ELIZABETH J. MICHAELS Elizabeth "Betty" J. Michaels, age 89, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Libby's House in Chilton, WI. Betty was born on July 12, 1926 at home on the farm in Norman, WI, daughter of the late Jacob and Frances (Konop) Schleis. She was a graduate of Kewaunee High School with the class of 1942. Betty also graduate from Normal Teaching School in Algoma. On June 21, 1947 she married Virgil J. Michaels at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norman, WI. Betty's primary focus in life was her family. Betty and Virgil were members of the St. Francis of Assisi Third Order. They also were members of the Holy Adoration Society at St. Paul Catholic Church for many years. Betty was also a Eucharist Minister at St. Paul Catholic Church and distributed Holy Communion to patients at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. They were also World Book Encyclopedia Sales Representatives. Survivors include her husband: Virgil Michaels, Chilton, WI; nine children and their spouses: Jane and George Starks, Anacortes, WA, Peggy and Robert Duckart, Grafton, WI, Bill and Arlene Michaels, Madison, WI, John and Patty Michaels, Manitowoc, James Michaels, Loveland, Co, Annette and John Morgen, Delafield, WI, Stephen and Mary Michaels, Sacramento, CA, Fran and Barb Michaels, DePere, WI, Thomas and Amy Michaels, Menasha, WI; 31 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; one sister: Sr. Theresa Schleis, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: Jake and Delores Schleis, Kewaunee. Nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by one daughter: Mary Beth; and one grandson: Michael Starks. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo (1121 North 14th Street), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. 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. Mom devoted her life to her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. God was always the center of everything she did. The joy she had in life was shared with everyone she met. "So dear wife, lay your troubles at our Blessed Mother's Feet and she will bring them to a happy conclusion." Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Dec. 27, 2015
ADELINE "ADDIE" MICHAL Adeline "Addie" Michal, age 86, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 26, 2007, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, surrounded by her children, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Adeline Lillian Reindl, daughter of the late Wencel "Jim" and Martha (Zolk) Reindl on Jan. 25, 1921, in Manitowoc. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1938, and last summer attended her 69th class reunion. On Oct. 11, 1941, she married Joseph J. Michal, who preceded her in death in 2001. Addie worked at the Mikadow Theater until it burned in 1956. Later, she worked for Sorge Dairy, then Lake to Lake Dairy until her retirement in 1983. Addie was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, and was active in the Daughters of Isabella and the St. Teresa Society. She was a very talented designer and seamstress, who not only sewed elaborate dresses for her daughter, but also lovingly created beautiful and cherished patch quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing and listening to old-time music, decorating, cooking, baking, especially the good old Czech recipes, following local issues, taking night classes, and care- giving. Addie was a wonderful, loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed every day by her children, Jim Michal (Carol) of Olympia, WA and Bonnie Michal of Silverdale, WA. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Jennifer Michal of Pullman, WA, Rick Michal (April) of Chehalis, WA, Michelle Michal of Lacey, WA, Christine Roberts (Mike) of Elma, WA, Erik Henne (Heather) of Seattle, WA, Lukas Henne of Bellingham, WA and Nico Henne of Silverdale, WA. Also surviving are 4 great-grandsons: Andrew and Austin Michal, James Johnson and Brodie Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Joseph; her sister: Vivian Vollmer Cahill; her three children; and her in-laws: Helen and John Schroeder; and Harold and Ann Last. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 11 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Ave., Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, until the time of the prayer service at 10:30 a.m. A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity, when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still she will cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. — Washington Irving Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 28, 2007
JOSEPH J. MICHAL Joseph J. Michal, of 806 Flambeau St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, July 13, 2001, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, at the age of 87, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Joe was born on March 11, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Catherine Svoboda Michal, immigrants to this country from Pilzen, Czechoslovakia. In 1932 he graduated from Lincoln High School where he participated in various sports and was captain of the track team his senior year. Joe also played baseball in the County League for many years. In 1941 Joe married Adelin Reindl of Manitowoc, and in the same year he joined the Manitowoc Police Department. While a police officer, Joe was very active in the Wisconsin Professional Policemen's Association, serving as secretary and later as president of the local chapter, Joe also participated in the police pistol league as well as the State Association and helped organize the Fox Valley Pistol League, a competitive target shooting league among all Fox Valley and state members. Joe retired from the Manitowoc Police Department in 1974 with the rank of Lieutenant and then worked at Associated Bank of Manitowoc until 1984. His hobbies included being a baseball fan, gardening, dancing, bowling, golfing and listening to Bohemian music. As an avid golfer, Joe played in local leagues, hitting two holes in one and winning a few championships. He was especially proud of his Czech heritage and was twice able to visit his relatives in Pilzen. In addition to being a member of the WPPA, Joe was a member of the Wisconsin Czechs Inc., Manitowoc Eagles Aerie #706, and Meadow Links Golfing Association. Joe is survived by his wife, Adeline Michal, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Carol Michal, Olympia, Wash.; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Michal-Henne and Manfred Henne, M.D., Silverdale, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Michal, Rick (April) Michal, Michelle Michal, Christine (Mike) Roberts, Erik Henne, Lukas Henne, Nico Henne, all of Washington state; three great-grandchildren, Andrew Michal, Austin Michal and James Johnson, two nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and John Schroeder and Ann and Harold Last. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, from 4 to 8 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m, led by the Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. A special thanks to the dedicated and caring staff of the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 2001 P. A6
CHESTER P. MICHALEK Chester P. Michalek, age 76, of 5108 Lakeshore Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, February 16, 1996, at the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Carl Meulemans with entombment to follow at the Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Chester was born April 11, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and Matilda Weina Michalek. He served as a veteran of the United States Army from June of 1941 until September of 1946. Chester was a two-time recipient of the purple heart. On March 22, 1947, he married the former Mary June Duhame, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Chester was employed with the Manitowoc Engineering Company for 31 years until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of the Local Machinists 516. Survivors include his wife, Mary June Michalek; two sisters, Eleanore Cegielski and Christine Zimmer; one sister-in-law, Flora Michalek, all of Manitowoc. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Daniel and one sister, Emily Zimmer. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Herald Times Reporter, February 19, 1996 P. A2 ******** (MICHALEK Chester P. 4/11/1919 2/16/1996 Phase I Cor B SE Tier D Crypt 6)
DANIEL J. MICHALEK Funeral services for Daniel J. Michalek, age 77, of 324 Union Place, Manitowoc, who died Thursday evening, October 8, 1992, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 12, 1992, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M, will officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, and on Monday morning until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, October 10, 1992 P. A2
FLORA A. MICHALEK Flora A. Michalek, age 91, a resident of San Luis Manor, Green Bay, died early Monday morning, Jan. 22, 2007, at San Luis Manor. She was born on June 3, 1915, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Julius and Wilhelmina (Begalke) Grumann. Flora was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1933. On March 21, 1936, she married Daniel Michalek in Two Rivers He preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1992. Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Daniel Michalek, Manitowoc; Gary and Karen Michalek, Green Bay; David Michalek and his special friend, Cyndi Grosskopf, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Anthony Resch, Charlevoix, Michigan; 10 grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Molly Grumann, Two Rivers. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Jeanne Michalek. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Dr. James Klein with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, until the time of service at 1 p.m. Flora was an avid reader. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, January 23, 2007 pg. A3
MARY JUNE MICHALEK Mary "June" Michalek, age 81, a life long resident of Manitowoc, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Mary was born Jan. 27, 1920 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Gilmet) Marks Duhame. June graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1938. On March 22, 1947 she married Chester P. Michalek at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 1996. June worked in the office at Manitowoc Engineering for many years. She was past president and a long time member of the Catholic Women's Club and a state board member and past president of Church Women United. June is survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clinton Marks and Rodney Marx; and one sister, Fern Rank. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, on Wednesday Jan. 16, 2002 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, January 14, 2002 pg. A4 ******** Mary June Michalek, age 81, a Manitowoc resident died Saturday morning Jan. 12, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, at a later date. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 13, 2002 ******** (MICHALEK Mary June 1/27/1920 1/12/2002 Phase I Cor B SE Tier D Crypt 7)
MATHILDA MICHALEK WISNIEWSKI Mrs. Mathilda Michalek Wisniewski, 88, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday afternoon, Nov. 13, at Manitowoc County Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wisniewski, nee Mathilda Weina, was born Aug.9, 1892, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Julius and Techla Jagodinski Weina. She was married to Michael Michalek Feb. 11, 1911, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death April 17, 1960. She was then married to Michael Wisniewski June 27, 1959, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death June 26, 1966. Mrs. Wisniewski was a member of the Catholic Women's Club of Manitowoc, and a charter member of the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel J. and Flora Michalek, and Chester and June Michalek of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Emily and Ray Zimmer, Mrs. Eleanor Cegielski, and Christine and Rudy Zimmer of Manitowoc; three brothers, Theodore Weina, Conrad Weina and Anton Weina of Manitowoc; a sister, Techla of California, 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Elmer Gegielski, a sister, Julia Ruth, and two brothers, Ben and Felix Weina. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. by the Catholic Women's club, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, November 14, 1980 P.3
MICHAEL MICHALEK Michael Michalek, 62,of 833 South 19th street, died Monday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home and 9 a.m. at the St. Paul Catholic church, Father Martin Jaekels officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Michalek was born in Manitowoc in 1887. In 1910 he married Mathilda Weina. He lived in Manitowoc all his life, moving to his last place of residence 13 years ago. He was employed at the Wisconsin Aluminum foundry. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Ray Zimmer of Sturgeon Bay and Mrs. Eleanor Pankratz and Mrs. Rudy Zimmer both of Manitowoc; two sons, Daniel of Two Rivers and Chester of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Weina and Mrs. Louis Aumann both of Manitowoc and Sister Leocadia of Reedsville; and a brother, Ignatz of Manitowoc; five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until time of services. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 18, 1950 P. 2
JOHN MICHALSKI DIED IN LUMBER CAMP Lack of medical aid to perform an operation caused the death of John Michalski, a Southside youth in the lumber woods at Star Lake, this state, Saturday and the body was brought here for burial Sunday, the funeral being held at Calvary Cemetery this morning. Michalski was stricken with an attack of appendicitis and was unable to secure medical attendance in time to save his life. He was 26 years of age and is survived by a mother and two sisters, all residents of the city. He had been employed in the woods only a short time. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Jan. 25, 1904 ******* An appendix attack has taken the life of John Michalski, a resident of our city, in a logging camp at Star Lake. The deceased was 26 and is survived by his mother and 2 sisters. The body was brought here and buried Mon. morning in Calvary Cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1904
GEORGE MICHEL George Michel, 72, native of Manitowoc Rapids, died Thursday afternoon at the family home of a stroke. He had been in ill health for three years. The body will be removed to the home on Saturday afternoon from the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and it will lie in state until Monday at 9 a.m. when the funeral services will be held at the home. Burial will be in Calvary cemtery. Mr. Michel was born in Manitowoc Rapids on August 7, 1869, and lived there all his life. He was employed as a bolter at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. until he retired three years ago. He married Pauline Nuhs on June 15, 1897. The widow survives, with one daughter, Mrs. Frank Steger, and two grandchildren, all of Rapids; two brothers, William of Mishicot and Henry of Marinette; and three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kaufman of Loomis, Wis., and Mrs. Charles Becker and Mrs. Al Wetenkamp of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 31, 1941 P. 2
PAULINE MICHEL Mrs. Pauline Michel, 79, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Friday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Pauline Nuhs Jan. 1, 1876, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Nuhs and was married to George Michel June 16, 1895. They located on the homestead farm. Her husband died in 1941. She was a charter member of the Christian Mothers of the St. Paul congregation. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Steger of Sheboygan; brother, John of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 26, 1955 P. 13
ALLEN C. MIDDLETON Allen C. Middleton, age 66, of 1134 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 1999, at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum. Officiating will be Sister Jean with burial at the Calvary Cemetery. Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 19, 1999 P. A2 ******** Allen C Middleton United States Social Security Death Index Age 66 Given Name Allen Middle Name C Surname Middleton Birth Date 05 Jan 1933 State Michigan Last Place of Residence Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Previous Residence Postal Code 54220 Event Date 11 May 1999 Citing this Record "United States Social Security Death Index"
ROSE ANN MIELKE Mrs. Walter (Rose Ann) Mielke Sr., 54, of Route 1, Valders, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Richard Klingeisen officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Mielke was born June 21, 1930, in Chicago, daughter of the late Raymond and Ann Prohaska Cesak. She was married to Walter Mielke Sr. in 1947 in Calera, Ala. Survivors are the husband; son, Walter F. Mielke Jr., of Route 1, Valders; daughter and son-in-law, Roseann and James Erdmann of Route 1, Valders; grandson, Jason Walters Erdmann; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Jean Cesak of Westchester, Ill.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mrs. Lucille Mitros of Chicago, Marion and Richard Scott of South Holland, Ill., and Violet and Bud Klontz of Florida; nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Raymond Cesak, and by a grandson, James W. Erdmann. Friends may call at the Parkside Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday led by Father Klingeisen. Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 1985 P. 3
WALTER F. MIELKE Walter F. Mielke Sr., age 84, of 13032 Robley Road, Valders, entered eternal life Friday evening, Jan. 25, 2008, at his residence with his family by his side. Private funeral services for the family will be held 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Klingeisen officiating. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military rites accorded by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. Walter was born on Feb. 18, 1923, in Chicago, Ill. He was the son of the late Robert and Theresa Dollinger Mielke. Walter served in the U.S. Army overseas during World War II. After being honorably discharged, he returned to the Chicago area and became employed with Litsiner Lincoln Mercury in auto repair for 49 years. It was in 1970 when Walter and his wife moved to this area. In 1947, Walter married Rose Ann Cesak at Calera, Ala. She preceded him in death on March 3, 1985. Walter was a member of the American Legion Thompson Burkard Post No. 28 in Valders, the NWTF, WWA, Wisconsin Deer Hunters Association and Walleyes for Tomorrow. He is survived by his son: Walter F. Mielke, Jr., and partner Carol Stuckman, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law: Roseann and James Erdmann, Manitowoc; one grandson: Jason (Kimberly) Erdmann; one great-grandson who he greatly enjoyed: Jameson; one sister: Anna Croft, Edgerton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Ann, in 1985; one grandson: James W. Erdmann; two brothers: William and Robert Mielke; two sisters: Theresa Gerhartz and Olga Mathia. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Private funeral services for the family will follow on Tuesday at 1 p.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clare streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. (private and his staff at the Appleton Veterans Administration and also to Dr. (private) along with his staff at the Milwaukee Veterans Administration. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 27, 2008
HELEN MILES Mrs. Helen Miles, 99, a former Manitowoc resident who resided in Belmont, Calif., died Monday, March 28, in California. Committal services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Miles was born May 11, 1884, at Sparta, Wis. She was married to Roy Miles who preceded her in death in 1926. In 1953 she moved to Belmont, Calif., here she had resided since. She was an honorary member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ambrose and Lilas Miles of Redwood City, Calif., and Joseph and Pauline Miles of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Genevieve and John Masar of San Jose, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and a great great grandson. A son, Philip Miles of Ukiah, Calif., preceded her in death. Due to Holy Week a memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 4, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at Belmont, Calif., with Father O’Connell officiating. Friends may gather at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc, after 10 a.m. Saturday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of local funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 31, 1983 P. 3
JOSEPH C. MILES Joseph C. Miles, 84, of 1307 Marshall Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Park Lawn Home. Funeral services will be Monday, October 22, 9:30 am at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M., presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born August 19, 1906 in Beloit, Wisconsin, son of the late Roy and Helen Fitzsimmons Miles. He married the former Pauline Alaers on August 29, 1931 at St. Pius Catholic Church, Chicago, Illinois. The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary August, 1981. Mr. and Mrs. Miles owned and operated several taverns in Manitowoc for many years. Mr. Miles was employed with the United States Postal Service as a Mail Carrier and Postal Clerk for 20 years in Manitowoc and Milwaukee. Mr. Miles was a former Trustee for 10 years with the Manitowoc Library Board, he was a former member of the Manitowoc County Democratic Party for 20 years. Mr. Miles was the Charter Secretary of the Manitowoc Civil Defense Commission in 1953. He was also Treasurer of the Manitowoc Central Labor Council from 1953 - 1955. Mr. Miles was the Democratic Nominee for the Manitowoc County Clerk in 1956 - 1958. Mr. Miles was past President of the Retired Federal Employees of Manitowoc County from 1973-1974. Mr. Miles was a 25 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Manitowoc 706. He was a 25 year member of the United Commercial Travelers and Mr. Miles was a Third Degree Knights of Columbus, Two Rivers Council. Survivors include his wife, Pauline of Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Adria (Lonzo) MIles of Texas, Leroy and Bette (Herman) MIles of Port Edwards, Wisconsin; one brother and sister-in-law, Ambrose ande Lilas Miles of California; one sister, Mrs. John (Genevieve) Masar of California; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Philip. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home Sunday from 4-8 pm where a prayer service will be held at 7:45 pm by Father Jerry. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Oct. 19, 1990 - page B9
PAULINE F. MILES Pauline Miles, 84, of 1307 Marshall Street, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, February 28, 1992, at Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Funeral services will be 930 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born December 13, 1907, in Carlsville, Door County, Wis., daughter of the late John and Julia Swoboda Alaers. She married Joseph C. Miles on August 29, 1931, at St. Pius Catholic Church, Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in death October 18, 1990. The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in August of 1981. Mrs. Miles attended Holy Family Nursing School, Manitowoc, Wis. She graduated from Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, Ill. She actively pursued a nursing career for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Miles owned and operated several taverns in Manitowoc for many years. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Adria Miles of Texas, LeRoy and Bette Miles of Port Edwards, Wis.; a sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Marvin Daubner of Carlsville, Wis.; a brother-in-law and his wife, Ambrose and Lilas Miles of California; a sister-in-law, Mrs. John (Genevieve) Masar of California; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by three brothers. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm. to 8 p.m. this Monday where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. by Father Jerry. Herald Times Reporter, March 2, 1992 P. B8
ROY A. MILES LOCAL MAN PASSES AWAY AT ROCKFORD Roy A. Miles, aged 42 and father of four children, died at a Rockford, Ill., hospital Tuesday afternoon after having been ill about one month. Death is attributed to a complication of diseases. Mr. Miles and family had made this city their home for the past year, having been employed here as a mason, and a short time ago left to undergo treatment at the Illinois hospital. Besides his wife and four children, Genevieve, Joseph, Ambrose and Philip, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mattie Miles of Madison, a sister Mrs. Hattie Miles of Madison and a brother, Charles, of Sparta. Deceased was born in Evansville, December 13, 1884, and was married to Miss Ella Fitzsimmons in 1904. Funeral services will be held from the Pfeffer Undertaking chapel at 8:30 tomorrow morning to the St. Boniface church where the Rev. Father Kersten will officiate at the rites. The body will be interred at Calvary. The body of Mr. Miles will lie in state at the Pfeffer Chapel this evening from 7:30 until 9. Manitowoc Herald News, September 9, 1926 P. 2 ******** Funeral services for Roy A. Miles were held this morning from the St. Boniface church at 9 o'clock, with burial at Calvary. Mr. Miles died at the Rockford, Ill., hospital where he was undergoing treatments. Manitowoc Herald News, September 10, 1926 P. 3
ALEX E. MILLER Alex E. Miller, 82, formerly of 1127 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at the home of a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Miller, 1420 Glenwood St., Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Miller was born Jan. 14, 1885, at Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Alexander and Mary Dempsky Miller. He married Mary Schultz April 6, 1910, at North Dakota and the couple moved to Manitowoc in 1919. She died Jan. 31, 1960. He was employed as a malster at Rahr Malting Co., Manitowoc, before retiring 15 years ago and was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors include two sons, Robert, of Manitowoc and Alvin, of Two Rivers, five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by HNS members and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 3, 1967 P. 22
ALFRED MILLER, JR. Alfred Miller Jr. , age 71, of 1705 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, June 30, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 3, 1998, at the Jens Family Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Carl Meulemans, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Alfred was born September 20, 1926, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Alfred and Clara Springstube Miller. He served in the U.S. Army. He married the former Shirley Delsmann on May 24, 1947, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1997. He was a member of the Manitowoc racing Pigeon Club since 60. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jane Miller, Manitowoc,; four daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Patrick Brandl, Manitowoc, Judy and Jeffery Check, Newton, Linda and Dennis Brandl, Manitowoc, Letty and Lee Ward, Carson City, Nev.; seven grandchildren, Tami Brandl, Milwaukee, Tina Brandl, Manitowoc, Nick Brandl, Oshkosh, Rebecca Brandl, Manitowoc, Chris Brandl, Manitowoc, Callie and Joey Ward, Carson City, Nev.; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Gordon Miller, Two Rivers, Gerald and Winnie Miller, Manitowoc, Marietta Miller, Two Rivers, LaVerne Miller, Manitowoc; and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Harold Mueller, Manitowoc, Karen and Abe Abraham, Random Lake, Wis., Sharon and John Cookle, Manitowoc. He is further survived by three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Jerome Miller; and one brother-in-law, Francis Delsmann. Relatives and friends may call at the Jens Family Funeral Home from 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of services at 10 a.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 1998 P. 2
ANNA B. MILLER Mrs. John Miller, 62, of 1516 South 10th street died this morning at Holy Family hospital following a short illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow by the Pfeffer funeral home. Mrs. Miller, nee Anna Leist, was born in Reedsville in 1887 and in 1907 was married to John Miller. They lived on a farm in Cato for 42 years and moved to Manitowoc six months ago. Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Aaron Fischer of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank Schiesl of Manitowoc; four sons, Leonard of route 2, Manitowoc, Ralph of Francis Creek, John Jr., of route 3, Manitowoc, and Edward of route 3, Manitowoc; two brothers, Joe Leist of Racine and John of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Charles Goetz of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar society of Clarks Mills. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, March 1, 1950 P. 2 ******* Funeral services for Mrs. John Miller, 62, of 1516 South 10th street, who died Wednesday at Holy Family hospital, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9:30 at St. Andrew Catholic church. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate with burial in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening and the rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Miller was born in Manitowoc in 1887 and her name before marriage was Anna Leist. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 2, 1950 P. 2
ANNABELLE MILLER Annabelle M. Miller, age 77, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 at the center. She was born April 9, 1929, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late John and Clara (Tuschel) Gerl. On Nov. 27, 1954, she married Robert J. Miller in Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 2002. Annabelle was a press operator at Mirro for 25 years, retiring in 1991. Survivors include one sister-in-law: Bernice Gerl, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister-in-law: Harold and Herbert Gerl, Lester and Veronica Gerl; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Sister Francis DeSales and Marion and Edmund Dirkmann. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be Sister Michael Ann O'Donnell. Cremation has taken place with burial of the cremated remains at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5:30 p.m. Monday until the time of the memorial service at 7 p.m. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Manitowoc Health Care Center for their compassionate care and support given to Annabelle and her family. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 14, 2007
ANTHONY H. MILLER Anthony ""Tony"" H. Miller, age 84, of 1325 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, Sept. 4, 2006, at North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc and 1:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo Blvd. Site. The Rev. Dave Hoffman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Tony was born on Nov. 15, 1921, at Tisch Mills, son of the late Joseph and Rose Shusta Miller. He was a 1939 graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers. Tony was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving in the South Pacific from Nov. 7, 1942 until Dec. 22, 1945. On Jan. 26, 1944, he was married to the former Muriel Klein at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. In 1985, Tony retired from the City of Manitowoc Parks Department. Anthony was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Survivors include his wife: Muriel Klein, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: Michael A. (Joan) Miller, Land O'Lakes; one daughter: Cindy A. Miller, Manitowoc; ""special"" son: Thomas M. (Dorothy) Klein, Manitowoc; three ""special"" grandchildren: Cheryl (Dan) Reinke, Manitowoc; Todd Klein, Manitowoc and his fiancee Sue Grunow; Tonee (Paul) Hacker, Reedsville; five ""special"" great-grandchildren: Jacob, Alyssa and Brianna Reinke; Heather Klein; Tyler Peloquin; one sister: Marcella Schumacher, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Arlene Olsen, Germantown; Carol Loos, Wind Lake; Deacon Bill Klein, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. Anthony was preceded in death by one brother: Adolph Miller; two sisters: Adeline Neuman and Rose Skwor; one ""special"" great-grandson: Hunter Peloquin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Paul Neuman; Harvey Skwor; Antoinette Belongea; Beatrice Klein; Borg Olsen and Bill Loos; Martha Miller, and Viola Miller. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday and on Friday from noon until the time of services at 1 p.m. There will be a parish prayer service held at 7 p.m. Thursday, led by Deacon Bill Klein. Grandpa was always there for his family to repair and fix things. We will always remember him by all the beautiful woodworking projects he made for his family. A special thank you to the staff of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center and Dr. Mark Herring for all their care and comfort measures shown to Tony and his family. Herald Times Reporter September 2006 ******** Anthony ""Tony"" H. Miller Funeral services for Anthony ""Tony"" H. Miller, age 84, of 1325 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, who died Monday morning, Sept. 4, 2006, at North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc and 1:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo Blvd. Site. The Rev. Dave Hoffman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Tony was also preceded in death by one other brother-in-law: Glen Schumacher. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday (TONIGHT), and on Friday from noon until the time of services at 1 p.m. There will be a parish prayer service held at 7 p.m. Thursday, led by Deacon Bill Klein. Herald Times Reporter September 2006 ******** (MILLER Anthony H. 11/15/1921 9/4/2006 Phase I Patio B Tier D Crypt 7)
ARNOLD O. MILLER Arnold O. Miller, 70, of 6417 W. Custer St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, October 11, at the family residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Miller was born Feb. 28, 1910, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Joseph and Lillian Heinzen Miller. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life and attended St. Joseph Parochial School. July 23, 1935, he married Margaret Mohr at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Miller had been employed as a nursing aide at Manitowoc County Health Care Center and following his retirement in 1975 was employed part time with Dramm Corporation. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Parish and Catholic Knights No. 298. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Allen Miller and Eugene and Kay Miller of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marion and Greg Blanchard of Weyauwega and Rita and Gary Muench of Manitowoc; two brothers, Wilfred and Joseph of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Marie) Reindl of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ed (Aurelia) Brandl of Newton and 11 grandchildren. A daughter-in-law, Nancy Miller, preceded him in death in 1972. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon, where a prayer service will be at 8 o'clock by members of Holy Name Society, Catholic Knights, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, October 13, 1980 P.3
BABY BOY MILLER Private funeral services for the infant son of Cyril and Violet Strzyzewski Miller, who was born and died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Surviving in addition to the parents are three sisters, a brother (Survivors omitted for privacy.), maternal grandfather, Joseph Strzyzewski, and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Susie Miller of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 20, 1960 P. 16
BERNARD W. MILLER Bernard W. Miller, 70, of 714 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, March 1, 1989 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Deacon William Klein will officiate with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Mr. Miller was born September 9, 1918 in Wellsville, Ohio, son of the late Perry and Ethel Miller. He married the former Cecilia Stezenski in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Mr. Miller was employed with Eck Foundry for 20 years, retiring in 1983. He served in the United States Navy from 1936 to 1945. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia E. Miller of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Vern Olson of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Donald Miller of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Miller and a sister, Marion Clark. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 9 am Saturday morning and until the hour of service at 10 am. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Mar. 3, 1989 - page B8
BETTY MILLER Betty M. Miller, age 85, a resident of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died on Sunday evening, Oct. 12, 2008, at the center. She was born on Sept. 8, 1923, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Hildegard (Burkart) Stephani. Betty was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1941. On May 25, 1946, she married Winston V. Miller in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2007. Betty was involved as the parish organist for St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Grand Ave. Site, formerly St. Andrew Catholic Church for more than 50 years, who also played for numerous weddings and funerals. She was a member of the St. Therese Society of St. Andrew Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by two sisters: Helen Stephani and Mary Ellen Spruiell; and a brother: Albert Stephani. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m., led by Sister Renee Delvaux. Friends may also call on Thursday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 14, 2008
BRIDGET V. MILLER Mrs. P. A. Miller, 74, of 1118 South Seventh street, widow of a prominent Manitowoc businessman, died Friday afternoon at the home of a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 10 o’clock from the St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Miller, nee Bridget Thornton, was born at Clarks Mills in 1868 and 40 years ago was married to P.A. Miller. Her husband, who died 12 years ago, was active for many years in the grocery and mercantile business operating a store on Washington street. He headed the city’s Business Mens association for a number of years. Mrs. Miller was a member of the St. Boniface church and the Christian Mothers of that congregation. Survivors are a son, Omar, of New York city; brother, Walter, of Cato, and a sister, Josephine Thornton of this city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after seven o’clock tonight. The Christian Mothers will recite the rosary at the funeral home Sunday evening at seven o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 6, 1943 P. 2
CYNTHIA A. MILLER Cindy A. Miller, age 53, of 1325 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County. Cindy was born Oct. 12, 1953, in Manitowoc, daughter of Muriel Klein Miller and the late Anthony Miller. She graduated from Roncalli High School with the class of 1972. Cindy owned and operated The Hair Studio. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, member of the Good Look Feel Better Group, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and volunteered for the Red Cross food program. Cindy enjoyed reading, cross stitching, going out to eat, and was always willing to help anyone. Survivors include her mother, Muriel Miller, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Michael A. (Joan) Miller, Land O'Lakes; Thomas M. (Dorothy) Klein, Manitowoc; her dog: Delilah; two nieces and one nephew, Cheryl (Dan) Reinke, Manitowoc; Todd Klein and his fiancé: Sue Grunow, both of Manitowoc; Tone (Paul) Hacker, Reedsville; great nieces and nephews: Jacob, Alyssa, and Brianna Reinke; Heather Klein; Tyler Peloquin. She was preceded in death by her father: Anthony Miller on Sept. 4, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi Waldo Site. The Rev. Dan Felton will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will be at Calvary Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday (TONIGHT), at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Home of Manitowoc, 818 State St. A prayer service will be lead by Deacon Bill Klein at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society, Domestic Violence Center, or Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 2007
DELORES N. MILLER Mrs. Dolores (sic) M. Miller, 68, of 1411 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Miller, nee Dolores Allard, was born Feb. 15, 1906, at Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late William and Eleanor Gervert Allard. Survivors include two sons, Francis Murawski, of Manitowoc and James Murawski, of Oconto Falls; two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Rita) Hudy and Mrs. Patricia Hackman, of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and a great grandson. A son and daughter preceded him in death. Herald Times Reporter, July 19, 1974 P. 16
DENNIS J. MILLER Dennis J. Miller, age 49, of 1448 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, April 21, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center following a lingering illness. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 1995, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Donald Schneider with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. He was born January 6, 1946, in Manitowoc, Wis., son of the former Leona Wollersheim Miller and the late Ralph Miller. Dennis attended Adams and Cleveland School. He was employed at the Holiday House for several years. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Catholic Knights. Survivors include his mother, Leona Miller, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ron and Sandy Miller, Francis Creek, Jerry and Laverne Miller, Arizona; a twin sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Richard Schipper, Whitelaw; six nephews, Jeff, Jon, Michael and Mark Miller, Ryan and Randy Schipper; two nieces, Kris Brauer, Connie Peterson; uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Miller on March 14, 1990. Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services. There will be no Monday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Dennis was a special person to all who knew him. Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1995 P. A2
EARL J. MILLER MILLER--Earl J, 24., of route 2, Reedsville, died suddenly Tuesday at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic church at Clarks Mills, the Rev. Michael Fetko officiating. Burial at Calvary cemetery in Manitowoc. The body may be viewed after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Members of the Holy Name society will recite the rosary at 7:45 this evening, the rosary will again be recited Thursday at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 11, 1949 P. 20
EDGAR MILLER Announcement yesterday of the death of Edgar J. Miller, son of P.A. Miller, came as a shock to the community and caused sincere sorrow to a large circle of friends of the family. Mr. Miller’s death was due to pneumonia and followed an illness of but six days duration. Mr. Miller was 23 years of age, having been born in Liberty, on Nov. 10, 1895. The family removed to the city the same year. The boy attended St. Boniface school and graduated in 1910 and in 1915 graduated from the high school. Mr. Miller was associated with his father in business, conducting two stores in the grocery line. Decedent is survived by his parents and one brother, Omar Miller who is at Camp Custer. He was a member of the local council, Knights of Columbus and held the office of lecturer for the past two years. He was a quiet unassuming young man, popular with friends and possessed the qualifications of the successful business man and his death is sad. Funeral arrangements have not been made, awaiting word from his brother. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 30, 1918 ******** BROTHER AT CAMP CANNOT ATTEND BURIAL Funeral services for the late Edgar Miller will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock at St. Boniface church and will be in charge of the local council, Knights of Columbus, of which decedent was an officer, holding the position of lecturer for Manitowoc county at the time of his death. Messages received last night from Omar Miller, a brother, at Camp Custer, said that he would be unable to attend the funeral as no furlough could be secured. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 01, 1918, Page 8 ********* The Misses Margaret and Marion Shannon, Patrick McMahon and sons, Dr. Joseph and Steven McMahon, who were here to attend the funeral of the late Edgar Miller, have returned to Milwaukee. Mrs. J. P. Prokevitz and son, who were here to attend the funeral of the late Edgar Miller, and while here were guests of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Driscoll, have returned to Pulaski, Wis. Among those who were here to attend the funeral of the late Edgar Miller and have returned were: Miss Helen Miller, Evanston, Ill.; Peter Miller, Sherwood; John Miller and family, St. Nazianz; Anton Miller and family, School Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goth, Appleton; Miss Mary Donohue, Walter Shanahan, Miss Josie Shanahan, Miss Monica Conway, and Mrs. Thos. Morris, all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Thornton, Edw. And Alice Thornton, Michael Hayes, and Mrs. J.J. Clark, all of Green Bay; Peter McCabe and daughter, Mrs. Pat McCabe, Wrightstown; Mrs. Pat McNerney of Depere. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 03, 1918, Page 3
EDWARD F. MILLER Funeral services for Edward F. Miller, 70, of 1901 Viebahn Street, Manitowoc, who died Sunday afternoon, January 24, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be 9:30 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Stamborski with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm this Tuesday. Prayer service will be held at 7:45 pm this Tuesday evening led by Father Stamborski. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Andrew Church or Oncology Unit of Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Jan. 25, 1988 - page 14
ELIZEBETH MILLER Mrs. Joseph F. Miller, 59, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, died Sunday afternoon at her home, 714 S. 27th street, after a lingering illness. The former Elizabeth Heinzen, Mrs. Miller was born in Manitowoc Rapids on May 9, 1885. After her marriage to Mr. Miller on Nov. 9, 1908, the couple settled on a farm at Manitowoc Rapids, residing there until two years ago when they moved to this city. Besides the husband, five children survive, namely, Mrs. Edwin Brandl, Orman, Mrs. Clarence Reindl, Manitowoc Rapids; Arnold, city; Wilfred, and Joseph Jr., both of Silver Lake. Sixteen grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar society of St. Paul’s church and the CMA society and the Catholic Knights of the Silver Lake congregation. The local society will pray the rosary for its departed member at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday evening at the Pfeffer funeral home where the body is lying in state. The funeral will be Wednesday morning, 9:45 from the funeral home, and 10 o’clock at St. Paul’s Catholic church, with the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 5, 1945 P. 2
ELMER F. MILLER Elmer (Al) Miller, 71 of 4624 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday, Oct. 4, at home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cy Van Heeswyk will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Miller was born Aug. 30, 1908, at Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late August and Anna Keip Miller. He married Ruth Kreil Nov. 25, 1946, at Manitowoc. He had been owner of Al Miller’s Auto Service in Manitowoc for 35 years, retiring in 1978. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a son, Elmer J. Miller of Appleton; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Leonard and Martha Miller of Two Rivers nad Loi Kanneman of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and his father-in-law, Nick Kreil of Manitowoc and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday evening. Herald Times Reporter, October 5, 1979 P. 3
GLADYS L. MILLER Gladys Miller, 80, died Friday evening, January 20, 1989 at Meritor Methodist Hospital, Madison. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard Klingeisen and entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mrs. Miller was born June 27, 1908 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Bertler Peronto. She married E. William Miller on October 14, 1933 at Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1988. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Roland and Eleanor Peronto of Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Gerald Schoebel of Manitowoc and Ruth and Leo Brennan of Madison; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis and Raymond and four sisters, Myrtle, Agnes, Grace and Carol. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 7:30 pm Monday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm by Deacon William Klein. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., Jan. 22, 1989 - page 7 ******** (MILLER Gladys L. 6/27/1908 1/20/1989 Phase I Cor A NE Tier C Crypt 7)
JOHN J. MILLER (d. 1950) John J. Miller Sr., 64, of 1035 South 17th Street, stricken suddenly ill Tuesday at home, died last night at the Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9 am Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. He was born in Cato in 1885 and in 1907 married Miss Anna Leist. He farmed for 42 years in Cato. Eight months ago they moved to the city and Mrs. Miller died in March, since which time Mr. Miller had resided with a daughter, Mrs. Frank Schiesl. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Clarks Mills. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Schiesl and Mrs. Aaron Fischer of this city; four sons, Leonard of route 2, Manitowoc, Ralph of Francis Creek and John and Edward of route 3, Manitowoc; brother, Joseph of this city; sister, Mrs. Louis Meyer of this city and 18 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening where the rosary will be recited at 8o'clock tonight and at the same hour Thursday evening Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., May 17, 1950 - page 2
JOHN MILLER (d. 1979) John J. Miller Jr., 63, of 3627 S. 36th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and entombment will be in Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mr. Miller was born Nov. 8, 1915, in Cato Falls, Manitowoc County, son of the late John and Anna Liest Miller Sr. He married Lola Riendl June 20, 1900, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Prior to his retirement in 1974 he had been employed at Eck Foundry. Mr. and Mrs. Miller also owned and operated a farm from which they retired in 1978. Survivors include his wife, Lola, four sons and three daughters-in-law, Paul and Judy of Manitowoc, James and Linda of Reedsville, William and Shirley of Cato and David of Manitowoc; three brothers, Leonard, Ralph and Edward and two sisters, Mrs. Aaron (Margaret) Fischer and Mrs. Frank (Florence) Schiel of Manitowoc and 11 grandchildren. A brother, Earl, preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 1979 P. 3 ******** (MILLER John 11/8/1915 6/28/1979 Phase I Cor B SW Tier D Crypt 6)
JOSEPH F. MILLER Joseph F. Miller, Sr., 82, died Saturday afternoon at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reindl, Rt. 1, Manitowoc. He had been ill two months. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. D. F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Miller was born March 20, 1881, at Cato Falls, son of the late Wenzel and Margaret Rappel Miller. He married Elizabeth Heinzen Nov. 9, 1908, at St. Joseph Church and the couple farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids until 1942, retiring and moving to Manitowoc. Mrs. Miller died Feb. 4, 1945. In 1950, Mr. Miller moved to Rt. 4, Manitowoc, to reside with a son, Wilfred, until his recent illness. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church and a 50-year member of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edwin Brandl of Rt. 1, Newton, and Mrs. Clarence Reindl of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; three sons, Arnold and Joseph Jr., of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Wilfred of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Louis Meyer of Manitowoc; 26 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this Monday evening. Two Rivers Reporter, September 16, 1963 P. M-13
LAVERNE C. MILLER LaVerne C. Miller, age 80, formerly of 1720 Viebahn St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2005, at the Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at the Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, 1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. The former LaVerne Halverson was born March 20, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward and Blanche Zagrodnik Halverson. She was a 1943 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. In the past, LaVerne worked as a secretary for Job Service in Manitowoc, retiring in 1986. She was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She is survived by a special friend: Friedolin W. "Fritz" Luchsinger of Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter September 2005
LEONA E. MILLER Leona E. Miller, age 99, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. Leona was born on June 13, 1917 in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Adelman Wollersheim. On July 20, 1938 she was united in marriage to Ralph W. Miller at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. He preceded her in death on March 14, 1990. Leona was employed at Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc for 25 years as a nurse's aide. She was a dedicated caregiver to her son Dennis. Leona so much enjoyed family get-togethers, her birthday group, and crafts. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Ron and Sandy Miller, Manitowoc; her daughter and son-in-law: Diane and Richard Schipper, Cato; daughter-in-law: LaVerne Miller, Las Vegas, NV; eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren, sister-in-law: Ella Wollersheim, nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Anna Wollersheim; two sons: Dennis and Jerry; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Frieda and Lenard Miller, and Adeline and Edmund Schad; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Arthur and Rosemary Wollersheim, and LeRoy Wollersheim; and an infant brother: Francis; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: John and Lola Miller, Earl Miller, Edward and Lila Miller, Aaron and Margaret Fischer, and Frank and Florence Schiesl. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Michael Warden with burial to take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Following the funeral services at the church a luncheon will be held for relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com. The family wishes to thank the 3rd and 4th floor staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Home Care Health Service Hospice for the kind and compassionate care given to our Mother. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Dec. 29, 2016
LILA M. MILLER Lila M. Miller, age 96, a resident of the Gardens at Felician Village, died on Wednesday morning, February 4, 2015 at Aurora Bay Care, Green Bay surrounded by her loving family. Lila was born on September 14, 1918 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and Agatha (Wagner) Adelman. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1935. On June 14, 1938 she married Edward Frank Miller at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1988. Lila was a member of the St. Clare Society, the Daughters of Isabella and the Silver Creek Firemen's Auxiliary. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law: Marilyn and Roger Dickert, Mukwonago, Joan and John Van Der Male, Sheboygan, Sylvia and Kenneth Scherer, Cleveland, Susan and James DuPont, Manitowoc; four sons and daughters-in-law: John (Jack) and Jane Miller, Kingsford, MI, Richard E. and Jeanne Miller, Manitowoc, Joseph F. and Ellen Miller, Onalaska, Edward G. and Linda Miller, Manitowoc; 23 grandchildren; 37 and 3/4 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren; one sister-in-law: Leona Miller, Manitowoc. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Harold Adelman, Alvin and Gertrude Adelman; six brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Leonard and Frieda Miller, Ralph Miller, John and Lola Miller, Earl Miller, Aaron and Margaret Fischer, Frank and Florence Schiesl. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Ave), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Rich Bahnaman. The visitation will continue on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. 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. Lila's greatest joy was spending time with her loving family. She also enjoyed cooking, quilting, crocheting, card games (especially Sheepshead) and was an avid Manitowoc Lincoln High School basketball fan and listened to every Friday night game on the radio. The family wishes to thank Jenna, her great granddaughter, who assisted in her care. We also wish to thank Aurora Bay Care of Green Bay for the special treatment given to our mom and family. Manitowoc Herald Times February 6, 2015
LOLA MILLER Lola L. Miller, age 89, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, at Shady Lane. She was born April 6, 1917, in Antigo, daughter of the late Frank and Kathrine (Zipperer) Reindl. On June 17, 1939, she married John J. Miller Jr. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. He preceded her in death June 28, 1979. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law: Paul A. and Judith Miller, Manitowoc; David B. Miller, Reedsville; two daughters-in-law: Shirley Miller, Kellnersville; Linda Miller, Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister: Dorothy Kronfrost, Mishicot; and two sisters-in-law: Lila Miller and Leona Miller, both of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by two sons: James and William Miller; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Bernard and Pearl Reindl, Elmer and Mary Reindl, Leonard and Dolores Reindl; one sister and two brothers-in-law: Gladys and Joseph Lemberger, Paul Kronfrost; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Margaret and Aaron Fischer; Florence and Frank Schiesl; and four brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law: Leonard and Frieda Miller, Ralph Miller, Edward Miller and Earl Miller. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi, Grand Avenue Site, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Hoffman with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, where a prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Friends may also call on Friday morning, Nov. 3, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi, Grand Avenue Site, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter. Herald Times Reporter October 2006 ******** Lola L. Miller Funeral services for Lola L. Miller, age 89, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, who died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, at Shady Lane, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi, Grand Avenue Site, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Hoffman with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (TONIGHT), Nov. 2, 2006, where a prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Friends may also call on Friday morning, Nov. 3, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi, Grand Avenue Site, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter November 2006 ******** (MILLER Lola 4/6/1917 10/30/2006 Phase I Cor B SW Tier D Crypt 6)
MARGARET MILLER (d. 1986) Mrs. Margaret M. Miller Krueger, 69, of 615 Cleveland Avenue, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, March 12, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11:30 am Saturday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 12 noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Stanley Brown with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Krueger was born March 19, 1916, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the late George and Genevieve Beadke Eisenschink. She was employed by Mirro Corporation for 17 years, retiring in 1982. She married Raymond Miller on October 23, 1934, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death December 29, 1965. She later married Elmer Krueger on July 1, 1973. He preceded her in death May 16, 1984. Mrs. Krueger was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son, Ronald G. Miller of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Steven and Kim Miller, both of Appleton; two step sons and two step daughters-in-law, Roger and Jean Krueger of Manitowoc and Kendall and Genevieve Krueger of Manitowoc; three step daughters and step sons-in-law, Beverly and Florian Riederer of Fond du Lac, Bernadine and James Robins of Brandon, Wisconsin and Barbara and Tom Sturtz of Manitowoc; a brother and a sister-in-law, Arthur and Lucille Eisenschink of Manitowoc; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Susan Gavin of Manitowoc, Theresa and Joe Leonowiczi of Green Bay, Dorothy Miller of Manitowoc and Mary Brunmeier of Manitowoc; 27 step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Friday afternoon. A prayer service will be held Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald times - Thurs., March 13, 1986 - page 22
MARGARET A. MILLER (d. 2003) Margaret A. Miller, age 93, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, July 28, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Margaret was born Aug. 9, 1909, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Ida Holschbach Mohr. On July 23, 1935, she married Arnold Miller at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Arnold preceded her in death Oct. 11, 1980. In 1950, the couple moved to Alverno where they operated a grocery store and feed mill for a number of years. Margaret was employed at Sammon’s and later Malek’s grocery store. She was also employed at Silver Lake College for eight years and at Muench’s Supper Club for seven years until her retirement. Margaret was a member of the Christian Women of St. Joseph Catholic Chuch of Alverno and the Catholic Knights, Branch #298. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law: Marian and Greg Blanchard, Waupauca; Rita Muench, Manitowoc; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Allen Miller, Manitowoc, Eugene and Kay Miller, Clarks Mills; nine grandchildren: Bill (Kelly) Blanchard, Peggy (Eric) Rowley, Becky Muench, Brian (Kristin) Muench, Lisa (Paul) Krzyzaniak, Kim (John) Senn, Steve (Chris (Miller, Mitch Miller, Monte (Nancy) Miller; 13 great-grandchildren; twin sisters: Agnes Zeman, Manitowoc; Catherine Close, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law: Helen Mohr, Manitowoc; Florence Siehr, Manitowoc; Aurelia Brandl, Fond du Lac; and a brother-in-law: Clarence Reindl, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Nancy Miller; grandson: Eric Blanchard; a granddaughter; Melanie Miller; a brother: Thomas Mohr; a sister and brother-in-law: Leone and Eugene Spevachek; and five brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Victor Zeman, Alfred Close, Wilfred and Rosella Miller, Joseph Miller, Marie Reindl and Ed Brandl. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Brenda Korinek. The family will also greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 10 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 2003
MARY MILLER Mrs. Alex Miller, 67, of 1127 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two days. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Mary Schultz was born Feb. 18, 1892, at St. Anthony, N.D., daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline Schultz. She was married to Alex Miller at St. Anthony April 6, 1920, and the couple came to Manitowoc in 1949. She was a member of St. Ann Society of St. Boniface Church. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, two sons, Robert of Manitowoc and Alvin of Two Rivers; five brothers, Joseph and Henry of the State of Washington, Roy and Peter of the State of California and Ted of the State of North Dakota; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Johnson of the State of Washington and Mrs. Darline Winter of the State of Montana; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 1, 1960
NANCY MILLER Mrs. Allen Miller, 29, of 2316 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Miller, nee Nancy Ann Wier, was born Aug. 1, 1943, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Peter and Valeria Osesek-Wier. She was married to Allen F. Miller Nov. 30, 1963, at Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 27, 1972
PETER MILLER LONG ILLNESS IS FATAL TO PETER MILLER Business, Fraternal and Civic Leader of City Dies Sunday at Family Home An illness of several months' duration during which he underwent and operation at Milwaukee, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock claimed the life of Peter A. Miller, well-known business man, fraternal worker and civic leader of the city. Death occurred at the family home at 1118 S. Seventh street and was due to pernicious anemia. The end found members of the immediate family at his bedside as death was not unexpected, Mr. Miller having gradually become worse in recent weeks. He had apparently recovered from the effects of the operation three months ago but his other illness consistently became more severe and brought death yesterday. In Business Many Years Born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county, on January 29, 1868, Mr. Miller was 63 years of age at the time of his death. When a lad of four years he came to the town of Meeme, this county, in the fall of 1872 and since then made his home in the county and city. He came to the city of Manitowoc in 1896 and almost immediately became active in business and other activities of the city. For 30 years he successfully conducted retail grocery stores in Manitowoc, owning an establishment at Fifteenth and Washington streets for many years. During the past five years he was engaged in the wholesale sugar business. Mr. Miller was twice married, his first wife, Miss Nellie McMahon dying some years ago. He later married Miss Bridget Thorton who with one son, Homer of the Chase National Bank in New York City, two brothers, Anton of School Hill, this county, and Andrew of Oakland, California, and one sister, Mrs. Peter Ketter of Westphalia, Kansas, survive him. Another son, Edgar, died several years ago. His son, Homer, recently returned to New York after a visit with his father here but again arrived in Manitowoc on Friday when it was evident that Mr. Miller's condition was taking a turn for the worse. Funeral On Wednesday Solemn high mass services will be held for Mr. Miller at the St. Boniface church on Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock and interment will take place at Calvary cemetery. Active in Many Groups For the past 35 years, Mr. Miller was in the forefront of every movement for the advancement of the interests of this community. Every merchants' association and every attempt at a chamber of commerce, regardless of what name, and community enterprises such as Manitou-e'en found him among those actively participating in making the measure a success. Manitowoc Herald News, WI Monday, February 9, 1931 pg. 2 ******** P.A. MILLER NEAR DEATH FROM GAS Well Known Business Man Overcome While in Bath Thursday WIFE RESCUES HIM JUST IN NICK OF TIME Overcome by gas while in his bath, P.A. Miller, a well known Washington Street grocer and secretary of the Citizen's Association had a close call to death Thursday night, Mr. Miller having been found in the bathroom, unconscious, by his wife who discovered his plight when she heard moans from the bathroom and investigated, finding the door locked and unable to get a response from her husband. Neighbors who were summoned assisted in caring for Mr. Miller until the arrival of a physician who worked over him for some time before he was restored. Though weak from effects of the gas, Mr. Miller is about and will suffer no permanent injury from his experience. Mr. Miller had completed his bath and while dressing turned off the gas in the small heater which is used for heating the room. He failed, however, to turn the jet completely off, though sufficiently so to extinguish the flame and the gas escaped in considerable quantity. Though Mr. Miller noticed the gas fumes in the room, he paid no heed to the fact for the reason that gas company employees had been at the Miller home to make repairs during the day and had disconnected the pipe and the family had been troubled all day by the small of gas. Mrs. Miller who was about the house and store noticed the long absence of her husband and when she heard moans from the bathroom hastened to investigate. Finding the door locked and unable to gain response to her calls, she hurridly summoned Mr. Max Staehle, who resides near by and neighbor who assisted in removing Mr. Miller from the bathroom it being necessary to break a window to reach the room. Dr. Staehle worked over the unconscious man for nearly an hour before he was restored and Mr. Miller suffered from the effects of the gas all night but is recovered. Mr. Miller's experience is similar to that of J. G. Johnson, a few months ago. Mr. Johnson having been overcome while taking a bath when in some manner a gas jet was turned on. Mr. Miller is one of the best known merchants of the city and has been prominent in organization and work of the Citizen's Association of which he is secretary, having held the position since the organization of the association two years ago. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Apr. 22, 1910 - page 1
RALPH W. MILLER Ralph W. Miller, 75, of 1448 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 1990, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William Zimmer with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born May 8, 1914, son of the late John and Anna Leist. He married Leona Wollersheim, July 20, 1938, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Mr. Miller began his career as a Auto Truck Mechanic at the Central Garage, Potter, Wisonsin. He was employed at the Princl Transfer Company, Mishicot, for 22 years until his retirement in 1977. Mr. Miller was an avid woodworker and gardener. He was a member of Manitowoc Senior Center and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Leona, three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jerry and LaVerne Miller of Arizona, Ron and Sandy Miller of Francis Creek, Dennis Miller at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Richard Schipper of Whitelaw; a brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Frieda Miller of Two Rivers; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Aaron Fischer of Manitowoc; 8 grandchildren, Michael, Mark, Kristen, Connie, John, Jeff and his wife, Mary, and Ryan Miller and Randy Schipper; two great grandchildren, Paydon John Miller and Matthew Todd Brauer. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl, Edward and John, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Florence and Frank Schiesl. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Rev. William Zimmer. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
RAYMOND J. MILLER Raymond J. Miller, 58, of 615 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday noon at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Miller was born March 13, 1907, at Cooperstown, son of the late Matthew and Katherine Baumgart Miller. He married Maragerat Eisenschink Oct. 23, 1934 at Manitowoc, and the couple located at Cooperstown for six years and then returned to the city. He as a member of the Holy Name Society and the Aluminum Workers Local 125. He is survived by his wife, a son, Ronald, of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. 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, December 29, 1965 P. 7
ROBERT J. MILLER Robert J. Miller, age 76, of 1716 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, Dec. 13, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Sister Renee Delvuax with burial of the cremated remains at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. Robert was born June 9, 1926 in Manitowoc, son of the late Alex E. and Mary Schultz Miller. He served his country during WWII with the U.S. Navy. On Nov. 27, 1954 he married the former Annabelle Gerl in Waukegan, IL. Robert worked at Hamilton Manufacturing Company in Two Rivers for 34 years, retiring in 1988. Survivors include his wife: Annabelle Miller, Manitowoc; Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Robert was also preceded in death by a brother: Alvin E. Miller. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, for a memorial visitation, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, December 15, 2002 pg. A5
RUTH M. MILLER Ruth M. Miller, age 89, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, entered into eternal rest, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at North Ridge. Private family visitation and funeral services will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center. The Rev. David Hoffman will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Ruth was born July 11, 1915 in Manitowoc, Wis., to the late Nicholas and Marie Bauer Kreil. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1933. On Nov. 25, 1946, she married Elmer (Al) Miller in Manitowoc. Mr. Miller preceded her in death, Oct. 4, 1979. For many years, Ruth was employed by the S.S. Kresge Co., and then by the Manitowoc Company. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include her sister, Lois Kanneman of Manitowoc; a niece, Pat Gilbert of Two Rivers; a special friend, Helen Rydjewski of Manitowoc; also other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the Miller family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter January 2005
SHIRLEY A. MILLER Shirley Miller, age 69, of 3705 S. 15th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997, at her residence. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 197, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Tom Wojciechowski, O.F.M. She was born August 20, 1927, in Rockwood, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Katherine Mulholland Delsman. She was educated in the Manitowoc School System and graduated with the Class of 1945 from Lincoln High School. She married Alfred Miller on May 24, 1947, in Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Alfred Miller, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Diane Miller, Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Patrick Brandl, Manitowoc, Judy and Jeffrey Check, Newton, Linda and Dennis Brandl, Manitowoc, Letty and Joe Ward, Carson City, Nev.; one brother and sister-in-law, Allan and Rapee-phan Delsman, Korot, Thailand; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen and Lloyd Wilda, Two Rivers, Kathleen and George Holdorf, Janesville, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Tami Brandl, Milwaukee, Tina Brandl, Manitowoc, Nick Brandl, Manitowoc, Rebecca Brandl, Manitowoc, Chris Brandl, Manitowoc, Callie and Joey Ward, Carson City, Nev.; five brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Francis. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 3, 1997 P. A2
WILLIAM E. MILLER E. William Miller, 84, of Evanston and Skokie, Illinois, passed away. Funeral services will be 10 am Mnday at St. Joan of Arc Church, 9248 Longdale Avenue, Skokie, Illinois. Entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Gladys (Peronto) Miller and three sisters-in-law, Josephine Scheubel of Manitowoc, Ruth Brennen of Madison and Eleanor Peronto of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Miller and a sister, Betty Miller. Friends may call at Donnellan-Fitzgerald-Franklin Funeral Home, 1571 Maple Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, 3 pm to 9 pm Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., June 3, 1988 - page 15 ******** (MILLER William E. 9/14/1903 5/31/1988 Phase I Cor A NE Tier C Crypt 6)
WINSTON V. MILLER Winston V. Miller, age 83, formerly of 1813 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, and currently of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Monday morning, March 26, 2007, at the center. He was born July 14, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Hugh and Florence (Vornholt) Miller. Winston served in the U.S. Army in the 77th Troop Carrier Squadron Unit of the First Allied Airborne Army during World War II. On May 25, 1946, he married the former Betty Stephani in Manitowoc. Winston was a postal clerk with the U.S. Post Office, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Manitowoc and the Postal Union. Survivors include his wife, Betty Miller, Manitowoc; and two daughters and a son-in-law, Marie Miller and Roger Wright; and Helen Miller, all of Kansas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother: Harold Miller; and a sister and brother-in-law, Ora and Robert Showers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Ave., Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Friends may also call Thursday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Ave., Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, March 27, 2007 pg. A3
ANNA MILSKI WUNDERLICH (nee Bahr) Mrs. Charles Wunderlich, 85, of 1015 Green St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Wunderlich, the former Anna Bahr, was born at Manitowoc on Feb. 7, 1871, daughter of the late Frederick and Rose Herrmann Bahr. She was a seamstress in her early years and in ???? was married to Frank Milski. The couple lived in Chicago. He died in 1913. Later she was married to Mr. Wunderlich. The couple resided at Manitowoc where he was a barber. He died in 1948. Mrs. Wunderlich was a charter member of St. Andrew Church and the St. Therese Society of the church. She also was a member of the St. Therese Aid Society. Surviving her are a son, Eugene F. Milski of Chicago; four step-daughters, Mrs. R.J. Sullivan of Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. Peter Sypniewski of Chicago and Miss Sylvia Wunderlich and Mrs. Kenneth W. Robertson of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. John Retzold of Chicago; six grandchildren and six great grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday by the St. Therese Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 20, 1956 P. 17 (Note: She is buried with her first husband Milski)
CLARA MILSKI Mrs. Max Milski, lifelong Manitowoc resident, died early Saturday morning at the home, 1322A S. 13th St., after a lingering illness. She was 83. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Clara Kadow was born March 14, 1877, daughter of the late Leon and Frances Riederer Kadow. She was married to Max Milski Oct. 14, 1902, and the couple celebrated the golden anniversary of the wedding in 1952. She was a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Society of St. Boniface Church. Surviving are the husband, a daughter, Miss Mildred Milski, a son, Edwin, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Guidinger and Mrs. Theo. Posen, of Manitowoc; a brother, Alex, of De Pere; a grandson (Survivor omitted for privacy.) and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 4 p.m. the Daughters of Isabella and at 7:30 p.m. St. Ann Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1960 P. 3
EDWIN J. MILSKI Mr. Edwin J. Milski, 86, of 928A S. 14th street, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, June 1, 1992, at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born September 12, 1905, in Manitowoc, son of the late Max and Clara Kadow Milski. He resided in Manitowoc all his life and attended Manitowoc schools. He married the former LaVerne A. Kramer on November 9, 1938, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement at the age of 75, he had been employed by J. Pfeffer Sons for many years and also by The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc. Mr. Milski was a member of St. Boniface Parish. Survivors include his wife, LaVerne; a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Mona Milski of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Michael Milski and his wife Jackie, Marc Milski and his wife Jenny, Linda Lettenberger and her husband Steve, Martin Milski; a great granddaughter, Tiffany Lettenberger. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mildred Milski. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 8:30 a.m., Wednesday morning until the time of services. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, June 1, 1992 P. A2
FELIX MILSKI From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902: Death Sun., following a 2-wk. illness, of Felix Milski, a well-known and respected resident of our city. The deceased, who was born in Germany 20 Apr. 1842, came to America in 1882 and settled in Manitowoc. He worked many years here as a joiner. A few years ago he fell ill and never fully recovered. He leaves a widow and 8 children to mourn his early death. The funeral was held Tues. morning from the Catholic Church. Exactly one week earlier, his son Max celebrated his wedding with Miss Kadow, "so life and death often lie close to each other. ******* After an illness of two weeks, Felix Milski, and aged south side resident, yielded the struggle and entered into the sleep of death. His demise occurred in the early evening and was not unexpected. Decedent had been a resident of the city and was well known. He was born in Germany April 20, 1842 and continued his residence there until 1882. Until of late years Mr. Milski had been employed as a carpenter. Two weeks ago he suffered an attack of illness and has failed steadily until death came to relieve him. A family of eight children survive him. They are Frank, Chicago, Leo, Milwaukee, Max, Paul, Roman, Mrs. Joseph Willinger, Mrs. C. Wunderlich and Miss Elsie of this city. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface Catholic church at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning and interment will be at Calvary. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 20, 1902 P.1
FRANK MILSKI DEATH TAKES FRANK MILSKI AT CHICAGO Frank Milski, a former well known resident of this city, who for years conducted a barber shop here and later engaged in the same business at Chicago, died in that city early today and the body will be brought here for burial tomorrow. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church Monday morning. Mr. Milski’s death was due to illness from which he had suffered for nearly a year. For ten days past his condition had been critical and the announcement of his death was not wholly unexpected. Deceased was 46 years of age, having been born September 9, 1867. He engaged in business here as a young man and ten years ago located at Chicago where he conducted a shop on Fifth avenue. Mr. Milski is survived by his wife and one son at Chicago, two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Willinger, Mr. A. Geertz, this city, and four brothers, Max and Roman, this city, Leo of Milwaukee and Paul of St. Paul. Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 18, 1913 P. 8
LAVERNE A. MILSKI LaVerne A. Milski, age 90, a resident of St. Mary’s Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, March 9, 1999, at the home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, 1999 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born February 8, 1909, at Clintonville, Wis., daughter of the late John and Ida Brown Kramer. On November 9, 1938, she married Edwin J. Milski at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1992. LaVerne was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and a former member of the Daughters of Isabella and the St. Anne Altar Society. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Mona Milski, Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Michael and his wife Jacque Milski, Madison, Linda Lettenberger and her fiancé, Bruce Lukes, Manitowoc, Marc and his wife, Jennie Milski, Burlington, Marty and his wife, Molly Milski, Milwaukee; four great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Joe, Jordan, and Abigail; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank Kramer, South Bend, Ind., Harold and Martha Kramer, Manitowoc, Edith Kramer, Manitowoc, Isabella Kramer, Waupaca; two sisters, Dorothy Neilitz, and Arlene Herrmann, both of Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Clayton, Lester and Dorothy Neilitz, and Archie Herrmann, both of Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Clayton, Lester and Leo; two brothers-in-law, Raymond Neilitz, and Hilary Herrmann; and one sister-in-law, Katherine Kramer. The family will receive relatives and friend at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Friday until the time of service. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1999 P. A2
JOHANN MILSKI From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1895: Death Tues. of Johann Milski, son of Main St. resident Felix Milski. The deceased was born 09 Jan. 1886 and has been ill since childhood with a combination of illnesses so that his afflicted body never grew at a normal rate. ******** John Melski birth: 9 January 1886 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 4 September 1895 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: Felix Melski mother: Mary Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MARIA MILSKI ANOTHER OF OLD RESIDENTS PASSES AWAY Mrs. Mary Milski, Widow of Late F. Milski, Called By Death Death claimed Mrs. Mary, widow of the late Felix Milski at her home, 1125 South Seventh street, Saturday afternoon after an illness of several weeks from nerve paralysis. The body was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Willinger, and funeral services will be held from St. Boniface church Wednesday morning at nine with interment at Calvary. Mrs. Milski was born in Germany Dec. 1, 1847 and came to this country with her family and located in this city in 1884 and has since resided here. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Willinger and Mrs. Arthur Goerdts and four sons, Max and Roman of this city, Paul of St. Paul and Leo of Milwaukee. Mr. Milski died fifteen years ago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 25, 1918, Page 6
MAX MILSKI Max Milski, 88, (photo) of 1322 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient two days. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Milski was born Dec. 22, 1872, at Bromberg, Germany, son of the late Felix and Marie Retzka Milski. He came to the United States at the age of 12 and learned the carpentry trade. He was employed by Smalley Manufacturing Co., Manitowoc, until he opened his own business, a bookstore in 1909 at Ninth and Jyay (sic) streets, Manitowoc. Ill health forced him to retire in 1938. He married Clare Kadow Oct. 14, 1902, at Manitwooc and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1952 with an open house in their home at 1322 S. 13th St. His wife preceded him in death in 1960. Mr. Milski was a membeer of the Catholic Order of Foresters and a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mildred, of Manitowoc; a son, Edwin, of Manitowoc; a brother, Roman, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Geerdts, of Manitowoc and a grandson (private), of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock this Friday evening by members of the Daughters of Isabella, the Holy Name Society and members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 21, 1961 P.13
MILDRED M. MILSKI Mildred M. Milski, 80, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday morning, April 30, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Milski was born April 8, 1904, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Max and Clara Kadow Milski. She was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and attended St. Boniface Parochial School and also was a graduate of Manitowoc Business College. Prior to retirement, she had been employed in the office of Mirro Aluminum Company. She was a member of Daughters of Isabella and St. Ann Altar Society of St. Boniface Parish. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Laverne Milski; an aunt, Theo (sic) Posen; a nephew, Leon Milski, all of Manitowoc, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 9 a.m. Wednesday, where a rosary service will be at 9:30 a.m. by members of Daughters of Isabella and St. Ann Society. There will be on Tuesday visitation at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Herald Times Reporter, May 1, 1984 P. 3
THEOFA MILSKI Death of a 1 week old daughter of Frank Milski on Thursday morning last week of child cholera. The small body was buried Friday morning in the Catholic cemetery. Der Nord Westen - May 19, 1898 ******** Theofa M Milski Wisconsin Death Index Name Theofa M Milski Event Type Death Event Date 12 May 1898 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0268 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Theofa Marie Milski Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Theofa Marie Milski Gender Female Death Date 12 May 1898 Death Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 0 Birth Date 01 May 1898 Birthplace Manitowoc Race White Father's Name Frank Milski Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Name Anna Bahr Mother's Birthplace Manitowoc "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** Theofa Marie Milski Wisconsin, Death Records Name Theofa Marie Milski Event Type Death Event Date 1898 Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Residence Place Manitowoc, Gender Female Age 0 Race W Birth Date 01 May 1898 Birth Year (Estimated) 1898 Birthplace Manitowoc, Burial Place Manitowoc, Wis. Cemetery Catholic Cemetery Father's Name Frank Milski Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Name Anna Bahr Mother's Birthplace Manitowoc, "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
JAMES G. MIRKES Jimmy, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Mirkes, of 1925 South 10th St., died late yesterday at the Holy Family Hospital. Death was due to pneumonia. He was born in this city August 22, 1935 and is survived by the parents and a sister, Carole. Grandparents, Mrs. Hugo Belinski of this city and Mrs. Amelia Mirkle of Shawano also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 am from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at nine o’clock from the St. Andrew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 pm tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., Apr. 20, 1940
LEIGHTON F. MIRKES Leighton (LATE) Mirkes, 74, of 1929 S. 29th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Feb .15, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 12 noon Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. James J. Stamborski. Mr. Mirkes was born April 6, 1908, at Shawano, son of the late Frank and Amelia Zeuske Mirkes. He married Margaret Belinske June 1, 1932, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was the owner, along with his wife, Margaret, of Late’s Drive Inn, Manitowoc, until their retirement in 1967. He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc Senior Citizens and was very active in the bowling circles in Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. Mirkes celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1982. Survivors include his wife, Margaret (Marge), a daughter, Carole Mirkes; two grandsons, James and David De Zeeuw and a granddaughter, Kristen De Zeeuw of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Violet Mirkes of Manitowoc and a sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Alfred Henke of Shawano and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lydia Mirkes of Sheboygan and Mrs. Sylvia Mirkes of Sturgeon Bay. A son James and three brothers, Floyd, Lester and Arno preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services. The family requests memorials to St. Andrew Catholic Church. Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 1983. ******** (06 Apr 1908/Feb 1983/SSDI)
MARGARET K. MIRKES Margaret K. Mirkes, age 82, formerly of 1929 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, February 11, 1995, at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Memorial Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 1995, at St. Mary’s Chapel. Father Tom Wojciechowski will officiate with cremation having taken place. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born December 10, 1912, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Hugo and Catherine Knechtel Belinske. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School. She married Leighton Mirkes June 1, 1932, in Manitowoc. The couple resided in Manitowoc all their lives. They were former owners of the Late’s Bar-B-Q, Manitowoc, until retiring in 1967. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, St. Theresa Society of the church, and was a senior citizen. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Dr. David Pfaffenbach, Cleveland, Wis.; three grandchildren, James and Susan DeZeeuw, Appleton, David and DeZeeuw, Milwaukee, Christine DeZeeuw, Green Bay; two great-grandchildren, Laura and Michael, Appleton. She was preceded in death by a son, John, two brothers and a sister. She was very fond of music and loved to play her organ. She was a loving, caring person, putting others ahead of herself. Friends may greet the family from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, until the time of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation at the funeral home. The Jens Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 1995 P. A2 ******** (10 Dec 1912/12 Feb 1995/SSDI)
HARRIET MITCHELL DIED: Mrs. Harriet Mitchell, of Chicago, a sister of Mrs. M.H. Murphy, died last Saturday at Chicago. Mrs. Mitchell is well remembered and esteemed by many of the older inhabitants. She had been a widow for some years and for many months has been a sufferer from paralysis. She was 63 years of age. Her only surviving child is Edward of Chicago. The remains were brought to Manitowoc Monday afternoon after church services at Chicago, and were taken directly to Calvary from the station. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 27, 1910 pg. 1 ******** Mrs. Harriet Mitchel of Chicago was buried at Manitowoc this week Mrs. Mitchel's maiden name was Flyn and many years ago lived in this city. Mr. Geo. Flynn of Chicago, a brother of the deceased attended the funeral. Mr. Flyn made his Two River's friends a visit this week. The Reporter - Tues., Feb. 1, 1910
MARY ANN MITCHELL Mary Ann J. Mitchell, age 79, of 1602 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 10, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. She was born on Dec. 16, 1928, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Tillie (Revolinski) Korlesky. Mary Ann was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1945. On June 17, 1950, she married Joseph P. Mitchell at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mary Ann began her employment at the Manitowoc Company, but she devoted her life to her family and music. Mary Ann's passion was teaching piano and organ at her home. She was actively involved as the parish organist for St. Francis of Assisi Parish, who also played for numerous weddings and funerals throughout the past 50 years. She was the organist of the Young Men's Choir at St. Boniface Catholic Church and an accompanist for the Men's Choir of Holy Innocents until her retirement in 2006. Mary Ann was an active volunteer of the Holy Family Conservatory for many years. She was a member of the Monday Music Club and also the Daughters of Isabella. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by a son: James J. Mitchell; two sisters: Genevieve and Marcella; and three brothers: Daniel, Reinhardt and Arnold Stanzel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 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 The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Prayer services will be held at 5:30 p.m., led by the Daughters of Isabella, and followed by Deacon Ken Nelesen. Friends may also call on Monday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 12, 2008
ANNIE MITTNACHT SHOTO NATIVE DIES IN CITY Mrs. Peter Mittnacht, 68, Is Death Victim Sunday Mrs. Peter Mittnacht, 68, of 618 South 26th street, died Sunday at 2 p.m. after a brief illness. Funeral services will be on Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o’clock from St. Pual’s Catholic church with the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Mittnacht, the former Annie Coutley, was born at Shoto on August 12, 1866, and was the oldest daughter of Henry and Henrietta Coutley, pioneer farmers of Manitowoc county. She spent her girlhood on her father’s farm at Five Corners and attended the village school at Four Corners and attended the village school at Four Corners. She was married to Peter Mittnacht on October 18, 1887, in the St. Mary’s Catholic church at Manitowoc Rapids. A resident of this city for the last 42 years, she leaves many friends to mourn her. Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. William Kurtl??, city; three sons, Lester, Eugene and Vernon Mittnacht, city; three sisters, Mrs. Peter Bauer, Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. Nick Bauer, city, Mrs. Nick Kleman, Branch; and eight grandchildren. Two daughters died in infancy. Her body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home until the time of the funeral. She was a devout member of the St. Paul’s Catholic church and also was an active member of the Christian Mothers society of that church. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1935 P. 16
PETER MITTNACHT Peter Mittnacht, 83 (above), of 618 South 26th street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family hospital following an illness of six months. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Mittnacht funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic church, the Rev. Clement Kern officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Mittnacht was born in 1876 in Germany and came to this county at the age of 14 and made his home with a brother near Branch. In 1887 he married Annie Coutley and they lived in a farm home near Branch, moving to Branch in 1893. Mr. Mittnacht was assistant bridge and building foreman for the Chicago and North Western railway for 10 years and for 40 years was water supply foreman for the railroad in this district. He retired after 50 years service. His wife died in 1935. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. William C. Kurth of Manitowoc; three sons, Lester of Manitowoc, Eugene of Two Rivers, and Vernon of route 2, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and of the St. Paul Holy Name society. Friends may call at the Mittnacht funeral home from Thursday noon until time of services Friday. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 7, 1951 P. 2
ESTHER E. MIX Esther F. Mix, age 92, of 1122 South 15th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, April 9, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Carl Meulemans, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born April 3, 1906, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Steffes Boeder. Esther was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1923. On July 3, 1929, she married Harry A. Mix at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death May 3, 1970. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Lola Mix, Oak Park, Ill., and Thomas and Judy Mix, Green Bay; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Clifford McCoy, Brookfield, Wis.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Olive and Ervin Wadzinski, Green Bay; one daughter-in-law, Germain Mix, Menominee falls, Wis.; one sister-in-law, Carole Boeder, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, William, in 1980; one brother, Clarence Boeder, and one sister, Arline Boeckman. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, where a Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m., led by Rev. Carl Meulemans. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. herald Times Reporter, April 11, 1998 P. 2
HARRY A. MIX Harry A. Mix, 65, of 1122 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Mix was born March 25, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Josephine O'Konski Mix. He married Esther E. Boeder July 3, 1929, at Manitowoc. He was employed as a journeyman pipefitter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc., retiring in 1968. Mr. Mix was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 710, the St. Boniface Holy Name Society and the Pipefitters Local 445. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Robert of Chicago, William of Menomonee Falls, and Thomas of Cincinati, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Betty) McCoy, of Monona; two brothers, Francis of Absecon, N.J., and John of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Anton Kazda, of Green Bay and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a wake service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 4, 1970 ******** (25 Mar 1905/May 1970/SSDI)
CHARLES H. MLEZIVA Charles H. Mleziva, age 92, of 4134 Ray St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Charles was born on April 14, 1918, in the town of Kossuth, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Konop) Mleziva. On June 10, 1942, he married the former Marion Kortens at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. Charles was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, and the Francis Creek Sportsmen’s Club. Charles was employed at the Mishicot Modern Dairy for 20 years and then Manitowoc County Farm Company for 20 years until his retirement in 1983. Charles also farmed his entire life. Survivors include his wife of 68 years: Marion Mleziva, Manitowoc; four nieces and five nephews: Sylvan (Virginia) Novak, Francis Creek; Alan (Barbara) Novak, Plymouth; Godchild Mary (David) Pekarek, Manitowoc; Robert (Sandy) Novak, Mishicot; Barbara (John) Taddy, Mishicot; Brenda (Donald) Bartels, Manitowoc; Donald (Dolly) Mleziva, Appleton; Marlene (Robert) Denor, Manitowoc; Milton (Ruth Ann) Mleziva, Manitowoc; great niece and Godchild Kari Daffner, Two Rivers. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and sister-in-law: Clarence and Alice Mleziva; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Alvin and Bernice Novak. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, sept. 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at Calvary Mausoleum in Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family. Charles’ family would like to thank Dr. Rauschenberger, nurses and staff of River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful care given to him during his stay. Marion would like to send a special thank you to all neighbors for the support given to her during this time. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 27, 2010
JOSEPH MLEZIVA From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1900: Joseph Melezva, a resident on Washington St. in our city, died Mon. at age 73 of a bronchial illness. His funeral will be held today. ******** Joseph Mleziva birth: 19 March 1829 Bohemia death: 10 July 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wis. spouse: Maggie Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MARGARET MLEZIVA Mrs. Joseph Mleziva, 87, a resident of the county for nearly 85 years, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wencel J. Zeman, in Cooperstown. She had been ill four months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. from the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville and at 10 o'clock from the St. Joseph's church in the village. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery in this city. Mrs. Mleziva nee Margaret Schlies, was born in Bohemia in 1854 and when a girl accompanied her parents to this county. In 1872 she was married to Mr. Mleziva and they located on a farm near Rosecrans. In 1890 they retired and moved to this city, where Mr. Mleziva died in 1900. Since that time Mrs. Mleziva has made her home with her daughter in Cooperstown. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Zeman, of Cooperstown, Mrs. Wenzel Fogeltanz and Mrs. Emil Lukes of this city; brother, Stephen, of Stangelville; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1941 p.2
ALVIN C. MODRA Mr. Alvin C. Modra, 75, of 6529 Gass Lake Road, Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, December 1, 1988, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10:30 .m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Charles Mocco and entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mr. Modra was born June 13, 1913, in the Town of Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, son of the late Anton and Emma Holdoff? Modra. He was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, and also Manitowoc County teachers College. Prior to entering service with the United States Army, he taught elementary school in Manitowoc County. During World War II, he served overseas in the European theatre. Mr Modra was employed by Fischl Dairy, Manitowoc, for over 35 years as the plant superintendent. He also worked at Newton State Bank in several capacities. Mr. Modra served as the town of Newton treasurer for the past 27 years. He was an active member of St. Casimir Parish and its Mens Club. He was a retired member of the Town of Newton Fire Department. He married the former Mildred E. LaCroix on November 15, 1941, at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The couple resided at their present address for the past 27 years. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Kathy Modra and Randy and Vicky Modra of Milwaukee; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Damon Cattani of Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Milton and Deidres Modra of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, and Raymond and Dorothy Modra of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Emma and Joe Bochta of Sheboygan; and five granddaughters, Melissa, Ann Marie, Allyson, Erin and Kristin. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 1, 1988 P. 22 ******** (MODRA Alvin C. 6/13/1913 12/1/1988 Phase I Cor A NE Tier D Crypt 1)
DOROTHY M. MODRA Dorothy M. Modra, age 92, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, March 28, 2012, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Dorothy was born on October 15, 1919, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine (Wotta) Krimkowski. She lived in Milwaukee for 20 years. On June 7, 1944, Dorothy married Raymond Modra at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1989. Dorothy was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and a past member of St. Mary’s Rosary and Altar Society. She also was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center. Dorothy loved to read and play bingo. Dorothy is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: David (Betty) Modra, Spring Grove, IL; Timothy (Debbie) Modra, Washougal, WA; two grandchildren: Chad (Allison) Modra, Phoenix, AZ; Chris (Carrie) Modra, Gurnee, IL; four great-grandchildren: Beth and Jacob Modra, Phoenix, AZ; Erin and Dylan Modra, Gurnee, Il.; one sister-in-law: Emma Bochte, Sheboygan; special neighbors and friends: Vicki and Byron Schleis and their daughter, Loryn, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Raymond Modra; one brother and sister-in-law: Raymond (Gertrude) Krim; one sister: Esther Krimkowski; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Milton (Dolores) Modra; Joe Bochte; Alvin (Mildred) Modra. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 2, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi-Marshall Site, South 21st and Marshall Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Dan Felton will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Modra family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Aurora VNA Hospice for the compassionate care shown to Dorothy. Herald Times Reporter
MILDRED E. MODRA Mildred Modra, 71, former town of Newton resident, who resided at the North Ridge Care Center, died Friday evening at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 9:15 am at the Pfeffer Funeral home, 10:00 am at the St. Casimir Catholic Church at Northeim, Wis. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at the Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The former Mildred Emily LaCroix was born on August 24, 1920 at Kiel, Wis., daughter of the late Paul and Mathilda Kautzer LaCroix. She was married to Alvin C. Modra on November 15, 1941 at the St. Peter - St. Paul Catholic Church at Kiel, Wis. Her husband preceded her in death on December 1, 1988. The couple resided in the Town of Newton for 37 years. Mrs. Modra moved to Manitowoc after the death of her husband in 1988. She had been employed at Sears for ten years where she served as a Division Manager. She was very active at the St. Casimir Catholic church and also the Rosary Society of the parish, member of the Catholic Women's Club, the Manitowoc Garden Club and the Pine River Homemaker's Club. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Kathy Modra, Randy and Vicky Modra, all of Milwaukee; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Damon Cattani, Manitowoc; five granddaughters, Melissa, Ann Marie, Allyson, Erin and Kristin; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Hugo and Helen LaCroix of Manitowoc, Marvin and Ruth LaCroix of Cleveland, Wis., one sister, Veronica Williams of New Holstein, Wis. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4 until 9 pm this Monday evening where a prayer service will be held this evening at 7 pm by Father Klingeisen. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Sept. 16, 1991 - page B7
RAYMOND E. MODRA Raymond E. Modra, 71, of 533 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, December 17, 1989 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Eugene Brochtrup will officiate and entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum. Mr. Modra was born November 4, 1918 in the Township of Two Rivers, son of the late Anton and Emma Koldoff Modra. He grew up and was educated at Two Rivers area and graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers in 1937. He married Dorothy M. Krimkowski, June 7, 1944 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Modra worked at various places of employment retiring from Contemporary Inc. of Manitowoc in 1963. Since then he has been working part-time at Manitowoc Eye Clinic. Mr. Modra was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Betty Modra of Lindenhurst, Illinois, Tim and Debbie Modra of Camas, Washington; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Milton and Dolores Modra of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin and Mildred Modra of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Emma and Joseph Bochte of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; two grandsons, Chad and Christopher Modra; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Dec. 18, 1989 - page B8
ELISA MOESKES Death here Sat., from pneumonia, of Mrs. Elisabeth Moeskes. Mrs. Moeskes was born 13 Dec. 1831 in Wesel and came to Manitowoc in 1869. In Germany she married J. Elmdorf, who died here. She latter married Mr. Moeskes. She is survived by 3 children and several stepchildren. Her funeral was held Wed. from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 22 Jan. 1903 ******** Last sad rites over the remains of Mrs. Moeskes were held at the St. Boniface Catholic church this morning by Rev. Father Peil and a long funeral cortege followed the remains to their last resting place. Interment was made at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 21, 1903 P. 1 ******** Mrs. Moeskes, aged 71 years, died on Saturday night, from an attack of pneumonia. She had been a resident of the city since 1869, coming from Germany. Her children who survive her are: Paul Moeskes, ex-probate judge of Outagamie county, Appleton; Herman Moeskes, Kentucky; Mrs. Yaegeman and Mrs. Louiseman of Chicago. Two children of the first marriage, Mrs. E Elmdorf and Mrs. F. Voelchert, also survive. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 22, 1903 pg. 1
HERMAN MOESKES From Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1894: Death on Sat. morning of 78 yr. old Hermann Moeskes. The deceased, father of County Judge Geo. Moeskes of Appleton, was buried Mon. morning in the local Catholic Cemetery.
BARBARA MOHR Barbara Mohr, a sister of the late Thomas Mohr, died Tuesday in her residence on South Main Street at age 67. She is survived by a sister. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning. Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1907 ******** Miss Barbara Mohr, aged 67 years, died at her home on South 10th street on Tuesday night, after a lingering illness. She was a sister of the late Thos. Mohr of Kossuth. She is survived by one sister. The funeral will be held Friday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 5, 1907 P. 1 ******** (Order for proof of will.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Barbara Mohr, deceased. In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Barbara Mohr of City of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Edward Mohr of city of Manitowoc in said County, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things that said Barbara Mohr died testate, at Manitowoc City, in said county, on the 3rd day of December 1907; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Edward Mohr is named therein as Executor, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Edward Mohr. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a general term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 7th day of January 1908, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated December 10th 1907. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 12, 1907 P. 4
GEORGE S. MOHR Dewitt McCarthy left this morning for New Orleans where he was called by the death of his wife’s brother, George Mohr, a former resident of Manitowoc who left here forty-five years ago and who has been a resident of New Orleans for the last twenty-eight years. No details of the death were given in the message to relatives here. Mohr was unmarried. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dewitt McCarthy and Miss Josephine Mohr, both of this city and a brother, Michael Mohr, who is on the old homestead in the Town of Kossuth. Funeral arrangements have not been made and await the arrival of Mr. McCarthy at New Orleans. It is probable that the body will be returned here for burial. Manitowoc Herald News, March 15, 1923 P. 1 ******** BRING BODY OF GEORGE MOHR TO CITY FOR BURIAL The body of George Mohr, who died at New Orleans, will arrive here Monday afternoon over the Chicago & Northwestern and will be taken to the Pfeffer undertaking parlor on Washington street from where the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Dewitt McCarthy, a brother-in-law of the deceased, made the trip to New Orleans to bring the remains back to this city. Manitowoc Herald News, March 17, 1923 P. 8
HELEN M. MOHR Jesus called Helen home on Monday, March 26, 2007, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, after 95 years of living on this earth. She formerly resided at 5917 Old County Trunk Q in the town of Kossuth. Helen was born June 8, 1911 in Fond du Lac County, daughter of the late John Peter and Helen (Mahlberg) Fellenz. Helen was only three years old when her mother passed away. She never had a role model in order to learn how to be our warm and loving mom. Helen's mother must have been providing Helen with spiritual guidance in the raising of her 10 children. She attended schools in Kewaskum and Milwaukee. She married Gilbert Hietpas on Sept. 21, 1930, at St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute. He preceded her in death Jan. 2, 1932. She then married Thomas Mohr on July 16, 1935, at St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1993, after 58 years of marriage. She farmed with her husband: Thomas, in the town of Kossuth on the farm which has been in the Mohr family for over 157 years. She retired from farming in 1972, and enjoyed traveling, going for rides, and visiting with family, friends and relatives. She always had a warm welcome for everyone. Helen enjoyed playing songs on the organ, crocheting, reading, and gardening in her vegetable and flower gardens. She was known for her delicious apple pies and also enjoyed many other types of baking. She hand made afghans for all of her children, all 32 of her grandchildren, and made many baby afghans for her great-grandchildren. Her keen sense of humor was wonderful and she kept a smile on the face and a wink in her eye for all of her 10 children all her life. Her physical presence is a very sad loss, but her generous love and spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Helen was a member of St. Francis of Assisi. She leaves behind 10 children: Jerome (Carol) Hietpas, Manitowoc; Ronald (Mary Jo) Mohr, Appleton; Jan (Jim) Madsen, Manitowoc; Carol Blaszyczyk, Two Rivers; Fran (Denise) Mohr, Two Rivers; Thomas J. (Elaine) Mohr, Manitowoc; Mary (Ken) Langer, Kewaunee, William (Alice) Mohr, Mishicot, Helen (Darold) Wienseh, Manitowoc, Ida Krall, Manitowoc. She is further survived by 32 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Loved ones who have gone before her include her parents; first husband: Gilbert; second husband: Thomas; five brothers; a son-in-law: Richard Blaszczyk; a great-grandson: Jason; many sisters-in-law and brothers- in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also call Friday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, in Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Helen's name. A special thank you to the caring staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the excellent care they gave to Mom. Thank you, God, for sharing with us the most wonderful Mom you could possibly find in the whole world. Mom, thank you for your constant, unselfish love. Thank for you reflecting Jesus to each of your children. You will always be near because of the love we have for you in our hearts. We love you. Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 2007
HENRY W. MOHR CHIEF OF POLICE RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM SALT LAKE CITY. Henry W. Mohr, a Manitowoc county man, brother of Edward Mohr of this city, is believed to be the dead man at Salt Lake City, Utah, whose relatives are being sought to determine what disposition shall be made of the body, and if the identity of the dead should be established as that of Mr. Mohr, the body may be brought to this city for burial. News of the death reached here in a dispatch to Police Chief Trochell from undertakers at Salt Lake City asking that relatives of the dead man be notified, and from the fact that the former Manitowoc man is known to have been a resident near that city recently, it is believed that there is no question as to the identity of the dead man. Mr. Mohr is about 45 years of age and unmarried. No details as to the manner of death were given in the dispatches received. Edward Mohr will endeavor to learn more of the facts.-Manitowoc Herald. Later-Ed Mohr received another message last night stating some particulars which indicate that the dead man is his brother. He immediately sent a telegram to the undertakers to hold the corpse until he arrived there. He left this morning for Salt Lake city (sic). Manitowoc Pilot, May 21, 1908, P. 1 ******** Ed Mohr arrived Wednesday evening from Salt Lake City with the corpse of his brother Henry. The funeral took place this (Thursday) morning from St. Boniface church. Interment was at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, May 28, 1908 P. 5 ******** News arrived last week from Salt Lake City, Utah, reporting the death there of Henry W. Mohr of Manitowoc. The police, who had received the message, report that the deceased was a son of the late Thomas Mohr, and that Edward Mohr, a brother of the deceased, had left for Salt Lake City to get the body. Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1908 ******** The body of Henry Mohr who died at Salt Lake City, Utah, will be brought here in charge of Edward Mohr and burial will be held from the residence of the latter tomorrow morning at 8:30. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., May 27, 1908 ********* Edward Mohr reached home last night with the body of his brother, Henry Mohr, in charge, coming from Salt Lake City, Utah, where the death occurred. The funeral was held from the home of Edward Mohr on N. Tenth street at 8:30 this morning and a large gathering of friends of other days attended to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of the dead. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., May 28, 1908
******* IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court. In the Matter of the Estate of Henry Mohr, deceased. Notice To Creditors: Letters of Administration on said estate having been issued to Edward Mohr on the 29th day of August A.D. 1908, and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims of which notice is hereby given, and further that the undersigned will, on the 2nd day of March, 1909, at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc, in said County, examine and adjust all such claims and demands so presented and filed. Dated August 29th 1908. John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, September 17, 1908 P. 4
******** Henry W. Mohr Utah Deaths and Burials Name Henry W. Mohr Gender Male Burial Place Manotorroe, Wis.(sic) Death Date 19 May 1908 Death Place Salt Lake City, S.L., Utah Age 45 Birth Date 1863 Birthplace Wisconsin Occupation Carpenter Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Wm. Mohr Utah Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946 ******* Name Henry W Mohr Event Date 19 May 1908 Event Type Death Event Place Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Gender Male Marital Status Single Race W Father's Name Wm Mohr Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1849-1949 ******** *Note: He was placed here because obituary states he is buied here and his parents are here.IDA MOHR Mrs. Frank Mohr, 57, nee Ida Holschbach, of route 5, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Holy Family hospital. She submitted to an operation early this week. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Mohr home at Kossuth and at 10 o'clock from the Holy Innocents church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Mohr was born at Kossuth in 1882 and was married in this city in 1906 to Mr. Mohr. They located on the farm. Mr. Mohr died in 1918. Mrs. Mohr was a member of the Altar Society of the Holy Innocents congregation. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Victor Zeman of Maribel, mrs. Arnold Miller of Newton, Mrs. Alfed Close of this city, Leona, at home; son, Thomas, on the home farm; mother, Mrs. Catherine Holschbach of Manitowoc; six brothers, Ernest, Edmund, Peter, Robert, Alex and Paul, all of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. William Vanderfin, Mrs. John Hartmann, Mrs. Michael Mohr, Mrs. Herbert Heinzen, of Manitowoc, Sister M. Harriet of Middleton, Wis., and ten grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Mohr home from Saturday noon until the hour of services. The rosary will be recited Sunday at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, November 28, 1941 pg. 2
JOHANN MOHR (d. 1874) IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of John Mohr, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Thomas Mohr, of town of Kossuth representing among other things that John Mohr, late of city of Manitowoc on or about the 6th day of February, A.D. 1874, at city of Manitowoc, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State of Wisconsin, and that the said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to him granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 27th day of August, A.D. 1877, at ten o'clock a.m., at my office in said County. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated Manitowoc, the 30th day of July, A.D. 1877. T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, August 9, 1877 P. 2
JOHN MOHR Died: In Kossuth, on Monday, February 20, of quick consumption, John, aged 7 years, son of Thomas and Margaret Mohr. Manitowoc Pilot Friday, March 3, 1865 pg. 1 ******** *Note: He was placed here because his parents are here. (1860 Kossuth Census Thos Mohr 29; Margaret Mohr 21; *John Mohr 2)
LORRAINE S. MOHR Miss Lorraine S. Mohr, 64, of 1120 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, September 12, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Madison, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel Felton and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Mohr was born August 17, 1921, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Michael P. and Theresa M. Holschbach Mohr. She was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1939. Miss Mohr was employed at the Manitowoc Company since 1942 as Key Punch Supervisor. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Kenneth Ladwig of Monona, Wisconsin; a niece, Mrs. Dan (Mary) Barber of De Forest, Wisconsin; a nephew, Michael Ladwig of Madison; a great niece, Emily Barber of De Forest; a great nephew, Geoffrey Barber of De Forest; a special friend, William M. Groelle of Manitowoc, other relatives and frineds. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be held at y:30 p.m. by Deacon Don Gigure. Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 1985 P. 3
MARGARET MOHR (d. 1910) ON FARM 60 YEARS Mrs. Thos. Mohr, Dies at Kossuth, One of the County's Best Known People Mrs. Thomas Mohr, sixty years a resident of Manitowoc County, died at her home in Kossuth this morning after a long illness. Mrs. Mohr was 71 years of age and is survived by six children, four sons and two daughters. Decedent was a native of Germany and came her as a girl of 11. There is a large circle of friends who will mourn Mrs. Mohr's demise. The funeral will be held Tuesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sept. 3, 1910 - page 1
MARGARETHE MOHR DIED. In this village, on Saturday, August 15, MARGARET, daughter of John and Therese Mohr, aged 22 years. Manitowoc Pilot, August 21, 1868 P. 1
MICHAEL P. MOHR Michael P. Mohr, 80, of 1120 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday noon at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Mohr was born July 6, 1881, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Thomas and Maragert Zinkel Mohr. On June 29, 1920, he married the former Theresa Holschbach at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth until 1944 when it moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Mohr was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., from 1945 until his retirement in 1954. He was a supervisor of the Town of Kossuth for many years in the 1930’s. He was a member of Holy Innocents Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus Council 710, and the Senior Citizens. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Lorraine of Manitowoc and Mrs. Kenneth Ladwig of Appleton; a sister, Mrs. Mary McCarthy of Manitowoc and two grandchildren, Mary and Michael Ladwig. Four brothers and two sisters prceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock this Friday evening by the Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 2, 1962 P. 13
THERESA M. MOHR Mrs. Theresa M. Mohr, 86, of 1120 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Mohr, nee Theresa M. Holschbach, was born May 22, 1889, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Alois and Catherine Wiesner Holschbach. She was married to Michael P. Mohr June 29, 1920, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth until 1944, when they moved to their present address. Mr. Mohr preceded her in death Feb. 1, 1962. She was a member of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar Society and a charter member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Lorraine Mohr, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Kenneth (Rita) Ladwig, of Monona, Wis.; a brother, Peter, and a sister, Mrs. Herbert (Catherine) Heinzen, of Manitowoc and two grandchildren, Miss Mary Ladwig and Michael Ladwig, of Monona. Five brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a wake memorial service will be at 8 p.m. by friends and members of Christian Mothers Altar Society. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, December 1, 1975 P. 3 ******** (May 20, 1889/Dec 1975/SSDI)
THOMAS MOHR (d. 1907) One of the best known residents of our county, Thomas Mohr, died on Friday. Mr. Mohr was born 1831 in Bavaria and came to America as a child. In 1850 he came here to Manitowoc County and settled on a farm in Town Kossuth which he operated until retirement a few years ago. Mr. Mohr was active in that town and at one time or another occupied almost every local office, having spent 20 years as a member of the Board of County Supervisors, several as Chairman. He served two years in the State Assembly. Last Fall Mr. Mohr had the misfortune of breaking his hip in a fall from which he never recovered and ultimately led to his death. Mr. Mohr leaves his sorrowing widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Boniface Church. Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1907 ******** Thomas Mohr, one of the pioneer settlers of the county, died at his home in the town of Kossuth on Friday. Mr. Mohr was born in Germany in 1831, and came to America with his parents when but a child. The family located at Buffalo for a time and then came to Manitowoc, arriving here in 1850 and settling on a farm in the town of Kossuth. Mr. Mohr made his home here continuously since that time, but during the past eight or ten years has lead a quiet retired life. Mr. Mohr served as the representative of his district in the state legislature from 1878 to 1880 and then declined further honors in that line. He also served as member of the county board of supervisors for more than twenty years and was chairman of the board for several years during that period. He is survived by a widow, and eight children as follows: George of New Orleans, Henry of Utah, Edward, Mrs. J. McCarthy and Mrs. J. Klein of this city, and Frank, Michael and Miss Josephine of Kossuth. The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Boniface church, interment being at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, May 16, 1907 ********** Second District-(Towns of Cato, Cooperstown, Franklin, Gibson, Kossuth, Manitowoc Rapids, and Maple Grove.) THOMAS MOHR (Rep.) P. 0. address, Manitowoc-was born in Bavaria, April 21, 1831; received a common school education; is a farmer; came to New York, in 1843, and to Buffalo, New York; the same year; removed to Kossuth, Wisconsin, in 1850 where he still resides; has served several years as chairman of his town, two terms as county commissioner, and two years as town treasurer. He received 632 votes against 562 for R.S. O'Conncll, (Rep.) "The Legislative Manual of The State of Wisconsin" by Wisconsin, 1875, page 470 ******** (Order For Proof of Will.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas Mohr, deceased, In Probate. An Insturment in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Mohr of the town of Kossuth, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And Edward Mohr, of city of Manitowoc, in said County, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Thomas Mohr died testate, at town of Kossuth, in said County, on the 10th day of May, 1907, that said Instrumetn is the Last Will of said deceased, and that Edward Mohr is named therein as Executor,and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Edward Mohr. It is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last Will and Testament be taken, at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 9th day of July, 1907, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated June 6th, 1907. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 27, 1907 P. 4 ******** Thomas Mohr birth: 25 April 1831 Germany death: 10 May 1907 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1907 Kossuth father: John Mohr mother: Theresa spouse: Margarete Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
THOMAS E. MOHR (d. 1993) Thomas F. Mohr, age 85, of 5917 Old County Trunk Q, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, May 15, 1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at the Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating the Mass of Christian burial will be the Rev. David Ruby with entombment to follow at the Calvary mausoleum. He was born May 6, 1908 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Frank and Ida Holschbach Mohr. He married the former Helen Fellenz on July 16, 1935, in Little Chute, Wis. Mr. Mohr attended the St. Boniface parochial school in Manitowoc, and owned and operated the family farm in Kossuth until his retirement. He enjoyed deer hunting, belonging to card clubs for many years, and was an avid Cubs fan. Survivors include his wife, Helen Mohr, Manitowoc; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Jan and Jim Madsen, Manitowoc, Carol and Richard Blaszczyk, Two Rivers, Mary and Ken Langer, Norman, Wis., Helen and Darold Wiensch, Manitowoc, Ida Krall, Manitowoc; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Jerry and Carol Hletpas?, Manitowoc, Roman Mohr, Manitowoc, Fran and Denise Mohr, Two Rivers, Tom and Elaine Mohr, Manitowoc, Bill and Alice Mohr, Mishicot; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Agnes and Victor Zeman, Margaret Miller, Catherine and Al Close, all of Manitowoc; 28 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister Leone and two brothers-in-law. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Monday evening from 5-8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. Herald Times Reporter, May 16, 1993 P. A2
ROBERT C. MOLITOR Robert C. Molitor, 59, who resided at 1510 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Molitor by Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 659 of Manitowoc. Mr. Molitor was born Oct. 8, 1919 in Sheboygan, son of the late George and Anna DeVoy Molitor. He attended Sheboygan High School and was a veteran serving in the United States Army as a Technician 5th Class from April 18, 1942 to Sept. 20, 1945. He served in the European, African and Mid Eastern Theaters of War and also took part in the Normandy Invasion –illegible---. Mr. Molitor was the special sales representative for G. Heileman Brewing Company and was deputy sheriff of Manitowoc County. He was a member of Manitowoc County Sheriff’s and Deputy Sheriff Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 659, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706, Silver Creek Fire Fighters and St. Mary Men’s Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son, Robert E. Molitor and a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Kenneth Churchill of Milwaukee; two step-sons, William Witczak of Manitowoc and douglas Witczak of Fond du Lac; a step-daughter, Mrs. Richard (Susan) Krejcarek of Oshkosh; three sisters, Mrs. Earl (Dorothy) Strahota and Miss Helen Molitor of Sheboygan and Mrs. Verona Quast of Hot Springs, Ark., and seven grandchildren. A brother, Jerome, preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Dec. 14, 1978 - page 3
KEN R. MOMATZ M.D. Dr. Ken R. Momtaz (sic), 47, of 714A N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Tueday, May 24, at his residence. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and cremation will follow. Dr. Momtaz was born June 11, 1935, at Urmia, Iran, son of Zari Momtaz and the late Hassan Momtaz. He was graduated from University of Tehran Medical School in 1960 and did post graduate at MacNeal Memorial Hospital Berwyn, Ill., for four years. He then practiced nine years at Link Clinic in Mattoon, Ill., and returned to Iran to practice for three years, coming to the Manitowoc Clinic in 1980 as an obstetrician gynecologist. He was a member of Manitowoc County Medical Society, American College of Surgeons, American College of OBGYN and American Medical Association. Survivors include a son, Cameron Momtaz and a daughter, Roya Momtaz of Manitowoc; his mother, Zari Momtaz; a brother, Raza Momtaz and a sister, Houri Momtaz of Iran and nieces and nephews. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. Friday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to UNICEF. Herald Times Reporter, May 25, 1983 P. 3
EVELYN L. MONKA Evelyn L. Monka, age 87, a resident of Shady Lane Home, died Tuesday, February 8, 1994, at the home. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 11, 1994, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Gerald Prusakowski, O.F.M. The former Evelyn Fencil was born January 31, 1907, at Oconto, Wis., daughter of the late Charles J. and Mary Picard Fencil. She married Jerome J. Monka May 14, 1927, at St. Luke's Cathlic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death August 25, 1981. Mrs. Monka was employed as a welder at The Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company and Manitowoc Equipment Works during World War II. Then she and her husband owned and operated the Yellow Cab Service in Two Rivers until the late 1950's. Mrs. Monka was then employed as a Nurses Aide at Holy Family Hospital until her retirement. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Carol Monka, Tucson, Ariz., James and JoAnn Monka, Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Helen Fencil, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren, Lynn Monka, San Diego, Calif., SFC Mary Jo Monka, Fort Polk, La, John and Debbie Monka, Richard and Pam Monka, all of Tucson, Ariz., Linda and Joel Staffaroni, Neenah, James Monka Jr., Poynette, Wis., Steven and Lisa Monka, Manitowoc, Susan and Dan Carlson, Green Bay; nine great grandchildren, Amanda, Shiloh, Joshua and Ashley Monka, all of Tucson, Ariz., Lindsay Staffaroni, Neenah, Trisha and Karley Monka, Manitowoc, Kaitlyn and Brittany Carlson, Green Bay. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Charles (Mike) Monka. Friends may call at St. Boniface Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. Friday morning, February 11, 1994, until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 9, 1994 P. A2
JEROME J. MONKA Jerome J. Monka, 78, of 7570 E. Speedway, Tucson, Ariz., died Tuesday, August 25, 1981 at St. Joseph Hospital, Tucson, Ariz. Funeral services were held at Bring's Broadway Chapel, Tucson and cremation followed. Mr. Monka was born April 20, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late John and Mary Allie Monka. He was a lifelong employee of Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company as a fitter, retiring in 1969. For many years Mr. Monka was part-owner /operator of "Charlie & Jerry's Service" in Two Rivers. He married Evelyn Fencil, May 14, 1927, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. They resided at 1427 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, until 1969 when they moved to Arizona. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Carol of Tucson, Ariz., and James and Jo Ann of Manitowoc , a sister, Mrs. Hortense Willert of Two Rivers; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, September 4, 1981 pg. 3
FLORENCE M. MONTAGUE Florence M. Montague, age 94, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life early Monday morning, February 29, 2016 at Field Crest Manor in Manitowoc. Florence was born on November 20, 1921 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mathilda Simmer Van Zon. Florence was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. She did housekeeping and waitress work in Milwaukee and Green Bay. In 2001 Florence moved back to Manitowoc to be closer to her nephew Robert Senglaub and his wife Nancy. Florence enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, playing cards and bingo. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She is survived by Nancy Senglaub of Manitowoc, the wife of Florence's late nephew, Robert Senglaub; Clark Rief of West Des Moines, Iowa, the husband of Florence's late niece, Barbara Rief; special friends: John Laurich and Robert Barmore, Atlanta, GA; two nephews: Thomas (Lucille) Husar, TX; Warren (Mary) Wagner, CO; along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Mathilda Van Zon; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Lucile and Arthur Senglaub; Gladys Van Zon; one brother and sister-in-law: Joseph and Ione Van Zon; three nephews: Robert Senglaub, Donald Senglaub, and Paul Van Zon. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Dave Pleier. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Grand on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11:30 a.m. Online condolences to the family may 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. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Mar. 1, 2016
IRENE E. MOORE Irene E. Moore, age 86, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, formerly of 1314 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, Jan. 31, 2009, at Shady Lane. She was born on June 15, 1922, in Green Bay, daughter of the late George and Mary (Wigman) Vandenboom. Irene attended Green Bay West High School, graduating with the class of 1940. On Dec. 6, 1942, she married Robert K. Moore at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Green Bay. Irene's life was centered on her loving relationships with family and friends. She was employed at the former Stangel's Super Valu Store in Manitowoc for many years and also was a Manitowoc area Avon sales representative. Irene was a member of the former St. Theresa Society and a volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center's Gift Shoppe, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband of 66 years: Robert K. Moore, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law: Judie and Jerry McConnell, Two Rivers, and Mary Kay and Allen Kubsch, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-law: Tom and Kay Moore, Manitowoc, Ronn and LouAnn Moore, Whitelaw, James and Josette Moore, Green Bay; 13 grandchildren: Michael McConnell, Steven McConnell, Allison (Jeff) Stindt, Joel (Renee) Kubsch, Ryan (Laura) Kubsch, Shanna Kubsch, Tim (Sandy) Moore, Brian Moore, Anthony Moore, Patrick (Katie) Moore, April (Thomas) Lara, Megan Moore and Kellen Moore; and 17 great-grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, a special cousin, John "Jack" Wigman, other relatives and many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Pamela McConnell; and a sister and brother-in-law: Ruth and Robert Jubin. Funeral services for Irene will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting Irene's family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Irene's name. The family wishes to thank the many caring and loving staff members of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter February 2, 2009
ROBERT K. MOORE Robert K. Moore, age 89, formerly of 1314 Grand Ave., currently residing at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Shady Lane surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on May 31, 1920, in Green Bay, son of the late Edgar and Rose (DeVolder) Moore. He graduated from Green Bay West High School with the class of 1938. On Dec. 6, 1942, he married the former Irene Vandenboom at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Green Bay. She preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 2009. Bob was employed with Mirro Aluminum Company as an assistant credit manager, retiring after 34 years. Bob served in the United States Navy during WWII in the North Atlantic. He was on the Board of Directors of Manitowoc Community Credit Union for over 30 years. Bob was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Manitowoc Council 710. For 10 years, Robert served on St. Andrews Parish Boy Scout and Cub Scout Council. Bob was an usher for over 50 years at the former St. Andrew Parish. Bob was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles Club Aerie No. 706. Bob was an avid Packers fan; home gardener and he enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law: Judie McConnell, Two Rivers; Mary Kay and Allen Kubsch, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-law; Tom and Kay Moore, Manitowoc; Ronn and Lou Ann Moore, Whitelaw; James and Josette Moore, Green Bay; 13 grandchildren; Michael McConnell, Steven McConnell, Allison (Jeff) Stindt, Joel (Renee) Kubsch, Ryan (Laura) Kubsch, Shanna Kubsch, Tim (Sandy) Moore, Brian Moore, Anthony Moore, Patrick (Katie) Moore, April (Thomas) Lara, Megan Moore, Kellen Moore; 17 great- grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, a special cousin, Chris Ihnat and many friends also survive. Bob was also preceded in death by one granddaughter; Pamela McConnell, one son-in-law; Jerry McConnell and a half brother; Curtis Moore. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster with entombment to follow at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum where graveside military rites will be accorded by the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Robert's name. The family wishes to thank the many caring and loving staff members, especially Pat Nickels and Michael Christel of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc for their care and compassion shown towards Bob and his family. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter February 6, 2010
AGNES A. MOREAU Agnes (Aggie) Moreau, age 75, of 1141 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died late Wednesday evening, July 30, 1997, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The former Agnes Stezenski was born September 2, 1921, in Algoma, daughter of the late Joseph and Libbie Romdenne Stezenski. On Mary 24, 1943, she married Orland F. Moreau at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kewaunee. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1949, and celebrant 50 years of marriage in 1993. Agnes was a member of St. Paul's Congregation and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include her husband, Orland F. Moreau, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Darlene Moreau, Watertown, Dennis and Diana Morea, Two Rivers; one daughter and so-in-law, Marcia and Roy Kortbein, Mishicot; eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Daryl (Tami), Donnie and his fiancée Jenny Kohlbeck and Dwayne Moreau, Jessica, Jeremy and Thomas Kortbein; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Sandra Abramovich, Manitowoc, Pat A. and Joanne Abramovich, Green Bay; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph Vross, Ruth Peterson, Leona Moreau, Evelyn (Bernard) Reed Sr., all of Two Rivers, John Moreau, Dale (Rita) Moreau, all of Sheboygan, Judith (Harold) Sheahan, Collinsville, Ill. Also surviving is a special God-child, Patricia (Vernon) Olson, Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Walter Abramovich; twin granddaughters, Cindy and Mindy Kortbein; two sisters, Cecilia Miller, Joan Pagels; one brother, Joseph Abramovich; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Abramovich, Rhoda Moreau, Cecilia Vross; four brothers-in-law, Bernard Miller, Julius Lipsky, Felix Moreau, Jr, Harvey Peterson; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Felix and Evelyn Moreau Sr.; and a nephew, James Peterson. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Herald Times Reporter, July 31, 1997 P. A2 ******** (MOREAU Agnes A. 9/2/1921 7/30/1997 Phase I Chapel NE Tier C Crypt 4)
ORLAND F. MOREAU Orland F. Moreau, age 92, a Manitowoc resident died on Monday morning, March 31, 2014 at Manitowoc Health and Rehab. Orland was born to the late Felix and Evelyn (Austin) Moreau on May 12, 1921 in Algoma. In September of 1942 Orland joined the U.S. Army, serving until January of 1946. On March 24, 1943, he married Agnes Stezenski at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kewaunee. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage. Agnes preceded him in death on July 30, 1997. Orland was employed at Eck Industries for many years, retiring on May 31, 1984. He was an active member at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc as well as the Manitowoc Senior Center and the DAV. Orland was an avid fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Michael and Darlene Moreau, Watertown, Dennis and Diana Moreau, Two Rivers and Marcia and Roy Kortbein, Mishicot; seven grandchildren: Jennifer (Jason) Guslick, Jennifer (Jason) Guslick, Germantown, Jeffrey Moreau (fiancé Tara Turner), Milwaukee, Donald (Jennier) Moreau, Oak Creek, Dwayne Moreau (Special friend Pam), Two Rivers, Jessica (Jacob) Turk, Two Rivers, Jeremy Kortbein (Special friend Tanya), Two Rivers and Thomas Kortbein, Appleton; three great grandchildren: Riley Guslick, Nicole Moreau and Kaden Moreau; one special god-child: Patricia (Vernon) Olson, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: Dale and Rita Moreau, Sheboygan; one sister and brother-in-law: Judith and Harold Sheahan, Collinsville, IL and one sister-in-law: Joanne Abramovich, Green Bay. Orland is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a grandson: Daryl Moreau; twin granddaughters: Cindy and Mindy Kortbein; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Cecelia and Joseph Vross, Ruth and Harvey Peterson and Evelyn and Bernard Reed, Sr.; two brothers and sisters-in-law: John and Rhoda Moreau and Felix and Leona Moreau, Jr.; two sisters-in-law: Joan (Julius) Lipsky and Cecilia (Bernard) Miller; one brother-in-law: David (Dorothy) Abramovich; two brothers-in-law: Joseph Abramovich and Pat A. Abramovich; and two nephews: Jim Peterson and Larry Lipsky. Funeral services for Orland will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Age. Manitowoc). Officating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Pleier, Full Military Honors will be accorded by the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659 following the services. Entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at st. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM. The Pfeffer Fuenral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visitingwww.pfefferfunrealhome.com The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Manitowoc Health & Rehab and Heartland Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Orland and his family. Herald Times Reporter
EDITH M. MORRIS Edith M. Morris, age 88, of 1328 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, died Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 at St. Mary’s Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc. She was born on April 12, 1925 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Reuben H. & Clara C. (Regal) Miller. Edith was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1943. On June 28, 1947 she married Richard T. Morris at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2012. Prior to her marriage, Edith was employed with the Manitowoc Board of Education. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Susan M. & David Huelsbeck, Neenah, Ruby A. & Donald Orth, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Brian Huelsbeck and his wife Mellissa, Kevin Huelsbeck and his wife Ann, Lisa Klein & Her husband Ryan; five great grandchildren: Brenden, Kylee, Ben, Maddie and Lauren; and a sister-in-law: Alice Lakatos, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and brothers-in-law: Ruth & Arthur Heinrichs, Marilyn & George Ploerderl; a brother and sister-in-law: Howard & Dorothy Miller; and one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Kathryn & Merlin Koukalik and Joseph Lakatos. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand – 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013 until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visisting www.pfefferfuenralhome.com The family wishes to thank Holy Family Memorial Hospice and St. Mary’s Home, Next step Unit, for their compassionate care. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to express their gratitude to a special nephew and Godson, Gary Ploerderl, to whom they will always be grateful for his continuous love and support. Herald Times Reporter, November/December 2013
JUNE A. MORRIS June A. Morris, of 2516 12th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Monday, August 30, 1999, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 2, 1999, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William G. O’Brien with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born June 10, 1929, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William and Christina Shaw Mathies. She attended St. Luke Parochial and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1949. On February 25, 1971, she married Michael J. Morris in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1998. June and Mike were strong supporters of Al-Anon and volunteered their time as counselors with various support groups for many years. She was a former member of St. Mark Parish where she and her husband sang with the church choir. She was presently a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. June loved to travel, she enjoyed reading, and was a devoted mother and homemaker. She will be greatly missed by her family and her companions, “Spotty” and “Cooler”. She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and David Knipp, Florida, Kathy and Bruce Brefdzynski, Manitowoc, Sherry and Richard C. Karnes, Two Rivers; nine grandchildren, Jill, Beth and Justin Brefczynski, Mark (Wendy) Knipp, Scott and Joseph Knipp, Danielle Olivera, Kimberly and Rachael Lawerentz; one great-grandchild, Jadin Nicole; the father of her children, Vernon Lawerentz; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lorraine (John) McClure, Carpentersville, Ill., Shirley Corner, Buffalo Grove, Ill., and a very special sister, Rose Marie Birkholz, Two Rivers. She is further survived by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Michael and Jeanette Morris, Two Rivers; a brother-in-law, Robert J. Morris and friend Cheryl, rural Two Rivrs; a sister-in-law, Peg (Alan) Wondrash, Green Bay; a special uncle, Donald Shaw, Two Rivers; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Michael William; and a brother Ronnie Schnore. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church after 9 a.m. on Thursday until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels is assisting the Morris family with funeral arrangements. Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you. Herald Times Reporter, September 1, 1999 P. A2
MICHAEL J. MORRIS Michael J. Morris Jr., age 56, of 2516-12th St., Two Rivers, died Friday night December 4, 1998 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 7, 1998, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born September 5, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of Michael P. and Jeanette Smejkal Morris. He attended schools in Two Rivers and was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. Mike was employed with Eck Foundry for 22 years until his retirement. On Feb. 25, 1971 he was married to June (Mahies) Lawerentz in Manitowoc. Mr. Morris was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish, the WCUB Breakfast Club, and a member of A.A. for 29 years. He was a dedicated and avid Packer fan and an overall sports fan. He enjoyed playing the accordion and fishing. Mike will be missed by his constant companions "Spotty: and "Cooler." Survivors include his wife, June; his mother and father, Michael and Jeanette (Smejkal) Morris, Two Rivers; three step-daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and David Knipp, Florida; Kathy and Bruce Brefczynski, Manitowoc; Sherry and Richard C. Karnes, Two Rivers; nine grandchildren, Jill, Beth, and Justin Brefczynski, Mark Knipp and fiancée Wendy, Scott and Joseph Knipp, Danielle Olivera, Kimberly and Rachael Lawerentnz (sic); one brother, Robert J. Morris and special friend Cheryl, rural two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law, Peg and Alan Wondrash, Green Bay; three sisters-in-law, Rose Marie Birkholz, Two Rivers, Shirley Comers and Lorraine McClure, Illinois; a great uncle, Donald Shaw, Two Rivers; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (TONIGHT) and Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. A parish wake service will conclude the visitation at 730 p.m. Sunday (TONIGHT) at the funeral home, led by Fr. Bill. Mike was a beloved friend to all who knew him and had a kind word for everyone. Herald Times Reporter, Sunday, December 6, 1998 P. A2
RICHARD T. MORRIS Richard T. Morris, age 88, of 1328 S.14th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, March 28, 2012 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 7, 1924 in Manitowoc, son of the late Stephen A. & Minnie A. (Heise) Morris. Richard was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1941. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving for three years in the Submarine Division during World War II as an electrical mate 2nd Class on the U.S.S. Cod. He also served four tours of duty in the South Pacific being honorably discharged on April 6, 1946. On June 28, 1947 he married the former Edith Miller at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Richard was employed as a bricklayer for Kasper Construction for 10 years. He retired from Lakeside Machine Shop after 32 years of employment. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, American Legion Drews Bleser Post #88 and the U.S. Sub Veterans of World War II. Survivors include his wife: Edith Morris, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law: Susan & David Huelsbeck, Neenah, Ruby & Donald Orth, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Brian Huelsbeck & His wife Mellissa, Kevin Huelsbeck & his wife Ann, Lisa Klein & Her husband Ryan; five great grandchildren: Brenden, Kylee, Ben, Maddie and Lauren; and one sister: Alice Lakatos, Manitowoc. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers-in-law: Kathryn & Merlin Koukalik and Joseph Lakatos. He is further preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Howard Miller & his wife, Dorothy; and tow sisters-in-law; Ruth Heinrichs & her husband Arthur and Marilyn Plederl & her husband George. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Viertel with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Drews Bleser Post #88. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 until 10:45 a.m. 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 wishes to express their gratitude to a special nephew, Gary Ploedert, to whom they will always be grateful for his continuous love and support. Herald Times Reporter, March 2002
FRANCIS MORRISON Frances Morrison, age 90, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday October 5, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 7, 1994, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born September 3, 1904, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Pauline Skrepinski Kilansky. She married Peter Parask and he preceded her in death. She then married Raymond Morrison and he also preceded her in death. Survivors include two granddaughters, Nadine and Valerie; six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a son, a daughter, two brothers and six sisters. Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times October 5, 1994 pg. A2
EDWIN J. MORZ Edwin J. Morz, 59, of 2818 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Morz was born Sept. 28, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Mary Komoroski Mrozinski. He resided in Manitowoc all his life. He atttended Manitowoc public schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1929. He married Helen M. Smith on Aug. 28, 1935. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for 42 years, presently as an industrial designer. Mr. Morz was very active in scouting in Manitowoc and served as scout master at St. Boniface Catholic Church and at St. Paul Methodist Church. He also served as scout commissioner. Survivors include his wife, a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); two sisters, Mrs. Al Shikowski of Two Rivers and Mrs. Caroline Skendore of Green Bay and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 20, 1971
HELEN M. MORZ Helen M. Morz, age 88, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 2928 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, March 8, 2001 at St. Mary's Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. David Hoffman with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Helen was born August 4, 1912 in Appleton, daughter of the late Lake M. and Lorretta Nemacheck Smith. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1931. She married Edwin J. Morz, August 28, 1935 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1971. Helen had been a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and past member of the Daughters of Isabella. In past years she was a volunteer for Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for 18 years. Survivors include one sister, Marjorie Petersen, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, Kay (Dr. John) Goswitz, Manitowoc, Ken (Mary) Petersen, Manitowoc, Keith (Brenda) Petersen, Manitowoc, Chris (Patrice) Petersen, Colorado Springs, Colo., Mike (Bernadine) Petersen, Two Rivers, Peggy Shikowski, Manitowoc, Greg (Shelly) Smith, Manitowoc, along with other nieces and nephews; five grandchildren, Christine Blaisdell-Little, Marinette, Kay Morz, Craig Morz, David Morz and Steven Morz, all of Green Bay; six great grandchildren along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin on March 19, 1971; her son, James Mroz on may 27, 1992; a brother, Andy Smith; a brother and sister-in-law, Burtt and Grace Smith; one sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Gene Peltier. Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - March 10, 2001 pg. A6
JAMES S. MORZ It was nice to be needed and we just thought we would tell you how much we needed a person like you in our lives. We really counted on listening to what you had to say even though you had trouble finding the word. You restored our faith in good things and good people, you taught us how to enjoy bright spots in each new day, you helped us smile when we might have shed a tear instead, we appreciated you so much or the person you were. Survivors include his children and daughter-in-law, Kay Morz, Christine Blaisdell, Craig Morz, David and Trisha Morz and Steven Morz all of Green Bay; a very special woman, the mother of his children, Barbara Morz of Green Bay; his grandchildren, Jason Blaisdell, Jenny Blaisdell, Jade Blaisdell, Jordan and Martina Morz; his mother whom he loved very much, Helen Morz (Manitowoc ). He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Morz. Wake service will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. this Friday at Lyndale Funeral Home, Green Bay, where a prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. Burial of the cremains will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. A special thanks to his aunt Margie Peterson and his cousin Kay Goswitz, both of Manitowoc, for all the things they have done for him. Herald Times Reporter, May 29, 1992 P. A2
EDDIE J. MOSELER Edward J. (Eddie) Moseler, age 81, of 2519 16th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, January 2, 1996, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 1996, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Larry Seidl will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born June 28, 1914, in Two Rivers, son of the late Nicholas and Anna Schreiner Moseler. He married Eunice Staddler (Kronforst) June 14, 1958, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Eddie was employed at Hamilton Industries for 41 years retiring in 1977. He was also a salesman and landscaper for McKay Nursery. He was an usher and choir member at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, and an avid dartball player for Lenny’s and the senior center of which he was a member. Survivors include his wife, Eunice, Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and James Derene, Two Rivers; one stepdaughter and her husband, Barbara and Richard Sagen, Eagle, Wis.; two step-sons and their wives, James and Connie Kronforst, Hudson, Wis., Glenn and Carol Kronforst, Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers-in-law, his father-in-law, mother-in-law and a sister-in-law. Friends may call at St. Mark’s Catholic Church on Thursday from 5 p.m. until the time of service. Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Eddie loved to dance and was often the life of the party with his guitar and seagull song. Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1996 P. A2
ALVIN J. MOSER Alvin J. Moser, 69, of Milwaukee, died Wednesday, March 9, at Milwaukee. Funeral services were held at St. Anthony Church, Milwaukee and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 1983 P. 3
ANITA MOSER Anita Moser, aged 5 years, daughter of Mrs. Frank Moser, South 11th Street, died last Thursday afternoon. The funeral was held Saturday morning from St. Boniface. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 13, 1916
ANNA MOSER Mrs. Anna Moser, 71, of 1201 South 11th street, died yesterday at the Holy Family hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Moser, nee Anna Koutnik, was born in Manitowoc in 1876 and in 1900 was married to Professor Frank Moser, who was the organizer of the Manitowoc Marine band in 1898. Mr. Moser died in 1913. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Paul Rohan, Mrs. Germain Nelson and Mrs. Michael Masar of Manitowoc; two sons, Kenneth and Alvin of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Svoboda and Mrs. L. W. Trippler of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday until the time of services on Monday. The rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Sunday by the Catholic Women’s club and at 7 p.m. Sunday by the St. Ann’s Christian Mothers Altar society Manitowoc Herald Times, March 12, 1948 P. 2
BABY MOSER Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mosher have the sympathy of friends in the death of their infant child. The babe had been ill for some time and died last night. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, November 13, 1908 P. 2 ************** We extend our heartfelt thanks for the kindness and sympathy bestowed by friends in our bereavement, especially for the kindness of neighbors and friends during the illness and death of our babe, for the flowers and to the Marine band which so kindly played at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mosher Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 26, 1908 P. 2
FRANK MOSER Frank Moser, organizer and for years leader of the Marine Band, one of the best known and talented musicians and leaders in Wisconsin, died at his home 1201 So. Eleventh St., last night after an illness that for nearly two years had held him a helpless victim in its grasp. Mr. Moser’s death was due to lung trouble and for several weeks his condition had been serious and hope of this recovery had been abandoned. Mr. Moser was a native of Maple Grove, this county, having been born there February 27, 1878, being 35 years of age at the time of demise. As a boy of 16 years, Mr. Moser came to this city and has since made his home here. He was formerly employed as a cigar maker by George Urban and later established a business of his own which he had conducted for thirteen years. Mr. Moser took a prominent part in musical organization work in the city and, associated with the then musical leaders, he early achieved a reputation which his years of work as leader of the Marine band had established. Mr. Moser was married in this city, his wife being Anna, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Koutnik. Seven children, the oldest aged 12, with the widow, survive and Mr. Moser’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moser, Sr., South Tenth Street, also survive, the dead man being the only child. Members of the musical organization of the city will meet this evening to arrange for attending the funeral in a body and will act as escort at the funeral, which will be under auspices of the Concordia Singing society and the Eagles, both of which organizations number Mr. Moser among their members. Manitowoc Herald Brillion News, November 21, 1913 ******** Frank Moser, Jr., died Wednesday night at his home 1201 South 11th street. He had been in poor health for several months. He conducted a cigar shop and was leader of the Marine baud (sic). He is survived by his wife, seven children and his parents. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface church. Interment in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 20, 1913 P. 1
FRANZ MOSER (b. 1854) Paul Moser, Sr., Paul Moser, Jr., Michael Moser, John Kleiber Sr., John I. Kleiber, Jr., and their wives and Wenzel Puchner, all of Brillion, were in the city today to attend the funeral of the late Frank Moser, Sr. Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 31, 1913 p.2 ******** Frank Mosay morning on the grounds of the Seventh ward public school where he was employed by conttctor (sic) Steve Knechtel in some grading work in progress. Mr. Moser had but arrived to begin the mornings work and was chatting with a fellow employe when he fell lifeless without giving any premonitory symptoms of distress. He had not been in ill health. His son Frank died but three weeks ago leaving a void in the musical circle of the city, he having been for years director of the city's widely known Marine Band. Frank, Sr., was born in Hungary in 1854 and came to this country in the early 60's and had lived in Maple Grove until 3 years ago. He was a man of good character and esteemed by all his neighbors. The Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, of which he was a member, attended his funeral which was held yesterday from St. Boniface church to Calvary. He is survived only by his widow. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 1, 1914 P. 1 ******** Called by Death Frank A. Moser Sr., formerly a well known and highly esteemed resident of this community, but of late years residing in Manitowoc, died last week at the age of 60 years. He was as work helping to load a wagon when he suddenly toppled over dead, heart failure being the cause of death. He is survived by the aged widow. His son, Frank Moser, died a few weeks ago and the shock of his untimely death believed to have contributed to the gentleman's death. The funeral took place at Manitowoc last Wednesday and was attended by members of the local branch of Catholic Knights of which the deceased was a member. Brillion News - Fri., Jan. 2, 1914
****** Order to hear petition for administration. STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE. In the Matter of the Estate of Frank Moser, Deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Mary Moser, of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, representing among other things that Frank Moser an inhabitant of said county, on the 29th day of December, A.D. 1913, at city of Manitowoc died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to William Willinger granted. It is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a general term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of February, A.D. 1914, 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, this 4th day of January, 1914. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Healy & Joyce, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, January 8, 1914 P. 4
HAROLD MOSER HAROLD MOSER DIES AS TWO OTHERS HURT Car Driven by Harry Wuellner Rolls Into Ditch; A. Phillips is Hospital Patient Suffering a crushed skull when the automobile in which he was a passenger overturned on Highway 141 after it had run along in the ditch for several hundred feet at about midnight last night, Harold Moser 23, this city, was instantly killed and his two companions were injured. An inquest into the cause leading to the accident will be conducted as soon as the other occupants of the machine are ready to testify, District Attorney L.F. Fischer announced this morning. According to information secured from Sheriff Herman Carstens who was at the scene of the accident shortly after it occurred about one quarter mile north of Four Corners, the driver of the DeSoto coupe, Harry Wuellner, 33, apparently lost control when he struck the railroad crossing. The car then continued in the ditch for two or three city blocks before it rolled end- over-end, coming to a rest with its four wheels in the air. Sustains Broken Arm Arthur Phillips, 26, was the third occupant of the car and received a badly injured left arm, reports of physicians stating that the arm was broken in several places and that he received other injuries. Phillips is at present a patient at the Holy Family hospital where he will remain for some time. Driver Escapes Hurts Efforts to reach Harry Wuellner, the driver, this morning were unsuccessful but it was said that he escaped with a minor cut on his face and a bruised neck. He remained at the scene of the accident until the sheriff and Coroner Kemper arrived, young Moser being pronounced dead after an examination by the coroner. Green Bay residents, appearing at the scene of the accident shortly after it happened, took Phillips to Four Corners from where he was removed to the hospital by Harry Stelmach, Washington street, Manitowoc. Life Long Resident Harold Moser, the son of Mrs. Frank Moser Griebling, who was the widow of a former well-known band director of the city, was a life-long resident of Manitowoc and made his home during his entire lifetime at 1201 South Eleventh street. He attended the St. Boniface and high schools here, leaving high school to accept a position at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company with which he was affiliated up to the time of his death. He was well known in bowling circles of the city and though not a member of the Berkedal and Shimek bowling team, he went with the team to Francis Creek last night, and it was while he was enroute to his home that the fatal accident took place. Funeral Monday In addition to his mother the youth is survived by two brothers, Kenneth and Alvin; three sisters, Mrs. Paul Rohan, Mrs. L.R. Nelson and Miss Loretta Moser, all of Manitowoc. He was born here on December 27, 1906. Solemn requiem high mass will be sung over the remains at the funeral services to be held at St. Boniface church Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will take place at Calvary cemetery. His Second Escape The escape from death while a passenger on a ride which ended in a fatality was the second for Wuellner. Wuellner being with Charles Olson when the latter burned to death when the car in which they were passengers overturned near the Town Line road on July 23, 1923. At that time Wuellner was a patient at the hospital, suffering from burns which he is said to have received when attempting to pull his passengers from the wreck. It was claimed another car had come from the rear and struck the machine in which they were passengers and oveturned it. Members of the jury who will hear the testimony at the inquest were drawn this noon by Sheriff Herman Carstens and are Joseph Kellner, Henry Baetke, N.K. Nielsen, Emil Streich, Frank Kolbeck and Andrew Killan. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 11, 1930 P.1
KENNETH F. MOSER Mr. Kenneth F. Moser, 72, of 400 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning, June 9, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John Pawelski and burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Moser was born Jan. 5, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Anna Koutnik Moser. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1930. He married the former Ruth M. Hrabik on Jan. 7, 1933, at Manitowoc. The couple resided here all their married life. Mr. Moser was employed by Manitowoc Engineering Company for 35 years, retiring in 1976. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Janet Moser of Manitowoc and Jeff Moser of West Allis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary and James Tomczyk of Neenah and Ann and Charles Baierl of Ashwaubenon; two sisters, Mrs. Germaine VonDrachek of Onalaska, Wis., and Mrs. Michael (Loretta) Masar of Manitowoc and 14 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Alvin, Owen, and Harold, and two sisters, Irene and Anita. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o’clock to 8 o’clock this Sunday afternoon where a prayer service will be at 7 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 1984 P. 3
MARY MOSER MRS. MOSHER(sic) DIES, AGED 60 Mrs. Mary Mosher, widow of Frank Mosher, Sr., died at her home 1512 So. Tenth street today after a lingering illness, aged 60 years. She was born at Kellnersville March 6, 1860, and after her marriage to Mr. Mosher the couple located at Brillion and came to this city ten years ago. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Photenhouer, of Menominee and Mrs. Worch, of Seymour and by three brothers, Michael Brey, Joseph Brey of Kellnersville and John Brey of Hancock, Mich. She was the mother of Prof. Frank Mosher, deceased, leader of the Marine Band. The funeral will be held Friday morning at St. Boniface church. Manitowoc Herald News, April 28, 1920 p.1 ******** 1880 Maple Grove twp. census: Frank Moser age 25; wife Mary age 21; Mary age 3; Frank age 2; Anna age 1 1900 Maple Grove census: Frank Moser son(sic) age 46; wife Mary age 41 1910 Maple Grove census: Frank Moser age 55; wife Mary age 50 1920 Manitowoc ward 1 census: Mary Moser age 60; Anna Brey mother age 83
ROBERT H. MOSER Robert H. Moser, Robert passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the age of 60. Dear brother of Marilynn (Charles) Miller, Thomas Moser, John (Jackie) Moser, Ellen (George) Krodinger, Richard (Barbara) Moser and Elizabeth (Richard) Dixon. Bob will also be missed by his loyal and dear friend Maureen Zachow, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 3, from 11:00 AM until Service, at 1:00 PM, at CALVARY CEMETERY CHAPEL, 2601 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, WI. Interment to follow.
RUTH M. MOSER Ruth M. Moser, 72, of 400 E. Reed Avenue, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, July 5, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William Zimmer with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Moser was born July 27, 1916 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and Mary Vogel Carle Hrabik. She married Kenneth F. Moser on January 7, 1932 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death June 9, 1984. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald and Janet Moser of Manitowoc, Jeffrey Moser of Greenfield, Wisconsin; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary (Ginger) and James Tomczyk of Neenah, Ann and Charles Baierl of Green Bay; two brothers, George and Russell Hrabik, both of Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Arthur (Dorothy) Popp of Milwaukee, Mary Ann and Leonard Maedke of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren, Todd Tomczyk, Laura Peterson, Scott, James, Mark and Sara Tomczyk, Gary Moser, Greg Moser, Lynn Barnowsky, Jill and Cindy Konopacki; two step grandchildren, Scott and Angelynn Baierl; five great grandchildren, Sara and Meghan Peterson, Ross Tomczyk, Karleen Moser, Kelsey Barnowsky; two step great grandchildren, Rhonda and Amanda Gosz; one niece, three nephews and other relatives and friends survive. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 pm to 9 pm Thursday. Prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm led by Rev. William Zimmer. The family requests memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., July 5, 1989 - page B7
SYLVIA A. MOSER Sylvia A. Moser, age 80, of 5613 W. Morgan Ave., Milwaukee, a former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday morning, December 23, 1992, at West Allis Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be Monday, December 28, 1992, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Milwaukee. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born February 22, 1912, daughter of the late Vincent and Minnie Stegemann Ingrisch. Survivors include three daughters, Marilynn Miller, Ellen Krodinger, Elizabeth Dixon; four sons, Thomas Moser, John Moser, Richard Moser, and Robert Moser; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin J. Mose, her brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the Bruskiewitz Forest Lane Chapel in Milwaukee, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 1992. There will be a prayer vigil at 6:15 on Sunday. Manitowoc Pilot, December 24, 1992 P. A2
JULIA G. MOSEY Julia G. Mosey, age 90, of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc, formerly of 1345 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2006, at St. Mary's Home. Julia was born June 18, 1916, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Kowalski Gospodarek. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1934. She had been employed with Holy Family Memorial Medical Center from where she retired in 1981. On June 24, 1941, she married Mark M. Mosey at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death June 25, 2000. Julia was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Julia loved to cook and bake, enjoyed knitting her dish cloths, which she gave to family and friends, and loved to play bingo, go bowling, and play sheepshead. She is survived by her daughter: Patricia Galien, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Craig (Janet) Galien, Richard A. (Julie) Galien; Cheryl (Dale Jr.) Wagner; six great- grandchildren: Dana and Marcus Galien; Rachel (Jon) Kaderabek and Tyler Wagner; Stephanie and Jeremy Galien; other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Mark Mosey in 2005; three brothers and two sisters. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton. Burial of the cremains will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Julia's family would like to thank all the staff at St. Mary's Home for the wonderful and compassionate care you gave her, especially all the angels on 2-C. She loved all of you. Also, thanks to Dr. Mark Herring and Merrily Zimmer. God bless you all. Herald Times Reporter November 2006 ******** A memorial service for Julia G. Mosey, age 90, of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc, formerly of 1345 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, who entered eternal rest late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2006, at St. Mary's Home, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday (TODAY) at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton. Burial of the cremains will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Saturday (TODAY) from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter November 2006
MARK M. MOSEY Mark M. Mosey, ag e84, of 1345 S. 25th S., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, June 25, 2000, at the family residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,June 28, 2000, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mark was born March 23, 1916 in Stevens Point, son of the late John and Johanna Deyo Mosey. He received his education at St. Lukes Catholic School, Two Rivers, and graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers with the class of 1935. Mark was employed with Hamilton Manufacturing for 47 years retiring in 1981. he married Julia Gospodarek on June 24, 1941, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was a member of St. Mary’ Catholic Church and the Men’s Club of the church, Knights of Columbus Council 3710 and the Two Rivers Bowling League. Mark loved bowling and working outside. Survivors include his wife, Julia one daughter, Pat Galien, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Richard (Julie) Galien, St. Nazianz, Cheryl (Dale) Wagner, Manitowoc, Craig (Janet) Galien, Manitowoc; three great-grandchildren, Dana and Marcus Galien, Rachel and Tyler Wagner, Stephanie and Jeremy Galien; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Virginia Benzinger, Manitowoc, Eleanor and Daniel Buretta, Appleton, Mary Dvorak, Kewaunee; many nieces, nephews, special friends and neighbors also survive. He was receded in death by his parents, sisters-in-la and brothers-in-law. Friends may call at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Dad, Thank you for always being there for me through the good and the bad. You had a rough six months but finally you are at peace. Love You! Herald Times Reporter, June 27, 2000 P. A2
AARON MOSS Aaron Moss, 62, of 1100 Silver Creek Rd., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Moss was born Oct. 24, 1907, in Town of Manitowoc, son of the late John and Mary Herzog Moss. He married Mildred Franz Nov. 22, 1933, at Manitowoc. He had been employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He was a member of the Boilermakers Local 443. Survivors include his wife; a son, Donald and two brothers, Eugene and Walter, all of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Louise Bahl, of Madison, and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1970 P. 21
EUGENE MOSS Eugene J. Moss, age 86, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died early Friday morning, March 24, 1995 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 1995, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Jim Steffen with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born October 6, 1908, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Maria Herzog Moss. Mr. Moss was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army and then was employed for many years as a sheet metal worker by various local firms. Survivors include a nephew, Donald Moss, Manitowoc; and a niece, Rosemary Schliewe, Madison. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Bahl and two brothers, Aaron Moss and Walter Moss. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, March 24, 1995 P. A2
JOHN MOSS John Moss, 75, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, died Friday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born in Newton in 1879 and in 1899 enlisted at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. He was assigned to Company B, 21st U.S. Infantry, and served three years in the Philippines, being honorably discharged in 1902. In 1905 he married Miss Marie Herzog and they located south of Manitowoc on Route 3. His wife died Jan. 21, 1954. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jack Ball of Madison; three sons, Aaron, Eugene and Walter of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; two brothers, Fred of Loman, Minn., and Henry of Michigan City, Ind.; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 20, 1954 P. 17
MARIE MOSS Mrs. John Moss, 75, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, lifelong resident of the county, died early Thursday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Marie Herzog in the town of Manitowoc in 1878 and in 1905 was married to John Moss. They located on a farm south of Manitowoc. Survivors are her husband; daughter, Mrs. Jack Ball of Madison; three sons, Aaron, Eugene and Walter of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1954 P. 25
MILDRED L. MOSS Mrs. Mildred L. Moss, 64, of 1100 Silver Creek Rd., Manitowoc, died Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roy Geenen will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Moss, nee Mildred Franz, was born July 27, 1909, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ignatz and Helen Popp Franz. She was married to Aaron Moss Nov. 22, 1933, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death May 7, 1970. Survivors include a son, Donald, of Manitowoc; five brothers, Leonard, Joseph, Francis and Clement, of Manitowoc and George, of Cato; four sisters, Mrs. Ray Hallisy, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Delmar Post and Mrs. Max Mrotek, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Dorothy Litersky, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; and six grandchildren. A brother, Raymond, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o’clock this Friday afternoon, where a wake memorial service will be held at 8 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, January 18, 1974 P. 14
WALTER MOSS Walter (Bobby) Moss, age 83, formerly of 1202 Silver Creek Rd., Manitowoc, died Thursday September 17, 1992, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday September 22, 1992 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Deacon Jim Steffen will officiate and burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery Manitowoc. He was born September 10, 1909 in Manitowoc, the son of the late John and Maria Herzog Moss. Mr. Moss was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Army. He farmed in Manitowoc County for the majority of his life. Survivors include a brother, Eugene Moss of Manitowoc and a niece and a nephew. He was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Bahl, and a brother, Aaron Moss. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from Tuesday noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, September 21, 1992 P. A2
ALBERT MOTIFF Coast Guard Hunts For Manitowoc Man Bert Motiff, 58, Disappears Off Cruise in Lake Dick Employe Had Been on a Ride to Sturgeon Bay, Back ALGOMA—A Coast Guard search was underway Wednesday on Lake Michigan off this city for Albert (Bert) Motiff, 58, of Manitowoc who disappeared from a yacht traveling to Manitowoc about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Motiff, production manager for Dick Bros. Bakery of Manitowoc, was one of six men aboard the 40-foot Chris Craft Jeroda which had left Sturgeon Bay about an hour earlier for the return trip, a distance of about __miles. He was along on deck when …(lined underinked)…Holsch____ of ______, Manitowoc, a mechanic for Dick Bros. Bakery, had been with him minutes before but had gone below. When he returned to the deck minutes later Motiff was missing. The craft immediately put about and those on board began to search for Motiff. A short time later Oscar Dick, president and treasurer of the bakery, ordered the shop to shore at Algoma here he notified the Coast Guard at Sturgeon Bay. The search for Motiff was continued through the night, and Wednesday a plane was summoned from the Traverse City, Mich., CG base to join in the hunt. Dick was unable to advance a reason for Motiff’s disappearance. “The sea was nice at the time and there was no listing of the Chris Craft,” he said. Dick theorized that possibly Motiff had suffered a heart attack. The Jeroda was about 15? miles out in Lake Michigan at the time. The trip to Sturgeon Bay began in the morning and the ship was docked at Raud___ Yacht Harbor until the return run. The 1247? Chris Craft has a speed of about 12? miles an hour. …(The remainder of the article is lightly inked and could not be read by transcriber.)… Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1957 P. 1 ******** Cease Dragging for Man’s Body Coast Guard Still Hunt Bert Motiff ALGOMA—Dragging operations in Lake Michigan off this city for the boy of Albert (Bert) Motiff of Manitowoc, who fell off a power cruiser Tuesday afternoon were discontinued at noon Thursday by the Coast Guard. Coastguardsmen said the waters about one and a half miles off the shore were “too deep and too rocky.” However, a beach patrol is being maintained and a 40-foot utility boat from the Sturgeon Bay Coast Guard Station is being employed. The Coast Guard was called late Tuesday by Oscar Dick at Manitowoc, president and treasurer of Dick Bros. Bakery of that city, after Motiff, one of six persons aboard the 40-foot Chris Craft owned by Dick, had fallen overboard. The party was returning from Sturgeon Bay after a pleasure cruise earlier in the day and was headed toward Manitowoc when Motiff fell into the lake. The accident occurred about 5:30. The Coast Guard said Thursday the plane it previously said it was calling from Traverse City, Mich., had not been summoned. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 18, 1957 P. 1
MARY MOTIFF BOECKMAN Mrs. Adolph (Mary) Boeckman, 81, of 706 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Friday noon, May 9, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Boeckman, nee Mary Pilger was born July 2, 1898, at Melnik in Manitowoc county, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Herschman Pilger. She was married to Bert Motiff, Sept. 14, 1920, he preceded her in death July 16, 1957. She was married to Adolph Boeckman, May 7, 1962. Survivors include her husband, a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Arthur Haese of Courtland, N.Y., a step daugther and step son-in-law, Dorothy and Paul Boeckman of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday prior to the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, May 10, 1980 P.3
VICTOR MOTIFF VICTOR MOTIFF DIES AT HOME Baker At Dick Bros. To Be Buried On Monday Ill since February, Victor Motiff, 28, employed as a baker at the Dick Bros. Co. here, died this morning at the family home, 1126 South Twenty-fourth street. The deceased was born in Belgium and came to this country with his parents when a boy of eight years. The family resided in Green Bay for a number of years and in 1925, Mr. Motiff was married at Phoenix, Ariz. to Miss Rose Onradz? of Stangelville. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Motiff moved to Manitowoc, where the deceased entered the employ of the Dick Bros. Co. His widow survives him with two small children, Dorothy, 6, and Robert, 4. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Motiff of Green Bay, four brothers, Burt of this city, and Frank, Herman and Alfred of Green Bay and two sisters, Mrs. Ezra Fonder and Miss Marie Motiff of Green Bay also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 7:30 from the home and at eight o’clock from the St. Boniface church, with interment at Calvary cemetery. The remains will be removed to the home from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral parlors on Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 1, 1932 P. 2
VINCENT LEE MOTT Police: Warning Came Too Late To Halt Rampage By Arthur L. Srb Associated Press MADISON — A Manitowoc mother's warning that her son might harm his former girlfriend arrived too late to stop a violent rampage that injured five people and ended when the suspect was killed by the explosion of a home-made bomb, police said. Vincent Lee Mott, 25, was under a restraining order to stay away from Ellen Kell, 23, his former girlfriend, and their 4-month-old son. Dane County District Attorney William Foust said the legal system could not have prevented Mott from attacking Kell. Foust said he reviewed the case Monday and found no errors in the legal system. Foust also said Kell had written asking him to drop charges against Mott stemming from an April 2 fight between the couple. In the letter, Kell recanted the initial report given sheriffs deputies, Foust said. In that report, Kell told deputies Mott kicked a bottle from the mouth of their infant son, Reece, then 2 months old, dangled him upside down and threatened to kill him. Kell also denied statements that Mott repeatedly had abused her in their three-year relationship. Kell suffered knife wounds to her neck and back during the noon-hour rampage, which police said ended when Mott lit a pipebomb that exploded in his hands. None of the injuries to the five victims appeared to be life threatening and the victims' families requested that the details of their injuries be kept confidential, police said Monday. A message from Mott's mother in Manitowoc that her son might harm Kell was received from Manitowoc police at about the same time Madison police got word of shots being fired in the Kell neighborhood, Madison police spokes-woman Mary Anne Thurber said. Mott apparently called his mother in Manitowoc to say he was going to attack the Kells, and the mother contacted Manitowoc police, who in turn sent a telegraph to Madison police, Thurber said. "He's been terrorizing the whole family for months," added John Zanoya, who has been dating Ellen Kell in recent weeks. Mott, who had lived with Ellen Nell for about two years, had been staying with his mother in Manitowoc since Kell obtained a restraining order against him, Thurber said. Police said Mott, who was dressed in camouflage clothing, arrived at the Kell home with the .30-caliber rifle and five pipebombs. The Kells were about to unload bags of groceries from their car, police said, when Mott began firing. Susan Kell, 53, the ex-girlfriend's mother, was injured by debris from a door that was struck by a bullet as she dashed indoors with the baby. Ellen Kell crawled under a truck and Mott, with a commando type knife, slashed at her, police said. Kell suffered knife wounds to the neck and back. She was reported doing well Monday after surgery at University Hospital and Clinics in Madison. A neighbor, Phillip Johnson, 69, his granddaughter, Stacy Johnson, 15, and Stacy's aunt, Cassandra Johnson, 39, also were injured when shots were fired at their house, which is next to the Kell home, police said. Stacy was in serious but stable condition at St. Mary's Hospital with injuries to the arm and abdomen from shrapnel from a bullet fired by Mott, police said. Green Bay Press Gazette WI Tuesday, June 6, 1989 pg. 11