BLANCHE SCHERASKI

Mrs. Blanche E. Scheraski, 83, formerly of 4230 Custer St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. She had made her home for the past six months with her daughter, Mrs. James Rablin of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Scheraski, nee Blanche Drumm was born Sept. 19, 1894 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Wetenkamp Drumm. She was married to George Scheraski Oct. 28, 1933 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Oct. 21, 1974.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Betty) Galien of Manitowoc, Mrs. James (Jeanette) Rablin of Sheboygan and Mrs. Gene (Georgianna) Klein of Two Rivers; a brother, Elmer Drumm of Manitowoc and 13 grandchildren. A granddaughter, Jacqueline and a brother, Walter Drumm preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, May 13, 1978 - page 3

GEORGE SCHERASKI

George Scheraski, 83, of 4230 Custer St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Monday at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 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 the church cemetery.
Mr. Scheraski was born March 19,1891, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
George and Pauline Kaspa Scheraski.  He married Rose Cichowlas June 2, 
1914.  She preceded him in death July 1, 1931.  He married Blanche Drumm 
Oct. 28, 1933, at Manitowoc.  He owned and operated a greenhouse at 
Manitowoc the past 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Leon (Betty) Galien, of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. James (Jeanette) Rablin, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Gene 
(Georgiana) Klein, of Two Rivers; a brother, Felix, of Manitowoc; two sisters, 
Mrs. Josephine Helminiak, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Kate Haener, of Michigan 
and 13 grandchildren.  A brother, three sisters and a granddaughter preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
evening where a wake memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter  Tuesday, October 22, 1974  pg. 3


ALBINA SCHULTZ

Mrs. Alvina Marenda Schultz, 64, 1118 south 20th street, 
died at the Holy Family hospital early last night following a 
long illness. She died on her 64th birthday.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a. m. from the 
home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's church. Burial will 
be made in the St. Mary's cemetery.
Born in Europe November 14, 1874, Alvina Marenda, she came 
to America with her parents at the age of 5 years. Forty-five 
years ago she was married to Ignatz Schultz, who preceded her
in death eight years ago. Mrs. Schultz spent most of her life in 
this city.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Josephine Stromela, Mrs. 
Angeline Zinkle and Miss Grace Schultz, all of Manitowoc; five sons, 
Victor, John, Felix and Arnold of Manitowoc and Edward of Milwaukee; 
one sister, Mrs. Joseph Schultz of Osman, and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Schultz was a member of the Holy Rosary Society of the St. 
Mary's congregation.
The remains will be taken to the home Wednesday at 5 p. m. from 
the Shimek & Schwartz funeral parlors, and will lie in state until the 
time of the services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times  Tuesday, November 15, 1938



IGNATZ SCHULTZ

IGNATZ SCHULTZ, 59, PASSES AWAY THIS MORNING AT HOME
Ignatz Jacob Schultz, 59, a resident of this city for fifty years, 
passed away this morning at his home 1118 South Twentieth 
street. The deceased was born in the town of Newton 1861 and 
came here when a boy with his parents. He was married here 35 
years ago to Miss Sylvia Marenda, who survives him together 
with four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Stromela, city, Miss Mary 
Schultz, Chippewa Falls, Angeline and Grace of this city, and five 
sons, Edmond of Milwaukee and Victor, John, Felix and Arnold of 
this city. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kallas, and Mrs. Annie Pasterwoske, 
Chicago and three brothers, Joseph of Timothy, Frank and John of 
Chicago, also survive.
The deceased was a member of the F. R. A. society and of the St. 
Joseph's society. Funeral services will be held from the home Monday 
morning at 8:15 and at 8:30 from the St. Mary's church. The 
remains will be removed to the home Friday morning, from the 
Shimek and Schwartz parlors.
Manitowoc Herald News  Thursday, November 6, 1930


JOSEPHINE STROMILA (Schultz Lot)

Mrs. Josephine L. Stromila, 67, of 1206 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday 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 the church cemetery.
Mrs. Stromila, nee Josephine Schultz, was born Aug. 22, 1904, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Ignatius and Alvina Marende Schultz.  Prior to her 
retirement in 1970 she had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, 
for 23 years.  She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary Church.
Survivors include a son, Tech, Sgt. Richard, of Duluth, Minn.; two daughters, 
Miss Ruth, of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Hobart, of Sheboygan; 
three brothers, John and Arnold, of Manitowoc and Felix of Milwaukee; a 
sister, Mrs. Edward Check of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren.  A 
daughter, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. by the Rosary society and a memorial 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Friday, March 10, 1972  pg. T-3
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MISS SCHULTZ IS BRIDE OF CHAIR CITY MAN TODAY
Among the first of the June weddings to be solemnized and which proved a pretty 
event was that of Miss Josephine Schultz who became the bride of Norbert Stromila 
at the St. Mary’s Catholic church at 8:15 o’clock this morning. The ceremony was 
performed by Rev. Father Pociecha before a gathering of relatives and friends.
Miss Schultz is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Schultz of 1118 South 20th Street 
and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stromila of Sheboygan. A wedding 
reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents and a dinner and supper was 
served to many relatives and friends. Miss Angeline Schultz, sister of the bride was 
the maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Misses Jeanette Feltmann and Susan 
Zagrodnik. Joseph Bialkowski attended the groom as the best man and Harry 
Grayhowski and John Schultz were the other attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Stromila are 
leaving on a honeymoon trip tomorrow for two weeks and upon returning will make 
their home in this city. This evening a wedding dance will be held at the Aurora Hall 
for relatives and friends.
Manitowoc Herald News - June 2, 1930 - page 8 


MARY SCHULTZ  (d. 1931)

Mary Schultz, 21, Dies At Chippewa Falls, Burial Here Friday
Miss Mary Schultz, 21, daughter of Mrs. I. Schultz, 1118 South Twentieth 
street, passed away last night at Chippewa Falls, where she has been 
attending school. The remains will arrive here Thursday morning and will be 
taken to the Shimek and Schwartz parlors and will be removed to the home 
Thursday afternoon. Burial will take place from St. Mary’s church at nine 
o’clock Friday morning.
Besides the mother, three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Stromila, Angeline and 
Grace, al of this city, and five brothers, Victor, Felix, John and Arnold of 
this city, and Edmond of Milwaukee survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 1, 1931   P. 1


VERONICA SCHULTZ

Mrs. Joseph Schultz, mother of ten children, died at her home, 1113 
S. 26th street, this morning.
The body was removed to the Shimek and Schwartz funeral parlors 
where friends may call from Wednesday evening until the hour of the 
funeral on Friday. At 8:30 a.m. Friday there will be short services at 
the mortuary and at 9 o'clock a requiem mass in her memory will be 
celebrated at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Nee Veronica Marenda, Mrs. Schultz was born Feb. 2, 1879, in Poland 
and came to this country in 1880. Nineteen years later she was 
married to Mr. Schultz.
The survivors are the husband, six daughters, Mrs. Leslie Westphal, 
Mrs. Sonny Sievert, both of Chicago, Mrs. John Ebenhoe, Mrs. Reuben 
Kelley, Mrs. Kenneth Niquette, Mrs. Arthur Bursek, all of Manitowoc; 
four sons, Louis, Eugene and Adolph Schultz of Chicago and Joseph, 
Manitowoc. 
At 7 p.m. Thursday the rosary will be said.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, July 3, 1945


VICTOR S. SCHULTZ

Victor S. Schultz, 58, of 1322 South 16th St., Manitowoc, a veteran of 
World War I, died Sunday at the Holy Family Hospital, where he had 
been a patient seven weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc.  The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.  There will be military rites at the grave by the 
American Legion.
He was born in Manitowoc in 1895 and enlisted in Company E of the 
Wisconsin National Guard at 23.  He served in the guard in 1917 and 
1918 and went overseas in World War I and was wounded in action in 
France.
Returning to Manitowoc he married Miss Agnes Nitka in 1924.  For 27 
years he was employed as an oiler in the rolling mill of the Aluminum 
Goods Manufacturing Company.
Surviving are his wife; four brothers, Emond, John, Felix and Arnold of 
Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Norbert Stromila and Mrs. Edward 
Check of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, May 10, 1954  pg. M-17


ROZALIA SIERACKI

BRIEF ILLNESS IS FATAL TO MRS. SIERACKI
An illness of less than a week's duration during which she underwent an operation 
in a vain effort to save her life, last night at 11 o'clock brought death to Mrs. George 
Sieracki, Manitowoc, Route 1, at the Holy Family hospital.
Born in Calumet, Michigan, on August 24, 1892, Mrs. Sieracki, nee Rose Cichowlas, 
spent her early life there and at Detroit.  She was married at the latter city on June 2, 
1914 to George Sieracki who with an adopted daughter, Eleanore, at home; three 
brothers, Joseph and Anthony Matela, Detroit and Stanley Matela, Milwaukee; a 
half brother, Jacob Cichowlas, Detroit and five sisters, Mrs. Mary Kowalski, Mrs. 
Hattie Wilwokski, Mrs. Anna Szeliga, Sister M. Lawrence and Mrs. Theresa 
Zielinski, all of Detroit, survive her.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sieracki will be held Saturday morning at nine o'clock 
from the St. Mary's Catholic church.  The remains may be viewed from 7 to 9 
tonight at the Leschke funeral home on Washington street.
The Manitowoc Herald-News  Thursday, July 2, 1931  page 20

DAVID W. SIMMER

David W. Simmer, age 61, of Casa Grande, AZ., died on Tuesday Oct 18, 2016 at his home.
David was born on Jan 25, 1955, in Manitowoc WI; son of the late William and LaVerne (Osulson) Simmer. He was a graduate of Fox Valley Tech, attended Silver Lake College, and 1973 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. David proudly served our country in the U.S. Army, and he was also employed in Manitowoc as an auto mechanic, Holy Family Laundry department, lawn service, and Kwik Trip Corporation before moving to Arizona.
David is survived by his daughter: Jennifer Brefczynski, Two Rivers; three grandchildren: Brittieny Simmer, Alexis and Alden Posen, Two Rivers; sister and son-in-law: Sharon (Raymond) Brock, Tucson, AZ; step brothers and sisters: Richard Greenwold, Ocean Springs, MS, Mary Greenwold, Manitowoc, Susan Foreman, Navarre FL, Carol Greenwold, Frisco TX, Eric Greenwold, Merrimac; Aunts: Sr. Renita Tadych, Manitowoc, Kitty Sorenson, Poulsbo WA, Dorothy (Eugene) Ruddy, Alpena, MI. Other nieces, nephews, and friends also survived. He was preceded in death by his father's second wife: Shirley (Greenwold) Simmer; a step brother: Michael Greenwold and son in law: Shawn Posen.
Graveside service with full military rites will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, 14th and Division St. in Manitowoc. 
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  December 3, 2016

FRANK SOBIESCZYK  (d. 1954)  also Sobieszczyk

Frank A. Sobieszcyzk, 84, died early Sunday morning after an 18 months 
illness at the Fairhills Convalescent Home, Rosecrans, where he had resided 
the past eight months.  He formerly resided at 1115 S. 24th St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church.  The Rev. 
John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Sobieszczyk was born in Poland in 1869 and after he marred Catherine 
Powalisz in that country in 1892 the couple came to the United States, 
settling in Manitowoc.  He had been retired the past nine years.  His wife 
died in 1944.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Zoladkiewicz of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Frank Pekulik and Mrs. Lawrence Lambries of Manitowoc; 
two sons, Frank and John of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and 32 great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m Tuesday, and the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, March 22, 1954  pg. M-17


FRANK SOBIESCZYK

Frank Sobieszcyk, 75, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc died unexpectedly 
Sunday afternoon at the home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
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 St. 
Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sobieszcyk was born Sept. 26, 1898, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Frank Sr., and Catherine Powalisz Sobieszcyk. He was a resident of 
Manitowoc all his life and a member of St. Mary Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Anna) Pekulik and Mrs. Cecelia 
Lambries, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A sister and a brother 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 15, 1973


KATHERINE SOBIESZCZYK

Mrs. Frank Sobieszczyk, 82, died last night at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Frank Pekulik, of 1802 South 18th street. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Shimek and 
Schwartz funeral home and at 10 o'clock at the St. Mary's Catholic church.  
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Sobieszcyk, nee Katherine Powalisz, was born in Poland in 1862 
and was married there 54 years ago.  Two years later the couple moved 
to this city where they have since resided.
Survivors are the husband, three daughters, Mrs. Pauline Zaladkiewicz 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Frank Pekulik, Mrs. Laurence Lambries of this city; 
two sons, John and Frank, of this city; brother, Joseph of Milwaukee; 18 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  She was a member of the 
Rosary society of St. Mary's congregation.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Thursday, December 28, 1944  pg. 2


ARTHUR J. SOBIESKI

Sgt. Sobieski Died In France August 9, Word
Sgt. Arthur Sobieski, 24, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Sobieski of 1014 South 
21st street, was killed in action in France according to a message received by his 
parents late Tuesday afternoon from the War Department. The wire said he had 
been killed August 9.
His was the 57th casualty from Manitowoc county in World War II, within two of the 
total casualties suffered by this county in World War I.
Sgt. Sobieski has been overseas since March as a member of a U.S. Army 
ambulance unit and is believed to have been a member of the invasion force that 
(Photo) crossed the channel into Normandy on D-Day.
Born in Manitowoc, Sobieski was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1937. 
He was a drum major in the high school band and active also in high school plays 
and operettas. He later joined the Masquers and took part in several plays put on 
by that organization. He was also a member of the dramatic club of the St. Marys 
congregation and was employed by the Aluminum Goods company.
In 1940 he entered Parsons college at Fairfield, Iowa, and was elected president 
of the freshman class there. He enlisted in 1942 and after training in this country 
went overseas in March.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 23, 1944 P.2
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Reburial rites for Sgt. Arthur J. Sobieski, 24 (above), son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. 
Sobieski, of 1014 South 21st street, who was killed in France in 1944, will be held 
at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home, and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary Catholic 
church. The Rev. John Landowski, Rev. Anthony Chmielewski and Rev. Casimir Stec 
will officiate.
The American Legion will officiate at the grave in St. Mary cemetery.
Sergeant Sobieski was a member of an ambulance unit that went ashore on D-day 
at Normany, He was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1937, was drum major 
of the band and active in Masquers and the dramatic club of St. Mary congregation. 
He later attended Parsons college in Iowa and enlisted in 1942.
Survivors are the parents; his wife, the former Christine Main, a son 
(Survivor omitted for privacy.), living in Cernterville, Iowa.
The casket will arrive here Thursday morning. Friends may call at the funeral home 
after 4 p.m. Thursday, where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 28, 1948 P.2


BERNICE SOBIESKI

Mrs. Bernice (Bessie) Sobieski, 81, who resided with a daughter, Mrs. 
Harold Brixius, of 806 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  
The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate with burial in St. Mary Church 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Sobieski, nee Bernice Kaczmarek, was born Sept. 29, 1894, at Posen, 
Poland, daughter of the late Joseph and Constance Wazniak Kaczmarek.  
She was married to John Sobieski June 12, 1916 at St. Hedwig Catholic 
Church, Milwaukee.  He preceded her in death in 1956.  She was a member 
of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar and Roasry Society of the church.
Survivors include a son, Chester, and two daughters, Mrs. Florian (Evelyn) 
Jankowski and Mrs. Harold (Eunice) Brixius, of Manitowoc, a brother, John 
and three sisters, Sophie Oszdwski, Harriet Kasczmarek and Theresa Skuba 
of Milwaukee, 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  Four brothers 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m 
Thursday, where members of St. Mary Altar and Rosary Society will meet 
at 3:30 p.m. and a parish prayer service will be at 6:45 p.m. Harry J. Bergner 
is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter  Wednesday, September 8, 1976  pg. 3

 

JOHN SOBIESKI (d. 1956)

John Sobieski, 82, of 1130 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
of a heart attack at his home Sunday.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Leschke-Bergner 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
He was born Jan. 22, 1894, in Cooperstown, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Anton Sobieski, and in 1906 accompanied his parents to Manitowoc. On 
June 12, 1916, he married Miss Bernice Kaczmarek, at Milwaukee. He had 
been employed at the Rahr Malting Co. and was a member of the maltsteers 
union.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Brixius and Mrs. Florian 
Jankowski of Manitowoc; son, Chester of Manitowoc; brother, Albert of 
Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Wrobel and Mrs. Alex Tadych of 
Manitowoc; and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 16, 1956 P.15 


JOHN F. SOBIESKI (d. 1971)

John F. Sobieski, 78, of 1014 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at home following a coronary attack.
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 the church cemetery.
Mr. Sobieski was born May 26, 1892, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and 
Catherine Powalisz Sobieski. He married Josephine Andrastek May 28, 1918, at 
Manitowoc. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1968. Mr. 
Sobieski retired in 1968 as a foreman for Mirro Aluminum Co. after 50 years of 
employment. He was a member of the Mirro Retirement Employe Club, the Mirro 
Management Club, a past president of the Mirro Foreman's Assn., a 50-year 
member and past president of the Manitowoc Marine Band, a 50-year member of 
the Manitowoc Musicians Local No. 195 and a 25-year member of the Eagles Aerie 
No. 706. Mr. Sobieski was also a member of the St. Mary Holy Name Society and 
had served as treasurer of St. Mary parish the past eight years.
Survivors include his wife; a brother, Frank, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Frank Pekulik and Mrs. Cecilia Lambries of Manitowoc; and a grandson (Survivor 
omitted for privacy.) A son, Arthur, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where a Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. The Manitowoc Marine Band will meet in a body at the 
funeral home at 6 p.m. Thursday and the Mirro Management Club will meet at 
6:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1971
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(26 May 1892/Feb. 1971/SSDI)

JOSEPHINE SOBIESKI

Josephine Sobieski, 92, formerly of 1014 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, February 25, 1988 at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9 am Saturday at St. Mary Home Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.
Mrs. Sobieski was born may 30, 1895 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Anna Strzyzewski Andrastek. She was married to John Sobieski, May 28, 1918 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death February 16, 1971. Mrs. Sobieski was a member of St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society and also Gold Star Mothers.
Survivors include a brother and two sisters-in-law, Bernard A. and Cecilia Andrastek of Manitowoc and Mrs. Stanley (Viola) Andrastek of Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Clara and Newphrey Check of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph (Alice) Bonk of Manitowoc; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, John W. and Sharon Sobieski of Des Moines, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Arthur, who died in France during World War II; three brothers, Joseph, John and Stanley Andrastek and three sisters, Sophie, Celia and Esther.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, 3 pm to 7 pm Friday and at the St. Mary Home Chapel, 8 am until the time of services on Saturday. A rosary service will be 3:30 pm Friday and a prayer service also to be held Friday evening at the Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Feb. 25, 1988 - page 18
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(30 May 1895/25 Feb. 1988/SSDI) 


MARCELLE SOBLESKY

Marcelle, the two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Soblesky, died yesterday morning at their home, 916 Madison St. The funeral was held this morning from the St. Mary's Polish church, the Rev. Kubiszewski officiating and burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Feb. 1, 1923
*Note: She was placed here because obit states she is buried here.


FRANK J. SOLKOWSKI

Frank J. Solkowski, age 93, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday, August 4, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born on November 3, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late John and Anna (Cieciel) Solkowski. Frank served in the Marines during World War II. On August 22, 1953 he married the former Dolores Turczynski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2013. Frank was employed with Hamilton Industries in Two Rivers, retiring at the age of 62. He was a member of the Eagles Club, Polish League of American Veterans and the St. Mary's Athletic Club here in Manitowoc. Frank and Dolores spent many years camping and passed on their love of nature to their children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his four children: David (Barbara Hanson) Solkowski, Wauwautosa, Nancy & Steven Krueger, Appleton, Mary Ann & Alan Winiecki, Pulaski, Jim & Wanda Solkowski, Manitowoc; one daughter-in-law: Jane Solkowski, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Rachael & Alison Winiecki, Zak & Kevin Solkowski, Claire, Lauren & Abby Solkowski; one great grandchild: Owen McLean; four sisters and one brother-in-law: Helen, Sophie, Rose (Raymond), Mary and one brother and sister-in-law: Stanley (Ann). Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a son: John Solkowski; two infant siblings: Josephine & Adam; two brothers: John and Chester; one sister: Bernice and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall (1114 S. 21st Street) Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier. Burial of Frank's cremated remains will occur at St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall (1114 S. 21st Street) Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016 until 11:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Frank's name.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, are assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to his caregivers Charmaine, Laura, Janet & Karla for their compassionate care and support given to Frank and his family.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Aug. 7, 2016