ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES



FRANK JAGODINSKY Frank Jagodinsky, aged 73 years, died Saturday afternoon after a long illness. He was born in Poland and came to Manitowoc when he was a young man. His wife died two years ago. He is survived by five sons and six daughters. They are Joseph, Michael, John of Manitowoc; Frank of Salem, Ore., Bonifacius of Ashland, Mrs. Joseph Jarvin and Mrs. Ignatz Voysnak of Milwaukee and Mrs. Michael Budnik, Mrs. Peter Japinsky, Mrs. John Wykowsky and Margaret, all of Manitowoc. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. Mary's church, Rev. S. J. Kubiszewski officiating. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 10, 1923


ROSE JAGODINSKY Mrs. Rose Jagodinsky, wife of Frank Jagodinsky, 1129 South Twentieth Street, died Friday following an illness of two weeks. Deceased was born in Poland in March, 1846 and was 75 years of age. She came to this country when quite young and had lived in this city for over 50 years. She was married here and is survived by her husband and eleven children, Mrs. Peter Kipinsky, Mrs. Rose Wichchowski, Mrs. Mike Budnik and Miss Maggie, all of this city; Mrs. Ignatz Posternosky and Mrs. Joseph Jarvis of Milwaukee, Joseph, Mike and John of this city, F. J. Jagodinsky of Milwaukee, Frank of Salem, Oregon. The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Mary's Church. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 1, 1921


MARYJANNA JAGODZINSKI Mary Jagozinski birth: 1895 Manitowoc death: 24 May 1901 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1901 Manitowoc father: George Jagozinski Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


INFANT DAUGHTER JAGODZINSKY Private funeral services were held at 11 am Friday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jagodinsky, 1502 Madison St., Manitowoc. The baby died shortly after birth Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. Survivors include the parents, a sister, Judith Ann; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jagodinsky; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kaiser of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, Oct. 25, 1957 ******** *Note: She was place here because grandparents are here and obit states she is buried here.



LEONARD JAGODZINSKY MOURN DEATH, ONE OF TWIN BABES Leonard, one of the twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jogodinsky, 1129, South Twentieth street, December 28 last, passed away at the family home this morning. The funeral will be held Saturday morning with services at 10 o'clock at St. Boniface church. Besides the parents one sister, Lorraine, survives. Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, March 18, 1926 pg. 2


ROSALIA KACKA Rosalia Kacka Wisconsin, Death Records Name Rosalia Kacka Event Type Death Event Date 1895 Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 1 Race W Birth Year (Estimated) 1894 Birthplace Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wis. Burial Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wis. Cemetery Polish St. Mary's Cemetery Father's Name Michael Kacka Mother's Name Anne Kacka "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Rosalia Kacka Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials Name Rosalia Kacka Gender Female Death Date 16 Nov 1895 Death Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 1 Birth Date 1894 Birthplace Manitowoc, Wis. Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Michael Kacka Mother's Name Anne "Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch


DAVID D. KAMINSKI Age 92, Manitowoc, died Monday, at River’s Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center of Manitowoc with family at his side. David was born in Manitowoc, son of the late Alois and Frances (Korlesky) Kaminski. He graduated with the class 1940 from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. David married the former Frances M. Piefer on September 23, 1944 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2008. He worked at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. from 1941 until 1967. He became a member of 731 Carpenters and Millwright Union in 1967 and worked for Bectel and Westinghouse retiring in 2000. He enjoyed being with family, playing his accordion, an occasional trip to Oneida and scratching off lottery tickets. David was very good mechanically and enjoyed working with his hands on different projects in his garage with family. He also loved traveling with his wife Frances and he was a big Packer Fan. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alois and Frances Kaminski; loving wife: Frances M. Kaminski; one brother: Norb Kaminski; maternal and paternal grandparents; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews.



ELSIE KERSTEN Miss Elsie Kersten, 73, a resident of Manitowoc County Health Care Center, died Friday evening, Feb. 15, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday 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 St. Mary Cemetery. Miss Kersten was born Nov. 2, 1906, at Brillion, daughter of the late Henry and Margaret Redig Kersten. She resided at Brillion until 20 years ago when she moved to Manitowoc, residing here since. Survivors include three brothers, Larry of Ohio, Raymond of Fort Atkinson and Joseph of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Albert (Veronica) Berg of Neshotah, Wis., and nieces and nephews. A sister, Marie, preceded her in death. There will be no Monday evening visitation at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1980 P.3


CECILIA KLOSINSKI Mrs. Cecilia E. Klosinski, 83, of 1335 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, January 27, 1988 at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Eugene Brochtrup will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Klosinski, nee Cecilia Ceplina, was born June 25, 1904 at Stevens Point, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Novwak Ceplina. She was married to Frank J. Klosinski, June 3, 1929 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The couple came to Manitowoc to Manitowoc to reside after their marriage. Her husband preceded her in death February 28, 1978. Mrs. Klosinski was employed for 22 years at the former Normington Laundry in Manitowoc and was a 55 year member of St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard and Judy Klosinski and Dennis and Monica Klosinski, all of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Martha Riske of Stevens Point; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bridget Osesek of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Christine, David, Barbara, Katie and Kevin; two great granddaughters, Nicole and Abbey; other relatives, special neighbors and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank and a twin sister, Regina. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday, where a prayer service will be 7:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald times - Thurs., Jan. 28, 1988 - page 18


FRANK KLOSINSKI Frank J. Klosinski, 73, of 1335 S. 18th St., Manitowoc died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon in Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Mr.Klosinski was born October 24, 1904 in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Anton and Anna Armatowski Klosinski. In 1910 he established residence in Custer until the age of 18, then moving to Manitowoc. He married Cecelia Ceplina on June 3, 1929 in St. Peter Catholic Church in Stevens Point. Mr. Klosinski was employed at Portland Cement Company until 1943 and at Sorge Dairy and Lake to Lake Dairy retiring in 1970. He was then employed part time as a maintenance man with the Manitowoc Clinic. Survivors include his wife, Cecelia; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Leonard and Judith of Manitowoc and Dennis at home; two sisters, Mrs. Felix (Lucille) Witczak and Mrs. Joseph (Bridget) Osesek of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Christine, David and Barbara. A brother, Edward and a sister, Sophia preceded her in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m.to 9 p.m. Thursday. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald times - Wednesday, March 1, 1978 - page 3



GENEVIEVE DENNING (daughter of Joseph Kostuhoske) Mrs. Edward (Genevieve) Denning, 63, of 1439 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, Aug. 14, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Memorial Mass will be 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by the Rev. Harold Berryman. Mrs. Denning, nee Genevieve M. Kostuhoske, was born Aug. 22, 1918, at Stevens Point, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph Kostuhoske and Regina Zinda Kostuhoske. She was graduated from P.J. Jacobs (Emerson) High School, Stevens Point, with the class of 1937. She was married to Edward A. Denning, Nov. 22, 1945, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Denning was a member of Senior Citizens of Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Edward; two sons and daughters-in-law, M/Sgt. Edward Jr. of United States Marine Corp and Sandra Denning of Albany, Ga., and Michael and Patricia Denning of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Greg Comstock of Maple Valley, Wash.; her mother, Mrs. Regina Kostuhoske of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Bernice) Russell of Stevens Point, Mrs. LeRoy (Therese) Strauss, and Mrs. Ernie (Mary Ann) Francl of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph, and a grandchild. Mrs. Denning's body was donated to the University of Wisconsin Medical School. Memorials may be made to Cancer Fund or the donor's choice. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 16, 1982 P. 3 ******** *Note: not actually buried here as her body was donated.


MARY ANNA KOWALSKA Mr. and Mrs. Nic Kowalske (sic), 1321 So. Seventeeth street, mourn the loss of their three year old daughter Mary, the little one having succumbed to an attack of scarlet fve. The burial took place Sunday morning at St. Mary’s cemetery, the funeral being held from the home. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1920 P. 3


ALOIS B. KOWALSKI Alois B. Kowalski, age 82, of 740? S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday, July 31, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, August 2, 1996, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate with burial of his cremated remains at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Manitowoc. Alois was born September 9, 1913?, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Pauline Baetke Kowalski. He grew up and was educated at Manitowoc and was employed with the Manitowoc Public School System for 30 years retiring in 1976. He was married to Mildred A. Miller December 26, 1942, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They celebrated 53 years of marriage together. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the St. Mary’s Mens club. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Mary Air Force in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. His recreational activities included bowling, golfing and the great outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Mildred A. Kowalski, Manitowoc; a daughter, Kristine A. Bauer, Manitowoc; a son, Michael J. Kowalski, Des Moines, Wash.; two granddaughters, Melissa Bauer, Milwaukee, Samantha Bauer, Pompano Beach, Fla.; a brother, Sylvester Kowalski, Manitowoc; nieces, other relatives and friends survive. In addition to his parents, Alois was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Kowalski. In lieu of flowers memorials to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center would be appreciated. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, August 1, 1996 P. A2



DOMINICK KOWALSKI Funeral services for Dominic Kowalski, 63, employe of the Spindler company fatally injured in an accident Wednesday at the coal docks, took place this morning at the St. Marys Catholic church, the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Kowalski was caught in the conveyor belt, suffering fatal injuries. He was pulled from the belt by fellow workmen, Joseph Fruzyna, Hans Gulbrand and Peter Pozorski. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 12, 1945 P.2


FRANCES KOWALSKI Mrs. Dominik (sic) Kowalski, 56, of 1625 Madison street, died at the Holy Family hospital at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral ervices will be held Saturday morning, at 8:30 o'clock from the home of her sister, Mrs. Wencel Ziarnik, 1134 South 20th street, and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic church with the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Mrs. Kowalski, nee Francis Agnes Nitka, was born in this city on Nov. 9, 1886 and resided here all her life. She was married on April 29, 1907. Survivors are the widower; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Godfry, city, Mrs. Victor Simon, of Manitowoc Rapids, and Mrs. Emil Ducat, city; two sons, Theodore of this city, and Frank in Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Wencel Ziarnik, Mrs. Felix Meranda, Mrs. Victor Schultz and Mrs. Matt Lambries, all of this city; four brothers, John, Joseph, Michael and Theodore Nitka, all of this city; and nine grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Ziarnik home after 5 p.m. Thursday at which time it will be removed there from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral parlors. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 20, 1943 P.2


GERTRUDE H. KOWALSKI Miss Gertrude Kowalski, 53, of 1321 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at home after a coronary. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John F. Conrad will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Kowalski was born May 20, 1911, at Manitowoc, daughter of Nick and the late Rose Musial Kowalski. She attended St. Mary Parochial School and had been employed for a number of years by National Tinsel Mfg. Co. Surviving are her father, four sisters, Mrs. Ervin Waier and Mrs. Raymond J. Lippert of Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence Hall of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Kenneth Lippert of Stephenson, Mich.; two brothers, Vernon and Florian of Manitowoc; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 26, 1964 p.5


JOHN KOWALSKI John Kowalski, 85, of 1126 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past three days. Funeral services will be 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 9 a.m. St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kowalski was born Aug. 23, 1878, in Poland, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kowalski. He emigrated with his parents as a young man, settling at Manitowoc. He married the former Pauline Fenske Nov. 23, 1908, at St. Mary Church. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1958. He worked at the Rahr Malting Co., Manitowoc, C. Reiss Coal Co., Manitowoc, and Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., from which he retired in 1948. He was a member and former trustee of St. Mary Church and a member of its Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Sylvester and Alois Kowalski of Manitowoc; a brother, Nick Kowalski of Manitowoc; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. A son, Victor Kowalski, a brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society, the parish and friends at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 7, 1964 p.16


JOSEPH KOWALSKI (d. 1944) Pvt. Kowalski Dies In Germany Killed on Dec. 2 when fighting with U.S. infantry forces in Germany was Pvt. Joseph G. Kowalski, 37, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kowalski, 2115 Hamilton street. His wife, Sophie, 1618 S. 14th street, was informed of his death. Kowalski is the 86th county man to make the supreme sacrifice. Pvt. Kowalski was inducted into the army on Nov. 18, 1943, and was sent to Camp Wolters, Texas, for the 17 week cycle of basic training. After this he was on maneuvers in South Carolina. Since Sept. 1 he had been overseas, and he had participated in battles in France, Holland and Germany, after landing in England. He was born in Manitowoc on Oct. 28, 1907, and attended St. Mary's parochial school. Prior to being called into service he was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company. In 1936 he was united in marriage with Miss Sophie Kadow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kadow. Besides his wife and parents, a sister, Mrs. Elsie Nelson, city; four brothers, Ben, Jerome and Ervin, all of Manitowoc, and Raymond, somewhere in the Pacific, survive. In his memory a requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Andrew's church at 8 a.m. on Dec. 30. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 19, 1944 P.2


MICHAEL JOHN KOWALSKI Michael J. Kowalski of Foxfield, Colorado, 67, passed away March, 31, 2014. Mike attended St Mary's Catholic School in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. After graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War. His Air Force experience gave him his training as a jet engine mechanic. He received his A & P License thru the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He began is aircraft mechanical career at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in West Palm Beach, Florida, then was hired on with Delta Airlines in Atlanta, Georgia. His time with Delta moved him to Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington, then back to Denver where he retired as a Flight Line Mechanic. Post retirement he kept active with his aircraft experience working part-time at DHL/Airborne. He also enjoyed working at Saddle Rock Golf Course in Aurora, Colorado in Ground Maintenance. Michael traveled extensively throughout the world where he met his Special Friend and travel companion from the Netherlands, Sonja Smit. He played tennis, competing in tournaments at home and abroad. In his later years, his favorite pastime was playing golf, and enjoying his canine companions. Mike was the beloved brother of Kristine Bergsbaken, Spring Hill, Florida; uncle of Melissa (Scott) Granicki, Sussex, Wisconsin and Samantha Bauer, Hollywood, Florida; great uncle of one niece and one nephew; and was a good friend of former wife Shirley Pozorski Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He will also be missed by his close friends and neighbors. A Memorial Service in his honor will be Saturday, April 5, 3:30 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E County Line Rd, Centennial, Colorado 80122. Michael will be laid to rest at a private burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to your charity of choice. Herald Times Reporter April 2014 ******** Michael J. Kowalski, age 67, of Foxfield, CO, died March 31, 2014, at Porter Hospice, in Centennial, CO. A memorial service was held for his many friends and neighbors on April 5, 2014, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial, CO. The Rev. Doug Grandon Officiated. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 19, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Marshall Street site, 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial to follow of Michael's cremated remains at St. Mary's Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 731. Michael was born October 1, 1946, in Manitowoc, son of the late Alois B. and Mildred A. Miller Kowalski. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1964, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served as a jet engine mechanic during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Mike chose Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK, to obtain his Airframe & Powerplant License. Before reaching his goal of working for a major airline, Mike worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in West Palm Beach, FL in the jet engine test cell building. In 1974, Mike hired on with Delta Airlines in Atlanta, GA. He worked as a Flight Line Mechanic with Delta Airlines in Atlanta, GA, Seattle, WA and Denver, CO. Mike really liked living in Colorado. He enjoyed sports, especially golf and tennis and the time spent with his canine companions. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe. He liked to read, listen to music, watch the birds and wildlife that came into his yard and when he got home from work at night he would take time to gaze at the stars above. Survivors include one sister Kristine Bergsbaken, Spring Hill, FL; two nieces, Melissa (Scott) Granicki, Sussex, WI; and Samantha Bauer, Sunrise, FL; one grand-niece and one grand-nephew; special friend, Sonja Smit, the Netherlands; former wife, Shirley A. Pozorski, Manitowoc; other relatives and all his many friends here and abroad. Michael was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Scott Bergsbaken. The family will greet relatives and friends from 10 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2014, at the St. Francis of Assisi Marshall Street site until the time of services at 11 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Thursday, September 18, 2014 pg. A3



MILDRED KOWALSKI Mildred A. Kowalski, age 87, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate. Mildred was born Jan. 12, 1917, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Alvin and Anna Mueller Miller. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School with the class of 1934 and then from the Manitowoc Business College. She was employed at the Junias Pleuss Insurance Agency, Merle LeBreck Insurance Agency and Vince Hansen Insurance Agency prior to her retirement in 1982. Mildred volunteered at the Holy Family Memorial Gift Shop for 17 years. On Dec. 26, 1942, she married Alois B. Kowalski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Alois preceded her in death on July 31, 1996. Mildred enjoyed golfing, walking, bowling, knitting and was an avid reader. Survivors include a daughter: Kristine Bergsbaken, Manitowoc; a son: Michael Kowalski, Foxfield, Colo.; two grandchildren: Melissa Bauer, Wauwatosa; Samantha Bauer, Hollywood, Fla., and her dog, Buff. In addition to her parents and husband Alois, Mildred was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Scott Bergsbaken. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home from 8:30 a.m. Saturday to the time of service at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated in her name. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is serving the Kowalski family. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, February 13, 2004 pg. A3


NICK KOWALSKI (d. 1965) Nicholas Kowalski, 78, of 1321 S 17th St. Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc where he was a patient five weeks. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kowalski was born June 1, 1887, in Poland, son of the late Lawrence and Ludwicka Kowalski. He came to America and Manitowoc in his youth. He married Rose Musial in 1908 and she died Aug. 10, 1946. Until his retirement 10 years ago he worked for Rahr Malting Co. 40 years. He was a member of Brewers and Malsters Local 297. Surviving are two sons, Vernon and Florian of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Erwin Waier and Mrs. Raymond J. Lippert of Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence Hall of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Kenneth Lippert of Stephenson, Mich.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Two daughters also preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 5, 1965 p.9


PAULINE KOWALSKI Mrs. Pauline H. Kowalski, 90, of 740 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Mrs. Kowalski, nee Pauline Fenska, was born Feb. 13, 1886, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Andrastek Baetke. She was married to John Kowalski in 1907 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1964. Mrs. Kowalski was a lifetime member of Rosary Society of St. Mary Church. Survivors include two sons, Alois and Sylvester, and a brother, Peter Baetke, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Antoniette Musial, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Blanche Johnson, of Two Rivers; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A son, Victor, preceded her in death in 1930. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a Rosary service will be at 3:30 p.m. by St. Mary Rosary Society and a prayer seervice at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, August 7, 1976 p.10


ROSE KOWALSKI Mrs. Nic Kowalski, 58, nee Rose Musial, of 1321 South 17th street, died early today at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Marys Catholic church, the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kowalski was born in this city in 1888 and 37 years ago was married to Mr. Kowalski. She was a member of the Rosary society of the St. Marys congregation. Survivors are the husband; six daughters, Mrs. Clarence Hall, Mrs. Ervin Waier, Leona, and Gertrude of this city, Mrs. Richard Morey of Joliet, Ill.; two sons, Florian and Vernon of this city; four brothers, John, Michael, Edward and Joseph of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Landowski of Two Rivers, Mrs. Helen Gleason of this city; five grand- children. The body will be moved to the Kowalski home at 3 p.m. Sunday, where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 10, 1946 P.2


THEODORE KOWALSKI Theodore Kowalski, 29, 1625 Madison street, Manitowoc, died at the home Monday morning, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc and 9:30 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edward Nowakowski will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kowalski was born in Manitowoc in 1911. He was employed at the Aluminum Goods company and also as a cab driver. He was also a former member of Co. E in Manitowoc. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Chester Pipowski and Mrs. Emil Ducat, both of Manitowoc and Mrs. Victor Shimon, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Friends may call at the funeral home, Manitowoc, from noon Tuesday until the time of services Wednesday morning. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 16, 1951 P. 2