ANNA ANDRASTEK Mrs. John Andrastek, 79, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc following a lingering illness. She had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Pekulik of 2411 Washington street, Manitowoc. Mrs. Andrastek was born in Manitowoc in 1871. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors are three sons, John, Bernard and Stanley of Manitowoc; six daughters, Mrs. Walter Korlesky, Mrs. John Sobiesky, Mrs. Pekulik, Mrs. Newphrey Check, Mrs. Joseph Bonk and Mrs. Peter Ziarnik of Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Leschke funeral home and at 9 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic church, Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Andrastek was a member of the Rosary society and the Sacred Heart society of the St. Mary church. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7:30 p.m. Tuesday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 17, 1950 pg. 2-M
JOHN ANDRASTEK (d. 1952) John Andrastek, 59, carpenter, lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Leschke Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Mr. Andrastek was born in Manitowoc in 1893. He married Miss Frances Komoroski in 1916. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Society, Holy Name Society, and the Eagles. Mr. Andrastek is survived by his wife, Frances; a daughter, Mrs. Alfred LeClaire of Appleton; a son, Daniel Andrastek of Manitowoc; two brothers, Bernard and Stanley of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. Walter Korlesky, Mrs. John Sobieski, Mrs. Newphrey Check, Mrs. Joe Pekulik, Mrs. Joe Bonk and Mrs. Pete Ziarnik of Manitowoc; and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 p.m. Friday. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, July 24, 1952 pg. 2-T
JOHN ANDRASTEK (d. 1918) John Andrazeyk, 969 South 25th street, died at his home Thursday, after an illness of several weeks. He was a native of Poland, born there 51 years ago. He is survived by a family. The funeral will be held Monday morning from St. Mary’s church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 16, 1918, Page 3
ROMAN ANDRASTIK Andrastek Funeral is Next Monday The remains of Robert Andrastek will be laid to rest on Monday morning. Service will be held at St. Mary’s Church. Interment will be at Polish Cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Tribune - Jan. 14, 1910 - page 14 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Napiezinski were at Manitowoc last Monday to attend the funeral of Raymond Andrasczyk, a brother of Mrs. Frank Napiezinski. The Reporter - Fri., Jan. 21, 1910
JOHN BONIEWSKI (d. 1899) Joseph Bonnienski, an inmate of the Sisters of St. Mary's hospital, died Saturday of consumption. The deceased was 80 years of age and has been ill at the hospital for some time. Interment will take place at the Polish Cemetery today. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Aug. 7, 1899 - page 2 ******** Death from consumption of 30-yr. old Joseph Bonnienski (sic) in St. Mary's Hospital here on Sat. Der Nord Westen, 10 Aug. 1899 ******** From co. death index: 1899 Aug 05 BONIEWSKI Jos. v.6 p.184
CHILD OF MARTIN BONK Death Sunday of a 4 year old child of Martin Bonk who was buried Tuesday in the Polish Cemetery. Der Nord Westen - July 28, 1898 *Note: Place here because father is here.
SON OF M.J. BONK Death on Mon. last week of the little son of Mr. M.J. Bonk. Burial was in the Polish Cemetery Thurs. last week. Der Nord Westen, 14 Sept. 1893
VERONICA BONK Mrs. Jacob Bonk, nee Veronica Katzka, 75, of 1212 South 20th street, Manitowoc, died early Thursday at her home after a lingering illness. Mrs. Bonk was born in 1875 in Poland and came to this country 60 years ago, settling in Manitowoc county. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Leschke funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church, Manitowoc, Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Survivors are a son, Sylvester Bonk, and two step sons, Stanley and Frank Bonk, all of Manitowoc; five daughters, Mrs. Edward Delanty and Mrs. Ben Budnik, both of Milwaukee, Mrs. Alvin Lewis and Mrs. Albert Kadow, both of Manitowoc and Miss Catherine Bonk at home; a brother, Martin Katzka of Coleman, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Anna Tomchek, and four step sisters, Mrs. John Gospodarek, Mrs. Bernard Dzingelsky, Mrs. Magdaline Skorbeski and Miss Emma Kowalski, all of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Five children preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Thursday, November 9, 1950 pg. 2
MARYJANNA BORUCKA Mrs. Mary Boruski, an aged resident of the city, died at her home on South Twenty first street at the age of 80 years. The funeral was held from St. Mary’s church today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 02, 1917, Page 3
WOJCIECH BORUCKI A BORUCKE (sic), 94, SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS Brining relief from five years of suffering, death came to Albert Borucke at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Burcia, 1209 South Twenty-first street, early this morning on the threshold of his 94th year. Mr. Borucke, remarkably young looking and active for one of his years, retired more than 15 years ago and spent his declining years with his daughter, the last five of which were marked by suffering. The end did not come unexpected, his condition having been critical for the last few days. Fifty-four Descendants. Deceased leaves fift-four descendants, being three daughters, Mrs. Frank Bureta of this city, Mrs. Tillie Kaprowski of Two Rivers and Mrs. Ignatz Markowski of the city, one son, Joseph of Mnaitowoc and 118 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Mr. Borucke was born in Germany and married Mary Cohel there in 1864, removing to this country with his bride a few years later, coming directly to Manitowoc where he has since lived. Mrs. Borucke preceded him in death 10 years ago. Funeral services will be held Thursday from the St. Mary’s church, the Rev. Father Kubiszewski officiating, and burial will take place in the St. Mary’s cemetery. Mr. Borucke was a member of the St. Joseph and St. Albert societies of St. Mary’s church. Paper/date not noted by transcriber
GRACE BOYD Grace Gospodarek Boyd, age 93, a resident of Felician Village, Manitowoc, died on Friday, September 30, 2016 at St. Mary's Home of the Felician Village. Grace was born on November 8, 1922 in Manitowoc, WI, daughter of the late Anton and Helen (Kujawski) Felber. She was a graduate of St. Paul Parochial Grade School and then joined the Billy Schultz Circus for three years. Grace then married Leonard F. Gospodarek and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1952. She later married John "Jack" Boyd on September 20, 1974. He preceded her in death on October 9, 2013. Grace was employed with J.C. Penney and was also employed in the office at Mirro Aluminum Co. of Manitowoc. She was also a volunteer at Peters Pantry and a member of the St. Paul Christian Mothers. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law: Bonnie and James Jirikowic, Manitowoc, Judie Erickson, Manitowoc, Christine and Richard Rosenbalm, Mequon; two sons and daughters-in-law: Gene and Jay Gospodarek, Muskego, WI, Jack and Ann Gospodarek, Superior, CO; 14 grandchildren: Tracy, Jerrod, Jodi, Stacey, Eric, Matt, Andrea, Benjamin, Wade, Tad, Jesse, LeAnne, Marcia and Adam; 35 great grandchildren; and one sister: Laura "Dolly" Piefer, Hartford, WI. She is further survived by Jack's children: John Boyd, Paul (Marijane) Boyd, Bradley (Cecilia) Boyd, and Bonnie (Tom) Carlson; 7 step grandchildren and 4 step-great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers-in-law: Ruth (John) Walker, Marie (Archie) Schuette, Anna (Les) Boeldt and Peter Piefer; and two brothers: Clarence "Fuzzy" and Hank. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Ave), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Felician Village, Peters Pantry or a charity of your choice. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Felician Village for their compassionate care given to Mom over the past three years. Mom was a very loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She will always be remembered for Saturday baking and cooking for holiday family gatherings. She also enjoyed dancing and loved crocheting and sewing for her family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter October 1, 2016
JOHN BOYD John "Jack" Boyd, age 86, a resident of Felician Village, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, October 9, 2013 at the Felician Village. Jack was born on March 23, 1927 in Evanston, IL., son of the late William L. Boyd III and Marjorie (Broad) Boyd. He graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee with the class of 1945 and then received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from Northwestern University. Jack served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theater. On September 20, 1974 he married the former Grace Felber Gospodarek at St. Paul Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Jack was employed as a design engineer at Mirro Aluminum Company and Kelvinator of Manitowoc. He was a Past President of the Manitowoc Kiwanis Club and an active volunteer at Peter's Pantry. Jack was also a violinist with the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra. Survivors include his wife: Grace, Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-in-law: John "Jack" Boyd, Asheville, NC., Paul and Marijane Boyd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL., Bradley K. and Cecilia Boyd, Melbourne, FL.; one daughter and son-in-law: Bonnie and Tom Carlson, Burlington, WI.; Grace's children: Bonnie and Jim Jirikowic, Manitowoc, Judie Erickson, Manitowoc, Christine and Richard Rosenbalm, Mequon, WI., Gene and Jay Gospodarek, Muskego, WI., and Jack and Ann Gospodarek, Superior, CO. Jack and Grace shared 21 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law: Patricia and Bob Peters, Las Vegas, NV.; one sister-in-law: Laura Piefer, Hartford, WI. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother: William Logan Boyd IV. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, October 14, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 14, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Manitowoc, where military rites will be accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post 659. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any memorials be given in Jack's name to Peter's Pantry of Manitowoc. 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. Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly by his family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter October 11, 2013
CLIFFORD J. BRIGGS SR. Clifford J. Briggs Sr., age 95, a resident at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died on Wednesday morning, July 16, 2008, at Shady Lane. He was born on Feb. 13, 1913, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Clifford and Frances (Altenbach) Briggs. on Nov. 5, 1935, he married Regina T. Komosa at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on June 27, 2000. Clifford and Regina lived in Manitowoc, Green Bay and Kenosha until their retirement in 1984, when they moved to Florida. Following the death of his wife, Regina, Clifford then returned to Manitowoc. Clifford was employed as a butcher with A&P Foods and also owned and operated Kenosha Ambulance for many years. While in Florida, he also operated the First Aid station at the Houston Astros spring training facilities in Kissimmee, Fla. Clifford was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and was a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Kenosha. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Rose Marie and Robert Malick, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: Clifford J. and Donna Briggs, Jr., Pleasant Prairie; five grandchildren Annette (Thomas) Wunsch; Robert (Carol) Malick; Denise (Steve) Bricco, all of Manitowoc; Jeffrey (Christie) Briggs, Frisco, Texas; and Sue Briggs, Kenosha; eight great-grandchildren: Nick (Jodie) Wunsch; Jennifer (Justin) Poggemann; Christine Malick; Liz Bricco; Tori Bricco; Alex Briggs; Mitch Briggs; and Maddie Briggs; and one great-great-grandson: Jacob Wunsch. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Clifford was preceded in death by his mother: Frances Briggs; and his wife: Regina Briggs. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at St Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster. Cremation has taken place, and burial of the cremated remains will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at St Francis of Assisi on Waldo from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the third floor staff of Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, as well as the staffs at Shady Lane and Laurel Grove for their loving kindness shown to Clifford and his family. Herald Times Reporter July 2008 ******** Funeral services for Clifford J. Briggs Sr., age 95, a resident at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, who died on Wednesday morning, July 16, 2008, at Shady Lane, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at St Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster. Cremation has taken place, and burial of the cremated remains will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter July 2008
REGINA BRIGGS Regina (Reggie) Briggs, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at the Osceola Regional Hospital in Kissimmee, Fla. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2000, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Mass will be Rev. Finian Zaucha, O.F.M. with burial of the cremains at St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Regina T. Komosa was born September 10, 1916, in Pulaski, Wis., daughter of Rose and Peter Komosa. She moved to Manitowoc as a child and was married to Clifford J. Briggs Sr. on November 5, 1935, at St. Mary’s Church. Survivors include her husband, Clifford J. Briggs, Sr., Kissimee, Fla.; two children, Rose Marie Malick and Robert Malick, both of Manitowoc, Clifford and Donna Briggs, Jr., Kenosha, Wis.; five grandchildren, Annette and Thomas Wunsch, Robert and Carol Malick, Denise and Steve Bricco, all of Manitowoc, Jeffrey and Christie Briggs, Suzan Briggs, Kenosha, Wis.; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Agnes (Isadore) Hartlaub, Manitowoc and other relative and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service at 9:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Time Reporter, July 20, 2000 P. A2
MAGDALEN BUDYSZ Mrs. Magdalen Budych, 87, a resident here nearly 60 years, died Monday night at the home, 1122 South 19th Street. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 am from theShimek and Schwartz funeral home and at nine o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mrs. Budych, nee Magdalen Brusky, was born in Poland in 1851 and 61 years ago was married to Andrew Budych. Three years later they came to the United States, locating in Manitowoc. Mr. Budych died six years ago. She was a member of the St. Mary's Rosary Society. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. John Becker, Mrs. Anton Zagrodnik and Mrs. Jess Dempsky, all of this city; three sons, Joseph, Louis and Stanley, all of this city; 29 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral parlors from this evening on. ManitowocHerald Times - Tues., Mar. 14, 1939 - page 2
FRANK BURETA Frank Buretta (sic), 78, of 1800? S. 21st St. Manitowoc, was found dead at home Friday where he died of a heart attack Thursday evening. 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 Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Buretta was born in Poland Oct. 2, 1878, son of the late John and Mary Grzark Buretta. He came to the United States as a boy with his parents who settled at Manitowoc. He married Mary Borucki Oct. 29, 1900. She died in 1950. Before his retirement eight years ago, Mr. Buretta was employed by Wisconsin Malting Co. Surviving him are four brothers, John of Milwaukee and Jose, Michael and Stanley of Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Krysak of Newton. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 18, 1957 P. 13
MARY BURETA (d. 1950) Mrs. Frank Buretta (sic), nee Mary Borucki, 73, of 1209 South 21st street, Manitowoc, died early Saturday at her home after a lingering illness. Mrs. Buretta (sic) was born in 1877 in Manitowoc and was a lifelong resident of the city. She was married to Mr. Buretta in 1900. She was a member of the Rosary and Altar society of St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26?, at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc, Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary cemetery, Manitowoc. She is survived by her husband. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 23, 1950 P. 2
TERESA BURRA Miss Tressie Burrey, aged 20, who formerly resided in this city, but who had been a patient at Maple Crest Sanitarium, died early this morning, losing her brave battle against the dread disease. Miss Burrey had been an orphan for a number of years, the sole remaining relative being a sister, Miss Mathilda Burrey of this city. The funeral will be held from St. Mary’s church at 9 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 8, 1916 P. 4
BENNIE BURRY REPORT OF COUNTY JUDGE ON TUBERCULAR PATIENTS TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN: Gentlemen: - in accordance with duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to submit my report to all proceedings and hearings in relating to tubercular patients had and determined since filing of my last report, May 13, 1919, up to and including this 13th day of November, 1919. John Chloupek, County Judge, Benjamin Burry, single, aged 17, resident of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, committed to Maple Crest Sanatorium, on May 27, 1919; C.M. Gleason, examining physician. ******* (N0TE: This is the only cemetery I have this surname in. Bennie may or may not be the person in this report.)
DENNIS M. CHAPLESKI Dennis M. Chapleski, age 73, 714 Hillcrest Ct., Two Rivers, died on Wednesday morning, September 23, 2015 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Dennis was born on September 21, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of LaVerne (Osesek) Chapleski and the late George Chapleski. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1960. Dennis served in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam for a year and a half. On February 21, 1981 he married the former Jane Turney at Grace Congregational Church in Two Rivers. He was employed with Eck Industries for 45 years retiring in 2007. Dennis loved watching football, no matter who was playing. He also enjoyed taking care of his garden and ponds. Dennis loved having army and Lego battles with his grandsons Clinton, Jacob and Iggy. Survivors include his wife: Jane Chapleski, Two Rivers; two sons: Troy Chapleski and special friend Tammy, Manitowoc, Chad Kautzer and special friend April, Manitowoc; three daughters: Tory Barron, Aimee (Cory) Schultz and Liza (Paul) LeClair, all of Two Rivers; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; his mother: LaVerne Chapleski, Manitowoc; and one brother-in-law: Edward (Debby) Yohanek, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his father: George Chapleski. Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and a Committal Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2015 at St. Mary Cemetery in Manitowoc. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sept. 27, 2015
ANNA A. CHECK Anna “Nannie” Check,age 84, formerly of 1407 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly early Thursday morning, December 19, 1996, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow at St. Mary Church Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born July 26, 1912, in Portage County, daughter of the late O’Nufrey and Rosalia Wanta Kruzicki. On May 29, 1929, she married Frank R. Check Sr. in Polonia, Wis. After their marriage the couple made their home in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death December 15, 1975. Mrs. Check was a member of the St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Frank and Joyce Check, Francis Creek, Stanley Check, Manitowoc; three daughters and a son-in-law, Ann Marie Kleman, Marlene and Donald Christensen, Carol Konop, all of Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren, Mary Koch, Jeanne Holmer, Laurie Hoopman, Rob Kleman, Gail Wegner, Jeff Check, Jim Check, Mark Check, Daniel Christensen, David Christensen, Timothy Christensen, Thomas Christensen, Lisa Neuenfeldt, Heidi Naibert, Amy Eckley, Christopher Konop, Nicole Konop; 22 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Basil and Frances Kruzicki, Shiocton; three sisters, Angeline Malek, Manitowoc, Isabelle Sigmund, Manitowoc, Theresa Rydzewski, Cudahy; two brothers-in-law, Charles (Helen) Check, Manitowoc, Leonard Check, Custer, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Tillie (Stanley) Blarek, Brokaw, Wis., Bernice (Chester) Bembenek, Stevens Point; other special relatives, Leonard Cherek, Milwaukee, Sally Check, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, two infant grandchildren, one granddaughter, Elizabeth Check, two sons-in-law, John Konop and Robert Kleman, a daughter-in-law, Leatrice Check, two brothers, six sisters, four brothers-in-law, and four sisters-in-law. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral home from 4-8 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka. Our mom’s life was devoted to her family. The joy of her life was her husband and children. Her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was her deepest treasure. Their presence made her day and it showed in her smile. She will forever be affectionately known as Nannie. She shared her love and compassion not just with her family but with all the lives she touched. Mamma, we know that you are smiling with Jesus whom you love so much. You will be sadly missed by all who love you. Herald Times Reporter, December 19, 1996 P. A2
BABY CHECK Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Leshke Funeral home, Manitowoc, for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Check of 2106 Madison St., Manitowoc, who died Sunday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Burial was in the St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Surviving are the parents and two brothers and three sister. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 14, 1954 P.17
JOHN CICHANTEK Funeral services for John Chichantic (sic) who died this noon, will be held Monday morning at 8:00 o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church with burial at St. Mary's cemetery, near the church. Mr. Chichantic was born in Germany on September 14, 1836 and (missing last part of page). Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 19, 1923 P. 1
MICHAEL CICHOWLAS CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank Father Pociecha, pallbearers, donors of flowers and cars, and all those who participated in our recent bereavement the death of our father Michael Cichowlas. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Syeracki The Manitowoc Herald-News Wednesday, June 27, 1928 page 5
PAULINA CZAPIEWSKI (1879 - 1895) Death on Sat., in the 7th Ward, of Paulina Czapleski. The deceased, who reached the age of 15 yrs., died of typhus. The burial took place Mon. morning in the local Polish Cemetery. Der Nord Westen, Manitowoc, Wis., 30 May 1895 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paulin Czaplewski Vital • Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926 Name Paulin Czaplewski Sex Female Birth Date 23 Oct 1879 Birthplace Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States Father's Name Thomas Czaplewski Father's Sex Male Mother's Name Paulin Nickel Mother's Sex Female "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paulia Czapleuska Vital • Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907 Name Paulia Czapleuska Death Date 25 May 1895 Death Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0032 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paulina Czoplewska Vital • Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 name: Paulina Czoplewska birth: 23 October 1879 Manitowoc, death: 25 May 1895 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: Thomas Czoplewska mother: Paulina "Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
STANLEY DEMPSKY DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER Stanley Dempsky, 76, Will Be Buried On Saturday Stanley Dempsky, 76, passed away this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Steve Mally, 1915 Marshall street, with whom he had lived for the past 17 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday from the home at 8:30 a.m. and at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church. Interment will be made at the St. Mary's cemetery. The deceased was born in Germany June 6, 1858. He came to Manitowoc in 1879 and married Katherine Thomas here in 1890. His wife preceded him in death 27 years ago. The deceased was a mason by trade. Survivors, besides Mrs. Mally, include two other daughters, Mrs. Rose Forsthe (sic) and Mrs. Gustie Heath, both of Los Angeles; three sons, Jess, Frank and Matt, all of this city; two brothers, Walter and John, both of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Majkszak of Kewaunee, Mrs. Frank Konjurski of Detroit, and Mrs. Josephine Bruski of Pulaski; and seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body will be removed to the home this afternoon from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 30, 1934 P. 2
MARY DERLA Mrs. Mary Derla, 78, of 2101 Hamilton street, died Sunday at the home. She had been ill two weeks. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and at 9 o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic church, the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery. Mrs. Derla, nee Mary Powalicz, was born in Poland in 1860 and came to Manitowoc at the age of 22. She was married to John Derla 57 years ago. He died four years later. Survivors are a brother, Joseph, Milwaukee; sister, Mrs. Frank Sobieczyk, city; 12 grandchildren and 17 grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Michael Kaminski, died in 1937. Mrs. Derla was a member of the Rosary society of the St. Mary’s congregation. The body was moved to the home this afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 6, 1939 P. 2 ******** Order to hear Petition for Administration. First publication Sept. 16th 1886. IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Johann Derla, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Mary Derla, of Manitowoc, Wis., representing among other things that Johann Derla, late of Manitowoc City, on the 25th day of May, A.D., 1886, at the city of Manitowoc, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State and County, and that the said petitioner is widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Wencl Mrotek granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this Court, on Tuesday, the 12th day of October, A.D., 1886, at 10 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 Nord-Westen, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc, in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 10th day of September, A.D., 1886. Carl H. Schmidt, County Judge. Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, September 16, 1886 P. 5 ******** (Note: Can't find Johann in cemeteries or in the census. There is a Mary Derla in St. Mary Catholic cemetery in Manitowoc who was married to a John Derla. He died in 1876 according to her obituary, it refers to a long time span so could be incorrect)