MARION E. GRACZYK Mrs. Norbert (Marion) Graczyk, age 83, a resident of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc, and formerly of 1511 Kuhl St., Manitowoc, entered eternal life Friday morning, Jan. 19, 2007, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee. Marion was born Oct. 2, 1923 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Martha Skarda Maresh. Marion was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1941. On July 20, 1946, she married Norbert "Nubs" Graczyk at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Marion was the first school secretary at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Manitowoc, volunteering her time as secretary in the 1950s, and then as a paid employee in the 1960s until she and her husband, Nubs, relocated to Sturgeon Bay in 1971. Many school children throughout those years affectionately called her "Mrs. G." While living in Sturgeon Bay from 1971 until 1986, she worked for the Sturgeon Bay School District and Bay Print. She put in numerous volunteer hours while living in Sturgeon Bay, fundraising for the Door County Memorial Hospital House and Garden Walk. In the 1950s and 1960s, she volunteered to teach the novice nuns at Silver Lake College how to drive, and would always have her car available for their driving tests or errands. Marion was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, the St. Clare Society, Woodland Dunes, Lakeshore Humane Society and Camp Sinawa. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 and a half years, Norbert (Nubs); one son, Thomas Graczyk, Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law: Elizabeth and Stephen Buckingham, Stillwater, Minn.; Mary Graczyk, Manitowoc; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Lester and Joanne Maresh, Milwaukee; James Maresh, Dundee, Ore.; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Wilda and Janet Sepnafski, both of Manitowoc; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Milton and Joanne Graczyk, Pound; wonderful and supportive nieces, nephews, cousins, along with other relatives and friends. Marion was preceded in death by her parents: Lester and Martha Maresh; one sister, Antoinette (Toni) Place; two sisters-in-law, Loie Maresh and Eleanor Prahl; four brothers-in-law, Joseph Sepnafski; Raleigh (Ozzie) Wilda; Richard Graczyk; and Doug Prahl. A special phrase she always told her family and friends was "if I can't be home with Nubs, the next best thing is living at St. Mary's Home." She loved the nursing home and all the people who took care of her in any way. Please no flowers. She never wanted money spent for that when she knew other people needed food, shelter or clothing. She always wanted people to donate their time and talents to make this world a better place, especially for "good old Manitowoc." Donations should be made to the donor's choices since Marion loved and had a variety of interests. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley. Entombment will take place at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mary Govier, for giving her the quality medical care with dignity in her final years. You were a great listener to her and she appreciated you very much. Also the family would like to thank Sherri Glandt, nurse practitioner, for all the support. God bless the people in the medical/nursing profession. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 20, 2007 ********** Inadvertently omitted from Marion's obituary was a deceased brother-in-law: James (J.O.) Place. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 23, 2007
NORBERT 'NUBS' GRACZYK Norbert Graczyk, age 84, a native of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay while surrounded by his loving daughters. Nubs was born on Jan. 2, 1923, in Manitowoc, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Watzka Graczyk. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1941. He later went on to attend classes at the University of Wisconsin. Following his education, he was employed at The Manitowoc Company Inc. for two years. He then enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II on an LST. Although he never spoke much about the war, he did share the time he was at the helm of his LST for 24 hours during a typhoon when all others were in the sick bay. Remarkably, during the intensity of the storm, Nubs found a way to navigate everyone to safety. After he served in the U.S. Navy, he returned to Manitowoc, where he married his high school sweetheart, Marion Maresh, at the former Holy Innocents Catholic Church on July 20, 1946, by the Rev. E.A. Radey. Marion preceded Nubs in death on Jan. 19, 2007. Nubs continued his employment at The Manitowoc Company for 45 years. At the time of his retirement at Bay Shipbuilding Corporation in Sturgeon Bay, he was the dry-dock boss, carpenter foreman, and launching master. He always spoke highly and with great respect about how John and Ruth West treated him and his family. Nubs passionately enjoyed golf for many years and was lucky enough to strike three hole-in-one shots. He was elated and honored to personally meet his hero, Arnold Palmer, and treasured it when Mr. Palmer sent him a congratulatory autographed photo and letter upon his retirement. Nubs had great pride in being a Catholic and living his faith. He attended daily Mass no matter the weather and also prayed the rosary daily. Nubs enjoyed spending his retirement years making wood art and generously donated his quality workmanship away. He was very proud of his Polish heritage including the polka Mass and also enjoyed his Polish food and beverages. Nubs' lifelong priorities were always God and family. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Nubs was preceded in death by his wife: Marion; his parents; one brother: Richard; one sister: Eleanor; two sisters-in-law: Antoinette (J.O.) Place and Loie Maresh; three brothers-in-law: Doug Prahl; Ozzie Wilda; and Joe Sepnafski. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo Blvd. Site from 9:30 a.m. until the beginning of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. The Mass will be concelebrated by the Revs. Thomas Wojciechowski and Gerald Foley, with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Dad, you are now reunited with mom, and we know how much you missed her these last nine months. God bless you, we are very proud of you and love you so very much. Please, NO flowers. Dad always lived a simple, no frills life and always helped others in his own quiet way. Memorials can be made to the donor's choice since dad always had a passion to help mankind and animals. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 17, 2007
HARRY J. GRACZYKOWSKI Harry J. Graczykowski, 75, of 934 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, July 22, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Graczykowski was born Sept. 11, 1906, at Lac du Flambeau, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Anna Kluczykowski Grayczykowski (sic). He moved to Manitowoc as a child with his parents, has resided here since, and attended St. Mary Parochial School. He married Jeanette R. Feltman June 2, 1930, at St. Mary Church, Manitowoc. For the past 23 years, he had been employed as a salesman by J and J Schmitt Lumbar Company, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette R.; a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis J. and Lois of Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lolitta Pe_l of Madison, Mary Ann and Leroy G. Weber of Manitowoc, and Barbara and Charles Crowley of Wausakee, Wis.; two brothers, Wesley and Stanley of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Pinkowski of Franklin, Wis.; and Mrs. Joseph (Phyllis) Knox of Manitowoc, and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Lawrence, Thomas, John and Casimir, and a sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Ervin Schuette. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 .m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. Harold Berryman. Herald Times Reporter, July 23, 1981 P. 3 ******** Harry was the 2nd of 10 children born to Joseph L. Graczykowski (1870 - 1946) and Anna Kluczykowski (1881 - 1952), both bur. in St. Marys, Manitowoc. He and his siblings Rose (1903), Lawrence (1907), Thomas (1909) and Wesley (1910) were the first white children born on the Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation. Born Lac du Flambeau, Vilas County, WI/He was married to Jeanette Feltman (1908-1997) in Manitowoc, WI.)
JEANETTE GRACZYKOWSKI Jeanette R. Graczykowski, age 88, a resident of St. Mary's Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, August 15, 1997, at St. Mary's Home. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 18, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. John Puodziunas O.F.M. with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Jeanette was born August 26, 1908, in Manitowoc, the sixth child of Anton and Mary Mella Feltman. She lived in Manitowoc all her life, and was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Parish, and longtime member of St. Mary's Rosary and Altar Society. She attended parochial and public schools in Manitowoc. On June 7, 1932, she married Harry J. Graczykowski. He preceded her in death July 22, 1981. Jeanette was a 19-year employee of Sears, Roebuck and Company at the North 8th Street Store, assigned to the hardware department. She enjoyed homemaking, crocheting, gardening, and received many complements (sic) on her flower gardens and varied houseplants. Survivors include Dennis and Lois Graczykowski, Manitowoc, Mary Ann and Leroy Weber, Manitowoc, Barbara and Charles Crowley, Waunakee, and Lolitta Pesl, Madison; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Jean Feltman Zich, Sun Lakes, Ariz., Phyllis and Joseph Knox, Jusine Graczykowski, Catherine Graykowski, June Graczykowski, all of Manitowoc. Jeanette is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brother Francis J. (Lefty) Feltman, and other siblings who died in infancy or early childhood. She is also preceded in death by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, aunts, aunts, uncle and cousins. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Sunday evening, August 17, 1997, from 4-8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. John Puodziunas O.F.M. "Busha" will be greatly missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who knew there would be good company and lots of love. The family wishes to thank personnel and nursing staff of St. Mary's Home for the Aged for the excellent loving care and attention given to Jeanette. Herald Times Reporter, August 16, 1997 P. A2
JUSTINE "TINA" GRACZYKOWSKI Justine Graczykowski, age 84, of 1222 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, April 6, 2001 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born September 20, 1916 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Xavier and Veronica Michalski Sobiech. On November 22, 1947 she married Stanley J. Graczykowski at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1987. Justine was employed at Lapcor Plastics for many years until her retirement. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Linda Graczykowski, New Richmond, Wisconsin; three daughters and sons-in-law, Veronica Crowe, Green Bay; Colleen and Keith Bouril, Manitowoc; Mary Graczykowski, Manitowoc; Joe Reed, Two Rivers; 13 grandchildren, Sally, Greg and Tracy, Sandi, Christopher, Nikki, Connie, Penny, Craig, Chet, Judy, Jeremy and Jenna, Dan and Brian; nine great grandchildren; four sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Phyllis and Joe Knox, June Graczykowski, Kathryn Graykowski and Lillian Sobiech and her kitty Sherbert, all of Manitowoc; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ann Reed, one grandson, Patrick and 17 brothers and sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 pm Monday where a prayer service will be held at 7 pm led by Sr. Renee Delvaux. Manitowoc Herald Times - April 8, 2001 pg. A6
STANLEY J. GRACZYKOWSKI Funeral services for Stanley J. Graczykowski, 75, of 1222 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, who died Tuesday evening, September 29, 1987 at Manitowoc Health Care Center will be 9:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm this Thursday. Prayer service will be held at 6:30 pm this Thursday evening led by Father Jerry. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Oct. 1, 1987 - page 20 ******** Stanley was the son of Joseph L. Graczykowski (1870-1946) and Anna Kluczykowski (1881-1952), both bur. in St. Marys, Manitowoc. He was married to Justine G. Sobiech (1916-2001) on 22 Nov 1947 at St. Andrews Church, in Manitowoc, WI.
MICHAEL GRAHAM Michael Graham, a patient of the hospital, passed from life at that institution yesterday. Deceased has been feeble in health for a number of years and of late his death has been momentarily expected. According to his own story, the old gentleman was 99 years of age, having been born in 1800. About two years ago he made arrangements for his own funeral, selected his coffin and a cross which he desires to mark the last resting place of his remains. One daughter, Mrs. Lowrey of Chicago survives him and she telegraphed that she would be here to attend the funeral. The deceased was well known here, where he lived for number of years previous to going to Chicago to make his home with his daughter. He returned here about four months ago and entered the hospital for treatment. He was a Catholic and the funeral service will be held from St. Boniface church Wednesday at 10 am. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 6, 1899 ******** Death at the advanced age of 99 yrs. on Sun. in a local hospital of Michael Graham. The funeral was held yesterday. Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1899 ******** Name Michael Graham Gender Male Burial Place Manitowoc, Wis. Death Date 05 Feb 1899 Death Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 95 Birth Date 25 Aug 1803 Birthplace Ireland Race White Marital Status Widowed "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch
GREGORY J. "STOSH" GRAFF Gregory (Stosh) Graff, age 36, of 1450 Daisy Drive, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, July 6, 1994 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 1994, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M., with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born July 26, 1957, in Manitowoc, son of Genevieve Tomczyk Graff and the late Stanley Graff. Gregory was a graduate of Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1975. He married the former Carol Henke on October 31, 1992, at St. John's Catholic Church, Oshkosh. The couple made their home in Manitowoc after their marriage. Gregory was employed by Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, Manitowoc, and was a member of Aluminum Workers Local #125 and Eagles aerie #706. Gregory was also a baseball umpire for WIAA. Survivors include his wife, Carol Graff, Manitowoc; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom (Gail) Graff, Manitowoc, Glenn (Stephanie) Graff, Manitowoc, John (Wanda) Graff, Kimberly, Charles (Marie) Graff, Manitowoc, Joseph (Linda) Graff, Manitowoc, Robert (Lori) Graff, Manitowoc; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Anne (Tim) Wells, Gladewater, Texas, Mary (Harvey) Polivka, Manitowoc, Julie (Tim) Rasmuson, Manitowoc, Theresa Graff, Manitowoc, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Roman. Herald Times Reporter, July 7, 1994 P. A2
STANLEY GRAFF Mr. Stanley J. Graff, 47, of 1216 s. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 a.m. Tuesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate. Mr. Graff was born June 22, 1931, in Oshkosh, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Violet Graff. He married the former Genevieve Tomczyk May 23, 1963 in Pound, Wis. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and had been employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Survivors include his wife; seven sons and two daughters-in-law, Thomas and Gail Graff, Glenn and Stephanie Graff, Gregory, John, Charles, Joseph and Robert, all of Manitowoc; four dWells (sic) of Louisiana, Mary, Julie and Theresa, all of Manitowoc; brothers, sisters and three grandchildren. Friends may call in the funeral home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, February 11, 1979 P. 3
ALVIN GRALL Alvin G. Grall, 83, of 706 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, Aug. 21, at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. William Zimmer and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Grall was born March 20, 1900, at Shawano, Wis., son of the late John and Sarah Colbeck Grall. He was raised and educated in Shawano, moving to Manitowoc in 1920, where he has resided since. He married Rose M. Schwantz April 5, 1921, at Manitowoc. Mr. Grall worked for Krieg Meat Market, Freddie Brick Restaurant, Cher-Make Sausage Co., and operated his own meat market,Grall Meat Market, until his retirement in 1969. Mr. Grall was a member of Sacred Hert Catholic Church and a member of Eagles Aerie No. 706 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Rose; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Anna Mae Grall and Russell and Margaret Grall of Manitowoc; four brothers, Alfred Grall of Milwaukee, William Grall, Linus Grall, and Louis Grall of Montebello, Calif.; five sisters, Sarah Dillabough of Whittier, Calif., Ida Otto of Fresno, Calif., Stella Fenwick and Lillian Eaton of Montebello, Calif., and Helen McComack of Fairfield, Calif.; a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law, Jack and Augusta Lamb of Manitowoc; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Leslie, a grandson, Jeffrey, and a brother, John. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. by Rev. William Zimmer. Herald Times Reporter, August 22, 1983 P. 3 ******** YOUNG COUPLE WEDDED AT ST. BONIFACE TODAY St. Boniface church was the scene of a prety (sic) wedding this morning when Miss Rose Schwartz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Schwartz became the bride of Alvin Grall of Shawano. Rev. Peil officiated and Miss Clara Kellner was maid of honor and Leo Schleisleder was groomsman. Following the ceremony there was a wedding dinner at the home of the bride's sister and the couple later departed for a wedding trip to Shawano and other northern points. They will reside at 1330 South Nineteenth street. The groom is employed by the Fischl Dairy Co. Manitowoc Herald News, April 5, 1921 P. 1 ******** (20 Mar. 1900/Aug. 1983/SSDI)
ANNA MAE GRALL Anna Mae Grall, age 76, of 914 State St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dave Hoffman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Anna Mae was born July 25, 1927 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Josephine Chalupny Damman. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1945 from Lincoln High School. Anna Mae married Kenneth Grall on Aug. 2, 1947 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They celebrated 52 years together. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2000. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, past member of Daughters of Isabella, and a past member of the Rosary Society. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law: Sandra and Robert Hollen, Manitowoc; Christine Grall, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: Michael and Cynthia Grall, California; three grandchildren: Robert (Mindi) Hollen, Manitowoc; Jason Hollen and special friend, Jeannie Krause, both of Manitowoc; and Lori Hollen, Oshkosh; one brother and two sisters-in-law: James (Joyce) Damman, Manitowoc; Margaret Grall, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents and husband: Kenneth, Anna Mae was preceded in death by one infant son: Jeffrey Grall; two sisters: Adeline Parizek and Rose Budnik; five brothers-in-law: Eugene Budnik, Arno Hiller, Charles Parizek, Leslie Grall and Russell Grall. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003 from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. led by Sister Michael Majeskie. Relatives and friends may also call on Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Anna Mae was a loving wife, mom, grandma and friend. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and mall walking. She will be sadly missed. Herald Times Reporter August 2003
CAROLYN GRALL Mrs. Edmund Grall, 38, of 711 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient five days. Funeral services will be at 9 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9:30 am at St. Paul Catholic Church. Officiating at the solemn requiem high Mass will be a cousin, the Rev. Harold Leibl, as celebrant, the Rev. Clement P. Kern as deacon and the Rev. Richard Hymen as sub-deacon. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Carolyn Andres was born at Manitowoc March 16, 1922, daughter of the late August Andres and Mrs. Caroline Kohlbeck Andres. She was married Feb. 23, 1943 to Edmund Grall. Mrs. Grall attended St. Paul Parochial School and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1939. The past 12 years she was employed as bookkeeper for J.O. Johnson Electric and Radio Shop. She was a member of Daughters of Isabella. Surviving are her husband, mother, three sisters, Mrs. William Theisen of Branch, Mrs. Helen McLaughlin of Los Angeles and Mrs. Jack Schultz of Antigo and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Thursday where the Rosary will be recited by the parish at 7:30 pm and by Daughters of Isabella at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Nov. 23, 1960 - page T7 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Edmund Grall, 36, of 7115 24th St., Manitowoc, who died Wednesday, were at 9:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Harold Liebl officiating. He was assisted by Revs. Clement Kern and Richard Heymen. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Pallbearers were Elmer Roseland, Frank Duckon, Robert Grall, Robert Theisen, Robert Dornaus and LaVerne Nonnemacher. Honorary pallbearers, members of the Daughters of Isabella, were Mesdames Wencil Kolar, Louis Wollersheim, William Pollen, Joseph Mitchell, Richared Simmel and Lester Graebel and the Misses Delores Bourassa and Beatrice Lalensack. Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, Nov. 25, 1960 page 9
CHARLES GRALL Charles J. Grall, 66, of 9906 Flower St., Bellflower, Calif., a former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday morning at New London Community Hospital, New London. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Grall was born April 10, 1902, at Whitelaw, son of the late Anton and Threase (sic) Fischer Grall. He married Ida Denk June 23, 1920, at Clarks Mills. They resided on Rt. 3, Denmark, until 1959, when they moved to Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. Grall had been living in California for the past year. Mr. Grall was a retired meat cutter and butcher. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. John (Emogene) Meidl, of Weywauwega, Mrs. Charles (Charlotte) Ruzek, of Lake Wood, Calif., Mrs. Roy (Gladys) Hargraves, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Michael (Shirley) Keehan Jr. of Denmark; a son, Lester, of Long Beach, Calif.; two brothers, George, of California and Ervin, of Arizona; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, Kenneth, and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1968 P. 20
EDMUND GRALL Edmund C. Grall, 70, of 711 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday, September 4, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Philip Hoffmann and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Grall was born Nov. 22, 1910, at Whitelaw, son of the late John and Louise Kuehol Graff. He was educated at St. Michael Parochial School, Whitelaw. He lived at Whitelaw until 1931, when he moved to Milwaukee. In 1938?, he returned to Whitelaw where he resided until 1942, when he entered military service. He served in the United States Army from November, 1942, to November, 1945. He served two years in Europe and was involved in action in Normandy and Central European Theater of Operations and received the Purple Heart award. After retiring from military service in 1945, he resided at Manitowoc. Feb. 23, 1943, he married Carolyn Andres at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Grall worked at Whitehouse Milk Company 24 years, retiring in 1969. He then worked part time as a guard for Mirro Corporation from 1969 to 1978. His wife preceded him in death Nov. 22, 1960. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Mayme and Edgar Pfeffer of Manitowoc; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, John and Olive Grall and Lawrence Grall of Manitowoc and Mrs. Irene Grall of Francis Creek; a halfsister, Mrs. Anthony (Germaine) Tuschl of Whitelaw; three stepbrothers, Martin and Gerhard Sickinger of Manitowoc and Ralph Sickinger of Milwaukee; four stepsisters, Sister Bertilla of Milwaukee, Mrs. Walter (Barbara) Herman and Mrs. Lucille Fanslau of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lester (Beatrice) Kiel of Whitelaw, nieces, nephews, and a friend, Mildred Weyenberg. A brother, Frank, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Grall, two stepbrothers, Erwin and Florian Sickinger and a stepsister, Sarah Helgeson, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon. A parish prayer service will be at 8 o'clock led by Deacon William Klein. Herald Times Reporter, September 8, 1981 P. 3 ******** (22 Nov 1910/Sep 1981/SSDI)
EDWARD J. GRALL Edward J. Grall, 68, of 2315 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday evening at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Grall was born November 26, 1907 at Whitelaw, son of the late Joseph and Mary Zipperer Grall. He married Marion Ahrens November 24, 1941 at Sheboygan, settling at Manitowoc in 1949. Prior to his retirement November 30, 1972 he was employed for 45 years as road master for Chicago Northwestern Railroad, serving at Green Bay, Marinette, Iron Mountain, Mich., and Manitowoc. Mr. Grall was charter member of Newton Lion's Club and a member of Hammond Organ Society and Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Sally Grall of Escanaba, Mich., and Donald and Janet Grall of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother, Paul of Manitowoc; 3 sisters, Mrs. John (Laura) Braun, Mrs. Ben (Marcella) Kohlbeck of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harvey (Tillie) Kohlbeck of Whitelaw and a grandson, Brian. A brother and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Memorials may be made to Manitowoc Senior Citizen Building Fund. Manitowoc Herald Times - Nov. 19, 1976 - page 3
IDA GRALL Ida (Grall) Moeller, age 90, a Denmark resident, died Saturday evening, February 18, 1995, at Parkview Manor Nursing Center, Green Bay. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 1995, at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Father Ronald Columbo will officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Ida was born August 31, 1904, daughter of the late Anton and Margaret (Remiker) Denk in Manitowoc County. Ida married Charles Grall in Clarks Mills on June 23, 1920; he preceded her in death on December 15, 1980. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Christian Mothers’ Altar Society at the church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Lester and Bernice Grall, Laguna Hills, Calif.; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Shirley and Mike Keehan, Denmark, Gladys and Roy Hargraves, Manitowoc, Emojean Meidl, Weyauwega, Charlotte and Chuck Ruzek, Lakewood, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren. Ida was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Grall and Ray Moeller, one son, Kenneth Grall; one son-in-law, John Meidl; three brothers, George, Raymond and Edward Denk. Friends may call at Knutson-Colter Funeral Home, 536 County Highway R., Denmark from 4-8 p.m. TODAY and after 9 a.m. on Tuesday until the cortege leaves for church. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT. Ida’s family extends their sincere thanks to the staff of Parkview Manor Nursing Center for their kindness, care, and concern. Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1995 P. A2
JEFFREY M. GRALL Jeffrey Michael Grall, six day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Grall of 914 State St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at the st. Mary Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Jeffrey was born March 11, 1955, in Manitowoc, and was taken to Rochester for surgery. Survivors include the parents; two sisters: Sandra Ann and Christine Mary; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Grall, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Damman of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 18, 1955 P. 13
KENNETH R. GRALL (d. 1960) Kenneth R. Grall, 18, of 1011 Huron St., Manitowoc, died at Holy Family Hospital, of injuries received at about 3:30 am Saturday morning when the car he was driving alone crashed into a concrete abutment at the crest of Highway 141 overhead just north of its junction with 10. He was traveling south, apparently on his way home, when the car crossed to the east side and slammed into the abutment. It was presumed that he fell asleep at the wheel. It took county traffic officers and others about half an hour with crow bars to free Grall from the wreckage. He suffered severe injuries to the head, neck, arms, legs and chest. Kenneth was born at Manitowoc, on August 9, 1941, son of Charles and Ida Denk Grall. The family resided on Route 2, Denmark until a year ago. He graduated from Denmark High School. He had been employed by the Manitowoc Engineering Corp. He is survived by his parents, a brother, Lester of Francis Creek; four sisters, Mrs. John Meidl, Weyauwega, Mrs. Chas. Rusek, Lakewood, Calif., Mrs. Roy Hargreaves, Manitowoc and Mrs. Michael Keehan Jr., Denmark; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anton Denk, Maribel. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. D.L. Krembs officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Denmark Press - Thursday, Feb. 25, 1960 - page 5 ******** Funeral services for Kenneth R. Grall, 18, of 1011 Huron St., Manitowoc, who died Saturday, were at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D.L. Krembs officiated and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. (Pallbearers omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 23, 1960, page 11
KENNETH GRALL (d. 2000) Kenneth L. Grall, age 76, of 914 State St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday, May 19, 2000, at Holy family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 702 State St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659. Kenneth was born December 16, 1923, at Manitowoc, son of the late Alvin and Rose Schwantz Grall. He grew up and was educated at Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1942. A verteran of WWII, Ken served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. Ken married the former Anna Mae Damman on August 2, 1947, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They celebrated 52 years together. Ken owned and operated Grall Meat Market on South 10th Street, Manitowoc, and was then employed at Chermake Sausage Co. prior to his retirement in 1987. He also drove cab for Clipper City Cab Co. Ken was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, a former member of the Holy Name Society and a member and Past Commander of VFW Otto Oas post #659, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife Anna Mae, their children: Sandra and Bob Hollen of Manitowoc, Christine Grall of Manitowoc and Michael and Cindy Grall of Redondo Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren: Robert, Jason and Lori Hollen; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law: Margaret Grall of Manitowoc, Jim and Joyce Damman of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son Jeffrey, two brothers, Leslie and Russell, and two sisters-in-law, Adeline Parizek and Rose Budnik. Relatives and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday (TODAY) at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and on Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church from 9:30 a.m. to the time of service at 11 a.m. A Prayer Service will be held on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m., led by Sister Michael. Kenneth was a good husband, dad, grandpa and friend. He was an avid Cubs fan, enjoyed his family and will be sadly missed. Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 2000 P. A2
LESLIE GRALL Mourn Loss of 8 Months Old Babe Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Grall are mourning the loss of their eight months old son, who died yesterday at the home, 912 South Sixth Street, death resulting from convulsions. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at the St. Boniface Church at two o'clock, the Rev. Kersten officiating and burial will be at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald News - Feb. 9, 1923
MARION G. GRALL WIESNER Mrs. Harold (Marion Grall) Wiesner, 68, of 2315 S. 11th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, October 29, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. James Stamborski and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Marioin G. Ahrens was born November 22, 1920 at Sheboygan, daughter of the late William E. and Elsie E. Arndt Ahrens. She attended Sheboygan schools, graduating from Sheboygan North High School with the Class of 1939. She married Edward J. Grall on May 24, 1941 at St. Peter Claver Church, Sheboygan. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1976. She then married Joseph G. Schobert on June 15, 1979 at St. Andrew Catholic church. He preceded her in death on December 19, 1980. She then married Harold W. Wiesner at St. Andrew Catholic Church on June 11, 1982, Prior to retiring May 14, 1982, Mrs.Wiesner was employed as Secretary, City of Manitowoc for the Committee on Aging. Mrs. Wienser was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Citizens and St. Andrew Parish. She was the past President of the St. Theresa Society of St. Andrews. Survivors include her husband, Harold W.; two son and daughters-in-law, Dennis A. and Sally Grall of Escanaba, Michigan, Donald B. and Janet Grall of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a step son, Joseph H. Schobert and a step daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Roy Gibson, all of Sheboygan; a step son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Chris Wiesner of Appleton; two step daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Florian Kress of Fond du Lac, Susan and Albert Hawley of Madison; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Leila Ahrens of Sheboygan; a sister-in-law, Grace Vetter of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marion and Lloyd Gossen, Lorraine and William Lallensack of Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Dolores Wiesner of St. Paul, Minnesota and Frank and Mildred Schobert of Sheboygan; three sisters-in-law, Laura Braun and Marcella Kohlbeck of Manitowoc and Tillie Kohlbeck of Whitelaw; two grandchildren, Brian and Miranda Grall; eleven step grandchildren and two great step grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 8 pm by Father Stamborski. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Oct. 31, 1989 - page B6
ROSE GRALL Mrs. Rose M. Grall, 84, formerly of 706 Chicago St., and resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, July 24, 1986. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 11:30 am at Sacred heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Grall was born March 22, 1902 in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Gustav and Louise Stratmann Schwantz. She grew up and attended school in the Town of Gibson. She was married to Alvin G. Grall, April 5, 1921 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death August 21, 1983. Mrs. Grall was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth L. and Anna Mae Grall of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Grall of Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Jack W. Lamb of Manitowoc; a sister, Miss Hattie Schwantz of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two sons, Russell in October of 1985 and an infant son, Leslie; two sisters, a step sister, three step brothers and a grandson. Friends and relatives may meet with the family at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday, where a prayer service will be 7:30 pm Sunday by Rev. William Zimmer. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., July 25, 1986 - page 13 ******** (22 Mar. 1902/July 1986/SSDI)
ELAINE MAY GRANSEE Bring Body From Peoria for Burial Here The body of little Elaine May Gransee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Gransee of Peoria, will be brought here for burial, the funeral being held Saturday. The body will be taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rusboldt, 1213 So. Fourteenth street and the services Saturday will be held at St. Boniface church with high Mass at 9 o’clock. The child was 5 years of age and died Tuesday. The parents, and a brother, Wallace, survive. Mrs. Gransee was Margaret Rusboldt of this (sic) before marriage. Manitowoc Herald News, October 14, 1926 P. 2
MARGARET GRANSEE EX-RESIDENT DIES SUDDENLY AT WATERTOWN A relapse suffered when apparently well on the road to recovery after undergoing an operation three weeks ago yesterday afternoon brought death to Mrs. Margaret Rusboldt Gransee, Manitowoc girl, at Watertown, Wisconsin. The news of the death was a severe shock to members of her family as she was seemingly steadily improving in health. Mrs. Gransee was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rusboldt, 1213 South Fourteenth street, this city, and was born here on September 25, 1899. She attended the local schools and was a graduate of the Central High school with the class of 1917. Her life was largely spent in Manitowoc and she moved to Watertown following her marriage on October 26, 1921 to Herbert Gransee. Besides her husband, immediate survivors include a son Wallace; her parents, Mr. and Mr. Charles Rusboldt; two sisters, Jean? and Gertrude; three brothers, Walter and Elmer of this city, and Erwin of Brooklyn, New York. A daughter Elaine preceded her in death five years ago. The remains will be brought to the home of her parents at 1213 S. Fourteenth street, tomorrow afternoon and funeral services will be held from the St. Boniface church Monday morning at 9:00 o’clock. Interment will take place at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, April 1, 1932 P. 1
ELMER M. GRANT Elmer M. Grant, age 72, of 604 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday morning, May 27, 1994, at his residence. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 4, 1994, at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate with entombment in the Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born May 23, 1922, in Neenah, Wis., son of the late Wilmer and Helen Solan Grant. He attended schools in Neenah. He was an Army Paratrooper in the European Theatre, entering the service in 1942 and being discharged in 1945. He married Jean M. Long September 28, 1946, in Bear Creek, Wis. He was the owner of Grant Heating and Air Conditioning of Manitowoc from 1965 until his retirement in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Jean, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Vicki Grant, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and David Pamperin, Middleton, Wis., Helen and Albert Kelp, Olympia, Wash.; nine grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Jack Siewert, Oshkosh; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. A memorial has been established in his name at the Holy Family Hospice. Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 1994 P. A2 ******** A Memorial mass for Elmer M. Grant, age 72, of 604 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, who died unexpectedly Friday morning, May 27, 1994, at his residence will be held on Saturday, June 4, 1994, at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate with entombment in the Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet friends fro 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. A memorial has been established in his name at the Holy Family Hospice. Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1994 ******** (23 May 1922/27 May 1994/SSDI)
JEAN M. GRANT Jean M. Grant, age 90, of the Gardens of Felician Village, Manitowoc, went to meet our Lord on Friday, September 14, 2012. She was born on August 31, 1922 in Bear Creek, daughter of the late Elmer and Gertrude (Walworth) Long. Jean was a 1940 graduate of Bear Creek High School and went to work in Illinois for the Great Lakes Naval Base. She met Elmer "Al" Grant and they were married on September 28, 1946 in Bear Creek. The couple celebrated 47 years of marriage before she lost her beloved husband on May 27, 1994. The couple raised three children: Helen, Susan, and Steve. Jean and Al began their married life in Clintonville, where Al worked for his family business. In 1962 they moved to Manitowoc where they bought and built their business, Grant Heating and Air Conditioning. Jean was a multi-tasker, she ran the office and made a home for their children. Jean didn't enjoy being idle, she enjoyed involvement in her faith and various community organizations were the way she gave back and served the Lord. Jean was involved in many volunteer activities over the years including: Holy Family Memorial Hospice, The Manitowoc Senior Center, American Red Cross, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Wisconsin Maritime Museum and St. Francis of Assisi Parish. She enjoyed a lively game of bridge and appreciated a good card player. Jean enjoyed the blessings from 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The family reunions always had a star on her calendar. Jean is survived by her three children and their families: Helen (Al) Keip of Olympia, WA and their children: Kristian, Chad, Callum, Ryan and Amanda and Helen's grandchildren: Gwendolyn and Ameylia; Susan (David) Pamperin of Green Bay and their children: Aaron and Lauren; Steven (Vicki) Grant of Manitowoc and their children: Nicole and Maria. Jean was preceded in death by her parents: Elmer and Gertrude Long, her husband: Elmer "Al" Grant, one sister: Dorothy Bechard and one brother: Loy Long. A Memorial Mass will be held at 12 Noon, Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Blessed Angela Chapel at St. Mary's at Felician Village, 1635 S. 21st St. Manitowoc. Rev. Dave Pleier will celebrate the Mass with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the chapel on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 12 Noon. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Jean's name for Holy Family Memorial Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Jean's family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Holy Family Memorial Hospice for their loving care as Mom finished her journey on earth to join the Lord in everlasting life. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sept. 15, 2012
FRED GRANZOW Mr. Fred Granzow, 95, formerly of 1217 S. 9th Street, Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, September 9, 1986 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Granzow was born August 26, 1892 at Manitowoc, son of the late Karl and Bertha Brandt Granzow. He married the former Katherine M. Foerg on October 23, 1915 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on August 11, 1980. Mr. Granzow was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company for 50 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of Eagles Aerie No. 706. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Oliver and Lucille Granzow of Mequon, Wisconsin; a daughter, Elizabeth R. Granzow of Annapolis, Maryland; two grandson, Thomas and Robert Granzow; two great granddaughters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth and Emma and two brothers, Max and Otto. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home from 10 am Friday morning to the time of services. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Sept. 10, 1986 - page 12 ******** Married – Fred Granzow and Miss Katherine Foerg were married Saturday afternoon, the Judge Chloupek performed the ceremony. They will reside in this city. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 28, 1915 ******** (Aug 26 1892/Sep 1986/SSDI)
JOHN R.GRANZOW John Granzow, 10, former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday morning after a lingering illness at Redwood City, Calif., where he lived with his parents. Funeral services will be announced later by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The boy was born April 14, 1947 at Manitowoc, son of Ralph and Amelia Sheridan Granzow. Two years ago the family moved to California. Survivors include -- illegible --- grandfather, Max Granzow of Manitowoc and grandmother, Mrs. Elzabeth McKivon of Los Angeles, Calif. A sister, Lois, preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., May 23, 1957 - page T5
KATHERINE M. GRANZOW Mrs. Fred (Katherine) Granzow, 82, of 1217 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, Aug. 11, at St. Mary Home for the Aged, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Granzow, nee Katherine M. Foerg, was born Oct. 17, 1897, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Conrad Foerg. She resided in Manitowoc all her life, attended Manitowoc schools and was married to Fred Granzow Oct. 23, 1915. Mrs. Granzow was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Catholic church, a charter member of St. Boniface St. Ann Society and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Franternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Fred, a son and daughter-in-law, Oliver and Lucille Granzow of Milwaukee; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth R. Granzow of Mexico, city, Mexico, two grandsons (private), a great granddaughter and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening, where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock by members of the parish and St. Ann Society and a memorial service at 8 o'clock by members of Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Herald Times Reporter, August 12, 1980 P.3 ******** (Oct 17 1896/Aug 1980/SSDI)
LOIS GRANZOW Lois Granzow, four-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Granzow of 1114 South 12th street, died Monday at the Milwaukee Childrens’ hospital in Milwaukee. The parents and a sister, Gail, survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the St. Boniface church, the Rev. J. H Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 20, 1942 P. 2
ALVINA GRAYCAREK Mrs. Stanley W. Graycarek, 73, of 2001 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 p.m.(sic) at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Graycarek, nee Alvina M. Shimek, was born Dec. 16, 1896, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Matt and Mary Wachal Shimek. She was married to Stanley Graycarek Oct. 18, 1921, at Kellnersville. They resided at Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Paul Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include her husband; a son, John, of Anaheim, Calif., and two grand- children. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 29, 1970
STANLEY GRAYCAREK Stanley Graycarek, 89, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday evening, Feb. 10, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service of Christian Burial will be Deacon William Klein and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Graycarek was born Oct. 17, 1893, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Wencil and Mary Yindra Graycarek. He married Alvina M. Shimek, Oct. 18, 1921, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. She preceded him in death June 29, 1970. Mr. Graycarek was employed for many years until his retirement in 1958 at the Medusa Portland Cement Company in Manitowoc. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Dixie Graycarek of Orange, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Alvin (Phyllis) Kane of Milwaukee; two grandchildren, Laura and Nina and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1983 P. 3 ******** (17 Oct 1893/Feb 1983/SSDI)
JOSEPH E. GRAYKOWSKI Joseph L. Graykowski, age 56, of 5608 County Trunk CR, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, June 21, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M., with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born August 31, 1935 in Manitowoc, son of the late Lawrence and Esther Szalewski Graykowski. He was a lifelong Manitowoc County resident and he attended St. Mary’s School. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. He married the former Shirley Thiel on November 7, 1953, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was employed at Aluminum Specialty for 20 years, also at Kahlenberg Brothers and presently at Rex Clean. Joseph enjoyed the outdoors, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife Shirley; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Joel Graykowski, Cleveland,Wis., Kim and Lynn Graykowski, Manitowoc, Scott Graykowski, Minneapolis, Minn., Brian and Pam Graykowski, Wisconsin Rapids; a daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Mike Heier, Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Toby and Holly Heier, and Tony Graykowski. He was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. this Monday. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the Deacon Robert Drobka. Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 1992 P. A2
EDWARD GREEN DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS OF EDW. GREEN Edward Green, 56, well known resident of this city, passed away Wednesday after a lingering illness of several years. The deceased, who has made this city his home ever since his birth, August 5, 1845, was employed for a number of years by the Burger Boat company. His widow and seven children, three daughters and four sons, survive. They are: Mrs. Gred Goestal, Mrs. Rueben Schmitt, Mrs. R.A. Fanslau, and Richard, Donald, Milton and Alfred. All are residents of this city. The Misses Ruby and Ida Green, sisters, Walter and William Green, brothers, and Mrs. Theresa Green, mother of the deceased, also survive. The funeral will be held from the late home, 1617 South Tenth street, with services at the St. Boniface church, Saturday morning. Burial will take place at the Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 29, 1922 P. 1
HARVEY GREEN Harvey Green, 45, 1018 South Tenth street, died Wednesday morning at the Holy Family hospital after an illness of eight weeks. The funeral was held this morning with services at St. Boniface. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Wallace Green, and three sisters. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, November 25, 1938 P. 3
HELEN F. GREEN Mrs. Helen Frances Green, 83, of route 2, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at her home following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Louis Schorn will officiate with burial in Calvary cemetery. She was born Helen Rommelfanger in Sheboygan in 1868 and moved to Manitowoc 62 years ago. She was married to Wallace Green in 1886. He died in 1919. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Cora McAllister of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Rolland Scherer of route 2, Two Rivers and Mrs. L.M. Dean of Manitowoc; two brothers, Henery and William of Sheboygan Falls; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Basken of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alma Sanderson and Mrs. Mayme Peterson of Sheboygan, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 7, 1951
LYDIA S. GREEN Mrs. Lydia S. Green, 79, formerly of 1601A Columbus St. Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Mercy Hospital, Oshkosh. Funeral services will be at 8:03 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Green, nee Lydia Lindau, was born April 14, 1897, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Peter and Augusta Dreher Lindau. She was married to Richard E. Green Aug. 6, 1930, at Sheboygan. He preceded her in death April 6, 1972. Mrs. Green was an honorary member of St. Andrew Women’s Council. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Karl (Catherine) Zuehl, of Oshkosh, a brother, Frank Lindau, of Racine and three grandchildren. Two brothers, Edwin and William, and four sisters, Emma, Ann, Tillie and Regina, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 1977 P. 20
RICHARD GREEN Richard E. Green, 78, of 1601A Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Green was born Jan. 10, 1894, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and Josephine Romelfenger Green. He married Lydia Lindau Aug. 6, 1930, at Sheboygan. He was employed at Color Craft Printers Inc., Manitowoc, until his retirement in 1959. He was a member of the fourth Degree Council Knights of Columbus No. 710. Survivors include his wife and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Donald, of Antigo and Alfred, of Casco; a sister, Mrs. Hilda Schmitt, of Manitowoc and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1972 ******* (Richard Green/b. Jan 10 1894/d. Apr 1972/SSDI)
HOLLIS J. GREENE Hollis J. Greene, 77, of 3923 County Q, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, April 11, 1989, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Paul Catholic church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Greene was born October 5, 1911 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Harry and Emma Robertson Greene. He resided at Sturgeon Bay attending Sturgeon Bay Schools and was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. He married Lillian Semmens in 1936. She preceded him in death in 1950. He then married Irene Horner, July 14, 1956 at Holy Innocents, Manitowoc. Prior to retiring in 1976, Mr. Greene was employed at Mirro Corporation. He was a member of St. Paul parish and the Secular Franciscan Order of Holy Innocents Fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Irene; a son, Ronald of Milwaukee; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Sharon and Donald Uttenweiler of Florida, Jennie Greene, Patricia and Louis Schram and Mary Greene, all of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Jane Greene of Sturgeon Bay; a brother-in-law, Robert Horner of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Grace Horner of Two Rivers and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, where a prayer service will be at 8 pm by Deacon William Klein. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Apr. 11, 1989 page B8
ALFRED A. GREENWALD Funeral services for Alfred A. Greenwald (above), retired Manitowoc grocer of 1008 Green St., who died Saturday, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Greenwald was born at Milwaukee on Aug. 2, 1896, and came to Manitowoc at an early age where he operated a grocery store until his retirement a year ago. He had been an insurance agent the past three years. Besides his wife, three sons, a stepson, a brother and three sisters he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Lochmann of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this Monday evening by the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 14, 1956 P. 29 ******** The Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary tonight at 8 o’clock for repose of the soul of Alfred A. Greenwald at the Pfeffer Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 13, 1956 P. 2
DANIEL H. GREENWALD Daniel H. Greenwald, age 72, of 1233 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, passed away Sunday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2004, at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous seven and one-half year battle with cancer. Daniel was born May 15, 1932, in Manitowoc, son of the late Alfred and Viola Broecker Greenwald. He attended St. Andrew Parochial Grade School and was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1950. On Dec. 29, 1951, he married the former Catherine Sieracki at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Daniel was a member of the Wisconsin Mason's Union and a 50-year member of the Laborers Local #1086. He was employed by Hamann Construction Company for 43 years as a cement mason, retiring in December 1996. Survivors include his wife: Catherine Greenwald; two daughters and sons-in-law: Cynthia and Charles Kloida and Debra and James Brick, all of Manitowoc; six granddaughters: Amy (Randy) Robinson, Manitowoc; Tatum Kloida and special friend, Bradley Schuler, Manitowoc; Roxanne Kloida, Manitowoc; Kirsten (Eric) Deering, Green Bay; Sara (Michael Paul) Zutz, Collins; Dana Brick, Manitowoc; and a great-grandson: Chase Sieben, Collins. He is further survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law: the Rev. Alfred Greenwald, Tucson, Ariz.; Frederick and Rita Greenwald, Springfield, Ill.; a sister-in-law: Beatrice Sieracki, Manitowoc; and an aunt: Sylvena Van Patten, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Eunice and Robert Lochmann; a brother-in-law: Kenneth Sieracki; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Joseph and Erma Sieracki Jr. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center and 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (TODAY) where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Robert Drobka. The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Roger Bell, Dr. Lynn Baatz, Dr. Rick Auchter and the Holy Family Cancer Care Unit, the ER staff and Holy Family Oncology Unit, Holy Family Hospice, Ann Schultz, RN, Sister Jean Hermann, Sister Mary Kevin, the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. and special friends, Francis Denor and Donald Scott. Daniel took pride in his family, yard and cars. He had a firm belief in his faith, a strong will to survive and an endless love for his family. Daniel was the most courageous man many have met. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends. Herald Times Reporter October 2004
VIOLA GREENWALD Mrs. Alfred Greenwald, Sr., 51, nee Viola Broeker, of 1008 Green street, died Thursday afternoon at her home following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic church, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Mrs. Greenwald was born in 1896 in Manitowoc and was married to Mr. Greenwald in 1915. Survivors are the husband; daughter, Mrs. Robert Lochmann of Manitowoc; three sons, Alfred, who is teaching and taking his masters degree at the University of St. Louis, Daniel, at home, and Frederick, a student at St. Norbert’s college, De Pere; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Broeker of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Everett Van Patten of Manitowoc; one grandchild, Dennis Lynn Lochmann. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday until the time of services on Monday. The rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus at 2 p.m. Sunday and by the St. Theresa society at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Greenwald was a member of the St. Theresa society of St. Andrew’s church, the American Legion auxiliary, the United Commercial Travers (sic) auxiliary, and the Royal League. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 12, 1948 P. 2
PHILIP & JOHN/GREENWOLD The infant twins of Mr. and Mrs. Erling Greenwold, 118 N. Charter St., died at a local hospital Thursday night. The bodies were removed today from the Gill funeral parlors and taken to Manitowoc for burial. The Capital Times, Madison, Wis June 11, 1926
SHIRLEY F. GREENWOLD Shirley A Simmer, age 80, of 426 North 10th Street, Manitowoc, died February 27, 2012 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS while staying in Ocean Springs, MS for the winter. She was born on May 10, 1931 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Jacob W. and Mary (Horner) Foerg. Shirley graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1949. In September of 1954 she married Thomas E. Greenwold who preceded her in death on June 2, 1968. She then married William J Simmer on June 20, 1981, who preceded her in death September 22, 2009. Shirley worked at the Mirro Company, Monroe School and Dick Brothers Day Old Bakery. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, fishing, knitting, reading, bingo, and big band Music. Survivors include three daughters and two sons: Mary M. Greenwold, Manitowoc; Susan (Stephen) Foreman, Navarre, FL; Carol R. Greenwold, Frisco, TX; Richard E. (Belinda) Greenwold, Ocean Springs, MS; Eric E. Greenwold, Middleton, WI; one step daughter: Sharon (Raymond) Brock, Tucson, AZ; one stepson: David Simmer, Casa Grande, AZ: seven grandchildren: Richard E. Greenwold II, Rebecca Greenwold, Thomas E. Greenwold, Jennifer (Joshaw) Posen, Eric (Ashly) Brock, Keith ( Jessica) Brock, and William (Jenolyn) Brock; seven great-grandchildren: Olivia, Owen, Arther and Claybourn Brock; Brittany, Alexia, and Alden Posen. Shirley's siblings include: MaryAnn (Ronald) Szymczyk, Prosperity, SC; Roger Foerg, Clermont, FL; two sister-in-laws: LaVerne Foerg; Sr. Renita Tadych, both from Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her son Michael E. Greenwold; one brother: Ronald Foerg; one sister and brother-in-law: Gladys (Walther) Doctor; one sister-in-law Barbara Foerg. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Calvary Cemetery, 2601 South 14th Street, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may gather at the chapel entrance at 10:45 a.m. with a procession to the gravesite. A luncheon will follow at the American Legion Hall, 811 Jay Street, Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers, it was Shirley's wish that contributions be made to an account which will aid her grandson who is fighting cancer. Cards can be sent to Shirley's daughter: Mary Greenwold, 426 North 10 Street, Manitowoc. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 7, 2012
THOMAS E. GREENWOLD (d. 1968) Thomas E. Greenwold, 40, of 1715 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Dec. 19, 1927, at Manitowoc, a son of the late Earling (sic) Greenwold and Mrs. Margeret Foley Greenwold and married the former Shirley Foerg Sept. 4, 1954, at Manitowoc. Mr. Greenwold served in the U.S. Army from April 7, 1947, to March 3, 1953. He was a laboratory technician at Manitowoc Equipment Works until illness forced his retirement in 1966. He is survived by his wife; three sons, and three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and his mother Mrs. Margaret Greenwold of Manitowoc. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 3, 1968 P.13 ******** (b. 16 Dec 1927/d. Jun 1968/SSDI)
THOMAS EARL GREENWOLD (d. 2012) Thomas Earl Greenwold, age 23 of Frisco, Texas passed away on June 21, 2012 in Frisco after a 2 ½ year battle with Leiomyosarcoma (LMS). He was born on July 18, 1988 in Fontana, California son of Carol Greenwold. Thomas graduated from Frisco High School in 2007 and was working full time while attending Collin County Community College. Thomas is survived by his mother, Carol Greenwold of Frisco, Texas. Aunts and uncles: Richard and Belinda Greenwold of Ocean Springs, MS; Mary Greenwold of Manitowoc, WI; Susan and Steve Foreman of Navarre Beach, FL; and Eric Greenwold of Middleton, WI. Cousins: Richard Greenwold and Rebecca Greenwold of Ocean Springs, MS. Thomas is preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Greenwold, Shirley (Greenwold) Simmer, William Simmer and his uncle, Michael Greenwold. A celebration of Life was held in Frisco TX for friends and coworkers on July 20, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at the Calvary Cemetery, 2601 South 14th Street, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may gather at the chapel entrance at 10:45 a.m. with a procession to the gravesite. A luncheon will follow at a family home. The Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the Greenwold family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Aug. 5, 2012
DIANE GREETAN Diane M. Greetan, age 59, of 4207 Cty Trk CR, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, September 10, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M., with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. She was born September 12, 1940, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late David and Leona Ziarnik Balte. On August 2, 1958, she married Everett Greetan at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, Diane enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was an avid Beanie Baby collector. Survivors include her husband, Everett Greetan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Gerald Czekala, Brenda and Darrell Stelzer, all of Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Gudrun Greetan, Newton, Steven and Linda Greetan, Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren, Scott Kraemer, Heather Kraemer, Gerald Czekala III, Greg Czekala,Shawn Stelzer, Chad Stelzer, Chase Stelzer, Echo Stelzer, Alicia Greetan, Stephanie Greetan, Amanda Greetan, Danielle Greetan and one great granddaughter, Kendrah Czekala. Also surviving are three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marianne Benesch, Two Rivers, Barbara and Charles King, Manitowoc, Darlene and Francis DeBaere, Armenta Greetan, Oconto; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wayne (Joyce) Greetan, Lena, Stanley (Mary) Greetan, Oconto and Janice Galuska, Abrams. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, John Benesch and Daniel Galuska. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT). Herald Times Reporter, September 12, 2000 P. A2
FLORA D. GREETAN Flora D. Greetan, age 82, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, Sept. 13, 2003, at the center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Neil Piepenburg with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Flora was born Oct. 2, 1920, in Lincoln, Neb., daughter of the late Theodore and Florence Cutbirth Osman. On Sept. 11, 1945, she married William Greetan in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1996. Survivors include nine children: Shirley (Wallace) Fritsch, Manitowoc, Frank Goodwin, William Greetan Jr. and fiancee, Linda O’Connor, Neenah, Robert Greetan, Manitowoc, Thomas (Barb) Greetan Sr., Two Rivers, Carrie (Michael) Reif, Mishicot, Barbara (LeRoy) Mraz, Mishicot, Irene Kralovetz, Manitowoc and Patricia (Jeff) Khail, Manitowoc; 41 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; one sister: Isabelle Porter, Two Rivers; one sister-in-law: Ida Nauman and one brother-in-law: John Greetan. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, three brothers, three sisters, four grandchildren, two brothers -in-law and one sister-in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Tuesday evening, Sept. 16, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. and at Wesley United Methodist Church on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, especially the third floor nursing staff, for their care and compassion given towards Flora. Flora was a wonderful homemaker who loved to play bingo. She was a strong woman and a loving mother and grandmother. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter Sept. 15, 2003 ******** Flora D. Greetan, age 82, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, Sept. 13, 2003, at the center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Neil Piepenburg with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, (TONIGHT) Tuesday evening, Sept. 16, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. and at Wesley United Methodist Church on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter September 2003 ******** (GREETAN Flora D. 10/12/1920 9/13/2003 Phase I Patio A Tier A Crypt 5)
WILLIAM A. GREETAN William A. Greetan Sr., age 75, of 1314 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, July 7, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 1996, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the services will be Rev. Jay Smoke with entombment in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born March 31, 1921, in Oconto Falls, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Carrie Spice Greetan. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army in Newfoundland. On September 11, 1945, he married the former Flora Osman in Chicago, Ill. Mr. Greetan was employed at Wisconsin Foundry for 17 years until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Flora Greetan, Manitowoc; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Frank Greetan, California, William Jr. and Leona Greetan, Manitowoc, Robert Greetan, Milwaukee, Thomas and Barbara Greetan, Two Rivers; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Shirley and Wallace Fritsch, Carrie and Duane Schuveiler, Barbara and David Gates, Irene Kralovetz, Pat and Jeff Khail, all of Manitowoc; a brother, John Greetan, Oconto Falls; two sisters, Ida Nauman, Manitowoc, Adline Cox, Styles, Wis. Also surviving are 33 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed by all of his family and many friends. Herald Times Reporter, July 8, 1996 P. A2 ******** (GREETAN William A. 3/31/1921 7/7/1996 Phase I Patio A Tier A Crypt 4)
IANTHE M. GREISEN Mrs. Stanton (Marie) Greisen, 78, of 1401 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Greisen, nee Marie J. Jorsch, was born Oct. 25, 1899 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Gustave and Mary Pilz Jorsch. In 1913 she was graduated from St. Boniface Grade School in 1917 from Manitowoc Adams High School and in 1921 from Lawrence College with a major in public speaking and English. For two years she taught at Mellen, Wis. and four years at Sturgeon Bay. She was married to Stanton W. Greisen June 21, 1927 in Wauwatosa. Following the death of Mr. Greisen’s father in 1932, the couple operated the family business in Sturgeon Bay until 1944 when they sold the business and moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Greisen opened the Madonna House in her home in 1962 and operated it for 18 years during which she had visitors from around the world. She gave many talks on the “Madonna in Art” in eastern Wisconsin and had been invited to appear on the ABC radio program of Mary McBride in New York but had to refuse. She was a member of St. Boniface St. Ann Society, Catholic Women’s Club and the Little Gallery. Survivors include her husband and cousins. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 5 pm to 9 pm Friday where a prayer service will be 7 pm by friends, members of St. Ann Society and Catholic Women’s Club. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Oct. 19, 1978 - page 3
STANTON GREISEN Stanton W. Greisen, 86, formerly of 1401 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, August 2, 1987 at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery. The Rev. Gerald Prusakowski OFM will officiate. Mr. Greisen was born September 21, 1900 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Charles and Mercy Dunlap Greisen. He married Marie J. Jorsch, June 21, 1927 at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death October 18, 1978. Mr. Greisen was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High Schgool and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison. The couple owned and operated the family business in Sturgeon Bay until 1944 when at that time they sold the business and moved to Manitowoc. While living in Manitowoc, Mr. Greisen was an Insurance Agent and later became self employed as a Sales Representative specializing in advertising. Mr. Greisen operated the Madonna House in their home for 19 years. Mr. Greisen was a past member of Sturgeon Bay Lions club. He served as President of Sturgeon Bay Chamber of Commerce from 1941 to 1944. Mr. Greisen also served as the City Chairman for the Sturgeon Bay United States Government Bond Sales. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Marian G. Schroeder of Shorewood, Wisconsin, other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church. There will be no Monday evening visitation at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Aug. 3, 1987 - page 14
AGNES L. GRESKOWIAK Agnes L. Greskowiak, age 85, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at the home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2002, at The Pfeffer Funeral HOme and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski OFM with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Dec. 13, 1916, in Newton, daughter of the late Frank and Mathilda Ziarnik Mella. On Nov. 28, 1953, she married Frank Greskowiak at St. Mary Cathlic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Sept. 18, 2000. Agnes was employed with Mirro Aluminum Company of Manitowoc for many years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Rosary & Altar Society. Survivors include two sons: David Greskowiak, Ridgecrest, Calif.: Steven Greskowiak, Manitowoc; five sisters and two brothers-in-law: Martha Mallman, Manitowoc; Gertrude Bast, Manitowoc; Cecelia Mella, Manitowoc; Phyllis and Jerome Wojta, Two Creeks; and Rita and Norbert Pritzl, Cato. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Robert Drobka. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter March 8, 2002
FRANK GRESKOWIAK Frank T. Greskowiak, age 84, of 2309 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, September 18, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Revs. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. and Steven Greskowiak with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born September 6, 1916, in Shawano County, son of the late Steven and Hedwig Machkowiak Greskowiak. On November 23, 1953, he married the former Agnes Mella, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Frank was employed at Portland Cement Company, Manitowoc for many years until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the AFL-CIO Cement Workers, American Eagles, Knights of Columbus, and a former member of the St. Mary's Mens Club. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; two sons, David Greskowiak, Ridgecrest, Calif., Rev. Steven Greskowiak, Anchorage, Alaska; one brother, Michael Greskowiak, Mosinee, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Frank was also preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends this Tuesday evening (TONIGHT) from 4-8 p.m., where a Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 2000 P. A2
EDNA E. GRESL Edna E. Gresl, age 91, formerly of 615 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2009, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. She was born Dec. 27, 1917, in Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late John and Matilda (Neuser) Fischer. On May 24, 1938, she married Wilbert (Bill) Gresl at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. He preceded her in death April 22, 1996. Edna was a former member of St. Paul Catholic Church and the St. Paul's Parish Women. She was presently a member of St. Francis of Assisi and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include a son: Gary Gresl, Brown Deer; two grandsons: Joshua and Jonah Gresl, both of Brown Deer. Also surviving is a special friend: Jim Shaehan, M anitowoc. Nieces, nephe , other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and sisters-in-law: Elmer and L orraine Fischer, Clarence and Hildegarde Fischer, Aaron and Margaret Fischer and one sister and brother-in-law: Elfrieda and Gerhardt Sickinger. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m Tuesday, June 2, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter May 30, 2009
WILBERT L. GRESL Wilbert (Bill) Grsl, age 82, of 615 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, April 22, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, after a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum Chapel. He was born July 2, 1913, in the town of Cato, Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph and Sophie Grall Gresl. On May 24, 1938, he married the former Edna Fischer at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The couple would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this May. Bill was employed with Invincible Company for 35 years until his retirement in 1979. He was also an antique clock repairman and collector. Bill also enjoyed many avid hours of fishing in his spare time. He was a member and volunteer of the Manitowoc Senior Center and was an usher at St. Paul Catholic Church for 30 years where he was a member. Survivors include his wife, Edna E. Gresl, Manitowoc; a son, Gary Gresl, Brown Deer catholic Church, Alverno. The couple would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this May. Bill was employed with Invincible Company for 35 years until his retirement in 1979. He was also an antique clock repairman and collector. Bill also enjoyed many avid hours of fishing in his spare time. He was a member and volunteer of the Manitowoc Senior Center and was an usher at St. Paul Catholic Church for 30 years where he was a member. Survivors include his wife, Edna E. Gresl, Manitowoc; a son, Gary Grsl, Brown deer; two grandsons, Joshua and Jonah Gresl, Brown Deer; a brother, Joseph Gresl, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Marie Gresl, Manitowoc, Emily Gresl, Neenah. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, George, Alfred, Oscar, and four sisters, Elsie Pritzel, Barbara Schmitt, Caroline Denk, and Sister Mary Gresl. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1996 P. A2 ******** (GRESEL Wilbert L. 7/2/1913 4/22/1996 Phase I Cor B SE Tier B Crypt 6)
BERNARD J. GRETZ Bernard J. Gretz, age 77, of 5816 Danmar Road, Whitelaw, entered eternal rest late Wednesday morning, Oct. 4, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Private funeral services for the family will be held Saturday at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with entombment to follow at the mausoleum. Military rite will be accorded by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post 88. Bernard was born Feb. 20, 1929 in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late Joseph and Elsie Klein Gretz. Bernard attended school at St. Anne Catholic School in Francis Creek. In 1946 he entered the U. S. Navy, serving overseas on the Island of Siapan during World War II. In 1948 he was honorably discharged and returned to the Kewaunee County area. For several years Bernard owned and operated Gretz's Gravel Pit. He also was an independent home builder, building homes in the Mishicot area for a number of years. He then became involved full time with auto body repair work locally, with several different body shops over the years, and most recently with Larson Chevrolet from where he retired in 1992. On May 15, 1951, he marred Elizabeth ""Betty"" Kwasny in Dubuque, Iowa. Bernard was a member of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post 88. He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Betty; one son: Robert Gretz, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law: Patricia and David Ray, Lake City, Fla.; Susan and Jerry Theys, Mishicot; Janet and John Rhein, Town of Kossuth; one sister and brother-in-law: Beatrice and Elroy LaChappelle, Two Rivers; six grandchildren: Jesse Ray; Brandon Gretz; Christopher and Nicholas Theys; Melissa and Nicole Rhein; one great- grandson: Damien Gretz; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Herbert, Hilary, Orville and Floyd Gretz. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 North Water Street, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral services. Herald Times Reporter October 2006 ******** Bernard J. Gretz Private funeral services for Bernard J. Gretz, age 77, of 5816 Danmar Road, Whitelaw, who entered eternal rest late Wednesday morning, Oct. 4, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held Saturday at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with entombment to follow at the mauso-leum. Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post 88. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral services. Herald Times Reporter October 2006 ******** (GRETZ Bernard J. 2/20/1929 10/4/2006 Phase III Cor D Tier F Crypt 315)
CAROL M. GRETZ Carol M. Gretz, age 83, a resident of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, June 5, 2011, at St. Mary's. She was born on January 8, 1928 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Clarence M. and Gertrude (Stahl) White. Carol was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1946. On July 8, 1950 she married Robert J. Gretz at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2003. Carol was employed as a secretary with the Manitowoc Public School System and as a pre- school home educator. She was a longtime member of St. Francis of Assisi - Waldo, formerly Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Cindy & Douglas Dorn, Sheboygan Falls; a son and daughter-in-law: Steven & Kim Gretz, Two Rivers; five grandchildren: Robert Zill Jr., Jennifer Zill, Brittany Gretz, Diana Dorn & Allison Dorn; a sister: Pat Koralewsky, Manitowoc; and one brother and two sisters-in-law: Richard (Karen St. John) White, Manitowoc and Toni Pontar-White, Valders. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Lynn Gretz; an infant brother; a brother: Robert White; and a brother-in-law: John Koralewsky. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011 until 10:45 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Carol had an amazing zest for life, infectious smile, and never ending generosity for others. Her hobbies included swimming, bowling, tennis, and love of dogs. She also enjoyed the outdoors, camping nearly every weekend in the spring and summer, as well as working in her garden. Her special talent was educating pre-school children and their parents, in addition to mastering English, grammar and writing. She was a very special mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed dearly. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 7, 2011
EDWARD GRETZ Edward M. Gretz, 68, of 925 S. 21st St. Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient three weeks. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Edward Nowakowski will oficiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Gretz, son of the late Thomas and Pauline Lepac Gretz, was born in the Town of Newton Nov. ??, 1882. He came to Manitowoc as a young man where July 18, 1912, he married Marie A. Pfeffer. Prior to his retirement in 1953, he was employed by the Street Department of Manitowoc. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Hugo H. Becker of Manitowoc, Mrs. Lawrence Jansky of South Milwaukee and Mrs. Roy Singer of Wauwatosa; four sons, John of Minneapolis, Paul and Robert of Manitowoc, and William of Kenosha; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Schuette of Manitowoc and Miss Theresa Gretz of Milwaukee; and 17 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus at 7 p.m.
MARIE GRETZ Mrs. Edward Gretz, 79, of 925 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died shortly before noon Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been a hospital patient nine days following a coronary. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Marie Ann Pfeffer was born June 30, 1885, at Manitowoc, where she always lived, daughter of the late John and Susan Meyer Pfeffer. She was married to Edward M. Gretz July 18, 1912, at St. Boniface Catholic Church and was a charter member of St. Ann Society of the church. Her husband died July 29, 1957. Mrs. Gretz is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Hugo H. Becker of Manitowoc, Mrs. Lawrence Jansky of South Milwaukee and Mrs. Roy Singer of Wauwatosa; four sons, John of Minneapolis, Paul and Robert of Manitowoc and William of Waukegan, Ill.; two sisters, Miss Rose Pfeffer and Mrs. Albert Koeck of Manitowoc; and 19 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Daughters of Isabella, St. Ann Society and Knights of Columbus. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 15, 1965 P. 14
PAULINE GRETZ MRS. T. GRETZ PASSES AWAY AT MILWAUKEE Mrs. Pauline Gretz, widow of the late Thomas Gretz and a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, died at Milwaukee Thursday, aged 69. Mrs. Gretz removed to Milwaukee four years ago, making her home with her daughter, Miss Theresa. She had been seriously ill only two weeks. Born in Poland Mrs. Gretz came to America as a young girl with her parents, settling at Milwaukee. She was married at the age of twenty to Thomas Gretz and the family made its home on a farm in Newton until 1905 when they removed to this city. Mr. Gretz died ten years ago and four years ago Mrs. Gretz with her daughter took up her home at Milwaukee. News of her death comes as a shock to many friends who had not known that she was critically ill. Eight children survive Mrs. Gretz, being Mrs. Edward Ladwig, Mrs. Walter Schuette, Stanley and Edward Gretz of this city; John Gretz of St. Wendel and Mrs. Paul Kankowski, Mrs. Sylvester Kuszewski and Miss Theresa Gretz, of Milwaukee. Mrs. Gretz was essentially a home woman and her life was bound up in her family, the interests of her children, their welfare and education being her great aim in life and she was idolized by her family. She was a member of the St. Ann’s society of the St. Boniface church and during her residence in the city was active in church work. Members of the family were at the bedside of Mrs. Gretz when the end came. The body will be brought here for burial, arriving from Milwaukee tomorrow afternoon to be taken to the home of Edward Ladwig, So. Twelfth street, and funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 from the St. Boniface church with burial at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, November 9, 1928 P. 1
ROBERT J. GRETZ Robert J. Gretz, age 78, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Dec. 12, 2003, at the home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Bob was born Dec. 3, 1925, in Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and Marie Pfeffer Gretz. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and then served in the United States Navy as a gunners mate during the Korean Conflict. On July 8, 1950, he married the former Carol White at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Bob served as vice-president of Kasper Construction Co. for 25 years and then at the Manitowoc Public Library for 10 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Holy Innocents Men's Choir, Amvets Post #99 and a past member of the Manitowoc Elks. Survivors include his wife: Carol Gretz, Manitowoc; his children and their spouses: Lynn Gretz, Manitowoc; Steve and Kim Gretz, Two Rivers; Cindy and Doug Dorn, Sheboygan Falls; five grandchildren: Brittany Gretz, Robert Zill Jr., Jennifer Zill, Diana Dorn and Allison Dorn; a brother and two sisters-in-law: William and Dorothy Gretz, Racine; June Gretz, Minneapolis, Minn.; and a sister: Marion Singer, West Allis. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister-in-law: John Gretz, Paul and Shirley Gretz and two sisters and brothers-in-law: Dorothy and Hugo Becker and Pauline and Larry Jansky. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. Friends may also call Monday morning at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Dad was an avid outdoors person and cherished his time camping and vacationing in the outdoors. Wild Rose, Gresham and Crivitz were dear to his heart, and his door was always open to guests. He will be remembered for his hospitality, giving nature and fine humor. We thank the people who cared for Bob over the last few years, especially the staff at St. Mary's Home. He will always be in our hearts. Herald Times Reporter December 2003
THERESA GRETZ Miss Theresa Gretz, 74, of 808A Pine St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 12 noon at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Gretz was born Aug. 28, 1898, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gretz. She had been employed at American Appraisal Co. of Milwaukee for more than 50 years and had resided at Manitowoc the past three years. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Walter W. Schuette, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. There wil be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Hospital and the St. Joseph Convent Seraphic Mission Guild, South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 5, 1972
THOMAS GRETZ THOMAS GRETZ, ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN CITIZENS OF COUNTY, CALLED BY DEATH LAST NIGHT Thomas Gretz, one of the best known residents of Manitowoc County, and a man than whom none other was held in greater esteem, died at the family residence on South Thirteenth street, at midnight last night, as the result of a stroke of paralysis suffered on Wednesday. Announcement of the death of Mr. Gretz today was received with sincere sorrow throughout the county, as he was widely known. He had resided in the county since 1873, for thirty two years having been a resident of Newton, where he served as town treasurer for several terms and for years represented his town as a member of the county board of supervisors, having been a member of the board at the time the resolution for the erection of a new court house was adopted. Mr. Gretz was a member of a special committee which visited counties of the state to inspect public buildings with a view to securing ideas for the new court house here. Born at Grosslasburg, West Prussia, Germany, on Dec. 1, 1856, Mr. Gretz at the time of his death was in his sixty second year. He came to America with his parents as a boy 12 years of age and after a year in New York the family reached Chicago the year following the fire, and a year later came to Newton, where they settled on a farm. Mr. Gretz made his home on the farm with the exception of three or four years, up to 1905, when he removed to this city. He was formerly employed as a salesman for a Port Washington manufacturing concern and later took over the farm of his father at Newton, which he conducted. Married on Jan. 27, 1880, to Paula Letck of Newton, Mr. Gretz was the father of eight children, all of whom with his widow survive. They are; Mrs. Josephine Ladwig, Mrs. Julia Laukewski of Milwaukee, Cecelia, Martha and Theresa of this city, and Stanley, John and Edward Gretz. John Gretz is postmaster at Cleveland, this county. Three brothers, Ignatz and Joseph of Chicago and Adam of Cooperstown, and two half brothers, Frank and John Vanderski, also survive. Mr. Gretz had always been active in politics in Manitowoc county and in practically every campaign for years has delivered speeches in Polish, German and English for his party. He was affiliated with the democratic party and was active in its work. He was a friend of education and gave of his time and means to the advancement of all educational work, having served for years, ever since he became a taxpayer, as a member of the school board or district No. 9 in which he made his home. He was a member of the Freier Saongerbund and of the Newton Singing society. During his residence at Newton, Mr. Gretz was a member of the Kus?kos Guards and was captain of the guards, which were prominent in early days. The organization was of cavalry and was famed throughout this section of the state. After removing to this city, Mr. Gretz was for ten years manager of the Columbia hotel at Tenth and Marshal Streets. During the past four years he had been foreman and collector for the J. G. Johnson company of this city. The funeral of Mr. Gretz will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Boniface church, with interment at Cavalry. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 23, 1918
ELSIE GRIEBLING Mrs. Elsie Griebling, 51, of 1302 South Tenth street, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. She had been ill about three weeks. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Griebling, nee Elsie Pfeffer, was born in this city in 1886 and has always resided here. She was a life member of the St. Boniface congregation and was also a member of St. Anne’s society. Survivors are a son, Norman, city; mother, Mrs. Joseph Pfeffer, Sr., city; two brothers, Joseph Jr. and Leonard, both of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Mueller and Mrs. J. F. Martin, both of this city. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of the services Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 6, 1937 P. 4 ******** An early morning wedding united Miss Elsie Pfeffer and Harvey Griebling, a southside couple today at St. Boniface Church, Rev. Peil being the celebrant. The attendants were Miss Florence Pfeffer and Gustav Griebling, brother and sister of the pair respectively. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pfeffer and the groom is an employe of the Dry Dock Company. The couple after returning from a honeymoon trip will make their home in this city. Many friends will extend congratulations to the happy couple. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sept. 2, 1908 - page 1
MILDRED GRIEBLING Mrs. Norman H. Griebling, 24, of 1220 Green street, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. She had been a patient there since the birth of a son, Norman, Jr., a week ago. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m., from the Pfeffer funeral home and at nine o’clock from the St. Andrew’s Catholic church. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Griebling, nee Mildred Anne Dushek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dushek, was born in this city in 1914. On July 23, 1935, she was married to Norman H. Griebling. Survivors are the widower; two sons, John and Norman, Jr.; daughter, Judith Anne; father, Frank Dushek; brother, Francis; and sister, Marie, all of this city. Funeral home from this evening un-(sic) The body may be viewed at the (sic) til the services Friday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 4, 1938 P. 2
NORMAN H. GRIEBLING (d. 1977) Norman H. Griebling, 63, of 1215 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Griebling was born Dec. 2, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late Harvey and Elsie Pfeffer Griebling. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1932. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He married Mildred Dushek in 1935 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death May 4, 1938. He married Violet Auclair Sept. 1, 1941, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Griebling was a member of Pipe-fitters Union Local 298 and a 35-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 706, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Beverly Griebling, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Norman Jr., and Sally Griebling and James and Joanne Griebling, of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Richard Bowers, of Rice Lake, Wis., eleven grandchildren and a great grandson. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. and an Eagles memorial service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, June 15, 1977 pg. 3
NORMAN GRIEBLING (d. 1979) Norman T. Griebling, Jr., 41, of 1526 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, August 13, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer-Funeral Home and 10 a.m at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James J. Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites at the graveside will be accorded Mr. Griebling by Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto-Oas Post 659 of Manitowoc. Mr. Griebling was born April 26, 1938, at Manitowoc, son of the late Norman H. and Mildred Dushek Griebling. He resided in Manitowoc all his life, attended St. Andrew Parochial School and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1956. He served with the United States Navy from 1956 to 1959 and was employed with Manitowoc Postal Service until his retirement due to illness. He married Stella (Sally) Scharenbroch May 2, 1964, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Survivors include his wife, Sally; a son, Mark Alan, and a daughter, Kristine Kay, at home; his mother, Mrs. Violet (Auclair) Griebling of Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Beverly Griebling of Las Vegas, Nev., and James and Joanne Griebling of Manitowoc and a sister and brother-in-law, Judith and Richard Powers of Rice Lake, Wis. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, August 14, 1979 P. 3
VIOLET GRIEBLING Violet E. Griebling, age 88, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, May 8, 2007, at St. Mary's. She was born on April 17, 1919, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Kohlar) Auclair. Violet was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1937. On Sept. 1, 1941, she married Norman H. Griebling at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1977. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Judith and Richard Powers, Rice Lake; two sons and daughters-in-law: John and Evelyn Griebling, Santa Domingo, Domincan Republic; James and Joanne Griebling, Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren: Lori (Mike) Mattmiller; David (Linda) Powers; Jill (Dan) Mauro; Angela Allen; Jerry Griebling, John (Yvonne) Griebling, Johanna Griebling; Kristine (Jon) Seliger; Mark Griebling, Jeffery Griebling; Cheryl (Robert) Lammers; and 14 great-grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a son: Norman T. Griebling; four sisters: Anna, Clara, Addy and Marie; and two brothers: Donald and Carl Auclair. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2007, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, May 10, 2007 pg. A3
DAVID P. GRIESBACH David P. Griesbach, age 39, of 2414 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly while hunting on Saturday Sept. 29, 2007. David was born on Dec. 29, 1967, in Manitowoc, son of Betty (Neuser) Griesbach and the late John Griesbach. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1986. David was a machinist at Federal Mogul. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles and spending time outdoors with his family and friends. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the Manitowoc County Deputies, CMS React Search & Rescue Team, Kellnersville Fire Department and First Responders, Menchalville Fire Department, Whitelaw Fire Department, Valders Ambulance, Newton First Responders and Deputy Keil and K-9 Kilo for their search efforts for David. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 1, 2007
JOHN J. GRIESBACH John J. Griesbach, age 72, of 2121 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, May 9, 1995. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 12, 1995, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Carl Meulemans with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born March 4, 1923, at Holder, Wis., son of the late John N. and Helen Stiefvater Griesbach. John was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1942, and was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army in the European Theatre with the Military Police. He married the former Betty Neuser, August 30, 1952, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. John was employed with the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company for 28 years as a welder until his retirement in 1985. He also owned and operated the Lakewood Mink Ranch in rural Manitowoc for many years. His memberships include the Wisconsin State and American Rabbit Breeder Association and was an active volunteer at the Manitowoc Senior Center. John was also a member of the Manitowoc Fish and Game Protective Association and was a coach for a number of years with the Newton Pee Wee League. Survivors include his wife, Betty Griesbach, Manitowoc; seven sons and two daughters-in-law, Steven Griesbach, Manitowoc, Michael and Jeannene Griesbach, Birmingham, Ala., Mark Griesbach, John R. and Theresa Griesbach, Luke Griesbach, David Griesbach, Paul Griesbach, all of Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law, Theresa Griesbach, Wauwatosa, Kristine and Michael Appel, Manitowoc; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Alice and Willard Matthias, Cleveland, Wis., Betty and Don Loughrin, Princeton, Wis., Helen Johnson, Manitowoc. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Dolores Engelbrecht, Marge Silbersack, Mary Komoroski and Monica Klabunde. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday (TONIGHT) where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Carl Meulemans. John was a kind and gentle man. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and bird watcher. He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends. Herald Times Reporter, May 11, 1995 P. A2 ******** (4 March 1923/9 May 1995/SSDI)
ELAINE M. GROELLE Elaine M. Groelle, age 83, of 1218 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Holy Family Memorial Center. Elaine was born July 1, 1926, to the late Anton and Myrtle (Sempier) Kaminski. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. On June 4, 1949, she married Reinhard Groelle at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Reinhard preceded Elaine in death on July 4, 2003. Elaine was employed with Northern Labs for over 20 years before retiring in 1988. She was a long time member of the Eagles Auxiliary. She was an active volunteer in the Meals on Wheels Program. Elaine enjoyed her time at the Manitowoc Senior Center playing cards, Scrabble, as well as Dominos. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include two daughters: Linda Synon and fiancée Leland Reno, Manitowoc; Arlette DeBaere, Manitowoc; eight sons and five daughters-in-law: James Groelle, Lake Worth, Fla.; Robert and Catherine Groelle, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Steven Groelle, Manitowoc; Keith Groelle and special friend Debra Andrusak, Manitowoc; Patrick and Susan Groelle, Two Rivers; Scott and Bonnie Groelle, Manitowoc; David and Linda Groelle, Manitowoc; Michael and Dodie Groelle, Two Rivers; 24 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, two sisters: Dianne Nonnemacher, Manitowoc; Darlene Wagner, rural Manitowoc. one brother-in-law: Harley Groelle; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Melody Groelle-Rathsack; two granddaughters: Melody Groelle, and Kristin DeBaere; son-in-law: Raymond Synon; one daughter-in-law: Diana Groelle; one sister: Arlette Kaminski; two brothers-in-law: Dale Wagner and Allan Nonnemacher. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday, April 19, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc from 9 until 10:45 a.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 19, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Elaine will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery following the service. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 2010
MELODY GROELLE (d. 1973) Melody Groelle, 22, of 1502A Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening in Calumet County as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate. Miss Groelle was born Jan. 19, 1951, at Manitowoc, daughter of Reinhard and Elaine Kaminski Groelle. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1969 and also attended Holy Family College. She had been employed in the Classified Ad Dept. of the Herald-Times-Reporter and also worked part time at Warrens Restaurant. Miss Groelle was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary No. 706 and the Royal Neighbors. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday morning until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 2, 1973
MELODY MARIE GROELLE (d. 1975) Melody Marie Groelle, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Groelle, of 1218A 16th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services were at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler officiated with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Survivors include her parents, Steven M. and Diane E. Corbeil Groelle, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Reinhard Groelle, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Stevens, of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Mar. 12, 1975 - page 3
REINHARD GROELLE Reinhard W. Groelle, age 76, of 1218 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon July 4, 2003 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday July 8, 2003 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Reinhard was born on April 14, 1927 in the town of Rockwood, Wis. to Alma Mass and Elmer Groelle. He graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1945. Reinhard married the former Elaine Kaminski on June 4, 1949, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was employed at Imperial Eastman Manufacturing for many years retiring in 1989. Reinhard was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles Aerie #706 for more than 50 years, and also the 25 Year Club at Imperial Eastman. Survivors include his wife Elaine Groelle, Manitowoc; two daughters Linda Synon and her fiancee Leland Reno, and her son, Christopher, and Arletta DeBaere and special friend David Strzyzewski, and her children, Jennifer and Justin; eight sons James of Delray Beach, Fla., Robert (Catherine) of Wellington, Fla., and their children Chelsea, Tyler and Shannon; Steven of Manitowoc, and his children, Rebecca, Steven Jr., Heidi, Dustin, Kayla, and Erica, Keith of Manitowoc; Patrick (Susan) of Two Rivers, and their children, Seth, Melissa, Jessica and Nathan; Scott (Bonnie) of Manitowoc, and their children, Robin and Chrystal; David (Linda) of Manitowoc, and their children, Nicole and Josh; Michael of Manitowoc, and his children, Holly and Brett. He also is survived by seven great-grandchildren Ayden, Kylan, Courtney, Paige, Liliana, Elise, and Gabriel; one brother Harley Groelle, Benton, Wis.; two sisters-in-law Dianne Nonnemacher and Darlene Wagner, both of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Melody Groelle-Rathsack, granddaughters, Melody Groelle and Kirsten DeBaere, son-in-law, Raymond Synon and daughter-in-law, Diana Groelle. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday July 7, 2003 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc where an Eagles Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the time of Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday July 8, 2003 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter July 2003
AGNES GROESSL Mrs. Leo (Agnes) Groessl, 73, of 642 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, Feb. 13, at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Philip Hoffmann and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Groessl, nee Agnes Peronto, was born Dec. 7, 1909, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Bertler Peronto. She was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1927, and was married to Leo C. Groessl Aug. 24, 1929, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a past member of the Parish Women’s Society of the church. Survivors include her husband, Leo, a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Fred Reseburg Jr. of Appleton; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Roland and Eleanor Peronto and Grace Peronto of Manitowoc; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Gladys and William Miller of Evanston, Ill., Josephine and Gerald Schuebel of Manitowoc and Ruth and Les Brennen and Carol Peronto of Madison; three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Gregory and LeAnn Reseburg and other relatives and friends. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at St. Paul Catholic Church 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday evening and Tuesday morning until the time of service. A prayer service will be at 8 o’clock by Father Hoffmann. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Paul Catholic Church or St. Vincent DePaul Society. Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1983 P. 3 ******** Agnes Peronto To Wed Leo Groessl In Near Future Of interest to many friends is the announcement of the engagement of Miss Agnes Peronto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peronto, 934 South Nineteenth street to Leo Groessl, son of John Groessl, of West Bend. Mr. Groessl has been making his home in the city for the past number of years and is employed at one of the local concerns. Miss Peronto is a graduate of the Lincoln High school with the class of '27, and at the present time is employed at the National Tinsel company. Although no definite date for the wedding has been set, it will be an event of the near future. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, June 13, 1929 pg. 13 ******** MISS PERONTO BECOMES BRIDE TODAY A pretty wedding was solemnized this morning at the St. Boniface church when Miss Agnes Peronto became the bride of Leo Groessel (sic) at 9:00 o'clock. The ceremony was read by Rev. Father Kersten. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peronto, 934 South Nineteenth street, and Mr. Groessel, a son of John Groessel of West Bend, Wis. Miss Gladys Peronto, a sister of the bride, and Miss Ann Shafranski were the bridesmaids. The groom was attended by William Duane and Roland Peronto. A reception will be held at the home of the bride's parents. A wedding dinner and supper will be served with covers being laid for thirty-five guests. Mr. and Mrs. Groessel will make their home at 2312 Clark street. The groom is employed at the Portland Cement Company. Among out of town guests present at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kracha and family and John Groessel of West Bend, Wis., and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Peronto of Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald News Saturday, August 24, 1929 pg. 9 ******** (7 Dec 1909/Feb 1983/SSDI)
LEO C. GROESSL Leo C. Groessl, age 86, formerly of 642 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, December 13, 1994, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 1994, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born March 7, 1908, in Algoma, son of the late John and Anna Pinger Groessl. He attended St. Mary’s School at Algoma and Divine Word Seminary at Techny, Ill. He married the former Agnes Peronto on August 24, 1929, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death February 13, 1983. Mr. Groessl was employed at Medusa Portland Cement Company for 46 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church since 1932 and served as treasurer of the church for 12 years. Mr. Groessl was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Society, Knights of Columbus and the Holy Family Prayer Group. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Fred Reseburg, Appleton; four sisters, Sister Leonild Groessl, Sister Anicetus Groessl, both of Manitowoc, Cathrine Schmidt, Clara Krejci, both of West Bend; two grandsons, Jeffrey and his wife, Angela, Gregory and his wife, Tracy; one granddaughter, LeAnn Reseburg; three great grandchildren, Kimberly, Breanna and Camio. Friends may call at St. Paul’s Catholic Church from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. A prayer service will be held Wednesday evening at the church at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Bill Klein. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society of the Parish for the Poor or St. Paul’s Catholic Church. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 13, 1994 P. A2
MARY S. GROH Mary S. Groh, age 86, a resident of the Felician Village, Manitowoc, died Monday, April 29, 2002 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2002 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc.Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. She was born Oct. 26, 1915 in Osman, daughter of the late James F. and Lucy Schulte Conway. Mary was a graduate of Howards Grove High School with the class of 1933. She was also a graduate of Holy Family Hospital School of Nursing with the class of 1936. On Oct. 3, 1942 she married Roland F. Groh at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. He preceded her in death April 25, 2002. Upon graduation as a registered nurse from Holy Family Hospital School of Nursing in 1936, Mary was an obstetrical nurse at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan until 1940 when illness forced her to resign. Upon returning to her profession in 1956, Mary was employed in the pathology department at Holy Family Hospital. She later joined the staff of the Manitowoc Visiting Nurse Association which was sponsored by the Junior Service League at that time. In 1963, Mary entered the field of gerontology, bcoming employed at the former Park Lawn Home. In 1967, she transferred to St. Mary’s Home as director of nurses where she remained until her retirement at the age of 80, in 1995. Mary spent the last 12 of those years in the Office of Health Information Management. She was a member of the St. Therese Society, St. Andrew/St. Vincent DePaul Conference and a former member of the Wisconsin 12th District Nurses Association. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law; David C. and Pamela Groh, Florida; a grandson: Matthew Groh; a sister and brother-in-law: Catherine and Gordon Wagner, Tennessee; and a sister-in-law: Jean Conway, Manitowoc. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Lt. Commander James P. Conway and Charles E. Conway. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Sister Renee Delvaux. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, or the donor’s choice. Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 2002 P. A3
ROLAND F. GROH Roland F. Groh, age 89, a resident of The Felician Village, Manitowoc, died Thursday, April 25, 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2002, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born May 10, 1912, in St. Nazianz, son of the late William and Barbara Koenig Groh. Roland was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1930. He grew up in the St. Nazianz area, moving to Manitowoc in 1949. As a young boy, Roland attended St.Gregory’s Grade School in St. Nazianz, and also attended Sheboygan Business College. On Oct. 3, 1942, he married the former Mary Conway at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Prior to moving to Manitowoc in 1949, Roland owned and operated Groy’s General Merchandise Store in St. Nazianz. After moving to Manitowoc, Roland was employed by Kroger Supermarket, A&P Supermarket and then ABC Supermarket for many years. Following his employment in the grocery business, Roland worked at the Aluminum Specialty Company of Manitowoc as a foreman of the Aluminum Christmas Tree Line for approximately 14 years until his retirement in 1974. Roland was past president of St. Andrew Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference and past president and past vice president of the Manitowoc St. Vincent de Paul District Council and was presently serving as a board member. Roland was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council l3710, Manitowoc Men’s Garden Club, Serra Club, Kiwanis Gold K and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Roland was a past president of the former Holy Name Societies of the Manitowoc County Deanery. He is a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife; Mary Groy, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law: David C. and Pamela Groh, Florida; a grandson: Matthew Groh; and two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law: Jean Conway, Manitowoc; and Catherine and Gordon Wagner, Tennessee. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and sisters-in-law: Leo and Marie Groh, Eddie and Lorena Groh, William and Frieda Hand two sisters and four brothers-in-law: Rose and Frank Schmidbauer, Helen and Francis Belinske, James P. Conway and Charles E. Conway. The family will great relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, or the donors choice. herald Times Reporter, April 27, 2002 P. A3
IDA GROLL TAYLOR MRS. TAYLOR, CHICAGO, DIES Former Resident Dies After An Operation Mrs. Alfred Taylor, former resident of this city, died yesterday at Chicago, according to messages received by Manitowoc relatives. She underwent an operation two days ago. The body is to be brought to this city for interment but funeral arrangements have not been completed. Maiden name of the deceased was Ida Riederer and she was born in this city in 1877. She was married at Chicago nine years ago to Mr. Taylor and since resided there. Survivors are the widower; father, Paul Riederer, city; three brothers, John and George of this city and Rueben, Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Edward Kadow, city; four stepsons, Alfred, Gerald, Harold and Waltor Taylor, Chicago; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Frank Ortman and Mrs. Jack Ludvigsen, both of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, April 6, 1935 P. 4
RICHARD GROLL Mrs. Richard Groll and Reuben Riederer, who were here to attend the fu-..(sic-part missing)..returned to Chicago. William Armbruster who was here for the same purpose, has returned in Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald News, September 22, 1919 P. 2
ROLAND GROLL From Der Nord Westen, 20 Oct. 1904: The 4-yr. old son of Richard Groll here died Tues. morning after a short illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from St. Boniface Church. ******** Roland B. Groll birth: 5 January 1901 Wis. death: 18 October 1904 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1904 City father: Richard Groll mother: Ida Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ESTHER GROSS Mrs. Matthew Gross, 45, former resident of Manitowoc, died Wednesday at her home in Fond du Lac after a lingering illness. The Gross family moved to Fond du Lac about 10 years ago. The former Esther Mavis is survived by her husband, two sons, Norman in the armed service and Vernon at home; two daughters, Helen and Mrs. Paul Voehinger at home; her mother, Mrs. Ann Koenig of Manitowoc; and a grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at St. Mary’s Catholic church, Fond du Lac. The body will be brought here and the Rev. Alfred Pritzl of St. Boniface church will officiate at graveside services at Calvary cemetery, where the body will be interred. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 5, 1947 P. 2
FERDINAND (FRED) GROSS Ferdinand (Fred) Gross, 69, of 917 Jay St., Manitowoc, died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since Feb. 17. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Gross was born May 15, 1893, at Munjor, Kans., son of the late John and Catherine Leiker Gross. He married Mary Leiker at Munjor July 17, 1916, and the couple resided there until coming to Two Rivers in 1929. In 1942, they came to Manitowoc where for the past 17 years he had been a fireman employed by Aluminum Specialty. He was a member of Holy Name Society of the church. Surviving are his wife, two sons, John J. of Manitowoc and Herman J. (Harry) of Two Rivers; six brothers, Frank of Gorham, Kans, Henry of Hoisington, Kans., Joseph of Munjor and August, Jacob and Alex of Hays, Kans.; a sister, Mrs. Albert Dinges of Schoenchen, Kans., and six grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening by the Holy Name Society and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1963 P. 3
MARY GROSS Mrs. Fred (Mary) Gross, 81, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Gross, nee Mary Leiker, was born Sept. 29, 1895, in Major, Kans., daughter of the late John and Katherine Dechant Leiker. She was married to Fred Gross July 17, 1916, in Munjor. He preceded her in death Feb. 23, 1963. She was a member of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John J. and Esther of Manitowoc and Herman (Harry) and Joyce of Two Rivers; a brother, Dr. Frank J. Leiker of Anaheim, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Rose Peters of Kansas City, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 11 brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be 8 p.m. by Christian Mothers Altar Society, relative and friends. Herald Times Reporter, August 24, 1977 P. 3
MATHIAS GROSS Mathias J. Gross, 89, of 163 E. McWilliams St., died Sunday. March 2, 1986, at St. Agnes Hospital. Mr. Gross was born Feb. 15, 1897, to Matt and Mary Diedrich Gross in Morrison County, Minn. He later married Esther Mewes. He was a member of St Mary's Church and was formerly employed by Damrow Co. Survivors include two sons. Norman of Bellevue, Wash., and Vernon of Fond du Lac; one daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Helen) Goebel of Route 3: 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1947 and one daughter. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Decker-Witt Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. The Rev. John Simon will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call Tuesday at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Fond Du Lac Commonwealth Reporter WI Monday, March 3, 1986 pg. 20
VERNON W. GROSS Vernon W. Gross, 63, of 163 E. McWilliams St., died Friday, Oct. 29, 1993, at his residence following an apparent heart attack. He was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Manitowoc, a son of Mathias and Esther Mewes Gross. Mr. Gross was a member of St. Mary's Church. He was employed at Mid-States Aluminum for over 20 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Survivors include one sister, Helen Goebel and her husband Elmer of Fond du Lac; one brother, Norman and his wife Chris of Bellevue, Wash.; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Dolores Voehringer. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Church. The Rev. Kevin Wester will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Visitation is at the church from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Fond Du Lac Commonwealth Reporter WI Sunday, October 31, 1993 pg. 32
ADAM "BUD" GROSSKOPF Adam Grosskopf, age 79, of 367 Mark St., Mishicot, died Monday morning, January 22, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. Officiating at the Memorial Mass will be Rev. John Neuser. Cremation will have taken place with burial of the cremains at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc at a later date. Adam was born April 24, 1921 in Shawano County, son of the late Adam and Dorothy Hasbrouk Grosskopf. On August 26, 1944 he married Glenness Altman at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Adam was a welder in the Manitowoc area being employed at the Manitowoc Shipyards during World War II and the former Kelvinator Company of Manitowoc. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles #706, Manitowoc and the Knights of Columbus in Mishicot. He was an avid pool player, Cribbage player and loved his vegetable garden and helping his children. Survivors include one son, Gary Grosskopf, Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Suzanne and Dave Borowski, Green Bay, Pamela and Richard Castro, Arizona, Tracy Ann Gajda and special friend, Ed Albin, Missouri; the mother of his children, Glenness Grosskopf; four grandchildren, Sarah and Christopher Grosskopf, Christa and Curtis Castro; three great grandchildren, two sisters and one brother-in-law, Betsy Stefl, Appleton, Joyce and Dale Hickock, California. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Jeffrey. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot from 10 am Wednesday until the time of service at 11 am. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Adam's name. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Home from those wayword wonderings Home from that cold foreign climb Home to the arms of "Our Father" Where I am all His and He's mine. Manitowoc Herald Times - January 23, 2001 pg. A3
ANTON GRUBER Anton Gruber, 52, of 1302 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at st. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Gruber was born Oct. 8, 1910, at Katzbach, Germany, son of the late Anton Gruber and Mrs. Gruber. He came to the United States in August of 1928, moving to Manitowoc. He married Evelyn Daron Jan. 31, 1934, at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim, and the past 22 years had been employed as a machinist by Manitowoc Engineering Co. He was a member of Holy Name Society, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Manitowoc Machinists Lodge 516. Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Roland Hebert, Mrs. Earl Beck, Miss Carol Gruber, Mrs. Boyd Phillipi and Miss Nancy Gruber of Manitowoc; a son, Mark of Manitowoc; mother, Mrs. Gruber of Katzbach, Germany; a sister, Mrs. William Ehm of Greenville, Wis.; three brothers and a sister in Germany and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society at 7:30 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, March 2, 1963 P. M-9
CLARA GRUBER Mrs. Clara Gruber, 92, formerly of 915 S. 15th Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, November 23, 1989 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Clara Burg was born June 8, 1897 at Reil, Germany, daughter of the late Matthew and Barbara Jacobi Burg. She immigrated to the United States on April 10, 1927 and settled in Manitowoc County. She married Joseph Gruber on June 19, 1928 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1947. He preceded her in death on October 21, 1985. Mrs. Gruber had been a member of St. Boniface St. Anne’s Society. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Kenneth Ignera, Doris and Thomas Lyons and Helen and George Surfus, all of Manitowoc; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 6 pm to 8 pm Sunday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Nov. 24, 1989 - page B10 ******** (8 Jun 1897/23 Nov 1989/SSDI)
EVELYN GRUBER Evelyn A. Gruber, 73, of 1325 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, October 4, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Gruber was born November 21, 1913 in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Andrew and Gertrude Mella Daron. She was married to Anton Gruber January 31, 1934 in the Town of Newton. He preceded her in death March 3, 1983. Survivors include a son and his fiancée, Lieutenant Anthony Mark Gruber and Sharon Fatzinger of San Diego, California; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Mary and Roland Hebert of Two rivers, Betty and Earl Beck of Sheboygan, Carol and Lumir Jebavy of Manitowoc, Mrs. Pat Schettl of Manitowoc and Nancy and Sylvester Kunesh of Tisch Mills; 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by eight sisters, three brothers and a son-in-law, Mr. Robert Schettl. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm this Monday evening, where a prayer service will be 7 pm by Sister Mary Kevin. Manitowoc Herald times - Mon., Oct. 5, 1987 - page 18 ******** (21 Nov 1913/Oct 1987/SSDI)
IMELDA GRUBER A gentle heart stopped beating, but Heaven certainly has another angel. Imelda "Millie" Bertler Gruber, formerly of 1219 Lawe St., Green Bay, quietly joined her loved ones on Sunday, February 16, 1997. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 1997, at the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, 139 S. Madison St., Green Bay. Rev. Peter Klauck will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Millie was born in Manitowoc on August 3, 1917, daughter of the late George and Johannah (Engledinger) Bertler. She married Arthur J. Gruber on September 16, 1950, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death September 30, 1975. With her devoted faith in God, she lived her life to the fullest. Millie was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary #401, the R.E.A.C. through the Eagles club, and St. Ann's Society through St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. She was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 1994. She was a R.S.V.P. member of 15 years and until recently was active at the Senior Center helping with the Focus Newsletter. She was a past president of the Eagles Auxiliary #401, the R.E.A.C. an St. Ann's Society. She was also an avid Bingo player, playing whenever and wherever she got the chance. Her first priority was always her family. They were the most important blessing in her life. She spoke with pride often about her daughters, Lynn (Peter) Allard, Green Bay, and Rosalie "Rose" Gruber, Sturgeon Bay; her grandchildren, Craig, Mark and Jenny Allard, and Christopher (Chris) Gruber were always in her heart and mind. She greatly enjoyed attending their school plays and concerts. She is further survived by two step-daughters, Betty Popp, Manitowoc, and Marylou Pellerin, Fond du Lac; her brothers, Donald (Betty), Ohio, Eugene (Lila), Manitowoc, Raymond, Florida; her sister, Marie Cannon; three sisters-in-law, Helen, Catherine and Esther Bertler. She is further survived by 16 step-grandchildren and 16 step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances and Rosella Bertler; five brothers, Gerald, Vincent, Walter, Ralph and George Bertler. Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Green Bay, from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church until the time of Mass. An Eagles Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. There will be a parish Wake Service at 7 p.m. A memorial fund is being established for Unity Hospice. Millie touched many lives and she will hold a special place in many hearts. She will be missed. The family wishes to give special thanks to everyone at Maria Vista, St. Vincent's Home Health and Unity Hospice, especially Terry and Lynn. "Why do you grieve for me, dear friends Because I've departed from you. I am going to receive my eternal reward With God and the angels above. So don't you grieve for me, I'll be happy as I can be, With God and the angels above." Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1997 P. A2
JOSEPH C. GRUBER Joseph Gruber, 87, formerly of 915 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died early Monday evening, October 21, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Gruber was born March 5, 1898 at Francis Creek, Wisconsin, son of the late Carl and Mary Korba Gruber. He married the former Clara Burg on June 19, 1928 at Francis Creek. Mr. Gruber was employed at Rockwell Lime Company for many years, Manitowoc Shipbuilding and the last 16 years at Mirro Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Clara; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Kenneth Ignera of Manitowoc, Doris and Thomas Lyons of Manitowoc and Helen and George Surfus of Manitowoc; two sisters, Miss Marie Gruber of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frances Putz of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Anton and a sister, Mary. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 9 am Thursday morning to the hour of services. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1985 - page 3 ******** (5 Mar 1898/Oct 1985/SSDI)
HENRY FRISCH (Gross Lot) Max Frisch, who was here to attend the funeral of his brother, Henry, and who remained for an extended visit, has returned to Denver where he is engaged in the clothing business. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 19, 1923 P. 3 ******** Henry Frisch, for years an employe of the Northwestern offices in this city, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Frisch, 1205 South Fifteenth Street, Friday evening. Mr. Frisch had been ill for m ore than a year. The deceased was born in this city February 5, 1894 and for nine years had been employed at the offices of the Northwestern four years in the capacity of cashier. He was called to service during the war, but was not overseas. He is survived by his wife and one child, Dolores and by his parents and nine brothers and two sisters. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Paul's church, Rev. Kersten officiating. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., June 7, 1923
KARL R. GUEHLSTORF Mr. Karl R. Guehlstorf, 83, of Manitowoc died Monday morning, January 15, 1990, at the home of his son in South Milwaukee Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Guehlstorf was born May 1, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Sophie Scheffler Guehlstorf. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, Class of 1923. He was employed as a steamfitter for various companies and contractors, retiring in 1970. Mr. Guehlstorf was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 710; Steamfitters Local 601; and the U.C.T. Auxiliary. He married the former Ullanee J. Gigure on November 10, 1932, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. After marriage the couple lived in Manitowoc until 1954 when they moved to South Milwaukee. They returned to Manitowoc in 1970. She preceded him in death on July 31, 1989. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Guehlstorf, and a sister, Ella Zigmund. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. by Deacon Don Gigure.
RICHARD K. GUEHLSTORF Richard K. Guehlstorf, age 70, of Manitowoc, died Monday, Jan, 12, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Francis Kerscher with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659, Manitowoc. He was born May 1, 1933, in Manitowoc, son of the late Karl and Ullanee Gigure Guehlstorf. Dick was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1951. He then obtained his associate degree from Lakeshore Technical Institute. Dick also served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed for 33 years with Paragon Electric as a tool and die maker, retiring May 1, 1995. He was a member of the Roncalli Athletic Association, serving four terms as secretary. He also served as a charter member of the original Board of Directors at Roncalli High School. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law: John and Pan Guehlstorf, Milwaukee; James Guehlstorf, Arlington, Texas; David and Julie Guehlstorf, Milwaukee; Dr. Daniel and Tina Guehlstorf, Milwaukee; six grandchildren: Meredith and Jordan Guehlstorf, Sage Guehlstorf, Dylan, Travis and Hannah Guehlstorf; a brother and sister-in-law: Dale and Darlyne Guehlstrof, South Milwaukee; and the mother of the children: Marlene Guehlstorf. Also surviving are nieces and nephews: Nanette Gilman, Anthony and Nicholas Guehlstorf; and very special friends: Jim and Marge Kersten, Manitowoc. Memorials would be appreciated to Roncalli High School. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, January 15, 2004 pg. A3
ULLANEE GUEHLSTORF Mrs. Karl (Ullanee) Guehlstorf, 82, of Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, July 31, 1989, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Private family services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Ullanee Josephine Gigure was born July 22, 1907, in Hurley, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel Ritchay Gigure. She was a graduate of Beloit College and had taught grade school in South Milwaukee and Cudahy. She also was employed at Henderson Hoyt Department Store here in Manitowoc. She married Karl R. Guehlstorf on November 10, 1932, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. After their marriage the couple lived in Manitowoc until 1957 when they moved to South Milwaukee and returned to Manitowoc in 1970. Mrs. Guehlstorf was a member of Catholic Womens Club, UCT Auxiliary, Manitowoc Senior Citizens and Catholic Knights. She also was a member and former president of St. Paul Christian Mothers Altar Society, member and former president of St. John Christian Mothers Altar Society of South Milwaukee, member and former president of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar Society, lay communion distributor at Holy Innocents Church and also taught CCD Religious Classes at Holy Innocents. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin, and two sisters, Altheia and Sister Imogene Marie. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening led to Deacon Don Gigure.
EVELYN T. GUENTHER Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) Guenther, 66, of 1302 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Buretta was born Nov. 11, 1897, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Anna Pinkowski Buretta. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and was employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. and on the Ann Arbor Car Ferry until his retirement in 1950. Survivors include a brother, Alois Buretta and a sister, Mrs. Alois (Clara) Rohrer of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday evening, where a prayer service will be at 6:15 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 1977 P. 3 ******** (5 Sep 1909/Oct 1977/SSDI)
FREDERICK W. GUENTHER Frederick W. (HAPPY) Guenther, 79, of 1302 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, February 15, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and a Mass of Resurrection will be 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Charles Mocco will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Guenther was born Jan. 24, 1902, at Sheboygan, son of the late Robert and Anna Handrow Guenther. He married Evelyn Herzog Feb. 4, 1950, at Sheboygan. She preceded him in death Oct. 15, 1977. Mr. Guenther had been employed with Schambacher Church Decorators of Peoria, Ill., retiring in 1971. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs. Audry Huletz and Beverly and Morris Sorby of Manitowoc; three brothers, Clarence of Sheboygan, Herbert of Polar, Wis., and Gilbert of Sheboygan Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Grube of Sheboygan Falls and Mr. Helen Klemm of Sheboygan, five grandchildren, a great granddaughter and 16 nieces and nephew. Two grandsons and tow brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffe FUenral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter ******** (24 Jan 1902/Feb 1981/SSDI)
AMALIA GUIDINGER Mrs. John Guidinger, 85, 1306 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died after a long illness at the Holy Family Hospital early Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church. Rev. Alfred Pritzl will conduct both services. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Guidinger, the former, Emilia (sic) Kaeser, was born in the town of Centerville in 1867. She was married to Mr. Guidinger in 1885. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1913. He died in 1932. Mrs. Guidinger was a member of the St. Anne Christian Mother’s Altar Society. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Peter Bonde of Route 3, Manitowoc, Sister Alfreda of Cooperstown and Mrs. John Peurala of Manitowoc; a son, Henry of Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph Kaeser of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Wallner of Wisconsin Rapids and Sister Eusebia of West Point, Neb.; and nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The body will be in state at the Pfeffer chapel after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The rosary will be recited there at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 18, 1952 P. 2
HELEN GUIDINGER Mrs. Henry (Helen) Guidinger, 88, of 1121 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. at Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Guidinger, nee Helen Kadow, was born April 6, 1886, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Leo and Frances Riederer Kadow. She was married to Henry O. Guidinger June 24, 1919, at St. Boniface Church. She was an honorary member of St. Boniface St. Ann Society. Survivors include her husband, a son, Carroll, of Two Rivers; a brother, Alex Kadow, of DePere; a sister, Mrs. Theo Posen, of Manitowoc; a grandson, Kenneth Guidinger, of Madison; a granddaughter, Mrs. Lloyd Athorp, of Cleveland, great-grandson, Todd Athorp, and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a wake service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, June 25, 1974 pg. 3 ******** (7 Apr 1886/Jun 1974/SSDI)
HENRY O. GUIDINGER Henry O. Guidinger, 90, of 1121 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pffeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Guidinger was born May 15, 1890, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late John and Amelia Koeser Guidinger. He married Helen Kadow June 24, 1919, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death June 25, 1974. Mr. Guidinger was employed as an engineer for various grain elevators in Manitowoc for many years. He was then employed for the City of Manitowoc and Street Department until his retirement in 1967. He was a veteran of the Army serving overseas during World War I both in England and France. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Carroll G. and Loretta Guidinger of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Bonde of Manitowoc County and Sister Alfreda Guidinger of Holy Family Convent; a granddaughter, Beverly Athorp, a grandson, Kenneth Guidinger, three great grandchildren (private), and nieces and nephews. A sister, Theresa, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 24, 1980 P.3 ******** FACE TORN BY BURSTED WHEEL Henry Guidinger, Newton Man, Seriously Hurt in an Accident Disfigurement for life with fatal effects possible, is the result of an accident that befell Henry Guidinger this morning, an employe of the Smalley Manufacturing company this morning while he was at work at an emery wheel. He was shaping a plow point when the wheel burst apart, the pieces literally tearing away one side of the man's face. His injuries consist of a cut lower lip, a gash on the side of the face extending from the mouth upwards to the inner angle of the eye, broken nose, cut over the left eye, a fracture of the lower jaw, fracture of the roof of the mouth, fracture of the cheek bone and a separation of the nasal and cheek bones. The injured man is at the Holy Family hospital and his condition is serious. Guidinger is 18 years of age and a resident of Newton and had been employed at the Smalley plant but three weeks. The accident happened at 9 o'clock and the injured man was taken to the hospital in the ambulance after Drs. Meany and Gleason had been called. The danger lies in the possible infection to the brain that may come from the mouth and nasal passages or eye socket which are difficult to keep sterile. Guidinger's parents have been summoned from Newton and though reports are favorable there is grave danger in the case. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Jan. 25, 1909 ******** (15 May 1890/Dec 1980/SSDI)
JOHN GUIDINGER LIFE RESIDENT IN COUNTY DIES John Guidinger Dies Today At Family Home John Guidinger, 72, a resident of the county his entire life and living here for the last 18 years, died early this morning at the family home, 1306 South Tenth street. He had been ill since last April. The deceased was born in the town of Liberty in 1860 and took up farming. He was married at St. Wendel in 1885 to Amelia Kneser, who survives him with four children, Sister Alfreda, of Kellnersville, Henry, city, Mrs. Peter Bonede, Osman and Mrs. John Peurala, city. Three brothers, Peter, August and Otto, all in California, also survive. After his marriage the deceased located on a farm in Liberty for seven years, moved to Nordheim for 20 years and then removed to this city. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. from the St. Boniface church where a solemn high mass will be sung. Interment will be at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 26, 1932 P. 2
LOUIS P. GUIDINGER From Der Nord Westen, 10 June 1897: Death of the 4-mo. old child of Lake Shore Road resident John Gittinger on Sat. from convulsions. Burial was Tues. morning at the local Catholic Cemetery.
SUSANA GUIDINGER DEATH CLAIMS AGED RESIDENT, MRS GUIDINGER One of Manitowoc's oldest residents was called by death early this morning when Mrs. Susan Guidinger died at the home of her son, John Guidinger, 1306 South Tenth Street. Mrs. Guidinger was born April 9, 1829 in Luxenburg, Germany and came to this country in 1947, locating at Holy Cross with her family. She came to this city twenty seven years ago and has made her home here since. The deceased is survived by four sons, Peter, August and Otto Guidinger, all of California and John of this city and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Susan?? - rest of article is illegible. Manitowoc Herald News - Dec. 29, 1922 - page 10 ******** Mrs. Susan Guidinger, an old settler of the county, died at the home of her son, John Guidinger, 1806 South Tenth Street, Friday morning. Mrs. Guidinger was born April 9, 1929 in Luxemburg, Germany and came to this country in 1847, locating at Holy Cross with her parents. She came to the city twenty-seven years ago and has made her home here since. The deceased is survived by four sons, Peter, August and Otto Guidinger, all of Calif., and John, this city and one daughter, Mrs. Susan Wellenstein of Melrose, Minn. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Boniface Church. The Rev. Kersten officiated. The interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 4, 1923 ******** Card of Thanks We desire to express our sincere thanks for the kindness shown us by friends and neighbors during our recent bereavement, the death of our mother. We are grateful to Rev. Father Kersten and all who offered services in any way. Children of the late Mrs. John Guidinger Manitowoc Herald News - Jan. 1, 1923 - page 4 *Note: Appears to be an error on tombstone death year.
THEKLA GUIDINGER Death on Wed. last week of a little daughter of John Guidinger in Newton. The funeral was held Fri. in the local Catholic Cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899
JEFFERY A. GUILE Jeffrey A. Guile, age 33, of 1304 Dueno St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, August 4, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to following at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Jeff was born November 18, 1863, in Town Rivers, son of Charlotte Novak Guile and William Guile. He attended Washington High School, Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1982. Jeff then attended University of Wisconsin-Steven Point and graduated from Marion College, Fond du Lac obtaining his Business Administration Degree in Marketing. On November 25, 1989 he married the former Laurie Braun at St. Gregory Catholic church, St. Nazianz. Jeff was previously employed with the Mirro Corporation for seven years and was currently employed with Polar Ware of Sheboygan. He was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, and was a member of the Wisconsin Bow Hunters Association and the National Wildlife Turkey Federation. Survivors include his wife, Laurie, Manitowoc; a son and daughter, Brandon and Brittney, both at home; his father, William Guile, Two Rivers; his mother, Charlotte Novak Guile, Two Rivers; a sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Rodney Green, Two Rivers; maternal grandmother, Bertha Novak, Manitowoc; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Joyce Braun, St. Nazianz; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Dale Patek, St. Nazianz, Lynn and Randy Schneider, Manitowoc; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rick and Alicia Braun, St. Nazianz. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Guile, his maternal grandfather, Chester Novak, his paternal grandparents, Clarence and Jane Guile, and an uncle, David Guile. Herald Times Reporter – August 5, 1997
CATHERINE C. GURALSKI Catherine C. Guralski, age 80, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. She was born April 23, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anna Butz Gamble. Catherine attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On June 24, 1944, she married Daniel J. Guralski at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Catherine attempted crafts, played cards, was a wonderful cook and liked to garden. She was also treasured by her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband: Daniel J. Guralski, Clover; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Anne and Ron Glatt, Green Bay; Gail Marie Guralski, Whitelaw; Mary Kay and Dale Liermann, Manitowoc; three sons and a daughter-in-law: Daniel M. Guralski, Reedsville; Andrew John Guralski, Crooked Lake, Wis., Calvin Gerard and Kathy Guralski, Sun Prairie; 12 grandchildren: Jacqueline, Jill, Katrina, Jacob, Keb, Kyle, Cassie, Vanessa, Eli, Ruby, Jada, Myra; seven great- grandchildren: Kora, Matti, Evan, Sydni, Sophia, Sammy and Dawson; a brother and sister-in-law: John Andrew and Janice Gamble, Manitowoc and a sister-in-law: Elizabeth Gamble, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a brother: Warren and a sister: Winifred. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Ave., Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2005 (TONIGHT) until the time of the Memorial Service at 5 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2005 (TONIGHT) at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Ave., Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be the Rev. Dan Felton. Cremation has occurred with entombment of the cremated remains at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc, at a later date. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Manitowoc Health Care Center for all their wonderful care the staff provided for Catherine. Herald Times Reporter September 2005 ******** (GURALSKI Catherine C. 1925 2005 Phase II Studio Tier CC Niche 5)
DANIEL J. GURALSKI Daniel J. Guralski, age 85, formerly of Clover Road, Manitowoc, died early on Thursday morning, Aug. 14, 2008, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Nov. 19, 1922, in the town of Reitbrock, son of the late John and Margaret (Bloczynski) Guralski. Daniel was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in the field artillery. On June 24, 1944, he married the former Catherine C. Gamble at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Sept. 28, 2005. Daniel was employed as a truck driver for various companies including Schneider Transport and Kingsbury Brewery, and retiring from the Gilson Brothers of Plymouth. He was a member of Teamster Local 75 and St. Francis of Assisi. Daniel enjoyed playing sheepshead, fishing and gardening. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Cassie; 10 brothers: Walter, Edward, Clarence, David, Albert, Leonard, John, Herbert, Harvey and Joseph; and four sisters: Regina, Sister Louise, Helen and Josephine. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, South 14th and Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial Mass will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Cremation has occurred, and Daniel will be laid to rest at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff of Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center for their kind and compassionate care given to Daniel during his stay. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 15, 2008
ANNA GUSE Mrs. Robert (Anna) Guse, 79, of 1229 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, March 15, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks and entombment will be in Calvary mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mrs. Guse, nee Anna Kohout, was born July 23, 1904, in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc Co. daughter of the late Adolph and Mary Skarvan Kohout. She married Robert R. Guse Sr., on June 16, 1925, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1975. Mr. Guse was a member of St. Ann’s Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church and a member of the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include her husband, Robert R. Guse Sr.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Betty Guse of Manitowoc and Allen Guse of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dolores and Herbert Koeppel of Whitelaw and Florence and Kenneth Steinbrecher of Nashville, Tenn.; a brother-in-law, Joseph Novachek of Mishicot; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Esther Guse of Manitowoc and 10 grandchildren and a great grandson. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Lydia Kohout Novachek. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. by St. Ann’s Christian Mothers Altar Society, members of the parish and relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 1984 P. 3 ******** Miss Anna Kohout, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kohout of Mishicot and Robert Guse of Mishicot were united in marriage at the Holy Cross Church in that village Tuesday morning with the Rev. Belle officiating. Only immediate friends and relatives were present. The attending couple was Miss Ruth Guse and Harold Guse. After the ceremony a wedding dinner and supper was served to the twenty-five guests at the home of the bride's parents. The couple left on a wedding trip to Stevens Point and other northern points of Wisconsin and upon returning will make their home on Route 1, at Two Rivers. The bride was a former teacher in the Two Creeks graded school. The Reporter - Fri, June 19, 1925 ******** (GUSE Anna 7/23/1914 3/15/1984 Phase I Cor A NW Tier B Crypt 6)
ESTHER GUSE Esther A. Guse, age 90, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 546 S. 32nd St. Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, January 29, 2001 at the home. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Mass will be Rev. Ronald Reimer. Burial of her cremated remains will be at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. She was born February 24, 1910 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Wenzel and Georgiana Donovon Kohout. Esther was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1927. On July 4, 1938 she married Harold Guse at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 17, 1970. Esther was employed at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for 20 years until her retirement in 1975. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and the St. Paul Parish Women. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, John and Nancy Guse, Sheboygan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and William Wergin, Adelphi, Md., Ellen and Robert Dahms, Long Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren, Peter Wergin, Anne Baumgartner and her husband, Steven, Christopher Guse and his wife, Lisa, Rebecca Trost and her husband, Christian, Matthew and Laura Dahms; three great granddaughters, Emily and Maggie Baumgartner, Celeste Guse; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one sister, Grace O'Connell and one brother, Kenneth Kohout. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church from 10 am Wednesday until the time of service at 11 am. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - January 30, 2001 pg. A8 ******** (24 Feb 1910/29 Jan 2001/SSDI) (Esther was a sister to Grace O'Connell. Their maiden name was Kohout/from researcher)
HAROLD GUSE Harold L. Guse, 65, of 546 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Guse was born July 29, 1904, at Mishicot, son of the late Robert and Caroline Loblien Guse. He married Esther Kohourt July 4, 1938, at Manitowoc where the couple resided. He was employed at Kellner Bros. for 23 years until 1965, when he took up employment with Brey's Food Market. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Robert, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. William Weyenberg and Miss Agnes Guse of Manitowoc, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1970 ********* Funeral services for Harold L. Guse, 65, of 546 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Among survivors are his wife, the former Esther Kohout, who he married July 4, 1938, at Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1970 ******** (29 Jul 1904/Feb 1970/SSDI)
ROBERT R. GUSE Mr. Robert R. Guse, 83, formerly of 1229 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, who resided at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc for the past year, died early Monday morning, April 28 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Prusakowski OFM will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mr. Guse was born Oct. 17, 1902 at Mishicot, Wis., son of the late Robert R. and Caroline Loehlein Guse. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School and Manitowoc County Teachers College and had received his teaching degree from Oshkosh Teachers College. He had been an Educator for a period of 47 years and had taught in Manitowoc County Rural Schools; Jefferson Grade School and Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School of Manitowoc. He served as Principal of Manitowoc Rapids Grade School and also was the County Supervisor of Teachers. He married Anna Kohout June 16, 1925, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The couple had celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1975 and she preceded him in death March 15, 1984. Mr. Guse was the first President of the Roncalli High School and was a member of A.A.R.P. and Retired Teachers and also was a member of Eagles Aerie 706. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert J. and Betty Guse of Manitowoc and Allen Guse of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dolores and Herbert Koeppel of Whitelaw and Florence and Kenneth Steinbrecher of Nashville, Tenn.; a brother-in-law, Joseph Novachek of Mishicot; a sister-in-law, Esther Guse of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and a great grandson. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert R. Guse; four sisters and a brother. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday where a prayer service will be 7:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., April 28, 1986 - page 15 ******** Miss Anna Kohout, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kohout of Mishicot and Robert Guse of Mishicot were united in marriage at the Holy Cross Church in that village Tuesday morning with the Rev. Belle officiating. Only immediate friends and relatives were present. The attending couple was Miss Ruth Guse and Harold Guse. After the ceremony a wedding dinner and supper was served to the twenty-five guests at the home of the bride's parents. The couple left on a wedding trip to Stevens Point and other northern points of Wisconsin and upon returning will make their home on Route 1, at Two Rivers. The bride was a former teacher in the Two Creeks graded school. The Reporter - Fri, June 19, 1925 ******** *Note: Appears to be an error in death date transcription. ******** (GUSE Robert R. 10/17/1902 4/9/2003 Phase I Cor A NW Tier B Crypt 6)
KATHERINE T. HAAS Katherine T. Haas, aged 50, of 1138 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 11, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 2 p.m. at st. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M., with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Katherine Draeger was born June 25, 1946, in Antigo, daughter of Anna Rassmussen and the late William Draeger. She graduated from Antigo High School, class of 1964. On February 5, 1971, she married Paul Has, in Manitowoc. Katherine was employed at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Paul Haas, Manitowoc; three sons, Andrew Haas, Kansas City, Mo., Russell Haas, River Falls, Wis., Joseph Haas, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Teena and Steve Ohlrogge, Valders; two grandchildren, Brittney and Brett Ohlrogge; her mother, Anna Gruenberg, Antigo, Also surviving are three brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Emma Draeger, Florida, Bill and Diane Draeger, Oklahoma, Phil and Carol Draeger, Antigo; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rita and Calvin Hurst, Ohio, Noreen and Clyde Mancel, Manitowoc; her mother-in-law, Mary Haas, Taus; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be held. Herald Times Reporter, October 9, 1996 P. A2
CAROL HAASE Carol Mae Haase, 80, De Pere, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at a local nursing home. She was born Sept. 16, 1925, to the late Edwin and Lucy (Leschke) Haase in Green Bay. Special friends Ken (Wendy) Weyenberg and Nick Woodke survive her. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother; Joe Haase and her special friend, Gerry Woodke. Friends may call from 9:30 until the time of the memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Family Parish, (corner of Lourdes Ave. and Suburban Dr.), De Pere, on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, with Fr. John Bostwick, O.Praem, officiating. The RYAN FUNERAL HOME of De Pere is in care of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter July 2006
LUCY HAASE Mrs. Lucy Haase, 91, a resident of Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Friday at the home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Haase, nee Lucy Leschke was born Nov. 6, 1881, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline Cichy Leschke. She was a member of St. Mary Rosary Society and St. Isidore Rosary Society, Osman. Survivors include a son and a daughter; a brother, Peter Leschke, of Manitowoc; a sister, Julia; five grandchildren and three great grand- children. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a wake service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 6, 1973
VERONICA HAASE Mrs. Veronica Haase, 88, formerly of 914 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msg. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Haase, nee Veronica Bredl, was born March 27, 1883, at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Schrimpt Bredl. She was married to George Haase June 29, 1914, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1934. Survivors include two sons, Wilbur and George, of Manitowoc, six grand- children and five great grandchildren. Five sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 26, 1971 ******** HAASE – BRADL This morning at 8 o'clock at the parsonage of the St. Boniface Church, Miss Veronia Bradl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bradl and Gel. Haase were united in marriage, Rev. W.J. Peil performing the ceremony. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bradl. A wedding breakfast was served after the ceremony. The couple will leave the city tomorrow for a trip to Green Bay and Antigo. Manitowoc Daily Herald - June 29, 1914 - page 1
MARIE L. HABECK Marie L. Habeck, 88, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, currently residing at Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Tuesday evening, June 14, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Stamborski and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Marie L. Berger was born September 10, 1899 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Schalowitz Berger. She attended Manitowoc schools. Mrs. Habeck was an honorary member of St. Andrew Parish. She married William F. Habeck on June 26, 1929 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1966. Survivors include nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and a special friend, Carol Shavlik of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Berger and three sisters, Margaret Lutzke, Anna Fries and Rose Tolles. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Thursday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm by Rev. James Stamborski. Manitowoc Herald times - Wed., June 15, 1988 - page 22 ******** (10 Sept. 1899/14 May 1988/SSDI)
WILLIAM F. HABECK William F. Habeck, 66, of 1019 Flambeau St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, where he had been a patient one day. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. D.L. Krembs officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Habeck was born July 11, 1899 at Dorchester, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Habeck. He married the former Marie L. Berger June 26, 1929 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple resided at Manitowoc. He was employed at Manitowoc Public Utilities plant, retiring in 1963, after more than 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife and a brother, Carl of Dorchester. Friends may call after 3 pm Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 pm by friends and members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., March 2, 1966 - page T7 ******** (11 July 1899/Mar. 1966/SSDI)
ANNA HABLEWITZ Mrs. Anna E. Hablewitz, 79, of 901 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon of a coronary attack at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Ralph Gillis will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Anna E. Wellner was born Feb. 8, 1883, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late George and Anna Brunner Wellner. She was married to Edward Hablewitz Jan. 1, 1904, at St. Boniface Church, and the couple established resident at Libertyville, Ill. In 1909, the couple returned to Manitowoc. Mr. Hablewitz died Oct. 31, 1944. Mrs. Hablewitz was a member of Christian Mothers Altars Society, Gold Stars Mothers and Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary. Surviving are a son, Edward and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Schultz and Mrs. Rose Herman of Manitowoc. Preceding her in death were three sons, Leo, John and Sylvester; two brothers and two sisters, Sylvester was killed in action in World War II. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1962 P. 15
APOLINE HABLEWITZ Apoline Hablewitz, age 92, of Kindred Hearts Group Home, 5005 Vista Road, Manitowoc, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2003 at Kindred Hearts Group Home. Funeral services will be noon Thursday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Apoline was born Sept. 22, 1910 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Erma Shimek Kaderabek. She was educated in the Manitowoc Public School System. In past years, Apoline was one of the original crossing guards at Jackson Elementary School. She was married to Victor H. Hablewitz on April 18, 1932 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Nov. 12, 1986. Apoline was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: David and Kristine Hablewitz, Astoria, Ore.; one brother and sister-in-law: Jack and Ann Kaderabek, Manitowoc; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Ruth and Benno Steuer, Branch; and Gene Kane, Manitowoc; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends surviving. Apoline was preceded in death by her husband: Victor in 1986; two daughters: Nancy in infancy; and Donna Burish; along with seven brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 1121 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at noon. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter June 2003
ARTHUR HABLEWITZ Sorrow has come to the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. M. Hablewitz, South Fifteenth street in the death of their infant son, which occurred Thursday. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church tomorrow at 9am. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 20, 1900, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900: A small son of Mr. M. Hablewitz here died Thurs morning last week. The funeral was held Sat. morning from the Catholic Church ******** (This is probably the son of Martin and Mary Hablewitz. 1900 census shows she had a child that didn't live/co. death index shows an Arthur Habliwitz d. July 19, 1900 v.6 p.273/ An Edwin Hablewitz d. Aug. 10, 1901 co. death index v.7 p.3) ******** Arthur Habliwitz birth: 12 July 1900 Manitowoc death: 19 July 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1900 Manitowoc father: M. Habliwitz mother: M. Stiddler Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
EDWARD HABLEWITZ Edward M. Hablewitz, 60, of 901 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military services will be accorded Mr. Hablewitz by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Hablewitz was born Sept. 29, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and Anna Wellner Hablewitz. He attended St. Boniface Grade School and was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 1929. He was an army veteran, having served in World War II, and a member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. Survivors include cousins. Three brothers, Leo, Sylvester and John, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 6, 1973
EDWARD P. HABLEWITZ (d. 1944) Ill for four weeks, Edward Hablewitz, Sr., 66, died this noon at the Holy Family hospital. His residence is at 901 S. 20th street. Mr. Hablewitz was born Oct 19, 1879, at Silver Lake. He was married in 1906 to Anna Wellner, who survives with two children, John, city, and Sgt. Edward, Bakersfield, Calif. Four brothers, Joseph and Anton of Stratford and Martin and Reinhart, also survive. A son, Cpl. Sylvester, “Sally”, was killed in action on Dec. 30, 1942, in New Guinea. Mr. Hablewitz has been in the employ of the Richter company. He is affiliated with the Catholic Order of Foresters and the local Eagles aerie. Funeral arrangement will be announced tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 31, 1944 P. 10 ******** Last rites for Edward Hablewitz, Sr., an employe of the Richter company, who died Tuesday noon at the Holy Family hospital will be held Friday morning. At 8:30 prayers will be offered at the Pfeffer funeral home where the body will lie in state after 7 o’clock this evening, and at 9 o’clock a requiem mass will be sung by the Rev. Alfred Pritzl in St. Boniface church. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The Catholic Order of Foresters will meet at the funeral parlors at 7 o’clock Thursday evening to recite the rosary with Father Pritzl. Mr. Hablewitz lived at 931 S. 20th street. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 1, 1944 P. 10
ELMER J. HABLEWITZ Elmer J. Hablewitz, age 82, formerly of 721 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, August 1, 1993, at St. Marys Home in Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, 9:30 a.m., at Reinbold Pfeffer Funeral Home, with the Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will celebrate at the Mass. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born January 2, 1911, in the Township of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Reinhardt and Mary Eisner Hablewitz. He grew up in the Township of Manitowoc Rapids and attended Silver Lake Grade School. He farmed in the Township of Kossuth for nine years and has lived in Manitowoc for the last 45 years. He worked for Hamann Construction Company for 32 years, retiring in 1973. He enjoyed playing baseball for various Manitowoc County teams. He was married to Lillian A. Decker on May 8, 1935, at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He is a member of St. Pauls Catholic Church and served as an usher for many years. A retired member of the Labors Union, local 1086. Survivors include his wife, Lillian; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Judy Hablewitz, Manitowoc, Richard and3 Sandra Hablewitz, Whitelaw, Robert and Susan Hablewitz, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Ruthann and Paul Walker, Gilbert, Ariz.; ten grandchildren, Heidi Jo Mrotek, Randy, John, Susan, Steve, Mike, David, Gregg, Tom Hablewitz, Andrew Walker; four great grandchildren, Hailey Mrotek, Adam, Alison, Alexis Hablewitz; five step grandchildren; two sisters, Leona Klein, Sheboygan Falls, Anita Jindra, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Apoline Hablewitz, Manitowoc, Rose and Frank Heran, Whitelaw, Alphonse Meidl, Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Victor and William Hablewitz; one sister, Catherine Meidl; a daughter-in-law, Sally Hablewitz; two infant grandsons, James and Paul Hablewitz. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. said by Deacon Bill Klein. Herald Times Reporter, August 3, 1993 P. A2
JAMES JOHN HABLEWITZ James John, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hablewitz, 2007A Clark St., Manitowoc, was born and died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement F. Kern officiated and burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Surviving are the parents, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hablewitz, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Koch, of Manitowoc. Mrs. Richard Hablewitz is the former Sandra Koch. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1965 P. 3
JOHN HABLEWITZ (d. 1917) JOHN HABLIWITZ(sic) DEAD AFTER ILLNESS OF ONE WEEK Pioneer Resident of Co. who Was Farmer at Rapids 44 Yrs., Dies John Habliwitz, a pioneer resident of the county and for forty four years a resident of Rapids, where he operated a farm, died at the family home, 901 Twentieth street, Sunday at the age of 71 years. Mr. Habliwitz had been ill but one week. Mr. Habliwitz was born in Germany Aug. 3, 1845 and came to Manitowoc county 54 years ago, locating at Rapids. He removed to the city five years ago. Besides his widow he is survived by five sons, Joseph and Anton of Strathford, Wis., Maryln, Edward and Reinhardt of this city. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning from St. Boniface church at 9 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 12, 1917, Page 1
LEO HABLEWITZ YOUTH DIES AT HIS HOME HERE Leo Hablewitz, 26, Dies On Eve of His Birthday Following a month’s illness Leo Hablewitz, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hablewitz, 901 South 20th street, died shortly before midnight Tuesday at the home. His death occurred on the eve of his birthday. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and at 9 a.m. from the St. Boniface church. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery. The deceased was born April 25, 1908 at Libertyville, Ill. He came to this city 20 years ago when his parents moved back to Manitowoc. He attended the St. Boniface school. Later he was employed at the Welch Manufacturing company plant here. Survivors are his parents and three brothers, John, Sylvester and Edward Jr., all at home. The body was removed to the Hablewitz home on South 20th street this afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 25, 1934 P. 2 ******** Death Breaks Up Brother-Act In Soft Ball Sport Death of Leo Hablewitz, 26, Tuesday night, broke up a brother combination which had played an important part in Manitowoc diamond ball activities for a number of years. The three Hablewitz brothers, Leo, catcher, Edward, pitcher, and Sylvester, first baseman, worked together smoothly and formed the nucleus for strong teams in the National league. In 1932 they were with the Brewer Furniture team which won the championship and last season they were with the Hook Emporium team which won second place. Although occupying positions on the team where hairline decisions must be made, the boys never gave the umpires any trouble. Leo’s untimely death put an end to plans that had already been made for this season. The brothers, in addition to their soft ball activities, planned to play hardball with the Omsan club. Eddie and “Sally” will probably carry on—Leo would want it that way--but for those two boys, the game will never be quite the same. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 26, 1934 P. 15
LILLIAN A. HABLEWITZ Lillian Hablewitz, age 87, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, since May of this year, formerly of Manitou Manor Apartments, 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, July 12, 2001. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Lillian was born April 10, 1914 in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Mazeanec Decker. Lillian has been employed in past years at Ken's Bakery in Manitowoc. She married Elmer Hablewitz on May 8, 1935 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death Aug. 1, 1993. Lillian was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and the Parish Women's group of the church. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Ronald and Judi Hablewitz, Manitowoc; Richard and Sandra Hablewitz, Whitelaw; Robert and Sue Hablewitz, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law: Ruthanne and Paul Walker, Chippewa Falls; 10 grandchildren: Randy (Linda) Hablewitz, Heidi (Chuck) Dehne, John Hablewitz, Susan (Peter) Froelich, Steven (Jennifer) Hablewitz, Michael Hablewitz and fiancee Jennifer Rosenbauer, David (D.J.) Hablewitz, Gregg (Lisa) Hablewitz, Tom Hablewitz and Andrew Walker. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren: Adam, Alison and Alexia Hablewitz, Hailey Mrotek, Gretchen and Pierson Froelich; five stepgrandchildren: Craig Vetting, Kari Vetting, Kristie (Michael) Tuesburg, Kim (John) Leicht, Kelli (David) Tice; 15 stepgreat-grandchildren; Heather, Joshuah, Kenneth, Dustin, Emma-Jean, Michaela, Kasey, Karissa, Kelly, Taylor, David, Krystal, Noah, Crystal and Tiffany. She is further survived by a sister-in-law: Apoline Hablewitz, Manitowoc; a special niece: Dorothy Nichols, Manitowoc; along with other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elmer in 1993; one brother, four sisters and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday. A prayer service will be held Sunday evening at 7 p.m led by Deacon William Klein. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Lillian will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who lived her life for her family. Herald Times Reporter, July 14, 2001 P. A6
MARTIN A. HABLEWITZ Martin Hablewitz, 925 South 12th street, died at his home early today after a lingering illness. He was born Nov. 12, 1876, in Manitowoc Rapids. On Oct. 24, 19_2, he married Mrs. Julia Madigan, who survives him. He was employed at the Rahr Malting Co. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Melvin Hablewitz of Shawano, and three grandchildren. He has four stepsons and one step-daughter. Also three brothers survive. They are Joseph Hablewitz of Thorpe, Anton Hablewitz of Stradford, and Reinhart Hablewitz of Manitowoc. A low? mass at 9 a.m. Saturday will take place at the St. Boniface church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. The body may be viewed at the Leschke funeral home after Friday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 7, 1946 P. 2
MARY HABLEWITZ (d. 1922) OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY IS CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. Mary Hablewitz, 901 Twentieth street, died last night at the Holy Family hospital where she has been a patient for the past four weeks. Mrs. Hablewitz has been sick for the past few months. The deceased was born in Germany in 1848 and came to this country at the age of twenty and made her home on a farm at Rapids. Ten years ago she moved to Manitowoc. She was married to John Hablewitz in 1873, Mr. Hablewitz preceeding her in death five years ago. The funeral services will be held at the St. Boniface church Monday morning at nine o’clock, the Rev. Karsten officiating. Interment will be at the Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Hablewitz is survived by five sons and twenty-one grandchildren. The sons are Joseph and Anton Hablewitz of Stratford, Reinert of Rapids and Martin and Ed from this city. Manitowoc Herald News, December 8, 1922 P. 1
MARY HABLEWITZ (d. 1962) Mrs. Reinhard Hablewitz, 80, of 932 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. E. A. Radey, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Halbewitz was born Mary Eisner, May 22, 1881, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late John and Jennie Steder Eisner. She was married to Reinhard Hablewitz on Oct. 7, 1902, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The couple farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids and in the Town of Kossuth, then moved to Manitowoc in 1944. She was a member of the Altar Society of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Elmer and Victor, of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Roman Klein of Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Arnold Jindra and Mrs. Alphonse Meidl of Manitowoc; a brother, Edward of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Josephine Backus, Mrs. Amanda Paul and Mrs. William Wanger of Manitowoc and Mrs. Clara Bogenschutz of Appleton; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son William and a brother George preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock this Monday evening by the Knights of Columbus. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1962 P. 5
MARY A. HABLEWITZ (d. 1966) Mrs. Mary Hablewitz, 90, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, five years, died Friday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient nine months. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Allan Walt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Mary Steder was born July 26, 1875, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Osterman Steder. The lifelong Manitowoc County resident was married to Martin Hablewitz in 1897 at Manitowoc. He died in 1946. Mrs. Hablewitz was a member of St. Ann-Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Church. She is survived by a son, Melvin Hablewitz, of Shawano, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. by members of St. Boniface Parish and St. Ann-Christian Mothers Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1966 P. 14
PAUL JOSEPH HABLEWITZ Paul Joseph, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hablewitz, of 2007 Clark St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was born Wednesday. Private funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The infant is survived by his parents, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hablewitz, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Koch, of Manitowoc. Mrs. Richard Hablewitz is the former Sandra Koch. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 30, 1965 P. 3
PEYTON JAMES HABLEWITZ Peyton James Hablewitz, infant son of Sara Waniger and David Hablewitz, was born and died on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Private graveside services were held on Friday, Oct. 19, 2001 at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Officiating at the services was the Rev. Gregory Coulthard. Survivors include his parents: David Hablewitz and Sara Waniger; maternal grandparents: Francis Jr. (Herman) and Patty Waniger, St. Nazianz; paternal grandparents: Richard and Sandy Hablewitz, Whitelaw; maternal great-grandparents: Francis and Alice Waniger, St. Nazianz; and paternal great-grandmother: Dolly Koch, Manitowoc. Peyton is also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Time Reporter, Oct. 20, 2001
REINHARDT HABLEWITZ Reinhardt Hablewitz, 82, of 932 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been confined four months. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will be celebrant of the requiem Mass and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Hablewitz was born July 20, 1882, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late John and Mary Maresch Hableqitz. He married the former Mary Eisner Oct. 7, 1902, at Silver Lake, and they located at Manitowoc Rapids where Mr. Hablewitz owned and operated a farm. The couple also lived in the Town of Kossuth and came to Manitowoc in 1944. Mr. Hablewitz then was in the employ of the Imperial-Eastman firm until his retirement in 1952. The couple observed its golden wedding in 1952. Mr. Hablewitz preceded her husband in death March 3, 1962. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church and Senior Citizens. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Roman Klein, of Sheboygan Falls, and Mrs. Arnold Jindra and Mrs. Alphonse Meidl, of Manitowoc; two sons, Elmer and Victor, of Manitowoc; a brother, Anton, of Milwaukee, 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A son, William, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o’clock this Monday evening the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, and members of the parish will recite the Rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 27, 1964 P. 5
SYLVESTER HABLEWITZ Bodies of Eight County Veterans To Be Returned The casketed remains of eight Manitowoc county veterans of World War II, all killed in the fighting against the Japs in New Guinea and the Phillipines, being returned to their home communities from government cemeteries in the South Pacific, are due to arrive in Manitowoc in June. Seven of the veterans are from this city and one from route 2, Two Rivers. .... All will be accompanied by a uniformed army escort from the Chicago distribution center of the American graves registration division. They are Pfc. Wencel E. Kubsch, Cpl. Sylvester Hablewitz, Sgt. Francis J. O'Malley, Private Elton Hovi, Private Chester Tadych, Pfc. Harold J. Huebner, Staff Sgt. John Rehak, all of this city and Staff Sgt. Anthony Damman, of route 2, Two Rivers. .... The government provides the casket, transportation from overseas, a flag, headstone, and a military escort. Cpl. Sylvester (Sally) Hablewitz, 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hablewitz, Sr., of 901 South 20th street, was killed in the South Pacific fighting in January, 1943. He left Manitowoc in 1941 with the guard unit, was returned here, and later reentered the service and went overseas to New Guinea, in February, 1942. Before entering the service he was employed in the Schuette store. His parents and two brothers survive. His body had been temporarily buried in Finschaffen cemetery in New Guinea. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 31, 1948 p.12 ******** County's War Casualty List Growing Two More Killed In Action, Sylvester Hablewitz and Francis Paulow Two more names were added today to Manitowoc county's list of war casualties, raising the total to 19. They were: Corp. Sylvester “Sally” Havlewitz, 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hablewitz, Sr., of 901 S. 20th street, Manitowoc. PFC Francis B Paulow, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Paulow, 2501 14th street, Two Rivers. Parents of the two Manitowoc county soldiers were notified by the War department Thursday night that their sons had been killed in action on the New Guinea front on the same day, Dec. 30. Well know Athlete Last word received from “Sally” Hablewitz, well known Manitowoc athlete, was a “V” mail letter from new Guinea, written while he was in the field November 14. He told his parents of conditions in the Jap battle zone and expressed a desire to “trade” some of Manitowocs' cold weather for the oppressive heat American soldiers were undergoing in the jungle fighting. Corporal Hablewitz left Manitowoc for service April 20, 1941, and was assigned to a Louisiana camp where Wisconsin guardsmen were in training. Because of his age he was released from active service in November, 1941 and came back to Manitowoc, taking employment at the ship yards. Last February he was again called and after several months in a training camp was sent overseas to Australia with an American contingent. He was born in this city in 1919, and attended the St. Boniface grade school and later the Lincoln high school. He took a job with the Aluminum Goods Company for three years and for ten years was employed in the mens furnishing department of the Schuette Bros. Company store. Corporal Hablewitz was active in baseball circles in Manitowoc. He played on a number of industrila hard ball teams in Manitowoc. In more recent years he took up softball and was a first baseman on the Bleser team of the Major Softball league. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hablewitz, Sr., of this city; two brothers, John, at home, and Edward Jr., a ground mechanic in the U.S. Army air corps at Bakersfield, California. (Remainder of article about Paulow) Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, January 22, 1943 pg. 2
VICTOR M. HABLEWITZ Mr. Victor M. Hablewitz, 73, of 1818 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, November 12, 1986 at Longwood, Florida. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Hablewitz was born April 12, 1913 at Manitowoc, son of the late Reinhart and Mary Isner Hablewitz. Mr. Hablewitz was employed at Quality Fruit Company, Freedman and Gerbinsky Produce Company and Northern Fruit Company, retiring in April of 1978. He married Apoline Kaderabek, April 18, 1932 at Manitowoc. Mr. Hablewitz was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 710. Survivors include his wife, Apoline; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Lois Hablewitz of Astoria, Oregon; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Eugene Buresch of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Lillian Hablewitz of Manitowoc; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Leona Klein of Sheboygan Falls, Kathryn and Alphonse Meidle of Manitowoc and Anita Jindra of Manitowoc; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm this Sunday where a prayer service will be 8 pm led by Deacon Donald Gigure. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., Nov. 16, 1986 - page 27
JEAN HACK Jean Hack, age 60, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died peacefully Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Center after a courageous battle with MS. She was born on September 8, 1951 in Manitowoc, daughter of Emil and Lorraine (Jung) Duchow. Jean was a graduate of Valders High School, Class of 1969. She was employed with Paragon Electric Company, Two Rivers, Jean was diagnosed with MS since 1981. Jean was a member of the Manitowoc MS Society, NAMI, a local Bible class as well as a volunteer teachers aide. She loved to visit with family especially her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed playing cards and board games, while watching "Wheel of Fortune." Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Jennifer & Steve Hablewitz, Sherwood; a son: Jeffrey and Shannon Hack, Bristol WI; her parents: Emil and Lorraine Duchow; six grandchildren: Jacob, Quinten, Szasha, Jack, James and Jace; two brothers and a sister-in-law: Richard & Ann Duchow, Chilton, Gerald Duchow, Chilton; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Patricia Woelfel, Hilbert, Tammy Kenneke, St. Nazianz, Katherine and Thomas Johnstone, Kiel ; one sister-in-law: Dorothy Duchow, Brillion; and two goddaughters: Laine KennekeHarris, CO and Sarah Kimball, Menasha. Also surviving is a special friend, Patrick Dineen, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Ronald Meyer, a niece: Shelly Woelfel, a brother-in-law: Jimmy Kenneke, a brother: Thomas Duchow and a sister-in-law: Julie Duchow. Funeral Services will be held at11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 until 11:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Nov. 8, 2011
STEPHANIE CLAIRE HACKBART On Tuesday, June 14, 1988, our beloved daughter, sister and granddaughter, Stephanie Claire Hackbart, 2 1/2 , lost her courageous battle with leukemia at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. Stephanie Claire was born November 12, 1985 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Michael and Linda Rasmussen Hackbart of Kingwood, Texas and the granddaughter of William and Virginia Rasmussen of Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Myron and Clara Hackbart of Wausau, Wisconsin. She is also survived by a big sister, Katie and a little brother, Matthew; aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends. Services were held on Thursday, June 16, in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Kingwood, Texas. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 8 pm Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 12 noon. Graveside services will then follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc with the representative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Manitowoc, officiating. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of local arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., June 16, 1988 - page 22
GARY L. HACKER Gary Lee Hacker, age 65, of 2406 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, Nov. 22, 2004 at St. LukeÆs Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004 at the Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kay Richter will officiate. Entombment of his remains will take place at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Gary was born Sept. 9, 1939 in Milwaukee, son of the late Earl and Leona Anderson Hacker. He attended South Division High School in Milwaukee, graduating with the class of 1957. On June 4, 1964, he married the former Arlyne K. Gurrath in Arlington, Va. He served an electricians apprenticeship from 1957 to 1962 with the Milwaukee Railroad. He then served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965. Gary worked as a master electrician from 1965 to 1970. From 1970 to 1991, Gary held the position of Electrical Inspector for the city of Manitowoc. He also taught electrical code at Lakeshore Technical College from 1973 to 1999. He continued his building and electrical inspection career working for Independent Inspections of Waukesha until the time of his death. Gary served as equipment manager for the Royal Knights Drum and Bugle Corps for seven years, and spent every weekend of the summer traveling with his four children and wife to parades and drum corps shows. He wrote an outdoors column for The Herald Times Reporter for several years. He was currently president of the Meadow Links Golf Association and had served in this position for the past seven years. GaryÆs interests included fishing, hunting and an obsession with golf. He liked to build birdhouses with his grandson, and recently completed a gazebo that was 15 years in planning. For the past seven years, Gary made an annual trip to compete in the Dupont World Amateur Golf Tournament in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the worldÆs largest amateur golf tournament. Gary recently celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with his entire family in Green Bay. Gary is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 40 years: Arlyne; a daughter and son-in-law: Autumn and Allen Close, Two Rivers; three sons and daughters-in-law: Scott and Sheila Hacker, Wisconsin Rapids; Craig and Lisa Hacker, Manitowoc; Paul and Tonee Hacker, Reedsville; six grandchildren: Megan and Tristen, Two Rivers; Carson and Trayce, Wisconsin Rapids; Evan and Lucas, Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Tom and Randy Hacker, Milwaukee; Billy and Kay Hacker, Muskego; Rick and Denise Hacker, Green Bay. Gary was preceded in the death by his parents: Earl and Leona Hacker; mother-in-law: Virginia Brink; and stepmother: Regina ôDollyö Hacker. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004 from noon until the time of service at 4 p.m. at the Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society. Herald Times Reporter November 2004 ******** Gary Lee Hacker, age 65, of 2406 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, Nov. 22, 2004 at St. LukeÆs Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004 at the Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kay Richter will officiate. Entombment of his remains will take place at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004 from noon until the time of service at 4 p.m. at the Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society. Herald Times Reporter November 2004 ******** (HACKER Gary L. 9/9/1939 11/12/2004 Phase IV Alc B Tier E Crypt 410)
ANNA E. HADY Mrs. Anna E. Hady, 86, of 813 S. 24th Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday, February 25, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Ronald Reimer and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Anna Elizabeth Larger was born March 28, 1901 at Racine, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Albert and Josephine Wegrich Larger. She married Michael Hady on November 25, 1937 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1959. Mrs. Hady was employed at Johnson Hills Department Store in Manitowoc, retiring in 1963. She was a member of Christian Mothers of St. Paul Catholic Church; Catholic Womens Club, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Maryknoll Missionary Society and Homemakers of Manitowoc. Survivors include a daughter, Joanne of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Marie Lettenberger of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Larger. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Sunday where a prayer service will be at 8 pm by Deacon Bill Klein. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Feb. 26, 1988 - page 14
MICHAEL T. HADY Michael T. Hady, 62, of 813 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at his home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Hady was born Jan. 15, 1897, at Watertown, son of the late Joseph and Eleanor Hallot Hady. He married the former Anna Larger Nov. 25, 1937, at Manitowoc. The couple lived at Watertown for four years and then moved to Manitowoc where it resided since. He was employed as a machinist at Manitowoc Engineering Corp. since 1942. Mr. Hady was a veteran of World … (line underinked)... Aug 15, 1918, until June 17, 1919. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 710, the Holy Name Society of St. Paul Church and of Machinist Local 516?. Survivors include the wife, a daughter, Joan Marie at home; four brothers, Henry of Iron Mountain, Mich., Albert of Rochester, Minn., and Thomas and Joseph of Watertown; and three sisters, Mrs. James Rothschald. Miss Eleanor Hady and Mrs. Elizabeth Beard of Watertown. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this Monday evening by the Knights of Columbus and St. Paul Parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 21, 1959 P. 13
GERALDINE “GERI” HAEFKE Geraldine "Geri" Haefke, age 84, of 1480 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening Aug. 22, 2009, at Walnut Grove, Manitowoc. She was born Aug. 4, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Marion and Clara Kolanczyk Kadow. On June 7, 1947, she married Martin H. Haefke in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Aug. 11, 1994. Geri was employed by Tecumseh Production Company, retiring after 31 years. She loved Elvis Presley, old movies and enjoyed spending time with the family. Survivors include three children: Richard and Lynn Haefke, Manitowoc; Connie Sleger, Fort Atkinson; and David and Patricia Haefke, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Tamara Sleger, Travis Sleger and Richard Haefke Jr., one step-granddaughter: Tiffany Maholic; two great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren: Brianna, Cadance, Marissa, Zach; and two brothers-in-law: Ralph Belongia, Manitowoc; and Alfred (Mary) Haefke, Ill. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Geri was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother-in-law: Adeline Belongia and Irene (Wally) Shellingoski; one brother: Ralph Kadow; and numerous in-laws. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton. Geri has been cremated and the burial of her cremated remains will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Manitowoc County Community Hospice and to the staff and volunteers at Walnut Grove, Manitowoc for their care and compassion shown toward Geri and her family. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 25, 2009
MARTIN H. HAEFKE Martin H. Haefke, age 68, of 1530 S. 36th St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, August 11, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. According to his wishes a Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 1994, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski OFM with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born November 2, 1925, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late Carl and Augusta Stief Haefke. Mr. Haefke served with the United States Navy. He married the former Geraldine Kadow on June 7, 1947, in Manitowoc. For the past few years he was employed with Twin City Marina, Two Rivers. Mr. Haefke was a member of the NRA, Disabled Veterans of Two Rivers and Northeastern Great Lakes Fishing Association. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Lynn Haefke, David and Patricia Haefke, all of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Wayne Sleger, Clover; three grandchildren, Tammy, Travis and Richard Jr.; one step-granddaughter, Tiffany; one brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Mary Haefke, Illinois; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Erna and Bill Reading, Marge and Frank Spray, all of Florida. He is further survived by brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, two brothers and one granddaughter. Family will receive relatives and friends at St. Mary's Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home are assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter August 11, 1994 pg. A2
ALVIN L. HAGER Alvin L. Hager, 41, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Milwaukee Genreal Hospital where he had been a patient five days. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Arthur Danks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Hager, lifetime Manitowoc County resident, was born Feb. 27, 1916, at Cooperstown, son of the late Anton Hager and Mrs. Julia Herman Hager. The past 10 years he had operated the Bee Lane Frame and Axel Service at Clover. He was a member of the Holy Name society of the church and the Boldt Sportsmen’s Club. He married Vivian Thielen Aug. 29?, 1940. She survives along with a daughter, Darlene, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; mother, Mrs. Julia Hager, of Manitowoc; and a brother, Richard of Wilmington, Del. Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 2, 1957 P. 17
THERESA HAHN Miss Theresa Hahn, 84, for the past five years a resident of the Holy Family hospital, passed away at the institution this morning after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held from the Pfeffer Mortuary on Washington street at 8:30 o’clock and at 9 o’clock from the St. Boniface church on Friday morning with Father Kersten officiating. Interment will take place at Calvary cemetery. Miss Hahn left no known relatives in this vicinity. Manitowoc Herald News, April 15, 1931 P. 9