez of Sheboygan. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 16, 1967
ANNA V. SLOVENSKY Mrs. Edmond Slovensky, 56 (photo) of Mirro Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at her home following a long illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and David Mansavage?? of Stevens Point will officiate. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. The former Anna Wilda, daughter of the late Stephen and Ma___ Polifka Wilda, was born Sept. 5??, 1900, in the Town of Kossuth. She was employed as a the___ at Downer Seminary at Milwaukee until her marriage at Racine in 1916 to Edmond Slovensky. The couple lived 11 years at Racine before coming to Manitowoc. (Remainder too light to read) Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 3, 1957, P. 13 ******* (NOTE: Anna Wilda/b. 30 Sept. 1900 from state microfiche birth index)
DUANE C. SLOVENSKY Duane C. Slovensky, age 75, formerly of 2342 Victoria Drive, Manitowoc, and a current resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died on Monday morning, June 4, 2007, at St. Mary's. He was born on June 11, 1931, in Racine, son of the late Edward and Anna (Wilde) Slovensky. On Aug. 24, 1957, he married the former Lucille Cisler at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Aug. 23, 2004. Duane was employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706, Viking Bow & Gun Club and Calumet Flyers. Survivors include three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Emil and Diane Cisler, Manitowoc; Michael and Sue Cisler, Manitowoc; and Helen and Curtis Pozorski, Luxemburg. Nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and his pet dog, Cricket, also survive. Friends may call at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2007, until 11 a.m. Burial will be at Kossuth National Bohemian Cemetery, town of Kossuth. According to Duane's wishes, there will be no service. The family wishes to thank Charles Spiering for all his help and support given to Duane and his family. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, June 6, 2007 pg. A3
EDMOND SLOVENSKY Edmond H. Slovensky, 61, of 1624 Mirro Dr., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at Sheboygan after a heart attack Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Mr. Warren Piper will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Slovensky was born Nov. 13, 1900, at Racine, son of the late Stanley and Frances Spiegel Slovensky. He attended public school at Racine and as a young man farmed on the family farm near Racine. He later was employed by a Racine tire manufacturing company. He came to Manitowoc in 1934 and had been employed as a foreman for Gray Robinson Construction Co. Mr. Slovensky was a member of Construction Laborers Local 1067. He married Anna Wilda at Racine Aug. 6, 1927, and the couple came to Manitowoc seven years later. She died in 1937. Surviving are a son, Duane, of Manitowoc and four sisters, Mrs. Edgar Wohlust of South Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna Stodall of Milwaukee, Mrs. Frank White of Kenosha and Miss Lorraine Slovensky of Racine. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 10, 1962 P. 19
LUCILLE SLOVENSKY Lucille J. Slovensky, age 72, of 2342 Victoria Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, Aug. 23, 2004, at her residence. She was born Aug. 5, 1932, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Clara Liebe Cisler. Lucille was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1950. On Aug. 24, 1957, she married Duane Slovensky at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc Engraving, Manitowoc Shipbuilding and Fricke Printing. After her retirement, she was also employed at Hardee's Restaurant. Survivors include her husband: Duane Slovensky; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Emil and Diane Cisler, Michael and Sue Cisler, all of Manitowoc; and a sister and brother-in-law: Helen and Curtis Pozorski, Whitelaw. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and her pet, Mindy. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial at Kossuth National Bohemia Cemetery, town of Kossuth. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter August 2004
HELEN STEEBER Helen Steeber of 212 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, Oct. 13, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. There will be no visitation or funeral services. The body has been donated to University of Wisconsin, Medical School, Madison. Miss Steeber was born in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late John and Mary Kovarik Steeber. For 20 years she worked as a cook in Milwaukee and for 25 years as a housekeeper at Manitowoc Hotel, Manitowoc, retiring in 1967. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Catherine Steeber and a sister, Clara Wilda of Manitowoc; a special friend, Frank J. Blake of Milwaukee, five nieces, a nephew and other relatives and friends. Two brothers preceded her in death. Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Sunday, October 14, 1979 pg. 3
JOHN STEEBER John Steeber, 93, former Francis Creek resident, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Mr. Steeber who lived at Fairhills Convalescent Home, Rosecrans, suffered a stroke a week ago. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Steeber was born May 23, 1863, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Frank and Mary Shanda Steeber. He married the former Mary Kovarik in 1881 and she died in 1921. As a young man Mr. Steeber learned the cheese making trade and owned and operated a factory near Melnik. His cheese won many blue ribbons at the annual state fair at Milwaukee. In 1906 he discontinued cheese factory operations and purchased a farm north of Shoto. He retired in 1915 and moved to Francis Creek where he resided until recently. Surviving him are two daughters, Miss Helen Steeber and Mrs. Edward Wilda of Manitowoc; a son, Louis of Two Rivers; two brothers, Frank of Manitowoc and Charles of Los Angeles; six grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 11, 1957 P. 15
MARY STEEBER DEATH CLAIMS LIFE FRIENDS ON THE SAME DAY Lifelong friends and neighbors, their children intermarried, Mrs. Mary Steuber(sic) and Mrs. Stephen Wilda of Francis Creek, were not separated in death and the two will be buried from the same house in a double funeral ceremony Wednesday at 10 from the Wilda home. Death came to the two within a few hours today, Mrs. Wilda’s death occurring first. The bodies were brought to the chapel of Urbanek and Wattawa and will be taken to Francis Creek for the funeral services. Both died from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Wilda was a native of Bohemia born Sept. 29, 1870 and came here as a babe with her parents, locating in Kossuth. Besides her husband, she is survived by nine children, Mrs. Arthur Wachowitz, William, Edward, Adolph, Alvin, Anna, Rose, Laura and Ella, all of whom excepting William residing at Francis Creek. Mrs. Steuber was born in Gibson Feb. 2, 1864. Besides her husband, she leaves three children, Louis and Helen and Mrs. Edward Wilda. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 7, 1921 P. 1 ******** Notes from Francis Creek Just six yeasrs ago the Stueber-Wilda wedding was celebrated, when Clara Stueber became the bride of Edward Wilda. On March 9, the two mothers-in-law were buried side by side. Mrs. John Stueber died at 2 o'clock Monday morning after undergoing several unsuccessful operations. Mrs. Stueber was 55 years of age. She leaves a husband and three children, louis of Shoto, Mrs. Edward Wilda of Francis Creek and Miss Helen, who was with her mother during her illness and is still in a deliriouis condition and under the care of physicians. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Nels Anderson, Mrs. Otto Manthey, Manitowoc; three brothers, James Kovarik, Manitowoc, Frank, Kellnersville, Ad, Melnik and an aged mother. Mrs.Stephen Wilda died a few hours later at the age of fifty years. She leaves a husband and nine children, William, Manitowoc; Ed, Adolph, Mrs. Art Wachholtz of Frances Creek; Rosie, Annie of Racine; Ella, Laura and Albin at home. Both mothers took sick the same day; both went to the hospital at the same time; both were named Mary; both were taken to the Urbanek and Wattawa undertaking parlors where they were dressed alike, both had same caskets, same flowers and both were taken to the Edward Wilda home at Francis Creek Tuesday at 10 o'clock from where the double funeral took place Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Both were carried by the same pallbearers. Interment was in the National Cemetery. The funeral was a large and sad one. Throngs of people waited at the cemetery to witness the sad and pitiful scene. Greatest sympathy is extended to the bereaved families. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., March 17, 1921
WILLIE STEEBER From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1897: Death in Francis Creek, following a fall on the ice, of Willie Steeber, the 9 yr. old son of John Steeber. The burial took place Sat.
ANTON STIBER Anton Steeber (sic), 75, farmer and carpenter of Franklin, died yesterday afternoon at the farm home near Menchalville. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville, and at two o’clock at the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Steeber was born in Bohemia in 1865, and at the age of 10 accompanied his parents to this county. They settled on a farm in Franklin. He engaged in farming and also learned the carpenter trade. In 1920 he married Miss Mary Slechta of Franklin. He was a member of the A.C.B.J. lodge of Menchalville. His widow is the only survivor. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 22, 1940 P. 4
MARIE STIBER Mrs. Marie Stiber, 77, of Menchalville in the Town of Franklin, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, where she had been a patient for the last three weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellernesville, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Stiber was born Marie Slechtova on Sept. 20, 1884(sic), in Czechoslovakia and came to the U.S. 42 years ago, settling in Manitowoc County. She was married to Anton Stiber in 1923 and the couple resided on a farm at Menchalville. She was a member of the ACBJ Lodge No. 221 at Menchalville. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Emil Cigler Sr. of Rt. 1, Two Rivers and Mrs. Christina Novotony of Czechoslovakia and a brother, John Slechta of Czechoslovakia. Her husband preceded her in death in 1940. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 7, 1962 P. 9
JOSEPH STIPEK Joseph M. Stipek, 85, of route 5, Manitowoc, retired Brach farmer, died last night at the Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 10 o’clock at the St. Augustus Catholic church at Reifs Mills, the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Stipek was born in Bohemia in 1861 and at the age of 21 years located in Taylor county, moving to Branch a year later. Sixty-two years ago he married Miss Josephine Bai. She died in 1927. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge of Polifika’s Corners, serving as secretary for several terms. Survivors are two sons, Joseph J. on the homestead farm, Anton of this city; daughter, Mrs. Joseph Cizek of route 1, Whitelaw; brother Wenzil of Jackson, Minn.; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Fri. 20 Sep 1946, p. 2
JOSEPHINE STIPEK Notes from Polivka's Corners Many from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Joseph Stepak of Branch. The burial took place at the National Cemetery near here. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 27, 1927 ******** Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother. We also wish to thank Mr. Henry Cizek, the speaker, the pallbearers, donors of cars, flowers and all others who gave their assistance. Joseph Stipek and children Manitowoc Herald News - Oct. 27, 1927 - page 3
CHARLES STOKES KELLNERSVILLE BUSINESS MAN DIES AGE 73 Charles F. Stokes Passed Away on Wednesday Charles F. Stokes, county pioneer and well known hotel and storekeeper died at his home at Kellnersville yesterday at the age of 73. Decedent was born in the town of Franklin and for many years conducted a saloon and store at Kellnersville. Six years ago he retired from active business, after having been one of the most successful business men of the county. Previous to coming to Kellnersville, he had conducted a store, saloon and dance hall at Stokes Corners near Sturgeon Bay. He leaves a widow Josephine Stokes two sons Harry and Walter both of Chicago. Frank Stokes on the Plank road is a brother. The funeral will be held on Saturday at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 19, 1924 P. 2 ******* (Note: Obit says he is in Evergreen, but his stone is here) ******** Charles Stokes passed away June 18, 1924 at 3 pm at his home at Kellnersville, at the age of 78 years. He was born January 28, 1851 at Blautz, Bohemia. At the age of four he migrated to America with his parents who settled on a farm one half mile west of Kellnersville. At that time the county was new and thickly covered with forest. About the year 1880, he with his brother, Frank, founded the town of Stokes Corners near Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wis., which still bears his name. He moved back to Kellnersville in 1894 where he again engaged in the saloon and general merchandise business in which he remained until the year 1917 when he retired. He leaves a wife who was before her marriage, Josephine Nemetz of Kellnersville; two sons, Harry and Walter of Chicago; two brothers, Frank of Manitowoc and Emil of San Francisco, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Meyer of Crown Point, Ind., Mrs. Peter Arp of Chicago and Mrs. Tillie Degen of Oconto, Wis. He was buried at the Bohemian National Cemetery at Kellnersville. The Rev. Tepley of Melnik Presbyterian church with its choir officiated. CHARLES STOKES A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom was recalled, The boon his love had given. And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in heaven. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., June 26, 1924
JOSEPHINE N. STOKES MRS. STOKE, 69, DIES THURSDAY Widow of Store Owner Dies At Kellnersville Mrs. Josephine Stoke, 69, widow of Charles Stoke, who conducted stores near Sturgeon Bay and at Kellnersville for many years, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at her home in Kellnersvile. The body will be taken to the home this evening from the Husar and Wachal funeral parlors at Kellnersville. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the residence. The Rev. Frank Junek will officiate and burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mrs. Stoke, whose maiden name was Nemetz, was born near Denmark. In 1884 she was married to Charles Stoke. They conducted a saloon and store near Sturgeon Bay and 35 years ago established a store at Kellnersville which they conducted up to ten years ago. Mr. Stokes died nine years ago. Survivors are two sons, Walter and Harry, both of Chicago, and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 22, 1933 p.2
ANNA STRADAL Mrs. George Stradal, 72, resident of Kellnersville for many years, died at 10:50 o’clock this morning at the municipal hospital at Two Rivers. She had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Walter Vander Bloemen, 1513-21st street, Two Rivers, since last August and was removed to the hospital Nov. 2. Mrs. Stradal, nee Anna Malley, was born Nov. 5, 1869, on a farm near Whitelaw, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Malley. Forty-six years ago she was married to George Stradal, a miller at Kellnersville. Mr. Stradal died in 1924. The survivors are three children, Mrs. Vander Bloemen of Two Rivers, Emil of Kellnersville and Edwin of Francis Creek; and two brothers, Anton Malley of Shawano and Joseph of Kellnersville. The body may be viewed at the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon. Burial will be in the Bohemian National cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 20, 1941 P. 4
EDWIN STRADAL Edwin Stradal, 66, of Francis Creek, died Thursday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. W. Oechler officiating. Burial will be in Bohemian National Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mr. Stradal was born March 26, 1899, at Reifs Mills, son of the late George and Anna Malley Stradal. He never married. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Walter Vanderbloemen, of Two Rivers. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 oclock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 26, 1965 P. 7
EMIL STRADAL Emil Stradal, 66, of Kellnersville, died Thursday evening at Laona, Wis., Hospital after a heart attack earlier in the day at his cottage near Wabeno. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Milos Strupl will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth Bohemian National Cemetery. Mr. Stradal was born Sept. 5, 1897, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late George and Anna Malley Stradal. He came to Kellnersville as a youth with his parents and had been a painter for many years, engaged in painting various buildings. He had been semi-retired in recent years. In his youth he was a well known basketball player. A veteran of World War II, he served from Oct. 10, 1942, with Medical Section Service Command Unit until discharge at Fort Lewis, Wash., March 10, 1943. He was a member of Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Walter Vander Bloemen, of Two Rivers and a brother, Edwin Stradal, of Francis Creek. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Graveside military rites will be by Drews-Bleser Legion Post. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1964 P. 7 ********* Funeral services for Emil Stradal, 66, of Kellnersville, who died Thursday at a Laona, Wis., hospital, were 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial was in Kossuth Bohemian National Cemetery. (Pallbearers omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 24, 1964 page 5
GEORGE STRADAL KELLNERSVILLE MAN DIES AT THE HOSPITAL George Stradal of Kellnersville passed away at the family home yesterday morning, death being due to heart disease. Mr. Stradal was born in Bohemia, May 9, 1864 and came to this country in 1870. In 1895 he married Miss Anna Mally, who is left to mourn his loss. He is survived by three children, Mary, Emil and Edwin all of Kellnersville, besides his aged father and three brothers, Peter, Joseph and John. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. from the National Cemetery at Kossuth. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 30, 1924 P. 2
ALBINA STRAKA Mrs. Edward E. Straka, 75, of Melnik, died Wednesday evening at home following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Straka, the former Alvina Hostak, was born April 12, 1892 in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Bohacek Hostak. She attended Greenstreet District School. She was married to Edward Straka May 8, 1920. They settled on the Straka homestead farm which they operated until 1943 when their son, Lloyd took over operations. Mr. and Mrs. Straka then moved to their home adjoining the farm where they lived until Mrs. Straka’s death. She was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge No. 20 of Melnik. Besides her husband and son on the homestead, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Ladonia) Kirt of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; four grandchildren and two great grandsons. Two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, Sept. 7, 1967 - page 14 ******** MELNIK PAIR WED HERE Edward Straka and Miss Hostak Take Marriage Vows The marriage of Miss Alvina Hostak and Edward E. Straka, well known young people of Melnik was solemnized by Judge Chloupek in his office at the court house this morning and the couple have departed for a honeymoon and will visit at Sheboygan. Mr. Straka is a son of Frank Straka and a prominent farmer of the northern section of the county and is a young man of bright promise while his bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hostak, is a pretty and winsome girl. Mr. Straka is the Melnik correspondent of the Herald and the couple will reside there on a farm. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., May 8, 1912
ALOISIE STRAKA Mrs. Anton Straka, one of the earliest pioneer settlers in this part of the county, passed away at the late home near Kellnersville last Saturday, March 28. Death followed an illness of about five weeks which, however, did not threaten death until a few days before the end, when pneumonia set in. Mrs. Straka was born in Bohemia in the year 1838. Her maiden name was Aloisa Raym. She came to America with her parents at the age of 12 years and married Mr. Straka in this country in the year 1856. They settled on a farm near Kellnersville on which they resided ever since. In 1864, her husband enlisted in the army and Mrs. Straka with a family of small children had to take care of the work on the farm during the time her husband served. The deceased was a kind mother and a hard worker. She idolized her family and her grown up sons and daughters have reciprocated in her declining years. Surviving are her husband, now 78 years of age, three sons, Frank, of this place, Anton and Edward, on the home farm, and one daughter, Mrs. Emil Witt, of Chicago. The funeral was held Tuesday forenoon and interment was at the Freethinking cemetery near Kellnersville. A number from here attended. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 3, 1914 P. 4
ANNA STRAKA Mrs. Edw. J. Straka died Thursday evening at the hospital in Manitowoc. She was stricken with paralysis about four weeks ago and her condition at all times was serious. The deceased was 51 years of age and was born and reared in this vicinity. Her maiden name was Anna Svoboda. She was married to Edw. J. Straka in June, 1903, and settled on a farm in the vicinity of Kellnersville. Mrs. Straka was an effectionate (sic) wife and mother and had a large circle of friends. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Eddie, 10 years old, and Victor, two years old, also one sister, Mrs. Adolph Trousil of Wilson, Mich., and two brothers, Joseph and Wencel, of this place. The funeral was held from the late home last Sunday with interment at the National Free Thinkers cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 10, 1914 P. 3
ANTON STRAKA (d. 1916) Notes from Melnik-Brockville Mr. Anton Straka passed away at the old homestead about a mile west of Kellnersville Thursday morning, July 6th, after a few months' illness of disease incident to old age. He was one of the pioneers of the county coming here 68 years ago from Domazlice, Czechy, Bohemia, where he was born over eighty years ago. On coming here, he settled on the homestead on which he had resided for over 60 years. Mr. Straka was well and favorably known throughout 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 E, Forty-Fifth Wisconsin from the year 1864 until the end of the war. He is survived by three sons, Anton and Edward on the home farm, Frank of this place and one daughter, Mrs. Emil Witt of Chicago, besides a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. His wife died about two years ago. The funeral was held at 10 am Sunday, July 9th, 1916 from the late home and interment was at the Czek Free Thinking Cemetery, over a mile west of Francis Creek. Many from here attended the funeral. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 13, 1916 ******** Notes From Five Corners: One by one the pioneer settlers are called to the great beyond from where there is no return and the last one to answer the roll call was Mr. Anton Straka, one of the earliest pioneer settlers in the county, who passed away at his home here Wednesday night July 5th. Death followed an illness of about four weeks. Mr. Straka was born in Bohemia in the year 1840 and came to America in the year 1848 with his parents when but a boy of 12(sic) years. Mr. Straka settled on a farm and resided here ever since. In 1864 Mr. Straka enlisted in the civil war where he served till the end. The deceased was a kind father and industrious man. He idolized his family and his grown up sons and daughter have reciprocated in his declining years. Surviving are his sons Frank of Melnik, Anton and Edward on the home farm and one daughter Mrs. Emil Witt of Chicago. His wife passed two years ago. The funeral was held last Sunday at the National Free Thinking Cemetery. May his soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot, July 13, 1916 p.7
ANTON STRAKA (d. 1951) A lifelong resident of the town of Kossuth, Anton Straka, 83, died at the Two Rivers municipal hospital Sunday morning. He had been ill for a month and had been hospitalized the last two weeks. Funeral services will be held at the Saur funeral home, Kellnersville, at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Straka was born on a farm in Kossuth in 1868. He lived on the farm all his life, operating it with the help of his nephews, Victor and Edward Straka Jr., in recent years. He never married. Survivors include four nieces and four nephews. Friends may call at the Saur funeral home until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 10, 1951 P. 6
EDWARD E. STRAKA (d. 1967) Edward E. Straka, 80, of Melnik, died Sunday evening at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Straka of Melnik. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles V. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Straka was born December 19, 1886 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Frank and Emma Krejcic Straka. He attended Melnik Elementary Schools and was a 1906 graduate of University of Wisconsin Agricultural short course. He married Alvina Hostak May 8, 1917 at Manitowoc and they operated the homestead farm until 1943 when the operation was taken over by their son, Lloyd. Mr. Straka was a member of numerous farm organizations and helped organize the Progressive Dairy Farmer of which he was secretary for more than 10 years. He was a former director and secretary of the Merchants Telephone Co and was News Correspondent for the Manitowoc Herald Times for more than 50 years. He was also a member of the ZCBJ Lodge No. 20 of Melnik and served as secretary. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1962 and Mrs. Straka preceded him in death Sept. 6, 1967. Besides his son, Lloyd, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Ladonia) Kirt of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. John Spevacek of Rt. 1, Maribel; four grandchildren and two great grandsons. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Dec. 11, 1967 - page 16
EDWARD STRAKA (d. 1964) Edward Straka Jr., 60, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died late Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a cerebral hemorrhage at home at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Miles Strupl officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Straka was born Jan. 29, 1904, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Edward J. and Anna Swoboda Straka. He attended the former Elmview elementary school, Town of Kossuth. He farmed in partnership with his brother, Victor Straka, on the Straka homestead farm. He was unmarried. Surviving is (sic) his brother and several cousins. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 14, 1964 P. 16
EDWARD J. STRAKA, SR. (d. 1939) Edward J. Straka Sr., of Kellnersville died Thursday at the Holy Family hospital of a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Husar Funeral home in Kellnersville, Fred Cmejla of Kewaunee conducting the service. Burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Straka was born on the homestead farm a mile east of Kellnersville on June 15, 1872 and was a farmer all his life. He was married to Anna Swoboda in 1903 and she died 25 years ago. Survivors are two sons, Edward and Victor, both of Kellnersville, two brothers, Frank of Melnik and Anton of Kellnersville, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Witt of Chicago. The body will lie in state at the Husar Funeral home from 6 o’clock this evening until the hour of services Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 19, 1939 P. 13
EMMA STRAKA Ill for three months, Mrs. Frank Straka, 79, died at the home of her son, Edward, in Melnik Friday night. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville, and burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. B.F. Cmejla of Kewaunee will officiate. Mrs. Straka, nee Emma Krejci, was born November 12, 1863 in Melnik. In 1885, she was married to Frank Straka, who died about a year ago. She always resided on the homestead farm. Survivors are the son, Edward, and two daughters, Mrs. John Spevachek and Mrs. William Buckley of Melnik, 8 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 1 p.m. Sunday until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 18, 1943 P. 2
FRANK STRAKA Frank Straka, 82, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, died Thursday evening at his home in the town of Gibson after an illness of four days. Mr. Straka was born in the town of Kossuth July 24, 1859 and since his marriage in 1885 to Emma Krejec had resided in Gibson. He lived on the homestaed farm now operated by his son, Edward. Survivors are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. John Spevacek of Gibson and Mrs. William Buckley of Shawano; one son, Edward, Gibson; one brother, Anton, Kossuth; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville from Saturday afternoon until the hour of the funeral, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the funeral home by B.S. Cmejla and burial will take place in the Kossuth National cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1942 P. 2
LLOYD H. STRAKA Lloyd H. Straka, age 90, of 516 Washington St., Mishicot, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Melnik Presbyterian Church in Melnik, with the Rev. Roberta Thomson officiating. Burial will follow in the Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Lloyd was born Sept. 12, 1913, on the homestead farm in the town of Gibson to the late Edward E. and Alvina Hostak Straka. He attended the Melnik Grade School. Lloyd married the former Marcella Zeman on April 14, 1937, in Elgin, Ill. He and his wife owned and operated the homestead family farm his entire life until his retirement in 1980. Lloyd was a member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church, Lake to Lake, and the Manitowoc Farm Bureau. He loved spending time with his family, farming and was always proud of his Ford tractors and automobiles. He enjoyed spending time in the woods. Survivors include his wife: Marcella; two daughters and sons-in-law: Doris and Jim Tegen of Green Bay, Diane and Barry Grimmer of Mishicot; two sons and daughters-in-law: Russel and Karen Straka of Cascade, Frank and Donna Straka of Algoma; nine grandchildren: Alan (Denise) Tegen, Aron (Sue) Tegen, Alice, Ann, and Adam Tegen, Russel (Shannon) Straka, Jennifer Sella, Levi and Luke Straka; and six great-grand-children. He was also preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law: Ladonia and Joe Kirt. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Melnik Presbyterian Church in Melnik until the time of service at 11 a.m. A memorial fund has been established in his name. The Straka family would like to extend a very special thank you to St. Mary's Home of Manitowoc, for their love, special care and concerns shown to Lloyd and our family during Lloyd's illness. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, October 19, 2003 pg. A3 ******** Lloyd H. Straka, age 90, of 516 Washington St., Mishicot, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Melnik Presbyterian Church in Melnik, with the Rev. Roberta Thomson officiating. Burial will follow in the Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday (TONIGHT) at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Melnik Presbyterian church in Melnik until the time of service at 11 a.m. A memorial fund has been established in his name. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 20, 2003
MARCELLA E. STRAKA Marcella E. Straka, age 94, former Melnik and Mishicot resident, entered into eternal life Friday evening, May 11, 2012 at the Harmony House Assisted Living Facility of Two Rivers. Marcella was born October 28, 1917 in the town of Kossuth to the late Henry and Ella Popelars Zeman, and has been a lifelong area resident. She married Lloyd H. Straka April 14, 1937 in Elgin, IL. He preceded her in death October 18, 2003. She and her husband farmed in the town of Gibson for many years before moving to Mishicot. Marcella was a devoted member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church, where she belonged to the Martha Society of the church. She was a 60 year member of the Manitowoc Co. Homemakers Association, an served as a Leader for the Brockville 4-H Group. She was also a member of the ZCBJ Lodge, and worked as a volunteer in Mishicot for M.A.G.I.C. Marcella and her husband took great pride in raising 15 foster children. She had a great love for the outdoors, enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, feeding her birds and motorcycle riding. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and James Tegen, of Green Bay, Diane and Barry Grimmer, of Mishicot, two sons and daughters-in-law, Russel and Karen Straka, of Cascade, WI, Frank and Donna Straka, of Algoma, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Harvey Zeman, of Melnik, a foster-son, Gary Winkel of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, and many special friends. In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by one son, Allan Straka, and two brothers, Arnold and Hank Zeman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, in Melnik, with Phil Kinzel presiding, with burial to follow in the Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, 344 So. State St., in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the church until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. A memorial fund has been established for the Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Straka family would like to express a special thank you to the entire community of the Melnik Presbyterian Church for the many special friendships created through the years, and would also like to thank the entire staff of the Harmony House Assisted Living Facility and to Asera Care Hospital for the love, care, and support shown to Mafcella and our family during her residency at Harmony. Your kindness will always be remembered. Herald Times Reporter May 2012
VICTOR STRAKA Victor Straka, 72, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Monday evening, March 25, at home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Margaret T. Wright will officiate with burial to follow at Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Straka was born June 1, 1912, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Edward and Anne Swoboda Straka. He attended the former Elm Grove School in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Straka farmed in the Town of Kossuth and was employed at Mirro Corporation Rolling Mills for many years, retiring in 1975. Survivors include cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday evening and on Friday until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 1985 P. 3 ******** (01 Jun 1912/Mar 1985/SSDI)
MARY STRANSKY Mrs. Wencel (Mary) Stransky, 82, of 611 Forest Home Drive, Francis Creek, died Friday afternoon, Dec. 16, enroute to Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home. The Deacon William Klein will officiate with burial at Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Stransky, nee Mary Reznichek, was born April 18, 1901, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Yunk Reznichek. She married Wencel Stransky on November 24, 1927. The couple farmed for 16 years in the Town of Kossuth before moving to the village of Francis Creek. Survivors include her husband, Wencel; and a sister, Blanche Reznichek of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Charles and Joseph; and a sister, Emma Hinek. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening and Monday until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, December 17, 1983 P. 3 ******** (b. 18 Apr. 1901/d. Dec. 1983/SSDI)
WENCEL STRANSKY Mr. Wencel (Jim) Stransky, age 97, formerly of 611 Forest Home Drive, Francis Creek, died late Saturday evening, April 1, 1995, at the Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, where he was a resident for 2-1/2 years. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 5, 1995, at 11 a.m. at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Deacon William Klein will officiate with burial to follow in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Stransky was born January 29, 1898, at Francis Creek, son of the late Albert and Anna Peroutka Stransky. On November 24, 1927, he married Mary Reznichek. She preceded him in death December 16, 1983. After the couples marriage they farmed in the town of Kossuth for 16 years then moving to Francis Creek. Jim was employed at the Francis Creek Elevator for 10 years and was employed at Muenchs Lumber Company for 10 years. Over the years Jim was also a carpenter in the area. Survivors include nieces, nephews, neighbors, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Emma Kubsch, Mary Zeman and Eleanor Muench. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials would be appreciated to the Shady Lane Garden Project or the donor’s choice. Herald Times Reporter, April 4, 1995 P. A2 ******** (29 Jan 1898/01 Apr 1995/SSDI)
ANNA STROUF (d. 1935) A Great, Great Woman Mrs. Anna Strouf lived in this country since 1855, a matter of 80 years. She lived on the same farm for 76 years. She was the mother of seven boys and seven girls, the grandmother of 78 children, the great-grandmother of 167 children, and the great-great-grandmother of 11 children. In spite of the fact that Mrs. Strouf resided in one place for 76 years and concentrated her personal influence in only a small community, she actually was a living force throughout the entire county. She was a great maternal source of scores of successful descendants who settled in all parts of the county. Her influence was greater than the simple circumstances of her quiet home life would imply. Her children and her children's children are in great measure carrying on the work of the county. There are farmers, workers, business men and public officials among their number. It was a large family toiling and persevering and building under the kindly influence of find old woman who saw the good works she started carried on. Manitowoc county has lost a great, good woman in the death of Mrs. Anna Strouf. Source: Editorial in the Manitowoc Herald Times 1935 ******** From the Alan Chaloupka Genealogy Anna (Musil) Strouf was born 1841 in Pisek, Bohemia, daughter of John Musil and Mary Musil. Anna married John Strouf in 1860. John Strouf was born in 1834 in the city of Tabor, Bohemia. He came to America in 1850.
ANNA STROUF (d. 1943) Mrs. Anna Strouf, 72, widow of Wencel Strouf of the town of Gibson, died Friday evening at the Municipal hospital in Two Rivers after an illness of five months. She had been a patient at the hospital for 14 weeks. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 from the Adolph Chaloupka home, town of Gibson, where she had been making her home with her daughter and at 2 p.m. from the Melnik Presbyterian church with the Rev. Y. H. Vrany officiating. Interment will be in Kossuth National cemetery. Mrs. Strouf, nee Anna Pech, was born Feb. 27, 1871 in the town of Kossuth. She was married on Nov. 23, 1889. Mr. Strouf died eight years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Rehbein and Mrs. Adolph Chaloupka of the town of Gibson; one son, Edwin at home; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Stransky of Francis Creek; one brother Joseph M. Pech of Francis Creek; and six grandchildren. The body was taken to the Specht funeral home at Mishicot and will be moved to the Chaloupka home Sunday at 5 p.m. to lie in state until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Sat. 26 Jun 1943, p. 2
WENCEL STROUF STROUF DIES OF A STROKE Wenzel Strouf, 71, Mishicot, Is To Be Buried Monday Wenzel Strouf, 71, of Mishicot, died in Two Rivers today. Death came as the result of a stroke. Funeral services will be held Monday at the home at 10 o’clock with the Rev. Junek officiating. Interment will take place in the National cemetery. Mr. Strouf was born on May 12, 1864 in Gibson. He married Anna Pech on Nov. 23, 1889. He was a farmer the greater part of his life. At the time of his death, he was retired. He is survived by the widow; three children, Mrs. Arthur Rehbein, Gibson, Mrs. Adolph Chaloupka, Gibson, and Edwin Strouf, Mishicot; four brothers, John Strouf, Manitowoc, Frank Strouf, Gibson, Adolph Strouf, Gibson, and Joseph Strouf, Mishicot; and five sisters, Mrs. John Novak, Reedsville, Mrs. Frank Benishek, Branch, Mrs. Mary Youra, Two Rivers, Mrs. William DeWane, Cooperstown, and Mrs. Ernst Pfingsten, Mishicot, and seven grand- children. Mr. Strouf was a member of the Z.C.B.J. society. The body will be removed from the Specht funeral home on Sunday to the home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 12, 1935 P. 2
LAWRENCE STRZYZEWSKI Youth Dies Of Injuries In Accident Lockjaw Sets In After Cycle Mishap To Softball Pitcher Lawrence “Larry” Strzyzewski, 21, one of the leading softball pitchers in Manitowoc, died today at the Holy Family hospital of lockjaw, resulting from injuries sustained a week ago Sunday when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a farm truck on the Plank road near the municipal airport. Thrown From Machine Strzyzewski was thrown from the machine on which his brother Erwin was riding tandem, and received a fractured knee, cuts and lacerations of the arms and legs. Erwin Strzyzewski was not seriously hurt. The injured man was brought to the office of a physician here and continued to improve until 24 hours ago when infection developed. He was removed to the hospital from his home, __04 Lake street. Strzyzewski’s motorcycle collided with a farm truck driven by Lynn Biermann, route 6, Manitowoc. The Biermann truck turned out of a driveway as the motorcycle approached on the highway. Strzyzewski this season was pitching for a team of the Major softball loop in Manitowoc. Last season he was one of the leading pitchers here. Born In City He was born in this city, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Strzyzewski. His father died 20 years ago. He was a member of the C.Z.B.J. lodge in Manitowoc and for a time was enrolled as a member of Company E, 127th infantry, Wisconsin National guard. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. J. A. Lindauer, city; two brothers, Harry and Erwin, city: two half sisters, Lucille and Lillian Lindauer, city; three half brothers, William, Joseph and Bernard Lindauer, city. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Interment will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 16, 1936 P. 1
PETER STRZYZEWSKI OLD INJURY CAUSED DEATH OF SO. SIDE MAN Accident 8 Months Ago Blamed for His Demise Injuries which he suffered eight months ago when he fell while at work on a signal tower in the local yards of the Chicago and Northwestern, are believed to have caused the death of Peter Strzyski(sic), Twenty sixth street. Mr. Strzyski suffered internal injuries from the effects of which he never recovered, though he had been able to resume work and had been employed by the Rahr Sons company for some time previous to his death. A widow and three children survive. The burial will be at Kossuth. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 04, 1915, Page 5
FRANK SVETLIK Kellnersville news Quite a number of local friends and acquaintances attended the funeral of Frank Swetlik at Melnik. Manitowoc Herald News - Jan. 26, 1922 - page 5 ******** Notes from Polivka's Corners Funeral of the late Frank Swetlik, who died at the Holy Family Hospital last week, took place Monday at the National Cemetery here. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 26, 1922
JOSEF SVETLIK STEPS INTO PATH OF AUTO, NOW IN HOSPITAL Joseph Swetlik, who makes his home at the America Restaurant, South Eight street, suffered injuries that necessitated his being taken to the hospital this afternoon, when he was run down by an automobile at the intersection of Quay and Eight streets Saturday evening. Swetlik started crossing the street in front of a south bound street car and stopped directly into the path of an automobile that had received the “go ahead” signal from the motorman on the car. He was knocked down but was not run over. Witnesses of the accident picked up the man and carried him to his room at the restaurant. When the man failed to improve Sunday a physician was called and it was found his injuries were serious and he was ordered removed to the hospital. The driver of the car that struck Swetlik was a woman but bystanders failed to secure her name and she failed to report the accident at the police station. Manitowoc Herald News - Monday, Dec. 4, 1922 - page 9 ******** JOS. SWETLIK DIES FOLLOWING ACCIDENT Joseph Swetlik, aged 73, died at the hospital Saturday night, death being due to shock following an automobile accident ten days ago when the aged man was run down by a car on South Eight street. Mr. Swetlik is survived by three sons, Adolph, Daniel and Charles and one daughter, Mrs. Louis Meyer. The body will probably be taken to the former home at Maribel for burial. Manitowoc Herald News - Monday, Dec. 18, 1922 - page 4 ******** MELNIK FARMER THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN CREMATED IN HIS BARN – MISSING SINCE FIRE Last Seen at Saloon of Joseph Zeman and Thought to Have Accidentally Set Fire to Barn Where He Went to Sleep Missing from his home and familiar haunts, Joseph Swetlik, a Melnik farmer is thought to have been cremated in his barn which was destroyed by fire Thursday. Swetlik was last seen on Thursday about 10 o'clock when he left the saloon of Joseph Zeman to go home. Shortly after the barn was seen to be on fire and soon spread to the granary and outbuildings, the property being entirely destroyed. The loss is several thousand dollars, partly insured. It is believed that Swetlik went to the barn to sleep after leaving Zeman's and that his pipe lighted the contents of the barn. Though a search was made yesterday to fiind his bones in the ruins, they had not been discovered. A more minute search is being made today. Swetlik recently deeded his property to his wife. He is 63 years of age. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sat., Sept. 13, 1913 ******** SWETLIK RETURNS TO HOME; EXHAUSTED FROM TWO DAYS EXPOSURE Missing Melnik Farmer Suffered Severe Burns in Fire But Escaped to Marsh and Was too Weak to Make Way Home FOUND TRAMP IN BARN WHEN HE SOUGHT BED ON HAY HE SAYS Suffering from severe burns to his back and hands, one ear partially burned off, weakened by exposure from forty hours in the open, Joseph Swetlik, the Melnik farmer, whomm it was feared had been burned to death in a fire which destroyed his barn Thursday night, reached his home Saturday shortly after noon, weak and exhausted and a few hours later was brought to the hospital in this city where he is being cared for. Swetlik will recover. Swetlik, according to a statement he made to physicians at the hospital, spent more than forty hours in the open, laying on the ground in the marsh within a short distance of his home where he had sought refuge Thursday nnight after fire had driven him from the barn where he had, as on frequent occasions, sought rest for the night. Maddened by the suffering from burns to his back, which aroused him from his sleep when the barn started to burn, Swetlik rushed to the marsh and rolled in the wet grass to extinguish the flames which treatened him with cremation. His hands had been severely burned by attempts which he made to reach the fire burning the clothing on his back and his hair was singed and a portion of the right ear is burned away. After extinguishing the flames burning his clothing and body, Swetlik says he made several attempts to return to the barn which he could see burning but time and time again he was forced to desist because the weakness and finally completely exhausted, became unconscious. How long he remained in this state Swetlik does not know but with daylight Friday morning he again made an effort to move but found that he was too weak and he was again overcome and all day Friday and Friday night the man remained in the open. Swetlik succeeded in making his way to his home Saturday noon, crawling part of the way on his hands and knees, too weak to walk the entire distance. Swetlik was cared for by his family and put to bed and a physician was summoned. The man was found to be suffering from a fever and was brought to the hospital here Saturday evening. Tramps may have fired the barn in which Swetlik came so near losing his life. Swetlik says that when he returned home Thursday evening at 10 from the Zeman place as previously stated, he made his way to the barn where he intended to sleep as was his practice on some occasions. When he entered the barn he found the blanket which he used in the hay occupied by another man whom he had at first thought was a farm hand he had employed. He accosted the man who resented being disturbed and threatened to “beat him up”. Swetlik said that he left the barn, going to the house for a lantern but he failed to find one and decided to return to the barn and compel the man to leave. Upon his return the unknown trespasser had disappeared and Swetlik says that he then decided to retire. He was awakened by the flames burning his back and in attempts to beat the fire out with his hands, was severely burned. Maddened by the pain and his danger Swetlik rushed from the barn to a marsh a short distance away, intent upon extinguishing the fire by rolling himself in the wet grass and he succeeded but not until his back had been badly burned and a portion of one ears had been burned to crisp. Swetlik says that from his position in the marsh he could see the fire and his neighbors rushing to the scene but when he attempted to return to assist in fighting the fire he was unable to do so. Swetlik does not recall seeing the search parties which scoured the vicinity for him Friday and Saturday and believes that he was unconscious much of the time. While Mr. Swetlik's injuries are not serious and physicians anticipate no danger, the fact that Swetlik is 63 years of age and that he had been laying for forty hours on the marsh may result in complications that may prove serious. When asked whether he considered it probable that the unknown person, believed to be a tramp, had set the fire, he said he could not tell. It is believed that Swetlik may have had a pipe in his pocket and that the fire was caused by the heat of the bowl of the pipe was placed in the pocket while lighted. Relatives and neighbors of Swetlik, failing to locate him Friday, sifted the ashes of the burned building in the belief that it might be possible to establish whether the missing man was burned in the fire. Searching parties were organized but in some way Swetlik was missed and might have perished from hunger and exposure. Manitowoc Daily Herald – Mon., Sept. 13, 1913
PETROLINA SVETLIK Mrs. Petroline Swetlik (sic) died yesterday at her home near Menlik, town of Kossuth, at the age of sixty-sic years. She leaves family of grown children. The fuenral will take place Friday forenoon and the interment will be the National cemetery in Kossuth. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 14, 1920 P.3 ******** Notes from Five Corners Henry Swetlik, who was called here by the death of his mother from Georgia, called on relatives here the past week. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Apr. 22, 1920 ******** Notes from Melnik-Brockville Mrs. Joseph Swetlik died at the old homestead in the vicinity Tuesday, April 13 at the age of 66 years, after a short illness. Born in Czecho Slovakia, she came to this country with here parents when a small child and settled on a farm in this county. The deceased was known for her good qualities, being industrious and painstaking and will be missed by all who knew here. Four sons, Charles, Adolph, Henry and Frank and three daughters, Mrs. Frank Fierst, Mrs. Louis Meyer and Miss Blanche survive her. The funeral was held form the late home Friday, April 16 at 10 am and interment was at the Czecho Slovak Free Thinking Cemetery near Polivka's Corners. The correspondent joins with the many friends in extending sympathy to the surviving members of the family. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Apr. 29, 1920
FRANCES SWETLIK Frances Swetlik, age 92, formerly of 7807 Fisherville Road, Whitelaw, and currently a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, Feb. 28, 2002, at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. March 6, 2002, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville. Sister Marlene Greatens will officiate, with burial to follow at Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Frances was born Nov. 12, 1909 in the town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late John and Emma Skwor Kolarik. She attended local schools. On Jan. 11, 1953, she was married to Charles Swetlik. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1959. Survivors include two cousins: Clara (Joe) Vraney of rural Whitelaw and Tillie Hoffman of Green Bay; a special friend Melvin Schley of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lucille Kolarik. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, March 3, 2002 pg. A6 ******** Frances Swetlik, age 92, formerly of 7807 Fisherville Road, Whitelaw, and currently a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, Feb. 28, 2002, at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. March 6, 2002, at the Reinbold & PFeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville. Sister Marlene Greatens will officiate, with burial to follow at Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, March 5, 2002
ANNA SYKORA MRS. JOS. SYKOTA(sic) DIES AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Joseph Sykota, 72, a pioneer of Kellnersville, died last night at the hospital here. For the last few years she had been living a retired life with her husband in the village of Branch. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the home of a daughter, Mrs. Frank Kutil, of Branch. The deceased was born in the town of Kossuth, her maiden name being Anna Reznichek. She was married in 1876 to Joseph Sykora. They resided for years on a farm near Kellnersville. They retired about twenty years ago. Besides the husband, four daughters, Mrs. Frank Kutil, and Mrs. Albert Johanek, Branch, Mrs. Adolph Podrabsky, Francis Creek and Mrs. Emil Podrabsky, Melnik, one brother, John of Taus and a sister Mrs. Mary Cenefeldt of Cooperstown, survive. The remains will be removed to the Kutil home at Branch Tuesday afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 27, 1932 p.1
BARBORA SYKORA Barbara Chihak Hacek Sejkora birth: 1831 Bohemia death: 8 May 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth residence: 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co. father: Chihak spouse: Johan Sejkora Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
EDWARD SYKORA …Edward Sykora Passes Away …Death Claims Edward Sykora After a lingering illness, Edward Sykora, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sykora, 829 North Nineteenth street, passed away late Wednesday at the home of his parents. The deceased has been a resident of Manitowoc for a year past moving to the city with his parents from Kossuth. Until taken ill, he has been employed at the ship yards. The deceased was born in 1905 in the town of Kossuth and in early life helped his father on the farm, moving here with his parents from Kossuth. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge, and the funeral services, which will be held from the Wattawa-Urbanek-Schlei chapel on Saturday afternoon will be in charge of Henry Cizek. The remains may be viewed at the chapel tonight and Saturday morning. Burial will be at the National cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sykora, the deceased is survived by three brothers, Charles of this city and Louis and Joseph Jr., of Milwaukee and five sisters, Mrs. Emil Pech and Mrs. Charles Pech of Kossuth, Mrs. Edward Steeber of Kellnersville and Mrs. Rudolph Brunhardt and Mrs. Gust Anderson, both of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 26, 1930 P. 6
JAN SYKORA ONE MORE AT REST Another Pioneer Resident of County Hears Death’s Summons One more of the few remaining early day residents of the county has joined the increasing majority in the rest that is eternal, John Seykora being the last to answer Death’s summons. His demise occurred in Kossuth where he had been a resident for 55 years, Tuesday and was due to old age. Mr. Seykora was a native of Bohemia and located here when a young man. Of late years he had been failing in health and had lived a retired life with his son’s family. Decedent is survived by a family of children, his wife having died three years ago. The children are: Mrs. J. Shaffer, John Seykora, Lodi; Mrs. F. Podhola, Cadott; Mrs. W. Kosel, Rice Lake; A. Seykora, Milwaukee; Frank, of Clarks Mills; Joseph, Kossuth and Mrs. Frank J. Zeman, this city. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 26, 1902, Page 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 27 Nov. 1902: Death Tues. in Town Kossuth of John Sykora following an illness of several years. The deceased, who was born in Bohemia, had lived 55 yrs. in Town Kossuth. He leaves 8 children. The funeral will be held today.
JOSEPH SYKORA (d. 1932) JOS. SYKORA IS DEAD, AGE 76 Native of Kossuth Will Be Buried On Wednesday Joseph Sykora, 76, a native of Kossuth, but who had been living a retired life in this city with his wife for the last three years, died Monday afternoon at the home, 828 North Nineteenth street, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at ___ o’clock in the Wattawa Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with interment at the National cemetery at Kossuth. Henry Cizek of the Z.C.B.J. lodge, of which Mr. Sykora was a member, will officiate. The deceased was born in Kossuth and was brought up there, taking up farming and continuing until his retirement in 1929. Besides his widow he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Emil Pech, Francis Creek, Mrs. Rudolph Brunhardt, and Mrs. Gustave Anderson, Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward Steeber, Kellnersville, three sons, Louis and Joseph, Jr., of Milwaukee and Charles of this city, a brother John of Lodi, and fifteen grand- children. The remains may be viewed at the Wattawa Urbanek and Schlei funeral home up to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tues. 19 Jul 1932, p. 2
JOSEPH SYKORA (d. 1942) Joseph Sykora, 88, lifelong resident of the county, died early today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Kutil in Branch. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with B. J. Smejla of Kewanee (sic) officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Sykora was born at Kossuth in 1853 and in 1876 married Anna Reznichek. They located on a farm in Kossuth which they operated until 1913. Retiring they moved to Branch. Following the death of Mrs. Sykora 10 years ago Mr. Sykora moved to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Kutil. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Kutil and Mrs. Albert Johanek, of Branch, Mrs. Adolph Podrabsky, of Francis Creek, Mrs. Emil Podrabsky, of Melnik; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 18, 1942 P. 4
JULIA SYKORA WHITELAW GIRL FAILS TO RALLY FROM OPERATION 17 Year Old Julia Sykora Dies At Hospital in This City Death claimed Miss Julia Sykora, a 17 year old Whitelaw girl at the hospital in this city last night following an operation which she underwent for appendicitis. The girl was stricken Saturday and was brought to the hospital and an operation performed but her condition became serious and death resulted. Miss Sykora was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sykora and was born at Whitelaw August 1, 1900. The funeral will be held at Whitelaw Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 15, 1917, Page 1 ********* The funeral of the late Julia Sykora, who died at the hospital here will be held from the home at Kossuth Saturday morning at 11, with burial at Cizek cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 16, 1917, Page 3 ********* Several from here attended the funeral of the late Miss Julia Sykora last Saturday. Interment was at the National Free Thinking cemetery two miles west of Francis Creek. Manitowoc Daily Herald | Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Page 4 ********** POLIFKA’S CORNERS Louis and Chas. Sykora and their sister, Miss Emma who were employed at Milwaukee, came here to attend the burial of their sister, Julia. ********** Miss Julia Sykora, one of our beloved friends, has been called to the better land. She will be missed by all who knew her. She died at Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc last Wednesday. She is survived by her parents, four brothers and five sisters. The funeral took place from the late home to the National cemetery in this vicinity. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. We miss thee from our home, dear sister. We miss thee from thy place; A shadow o’er our life is cast, We miss the sunshine of thy face. We miss thy kind and willing hand, Thy fond and earnest care, Our homes are dark without thee, We miss thee everywhere. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 23, 1917, Page 4
MARY SYKORA DEATH CLAIMS MRS. J. SYKORA Pioneer Resident of Kossuth Expires of Pneumonia Mrs. Joseph Sykora, 67, a pioneer resident of Kossuth, died early today after a brief illness. She was taken ill with pneumonia last Thursday. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with interment in the National cemetery in Kossuth. Born Mary Kalcik in the town of Kossuth 67 years ago the deceased always made her home there. She was married 50 years ago to Joseph Sykora and they made their home on a farm. Five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Sykora came to this city taking up their home at 828 North 19th street. Mr. Sykora died two years ago. Survivors are four daughters Mrs. Emil Pech, city; Mrs. Rudolph Burnhardt and Mrs. Gustaf Anderson, both of Milwaukee and Mrs. Edward Steuber, Kellnersville; three sons, Charles and Joseph Jr. of this city and Louis of Milwaukee, a brother George of this city and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Hynek of Milladore, Wis., and Mrs. Barbara Havachek of Reedsville. The body may be viewed from Wednesday noon (missing) on at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, May 29, 1934 P. 2
ADOLPH TAICHER (d. 1933) FIRST MAN TO PUT IRON ROOF ON BARN DIES Adolph Taicher, 76, Dies At Homestead Farm In the Town of Cooperstown Adolph Taicher, 76, Cooperstown pioneer inventor and machinery dealer who is said to have erected the first iron roof on a barn in Manitowoc county some 50 years ago, died Wednesday at the homestead farm now operated by his son Otto. The deceased, who since retiring from active life 12 years ago made this city his home, had gone to the Cooperstown farm to spend the winter with his son. The deceased was born in Cooperstown in 1856 and always lived in the county. In addition to engaging in farming he also was a machinery and hardware distributor in the community. Early in life he developed an inventive turn of the mind and at one time or another during his life was the owner of a half dozen patents, which included a separator for beans, peas and strawberries, a guard on farm implements, a wheelbarrow and other farm equipment. Mr. Taicher erected an iron roof on the homestead barn 50 years ago and it is still serviceable. Later the deceased engaged in the construction of sheet metal roofs on new barns in the county. Twelve years ago he turned his farm over to his son and came to Manitowoc to live. Four sons, Edward, Emil, and Adolph of Cooperstown and four daughters, Mrs. Edith Crones and Mrs. Lillian Hardtke of Milwaukee, Mrs. O. Kusse of this city, and Gertrude Taicher of Winettka, Ill. Survive. The remains are at the Husar undertaking parlors at Kellnersville. Burial will take place at Kellnersville at 10 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Feb. 9, 1933 ******* Adolph Taicher, aged 76 said to have been the inventor and machinery dealer to put the first roof on a barn in Manitowoc county about 50 years ago passed away at the homestead farm now operated by his son Otto at Cooperstown Wednesday. Funeral services were held this morning. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, Feb. 11, 1933 ******* Born: 18 Mar 1851 in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI., son of John Taicher and Katerina Hykova. [Both parents born in Bohemia (Czech Republic.] Died: 08 Feb 1933 in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI. Burial: 11 Feb 1933 at Kossuth National Cemetery, Manitowoc Co., WI. Source for Birth: He took several trips to Germany, and his birth is listed on his passport. NOTE: All children listed as surviving are deceased. I believe daughter Gertrude Taicher married Joseph Hostok in 1944 in Maribel ******** Barbara Taicher, wife of Adolph Taicher, nee Krajnik born March 1863 in Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., WI. You have her death date and place, and her burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, (#44). Adolph Taicher and wife Barbara had a son, Samuel Taicher, born and died 11 Aug 1903 in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI. Unknown if he has a burial in the county. Adolph Taicher and wife Barbara: Son: Adolph Taicher born 11 June 1890 in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI; died 08 Nov 1962 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. You have his burial at Cemetery #36, Kossuth National. He never married. Son: Adolph Taicher: You have his info. His wife was Lucille “Lucy” Budweiser, daughter of Charles Budweiser and Wilhelmina "Minnie” Kotik (not Katyak), who was the only living child of Anton Kotick and Francisca Kaderaback (both of whom were born in Bohemia (Czech Republic). You have the obits for both Robert Taicher and Evelyn Taicher, listed as born in IL, parents Adolph Taicher and Lucy a/k/a Lucille Budweiser. This is private. These two children did not know that Adolph Taicher was not their father. Lucille “Lucy” Budweiser was previously married and divorced, and in 1920 she was living with her widowed grandfather, Anton Kotik, in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI. Wilhelmina “Minnie” Kotik born 16 June 1872 in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI; died 11 July 1903 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI. She is buried at Cemetery #36, Kossuth National. Her surname was Kotik, not Katyk. I believe that Antone Kotik and Frank Katyk were brothers, and somewhere along the line the surnames changed. I hope that this straightens out the correct surname for Anton Kotik and daughter, Wilhelmina “Minnie” Kotik Budweiser. (Both obits and extra material from researcher/see contributors page)
ADOLPH TAICHER (d. 1962) Adolph Taicher, 72, of Milwaukee died at 10 p.m. Thursday at Wood Veterans Hospital following a heart attack. He had been ill four days. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Milos Strupl of Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik, officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Taicher was born June 11, 1890, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Adolph and Barbara Krainik Taicher. He was unmarried. Mr. Taicher went to Milwaukee as a youth and was a cook at restaurants there. He served during World War I with the Medical Corps at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, returning to restaurant cooking at Milwaukee after being discharged from the service. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Anna Kusse of Manitowoc; Mrs. Lillian Hardtke of Wauwatosa; and Mrs. Edith Cromos of Milwaukee and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 10, 1962 P. 3
LUCILLE TAICHER Mrs. Otto Taicher, 52, of 923 South 14th street, employed at Holy Family hospital since last November, died suddenly while at her work in the hospital Monday afternoon following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville with the Rev. Yaroslav Vraney officiating. Burial will take place in the Kossuth National cemetery. Born in the town of Two Rivers in 1895, Mrs. Taicher was the former Lucille Budwiser, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Budwiser. In 1920 she was married to Otto Taicher and the couple settled on a farm in the town of Cooperstown. Upon her husband’s death three years ago Mrs. Taicher moved to this city where she had continued to make her home. Surviving are three sons, (private) of Rapid City, S.D., (private) of Denmark and (private) on the home farm near Maribel; three daughters, (private) of this city, (private) and (private) of Maribel; a sister, Mrs. Rudolph Pelshek of Denmark, and eight grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Kellnersville from 7 o’clock this evening until the time of services Thursday morning. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tue. 13 Apr 1948, p. 2
OTTO TAICHER Otto Taicher, 61, Cooperstown farmer, died Sunday morning at the Holy Family hospital, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm. Wednesday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Taicher was born in Cooperstown in 1883 and in 1919 married Miss Lucy Budwiser. They located on a farm near Maribel. Survivors are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Victor Cherney of Maribel, Mrs. Charles Beiner of Cudahy, Eunice at home; three sons, Robert of Algoma, Sergeant Leonard at Scott Field, Ill., Raymond at home; mother, Mrs. Barbara Taiche of Milwaukee; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Husse of this city, Mrs. Jospeh Hostak of Maribel; Mrs. A. H. Hardike and Mrs. Peter Cromos of Milwaukee; and four grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Husar funeral home until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 26, 1945 P. 2
RAYMOND TAICHER Raymond (Gibby) Taicher, 61, of 416A N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, Nov. 11 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Prayer and committal services will be 8 pm this Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Taicher was born Dec. 28, 1923 in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Otto and Lucille Budweiser Taicher. He married Carol Schmitt in 1946 and they resided in the Town of Cooperstown and later moved to Manitowoc where he was employed by Kelvinator Commercial Products from 1962 to 1983. Survivors include his wife, a brother and two sisters-in-law, Robert and Libbie Taicher of Denmark and Mrs. Maxine Taicher of Rapids City, S.D.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Charney of Route 1, Maribel, Eunice and Harold Freidenberger of Two Rivers and Lorraine and Charles Bernier of Route 1, Maribel, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leonard. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 6 pm to 8 pm this Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald times - Tues., Nov. 12, 1985 - page 3 ******** (Raymond Taicher/28 Dec 1923/Nov 1985/SSDI)
EDWARD TEICHER Edward Teicher, 76, former Cooperstown resident, died Monday at his home at 2975 N. 28th St., Milwaukee. Graveside rites will be held at 11 am Thursday at Bohemian National Cemetery at Kossuth. Mr. Teicher was born in Cooperstown and as a young man went to Milwaukee to work. While there he married the former Pearl Barry and settled in that city. He was a 50 year member of the Milwaukee Lodge of the Z.C.B.J., the Western Bohemian Fraternal organization and the Machinist United Lodge No. 66 of Milwaukee. Survivors, besides his wife, are a son, George; brother, Adolph of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Kusse of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lillian Hardtke and Mrs. Edith Cromos of Milwaukee and seven grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Sept. 5, 1956 - page M11
FRED TESARIK FRED TESAREK ILL FIVE DAYS PASSES AWAY Fred Tesarik, well known town of Kossuth resident, died at Holy Family hospital late yesterday after an illness of but five days, due to pleurisy and complications. The funeral will be held from the family home at Francis Creek Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment will be at the National Cemetery at Polivka’s Corners. Mr. Tesarik has been a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County having been born at Francis Creek November 10, 1881 and he had passed his life there in farming. He was married on Feb. 18, 1905 to Bessie Chermak, who with two children, Lydia, 18 and Reuben, 13, survive. Mr. Tesarik is also survived by his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tesarik at Mishicot and two sisters, Mrs. Anton Rozum of Gibson and Mrs. Edward Hamornik, this city, and three brothers, Henry of Francis Creek and Adolph and Edward at Francis Creek. Well and favorably known, Mr. Tesarik served for three years as Clerk of School District 1, Kossuth, and was a supervisor of the town for three years and was former town highway commissioner. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. and had taken a keen interest in affairs of his home. Mrs. Tesarik, who had been a patient at the hospital for five weeks, had just returned home when her husband was taken ill. Manitowoc Herald News - Thursday, Feb. 25, 1926 - page 2
ANNA TVRZNIK Notes from Polivka's Corners Mrs. Joseph Forznik of Boyd, Wis., who died there last Tuesday was brought here an interred in the National Cemetery here. Mrs. Forznik was 85 years of age and a native of Bohemia and came to this country some sixty years ago and is survived by two sons, Joseph Forznik of Marinette and Harry Forznik of Boyd with whom she made her home. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 4, 1923 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Harry Forznik of Boyd who accompanied the remains of Mr. Forznik's mother here, has returned to their home at Boyd, after a short visit with relatives here. Mr. Forznik was a resident here until seven years ago when he sold his farm and moved to Boyd where he bought a farm again. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 4, 1923 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dvorak, Mrs. Joseph Miller and Paul Janda from Kewaunee were here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Frosnik. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 4, 1923 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Polivka of Manitowoc were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Forznik. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Forznik of Marinette were here to attend the funeral of Mr. Forsnik's mother. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 4, 1923
JOSEF TVRZNIK Joseph Tvoznik residing three fourths of a mile north of Kellnersville died April 28, of pneumonia, after two weeks' illness. Deceased was born in Bohemia, Aug. 8, 1833. He immigrated to Waupun, Wis., in 1868(?) and resided a few miles south of that city until 1893, when he moved to this county. He leaves a wife and three sons to mourn his demise. The sons are Henry of Kellnersville and Joseph and Jerry of Marinette. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 7, 1908 P. 5 ********** (1900 Franklin twp. census: Joseph Triznik 66 b.1833; Anna 63 b.1837; Joseph 39 b.1961; Lorenz 36 b.1863; Henry 25 b. 1875; wife Bertha 19) (1910 Kossuth twp. census: Anna Tvoznik 75, widow)
WALTER W. VERTZ JR. Walter W. Vertz Jr., age 68, of 8831 Highway K, rural Kellnersville, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007. Walter was born Nov. 18, 1938, in Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Walter Sr. and Catherine Lavassor Vertz. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked at the Manitowoc Company for 33 years until his retirement. Survivors include seven children: Ronald W. Vertz, Kellnersville; Tammy Vertz, Manitowoc; Jody Vertz, Manitowoc; Donna Harding, Manitowoc; Donald Vertz and his fiancee: Michele Cicali, both of St. Nazianz; Matthew Vertz and special friend: Terry Lynn Shaw, both of Manitowoc; Adam Vertz, Kellnersville; 11 grandchildren: Nicole, Chelsie and Saxon Harding, Manitowoc; Carly Hatfield, Suring; Mary and Lynn Vertz, Algoma; Jessica Bratz, Manitowoc; Katie, Sara, Elizabeth and Erin Vertz, St. Nazianz; four brothers and three sisters-in-law: Alford (Bonnie) Vertz, Racine; Delbert (Illia) Vertz, Antigo; Willard (Arlene) Vertz, Merrill; Ervin Vertz, Bryant; six sisters and two brothers-in-law: Joyce Johnson, Appleton; Joanne (Dennis) Sutte, Antigo; Carol Hint, Antigo; Sally Mueller, Belle Plaine, Minn.; Edith Anderson, Antigo; Sharon (George) Short, Georgia; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Donald Vertz; one sister: Charlotte Vertz; one brother-in-law: Robert Mueller; one niece: Sheri Ann and friend: Richard Van Pay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2007, at the Jens Family Funeral Home, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. Deacon Kenn Nelesen will officiate. Burial will follow at Kossuth National Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home and again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, March 2, 2007 pg. A3
FRANK VORLA FRANK WOREL (sic) DIES AT HOME Aged Man Dies of Sudden Attack Christmas Day Frank Worel, 83, retired Kossuth farmer and brother of Albert Worel of this city, died suddenly Christmas Day at the farm home two hours after partaking of the holiday noon meal. Although not in the best of health for several weeks, Mr. Worel was able to be up and about the farm, which is now operated by his son Joseph. Yesterday he arose as usual, sat at the dinner table with the rest of the household and went to his room to rest. Two hours later he arose from the bed but was stricken with a heart attack and died before the arrival of a physician. The deceased was born in Bohemia 83 years ago and in 1866 came to this country with his parents. They settled on the homestead farm. He was married there. His wife preceded him in death 26 years ago. Survivors are a son, Joseph, on the farm in Kossuth; a daughter, Mrs. Peter Gruber, Green Bay; two brothers, Albert, city and John, New Buffalo, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Budilofske, Seattle, Wash.; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Husar and Wachal funeral home at Kellnersville with interment in the Kossuth National cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 26, 1934 P. 2
CAROLINE VRANEY After a week’s illness Miss Caroline Vraney, 57, died early Saturday evening at the St. Mary’s Home for the Aged. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Interment will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mrs. Vraney, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vraney, was born on the homestead farm in Kossuth in 1880. She spent practically her entire life on the farm. After the death of her parents she continued to reside on the homestead with her brother, Emil. Following his death last January, she came to this city to reside at the St. Mary’s home. In childhood Miss Vraney had the misfortune to be stricken with a serious malady from which she never fully recovered. This handicapped her in carrying on the ordinary pursuits of life. Two brothers, Louis and Frank Vraney of this city, survive. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 13, 1937 P. 11
JOSEPH VRANEY DEATH CLAIMS JOSEPH VRANEY AT AGE OF 80 Pioneer of Kossuth Passes Away at Home of Son in City Joseph Vraney, pioneer resident of Kossuth, died at the home of his son, Louis Vraney, on Chicago street, last night at the advanced age of 80 years. The body will be buried at the National cemetery at Kellnersville, services being held from the home of his son, 803? Chicago street, at 2 o’clock on Friday and the body will be taken by auto hearse to Kellnersville. Mr. Vraney was born in Bohemia in 1838 and came to America with his parents at the age of 18 years and settled on a farm in Kossuth. He was married fifty three years ago to Mary Oswald of Kossuth, who preceded him in death twenty seven years ago. Mr. Vraney remained on the farm until three years ago. He is survived by six children, Caroline and Emil of Kossuth, Joseph of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna Lokajicek of Montana, and Frank and Louis of this city. Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Mary McKeough of Franklin, Mrs. Michael McKeough of Kossuth and Mrs. Mott of South Dakota. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 29, 1918
FRANK VRANY Frank Vrany, 82, who resided at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, a former Kellnersville resident, died Monday at the home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Vrany was born Jan. 20, 1891, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Wencel and Anna Carbon Vrany. He married Rose Havlinek June 2, 1916. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth for 30 years and then resided at Kellnersville for 28 years. His wife preceded him in death Nov. 26, 1973. Survivors include a son, Wencel, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Baumann, of Branch, Mrs. Albert (Eleanor) Bergene, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Buddy (Elaine) Borland, of Ogelsby, Ill., 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, September 17, 1974 P. 18 ******** (20 Jan 1892/Sep 1974/SSDI) (Note: Birth year in obit doesn't match tombstone or ssdi)
ROSE VRANY Mrs. Frank Vraney, 84, of Kellnersville, died Monday evening at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Vraney, nee Rose Havlinek was born Jan. 10, 1889 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Frank and Rose Rathsack Havlinek. She was married to Frank Vraney June 2, 1916. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth for 30 years. They resided at Kellnersville the past 28 years. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Baumann of Branch, Mrs. Albert (Eleanor) Bergene, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Buddy (Elaine) Borland of Oglesby, Ill., 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home from 4 to 9 pm Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Nov. 27, 1973 - page 3
ANNA WAGNER Mrs. Anna Wagner, 86, a former Town of Kossuth resident, died Tuesday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient about a month. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. She was born Anna Frye July 18, 1876, at Denmark, Brown County, and was married to Anton Kazda in 1894. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Kossuth. Her husband died in 1906 and in 1910, she was married to Joseph Wagner. The couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Kossuth. He died in 1946, but she continued to reside on the home farm up to about a month ago. Among survivors are two sons, Joseph Kazda and Anton Kazda of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Mraz of Two Rivers and Mrs. Roland Silbersack of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Hanek of Denmark, Mrs. Barbara Youra of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Frances Klaus of Green Bay and one grandchild. A daughter, Helen, three sisters, four brothers and two grandchildren preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1963
HELEN WAGNER Miss Helen Wagner, 48, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died early Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a long illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m .Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home Kellnersville, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Miss Wagner was born on Nov. 20, 1913 in the Town of Kossuth daughter of the late Joseph Wagner and Anna Frye Wagner. She resided in the Town of Kossuth…(*? part missing here when going from the end of one column to the beginning of another*)…Rt. 2, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Roland Silbersack of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; two brothers, Joseph and Anton Kazda of Manitowoc and two nephews. Her father preceded her in death 16 years ago. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 6, 1962 P. 11
JOSEPH WAGNER Joseph Wagner, 78, Kossuth farmer, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital, following a two years illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Yaroslav Vrany officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Wagner was born in Franklin in 1867 and in 1909 married Miss Anna Kazda. They located on the present homestead in Kossuth. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Roland Silbersak, of route 2, Two Rivers, Helen at home; step-daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mraz of Two Rivers; two stepsons, Joseph and Anton Kazda of this city; brother, Michael of Rockwood, Mo.; sister, Mrs. Frank Jabarsky of Antigo; and a grandchild. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 1, 1946 P. 2
ADOLPH WILDA 4,000 VOLTS FATAL TO LINEMAN ADOLPH WILDA, THIS CITY, IS SHOCK VICTIM Public Service Co. Employee Shocked As He Cuts Circuits In Line Re-location Four hours of application of the prone method of resucitation under the direction of physicians failed to revive Adolph Wilda, 33, a lineman of the Wisconsin Public Service corporation after 4,000 volts of electricity had passed through his body and he was pronounced dead at 7:15 o'clock last evening. Wilda, a lineman of the company for the past six years, was engaged with a crew in re-locating wires of the corporation along Highway 141 and was at work immediately south of Stenzel's woods, a mile south of Francis Creek at the time the accident occurred. He and Fred Payette were at work on the poles, engaged in cutting over the circuit, when he came in touch with an exposed wire and was immediately rendered unconscious but was held to the pole by the safety belt he was wearing. He was carried to the ground and the artifical respiration methods immediately resorted to in an effort to save his life while other crew members rushed to call doctors. ?? M??? Maribel, arrived at the scene fifteen minutes after the accident, coming there about 3:30 and the efforts to revive his life were continued under his direction and under the direction of Dr. F.W. Hammond who arrived soon afterward. Rushed to Hospital Call for the ambulance of the Wattawa company was made and the stricken man was removed to the hospital here, the efforts to revive him being continued as the trip to Manitowoc was made and still later at the hosptial. Life, however, had apparently ceased to exist. Wilda, 33 and married, had been employed with the company since July 23, 1923. Native of Manitowoc The deceased was born in Manitowoc in 1895 and lived in this city during his entire life. Eleven years ago he married Miss Mamie Kubsch, who with two children Lester, 10, and Delores, 7; his father, Stephen Wilda, Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Arthur Wacholz, Francis Creek, Mrs. Edward Slowensky, Racine, Mrs. Ralph Snyder, Mrs. James Roubal and Miss Ella Wilda, all of Manitowoc, and three brothers, Edward, William and Alvin, Manitowoc, survive. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the family home, 1015 Huron street, and at 9:15 from the Presbyterian church with the Rev. M.S. Weber officiating. Interment will be at the National cemetery at Kossuth. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 22, 1929 P.4
ANNA WILDA MRS. WILDA DIES IN CITY Kellnersville Woman Will Be Buried On Friday Mrs. Anton Wilda, 59, Kellnersville, died yesterday in this city. Funeral services will be on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Husar and Wachal funeral home at Kellnersville with B.F. Omejla officiating. Interment will be in the National cemetery at Polifka's corners. Mrs. Wilda, the former Anna Rebechek, was born in the town of Kossuth on February 10(?) 1876. She was married to Anton Wilda 39 years ago. They lived on a farm for a number of years but retired a few years ago. Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Lila, at home; three sons, Herman Querin, Milwaukee, Alex, at home; one brother, William Rebechek, Kossuth; two sisters, Mrs. Anton Matheson, Maribel; Mrs. Frank Hersman, Denmark; five granchildren. Mrs. Wilda was a member of the CZBJ society. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from tonight until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 26, 1935 p.2
ANTON WILDA Anton W. Wilda, 76, Kossuth retired farmer, died Sunday at the Holy Family hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville. The Rev. Yaroslav Vraney will officiate and burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Wilda was born at Kellnersville in 1867 and in 1897 married Miss Anna Rebachek. They located on a farm in Kossuth. Mrs. Wilda died in 1935. He was a member of the ZCBJ lodge. Survivors are a daughter, Lila, at home; three sons, Querin and Herman of Milwaukee, Alex on the homestead farm in Kossuth; sister, Mrs. Anna Popelar, of Kossuth; four brothers, Stephen, of this city, John and James of Racine, Emil of Melnik; and five grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Husar funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 17, 1944 P. 2
JOYCE WILDA City Briefs: Mrs. William Wilda is at Francis Creek for the day to attend the funeral of Miss Joice Wilda. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 2, 1920 p.3
LILA A. WILDA Miss Lila Wilda, 64, of Milwaukee, a native of Manitowoc County and the Town of Kossuth, died in Milwaukee. Funeral service will be there at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3302 N. Sherman Blvd. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Kossuth National Cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Alex Wilda, of Manitowoc and Herman Wilda, of Milwaukee. Friends may call at the church in Milwaukee from 4:30 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 2, 1967 P. 7
MARY JULIAN WILDA (d. 1949) Mrs. Stephen Wilda, 74, of 1104 Huron street, died Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Frances Zipperer at Whitelaw. She had been ill several years. She was born in San Antonia, Tex., in 1874, her maiden name being Mary Julian. She came to Manitowoc in 1926 and was married here to Mr. Wilda that same year. He died in 1945. Survivors are two daughters, (private); two sons (private); five step-daughters, Mrs. Emma Wachholz, Mrs. Edmund Slovensky, Mrs. Rose Snyder, Mrs. James Roubal, Mrs. Ray Gallenberger all of this city; two step-sons, Edward and Alvin Wilda of this city; 31 grand- children and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mittnacht- Kollath funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in the National cemetery in Kossuth. The body may be viewed after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 24, 1949 p.2
MARY S. WILDA (d. 1921) DEATH CLAIMS LIFE FRIENDS ON THE SAME DAY Lifelong friends and neighbors, their children intermarried, Mrs. Mary Steuber and Mrs. Stephen Wilda of Francis Creek, were not separated in death and the two will be buried from the same house in a double funeral ceremony Wednesday at 10 from the Wilda home. Death came to the two within a few hours today, Mrs. Wilda’s death occurring first. The bodies were brought to the chapel of Urbanek and Wattawa and will be taken to Francis Creek for the funeral services. Both died from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Wilda was a native of Bohemia born Sept. 29, 1870 and came here as a babe with her parents, locating in Kossuth. Besides her husband, she is survived by nine children, Mrs. Arthur Wachowitz, William, Edward, Adolph, Alvin, Anna, Rose, Laura and Ella, all of whom excepting William residing at Francis Creek. Mrs. Steuber was born in Gibson Feb. 2, 1864. Besides her husband, she leaves three children, Louis and Helen and Mrs. Edward Wilda. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 7, 1921 P. 1 ******** Notes from Francis Creek Just six yeasrs ago the Stueber-Wilda wedding was celebrated, when Clara Stueber became the bride of Edward Wilda. On March 9, the two mothers-in-law were buried side by side. Mrs. John Stueber died at 2 o'clock Monday morning after undergoing several unsuccessful operations. Mrs. Stueber was 55 years of age. She leaves a husband and three children, louis of Shoto, Mrs. Edward Wilda of Francis Creek and Miss Helen, who was with her mother during her illness and is still in a deliriouis condition and under the care of physicians. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Nels Anderson, Mrs. Otto Manthey, Manitowoc; three brothers, James Kovarik, Manitowoc, Frank, Kellnersville, Ad, Melnik and an aged mother. Mrs.Stephen Wilda died a few hours later at the age of fifty years. She leaves a husband and nine children, William, Manitowoc; Ed, Adolph, Mrs. Art Wachholtz of Frances Creek; Rosie, Annie of Racine; Ella, Laura and Albin at home. Both mothers took sick the same day; both went to the hospital at the same time; both were named Mary; both were taken to the Urbanek and Wattawa undertaking parlors where they were dressed alike, both had same caskets, same flowers and both were taken to the Edward Wilda home at Francis Creek Tuesday at 10 o'clock from where the double funeral took place Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Both were carried by the same pallbearers. Interment was in the National Cemetery. The funeral was a large and sad one. Throngs of people waited at the cemetery to witness the sad and pitiful scene. Greatest sympathy is extended to the bereaved families. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., March 17, 1921
STEPHEN WILDA Stricken with a heart attack as he (photo) sat in the living room of his home Monday afternoon listening to the radio, Stephen Wilda, 79, of 1105 Huron street, died a short time later. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at two o’clock at the First Presbyterian church, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Wilda was born in Kossuth in 1865 and in 1889 married Mary Polifka. They located on a farm in Kossuth. Mrs. Wilda died in 1921 and the next year he moved to this city. He married Mary Juling in 1926(?). He was employed for a number of years by the city, retiring five years ago. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge. Survivors are his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Arthur Wachholz of Francis Creek, Mrs. Ray Gallenberger of Collins, Mrs. Edward Solvensky, Mrs. Ralph Snyder, Mrs. James Roubal of this city; two sons, Edward and Alvin of this city; three brothers, James and John of Racine, Erml, of Melnik; sister, Mrs. Anna Poplars, of Kellnersville, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 6, 1945 P. 2
EVELYN WORDELL Evelyn Wordell, age 84, formerly of 7007 Manitou Drive, Two Rivers, died peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Evelyn was born on Aug. 8, 1923, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Otto and Clara (Chizek) Krajnik. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1941 and attended Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, and many, many years at the school of hard knocks. She married Robert Wordell on Oct. 14, 1941, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1972. Evelyn worked as a licensed practical nurse at Memorial Hospital for 23 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Gibson, life member of the Senior Center, peer counselor and singing senior member. Evelyn enjoyed collecting special antiques, antiques that had a special place in her memory or told a story, gardening, flowers, playing cards and her trip to Europe with her husband. She had her own solarium built by her son Otto where she could enjoy her flowers. Survivors include five children: Carsten "Kit" Wordell, Milwaukee; Otto (Judy) Wordell, town of Gibson; Rodney (Linda) Wordell, town of Gibson; Roberta (Anthony) Trempala, Mishicot; and Naomi Leonhard and special friend, Kevin Sprang, Two Rivers; 16 grandchildren: Kathryn Wordell, Manitowoc; Troy (Debby) Wordell, Two Rivers; Tammy Cummings and special friend, Mark Brandenburg, Brillion; Sheila Wordell and special friend, Mike Logan, Milwaukee; Michael Wordell, Two Rivers; Brian Wordell, California; Nicholas (Karen) Wordell, Manitowoc; Sharon Trempala, Manitowoc; Elizabeth Trempala and special friend, Chad Chevalier, Francis Creek; Rebecca Trempala, Mishicot; Rhonda Trempala, Mishicot; Steven Trempala, Mishicot; Robyn Trempala, Mishicot; Andrew Leonhard, Two Rivers; Alex Leonhard, Two Rivers; and Stephanie Leonhard, Two Rivers; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister: Myvanwy Franz, Manitowoc; Evelyn's beloved cats: RJ, Shadow and Goldie. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Robert; infant brother: Rudolph Krajnik; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law: Richard Franz; Ross and Erna Knorr. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main St., Kellnersville. The Rev. Marcia Solberg will officiate, with burial to follow at Kossuth National Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home of Kellnersville from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday evening and again on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Evelyn's name. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the caring staff of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Critical Care Unit. Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 2008
ROBERT WORDELL Robert Wordell, 52, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town of Gibson. The Rev. Percy Damrow will officiate and burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Wordell. Mr. Wordell was born April 2, 1920, at Green Bay, son of the late Henry and Ellanora Haese Wordell. He married Evelyn Krainik Oct. 14, 1941. He was employed by Les Johnson Carriage co., Denmark, as a truck mechanic. Mr. Wordell was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, three sons and two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. Ross (Erna) Knorr, of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Lambert Fuenral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 13, 1972
AGNES WOREL Miss Agnes Worel, 46, died shortly before noon Saturday at the home of brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Boettcher, Rt. 1., Mishicot, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Sherwood Roach will officiate and burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Miss Worel was born Jan. 11, 1909, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Worel. Nine years ago she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Boettcher. She is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Theodore Skwor of Rt. 1, Maribel, Mrs. Alvin Boettcher and Mrs. Henry Loeh Jr., of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Mrs. Walter Maresh of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; eight nephews and seven nieces. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 28, 1955 P. 13
CHRISTINA WOREL MRS. WOREL DEATH TODAY Town of Kossuth Woman To Be Buried Tuesday Mrs. Christina Worel, age 48, died at her home in the town of Kossuth this morning after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Burial will take place at the Kossuth National cemetery. The deceased was born in this county 48 years ago. She married Joseph Worel in November, 1908. Besides her husband she is survived by six children, Mrs. Theodore Skwor of Maribel and Agnes, Olive, Adeline, Gladys and Lumir at home; one brother, Joseph Heran of Kaukauna; a sister, Mrs. Charles Swetlik of Kossuth; and a grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 17, 1933 P. 4
FRANK WOREL FRANK WOREL DIES AT HOME Aged Man Dies of Sudden Attack Christmas Day Frank Worel, 83, retired Kossuth farmer and brother of Albert Worel of this city, died suddenly Christmas day at the farm home two hours after partaking of the holiday noon meal. Although not in the best of health for several weeks, Mr. Worel was able to be up and about the farm, which is now operated by his son, Joseph. Yesterday he arose as usual, sat at the dinner table with the rest of the household and went to his room to rest. Two hours later, he arose from the bed but was stricken with a heart attack and died before the arrival of a physician. The deceased was born in Bohemia 83 years ago and in 1866 came to this country with his parents. They settled on the homestead farm. He married there. His wife preceded him in death 26 years ago. Survivors are a son, Joseph, on the farm in Kossuth; a daughter, Mrs. Peter Gruber, Green Bay; two brothers, Albert, city and John, New Buffalo, Mich., a sister, Mrs. Budilofske, Seattle, Wash., nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Husar and Wachal funeral home at Kellnersville with interment in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Manitowoc Herald times - Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1934
JOSEPH WOREL Joseph Worel, 68, died Sunday at his home near Kellnersville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Yaroslav Vrany officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Worel was born on the home farm where he spent his entire life in 1878 and in 1907 married Miss Christine Heran. She died 13 years ago. Survivors are a son, Lumir, on the home farm; five daughters, Mrs. Theodore Skwor of Maribel, Mrs. Henry Loeh Jr., of Gibson, Mrs. Alvin Boettcher of Mishicot, Mrs. Walter Maresh of Francis Creek, Agnes Worel at home; sister, Mrs. Peter Gruber of Green Bay; and nine grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 15, 1946 P. 2 ******** (Note: Birth year doesn't match tombstone)
LUMIR WOREL Funeral services for Lumir Worel, 38 year old Maribel farm worker who was killed in a fall Monday morning, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Saur funeral home in Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Worel was born in 1912, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Worel, in the town of Kossuth. He never married and had always been a farm hand, working for the past four years for his brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Skwor on their farm at route 1, Maribel. He is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Skwor, Mrs. Walter Maresh of route 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Henry Loweh of route 1, Mishicot, Mr. Alvin Boettcher of Mishicot and Miss Agnes Worel of Mishicot; and 13 nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Manitowoc lodge of Z.C.B.J. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. today until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 21, 1950 P. 2
JACOB YANDA J. YANDA, SR. DIES TODAY AT KOSSUTH HOME A sudden attack of hernia, suffered yesterday afternoon as he was seated in the home of his son on Whitelaw Route 1, this morning claimed the life of Jacob Yanda, Sr., 72 year old pioneer resident of Manitowoc county. Mr. Yanda spent nearly his entire life in the townships of Franklin and Kossuth Born in Bohemia on July 17, 1858, he came to this country and to the township of Franklin when he was 24 years of age. He married Miss Mary Havlovitz 47 years ago and sometime later they took up their home in the township of Kossuth where they lived until his death this morning. In addition to the widow, he is survived by two sons, Jacob Jr., at the homestead on Whitelaw Route 1 and Joseph, also of the town of Kossuth; one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Yohanek of the city of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Hass, town of Franklin, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The remains were removed to the Wachal and Husar funeral establishment at Kellnersville and may be viewed there between the hours of 12 o’clock noon and 4 o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday and Friday afternoons. The body will then be removed to the home. Funeral services will be held from the family home in Kossuth on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, Henry Chizek officiating at the services. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 1, 1931 P. 17 ******** (Note: The birth date on the tombstone does not match the obit.)
MARY YANDA Mrs. Jacob Yanda Sr., 91, died early this morning at the home of a daughter at 1116 Windiate St., Manitowoc. She had been ill six weeks. Funeral services will be held at 8:15 a.m. Monday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 8:30 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Yanda, the former Mary Havlovitz, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Havlovitz, was born June 24, 1863, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County. She was married at Kellnersville in 1884 to Jacob Yanda, and shortly thereafter they farmed in the Town of Kossuth. In 1923 Mr. Yanda retired and a son, Jacob, took over the farm while the parents continued to reside there. In 1931, following the death of her husband, Mrs. Yanda moved to Manitowoc and made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Jacob Johanek, of Windiate Street. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Jacob Johanek of Manitowoc; a son, Jacob Yanda Jr., of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; a brother, George Havlovits of Kellnersville; eight grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. A son, Joseph, died in 1953. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 29, 1955 P. 13
WENZEL YANNA JAMES YANA DIES AT RIPE OLD AGE Pioneer of 80 Spent Most of Life in County Dies in Sheboygan James Yana, who spent practically all his life in Manitowoc County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anton Loges at 1523 St. Clair Ave., Sheboygan, Thursday evening, following an illness of two years’ duration. Mr. Yana was born in Bohemia in 1848 and at the age of one year came to this country with his parents, the family settling on a farm in Kellnersville. Following the death of his wife five years ago, Mr. Yana left the farm to live with his daughter in Sheboygan. Four daughters, Mrs. Anton Loges of Sheboygan, Miss Anna Yana of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Pilger of Kellnersville, Mrs. Julia Buengnet of Two Rives; five sons, Stephen of Waukesha, Anton Yana of Kellnersville, Joseph of Mishicot, Adolph of Sheboygan and James of Neenah and 18 grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4pm at the Loges home on St. Clair Ave in Sheboygan with burial at Kellnersville. ManitowocTimes – Dec. 28, 1928 – page 3
JOSEPH ZARUBA Funeral services for Joseph Zaruba, 79, Maribel resident, who died Saturday in a Chicago hospital, will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the home of a son, Reuben, at Maribel. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Zaruba is survived by five sons and a daughter. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 4, 1942 P.2 ********** Joseph Zaruba, 79, a lifelong resident of the town of Maribel, died this morning in a Chicago hospital. Burial will be Tuesday afternoon in the cemetery near Polifka's Corners. Survivors are five sons and one daughter; Reuben of Maribel, Edward of West Allis, Ervin and Victor of Chicago, Alvin of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ella Hansen of Chicago. Further details will be published Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 2, 1942 P.4
MARY ZARUBA Melnik-Brockville – A number from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Joseph Zaruba last Monday morning. The funeral was held from the home near Greenstreet and burial was at the C.S. National Freethinkers Cemetery near Polivka’s Corners. Manitowoc Herald News - Thurs., Feb. 3, 1927, page 8 ******** Maribel – Several from here attended the funeral Monday morning of the late Mrs. Joseph Zaruba at Greenstreet. Manitowoc Herald News - Fri., Feb. 4, 1927 - page 6
BETTY ZEMAN Betty J. Zeman, age 72, of 9423 County Road Q, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, May 21, 2003 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2003 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with Monsignor James Feely officiating. Betty was born on Jan. 18, 1931 in Manitowoc, to the late Frank and Bette Wondrash Hronek, and has been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of the Mishicot High Schol with the class of 1948. Betty married Hank Zeman on Oct. 1, 1949 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. She was employed by Fox Hills and Inn on Maritime Bay as a housekeeper. Betty was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, the WFLA, Catholic Knights and the Happy Hoppers Dance Club, where she served as secretary. She enjoyed working at the voting polls in Mishicot for many years and also enjoyed polka music and dancing on Sundays. Betty also liked baking, canning and cooking for her family. Survivors include her husband: Hank; two daughters and sons-in-law: Lynn and Eric Arnesen of New Jersey; Michelle and Bill Kornesczuk of DePere; and Al Rader of Green Bay; four sons and two daughter-in-law: Robert and Heidi Zeman of Darboy; Mark and Debbie Zeman of Virginia; Michael Zeman of Kingsbridge; and Paul Zeman of Sheboygan; 11 grandchildren: Steven, Daniel, Harrison, Evan, Travis, Kelsey, Mark Jr., Jason, Jamie, Megan and Hannah; and by her special dog “Nicky.” She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Barbara Rader; and by three brothers. Relatives and friends may call after 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, until the time of services at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Lambert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Zeman family with funeral arrangements. The Zeman family would like to express a very special thank you to the Mishicot Ambulance Service and to the emergency room and third floor of the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers for the special care shown to Betty and our family during Betty’s brief illness. Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 2003
HENRY J. ZEMAN Henry J. "Hank" Zeman, age 81, of 9423 County Road Q, Kingsbridge, entered into eternal life Sunday, May 24, 2009, at his residence. Hank was born Oct. 14, 1927, in Rockwood to the late Henry and Ella (Popelars) Zeman and has been a lifelong area resident. He entered in the United States Army on Dec. 11, 1945, and served until his honorable discharge on June 8, 1947. He married the former Betty Hronek on Oct. 1, 1949, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2003. Hank was employed as a mason for the Hamman Construction Company for many years. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He enjoyed polka music and was a member of the Happy Hoppers Dance Club. Hank was a lifetime member of the Bricklayers Association Local Union 12, and was a member of the WFLA. He was an avid gardener. Hank enjoyed watching the Brewer's and also enjoyed having a good meal and a cold MGD. Hank enjoyed a Friday game of cribbage at the Manitowoc Senior Center. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by one daughter: Barbara Rader, one brother: Arnold Zeman; and by his brother-in-law: Lloyd Straka, and his sister-in-law: Geraldine Zeman. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Reverend Paul Paider officiating. Burial will follow in the Kossuth National Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by the Mishicot VFW Kempen-Staudinger-Terens Post 7753. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church until the time of services at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. A memorial fund has been established in his name. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Zeman family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 28, 2009
JOSEPH ZEMAN Joseph Zeman, 68, Cooperstown farmer, died suddenly of a heart attack Wednesday afternoon at the farm home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Kossuth cemetery. Mr. Zeman was born in Cooperstown in 1872 and in 1914 married Miss Mary Jung. They located on the present farm. Survivors are his wife; two brothers, Wencel and Anton of Rosecrans; three sisters, Mrs. Anton Rott, of this city, Mrs. Joseph Shusta, of Cooperstown, and Mrs. Wencel Etersky of Bolt. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 12, 1944 P. 18 ******** (Note: The b. date on tombstone and in obit do not match)
MARIA ZEMAN Mrs. Mary Zeman, widow of Wenzel Zeman, Sr. of Rosecrans died at the Holy Family hospital Sunday morning. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the home in the town of Kossuth and burial will be the National cemetery. Born in Bohemia August 15, 1856, Mrs. Zeman was sixty years old at the time of her death. She came to this country as a girl and was married here. Her husband preceded her in death two years ago and she is survived by several children. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 15, 1925 P. 2
MARY M. ZEMAN Mary M. Zeman, 101, a former Route 1, Maribel resident, died Sunday morning, April 21, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate with burial to follow at Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Zeman, nee Mary Jung, was born December 9, 1883, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late George and Margaret Wattawa Jung. She married Joseph Zeman on November 24, 1908. The couple farmed in the Town of Cooperstown. Mrs. Zeman was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death in 1944. Survivors include nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1985 P. 3
WENCEL ZEMAN Wencel Zeman, 75, of the town of Kossuth, died Thursday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient six weeks. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Gervase Zan___ of Manitowoc will officiate and burial will be in the Kossuth Natuional Cemetery. He was born in ___ Jan. 29, 19880 and in 19__ married Miss Anna ____. They ___ in Manitowoc and later in Chicago where he followed the painting and carpenter trade. His wife died in 1912 and he then moved to Kellnersville to reside with his brother. Surviving are ___ __ __ __ Mishicot, three Brothers, Anton and Frank of Manitowoc and..(4-5 lines underinked). Manitowoc Herald Times, May 19, 1955 P. 28 ******** Rites Held for Wencel Zeman Wencel Zeman, 75, of the Town of Kossuth, died last Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for six weeks. Funeral services were held at 3:30 pm Saturday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti of Manitowoc officiating. Burial was in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Born in Cooperstown, Jan. 28, 1880, he married Anna Pribyl in 1903. They located in Manitowoc and later in Chicago where he was a carpenter and painter. His wife died in 1912 and he then moved to Kellnersville where he lived with his brothers. Survivors include a son, Quirin of Mishicot; three brothers, Anton and Frank of Kellnersville and George of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Denmark Press - Thursday, May 26, 1955 - page 6
WENZEL ZEMAN (d. 1924) TOWN KOSSUTH OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Wenzel Zeman, a lifelong resident of the Town of Kossuth, died at his home at the age of 60 years. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 9 o'clock from the home with burial at the National Cemetery at Francis Creek, Rev. Tepley officiating. Mr. Zeman was a native of Bohemia and came here as a babe of one year with his parents and has since resided in the county. He was born Sept. 18, 1864. Mr. Zeman is survived by six children, Mrs. Emil Trochel, Kossuth, Mrs. Olga Soukup, Gibson, Mrs. Mary Cherney, Franklin, Henry, Wenzel and Antoine Zeman of Kossuth; five brothers, Adolph, Stephen, Frank and Joseph of Kossuth and John of Milwaukee and four sisters, Mrs. J. Tesarck and Mrs. Rose Baugneit, Mishicot and Mrs. Anne Pudil, Milwaukee, also survive. Manitowoc Herald News - Fri., Sept. 26, 1924 - page 13