FRANK M. KNADLE Frank M. Knadle, 55, Wold War II veteran and an accountant for the City of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday noon at his home, 22? LaFollette Ave., Manitowoc. He had a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Knadle was born in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, March 12, 1903, son of the late Joseph and Mary Litel Knadle. He attended elementary schools at Stangelville high school at Kewaunee, State Teachers College at Oshkosh and the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Following his graduation from the latter school he served with the armed forces from August of 1942 to July of 1946 with the Anti-Aircraft Artillery in New Caledonia and Japan. He married Norma Wacek at Manitowoc June 22, 1946. The couple resided at Madison where for six years he was an accountant in the office of the state adjutant general. Since their return to Manitowoc, Mr. Knadle had been employed by the city. He was a member of the W. Club of the university. Surviving are his wife, two brothers, Arthur, of Stangelville and Edward, of Dayton, Ohio. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 6, 1959 P. 13
NORMA KNADLE Norma Knadle, age 87, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 2241 LaFollette Ave., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, June 15, 1999, at St. Mary's Home. Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 1999, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Mathew Simonar with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born July 11, 1911, in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Joseph and Antonie Valenta Wacek. Norma was employed by several families in the Manitowoc area in domestic care and catering for many years. She married Frank M. Knadle in 1946 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1959. Norma was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Christian Women of the church. She volunteered many hours of work in various capacities at the church over the years. Norma is survived by nieces, nephews, along with other relative and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Knadle; two brothers, Joseph Jr. in infancy and Edward Wacek; three sisters, Rose Wiltman, Violet Lukes and Otellia Streeter. Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1999 P. A2 ******** (11 Jul 1911/15 Jun 1999/SSDI)
HELEN M. KNAUTZ (d. 1967) Mrs. Henry Kneutz, 67, of 3507 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, died Wednesday noon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient four weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:30 Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kneutz, was born the former Helen Reinert, April 5, 1900, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late Adam and Mary Vanderlou Reinert. She was married to Mr. Kneautz Oct. 5, 1918, at Manitowoc and resided there since. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society, Eagles Auxiliary and Manitowoc Homemakers Club. Survivors are the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth J. (Dorothy) Meyer, a brother, Leon, and a grandson of Milwaukee. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 14, 1967 P.22
HENRY KNAUTZ Henry D. Kneutz(sic), 73, of 3507 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion. Mr. Kneutz was born Dec. 11, 1899, at Kenosha, son of the late Gustave and Augusta Kneutz. He married Helen Reinert Oct. 5, 1918, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death June 14, 1967. Mr. Kneutz was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1964. He was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 and 25 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706, of Manitowoc. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) Meyer, of Milwaukee; and a grandson (Survivor omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Wake memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 28, 1972 ******** (11 Dec. 1897/Oct. 1972/SSDI) (*Cemetery records also have birth year of 1899.)
EVA KNECHTEL DIES AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS Mrs. Eva Knechtel, 82, To Be Laid To Rest Monday Mrs. Eva Knechtel, 82, widow of a Civil War veteran and sister of three, died at her home, 1927 South 19th street, at 12:30 Friday afternoon following an illness of less than two weeks. Death was attributed to complications brought about by old age. Funeral on Monday Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 from the home and at nine o’clock from the St. Andrews Catholic church. Burial will be made in the Calvary cemetery. Born February 19, 1853, nee Eva Pitsch, in Germany, Mrs. Knechtel came to this country at the age of 18 months with her parents. They settled in the town of Newton. She was married in 1878 to Theodore Knechtel, who died in 1890. Her husband fought in the Northern army during the Civil War. Three brothers also served during the war. Two of them, Peter and John Peter, fought for the north, and the third, Nicholas, fought for the south. All three brothers are dead. Mrs. Knechtel came to Manitowoc in 1888. Four Children Survive Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Belinski and Mrs. Della Rugowski, both of Manitowoc, two sons, Joseph and Steve, both of Manitowoc, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body will be removed to the home from the Pfeffer funeral parlors this afternoon at 4:30. Manitowoc Herald Times, Movember 23, 1935 P. 4
DALE J. KNICKELBINE Dale J. Knickelbine, age 76, of 104 Evelyn Lane, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born June 6, 1930, in Manitowoc, son of the late Marvin and Evelyn (Monka) Knickelbine. Dale was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1948. He then served with the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. On Sept. 27, 1952, he married the former Judith Kuechmann at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Dale was employed with Vinton Construction Company for many years until his retirement in 1992. He was also a 50 year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139 and a former member of the Manitowoc Gun Club. Survivors include his wife: Judith Knickelbine, Manitowoc; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Jim Knickelbine and Sue Schum-Knickelbine, Denmark; Andy Knickelbine and fiancee: Jennifer Blashe, Manitowoc; a daughter: Mary Knickelbine, and special friend: Bob Finke, Columbia Heights, Minn.; three grandchildren: Jennifer, Matthew and Emma Knickelbine; and two brothers and a sister-in-law: Lee and Paula Knickelbine, Manitowoc; John Knickelbine and special friend: Emily Jackson, Evanston, Ill.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with entombment of the cremated remains at Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank the caregivers of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, for the compassionate care given to Dale. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 4, 2007
CATHERINE A. KNIER Catherine A. Knier, 79, of 3828 N. 30th St., Sheboygan, formerly of School Hill, died early Saturday morning, Jan. 13, 1996, at Heritage Nursing Home in Sheboygan where she had been a resident for the past two weeks. She is the former Catherine Schwoerer, born March 22, 1916, in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Anton and Christina Kaltenbrun Schwoerer. She attended St. Gregory Catholic School in St. Nazianz. On Oct. 6, 1936, she married John F. Knier at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. The couple farmed in the town of Meeme for 55 years, retiring in 1977. John died Jan. 28, 1995. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. She also belonged to the Christian Women of the church. Catherine enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing. Survivors include three children (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Vivian, and three brothers and two sisters. A funeral Mass will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Rev. Cyril Dickrell S.D.S. and Deacon James Steffen, officiating. Entombment will be in the Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc, Friends may call at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, from 3:30 p.m. until the time of services on Monday. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel are sevice coordinators. Unknown Paper 1996 ******** Catherine Knier, age 79, of 3828 N. 30th St., Sheboygan, formerly of School Hill, died early Saturday morning, January 13, 1996, at Heritage Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where she had been a resident for the past two weeks. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday (TONIGHT) January 15, 1996, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Cyril Dickrell S.D.S. and Deacon James Steffen will officiate with entombment at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. She is the former Catherine Schwoerer born March 22, 1916, in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Anton and Christian Katenbrun Schwoerer. She attended St. Gregory Catholic School in St. Nazianz. On October 6, 1936, she married John F. Knier at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. The couple farmed in the town of Meeme for 55 years retiring in 1977. John died January 28, 1995. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. She also belonged to the Christian Women of the church. Catherine enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing. Survivors include three children, Patricia (Anthony) Ferrazzi, Lemont, Ill., Thomas (Beatrice) Knier, rural Kiel, Christine (Harry) Furney, Chantilly, Va.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Steffen, School Hill, Bertha Heinzen, St. Nazianz, also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Vivian and three brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, from 3:30 p.m. until the time of services on Monday Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, are serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 1996 ******** (KNIER Catherine A. 3/22/1916 1/13/1996 Phase I Chapel SW Tier B Crypt 6)
JOHN F. KNIER John F. Knier, 82, of 3828 N. 30th St., Sheboygan, formerly of School Hill, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Jan. 28, 1995, at St. Nicholas Hospital. He was born June 16, 1912, in the town of Schleswig, son of the late John and Mary Weber Knier. He attended St. Gregory Catholic School in St. Nazianz. On Oct. 6, 1936, he married the former Catherine Schwoerer at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. He farmed in the town of Meeme all his life, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill; Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph the Worker Council 5539 of Kiel (3rd Degree), Monsignor Phipp Dreis Assemby, Knights of Columbus (4th Degree). Survivors include his wife, Catherine; three children (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one sister, Angeline Schwoerer of rural Valders. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Vivian, and nine brothers and two sisters. Unknown Paper February, 1995 ******** John F. Knier, age 82, of 3828 N. 30th St., Sheboygan, formerly of School Hill, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 28, 1995, at St. Nicholas Hospital. Funeral Mass will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, TODAY, January 30, 1995, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf and Deacon James Steffen will officiate with entombment in the Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born June 16, 1912 in the town of Schleswig, son of the the John and Mary Weber Knier. He attended St. Gregory Catholic School in St. Nazianz. On October 8, 1936, he married the former Catherine Schwoerer at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. He farmed in the town of Meeme all his life until retiring in 1977. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph the Worker, Coucil 5539 of Kiel (3rd Degree); Monsignor Philipp Dreis Assembly, Knights of Columbus (4th Degree). Survivors include his wife, Catherine; three children, Patricia (Anthony) Ferrazzi, Lemont, Ill., Thomas (Beatrice) Knier, rural Kiel, Christine (Harry) Furney, Chantilly, Va.; 11 grandchidlren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Angeline Schwoerer, Rural Valders. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Vivian, nine brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Holy Trinity Catholic Church School Hill, Monday (TODAY) from 4 p.m. until the time of service. The Meiselwitz-Vollestedt Funeral Home, Kiel, are assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 30, 1995 P. A2 ******** (KNIER John F. 6/16/1912 1/28/1995 Phase I Chapel SW Tier B Crypt 5)
JOSEPH C. KNIER Joseph C. Knier, age 59, of 1337 Hazelwood Drive, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at the family residence. Joe was born on Aug. 7, 1949, in Sheboygan. He was the son of the late Isadore and Valeria (Klemme) Knier. Joe was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1967. He then entered the U.S. Air Force, where he was stationed overseas in Thailand. Joe was presently employed with Martin's Securities. On Feb. 8, 1974, he married Mary Flaim at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Joe was a member of the Eagles Aerie Club 706 of Manitowoc. His passion was working on computers. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents: Isadore and Valeria Knier; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Walter and Lorraine Flaim; and special friends: Jack and Carol Westerhoff. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by the Otto Oas Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 659. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7 p.m. The visitation will continue at the funeral home on Monday morning, Oct. 6, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 2, 2008
CHESTER C. KNIPP Chester Knipp, age 73, of 3417 South 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, October 30, 1991. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 12:00 noon at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate at the Service of Christian Burial and entombment will be in the Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born December 4, 1917 in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Mathilda Rysticken Knipp. He married the former Jane Reitmeier October 23, 1944 at Green Bay, Wis. Mr. Knipp had been employed by the Manitowoc Company for 42 years and was a member of the Management Club. Mr. Knipp was also a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and the Manitowoc Rifle and Pistol Club. Survivors include his wife, Jane Knipp of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Ellen Knipp of Appleton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Mike Connors of Hilliard, Ohio, and Cynthia and Jeff Jones of Lakeside, Calif.; four grandchildren: Kristin, Joshua and Erin Knipp, and Chad Connors; a sister, Violet Siewert of Manitowoc; a brother, Ervin Knipp of Tucson, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Clara Knipp of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Knipp and two sisters, Irene Jungworth and Lillian Swetlik. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by Deacon William Klein. Chet was an accomplished carpenter, horseman, and outdoorsman. Herald Times Reporter, October 31, 1991 P. B8
CLARA M. KNIPP A Memorial Service for Clara M. Knipp, age 86, formerly of Manitowoc, and for the past four years rsiding with her son and his family in Brandon, Fla., who died Friday, July 16, 1999, in Florida, will be held for Clara on Monday, July 26, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate. Her cremains will be buried in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu o9f flowers, memorials in Clara's name would be appreciated. Herald Times Reporter, July 25, 1999 P. A2
EUGENE KNIPP Eugene J. Knipp, 43, of 3813 Lindburgh Drive, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of several months. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Knipp was born Sept. 1, 1913, at Manitowoc and as a youth attended St. Mary Parochial School and the Manitowoc School of Adult and Vocational Education. He was employed at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. from 1930 to 1939 and from then to 19?4 at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. Recently he was employed at the Appleton Machiune Co., Appleton. In 1941 he married Clara Bensen at Manitowoc. Mr. Knipp was a member of Boiler Makers Local 443, AFL-CIO. Surviving him are his wife and a son, David at home; mother Mrs. Mathilda Knipp of Manitowoc; two brothers, Irvin of Tuscon, Ariz., and Chester of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Peter Sievert of Rt. 1 Cleveland, and Mrs. Leonard Swetlik, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Eis funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 3, 1956 P. 15
JANE M. KNIPP Jane M. Knipp, age 87, of resident at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 3417 South 10th Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, December 23, 2011, at the care center. Jane was born on April 5, 1924, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura Alft Reitmeier. Jane was a graduate of Green Bay West High School and had been employed at Hamilton Manufacturing for 25 years. On October 23, 1944, she married Chester C. Knipp. He preceded her in death in 1991. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Ann Connors, Ohio; Cynthia L. Knipp-Jones and her husband Jeff Jones, Manitowoc, WI: four grandchildren, one sister, Mildred Droste, CA; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Laura Reitmeier; husband, Chester Knipp; one son, Joseph Edward Knipp; two brothers, Arthur Charles Reitmeier; Joseph Edward Reitmeier; three sisters, Arlene Arcand; Bernice Edna Smith; Virginia Frances Shambeau. With respect to Jane's wishes there will be no visitation or funeral services. Entombment will take place privately with family member present at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc, on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Online condolences can be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 2011
GEORGE J. KNOERNSCHILD Funeral services for George Knoernschild, 68, of 2201 LaFollette Ave., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn., will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocent Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Knoernschild was born Oct. 3, 1900 at Milwaukee, son of the late George and Catherine Tintinger Knoernschild. He married Marie J. Zingsheim August 21, 1928 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was salesman for Eastern Distributors of Sheboygan until 1968 and was a 50 year member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and a 30 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706. Survivors include his wife and a half-sister, Miss Catherine E. Wachtel of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 7:30 p.m. wake services will be conducted by the parish, Daughters of Isabella, COF and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1969 - page 11 ******** (03 Oct 1900/Sep 1969/SSDI)
MARIE J. KNOERNSCHILD Marie Josine Knoernschild, age 94, of 2201 LaFollette Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday, July 6, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 9, 2001 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronald Reimer officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Marie was born March 29, 1906 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Albert and Clara Baumeister Zingsheim. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School Class of 1923. She married George J. Knoernschild on Aug. 21, 1928 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, he preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 1969. Marie worked at the National Tinsel Company for over 15 years as a bookkeeper. She was then employed at the Manitowoc County Courthouse for over 17 years as an Assistant Deputy Clerk of Courts retiring in 1971. Survivors include her cousin, Hilary Wachtel, Two Rivers; other cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Marie was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Miralda and Melvin Rusch, Sr., one nephew Melvin Rusch Jr. and a sister-in-law Catherine Wachtel. Friends may call at St. Paul Catholic Church Manitowoc on Monday, July 9, 2001 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 8, 2001 P. A6
RICHARD A. KNOTEK KNOTEK MR. RICHARD A. Racine, WI. Passed away on Saturday, October 16, 1989, at Si Mary's Medical Center at the age of 62 years. Richard was born in Chicago, IL., on August 2, 1927, to Joseph C. and Marie (nee: Votova) Knotek. He was united in marriage on December 17, 1982 in Waukegan, IL, to Linda L. (nee: Johnson). Mr. Knotek had served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was currently employed by the J.I. Case Company as a steamfitter for the past 23 years. Richard was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church, a life member of the V.F.W. post 10301, past commander of the V.F.W. and was currently adjutant of the V.F.W., and a life mem•ber of the Military order of the Cootie. Surviving are his wife Linda, one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret R. (Randy) Erickson, of Franklin, WI.; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard R. (Debra) of Marquette, MI., Kevin J. of Moose Pass, AK., and James M. Knotek, of Marquette. MI.; one stepson and step-daughter-in-law, Michael (Martha) Ruchhoeft, of CO.; four step-daughters and two step-sons-in-law, Michelle (Achille) Cortese, of Racine, Marjorie (Noel) Desprio, of Altus, OK., Maureen Ruchhoeft, of Boston, MA., Melissa Ruchhoeft of Boston, MA : five grandchildren, Christopher, Neal, and Meghan Erickson, Nathan and Zachary Knotek; five step-grandchildren, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Monica Ruchhoeft, and Joey and Mena Cortese. Also surviving are two brothers and one sister-in-law, Joseph Knotek, of Chicago, IL, and George (Rita) Knotek, of Downers Grove, IL; two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Josephine (Matt) Goebel, of Elcorn, WI., Monica (Mark) Anderson, of LaCrosse. WI., and Clare Liermann of IL. Richard is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marie Knotek; one brother, Wencil Knotek, and sisters, Dorothy Knotek and Mary Liermann. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m at St. Edwards Catholic Church, located at 1430 Grove Ave., with Fr. Charles Wester officiating. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 4 p.m until 8 p.m., and on Wednesday morning at the church, from 9:30 a.m until the time of the mass. There will be a vigil service on Tuesday evening at the Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Committal Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 19, at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI. STROUF-SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME 1001 High Street 632-5101 The Journal Times Racine WI Monday, October 16, 1989 pg. 16
JOSEPH W. KNOX Joseph W. Knox, age 88, of Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2008, at the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born Dec. 27, 1919, in the town of Liberty, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Schneider) Knox. He graduated with the class of 1938 from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Joe enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1941. He went overseas to the South Pacific in 1942 to Papua New Guinea. Joe flew 46 missions as a Canoneer and Upper Turret Gunner on a B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber. He earned several overseas service bars and medals, including two Bronze Battle Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. Joe was honorably discharged in September 1946. While on leave, he married Phyllis Graczykowski on March 25, 1944, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Joe was a member of the Young Men's Club and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grand- children. Joe enjoyed going on fishing trips with his son, (private), and grandsons, (private). He loved playing horseshoes at family gatherings and cribbage with his son-in-law, (private). He took pride in the appearance of his home and yard. Joe was always there to help everyone. After retiring from the Aluminum Specialty Company, Joe volunteered at Peter's Pantry for many years. He was a devoted husband and father. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Joe was also preceded in death by two brothers: Ralph and William Knox; two sisters: Louette Pantel and Anna Mae Chermak; brothers- in-law and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post No. 99. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Memorials may be made in Joe's name to a charity of your choice. The family wishes to send a special thank you to all the nursing staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Laurel Grove for the care given to our dad. We also would like to thank Dr. (private) and nurse practitioner (private) for the devoted and respected care they have given our dad. The Pfeffer Funeral Home Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 9, 2008
KATHERINE KNOX Katherine A. Knox, age 95, a resident of Brillion West Haven, Brillion, WI., formerly of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 at West Haven Assisted Living in Brillion. Katherine was born on May 6, 1919 in Cleveland, WI., daughter of the late Henry J. and Anna (Neilitz) Schmitt. She attended St. Wendel Parochial School in Cleveland. On June 16, 1943 she married Ralph T. Knox at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. The couple lived in Osman for seven years and moved to Manitowoc in 1950. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1999. Katherine held various part time jobs while raising their four children. She was employed as an electric shop took clerk during World War II. She was also employed as a school lunch cook at St. Paul Catholic Church for 10 years and retired from Schuette's Outlet as a sales clerk. Katherine was a former member of St. Paul's Adoration Society, Christian Mother's Society, the Martha Choir of St. Paul's and the Daughters of Isabella. She loved her family, gardening and playing bridge and sheepshead. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Jerome Hillman, Brillion and their children, Jason and his wife, Kelli and their children, Gabrielle, Sam and Layla, Heidi Wellner and her husband, Nic and their son, Zachary; three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Mary Jean Knox, Appleton and their children, Kurt Knox and his wife Terri and their children, Kenzie and Kylee, Kelly Bean and her husband, Tim and their children, Marcus and Macie, Kerrie Fuller and her husband, Dave and their children, Malia and Maile, Kammie Matz and her husband, Greg and their children, Riley, Jackson and Murphy and Kregg Knox and his wife, Danielle and their children, Irie and Braxton; Daniel and Deborah Knox, Manitowoc and their children, Justin and his wife, Jenny and Tyler; Donald and Sarah Knox, Neenah; one brother, Edmund and his wife, Joan Schmitt, Cleveland. Nieces and nephews also surive. Katherine was preceded in death by four brothers, Peter, Andrew, Aloysius and Wilfred and five sister, Margaret, Anna, Agnes, Josephine and Esther. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand ( 1416 Grand Ave.), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William Brunner with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:00 am Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 until 10:45. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special Thank you to the staff at Brillion West Haven, Heartland Hospice and to all the volunteers that helped our mother, Katherine, over the past year and a half. Manitowoc Herald times - online obit - Nov. 26, 2014
PHYLLIS KNOX Phyllis K. (Graczykowski) Knox, age 88, of Manitowoc, died on Monday morning, April 27, 2009, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. She was born on Dec. 13, 1920, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Kluczykowski) Graczykowski. Phyllis graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1939. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Sindelar Bakery for many years and also at Park Drug Store. She volunteered at St. Mary School, was a Girl Scout leader, and belonged to the Rosary & Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. On March 25, 1944, she married Joseph W. Knox at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 2008. Phyllis loved to bake and was famous for her banana, pumpkin and zucchini breads. Her family, friends and neighbors will remember these delicious treats, which she shared with everyone. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Phyllis especially missed her loving husband of 65 years and for the last six months it was her wish to be re-united with him. We will miss you, Mom, but we know you and Dad are now together again. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was also preceded in death by seven brothers: Lawrence, Wesley, Harry, Casimer, Johnny, Stanley and Thomas; two sisters: Rose and Josephine; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the care and friendship they gave our Mom. She loved their pet name for her "Philly". We would also like to thank Dr. Timothy Maatman and nurse practitioner Amy Schleunes for their care and concern. In lieu of flowers, a non-perishable or monetary donation to your local food pantry would be appreciated. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 2009
RALPH KNOX Ralph T. Knox, age 85, of 4065 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, March 3, 1999, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 1999, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Ralph was born April 29, 1913, at Osman, son of the late John and Elizabeth Schneider Knox. On June 16, 1943, he married the former Katherine Schmitt, at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. The couple lived in Osman for seven years and moved to Manitowoc in 1950. Ralph was employed at the Mirro Aluminum Company for 29 years retiring in 1978. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union, St. Paul Adoration Society since 1958, and St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Katherine, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Jerome Hillmann, Brillion, and their children, Jason and Heidi; three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Mary Jean Knox, Ashwaubenon, and their children, Kurt and his wife Terri, and their children Kenzie and Kylee; Kelly Bean and her husband Tim; Kerrie, Kammye, and Kregg Knox, Daniel and Deborah Knox, Manitowoc, and their children, Justin and Tyler, Donald and Sarah Knox, Watertown; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Joseph and Phyllis Knox, Manitowoc, Mrs. Verina (William) Knox, Newton; one sister and two brothers-in-law, Louette and Wilbur Pantel, Sheboygan, Art Chermak and his wife Alice, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law and their spouses, Al and Ruth Schmitt, Manitowoc, Edmund and Joan Schmitt, Cleveland; and one sister-in-law, Esther Noel, Sheboygan. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Mae Chermak; one brother, William Knox; three brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Friday (Today) where a prayer service will be held at 7:45 p.m. led by Deacon William Klein. Friends may also call Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. led by St. Paul Adoration Society. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Hospice or the American Cancer Society. For those of us who knew, loved and cherished Dad, he touched our lives in a very special way. May he be safe in Gods keeping. Herald Times Reporter, March 5, 1999 P. A2
DAKOTA KNUEPPEL Infant Dakota Nickolas Knueppel, died Monday October 2, 2000, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee. Dakota Nickolas, son of Nicole Marie Knueppel, grandson of Deanne Marie Knueppel and godson of Valerie Holschbach and Mike Wilde. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Friday, October 13, 2000 pg. 2
ALBERT KOCH Albert Koch, 72, died Sunday morning at his home on Manitowoc route 3 after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o’clock from St. Andrew’s Catholic church with the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Koch was born near the city on March 21, 1871, and lived here all his life. He followed the carpenter trade for many years, retiring about 15 years ago. He never married. Survivors are one brother David of route 3 and two sisters, Mrs. John Wiemer of this city and Mrs. Margaret Kornrumpf of route 3. The body is lying in state at the funeral home and may be viewed there until the time of the services Tuesday. The Rosary will be recited by the Rev. Letz and members of the Holy Name society at 8 o’clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 10, 1943
CATHERINE KOCH (d. 1898) We have a report of two deaths in the family of South Main Street resident Mathias Koch. On Sun. his mother-in-law, widow Monica Aumann, died of old age debility at the age of 87 yrs. 5 mos. 26 days. Mrs. Aumann, who leaves 7 children and countless grandchildren, was among the best known ladies of our city, having served as a mid-wife for many years. Despite her advanced age she enjoyed, until a short while ago, good health and could be seen moving about the streets of our city. Her funeral took place Tues. morning from the Catholic Church. After returning from the funeral, Mrs. Mathias Koch, the daughter of the just buried lady, suffered a cerebral stroke and also passed away. She was 46 yrs. 4 mos. 13 days of age and leaves a husband and 3 children mourning her unanticipated death. Her funeral will take place this afternoon at the Catholic Cemetery. Der Nord Westen, Apr. 7, 1898 ***** Mrs. Matt Koch of this city dropped dead Tuesday morning of heart disease. She had just returned from attending her mother's funeral, Mrs. Aumann who died on Sunday last. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 7, 1898 pg. 3 ***** Katharine Aumann Koch birth: 1847 (sic) Wis. death: 5 April 1898 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1898 Manitowoc father: Joseph Aumann spouse: Mattis Koch Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
CATHERINE KOCH (d. 1940) Mrs. David Koch, 55, of Manitowoc route 3, died at 1:15 o’clock Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs. Koch, nee Catherine Schneider, was born April 20, 1874 in Chicago. She was married to Mr. Koch Aug. 16, 1910, and the couple moved to Manitowoc in 1921. Surviving besides the widower is one brother Jacob of Chicago. Mrs. Koch was a member of St. Theresa’s society of St. Andrew church members of which will recite the rosary at the Pfeffer funeral home at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday evening. The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:15 o’clock at the funeral home and at 9:30 o’clock at St. Andrew’s church. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 19, 1940
CHRISTINE KOCH DEATH CLAIMS MRS. J. KOCH Succumbs Saturday Night At Home on South 17th Street Mrs. John M. Koch, Jr., 45, died at 10:30 Saturday night at her home at 1138 South 17th street, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock from the St. Boniface church with the Rev. Anthony Jaeckle officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Koch, the former Christine Mary Nemetz, was born Sept. 29, 1890, at Stangelville. She was married to John M. Koch Jr. on Feb. 2, 1912. Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Bernice A., one son John, city; the mother, Mrs. John Nemetz, three brothers, John E, Dr. M.A., Milwaukee, Vincent, city; three sisters, Mrs. D. M. Williams, Milwaukee, Mrs. W. Cabalek, Mrs. F. Jentsch, city. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 16, 1935
DAVID H. KOCH David Koch, 67, of route 3, Manitowoc, retired carpenter and lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died early today at the Holy Family hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. at the St. Andrews Catholic church, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Koch was born in 1877 and for years was employed as a carpenter at the Kingsbury Breweries company. He retired three years ago. He married Miss Clara Kornrumpf of this city, who survives with two sisters, Mrs. John Wiemer and Mrs. Hugo Kornrumpf, both of this city. Mr. Koch was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name society, Eagles and the carpenters union. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday and the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 8, 1945 P. 2
DEPAUL KOCH "I have run the race and fought the good fight." These words of St. Paul were appropriated by DePaul. After 89 years of Life, 66 of which were in marriage to Bernadette, Paul died peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2004. De Paul was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on February 27, 1915, son of the late Michael and Phoebe (Stoneman) Koch. De Paul is survived by his wife, Bernadette; his children: Kathleen (Tom) Netzel, Newton, Iowa; Fr. David Koch, Neenah; Barbara (Michael) Hughes, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Ann (George) Giorgianni, Alpharetta, Georgia; Mary Walker, McAllen, Texas; Margaret (Kevin) Sullivan, Pleasant Valley, New York; Jane (David ) Ralls, Reva, Virginia; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. Paul was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. A private memorial service was held. A family reunion will celebrate De Paul's life this summer. The family is very grateful to all at Franciscan Care and Rehabilitation Center for their gentle and compassionate care given De Paul during the past twenty months. Obituary notice posted on line by WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 North Superior Street, Appleton 927-739-1231
EDDIE KOCH From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1899: Death Mon. following a 6-month illness of Eddie Koch, the 9-yr. old son of John Koch locally. The funeral took place yesterday morning at the Catholic Cemetery. ******** Edward Koch birth: 24 March 1890 Manitowoc, Wis. death: 10 July 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Manitowoc residence: 1899 Manitowoc, Wis. father: John Koch mother: Theresa Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
HAROLD KOCH Mr. Harold R. Koch, age 76, of 1138 S. 17th St. Manitowoc, died Wednesday, March 20, 1996, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 25, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Re. Carl Muelemans with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mr. Koch was born December 11, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late Leonard and Julia Haag Koch. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1938. During World War II, he served with the United States Army’s Red Arrow Division in the Pacific Theatre of War. Harold married Mary F. Keating, who was from Brisbane, Australia, on October 28, 1946, in Manitowoc. For 38 years Harold worked at Anheiser Busch, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary; four children, Gary (Linda) Koch, Kalamazoo, Mich., dale (Sandy) Koch, Manitowoc, Kevin Koch, San Diego, Neil (Ann) Koch, Marinette; eight grandchildren, Nina and Andrea Koch, Sarah, Alysia, Gretchen, and David Koch, Augie and Nick Brill; a brother, Leonard (Audrey) Koch, Manitowoc; a sister, Geraldine (Richard) Boucher, San Jose, Calif.; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends in the United States and Australia. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Sunday, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. led by Father Muelemans. Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 1996 P. A2 ******** (KOCH Harold R. 12/11/1919 3/20/1996 Phase III Cor B Tier D Crypt 303)
HAZEL D. KOCH Hazel D. Koch, age 77, of 1121 Flambeau St., Manitowoc, died Friday, January 1, 1999, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 1999, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Officiating at the services will be Rev. Robert Meyer with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born February 1, 1921, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Wencel and Emma Flentje Blahnik. Hazel was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1938. On August 10, 1942, she married Irvin Koch at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Hazel was very active at St. John’s United Church of Christ. She was a Sunday School superintendent, teacher, she sang in the choir and participated in many other church functions. Hazel also ran the Monroe School Library for many years until her retirement in 1983. Survivors include her husband, Irvin Koch, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Jeri Lynn Koch, Manitowoc, Keith and Janeen Koch, Cato; one daughter, Dawn Koch, Wheaton, Ill.; six grandchildren, Bartolo and Stacey Medina, Manitowoc, Cory and Kristine Koch, Manitowoc, Melissa Koch and Donald Robinson, Mishicot, Jordan, Heather and April Koch; three brothers and sister-in-law, Francis and Grace Blahnik, Manitowoc, Dale and Mary Blahnik, Vero Beach, Fla., Carl and Mary Blahnik, Manitowoc. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one infant son, David. Friends may call at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 1999 P. A2
JOHN KOCH (d. 1939) John Koch, resident of this city since 1861, died this morning at the home, 1030 South 13th St., after having suffered several strokes. He would have been 80 years old the 28th of this month. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o’clock at St. Boniface Catholic church, with burial at Calvary cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7 o’clock tonight until the hour of the funeral. Mr. Koch was born in Germany on Sept. 28, 1859, and he came to America and immediately to Manitowoc with his parents in 1861. He married Theresa Stockert here in 1883. Before his retirement because of ill health several years ago, he had been an employee of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. Survivors of Mr. Koch are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. William Musil, Mrs. William Koepsel, and Mrs. John Schlei, all of this city; three sons, Ray, John and Erwin Koch, all of this city; two brothers, Matt Koch of this city and Henry Koch of Francis Creek; one sister, Mrs. Mary Holsen of Milwaukee, 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Koch was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Boniface Catholic church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 14, 1939
JOHN KOCH (d. 1961) John M. Koch, 74, former Manitowoc electrical contractor and appliance shop operator, died Monday afternoon at the home of a brother, Erwin, of 3800 Memorial Dr., Two Rivers, with whom he had been residing. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be announced Wednesday by Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Mr. Koch was born Sept. 27, 1887, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Theresa Stockert Koch. He married the former Christine Nemitz at Milwaukee in 1913. She died in 1935. In 1937, he married Mathilda Koch (sic) who preceded him in death four years ago. At one time, Mr. Koch operated an electrical appliance shop on Buffalo Street at Manitowoc and was also engaged in the electrical contracting business. Before his retirement, he was employed as a machinist at Kaufman Mfg. Co., Manitowoc. He was a member of Manitowoc Aerie No. 706, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Clipper City Lodge No. 516, International Association of Machinists. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Ryan, of Groton, Conn.; a son, John Jr., with the Armed Forces on Guam Island; three sisters, Mrs. William Koepsel, of Albuquerque, N.M., and Mrs. William Musil and Mrs. Margaret Schlei, of Manitowoc; another brother, Raymond, of Manitowoc; three grand- children and two great-grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 14, 1961 ********* John M. Koch, former Manitowoc businessman, who died Monday afternoon at the home of a brother, Erwin, at 3800 Memorial Dr., Two Rivers, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this Wednesday evening. It was erroneously reported in Tuesday’s obituary that Mr. Koch’s late second wife was the former Mathilda Koch. It should have been Mathilda Schwab. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 15, 1961
JOSEPHINE KOCH Mrs. Otto Koch, 57, of Niles, Ill, died Wednesday at home after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Very Rev. Clement P. Kern officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Koch, the former Josephine E. Meyer, was born at Marshfield, Oct. 7, 1907, daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Fox Meyer. She was married 25 years ago to Otto Koch at Park Ridge, Ill., and the couple resided in the Niles area. Surviving are the husband; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Wallander, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Margaret Buchholz and Mrs. Frank Gass of Marshfield and Mrs. Joseph Nabor, of Sharon, Wis.; and three brothers, Albert of Manitowoc, Walter of Marshfield, and Simon of Theilman, Minn. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 18, 1965
MARY F. KOCH Mary F. Koch, age 89, of 4904 Nicyssa Lane, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday evening, Nov. 9, 2010, at her residence with her family by her side. Mary was born May 16, 1921, in Rockhampton, Australia. She was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary F. Crannage Keating. Mary was a graduate of All Hallows Catholic High School, Brisbane, Australia. She then continued her education attending a business college and became employed by GAFLAC Insurance Company as a bookkeeper. In 1946 she moved to Manitowoc. Mary had been employed with Johnson Hills and Mr. R. Clothing Store. On Oct. 28, 1946, she married Harold R. Koch at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl presiding. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1996. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and the War Bride Club. She is survived by four children: Gary (Linda) Koch, Portage, Mich.; Dale (Sandra) Koch, Two Rivers; Kevin Koch, Delmar Calif.; Neil Koch and special friend Becky Strohm, Manitowoc; three brothers: Michael (Margaret) Keating, Australia; Patrick (Bette) Keating, Australia; two sisters: Joan (Jim) O'Brien, Australia; Catherine McGrath, Australia; six grandchildren: Nina (Craig) Asunto, Berkley, Mich.; Andrea Koch, Portage, Mich.; Sara (Geoff) Smith, Colo; Alysia (Shawn) Noworatszky, Calif.; Gretchen (Jason) Bratz, Colo.; David Koch and special friend, Shelly, Colo.; two great-grandchildren: Kaelin Smith and Graham Smith; three sisters-in-law: Joan Keating, Australia, Geraldine (Richard) Boucher, San Jose, Calif., Audrey Koch, Manitowoc; many nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends both in Australia and the United States. She was preceded in death by her parents: Michael and Mary Keating; her husband: Harold R. Koch; three brothers, James Keating, Robert Keating, Thomas (Thelma) Keating; two sisters: Josephine (Ivan) Allen; Patricia (Leo) O'Driscoll; two brothers-in-law: Leon McGrath; Leonard Koch. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton. Entombment will follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, from 5 to 7 .m. at which time a prayer service lead by Deacon Paul Kieffer will conclude the visitation. The visitation will continue at Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Online condolences can be expressed online at www.harriganparkside-funeralhome.com. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 11, 2010
MATHIAS KOCH Mathias Koch, resident of this city for nearly 70 years, died Tuesday night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Gerl, 1032 South Tenth street, with whom he had made his home. Mr. Koch had been 90 years old on Oct. 5. Funeral services will be made Friday morning at 8:30 from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at nine o’clock at St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. J. H. Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home after 7 p.m. today. The rosary will be recited Thursday at 7 p.m. Mr. Koch was born on Oct. 5, 1851, in the German town of Sauerberg on the Mosel river. When he was 11 years old, he went, together with his mother, father, six brothers, and two sisters, to a little seaboard town on the coast of Germany and boarded a sailing vessel bound for the United States. The family left Germany in the late autumn of 1861, and until they put into New York harbor on New Year’s eve, 70 days later, the ship battled Atlantic storms and was often in danger of being immersed. Mr. Koch, together with the other members of the family, went by train from New York to Milwaukee, and by team to Kossuth, Manitowoc county, where they established their home. Mr. Koch moved to Manitowoc in 1873 and has lived there ever since. He took employment as a brewer but after one year he joined the old Lake Shore railroad as a section hand and later became foreman of the Appleton-Lakeshore Junction section. He retired in 1910 after 32 years of service. On August 13, 1873, he married Kathryn Aumann. She died in 1898. Surviving Mr. Koch are two daughters, Mrs. Gerl and Mrs. Katherine White; both of this city; one sister, Mrs. Mary Holsen of Milwaukee; one brother, Henry Koch, of the Town of Kossuth; ten grandchildren and 15 great-grand- children. He was one of the oldest members of St. Boniface congregation to which he belonged all during his residence in Manitowoc, and one of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. He was a charter member of the Holy Name Society of St. Boniface. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 24, 1941
OTTO KOCH Otto W. Koch, 86, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Saturday, Sept. 25, at St. Luke Hospital, Phoenix. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Koch was born Sept. 6, 1896, in Germany, son of the late Gustave and Minna Buch Koch. He married Josephine Meyer in 1940 at Park Ridge, Ill. She preceded him in death in 1965. He then married Willma Woods in 1967 at Phoenix, Ariz. She preceded him in death. Mr. Koch was a retired plumber. He resided at Niles, Ill., moving to Arizona in 1966. Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rose Meyer of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Rose Gass and Mrs. Margaret Buchholz of Marshfield; a brother-in-law, Simon Meyer of Tileman, Minn., nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Time Reporter, September 27, 1982 P. 3
ROBERT C. KOCH Robert C. Koch, age 79, of 3608 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, February 16, 1997, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 1997, at St. Paul Catholic Church. Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by the Amvets Post #99. He was born February 23, 1917, in Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond and Edna Pollen Koch. Bob was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School class of 1934. He served in the First Special Marine Brigade of the United States Marine Corp during World War II. He married the former Vernetta M. Allie November 7, 1940, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Bob began his career at Smalley Manufacturing, Manitowoc. He then continued his employment at Lakeland Egg Cooperative in Valders retiring as General Manager. He was a member of the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus and St. Paul Catholic Church where he was active as a Lay Distributor and Lectern. Survivors include his wife, Vernetta Koch, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lynn and Charles Sharkus, Oconomowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Wanda Koch, Charlotte, N.C., Richard Koch and Bonnie Metzger, Glendal, Mo.; three grandchildren, Craig Sharkus, Christopher Sharkus, Meryl Koch; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Edith and Robert Fargo, Manitowoc, Kathleen and Donald Worm, Traverse City, Mich.; nieces, nephews, and numerous relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Chester and Raymond, and a sister, Charlotte. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday evening. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Bill Klein. Friends may call Wednesday morning at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Adoration Society will have a Rosary Service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 1997 P. A2 ******** (KOCH Robert C. 2/23/1917 2/16/1997 Phase I Chapel SE Teir E Crypt 5)
THERESA KOCH Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa Koch, 94, of 1030 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 8:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Theresa Stockert in the Town of Two Rivers May 2, 1861 and in 1882 was married to John Koch. They located in Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1938. She was a member of the Altar Society of St. Boniface congregation. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. William Koepsel, Mrs. William Musil and Mrs. Margaret Schlei of Manitowoc; three sons, John and Raymond of Manitowoc and Ervin of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; 4 grandchildren and 53 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 13, 1955 P. 15
VERNETTA M. KOCH Vernetta M. Koch, age 87, a resident at River Woods Estates, 950 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, entered eternal life late on Sunday evening, March 9, 2008, at her residence. She was born Vernetta Marie Allie on July 27, 1920, in Sturgeon Bay. She was the daughter of the late Amos and Amelia (Radzinski) Allie. On Nov. 7, 1940, she married Robert C. Koch at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1997. Vernetta spent many years as a beautician, and then owner/manager of the Vogue Beauty Salon, as well as the Town and Country Beauty Salon in Manitowoc. In past years, she was active as a parishioner at the former St. Paul's Catholic Church, where she was a lay distributor and a member of the choir for many years. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi and the Daughters of Isabella. Vernetta was loved by all and had a perpetual smile on her face. She loved to dance and was a member, along with her late husband, Bob, of the Lamplighters Dance Club, where they also had served as officers of the club. Vernetta greatly enjoyed her final years of life in residence at River Woods Estates. She made many new friends among the residents and staff and considered some of them her new-found family. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert C. Koch in 1997; one sister: Ruth Messman; and one brother: Hilary Allie. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor James Vanden Hogen, with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi, Waldo site, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 2008
ANTON C. KOCHAN Anton C. Kochan, 63, of 1012 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Saturday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of several months. Funeral services will be at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Kochan was born on a farm in the Town of Kossuth Oct. 16, 1893, son of the late Anton and Anna Siebert Kochan. He worked with his father for a time on the farm and in 1924 took employment with the Manitowoc County Highway Department as a truck driver, remaining as a machinist for Manitowoc Engineering Corp. until his recent illness. In 1926, he married the former Lillian Seidl at Francis Creek. Surviving him are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Donald Ames and Miss Audrey Kochan of Manitowoc; three sons, Clarence of Milwaukee, Louis of Manitowoc and A-1c Anton M. of Berksdale Air Force Base, La.; three brothers, Bernard, John and Leo of Francis Creek; four sisters, Sister Mary Leonilla of Appleton, Miss Cecelia Kochan and Mrs. Elmer Teetz of Milwaukee and Mrs. Leo Crechard of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock and again at 8:30 o’clock this Monday evening by the Holy Name Society and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, organizations with which he was affiliated. At 6:30 o’clock rites will be conducted by Machinists Local 516, I.A.M. He was a member of the union. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 18, 1957 P. 13
EMMA KOCHAN Mrs. Joseph Kochan, 39, nee Emma Wagner, Manitowoc Rapids, died Sunday evening at the Holy Family Hospital following an operation. She had been a patient at the hospital since last Thursday. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 from the home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface Catholic church in Manitowoc. Interment will be made at the Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Kochan was born October 1, 1897 at Reedsville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wagner. She was married November 5, 1919 to Joseph Kochan. Survivors besides the widower include a daughter, Katherine. The body may be viewed at the home until the time of the services Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, June 1, 1937 pg. 11
JOSEPH KOCHAN Joseph Kochan, 59, resident of Manitowoc, died last night at the Holy Family Hospital of a heart attack. He was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1891 and in 1919 married Miss Emma Wagner. They moved to the homestead farm in Manitowoc Rapids. Mr. Kochan was a deputy sheriff in 19??. Mrs. Kochan died in 1937. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Hans (rest of sentence illegible) John of route 4 and Peter Jr. of Michigan; three sisters, Misses Rose and Marie of route 4, and Mrs. John Kodet of this city. Funeral plans will be announced Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 6, 1950 pg. 2
LILLIAN T. KOCHAN Mrs. Lillian T. Kochan, 74, of 2111A S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning in Holy Famliy Hospital, Manitowoc. Private family services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and 11:30 a.m. in St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kochan, nee Lillian Seidl, was born Aug. 26, 1903, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Augustine Siedel (sic). She was educated in Rockwood Grade School and St. Anne Grade School, Francis Creek. She was married to Anton Kochan Sept. 14, 1926, in St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Mr. Kohan preceded her in death in March 1967. She was a member of St. Andrew Parish, Catholic Women’s Club and Senior Citizens. She had been a waitress at Hotel Manitowoc, retiring in 1968. Survivors include three sons, and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Edith Kochan of Brown Deer, Louis and Julie Kochan of Manitowoc and Anton Jr. and Dorothy Kochan of Hazelwood, Mo.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Donald Ames and Audrey and Donald Kautzer of Manitowoc; a brother, John Seidl of Rockwood; two sisters, Miss Irene Seidl of Manitowoc and Mrs. John Hutterer of Francis Creek, 18 grandchildren and a great grandchild. There will be no evening visitation in the funeral home. Private family visitation will be after 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, November 1, 1977 P. 3 ******** (26 Aug 1903/Nov 1977/SSDI)
CLARENCE B. KOCOUREK Clarence B. Kocourek, age 90, formerly of Rockwood, and currently of Springfield, Ore., died on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, in Springfield, Ore. Clarence was born on May 19, 1918, son of the late John and Rose (Pritzl) Kocourek. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School in 1936. On June 3, 1941, Clarence was married to Mildred M. Junk at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Mildred preceded him in death on April 17, 2001, after nearly 60 years of marriage. Clarence worked at A & P White House Milk Company, Manitowoc Shipbuilding, and The Little Giant Supply Company, while operating his farm at Rockwood. In 1965, the family moved to Redwood City, Calif., where Clarence worked for United Airlines in the air freight department. In the summer, Clarence used long weekends and vacation time to bale hay in Rockwood. Clarence retired from United Airlines in 1978, and the couple moved back to Rockwood. In 2001, Clarence moved to Springfield, Ore., to live with his daughter, Mary, and her family for five years, until moving to Shalem Cottage. Clarence was a member of St. Alice Catholic Church in Springfield, Ore., a former member of St. Anne Catholic Church of Francis Creek, a member of the Catholic Knights and the Knights of Columbus. He was an active proponent of religious and community projects, having worked tirelessly laying the groundwork for Roncalli High School in Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his wife: Mildred; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Leonard (Evelyn) Kocourek; Marie (Joseph) Anhalt; Marcella (Charles) Vondrachek; Roman Kocourek; Laverne Kocourek; Lester (Dorothy) Kocourek; John (Arlene) Kocourek; Ralph Kocourek; Norbert Meidl; Jerome Ebert; and Joyce Kocourek; other brothers-in-law and sister-in-law preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul Paider will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with entombment to follow in the Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m., and on Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. to end the visitation, led by Deacon Rich Bahnaman. Memorial donations would be appreciated for St. Anne Catholic Church or the charity of your choice. Clarence's family wishes to thank the staff at Shalem Cottage of Springfield, Ore., for the kind and compassionate care provided to Clarence for the past two years, and Cascade Hospice Services for their care shown in his final illness. Clarence was a man who always had good stories to tell, but just as importantly, he knew how to be a good listener. He enjoyed company at the farm, and always took the time to lay under a shade tree and visit for a few minutes before heading back to the fields. He was a kind and generous man with an unerring sense of right and wrong. He taught his children, and in turn, their children, the value of a hard day's work. He had an unconditional love for his family, especially the little people. It was a love that did not waver, no matter how far his loved ones fell or how high they soared. He was an extraordinary man and he will be missed. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 11, 2008
DONALD LEE KOCOUREK Donald Lee, 11-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Kocourek, died early Thursday morning at the home, 1209 New York Aven., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. The boy was born Feb. 7, 1955, at Manitowoc and resided at Two Rivers with his parents until July of this year when the family took up residence at Manitowoc. Survivors are the parents and a sister, (name omitted) at home, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kocourek of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fricke Jr., of Manitowoc, and the maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fricke Sr., of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 22, 1955 P. 19
ETHEL H. KOCOUREK Ethel H. Kocourek, age 84, a Manitowoc resident, died peacefully Friday evening, March 14, 2014 at Felician Village, Manitowoc. Ethel was born on October 31, 1929 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John F. and Laura (Rusch) Bubolz. She graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1949. On May 20, 1950 she married Ralph R. Kocourek in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1995. Together with her husband Ralph they owned and operated the Western Frontier and the New Frontier Taverns in Manitowoc. For many years Ethel volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul. She was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles Aerie #706. Ethel opened her home to her five foreign exchange students: Mila, Josce, Claudia, Tally and Wina. Most important to her was spending time with her family and friends. Ethel was a long-time member of St. Francis of Assisi. She loved dogs, cats, birds, and her flower gardens. Ethel was an avid Packers and Brewers fan. She is survived by her children: Faye and Gary Lensmore, Manitowoc, Dale and Deborah Kocourek, Manitowoc, Lynn and Dennis Behnke, Brillion, Jane and Albert Dymond, Fremont CA. Keith Kocourek, Wausu and Lori St. Cyr and Dan Obremski, Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren: Brenda (James) Wall, Lisa (Shawn) Willey, Adam Lensmire (special friend Tanya Skrzypachak), Brandon Kerr, Gabriel Kerr, Lisa Kerr, Lucas (Lindsey) Behnke, Laura (Fred) Busse, Aolycia Dymond (special friend Phil General), Jesse Dymond (Special friend Jordyn Frick), Paige Kocourek and Nik (Amber) Remaker. 2 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law: Betty Ebert, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law: Elroy Kocourek, Manitowoc. She is further survived by her special friends: John Franzen, Nancy and George Gosz and Valarie and Bob Buxbaum, all of Manitowoc, Caeser and Norma Salazar, TX, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Leonard and Evelyn Kocourek, Marie and Joseph Anhalt, Harold and LaVerne Kocourek, John and Arlene Kocourek, Clarence and Mildred Kocourek, Roman and Peggy Kocourek, Lester and Dorothy Kocourek, Rosemary and Norbert Meidl, Jerome Ebert and Sally and Charles Vondrachek. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand - 1416 Grand Avenue. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry, with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday evening (TONIGHT), March 17, 2014 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7:00PM led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. The visitation will continue on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 9:30 AM until 11:15 AM. Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Court and Next Step units of Felician Villge. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Fr. Gerald Foley, Sr. M. Michaeleen Pardowsky and HomeCare Hospice for their care and compassion shown towards Ethel and her family. Ethel was a great mom, a loving grandma, and a proud great grandma. She would watch, listen and had a special way of loving her family. Mom, we will love and miss you forever! Herald Times Reporter
EVELYN M. KOCOUREK Mrs. Evelyn M. Kocourek, age 84, of 716 Flambeau St., Manitowoc, died Monday, May 19, 2003, at St Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 22, 2003, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 1110 S. 10th St., Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Camillus Janas, OFM with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Evelyn was born Dec. 14, 1918, in Appleton, daughter of the late John and Florence O’Connor O’Neil. Her mother, Florence, died when Evelyn was very young, and she was lovingly raised by her stepmother, Annie Rolland Linnane. Evelyn grew up in the Maple Grove area and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Grade School, St. Joseph’s Academy, Green Bay, and graduated from West High School in Green Bay. She married Leonard J. Kocourek on Dec. 26, 1939, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Appleton. He preceded her in death Oct. 24, 1983. Evelyn worked at the Health Care Center, Manitowoc, from 1972 until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Evelyn was instrumental in establishing Al-Anon in Manitowoc County in 1959. She enjoyed people, playing cards and crocheting. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: John and Mary Jo Kocourek, Manitowoc, and their children: Dr. Erin (Daniel) Bannik of New Jersey; Matthew Kocourek, Arizona; two daughters and a son-in-law: Patricia and Paul Neuser of Manitowoc, and their children: Todd (Ann) Neuser of Grafton; Tricia Neuser of Manitowoc; Nancy Garceau of Manitowoc, and her children: Tim (Heather) Garceau of Manitowoc; Michael (Jennie) Garceau of Francis Creek; Sarah (Jeremy) Stodola of Two Rivers; Joseph Garceau of Manitowoc; five great-grandchildren: Kimberly, Emily, Alyssa and Robert Neuser; Korey Garceau; sister-in-law and special friend: Betty Ebert of Manitowoc. Other sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Leonard; a son-in-law: William Garceau; and special cousin: Leslie O’Neil. Relatives and friends may call at St. Boniface Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2003. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the Kocourek family. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Herald Times Reporter May 2003 ******** (KOCOUREK Evelyn M. 1918 2003 Phase I Cor A NW Tier F Crypt 5)
LEONARD J. KOCOUREK Leonard J. Kocourek, 71, of 817? Marshall St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 24, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate and entombment will be in Calvary mausoleum. Mr. Kocourek was born Jan. 29, 1912, at Reedsville, son of the late John and Rose Pritzl Kocourek. He attended Reedsville schools, graduating in 1930. He married Evelyn O’Neil on Dec. 26, 1939, at Appleton. The couple came to Manitowoc to make their home. He was employed at Foley Co. as an electrician for 20 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; a son, John Kocourek of Rochester, Mich.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Paul Neuser and Nancy and Bill Garceau of Manitowoc; seven brothers and six sisters-in-law, Clarence and Mildred Kocourek of Manitowoc, Roman and Peggy Kocourek of Belmont, Calif., Harold and LaVern Kocourek of Manitowoc, Lester and Dorothy Kocourek and John and Arlene Kocourek of Reedsville, Ralph and Ethel Kocourek of Manitowoc, and Elroy Kocourek of Kentucky; a brother-in-law, Charles Vondrachek of Reedsville; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marie Anhalt of Two Rivers, Rosemary and Norbert Meidl and Betty and Jerome Ebert of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Todd and Tricia Neuser, Tim, Mike and Sarah Garceau, and Erin and Matthew Kocourek. He was preceded in death by a sister. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1983 P. 3 ******** (KOCOUREK Leonard J. 1912 1983 Phase I Cor A NW Tier F Crypt 5)
MILDRED KOCOUREK Mildred M. Kocourek, age 82, of rural Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, April 20, 2001 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Rev. Theodore Hendrick will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Mildred was born May 7, 1918 at Newton, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Haarmann Junk. Graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1935 and later attended Wood's Business College, Manitowoc and then worked at Paragon Electric Company for a short time. She married Clarence B. Kocourek on June 3, 1941 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They farmed near Rockwood for nearly 60 years. Mildred became a certified nursing assistant in 1961 and was employed at Park Lawn Home and Holy Family Hospital. While residing in Redwood City, CA., she became a licensed vocational nurse and was employed at Sequoia Hospital until 1972. Mildred was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek and the Altar Society of the Church. She enjoyed playing the organ, growing flowers, traveling and visiting their children and grandchildren around the country. Survivors include her husband, Clarence; their five children: Genevieve (David) Sterenberg, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Peter (Dixie) Kocourek, Racine; Paul Kocourek, Sturtevant, Wis., Mary (Dale) Davidson, Springfield, OR; Joseph Kocourek, Redwood City, CA; six grandchildren: Denise Dietsche, Deanna (Jim) Branski, Carrie (Mitch) Kersten, Matthew (Connie) Kocourek, Brandon Davidson and Ted Davidson; six great grandchildren. A sister, Adeline Van Haren, Manitowoc a brother, Arnold (Helen) Junk; Manitowoc; three special cousins, Ethelyn (Dale) Bolle, Reifs Mills; Lloyd (Ruth) Junk, Manitowoc and Earl (Jeanette) Junk, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Eslinger and six brothers, Ralph, Jerome, George, Eugene, Ronald and Joseph Junk. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday and on Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek from 9:30 am to the time of service at 10:30 pm. A Parish Prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm Thursday evening led by Father Ted. Manitowoc Herald Times - April 18, 2000 pg. A6
RALPH R. KOCOUREK Ralph R. Kocourek, age 67, of 938 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, November 24, 1995, at Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wis. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 1995, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with entombent to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born January 30, 1928, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Rose Pritzl Kocourek. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School class of 1946. On May 20, 1950, Ralph married the former Ethel Bubolz in Manitowoc. Ralph married the former Ethel Bubolz in Manitowoc. Ralph was a salesman most of his life retiring from F.S. Services Co-op of Francis Creek and McNess Corporation. He and his wife Ethel also owned and operated the New Frontier Tavern in Manitowoc. Ralph was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles Aerie #706, and past member of the Reedsville Lions. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Kocourek, Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Gary Lensmire, Manitowoc, Lynn and Dennis Behnke, Brillion, Jane and Albert Dymond, Fremont, Calif., Lori and Gerard St. Cyr, Manitowoc; two sons and daughter-in-law, Dale Koucourek and Deb Kerr, Manitowoc, Keith and Linda Kocourek, Wausa; 10 grandchildren, Brenda, Lisa and Adam Lensmore, Nikolas Remaker, Laura LaFleur and Lucas Behnke, Alycia and Jesse Dymond, Brandon and Gabe Kerr; five brother and six sisters-in-law, Clarence and Mildred Kocourek, Roman and Peggy Kocourek, all of California, Harold and LaVerne Kocourek, Kellnersville, John and Arlene Kocourek, Reedsville, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Kocourek, North Carolina, Evelyn Kocourek, Manitowoc; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Marie Anhalt, Two Rivers, Betty Ebert, Manitowoc, Rosemary and Norbert Meidl, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Lester and Dorothy Kocourek, Leonard Kocourek, one sister and three brothers-in-law, Sally and Charles Vondrachek, Jerry Ebert and Joseph Anhalt. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home Monday evening November 27, 1995, from 4-8 p.m. Ralph enjoyed spending time with a variety of animals on hobby farm in Rockwood. Grandpa’s farm was a special meeting place for his family especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Herald Times Reporter, November 26, 1995 P. A2
DAVID KODET David Kodet, age 42, formerly of Manitowoc, died Friday, July 29, 1994, in Minneapolis, Minn. A private family memorial service will be held. Survivors include one son, David Kodet, Two Rivers; one brother and sister-in-law, Dale (Paula) Kodet, Manitowoc; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Diane (Father Peter) Chris, Bethel, Aka., Donna Kodet, Beaver Dam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy Kodet, and one brother, Daniel. Herald Times Reporter August 1, 1994 pg. A2
DONALD A. KODET Donald A. Kodet, 57, of 728 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, June 8. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Parkside Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. William Zimmer and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kodet was born July 12, 1924, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late John and Elizabeth Kochan Kodet. He was educated in the Manitowoc School System. He served with the Marine Corps during World War II from 1941 to 1944 in the South Pacific. He married Dorothy Kraedemann, April 15, 1950, at Kohler, Wis. Mr. Kodet was employed by Mirro Corporation for 15 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Connie Kodet of Manitowoc, and Dale Kodet at home; two daughters, Donna Kodet of Bethel, Alaska, and Diane Kodet at home; three brothers and sister-in-law, Raymond and Ruth Kodet, and Orville and Phyllis Kodet of Manitowoc, and Rueben and Louise Kodet of Kiel; a sister and brother-in-law, Regina and Anton Kroll of Manitowoc; a grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son, a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be conducted at 8 p.m. by Father William Zimmer. Herald Times Reporter, June 9, 1982 P. 3
DOROTHY M. KODET Mrs. Dorothy M. Kodet, 57m, of 866A N. 18th Street, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, February 1, 1988 at her residence. Funeral services will be 12:30 pm Thursday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral home and 1 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. William Zimmer with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kodet was born March 30, 1930 at Sheboygan, daughter of the late Albert and Grace Clark Kraedemann. She attended the Kohler Public School System and was employed with Mirro Aluminum Company as a Press Operator. She married Donald Kodet on April 15, 1950 at Sheboygan. He preceded her in death June 8, 1982. Mrs. Kodet was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church. Survivors include two sons, Dale Kodet and his fiancée, Paula Rehrauer of Manitowoc and David Kodet; two daughters, Donna Kodet of Fond du Lac and diane Kodet and her fiancé, Peter Chris of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Helen Kraedemann of Madison; a grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends also survive. She was preceded in deasth by a son, Daniel and a sister. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday. Prayer service will be held at 8 pm Wednesday evening led by Father Zimmer. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Feb. 2, 1988 - page 12
ELIZABETH KODET Mrs. John Kodet, 75, of 1226 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two months. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Elizabeth Kochan was born Nov. 22, 1892, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Massman Kochan. She attended St. Joseph Parochial School, Alverno, and the Town of Manitowoc Rapids School. She was married to John Kodet April 22, 1919, at St. Joseph Church and the couple farmed in the township several years before moving to Manitowoc. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 659, Royal Neighbors of America 7519, Germania Society, World War I Barracks 2565 Auxiliary and Women’s Relief Corps 53. She is survived by four sons, Raymond, Reuben, Donald and Orville, a daughter Mrs. Anton (Regina) Kroll, and two sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Rose Kochan, of Manitowoc and 13 grandchildren. Her husband died in 1950 and a son, a daughter, three brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the VFW Auxiliary will have a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. and the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 13, 1968 P. 28
LLOYD KODET Lloyd Kodet Dies at Hospital at 2 Years Lloyd Kodet, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kodet, 916 Marshall street, died Tuesday at Holy Family hospital after a two weeks illness. A complication of diseases caused death. The child was born in this city March 19, 1931. The survivors are the parents, four brothers and two sisters (names omitted for privacy), and his grandparents, John Kodet, Sr., and Peter Kochan, Sr. The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface church. The Rev. Father Pell will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 4, 1933 P. 9
ORVILLE KODET Orville E. Kodet, age 70 of 5005 Cypress Court, Manitowoc, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian burial will be Rev. Carl Meulemans with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born February 11, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Elizabeth Kochan Kodet. On May 1, 1948, he married Phyllis L. Rugowski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Orville was employed in the Rolling Mill at the Mirro Company for 39 years, retiring as the General Foreman of Finishing Operations in 1988. Following his retirement Orville enjoyed spending time in his garden raising vegetables. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Kodet, Manitowoc; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Carla Kodet, Parachute, Colo., Jeffrey Kodet, Greeley, Colo.; three grandchildren, Jennisa Kodet Ebert, Apryl Kodet, Theodore Kodet; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Helen Kodet, Manitowoc, Rueben and Louise Kodet, Kiel; one sister and brother-in-law, Regina and Anton Kroll, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law and their spouses, Luanne and Robert Duveneck, Carole Awe, Jean and William Holschbach, all of Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Lloyd, and a sister, Rita. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 4-8 p.m. this Tuesday (TODAY) where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Rev. Carl Meulemans. Herald Times Reporter, June 24, 1997 P. A2 ******** (KODET Orville 2/11/1927 6/20/1997 Phase V Cor 109 Tier C Crypt 103)
PHYLLIS L. KODET Phyllis L. Kodet, age 82, formerly of 5005 Cypress Court, Manitowoc, died Monday, May 4, 2009, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 11, 1927, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward J. and Leona M. (Rosinsky) Rugowski. On May 1, 1948, she married Orville E. Kodet at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death June 22, 1997. Phyllis was a member of St. Francis of Assisi and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law: Kenneth and Carla Kodet, Grand Junction, Colo.; Jeffrey Kodet, Manitowoc; one granddaughter: Jennisa Kodet; one great granddaughter: Madalyn Rose; two step-grandchildren: Theodore and Apryl March; four step-great- grandchildren: Sebastian, Regina, Briann and Isaac; three sisters and a brother-in-law: Jean and William Holschbach, Carol Awe, Luanne Duveneck, all of Manitowoc; and two special relatives: Dianna Guyer, Arizona, and Pamela Braun, Wyoming. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a brother: Kenneth Rugowski and five brothers-in-law: Howard Awe, Robert Duveneck, Raymond, Donald and Rueben Kodet. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Friends may also call Friday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter May 6, 2009
RITA KODET Miss Rita Kodet, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kodet, 1132 South 25th street, died yesterday afternoon at the Maple Crest sanatorium, where she had been a patient for 5 1/2 years. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 from the Leschke funeral home in charge of August Kochan of Whitelaw and at 9 o'clock from the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary cemetery. Miss Kodet was born in 1920. (Survivors omitted for privacy) The body will be at the funeral home from this afternoon until the time of the service Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, July 26, 1940 P. 2
EUGENE W. KOEBKE Eugene W. (Kebbie) Koebke, age 84, of 3100 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, April 3, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. A Masonic Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, April 6, 1998, at the Jens Funeral Home. Officiating will be Mr. Kenneth W. Beck with cremation to follow and burial to take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born June 24, 1913, in Manitowoc, son of the late Walter and Dora Mathias Koebke. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1932. he married Marie G. Rank on May 12, 1939, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in September, 1997. Eugene was a lieutenant for the City of Manitowoc Police Department for 22 years. He then was employed with Mirro Aluminum was a Personnel Supervisor for many years, retiring in 1977. Eugene loved his cottage at Sand Bay in Door County, where fishing, golfing and playing cards were very much enjoyed. Eugene also enjoyed his winters in Florida. He was a member of the Manitowoc Lodge #65, Free and Accepted Masons, a member of the Manitowoc Commandery and past Commander #45 of the Knights Templar, a member of the Manitowoc Council 318, Manitowoc Chapter, #16, Beja Temple, and the Two Rivers Shrine Club. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jan W. and Dianne Koebke, Green Bay; two grandchildren, Todd (Christine) Koebke, Apopka, Fla.; Troy Koebke, Green Bay; two great grandchildren, Mitchell and Grant; three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Jane Rank, San Leandro, Calif., Donald and Jean Rank, Manitowoc, Elaine and Kenneth Delsman, Manitowoc; and three nephews, also survive. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Koebke. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home and Crematory on Monday, April 6, 1998, from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital. Herald Times Reporter, April 4, 1998 P. 2
MARIE G. KOEBKE Marie G. Koebke, age 82, of 3100 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, September 14, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. A Memorial Mass will be held for family and friends at 10 a.m. Friday, September 19, 1997, at St. Paul Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Ronald Reimer with cremation having taken place and burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. She was born June 21, 1915, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Genevieve Yana Rank. She married Eugene W. Koebke May 12, 1939, in Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Eugene W. Koebke, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Jan and Dianne Koebke, Green Bay; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Jane Rank, San Leandro, Calif., Donald and Jean Rank, Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Kenneth Delsman, Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Todd (Christine) Koebke, Apopka, Fla., Troy Koebke, Green Bay; two great-grandchildren, Mitchell and Grant; three nephews also survive. The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 1997 P. A2
ALBERT F. KOECK Albert F. Koeck, 91, of 1625 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died late Monday afternoon, October 18. Private family graveside services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks officiated. A memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date and will be announced by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Mr. Koeck was born Feb. 4, 1891, at St. Nazianz, son of the late John F. and Mary Lettenberger Koeck. He married Susan H. Pfeffer Feb. 10, 1915, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Oct. 17, 1969. He had been retired the past 30 years. Survivors include a daughter, Isabel M. Koeck of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. J.E. Schneider of Chicago and nieces and nephews. Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1982 P. 3 ******** Miss Susan Pfeffer and Mr. Albert Koeck were married Wednesday morning at St. Boniface Church. The attendants were Leonard Pfeffer, a cousin of the bride and Miss Viola Koeck, sister of the groom. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Susan Pfeffer, 1026 South 10th Street. She was employed in the telephone office here some years and is a favorite in social circles. The groom is a son of John F. Koeck of St. Nazianz and is an employee of the Aluminum Casting company. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Koeck left on a honeymoon trip and upon their return will make their home on South 15th Street. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 11, 1915 ******** (14 Feb. 1891/Oct. 1982/SSDI)
ISABEL M. KOECK Isabel M. Koeck, age 83, formerly of 1625 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, a resident of Encore Senior Living, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, April 16, 2001 at Encore Senior Living. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial of the cremated remains at a later date. She was born June 25, 1917 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Albert and Susan Pfeffer Koeck. Isabel was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1936. She was employed by Manitowoc Textile Company, Manitowoc Board of Education and Thrifty Scot Motel. Mrs. Koeck was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors include cousins, relatives and friends. A memorial visitation will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center is assisting with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - April 17, 2001 pg. A3
SUSAN KOECK Mrs. Albert Koeck, 82, of 810 Refin Ct., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services were at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Koeck, nee Susan Helen Pfeffer, was born June 10, 1887, at Manitowoc, the daughter of the late John and Susan Meyer Pfeffer. She was married to Albert Koeck Feb. 10, 1915, at St. Boniface parish, Manitowoc. Mrs. Koech was a member of St. Anne’s CMA Society of St. Boniface. Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Isabel; and a sister, Miss Rose Pfeffer, of Manitowoc. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 18, 1969 P. 3
FRANCES KOELMER Mrs. Frances Koelmer, 86, native of Manitowoc, died Friday at Milwaukee General Hospital where she had been a patient several weeks. Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Frances Pech was arried to Hugo Koelmer, who died about 20 years ago. Mrs. Koelmer had resided at Milwaukee more than 45 years. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Libbie Schulz of San Diego, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. The body is at Garber Funeral Home, Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., July 27, 1957 pg. 9
BLANCHE KOENIG Blanche Koenig, age 96, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, died on Friday March 14, 2003 at the home. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday March 18, 2003 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski, O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Blanche was born on Feb. 19, 1907 in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Hinesh Valenta. She married Leo G. Koenig on May 17, 1927 at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. He preceded her in death on Dec. 11, 1966. Blanche was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Blanche loved to crochet, gardening and working with flowers. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law; Mildred Sheraski, Manitowoc, Lucille and Robert Yanda, Tisch Mills, Yvonne and Daniel Evenson, St. Nazianz, one daughter-in-law, Betty Koenig, Mishicot, eight grandchildren; Douglas Sheraski, Debbie Mrozinski, Scott Yanda, Christal Wavrunek, Rick Koenig, Terry Koenig, Curtis Moldenhauer, Cayce Marcos, eleven great grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Valeria Koenig. Blanche was also preceded in death by one son, Leo Koenig Jr., one infant daughter, Barbara, one son-in-law, Carl Sheraski, two brothers; Frank and Louis. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc, on Tuesday March 18, 2003 from 9 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 March 2003
EARL E. KOENIG Earl E. Koenig, 70, of 2732 Memorial Drive, Two Rivers, died Friday March 3 in St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Koenig was born September 30, 1907 at Silver Lake, Manitowoc County, son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Schroeder Koenig. He married Leona G. Reesdorf January 8, 1935 in Cross Plains, Dane Co., Wis. The couple lived in Hortonville for 13 years before moving to Manitowoc. She preceded him in death April 7, 1962. He married Shirley Krizek August 27, 1968 in Manitowoc, the couple making their home in Two Rivers. Survivors include his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Robert Meister of Manitowoc; a brother, Robert Koenig of Decatur, Ill.; five sisters, Mrs. Marion Brown of Manitowoc, Mrs. Viola Meyer of Valders, Mrs. Irene Schnettler of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Paul (Loretta) Sollers of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Edward (Ruth) Dyzbalys of rural Valders and three grandchildren, Scott, Chris and Staci Meister and his father-in-law, Walter Schutz Sr. of Two Rivers. A brother, Elmer, preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, March 4, 1978 - page 3 ******** (30 Sep 1907/Mar 1978/SSDI)
LEO G. KOENIG Leo Koenig, 63, Route 4, passed away early Sunday at a Manitowoc hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J.S. Landowski officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. He was born Jan. 4, 1903 in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late Frank and Mathilda Engeldinger Koenig. He married Blanche Valenta on May 17, 1927 at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Survivors are his wife, a son, Leo Jr., Route 1, Newton; three daughters, Mrs. Carl Sheraski, Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert Yanda, Route 1, Denmark and Miss Yvonne, at home; three brothers, Mike, Denmark; Frank, Luxemburg; Eli, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Anton Christoph, Green Bay; six grandchildren. A daughter and two brothers preceded him in death. Denmark Press - Thursday, Dec. 15, 1966 - page 14 ******** (04 Jan 1903/01 Dec 1966/SSDI)
LEONA KOENIG CROSS PLAINS—Mrs. Earl Koenig, 52, Manitowoc, former Cross Plains resident, died unexpectedly late Saturday in a Manitowoc hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Paul’s Catholic Church there, of which she was a member. Born in Cross Plains, the former Leona Reisdorf was married to Mr. Koenig in 1936 in Cross Plains. She was a member of the Christian Mothers’ Society of the Manitowoc church. Surviving are her husband; one daughter (name omitted for privacy), her mother, Mrs. Chris Reisdorf, Cross Plains; two daughters (sic) (names omitted for privacy); three brothers, Joseph and Raymond, both of Cross Plains, and Henry, Middleton; and two grandchildren. Capital Times, April 9, 1962 P. 6
BETTY M. KOERNER Betty M. Koerner, age 83, of 9209 Hershau Road, Reedsville, died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Next Step of St. Mary's at Felician Village of Manitowoc. Betty was born on December 4, 1930 at Neenah, daughter of the late Roy and Cora (Blenker) Pauls. She grew up in Menasha and graduated from Menasha High School. Prior to her marriage Betty worked at Marathon Paper in Menasha. On May 12, 1956 Betty was married to Harold W. Koerner at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Menasha. The couple farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids and Betty briefly worked at St. Michael's School in Whitelaw. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael Christian Mother's, Catholic Knights and the Whitelaw Homemakers. Survivors include her husband: Harold Koerner, rural Reedsville; one son and daughter-in-law: Tom (Yvonne) Koerner, West Bend; and their two children: Hannah and Matthew Koerner; one daughter and son-in-law; Kim (Bob) DuVall, Springfield, IL; one brother-in-law: Victor Koerner, Manitowoc; three nieces and one nephew, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Roy and Cora Pauls; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: William and Mayme Koerner; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Sylvester Koerner; Marian (Al) Nemetz; Raymond Koerner and Marie Koerner. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at the Calvary Mausoleum in Manitowoc. Relative and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Betty's family would like to thank the staff of the Aurora Clinic, the Next Step at St. Mary's of Felician Village and their special friends and neighbors, Bob and Ginger and Mike and Judy for all of their care and concern shown to Betty and us. Herald Times Reporter, June 2014
MARIE T. KOERNER Mrs. Victor (Marie T.) Koerner. age 80, of 1461 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest Friday evening. Feb. 20, 2004, at the family residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 1121 N. 14th St., Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Entombment will be at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Marie was born June 15, 1923 in the town of Cato, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Knier Tienor. Marie worked along with her husband, Victor, as a secretary at Tri Motor Service on Marshall Street, for many years. On May 14, 1946, she married Victor J. Koerner at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, Wis. Marie was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Christian Women of Holy Innocents, Daughters of Isabella, VFW Auxiliary and the Manitowoc Senior Center. For the past 24 years, Marie was a volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Marie was an inspiration to her family in her caring ways and her value of education, and her love of volunteering in the community. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Victor; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Val Koerner, St. Louis, Mo.; three daughters and sons-in-law: Janice and Dick Sramek, Socorro, N.M.; Betty and Greg Ainsworth, Bozeman, Mont.; and Kathy and Tim Riley, West Allis, Wis.; seven grandchildren: Holly Koerner, Las Vegas, Nev.; Jeff Koerner, Robinsdale, Minn.; Alissa Koerner, Lincoln, Neb.; Ben Sramek, College Station, Texas; Chris Sramek, Houston, Tex.; Nick Sramek, San Antonio, Tex.: and Shannon Riley, West Allis, Wis.; a brother and sister-in-law, Emil and Florence Tienor, Brillion, Wis.; three sisters-in-law: Albertha, Gladys and Mabel Tienor, two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law: Ray Koerner, Hilbert, Wis.; and Harold and Betty Koerner, rural Whitelaw, Wis. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Arnold, Joseph Jr., Leonard Tienor: and one sister, Rose Meyer. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a prayer service being held at 7:45 p.m., led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. Friends may also call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. One or the other must leave, one or the other must stay, one or the other must grieve, that is forever the way. That is the vow that was sworn, faithful til death do us part, braving what had to be borne, hiding the ache in the heart. One, howsoever adored, first must be summoned away. That is the will of the Lord, one or the other must stay. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Holy Innocents Catholic Church, or the Daughters of Isabella. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, February 22, 2004 pg. A3
EUGENE M. KOHL Eugene M. Kohl, 62, of 2107 Hamilton Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday, February 10, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kohl was born February 22, 1922, at Two Rivers, son of the late Edward and Viola Blum Kohl Sr. He married the former Gladys H. Holschbach on November 23, 1943, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Kohl was employed for many years at Hamilton Industry, Two Rivers. He was a veteran, serving as PFC in the United States Army from 1943-1946. He was stationed in the European Theatre in World War II and received the Bronz Star Medal. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne Marie and Andrew Stangel of Milwaukee, and Judi and Phil Clark of Appleton; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Edward and Fern Kohl of Glendale, California, and Robert Kohl of Forestville, Wisconsin; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Elroy Rahmlow of Forestville, Wisconsin, and five grandchildren, Barb, Kelly, Garrett, Erika and Joshua. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday afternoon where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, February 1, 1985 P. 3
GLADYS H. KOHL Gladys H. Kohl, age 85, of 2000 Clark St., Manitowoc, died on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. She was born on Feb. 13, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Arnold and Barbara (Svatek) Holschbach. On Nov. 23, 1943, she married Eugene M. Kohl at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 1985. Gladys was a crossing guard for 18 years with the Manitowoc Public School System. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and St. Francis of Assisi Parish. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Judi Clark; a brother: Edward Holschbach; an infant sister: Marilyn Holschbach; her stepmother: Marcella Holschbach and a brother-in-law: Francis Strauss. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (S. 14th and Grand Ave.) Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial service will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Cremation will occur at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, with burial of the cremated remains at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, until 9:45 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 2, 2010
ROBERT F. KOHL Robert F. Kohl, age 81 of 2035 Andrea Lane, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, January 6, 2011, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in the care of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Hospice. Bob was born on January 27, 1929, in Two Rivers, son of the late Robert and Vanda (Rogalski) Kohl Sr. He graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers in 1947. Bob was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving from December 15, 1948 to October 25, 1949. On May 31, 1952, Bob married the former Shirlee Mrozinski at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He owned and operated various taverns in Mishicot and Two Rivers, as well as Kohl’s Fish Haven in Brussels for 10 years and Manitowoc Glass until his retirement in 1991. Bob was a member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club and was a vendor at the Manitowoc Farmers’ Market. Survivors include his wife: Shirlee Kohl, Manitowoc; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Jeff (Loy) Kohl, Lake City, MI; Steve Kohl, Manitowoc; one daughter and her fiancé: Terry Luedtke and Craig Theodorou, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Christopher, Kayla, and Erik Luedtke; Heather and Jason Bui; two great grandchildren: Naudi and Kevin; one sister and brother-in-law: Betty (Earl) Brouchoud, Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Robert (Donna) Mrozinski, Manitowoc; Joann (James) Hoffman, Manitowoc; Ralph (Diana) Mrozinski, Manitowoc; Debbi Mrozinski, Manitowoc; Ken (Barbara) Mrozinski, Ventura, CA; Charlotte Mrozinski, Manitowoc and her friend, Manuel; Sandy (James) Larsen, Plover; Mary Mrozinski, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Vanda Kohl; one daughter: Dawn M. Kohl Villagomez; one brother-in-law: Jack Mrozinski. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at the Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 1122 South 8th Street, Manitowoc. Deacon Paul Kieffer will officiate with entombment of his cremated remains at Calvary Mausoleum in Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. On line condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com.
VIOLA KOHL Mrs. Viola Kohls(sic), 37, of 919 Washington street, former wife of Edward Kohls who was killed when a truck he was driving ran off a dock in Milwaukee several weeks ago, died shortly after 8 o'clock this morning at the Holy Family hospital. She had been ill for the past month. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be made in the Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Kohls, the former Viola Blum, was born at Slinger, Wis., Jan. 23, 1900. She has lived here the past 15 years and for several years had been employed at the Aluminum goods. Survivors include a daughter; three sons (private); two step-brothers, Martin Ott of Milwaukee and Joseph Ott of Two Rivers; four brothers, Jake, Peter, John and Paul Blum, Marshfield; and five sisters, Mrs. William Holmes of Mishicot, Mrs. John Jaquette of Two Rivers, Mrs. Joseph Schnell of Marshfield, Mrs. William Warden of Campbellsport, and Mrs. Joseph Merkle of Greenwood. The body will lie at the funeral home from Thursday noon until the time of the services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 19, 1937 P.10 ******** Note: Tombstone shows year of birth as 1899;cemetery records show 1900.
ABDON G. KOHLBECK Abdon G. Kohlbeck, age 93, of 7315 Polifka Road, Whitelaw, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, 2009, at St. Mary's at Felician Village in Manitowoc. Abdon was born July 29, 1916, in Whitelaw, son of the late George and Rosa Lensmire Kohlbeck. He married the former Gertrude M. Zinkle on Oct. 6, 1945, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alverno. She preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2004. Abdon was a licensed cheesemaker at the age of 16 and farmed in the town of Kossuth for the past 44 years. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. Abdon enjoyed horses. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gertrude; four brothers: Roger, George Jr. Emanuel, and Kenneth; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Grace Kohlbeck; Carole Kohlbeck; Myrtle Sprang; Anton Zinkle; Vincent Scheuer; Margaret (Ray) Trainor; Marie (Ivan) Fictum. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate with entombment at the Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home led by Fr. Paul Paider. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 20, 2009
BENJAMIN KOHLBECK Ben F. Kohlbeck, 74, of 1126 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, May 14, at the Intensive Care United of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kohlbeck was born Dec. 10, 1909, at Cato, son of the late Frank and Emma Tuschel Kohlbeck. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life. He married Marcella F. Grall, Feb. 5, 1940, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1945 residing here since. Prior to his retirement in 1974, Mr. Kohlbeck had been employed at Heresite chemical Company for 31 years. Survivors include his wife, Marcella F., a son and daughter-in-law, Allen E. and Janice Kohlbeck of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and John C. Gauthier and Marilyn and Ken H. Bonfigt both of Manitowoc; a brother, Leonard of Clarks Mills; a sister, Mrs. Corrine Boyd of Rockford, Ill., and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, May 14, 1984 P. 3
CAROLYNE V. KOHLBECK Carolyne Kohlbeck, age 54, of 1101 Dewey St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, September 3, 195, at her residence. Private Family Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 1995, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. James Stamborski and Rev. Robert Stegmann will officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Carolyne was born March 1, 1941, in Kellnersville, daughter of the late Lawrence and Christine Keehan. She attended schools and graduated from Reedsville High School in 1959. She was registered nurse for 37 years. She married Ned Kohlbeck, March 6, 1971, in Manitowoc, and they resided her in Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, September 5, 1995 P. A2
EMANUEL KOHLBECK Emanuel (Manny) Kohlbeck, age 74, of 146 W. Menasha Ave., Whitelaw, died early Saturday morning, November 7, 1992, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 1992 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and entombment will follow at the Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born May 22, 1918, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, the son of Rosa Lensmire Kohlbeck and the late George Kohlbeck Sr. He attended the St. Michael’s Parochial School of Whitelaw and graduated with the class of 1937 from the Reedsville High School. He also attended the Manitowoc Business College. He served with the United States Army from 1942 to 1946 and served a year overseas. He married the former Grace Ramiker November 23, 1948, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple made their home in Whitelaw after their marriage. Mr. Kohlbeck had been employed by the Whitehouse Milk Company and served as the manager of the Whitelaw Co-op and was also self-employed as an accountant. He was a member of the Two Rivers Disabled Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Grace Kohlbeck, Whitelaw; his mother, Rosa Kohlbeck, Kellnersville; a sister and brother-in-law, Monica and Bill Geigel, Manitowoc; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Herb and Marie Kohlbeck, Gordon and Verna Mae Kohlbeck, Abdon and Gertrude Kohlbeck, all of rural Whitelaw, Kenneth and Marie Kohlbeck, Kellnersville, Cyril and Carol Kohlbeck, Green Bay; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Kohlbeck, Manitowoc; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Les and Vi Ramiker, Madison; a sister-in-law, Lillian Steeber, Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, George Kohlbeck Jr., and an infant brother, Roger. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 1992, and on Tuesday morning prior to the time of services. Father Heymen will recite a rosary at the Funeral Home at the Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, November 8, 1992 P. A2
GEORGE J. KOHLBECK George L. Kohlbeck, 68, of 1914 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, March 17, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, following brief family rites at 9 am at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. The mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mr. Kohlbeck was born September 21, 1920 at Cato, son of Mrs. Rosa Lensmire Kohlbeck and the late George Kohlbeck Sr. He was educated at St. Michael School, Whitelaw and a 1938 graduate of Reedsville High School. He graduated from Manitowoc County Normal and taught school for a number of years. He married the former Dorothy A. blonde on November 7, 1953 at St. Killian Catholic Church, New Franken. Mr. Kohlbeck was employed at Manitowoc Seed Company and then Hamilton Industries at Two Rivers. He was then employed at Kohler Company for 17 years, retiring in 1985. Mr. Kohlbeck was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and he enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Jean A. Meister of Elm Grove, Wisconsin; two sons, David A. Kohlbeck of Oshkosh, Keith G. Kohlbeck of Manitowoc; his mother, Mrs. Rosa Lensmire Kohlbeck of Kellnersville; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Abdon and Gertrude of Francis Creek, Emanuel and Grace of Whitelaw, Cyril and Carol of Green Bay, Herbert and Marie of Reif Mills, Kenneth and marie of Kellnersville, Gordon and Verna Mae of Whitelaw; a sister and brother-in-law, Monica and William Geigel of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roger. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 5 pm to 9 pm this Sunday and Monday until the time of service. A prayer service will be at 7:30 pm Sunday by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. Memorials to Manitowoc County Unit of American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., Mar. 19, 1989
GERTRUDE M. KOHLBECK Mrs. Abdon (Gertrude) Kohlbeck. age 82, of 7315 Polifka Road. Whitelaw, died Monday morning. Jan. 12, 2004 at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul Paider and Monsignor Alfred Schneider will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with entombment to at Calvary Mausoleum Manitowoc. The former Gertrude Zinkle was born Jan. 1, 1922 in the town of Newton, daughter of the late Edward and Emma Roberts Zinkle. She attended school at St. Joseph grade school in Alverno. On Oct. 6. 1945, she was married to Gordon Kohlbeck at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alverno. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and St. Anne Altar Society. Survivors include her husband: Abdon of rural Whitelaw: two brothers and sisters-in-law: Richard and Dorothy Zinkle of Plymouth; Anton and Joyce Zinkle of Two Rivers; one sister: Marie Fictum of Manitowoc; one half brother and sister-in-law: Art and MaryZinkle of Brillion; one stepbrother: Herman Sprang of Reedsville; three half sisters and brothers-in-law: Rosie and Robert Bushman of Osman: Florence and Daryl McCollian of Missouri; Delores and Donald Maack of Manitowoc; four brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law: Cyril Kohibeck of Green Bay; Herb and Marie Kohlbeck of Whitelaw; Gordon and Verna Mae Kohlbeck of Cato; Monica and William Geigel of Manitowoc; Marie Kohlbeck of Kellnersville; Dorothy Kohlbeck of Manitowoc; Grace Kohlbeck of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews. other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by one sister: Margaret Trainor; and one stepsister. Myrtle Sprang. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Wednesday (TONIGHT) from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service on Wednesday evening (TONIGHT) at 8 p.m. at the funeral home led by Father Paider. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, January 14, 2004 pg. A3 ******** (KOHLBECK Gertrude M. 1/1/1922 1/12/2004 Phase IV Alc B Tier D Crypt 415)
GRACE KOHLBECK Grace Kohlbeck, age 87, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died on Thursday morning, April 17, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born on Jan. 16, 1921, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Menchal) Ramiker. On Nov. 23, 1948, she married Emanuel M. Kohlbeck at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple made their home in Whitelaw after their marriage. He preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1992. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by a brother: Lester Remiker; two sisters: Lillian Steeber and Agnes Ramiker; two brothers-in-law: George Kohlbeck Jr., and Kenneth Kohlbeck; and an infant brother-in-law: Roger Kohlbeck. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at St. Mary Home Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary's Home Chapel, Manitowoc, from 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008, until the time of service at 9:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Mary's Home for their care and compassion shown towards Grace and her family. Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 2008
KENNETH F. KOHLBECK Kenneth F. Kohlbeck, age 73, of 912 Tower Ave., Kellnersville, died Tuesday evening, April 3, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 am on Saturday, April 7, 2001 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Msgr. Robert Gulig will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with Sr. Marlene Greatens, homilist. Entombment will follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc with military graveside services accorded by Kubale - O'Connell VFW Post #6179 of Cato. Kenneth was born January 6, 1928 in the town of Franklin, son of the late George and Rosa Lensmire Kohlbeck Sr. He attended St. Michael Grade School at Whitelaw and graduated from Reedsville High School in 1946. Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran during the Korean War serving active duty from September 25, 1950 until September 9, 1952. On August 22, 1953, he married the former Marie L. Drab at St. Joseph Catholic church in Norman. In the past Kenneth worked for the Mirro Company until 1967. In 1967 Ken and Marie purchased their farm in Kellnersville and farmed there with his family until the present. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville, St. Joseph Holy Name Society, an usher and served as a trustee and member of St. Joseph's finance committee. Kenneth was also a life member of Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179 of Cato. Kenneth was always a hard worker and in his pastime, he enjoyed attending cattle auctions. Survivors include his wife, Marie, Kellnersville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Anne Kohlbeck, Whitelaw; Ron and Shirlee Kohlbeck, Kellnersville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Rod Schwab, Manitowoc; Wendy and Douglas Meidl, West Bend, Wis.; five grandchildren, Jennifer and Donald Moreau, Waukesha, WI; April Schwab and Bonnie Schwab, both of Manitowoc; Kelly Jo Kohlbeck, Kellnersville and Abby Meidl of West Bent, WI; four brothers and six sisters-in-law, Abdon and Gertrude Kohlbeck, Whitelaw; Cy and Carole Kohlbeck, Green Bay; Herbert and Marie Kohlbeck, Reifs Mills; Gordon and Verna Mae Kohlbeck, Whitelaw; Grace Kohlbeck, Manitowoc; Dorothy Kohlbeck, Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Monica and William Geigel, Manitowoc; five sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law include, Ethel Wismer, Burbank, Ill.; Anna Mae Jagodinsky, Manitowoc; Joe and Emily Drab, Two Rivers; Marcella Drab, Two Rivers; Dolores Fictum, Kewaunee; special friend and employee Lorraine Zaruba, Whitelaw; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Roger, George Jr., and Edmund and four brothers-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville on Friday from 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am until the time of services at 9:45 am. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 pm Friday evening at the funeral home led by Sr. Marlene Greatens. Manitowoc Herald Times - April 6, 2001 pg. A6
MARCELLA KOHLBECK Marcella F. Kohlbeck age 90, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died early on Wednesday morning, Dec. 12, 2007, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. The former Marcella Grall was born on Aug. 21, 1917, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Zipperer) Grall. She grew up in Whitelaw, and was a graduate of St. Michael Grade School. On Feb. 5, 1940, Marcella was married to Benjamin Kohlbeck at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Ben preceded Marcella in death on May 14, 1984. Marcella was a past member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a current member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Ben; six sisters: Carrie Grall and Ella Grall; Agnes Schuh; Laura Braun; Mayme Meyer; and Mathilda Kohlbeck; three brothers: Paul Grall, Alfred Grall and Edward Grall. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Waldo Blvd. site. The Rev. Monsignor Jim Vanden Hogen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, from 9:30 a.m., until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the family. Marcella's family would like to extend a thank you to all the staff of Silver Lake Court at the Manitowoc Health Care Center for the love and compassionate care she received. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 13, 2007
MARGARET KOHLBECK Miss Margaret Kohlbeck, a maiden lady residing on South Eleventh Street, died at the hospital last evening of old age. She was past 70 and had been removed to the hospital a week ago. For many years decedent had been housekeeper in the home of Mrs. M. Simon. She had resided here for 25 years. Manitowoc Daily Herald - May 31, 1913
MARIE L. KOHLBECK Marie L. Kohlbeck, age 83, of 912 Tower Avenue, Kellnersville, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County. She was born on January 27, 1928, in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Walecka) Drab. She attended schools in Kewaunee and graduated from Kewaunee High School. Marie married Kenneth F. Kohlbeck on August 22, 1953 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norman. He preceded her in death on April 3, 2001. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kellnersville. Marie enjoyed baking and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law: Glenn (Anne) Kohlbeck, Whitelaw; Ron (Shirlee) Kohlbeck, Kellnersville; two daughters and sons-in-law: Linda (Rod) Schwab, Manitowoc; Wendy (Douglas) Meidl, West Bend; seven grandchildren: Jennifer (Donald) Moreau, Oak Creek; Kelly Kohlbeck, Manitowoc; Mitchell Kohlbeck, Kellnersville; April Schwab, Manitowoc; Bonnie Schwab, Manitowoc; Abby Meidl, West Bend; Brenna Meidl, West Bend; two sisters: Anna Mae Jagodinsky, Manitowoc; Dolores Fictum, Kewaunee; one sister-in-law: Marcella Drab, Two Rivers. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth F. Kohlbeck; three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Maynard (Victoria) Drab; Alden Drab; Joseph (Emily) Drab; one sister and brother-in-law; Ethel (Ray) Wismer; two brothers-in-law: Greg Jagodinsky and Jim Fictim. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & PFeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, Aurora Medical Center, and especially Janice and Barb, for the compassionate, loving, and wonderful care shown to our mother. Herald Times Reporter, August 2011
NED N. KOHLBECK Ned N. Kohlbeck, age 56, of 1020 S. 12th St., Manitowoc died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Ned was born April 13, 1948 at Two Rivers, son of the late Norbert and Harriet Scheer Kohlbeck. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1966. For 25 years he was employed with the city of Manitowoc, Cemetery and Parks Department, prior to his retirement. Ned married Carolyn Keehan March 6, 1971, she preceded him in death September 1995. Ned was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving two tours of duty in the U.S. Navy from Aug. 8, 1966 to April 26, 1970. He was a damage control man, 3rd class and received the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, National Defense Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Survivors include a son: Jeff Kohlbeck, Two Rivers; former spouse and good friend: Christine Buretta, Manitowoc; brother: Paul Kohlbeck, Manitowoc; aunts and uncles: Gerald Kohlbeck, Sheboygan; Andre Kohlbeck; Beverly Kohlbeck, Sheboygan; Don and Marlene Christensen, Manitowoc; and Clarence Kohlbeck, Manitowoc; cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorial funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1130 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Neil Piepenburg will officiate with burial of his cremated remains at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 731. Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday at Wesley United Methodist to the time of service at 11 a.m. The staff at Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Kohlbeck family. Herald Times Reporter November 2004
THOMAS F. KOLBECK Thomas F. Kolbeck, age 68, of 302 N. 43rd St., Manitowoc, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born on Oct. 9, 1940, in Manitowoc, son of Judith (Rehrauer) Kolbeck and the late Walter M. Kolbeck Sr. Tom was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1959. On Aug. 29, 1960, he married the former Constance Fagan at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Tom retired from an amazing cross-country truck driving career in 1999, which allowed him to drive in 48 states, logging over two million miles during his trucking years. Tom was a state champion truck driver and a member of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, camping and golfing. He also enjoyed attending Packer games, especially Packers versus Bears. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was also preceded in death by aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. Friends may also call Saturday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 1, 2009
EDMUND F. KOHLMAN Edmund F. Kohlman, age 86, of 5709 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born Oct. 19, 1915, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Margaret Zinkel Kohlman. On Feb. 22, 1938, he married the former Margaret T. (Theresa) Zipperer at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Whitelaw. The couple celebrated 60 years of marriage in 1998. Mr. Kohlman owned and operated a dairy farm in Manitowoc Rapids. He then continued his employment with Backhaus Builders, and then Manitowoc Engineering, until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Catholic Knights Branch 298 of Silver Lake and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, and a retired member of Lake to Lake Dairy. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Kohlman, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard and Marlene Kohlmann, Manitowoc, James and Betty Kohlmann, Manitowoc, William and Patricia Kohlman, town of Cato; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Bob Theisen, Racine, Karen and Kurt Trippier, Two Rivers, Marge and Dennis Behnke, Neenah; 25 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren: a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Evelyn Kuhlman, Manitowoc; three brothers-in-law: Art Zipperer, Jerome Zipperer and his wife, Bonnie, LeRoy Zipperer and his wife, Donna and sisters-in-law, Clara Zipperer, Arlene Kocourek and her husband, John, Jeanette Remiker and her husband, LeRoy. He is further survived by Mrs. Ray (Rose) Zipperer, Mrs. Norbert (Bernadine) Zipperer, Mrs. Clarence (Donna) Zipperer, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Terry Kohlmann, a great grandson, Justin Nelson, an infant sister, infant brother, three sisters, Mayme Seidl and her husband, John, Martha Fictum and her husband, Frank, Elsie Fischer and her husband, Wilfred, one brother, Victor Kohlman and his wife, Esther, three brothers-in-law, Clarence Zipperer, Ray Zipperer, Norbert Zipperer and a sister-in-law, Loretta Franzen and her husband, Helmer. He is further preceded in death by Mrs. Art (Irene) Zipperer. 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 rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m., led by Rev. David Beaudry. Friends may also call Monday morning at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The family wishes to thank the nurses at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Father Klingeisen and Bev Maedke for their concern and care shown to Edmund. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Friday, September 27, 2002 pg. A3
MARGARET T. KOHLMAN Margaret T. Kohlman, age 88, formerly of 5709 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, August 23, 2005, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Margaret was born September 16, 1916 in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Meidl Zipperer. On February 22, 1938 she married Edmund F. Kohlman at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Margaret was a homemaker along with helping to operate the family farm she and her husband owned and operated. The couple celebrated 64 years of marriage in 2002. Edmund preceded her in death September 25, 2002. She was a member of the Catholic Knights Branch 298 of Silver Lake and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard & Marlene Kohlmann, Manitowoc, Jim & Betty Kohlmann, Manitowoc, William & Patricia Kohlman, town of Cato; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene Theisen, Racine, Karen & Kurt Trippler, Two Rivers, Marge & Dennis Behnke, Neenah; twenty-five grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Art Zipperer, and special friend, Grace, Clarks Mills, LeRoy & Donna Zipperer, Whitelaw, Jerome & Bonnie Zipperer, Manitowoc and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Clara Zipperer, Manitowoc and Jeanette & LeRoy Remiker, Two Rivers. She is further survived by two brothers-in-law, Paul Kohlman & his wife, Evelyn, Manitowoc, John Kocourek, Reedsville and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Norbert (Bernadine) Zipperer and Mrs. Clarence (Donna) Zipperer. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law; Bob Theisen, a grandson, Terry Kohlmann, a great grandson, Justin Nelson, three brothers & a sister-in-law, Clarence Zipperer, Ray Zipperer, and his wife, Rose, & Norbert Zipperer and two sisters, Loretta Franzen & her husband, Helmer and Arlene Kocourek. She is further preceded in death by four sisters-in-law, Mayme Seidl & her husband, John, Martha Fictum & her husband, Frank, Elsie Fischer & her husband, Wilfred, Mrs. Art (Irene) Zipperer and a brother-in-law, Victor Kohlman & his wife, Esther. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2005, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m, Sunday August 28, 2005. The rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. led by Fr. Dave. The visitation will continue on Monday August 29, 2005 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the care they extended to Margaret. ******** (KOHLMAN Margaret T. 9/16/1916 12/23/2005 Phase IV Alc B Tier D Crypt 449)
ALOIS A. KOHLMANN The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kohlman residing at the River road, died yesterday. The funeral will take place at St. Boniface at 9 o'clock tomorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 21, 1918 P.3
ANTON KOHLMANN Anton Kohlmann, 84, of 528 South 27th street, died Sunday at his home following a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 830 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o’clock at St. Paul Catholic church, the Rev. Paul Jaekels officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. He was born in Austria in 1863 and came to this country in 1873. He operated a frm in Manitowoc Rapids for many years and moved to this city in 1946. In 1904 he married Miss Margaret Zinkel. She survives with three daughters, Mrs. Frank Fictum of route 5, Manitowoc, Mrs. John Seidl of route 2, Manitowoc and Mrs Wilfred Fischer of route 4, Manitowoc; three sons, Paul of this city and Edmund nad Victor of route 4, Manitowoc; and 22 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. tonight, where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 14, 1948 P. 2 ******** INJURED BY FALLING TREE Anton Kohlman, aged 60, residing about four miles from town on the River Road, was seriously, if not fatally injured Monday afternoon. Mr. Kohlman was engaged in chopping down a tree that was lodged. The trunk broke off unexpectedly and struck him in the back. He extricated himself and crawled toward the road and some neighbors heard his cries. At the hospital an xray disclosed a fracture of the spine and a fractured pelvic bone. He had other injuries, the seriousness of which could not be at once determined. Physicians said that he had some chance of recovery. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 28, 1924
ESTHER KOHLMANN Mrs. Victor (Esther) Kohlmann, 60, of 5424 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, July 26, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kohlmann, nee Esther Weiter, was born April 3, 1922, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Henry Weiter and Wilma Pfeffer Weiter. She resided at Manitowoc all her life, attended St. Boniface Parochial School, and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. She was married to Victor Kohlmann, Oct. 7, 1944, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kohlmann was a member of Catholic women’s Club, Catholic Knights and Christian Mothers Altar Society of the parish. Survivors include her husband, Victor; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Carol of Route 1 Manitowoc, and Kenneth and Alice of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sister Joellen of Holy Family Convent, and Judy and Greg Goodchild of Dubois, Wyo.; her mother , Mrs. Wilma Weiter of Manitowoc, and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and a brother, Elmer. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. by Father Resch and attended by Christian Mothers Altar Society, Catholic Women’s Club, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 1982 P. 3
JOSEPHINE C. KOHLMANN Notes From Manitowoc Rapids: Two deaths occurred here on Tuesday, being a four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Weinke and an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kohlman. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 18, 1909 P. 8
MARGARET (ZINKEL) KOHLMANN Mrs. Margaret Kohlman (sic) (photo), 75, died early Friday morning following a heart attack at her home, 528 S. 27th St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Margaret Zinkel was born Oct. 23, 1882, at Cooperstown, daughter of the late Carl and Margaret Degenhart Zinkel. The lifetime Manitowoc County resident was married to Anton Kohlmann Feb. 13, 1902, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The couple operated the homestead farm on Rt. 4, Manitowoc until retirement 12 years ago, coming then to Manitowoc. Mr. Kohlmann died June 13, 1948. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of the church. Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. Frank Fictum of Manitowoc, Mrs. John Seidl of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Wilfred Fischer of Rt.4, Manitowoc; three sons, Edmund F. and Victor J. of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Paul H., of Manitowoc; two brothers, Edward of Rt. 1, Newton and Charles of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Mary Junk of Manitowoc; 28 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 17, 1958 P.13
VICTOR KOHLMANN Victor J. Kohlmann, age 76, of 5424 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday, February 18, 1996, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born April 22, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Margaret Zinkel Kohlmann. On October 7, 1944, he married the former Esther Weiter at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death July 26, 1982. Vic owned and operated the family farm all his life and was also employed at Imperial Eastman for 15 years until his retirement. Mr. Kohlmann was a lifelong member of the Catholic Knights and a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. He was also a former member of the Branch Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center, and a volunteer at Pinecrest Historical Village. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Carol Kohlmann, Manitowoc, Kenneth and Alice Kohlmann, Germantown; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sister Joellen Kohlmann, Manistique, Mich., Judy and Greg Goodchild, Two Rivers; nine grandchildren, Scott and Amy Kohlmann, Cathy and Jim Fesing, Laura and Kevin Van, Nancy and Rob Couser, Brian Kohlmann, Amy Kohlmann, Matt Goodchild, Heather Goodchild, Brett Goodchild; three great-grandchildren, Patrick, Cindy and Jessica; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed and Margaret Kohlmann, Paul and Evelyn Kohlmann, all of Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Audrey Weiter, Wauwatosa. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, four sisters, and one brother. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Rev. David Beaudry. Herald Times Reporter, February 19, 1996 P. A2
BENJAMIN J. KOHLMEYER Benjamin (Ben) J. Kohlmeyer, of 1019 N. 14th st., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, November 19, 1996, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Thursday, November 21, 1996, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be rev. Gerald Foley with entombment in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Ben was born March 18, 1903, in Manitowoc, son of the late Gustave and Emma Ahlswede Kohlmeier. On October 21, 1922, he married the former Mary Seidl at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Ben and Mary owned and operated Kohlmeyer’s Tavern and Restaurant in Manitowoc for 45 years retiring in 1986. He was a member and usher of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and also belonged to the Manitowoc County Tavern League. Survivors include his wife, Mary Kohlmeyer, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine Hofslund, Manitowoc, Arlene and Roy Haupt, Shawano, Marianne (Wilda) and Ralph Pekulik, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Joel Hofslund, Ronald Hofslund, Mary Lynn Haasch, Randy Haupt, Cindi Haupt, Susan Wilda, Scott Wilda; four great-grandchildren, Heidi, Heather, Seth and Andrea; and several great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Mildred Kohlmeier, Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Audrey and Reinhardt Fischer, Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Earl, Harvey and Elmer, a sister, Lila, and two sons-in-law, Keith Wilda and Joel Hofslund. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 12 noon. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The Kohlmeyer family at this time would like to thank and show our appreciation to all our faithful and loyal friends and customers who made the Kohlmeyer Tavern and Restaurant the success it was for over 45 years. Ben was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed his yard and just to be at home with Mary. A special thanks to North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center and their staff for the wonderful care given to our husband, father and grandfather. Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1996 P. A2
MARY T. KOHLMEYER Mary T. Kohlmeyer, of 1019 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, January 31, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 1998, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. She was burn in Kellnersville, daughter of the late John and Theresa Augustine Seidl. On October 21, 1922, she married Benjamin Kohlmeyer at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mary and Ben owned and operated Kohlmeyer’s Tavern and Restaurant in Manitowoc for 45 years, until their retirement in 1986. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1996. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine Hofslund, Manitowoc, Arlene and Roy Haupt, Shawano, and Marianne (Wilda) and Ralph Pekulik, Manitowoc; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Anna and Ted Schadeberg, Sister M. Gervase Seidl, and Frances Schiesl, all of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Joel Hofslund, Ronald Hofslund, Mary Lynn Haasch, Randy Haupt, Cindi Haupt, Susan Wilda, and Scott Wilda; four great-grandchildren, Heidi, Heather, Seth and Andrea; three great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Herbert and Mildred Kohlmeier, Manitowoc; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Audrey and Reinhardt Fischer, Manitowoc; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ida Seidl and Martha Rief and two sons-in-law, Keith Wilda and Joel Hofslund. Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The Kohlmeyer family at this time would like to thank and show our appreciation to all our faithful and loyal friends and customers who made the Kohlmeyer Tavern and Restaurant the success it was for over 45 years. Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. A special thanks to Gloria, Christine and Cathy for all their compassion and loving care. Herald Times Reporter, February 2, 1998 P. 2 ******** (KOHLMEYER Mary T. 9/16/1902 1/31/1998 Phase III Alc B Tier F Crypt 38)
LAWRENCE F. KOHLS Lawrence F. Kohls, 53, of 1618 Sixh 15th Street, Manitowoc , died Tuesday morning, October 22, 1991, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, 99:30 a.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. Graveside, military rites will be accorded by the Manitowoc V.F.W Otto as Post 659 at the Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc. He was born on June 17, 1938, in Manitowoc, Wis., son of Frances Tadych and the late Ralph Kohls. He married the former Kathy Duprey on May 2, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1956. Then entering the United States Marine Corp. until 1968. He was employed with the Manitowoc Public Utilities, Wisconsin Fuel and Light, Manitowoc Equipment Works and also was a member of the International Association of Machinists, Local 516. Mr. Kohls was an avid football, basketball and baseball fan. He also enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Kohls of Manitowoc; his mother, Frances Kohls of Manitowoc; two sons, Kevin Kohls and his fiancé Julie Reiter of Greendale, Wis., Keith Kohls of Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law, Kelly and Brian Wimmer of Manitowoc, Kristin Kohls of Manitowoc; one grand daughters, Megan Rae Wimmer; two step-sons and a step daughter-in-law, Michael and Ginger Behringer of Manitowoc, Mark Behringer of Manitowoc,; one brother, Ron Kohls of Louisville, Ky.; a sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and James Sullivan of Batesville, Ind.; a father and mother-in-law, Chester and Virginia Rosinsky of Manitowoc. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home Thursday evening from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. Roman Zbieranski. The Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent from one another.” Herald Times Reporter, October 23, 1991 P. B8
ARLEINE M. KOHOUT Arleine M. Kohout, age 93, a former Manitowoc resident, currently of 450 Ensenada St., Denver Colo., died Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2004, at her home in Denver, Colo. She was born April 30, 1911, in Muscatine, Iowa, daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Fidelia) Kuechmann. On June 1, 1940, she married Kenneth S. Kohout at St. Paul Catholic Church, Burlington, Iowa. He preceded her in death June 11, 2000. Arleine grew up in Iowa and has resided in Manitowoc since her marriage. Arleine was a receptionist at Weyerhaeuser for 20 years until her retirement in 1975. She was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rosary and Altar Society, the Association for the Developmentally Disabled and Friends of Holiday House for many years. Survivors include two daughters: Carolyn Anderson and Nancy Kohout; a grandson: Shawn Anderson and his wife, Lauri, all of Denver, Colo.; and one brother and sister-in-law: William and Gene Kuechmann, Vancouver, Wash. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by six brothers, eight sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, until the time of Mass of 10:30 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Holiday House, 2818 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, or Shalom Denver, 2498 West 2nd Ave. Denver, CO 80223. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, September 24, 2004 pg. A3 (from researcher/see contributors page) ******** (KOHOUT Arleine 4/30/1911 9/21/2004 Phase I Patio B Tier F Crypt 2)
GEORGIANA KOHOUT Mrs. Georgiana Kohout, 85, of 2701 Meadow Ln, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for two weeks. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern wil officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kohout, nee Georgiana Donovan, was born Aug. 12, 1882, at Alverno, daughter of the late Richard R. and Eliza Jane McLlain (sic) Donovan. She was married to Wenzel Kohout June 7, 1904, at Silver Lake. The couple moved to Manitowoc after marriage and resided there ever since. Mr. Kohout preceded her in death No. 19, 1942. Mrs. Kohout was a charter member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of the church. Survivors include a son, Kenneth, and two daughters, Mrs. Grace O’Connell and Mrs. Harold (Esther) Guse, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Campbell, of Redwood City, Calif.; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by members of the Christian Mothers Altar Society, parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 22, 1968 P. M9 ******** (12 Aug. 1882/Jan. 1968/SSDI)
JOSEPH KOHOUT, JR. (d. 1894) Death on Fri. in the local hospital of Joseph F. Kohaut, former bookkeeper for the firm of Madson & Anderson here. The deceased came to Manitowoc as a child with his grandparents from Bohemia. He worked for the above firm 6 yrs. until sickness required his hospitalization on 27 Aug. Der Nord Westen, 27 Sept. 1894 ******** Joseph Kohout Jr., of this city died at the City Hospital on Friday last of typhoid fever, aged 25. He was born in Bruszney, Bohemia and came to this country with his parents when five years old. They settled in Carlton, Kewaunee county and then moved to Manitowoc Rapids. Joseph educated himself through his own efforts, working after school hours for his board. He entered the employment of Madson & Anderson as bookkeeper and remained with them up to the time of his death, six years. His employers speak of him in the very highest terms as capable, industrious and thoroughly honest. He earned their affection as well as their respect and they mourn his loss as a friend as well as a trusted employe. Manitowoc Pilot, September 27, 1894 P. 3 ******** (First publication Sept. 27, 1894.) No. 61 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Joseph Kohout, Jr., deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Joseph Kohout Sr. of town of Manitowoc Rapids in said county, representing among other things that Joseph Kohout, Jr. an inhabitant of said county, on the 21st day of September, A.D., 1894 at Manitowoc, Wis. died intestate leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a father of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Cornelius Madson granted. It is ordered that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court, to be held on Tuesday, the 30th day of October, A.D., 1894, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the county judge in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 25th day of September, A.D., 1894. By the Court. F.E. Manseau, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, October 18, 1894 P. 1 ******** *Note: He was place here because his parents are here.
JOSEPH KOHOUT JOS. KOHOUT PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 86 Joseph Kohout, a resident of this section for upwards of fifty years and well known as a landscape gardener, died at his home, 2615 Meadow Lane, Thursday afternoon as a result of a stroke. He had been in ill health two weeks and death was sudden. Mr. Kohout, a native of Bohemia, was born October 28, 184__, and came to America in 1874 locating in Kewaunee county and later removing here. His wife, nee Theresa Helby, preceded him in death eight years ago and he is survived by four children, Mrs. Anna Beis and Miss Mary Kohout, this city; Mrs. J. A. Meyer of Evanston and Wenzel Kohout, this city. Deceased served twelve years as an officer of the German army. He was a member of the American Catholic Union of Tisch Mills. The body will be removed to the home from the Pfeffer funeral home this afternoon and burial will be held tomorrow at 8:30 from the home and at 9 o’clock from St. Paul’s church, with Rev. Jaekel officiating. Interment will be at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald News, December 18, 1931 P. 1
KENNETH S. KOHOUT Kenneth S. Kohout age 88, formerly of Manitowoc, currently of 4560 Ensenada St., Denver, Colo., died Sunday afternoon, June 11, 2000, at his home in Denver. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2000, 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. He was born February 15, 1912, in Manitowoc, son of the late Wenzel and Georgiana Donovan Kohout. On June 1, 1940 he married the former Arleine Kuechmann at St. Paul Catholic Church, Burlington, Iowa. Kenneth was employed with the Manitowoc Shipyards as a loftsman and fitter, retiring in 1974. He was a member of the Shipbuilders Local Union #443, Association for the Developmentally Disabled and Friends of Holiday House for many years. Survivors include his wife, Arleine; two daughters, Carolyn Anderson, Nancy Kohout; one grandson, Shawn Anderson and his special friend, Lauri Kane, all of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Esther Guse, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, William and Gene Kuechmann, Vancouver, Wash., Dorothy Kuechmann, LaCrosse; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister, Grace O’Connell; and eight brothers-in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holiday House, 2818 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, or National Jewish Medical and Research Center, 1400 Jackson st., Denver, CO 80206. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 14, 2000 P. A2
MARY KOHOUT Miss Mary Kohout, 84?, if 613 S. 27th S., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient four days. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Clement Kearn officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Miss Kohout as born Oct. 10, 1871, in Austria, and came to this country as a child with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kohout, who settled in the town of Carlton in Kewaunee County. Miss Kohout moved to Manitowoc in 1961. Prior to her retirement 19 years ago she was employed at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., Manitowoc. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. _____ Bier___? of Manitowoc, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The rosary will be said at 6:30 o’clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 30, 1956 P. 13
THERESIA KOHOUT LIFE JOURNEY ENDED AT 81 FOR MRS. J. KOHOUT Mrs. Theresa Kohout, wife of Joseph Kohout, Western Avenue and Twenty-sixth street, died at the family home Saturday following an illness of two weeks. Death was due to a complication of diseases incident to old age. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock with services at St. Paul’s Catholic church and burial will be at Calvary. Mrs. Kohout was born in Bohemia and on March 19 celebrated her eighty-first birthday anniversary. She was married at the age of eighteen to Joseph Kohout and three years later the family came to find a new home in America, the land of promise. The family settled on a farm near Carlton, Kewaunee county, where they remained for eleven years and then came to this city to make their home. For better than three decades they have lived in the present home. Three years ago next May the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Surviving Mrs. Kohout are her aged husband, four daughters and one son, Marie, at home: Mrs. John Meyer, Evanston, Ill, Mrs. Minnie Geisler, Green Bay, Mrs. Henry Bies and Wenzel Kohout, this city. Two sisters, Miss Anna Helbich, Bohemia and Mrs. J. Polifka, Vienna, Austria, also survive her. There are eight surviving grandchildren. Mrs. Kohout was a devout church member and devoted all of her time to her home and family. She made a wide circle of friends to whom news of her death will bring a sense of personal loss. Manitowoc Herald News, April 23, 1923 P. 10
WENZEL KOHOUT Wenzel Kohout, 67, a park attendant here for many years, died Thursday at the Holy Family hospital. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy ten days ago and was removed from his home, 2701 Meadow Lane, to the hospital six days ago. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 o’clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o’clock from the St. Paul’s Catholic church with the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Kohout was born in the town of Carlton on August 8, 1875. He came to Manitowoc as a young man and continued to reside here. In 1904 he married Miss Georgiana Donovan. Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Sherman O’Connell and Mrs. Harold Guse, city; one son, Kenneth, city; three sisters, Miss Mary Kohout and Mrs. Anna Bies, city, and Mrs. John Meyer of Evanston, Ill., and four grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of the services and the rosary will be recited there at 7 o’clock tonight by the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Christian Mothers. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1942 P. 2