JOSEPH P. KABAT

JOSEPH KABAT, PIONEER OF CO. PASSES, AGE 84
Joseph Kabat, a pioneer business man of Manitowoc county, died at the home 
of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Geiger, 619 North Fifth street, Sunday evening 
the demise being due to infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Kabat was past 
eighty-four and for the last fifteen years, since the death of his wife, had 
made this city his home. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning with 
services at Sacred Heart Catholic church at 9 o'clock, the Rev. Vondrachek, 
a nephew, officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Born January 26, 1841 in Bohemia, Mr. Kabat came to America at the age of 
sixteen with his parents and the family settled at Reedsville where he later 
in life engaged in the saloon and hotel business which he conducted until the 
death of his wife. He was married to Miss Mary Suchan at Maple Grove in 1869. 
Surviving him are five daughters, Mrs. Charles Geiger of this city, Mrs. Rose 
Pech of Green Bay, Mrs. Joseph Wachtel and Mrs. Henry Wachtel of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. A.F. Werner of Brillion and two sons, Joseph of Green Bay and Wencil. 
Twenty-six granchildren and one great grandchild also survive him. He was a 
member of the Reedsvile branch of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, August 3, 1925 P. 2


LAVERNE A. KABAT

LaVerne A. Kabat, age 65, of 10 Circle Drive, Brillion, passed away unexpectedly 
on Saturday, January 10, 1998, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 1998, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church in Brillion. Rev. Tom Long will officiate with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 19, 1932, in Taus, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Tisler) 
Stelzer. She married Clinton Smith, he preceded her in death on March 18, 1966. 
She then married Harold Kabat on June 8, 1974. She worked with her husband Harold 
at Key Insurance and formerly worked at St. Mary's Nursing Home in Manitowoc. She 
was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Brillion, the Christian Service 
Committee, the Parish Council and was a member of the Christian Mothers.
Survivors include her husband, Harold; four daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and 
Larry Dvorachek, Whitelaw, Bonnie and Terry Zeamer, Brillion, Michelle and Alan 
Schaffer, Hilbert, Kay and Randy Dercks, Combined Locks; one son and daughter-in-
law, David and Lori Kabat, Waukesha; 15 grandchildren, Trisha, Missy and Ryan 
Dvorachek, Jonathan, Michael, Matthew and Justin Zeamer, Alaina, Austin and Avery 
Schaffer, Kelly, Andy and Samantha Dercks, Adam and Philip Kabat; two sisters and 
a brother-in-law, Katie Nowak, Milwaukee, Ann and Robert Schley, New Holstein; 
four brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Dorie Stelzer, Two Rivers, Joe and 
Judy Stelzer, Phoenix, Ariz., Don and Jane Stelzer, Ogema, LeRoy and Karen Stelzer, 
Greenwood; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Virginia and Peter Polster, 
Oconomowoc, Margaret and James Winter, Reedsville; Harold's father-in-law, Victor 
Herrmann Sr., Kellnersville. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first 
husband, Clinton Smith, and an infant son, Thomas Allen; one brother-in-law, 
Jerry Nowak; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ignatius and Anna Kabat; and 
by Harold's first wife, Bernice (Hermann) Kabat.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and 
on Wednesday at the funeral home from 7:45 a.m. until 10 a.m. There will be a 
vigil service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
LaVerne loved her grandchildren, enjoyed flower gardens, playing piano and bridge 
club. She had a competitive edge for sports such as golfing and racquet ball. 
She was an energetic, loving Christian woman and will be sadly missed by her 
family and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, January 12, 1998 P. 2


LEONARD L. KABAT

Leonard L. Kabat, 76, of 1909 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, February 6, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kabat was born April 16, 1905, in anitowoc County, son of the late Charles 
and Justina Kabat. He married Myrtle Kieselhorst Sept. 2, 1926, at Manitowoc. 
Mr. Kabat was an instructor teacher of barbering for State of Wisconsin Vocational 
Schools, retiring in 1969. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, 
Manitowoc, Tripoli Temple of Milwaukee, Grand Lodge F & AM, Shrine Club of 
GTripoli (sic) Temple of Two Rivers and Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Green Bay. 
He was a life member and past president of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706 
of Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle, a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Barbara 
Kabat of Annadale, Va.; two grandchildren, Daniel Lee and Nancy Ann Kabat and a 
brother, Victor Kabat of Janesville, Wis. Brothers and sisters preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of 
service. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 8, 1982  P. 3
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[bur. on Louis C. Kieselhorst lot]


MARY S. KABAT

Mrs. Jos. Kabat, aged 61 years, died at her home in Reedsville last Friday after 
a lingering illness. She is survived by a husband, two sons and five daughters. 
The children are Wenzel and Joseph Kabat; Mrs. Chas. Gauger of this city, Mrs. 
D.J. Tech and Mrs. Warner of Green Bay, and Mesdames Joseph and Henry Wachtel of 
Two Rivers. The body was brought here for burial the funeral took place Wednesday. 
Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 3, 1910
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(1900 Rockland twp. census:
Joseph Kabat age 59; Mary 50; Wenzel E. 23)


MYRTLE H. KABAT

Myrtle H. Kabat, age 90, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, 
died Wednesday morning, February 18, 1998, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 1998, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Robert 
Meyer with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born May 19, 1907, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Louis and Laura 
Blumenstein Kieselhorst. On September 22, 1926, she married Leonard Kabat in 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1982.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Barbara Kabat, Shawano; 
two grandchildren, Daniel L. Kabat, Boston, Mass., Nancy Ann Hanyzewski, Shawano; 
two great-grandchildren, D. Tucker Kabat and Jenna Marie Kabat. Also surviving 
are other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Saturday 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, February 19, 1998  P. 2


OLIVE J. KABAT

Mrs. Olive J. Kabat, 67, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
formerly of Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, Dec. 16, at the home.
Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kabat, nee Olive J. Newton, was born June 28, 1915, at Grand Marai, Minn., 
daughter of the late Daniel and Ida Raguse Newton. She moved to Manitowoc as a 
child where she grew up, was educated and lived most of her life. She was married 
to Melvin A. Kabat September, 1937, at Crown Point, Ind. He preceded her in death 
Feb. 3, 1962.
Survivors include two sons, Robert of Manitowoc and Ronald of Lakeland, Fla., and 
three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Saturday until 
the time of funeral services at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, December 17, 1982  P. 3
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[widow of Melvin A. Kabat]


ERNST P. KABOTH

Ernst P. Kaboth, 82, of 911 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday 
morning, Feb. 3, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Sunday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Kenneth W. Hendrick, Past Worshipful Master, 
Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65 will officiate. Cremation to follow with burial 
of the cremains in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kaboth was born Feb. 13, 1901, at Brieg, Germany, son of the late Karl and 
Anna Kaboth. He grew up and was educated in Germany, coming to the United States 
and settling in Sheboygan, Wis., in 1923 working at the Kohler co. for 18 years. 
Mr. Kaboth then moved to Manitowoc in 1941, working for Manitowoc Shipbuilding, 
retiring in January of 1969. He married Gertrude Beier on Nov. 24, 1923, at 
Sheboygan. Mr. Kaboth was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F. & A.M., 
member of Manitowoc Council No. 18 R. & S.M., member of Manitowoc Chapter No. 
16 R.A.M., member of Manitowoc Odd Fellows Lodge No. 55. Mr. Kaboth was a Noble 
Grand of Local Manitowoc Odd Fellows Lodge, he served for eight years on the Odd 
Fellows and Rebekah Nursing Home Board at Green Bay, Wis., for eight years. Mr. 
Kaboth was also a member of the International Association of machinists Local 
No. 516.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; a son and daughter-in-law, Ernst K. and 
Joyce Kaboth of Canton, Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Raymond Dominick 
of Green Bay, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by a son, Hans.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. Odd Fellows memorial service at 
7:30 p.m. A memorial fund has been established.
Herald Times Reporter, February 4, 1984 P. 3
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[cremains/bur. on I.O.O.F. Mtw. Lodge #55 lot]


GERTRUD A. KABOTH

Mrs. Gertrud A. Kaboth, 86, of 911 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
December 4, 1988, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Green Bay Rebekah Lodge No. 185 officiating 
with burial of the cremains at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Kaboth was born April 10, 1902, in Brieg, Germany, daughter of the late 
Walter and Anna Beier. She grew up and was educated in Germany, immigrating to 
the United States and settling in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in November of 1923 and 
moving to Manitowoc in 1941. She married Ernst P. Kaboth, November 23, 1923, at 
Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death, February 3, 1984. Mrs. Kaboth 
was a member of Green Bay Rebekah Lodge No. 185.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ernst K. and Joyce Kaboth of Canton, 
Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Raymond Dominick of Green Bay, 
Wisconsin; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Hans in 1952 and a brother, Walter 
Beier.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 3 p.m. 
to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials appreciated for Odd Fellows and Rebekah Youth Camp 
at Waupaca, Wisconsin.
Herald Times Reporter, December 5, 1988 P. 17
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[cremains/widow of Ernest Kaboth/bur. on I.O.O.F. lot]


CARL KACYNSKI

Carl Kacynski, 51, of 1001 North Eighth street, an employe of the shipyards 
for over 30 years, died Friday night at the Holy Family hospital of a heart 
attack. He had been ill only a week.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Holy Innocents church. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
He was born in Menominee, Mich., in 1898 and came to this city in 1917, to take 
employment at the Manitowoc Ship Building company. He continued at the yards 
except for a few years when employed on Ann Arbor carferries.
In 1926 he married Miss Loretta DeWane of Denmark. She survives with two 
daughters, Dorothy and Mary Jean at home; four sons, Carl Jr., a student at 
Marquette university, Robert, William and Dennis of this city; three brothers, 
Joseph and Steven of this city, George of Menominee; sister, Mrs. Leo Maihofer 
of Spring Lake, Mich. He was a member of the Holy Name society of Holy Innocents 
congregation.
The body may be viewed tonight at the Dewane funeral home in Denmark and will be 
moved to the Kacynski home here at 10 a.m. Sunday.
The rosary will be recited tonight at Denmark and at the home in this city at 
3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1949  P. 2
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[bur. 08-29-1949/age 51 yrs.]


LORETTA KACYNSKI

Mrs. Loretta Kacynski, 57, of 1102 Park Row Blvd., Manitowoc, died New Year’s 
Day at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been hospitalized two 
months.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will be celebrant of the solemn requiem high 
Mass, the Rev. John DeWane of Menasha will be deacon and the Rev. Rudolph Kerch 
of Stangelville subdeacon. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mrs. Kacynski was born April 14, 1907, in the Town of Maple Grove, Brown County, 
daughter of the late Edward and Clara Schneider DeWane. She was married in 1926 
to Carl Kacynski. He died in 1949. Mrs. Kacynski resided at Manitowoc 38 years 
and was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., in an office capacity and was 
a part-time waitress at Art’s 151 Club. She was a member of the Christian Mothers 
Altar Society and Catholic Woman’s Club.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Donald Parlow of West Bend and Mrs. Anthony Gosc 
of Manitowoc; four sons, Carl of Peoria, Ill., Robert of Chicago and William and 
Dennis of Madison; three sisters, Mrs. Chris Korte of Metropolis, Ill., Mrs. Clare 
Coulan of Mt. Clemens, Mich., and Mrs. James Krowiorz of Manitowoc; two brothers, 
Lyman of Denmark and Clement of Wrightstown and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o’clock Saturday evening 
and at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rosary will be 
recited at 8 o’clock both evenings. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1965  P. 3


ADELINE KADERABEK

Miss Adeline E. Kaderabek, age 97, a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla., 
entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at St. Petersburg 
General Hospital. 
Adeline was born on April 25, 1909, in Manitowoc Rapids to the late 
Anton and Mary Kukral Kaderabek. She grew up in Manitowoc and graduated 
from Lincoln High School with the class of 1928. After graduation, she 
moved to Milwaukee, where she worked for Phoenix Hosiery as a secretary. 
At the age of 45, she moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., where she worked 
for Florida Federal Savings and Loan Association until her retirement 
in 1975. Adeline was very involved with photography for many years, 
and provided her family with numerous memories captured on photos and 
movies. 
Survivors include two brothers: Lester (Ruth) Kaderabek, Manitowoc, and 
Clarence (Caroline) Kaderabek, rural Manitowoc; two sisters: Edna Mrotek, 
Manitowoc, and Olivia Gill, Nashville, Tenn.; also surviving are many 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Adeline was preceded in 
death by two brothers: Edwin Kaderabek and Frank Kaderabek; and three 
sisters: Viola Geiger, Mildred Eick and Marian Brost. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside 
Funeral Home on Saturday, May 27, 2006, from 9 a.m. until the time of 
the funeral service at 10 a.m. The Rev. Marcia Solberg will officiate 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water 
St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 25, 2006


ANNA L. KADERABEK

Anna Kaderabek, age 85, of 950 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died early on Tuesday 
morning, Jan. 26, 2010, at River Wood Estates.
Anna was born on July 24, 1924, in Menchalville, daughter of the late Joseph and 
Catherine (Sleger) Reindl. She graduated from De Pere High School as valedictorian 
of her class in 1942. She married John "Jack" Kaderabek on Sept. 16, 1950, at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2006. 
Anna and her husband, Jack, owned and operated Baldwins Mens Wear from 1965-1989. 
She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and an active member of the 
Daughters of Isabella.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; two brothers and one 
sister-in-law: Louis (Sylvia) Reindl; Ed Reindl; one sister and brother-in-law: 
Helen (Darwin) Popelar; other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at St. Francis 
of Assisi-Waldo Site, North 18th and Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. The Rev. Dan Felton will 
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call on Friday at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 
1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be a 7 p.m. prayer service 
led by Deacon Paul Kiefer. Visitation will continue at church on Saturday from 10 
a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.
Memorial donations would be appreciated in Anna's name to Roncalli High School.
Anna's family would like to thank her angels at River Wood Estates for the wonderful 
care she received and the staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 28, 2010


ANTON KADERABEK

Anton Kaderabek, 78, town of Manitowoc Rapids farmer, died unexpectedly at his 
home on Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Saturday morning following a heart attack. Funeral 
services will be at 1:30 pm Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Kaderabek was born Aug. 1, 1879 in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late Frank and Anna Petska Kaderabek. He married Mary Kukral Oct. 1, 1902. She 
died a year ago and a daughter, Mrs. Norman Brust, died seven years ago.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. John Geiger of Brillion, Mrs. Harold Eick of 
Milwaukee, Miss Adeline Kaderabek of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Luke Mrotek of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Glenn Gill of Sheboygan; four sons, Edwin of Sheboygan, 
Frank A. of Branch, and Clarence and Lester of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; two brothers, 
Charles and Frank of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., June 14, 1958 page M9
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[d. 06-14-1958/age 78 yrs.]


BILLY KADERABEK

William Kaderabek, 17, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Wednesday night. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blausfuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
William was born July 26, 1956, at Chicago, son of Lester and Ruth Spaley 
Kaderabek. He was a senior at Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and worked part 
time at Branch Cheese Factory.
Survivors include his parents, a brother, Larry, 15, and a sister, Marianne, 19, 
at home; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary C. Spaly, of Manitowoc. His paternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kaderabek, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 1974   P. 22
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[William/d. 02-20-1974/age 17 yrs./son of Lester D. and Ruth M. Kaderabek/
bur. on Mary Spaly lot]


CLARENCE KADERABEK

Clarence W. Kaderabek, age 95, of 6405 Oakwood Lane, Manitowoc, died on Monday,
May 31, 2010, at the family residence.
Clarence was born Aug. 4, 1914, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc
County. He was the son of the late Anton and Mary Kukral Kaderabek. Clarence
attended Branch Grade School and Rockwood High School. He farmed in the town of
Manitowoc Rapids and also owned and oprerated his own landscaping business. He
was married to Linda Feil at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Maribel, Wis. She
preceded him in death in 1972. He later married Rita Meidl Schuh at St. Michael's 
Catholic Church, Whitelaw. She preceded him in death. In 1990, Clarence married 
Caroline Caflisch Krueger at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Clarence 
was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. He enjoyed gardening and flowers. 
Clarence loved to fix things, do custom woodworking and make things for his 
family.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years; Caroline; his stepchildren; Jerome Feil, 
Manitowoc; John (Sue) Schuh, Whitelaw; Donald (Connie) Schuh, St. Nazianz; Donna 
(Norbert) Denk, Reedsville; Linda (Rick) Walczak, Sturgeon Bay; Karen (Dan) 
Langnese, Sheboygan Falls; Rita Metzger, Manitowoc; William (Joy) Krueger, Newton; 
Rose Marie (William) Lutzke, Eagle River; Patricia (Tom) Petrick, Belgium; Kevin 
(Joy) Krueger, Manitowoc; Crystal (Brad) Pagels, Eagle River; one sister; Olivia 
Gill, Nashville, Tenn.; many grandchildren, one step son-in-law; Richard Swearen, 
Milwaukee; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded 
in death by his parents, first wife; Linda; second wife; Rita; three brothers, 
five sisters; two stepchildren; Carol Ann Swearen and Gary Schuh.
A service of comfort will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Kujawski officiating. Cremation has 
taken place with burial of the cremains to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Wed., June 2, 2010 pg. A3


JOSEPH KADERABEK

Joseph Kaderabek, 86, former Manitowoc shoe merchant, died last night at the 
home of his daughter, Mrs. Al Van Der Wettering of route 1, Mishicot. Mr. and 
Mrs. Kaderabek, who resided on Nagel avenue just outside the city, had been 
visiting at the home of their daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. Yaroslav Vrany officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Kaderabek was born in Greenstreet in 1861 and in 1893 married Miss Rose 
Kraynik. He learned the shoemaker trade and with a partner, Joseph Mastilar, 
established a shoe store on North Eighth street, which they operated for many 
years. Twenty-eight years ago he retired from business and located on a small 
farm northwest of the city. He was a member of the ZCBJ lodge.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Bustabo of Chicago, Mrs. 
Van Der Wettering of route 1, Mishicot; son, Dr. E. J. Kaderabek of East Orange, 
N.J.; half brother, Charles Kotich of St. Paul, Nebr.; and four grandchildren.
The body may be viewed after Sunday noon at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 18, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 03-17-1948, Mishicot, WI/age 86 yrs.]


JOHN 'JACK' C. KADERABEK

John "Jack" C. Kaderabek, age 82, of 1717 Fleetwood Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning, July 1, 2006,at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 5, at St. Francis of 
Assisi Parish-Waldo Boulevard site. The Rev. Dan Felton will celebrate the Mass 
of Christian burial with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Jack was born Nov. 6, 1923, at Branch, son of the Charles and Erma Shimek Kaderabek. 
He was educated in the Manitowoc Public School System, graduating form (sic) Lincoln 
High School with the class of 1941. Jack served in the U.S. Army with the 217th 
Field Artillery Battalion from February of 1942 until October 1945 in the European 
Theatre of War. He was employed by the First National Bank of Manitowoc from 1946-
1964 and also owned and operated Baldwins Mens Wear from 1965-1989. On Sept. 16, 
1950, he was married to the former Ann L. Reindl at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Kellnersville. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Survivors include his wife: Ann of Manitowoc; four sons and daughters-in-law: Thomas 
(Ana) Kaderabek of Miami, Fla.; Richard (Christie) Kaderabek of rural Reedsville; 
Donald (Susan) Kaderabek of Manitowoc; Jim (Jane) Kaderabek of Manitowoc; one 
daughter and son-in-law: Julie (Keith) Higbee of Madison, Conn.; 12 grandchildren: 
Christopher (Sharon) Kaderabek; McKenzie Kaderabek; Ashley, Daniele and Cody Kaderabek; 
Eric, Dana and Shelia Kaderabek; Katherine and Lauren Kaderabek; Spencer and Kayla 
Higbee; two great-grandchildren: Shane and Hase Kaderabek; two sisters and one 
brother-in-law: Ruth (Benno) Steuer of Branch; Gene Kane of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by four sisters: Leona 
Kasten; Apoline Hablewitz; Laura Lex; Ludmilla Kaderabek; four brothers: Alois, Charles, 
Otto and Eugene Kaderabek; two brothers-in-law: Edward Reindl and Lois Reindl; and one 
sister-in-law: Helen Popelar.
Relatives and friends may call at the Jens, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home at 
1122 S. Eight St., Manitowoc, on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church 
from 10-11 a.m. Memorial donations in Jack's name would be appreciated to Roncalli High 
School.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 2006 P. A3


LESTER D. KADERABEK

Lester D. Kaderabek, age 86, of 6403 Homestead Road, town of 
Manitowoc Rapids, entered eternal life late Monday afternoon, 
Feb. 5, 2007, at the family residence. 
Lester was born April 30, 1920 in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. 
He was the son of the late Anton and Mary Kukral Kaderabek. 
Lester attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class 
of 1938. He continued his education at the Chicago Conservatory 
of Music, Chicago, Ill. He entered the U.S. Army Air Corp, 
serving overseas during World War II in India for three years. 
After being honorably discharged, Lester then went back to school 
attending the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago receiving 
his Bachelor of Arts degree in music. Lester had been employed 
with various musical groups singing as a tenor and traveled across 
the United States attending national musical programs. He also had 
been employed for 46 years with Fuller Brush Company from where he 
retired holding the position of area manager. Lester was still 
active with some of his past customers taking orders at the present 
time. On Oct. 24, 1952, he married Ruth Spaly in Chicago, Ill. 
Lester was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas 
Post 659. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by one son: William in 1974; two brothers: 
Edwin and Frank Kaderabek; four sisters: Viola Geiger; Mildred Eick; 
Marion Brost; and Adeline Kaderabek. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, 
at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Pastor 
Steve Cole with military rites to follow which will be accorded by 
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post 659. Burial will take 
place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home 
on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 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, Feb. 7, 2007 
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(30 Apr 1920/05 Feb 2007/SSDI)


MARY KADERABEK

Mrs. Anton Kaderabek, 74, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, took her life Monday afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Mary Kukral was born May 13, 1883, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Budil Kukral. She attended township 
schools and was married Oct. 1, 1802? at Manitowoc Rapids. The couple farmed. 
Mrs. Kaderabek is survived by the husband, five daughters, Mrs. John Geiger of 
Brillion, Mrs. Harold ___ of Milwaukee, Miss Adeline Kaderabek of St. Petersburg, 
Fla., Mrs. Luke Mrotek of Manitowoc and Mrs. Glenn Gill of Sheboygan; four sons, 
Edwin of Sheboygan, Clarence of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Frank A. of Branch and Lester 
of Chicago; two brothers, Lewis of Denver, Colo., and Charles of Manitowoc; a 
sister, Mrs. Anna Lemke of Milwaukee; 11 grandchildren and two great grand-
children. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 30, 1957  P. 25
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[d. 07-29-1957/age 74 yrs./cause: asphyxiation/wife of Anton Kaderabek]


MATHIAS KADERABEK

Death yesterday at the advanced age of 88 of Mathias Kaderabek, one of 
the oldest residents of our county, in which he lived over 50 years. He 
had formerly lived in Cooperstown but 27 years ago moved to Manitowoc. 
He is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral will be held 
tomorrow afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1907
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Matthias Kaderabek(sic), aged 88 years, died at the home of his son Joseph in 
this city on Wednesday morning. Deceased was born in Bohemia and immigrated 
with his family to this country in 1850, settling in Cooperstown, where he 
resided for 30 years. He removed to this city in 1880. He is survived by five 
children, Joseph of this city and Frank of Branch, Mrs. Fanny Kotik of 
Cooperstown, Mrs. Mary Vavra of Tabor, Minn., and Mrs. Heines of Eau Claire, 
Wis.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The interment will be 
at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 31, 1907
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Mathies Kaderabik (sic), a county pioneer who came to Cooperstown in 60's and 
removed to the city 27 years ago died early today, aged 88. Mr. Kaderabik's 
wife died 20 years ago and he made his home with his son, Joseph, who with one 
brother and three sisters, survive. Death was due to age and an illness of two 
months. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1907 P. 1
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Notes From Greenstreet:
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kotik, and Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kotik were at Manitowoc on 
Friday to attend the funeral of Mathias Kaderabek, the aged father of Mrs. Anton 
Kotik. Mr. Kaderabek was well known in this locality, having been a pioneer settler. 
After disposing of his farm about twenty seven years ago he removed to Manitowoc, 
where he resided with his son Jos. Kaderabek.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, November 7, 1907 pg. 8
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[Matthew KADARABEK/bur. 10-31-1907/cause: cystitis]


ROSALIE KADERABEK

Mrs. Joseph Kaderabek, 86, Nagel Avenue, Manitowoc, died Thursday night at the 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital following a stroke suffered Monday. For the past 
year she had been residing with a daughter, Mrs. Albert Van Der Wettering, in 
the Town of Mishicot.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Rosalie Krajnik in Kellnersville in 1866 and in 1895 was married 
to Mr. Kaderabek. They located in Manitowoc where Mr. Kaderabek operated a shoe 
store on North Eighth Street for many years. He died four years ago. Mrs. 
Kaderabek was a member of the ZCBJ lodge.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Van Der Wettering of Mishicot and Mrs. Blanche 
Bustabo, who recently was married to Dale Paye in New York state; son, Dr. E. J. 
Kaderabek of East Orange, N.J.; brother Wenzel of Francis Creek; sister, Mrs. 
Barbara Taicher of Milwaukee; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 17, 1952  P. 14
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[d. 10-25-1952/age 86 yrs./bur. on Joseph D. Kaderabek lot]

FRANK A. KADLEC

Frank A. Kadlec, age 83, of Largo, Fla., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at Baldomero Lopez Veterans Nursing Home in Land O' Lakes, Fla., from Alzheimer's disease.
He was born in Chicago, Ill., and moved to Pinellas County, Fla., from Wisconsin in 1961. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and received his master's degree from the University of Minnesota. He taught social studies at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, and at Seminole High School in Florida. He retired in 1987, as a Pinellas County Adult Education Administrator.
He is survived by his wife: Catherine, of 33 years, Largo, Fla.; a son: Paul (Leslie) Kadlec; daughters: Phyllis (Robert) Grainger and Ann (Richard) Losee, all of Iowa; stepsons: Robert (Angela) Weck, Tampa, Fla., and Jeffrey (Janet) Weck, St. Petersburg, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother: Robert; and a great-granddaughter: Abigail.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Road, Largo, FL 33774.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dementia Caregivers Resources, Incorporated, 10282 Holiday Lane, Largo, FL 33774.
Words of comfort may be expressed at LoylessFuneralHome.com
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., August 26, 2008

FRANK J. KADLETZ

Frank J. Kadletz, 83, of 916 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, 
May 19, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Private family funeral 
services will be Saturday morning at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Eugene Brochtrup will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Kadletz was born January 5, 1905 at Oconto, Wisconsin, son of the late Frank 
and Mary Peshek Kadletz. He married Ruth Katherine Sweetman, November 14, 1931 
at Clearwater, Florida. The couple resided there until they moved back to the 
Manitowoc area 4 years ago. Mr. Kadletz retired in 1966 as a Captain serving on 
the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway for the U.S. Steel Corporation. He 
also served as Lieutenant J.G. with the United States Coast Guard during World 
War II.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a brother, Paul M. Kadletz of Brea, California; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
There will be no Friday evening visitation at Pfeffer Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May 19, 1988 page 18
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[husband of Ruth K. Kadletz]


JOSEPH KADLETZ

Joseph Kadlec
Census • 1880 United States Federal Census
Name	Joseph Kadlec
Age  68
Birth Date  Abt 1812
Birthplace  Bohemia
Home in 1880  Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Street	Main
Dwelling Number	265
Race	White
Gender  Male
Relation to Head of House	Self (Head)
Marital Status	Married
Spouse's Name	Anna Kadlec
Father's Birthplace	Bohemia
Mother's Birthplace	Bohemia
Occupation	Retired Farmer
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Joseph Kadlec  68	Self (Head)
Anna Kadlec  62	Wife
"1880 United States Federal Census"
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Joseph Kadletz
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Joseph Kadletz
Death Date	21 May 1909
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
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[Joseph Kadletz/bur 05-25-1909/cause: pneumonia]


RUTH K. KADLETZ

Ruth K. Kadletz, age 90, formerly of 916 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, presently 
residing at the Harmony Home, Two Rivers, died Tuesday, February 29, 2000.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon 
Robert Drobka with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born August 22, 1909, in Kewaunee, daughter of the late William and 
Bertha Pinger Sweetman. Ruth was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. 
On November 14, 1931, she married Frank J. Kadletz in Clearwater, Fla. He 
preceded her in death on May 19, 1988.
Survivors include one sister, Eileen Alfson, Manitowoc; a special great niece, 
Lori Reif, Two Rivers; along with nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, 
great great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by seven brothers and two sisters.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, from 
10:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no 
Friday evening visitation.
Ruth loved flower gardening and time spent in her yard and will be sadly 
missed.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2, 2000 P. A2


A. GEORGE KADOW

George Kadow, age 87, of Appleton died on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. 
He was born on June 20, 1920, in Manitowoc, to Adolph and Tilly Kadow. Some of 
his proudest accomplishments were his days as a drum major for Lincoln High 
Marching Band; his assignment as Pharmacists Mate First Class on the USS Pinkney 
Hospital Ship, stationed with the Pacific Fleet during World War II; his interior 
design business; his marriage to Virginia Shimek in 1942; and his family of three 
girls and their families. George's career as an artist and designer started at 
Ray Vogue Art School in Chicago, Ill. He worked as a commercial artist for 
American Can and Marathon in Green Bay and Menasha. Later he joined the H.C. Prange 
Company, which led him to open his own interior design studio in 1962. For the next 
30 years his designs touched many lives, both residential and commercial settings, 
throughout the Fox Valley. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in 
Appleton. His community involvement included many years as a dedicated member and 
officer of Appleton BPO Elks Lodge 337. He volunteered with his wife Virge at St. 
Vincent DePaul. Butte Des Mortes and Riverview Golf Clubs and Century Dance Club 
were also important activities of his leisure life, along with snowmobiling, 
boating and waterskiing. 
He is survived by his wife; daughters; his grandchildren; and his great-grand-
daughter. (names removed for privacy)
A Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2008, 
at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1617 W. Pine St., Appleton, with the Rev. Dennis 
Ryan officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service. Military honor rites will take place immediately following the service. 
Memorials may be directed to the Wisconsin Alzheimers Association. 
The Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Home, 606 N. Oneida St., Appleton, 
(920) 733-7833, is assisting the family. 
The family would like to express a special thank you to the gentle and caring staff 
at Brewster Village. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 2008 


ADOLPH C. KADOW    (d. 1948)

Adolph C. Kadow, 69 (above), of 2206 Washington street, retired meat market 
operator, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home, and at 9 o’clock at the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery. 
Mr. Kadow was born in this city in 1878 and in 1899 married. Miss Mathilda 
Rathsack. In 1900 he opened a meat market at 2204 Washington street, which he 
operated for 23 years, when he sold out and retired. His wife died in 1933. Mr. 
Kadow was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters.
Survivors are two sons, Dr. Arthur Kadow and A. George Kadow of Chicago; four 
brothers, John M. and Wenzel of this city, Max and George of Denver; sister, 
Mrs. Josephine Czerwinski of Milwaukee; and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7:30 this evening, where the 
rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 01-28-1948/age 69 yrs]


ADOLPH N. KADOW    (d. 1971)

Adolph N. Kadow, 64, of 2106 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. A nephew, the Rev. 
Norman Kadow, and the Rev. Thaddeus J. Koscarek will concelebrate the mass. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kadow was born June 27, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Steven Kadow 
and Mrs. Katherine Bury Kadow. He married Irene I. Deubler Nov. 28, 1928, at 
Manitowoc. He had been employed for 45 years t Manitowoc Engineering Co., 
retiring in 1969 as assistant foreman of the pattern shop. Mr. Kadow was a 
member of the Local Pattern Makers Union.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John L. (Jean) Delmore, of 
Kenosha; his mother, Mrs. Katherine Kadow Zielinski, of Manitowoc; a brother, 
Max, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Czechanski of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Louis Ciha of Manitowoc and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a wake 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 15, 1971
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[d. 03-14-1971/age 64 yrs.]
(30 Jun 1906/Apr 1971/SSDI)


ARCH M. KADOW

Dr. Archie M. Kadow, 60, of 4400 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, died Tuesday afternoon 
at a Chicago hospital.
Funeral services will be Friday morning at Chicago and at 3 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Dr. Kadow was born July 4, 1903, at Manitowoc, son of the late Adolph C. and 
Mathilda Rathsack Kadow. He was graduated from Manitowoc High School and received 
his medical education at Marquette University, Milwaukee, and University of 
Wisconsin, Madison. He had been a practicing physician at Chicago 33 years.
Survivors include a brother, George, of Appleton and five nieces.
Two Rivers Reporter, March 13, 1963  P M-23
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[Archie M./d. 03-12-1963 at Chicago IL/age 59 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrage/
bur. on Adolph Kadow lot]


CARMEN H. KADOW

Carmen H. Kadow, age 87, a resident of 926 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, September 16, 1998, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at the Harrington Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 1998. Rev. Mathew Simonar will officiate. 
It was Carmen's wish to be cremated and have her cremains buried in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Carmen was born September 19, 1910, in Sevastopol, Wis., daughter of the late 
James and Grace DeFaut Antonsen. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1928. 
On September 20, 1934, she married Raymond J. Kadow in Manitowoc. He preceded 
her in death April 14, 1977.
Survivors include two children, Joan Ellerman, Manitowoc, and Ardis (Thomas) 
LaFleur, Appleton; eight grandchildren, Thomas Green, Connie Barfoot, Karri 
(Mark) McConnell, Craig (Sarah) Green, Allison (Joseph) Martin, Rachel Green, 
Michele (James) Beach, Daryle (Rhonda) LaFleur; 14 great-grandchildren; one 
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edward (Margaret) Kadow, Manitowoc; two 
special friends, Dorinne Green and Joseph Barfoot, both of Manitowoc. She was 
preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday from 10 a.m. 
until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
Herald Times-Reporter, Sept. 17, 1998
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[cremation]


DANIEL M. KADOW    (d. 1981)

Daniel M. Kadow, 22, of ???? S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday 
morning, February 25, at University of Wisconsin Medical Center, Madison.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Reformed United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arthur H. Wille will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kadow was born Nov. 27, 1958, at Lake Charles, La., son of Barbara Mahnke 
Buechner and William Kadow. He was educated in the Manitowoc Public School 
System and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1977. He 
was presently a Senior student at Wisconsin State University at Whitewater 
and a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his mother, Barbara Buechner of Manitowoc and his father, 
William Kadow and his wife, Sharon of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four sisters, 
Donna, Denise, Debra and Doreen at home; maternal grandmother, Esther Mahnke, 
paternal grandmother, Mabel Kadow and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Louis 
Mahnke of Manitowoc and other relatives and friends. A brother, David preceded 
him in death in 1965.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and at the 
church from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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[d. Madison, WI/son of William Kadow and Barbara Buechner-formerly Mrs. William 
Kadow/bur. on Wenzel C. Kadow lot]


DAVID KADOW

David Gene Kadow, 5, of 1822 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after surgery.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 9 a.m. the Mass of the Angels will be offered at St. Andrew 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc, by the Rev. D. L. Krembs. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
David was born March 26, 1960, at Lake Charles, La., son of William 
and Barbara Mahnke Kadow. 
Besides the parents, a brother (private), three sisters, (private), 
and grandmothers, Mrs. Esther Mahnke and Mrs. Mabel Kadow, of Manitowoc, 
survive. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 6, 1965
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[David Gene/d. 05-05-1965/age 5 yrs./son of William C. and 
Barbara Kadow/bur. on Wenzel C. Kadow lot]


EDWARD R. KADOW

Edward R. Kadow, age 82, 1403 Hamann Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, at St. Boniface Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. will celebrate the Mass of Christian 
Burial. Edward's cremated remains will be buried later at Evergreen Cemetery.
Edward was born Nov. 4, 1918, Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and Julia Riederer 
Kadow. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School 
with the class of 1936. Edward served in the U.S. Army from July, 1942 to January, 
1946. He served overseas and received the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, 
European/African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon. He was married to Margaret M. Scheuer 
on May 1, 1948, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Edward owned and operated Kadow 
Brothers Wholesale Meats from 1948 until his retirement in 1980. In his later years 
he helped at Port Sandy Bay, Two Rivers. He is a member of St. Boniface Catholic 
Church and was an avid bridge player.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard 
and Ruth Kadow, Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Mike Freund, 
Monroe; four grandchildren, Jason (Shelly) Kadow, Madison, Travis Kadow, Two Rivers, 
Mary Beth (Scott) Henry, Janesville, David Masar, Madison; special niece, Georgianna 
Hilke, Manitowoc. Other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Alice Giese; one brother, Raymond 
Kadow.
Relatives and friends may call on Monday, Oct. 29, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 
1010 South 10th Street, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
E-mail letter of condolence may be sent to the Kadow family c/o Jens Family Funeral 
Home & Crematory at jrp@lakefield.net.
Herald Times Reporter, October 26, 2001 P. A6
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[cremation]


EUGENE L. KADOW

Eugene Kadow Stricken, Dies
MANITOWOC-Eugene L. Kadow, 54, of 915 N. 22nd St., suffered a heart attack at 
his home Monday afternoon and was rushed to Holy Family Hospital where he died 
at 3:45. He was the owner of the Eugene L. Kadow Real Estate and Insurance Co. 
???? ????iate of the Frank-Schmidt-Kadow Co.
(Next sentence unreadable) a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Kadow was born in Manitowoc Aug. 16, 1902, son of Wenzel C. and the late 
Mary Peterick Kadow. He attended St. Boniface Catholic grade school, the old 
Washington High School, and was a student at Marquette University for two years. 
On Dec. 27, 1930, he married the former Mabel Griffin of Manitowoc and resided 
here since. He was a member of the Manitowoc Insurance Board, a past president 
of the Kiwanis Club, and a member of Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife; a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); a brother, 
Stanley of Washington, D.C., and a sister, Miss Eunice Kadow.
Friends may call at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 14, 1957 P.11
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[d. 05-13-1957/age 54 yrs./bur. on Wenzel L. Kadow lot]


EUNICE M. KADOW

Eunice M. Kadow, age 96, of 1110 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at
her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Holy Innocents
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the
Rev. Francis Kerscher with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born April 13, 1907, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Wenzel C. and  Mary L.
Peterik Kadow. Eunice was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and the University
of Southern California. She was involved with the Masquers and other local dance and
theater groups. Eunice was a member and a past regent of the Daughters of Isabella.
Survivors include four nephews: Jan (Elizabeth) Kadow, Richmond, Va.; Brian (Ellen) 
Kadow, Chevy Chase, Md.; Kevin (Mary Kay) Kadow, Bethesda, Md.; Billy Kadow, Florida; 
and a cousin: A. George (Virginia) Kadow, Appleton. Also surviving are other relatives 
and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Stanley and Eugene.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowc,
from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Daughters of Isabells
will have a prayer service preceding the Mass.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 15, 2004 p.A3
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BABY BADLY SCALDED
Year and a Half Old Girl of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Kadow Burned
Seated in a high chair near the table while the family was at breakfast this 
morning, the 18 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Kadow, Marshall 
Street, overturned a pot of hot tea into her lap and the little one was badly 
scalded about the ?? and on the body and suffered immensely. It is not thought 
the injuries are fatal.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 15, 1909 page 1


FRANCIS KADOW    (d. 1950)

Mrs. Paul Kadow, 69, of 1309 Hamilton street, Manitowoc, died suddenly of a 
heart attack Saturday morning at the Holy Family hospital. 
Mrs. Kadow had left her home to attend a wedding at St. Mary church, when she 
collapsed at Marshall and South 18th street. She was moved by ambulance to the 
hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Leschke funeral home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 o’clock at the St. Mary Catholic church. The Rev. John 
Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born Frances Novak in Manitowoc in 1881 and in 1898 was married to Mr. 
Kadow. He died in 1917.
Survivors are two sons, Paul and George of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. R. W. 
Orr of Green Bay and Mrs. Lloyd Knoff of Chicago; brother, Matt of Manitowoc; 
two sisters, Mrs. W. Hilka of Green Bay and Mrs. Celia Bomski of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 14, 1950 P. 2
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[d. 10-14-1950/age 69 yrs.]


FRANCIS M. KADOW   (d. 1973)

Francis M. Kadow was born in 1899 and grew up in Manitowoc. He left 
school at age 16 to help his father run the Mikadow Theater, which 
opened in 1916. He eventually owned and operated both the theater 
and the radio station WOMT, headquartered on the second floor of the 
theater. The radio station went on the air in November 1926; it was 
the third radio station in Wisconsin at the time. The call letters 
WOMT stood for "World's Only Mikadow Theater." The station broadcast 
the news every hour on the hour, taken largely from the United Press 
wire service teletype, the first one ever installed at a radio station. 
Kadow was also an amateur photographer and took photos of Manitowoc. 
Francis Kadow sold WOMT in 1966 and died in 1973. His tombstone in 
Evergreen Cemetery has an old-fashioned radio microphone carved on it.
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Francis M. Kadow, 74, of 2203 Markham St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 am Wednesday 
at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10:30 am at Sacred heart Catholic 
Church. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and the Rev. Leo Schmitt will 
deliver the sermon. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Kadow was born Sept. 4, 1899 at Manitowoc, son of the late John M. and Mary 
Mangin Kadow. He attended St. Boniface School, Manitowoc High School as a private 
tutor and Manitowoc Business College. He married Lillian I. Splitt Apr. 25, 1923 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Mr. Kadow was founder, owner and general manager of Radio Station WOMT and 
partner in the Manitowoc Theatre Co. of Manitowoc. He was a member of the 
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Photographic Society of 
America since 1941, Society of Advanced Photographic Techniques, Charter member 
of national Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters, charter member of 
Broadcaster Promotion Assn., 32 year member of Radio Pioneers of America, Charter 
member of Wisconsin Assn. of Broadcasters, Members of Wisconsin Historical 
Society and Manitowoc County Historical Society, charter member of Manitowoc 
Camera Roundtable, member of Rotary club and Elks Lodge, Lakeside Country Club, 
Branch River Country Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Manitowoc Lions club and 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife; three sisters, Leonora Kadow, Grace Pekarske and 
Edyth Mackert and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 pm Tuesday where a prayer service 
will be held at 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 26, 1973 page 3
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Miss Lillian Splitt and Francis M. Kadow were married yesterday morning at St. 
Boniface church, Rev. Geo. Weix officiating. The attendants were Miss Lenora 
Kadow, sister of the bridegroom and Lancia Splitt, brother of the bride. The 
bride was attired in white canton crepe trimmed with brocaded lace, while her 
tulle veil, which was embroidered was arranged with a wreath of orange blossoms. 
She carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses. The bridesmaid wore a dress of 
periwinkle taffeta, her flowers being a corsage bouquet of sweet peas.
The wedding party had breakfast at the Seitz Hall at 11 o'clock, places being set 
for twenty-four, including immediate relatives of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Kadow 
left in the afternoon for Milwaukee, Chicago, Madison and the Dells and after 
being gone a week, will return to make their home in an apartment at Eighth and 
Buffalo Streets. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Knabe, 731 
North Eighth Street and is a young lady of pleasing personality and has a large 
circle of friends. She is a graduate of Manitowoc high school and until recently 
was employed in the office of Henry Esch Son's Company. Mr. Kadow, who is the 
oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kadow, 927 South Twelfth Street, was also 
graduated from the local high school and is a young man who has a promising future 
before him. He is associated in various business enterprises with his father, having 
formerly been manager of the Mikadow Theater and later manager of a film exchange 
at Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 26, 1923


IRENE I. KADOW

Mrs. Irene Kadow, 68, of 2106 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday 
morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. in 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Jospeh Mattern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kadow, nee Irene Deubler was born April 13, 1909 in Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late John and Marie Mahler Deubler. She was married to Adolph Kadow November 28, 
1928 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death March 14, 1974. Mrs. Kadow was a member 
of the Rosary and Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and John R. Delmore of Kenosha; 
four brothers, Milton, Roy, Lester and Chester Deubler of Manitowoc and three 
grandchildren, Kelley, Leah and Jay.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Rosary services 
will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. by the Rosary and Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic 
Church. A prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, March 4, 1978 - page 3
********
[widow of Adolph N. Kadow]


JOHN M. KADOW    (d.1968)

JOHN M. KADOW – 90TH BIRTHDAY (photo) 
90-YEARS OLD—John M. Kadow, 1111 Huron St., Manitowoc, marked his 90th 
birthday anniversary Sunday when he was host to 300 friends and relatives 
at St. Boniface School Hall. At left is one of his daughters, Mrs. Grace 
Pekarske. Guests attended the party from Milwaukee, Chicago, Madison, 
Wisconsin Rapids, and Stevens Point. Mr. Kadow was born Nov. 11, 1875, 
in Manitowoc, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kadow. He married Mary Catherine 
Mangin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mangin, Nov. 24, 1898. She died 
in December, 1958, shortly after they had celebrated their 60th wedding 
anniversary. The Kadows had six children, Frances, Leonora, Mrs. Grace 
Pekarske, John, Mrs. Edythe Mackert and Thomas. John and Thomas are 
deceased. There are seven grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren in the 
family circle. Mr. Kadow, a well known Manitowoc business man, owned and 
operated the Kadow Meat Market for 50 years. He sold it to former employes, 
E. J. Herrmann and Stanley Kleman in 1950. Mr. Kadow’s other business 
interest was real estate. He built the Mikadow Theater in 1916 and rebuilt 
it in 1956 when it was destroyed by fire. One of the special guests at 
Sunday’s celebration was Mrs. Lillian Fishbeck, Manitowoc, who was a 
bridesmaid at the Kadow wedding in 1898.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 9, 1965, p. 18 
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[d. 01-25-1968/age 92 yrs.]


JOHN T. KADOW    (d. 1954)

John Kadow, Jr., Dies At Home
MANITOWOC—John Kadow, Jr., 49, who retired last year as commercial 
manager of Radio Station WOMT, formerly associated in business with 
his father, John M. Kadow, died unexpectedly at his home early 
Wednesday morning.
He suffered a heart attack in his sleep.
Funeral plans are tentatively set for Saturday and will be announced 
Thursday by the Mittnacht Funeral Home. 
He was born in Manitowoc in 1905, son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Kadow, 
attended St. Boniface parochial school, and was graduated from Lincoln 
High School. He then enrolled in St. Thomas Military Academy at St. 
Paul. 
Returning to the city, he joined his father in the Kadow Market and 
the real estate business. Later, he became associated with his brother, 
Francis M., as commercial manager of the radio station until his 
retirement in 1953. 
He was a member of the Elks Club and active in recent years in observance 
of National Brotherhood Week in Manitowoc.
In 1924, he married Miss Octavia Lesmonde. She survives with his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Kadow; brother Francis M. of Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Miss Leonora Kadow,  Mrs. John Pekarske of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edith 
Mackert of Sarasota, Fla. 
A brother Thomas died in 1941. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 10, 1954
******
MITTNACH FUNERAL HOME 
Mr. John Kadow, Jr. 
IN STATE
Friday noon until 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home.
SERVICES 
Saturday, November 13, 8:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home, 9 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Rev. John S. Landowski officiating.
INTERMENT 
Evergreen Cemetery 
Manitowoc 
ROSARY
7:15 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 11, 1954
*******
[d. 11-10-1954/age 49 yrs.]


LEONORA KADOW

Miss Leonora Kadow, 75, 1505 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday. A private 
gathering will be held at her home on Tuesday. Persuant to her wishes, her body 
was donated to Marquette Medical School, Milwaukee. Miss Kadow was born March 24, 
1901 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John M. and Mary Kadow. She was a graduate 
of Marquette University and was a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter, editor 
of the DePere Journal, author of "50 Famous Americans", author of numerous articles, 
president of Kadow Realty Co., and first president of the Elks Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sisters, Edythe Machert of Two Rivers and Grace Hansen of 
Manitowoc and seven nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made in Miss Kadow's 
name to scholarship funds and Marquette University School of Journalism.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 7, 1976 page 12


LILLIAN I. KADOW

Lillian I. Kadow, 98, of Manitowoc, WI died on Friday, August 20, 1999. 
Since December of 1998, she was a resident of the Manitowoc County
Health Care Center.
Mrs. Kadow, the former Lillian I. Splitt, was born on July 11, 1901, in
Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Louis Splitt and Frieda Schroeder Splitt.
She married Francis M. Kadow in Manitowoc, WI in 1923. Mr. Kadow was the 
son of Mary Mangin Kadow and John M. Kadow, prominent meat market operator 
and real estate developer of Manitowoc County real estate, including the
construction of Mikadow Theater, Manitowoc, and the development of Kadow’s 
Additions One and Two in the City of Manitowoc with Francis M. and Lillian
I. Kadow.
In 1926, Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Kadow founded Radio Station WOMT to promote 
the Midakow Theater, which the Kadows operated under the call letters of
“WOMT,” which was an acronym for “Wisconsin’s Only Mikadow Theater,” WOMT 
was one of the pioneer Wisconsin radio stations with many firsts in the 
industry from special acoustical treatment for talking pictures to news 
reports “every hour on the hour.”
Mrs. Kadow followed her husband in the operation of the Mikadow and Capital 
Theaters and Theatre Corporation of Manitowoc which was involved in the 
operation of Lake Vue Drive In and the Strand Theaters. Theatre Corporation 
of Manitowoc later became part of The Marcus Corporation, whose charitable 
contributions and favorable terms were crucial for the conversion of the 
Capital Theater into the Capital Civic Centre.
In 1988, Mrs. Kadow established the Kadow Movie Museum at the Captiol Civic 
Center dedicated to the Kadow’s connection with the history of motion picture 
entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Kadow were interested in promoting the arts and
endowed annual scholarships and a History Award at the Univeristy of Wisconsin-
Manitowoc. The Kadow Movie Museum is a unique collection of photographs and 
is an outstanding historical source of the photographs of movie celebrities
and other notables in public life, such as Charlton and Lydia Clark Heston, 
Wendell Wilkie, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Harry Blackstone, Governor Earl 
Warren of California, who later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Senator Robert Taft, Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn, James 
Gagney(sic), Joan Crawford, Paul Muni, Ann Seridan(sic) and many others.
Mrs. Kadow was preceded in death by her husband, Francis M. Kadow, her sister, 
Myrtle Wagner Vieweger, and brother Lance Splitt, and she is survived by her 
sister, Dorothy Knabe Waak. (Most survivors omitted for privacy)
Visitation will be held at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on 
Monday evening, with a prayer service at 7:30. Visitation will also be held at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. with the funeral 
mass at 11. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Herald Times Reporter, August 23, 1999
**********
Miss Lillian Splitt and Francis M. Kadow were married yesterday morning at St. 
Boniface church, Rev. Geo. Weix officiating. The attendants were Miss Lenora 
Kadow, sister of the bridegroom and Lancia Splitt, brother of the bride. The 
bride was attired in white canton crepe trimmed with brocaded lace, while her 
tulle veil, which was embroidered was arranged with a wreath of orange blossoms. 
She carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses. The bridesmaid wore a dress of 
periwinkle taffeta, her flowers being a corsage bouquet of sweet peas.
The wedding party had breakfast at the Seitz Hall at 11 o'clock, places being set 
for twenty-four, including immediate relatives of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Kadow 
left in the afternoon for Milwaukee, Chicago, Madison and the Dells and after 
being gone a week, will return to make their home in an apartment at Eighth and 
Buffalo Streets. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Knabe, 731 
North Eighth Street and is a young lady of pleasing personality and has a large 
circle of friends. She is a graduate of Manitowoc high school and until recently 
was employed in the office of Henry Esch Son's Company. Mr. Kadow, who is the 
oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kadow, 927 South Twelfth Street, was also 
graduated from the local high school and is a young man who has a promising future 
before him. He is associated in various business enterprises with his father, having 
formerly been manager of the Mikadow Theater and later manager of a film exchange 
at Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 26, 1923
*****
Tombstone incription:
In 1926 this husband and wife team gave Manitowoc its first Radio
Broadcasting Station WOMT/For 40 years in war and peace, in
periods of panic and prosperity they operated it within the
full meaning of public service, convenience and necessity.


MABEL C. KADOW

Mabel C. Kadow, 88, of 915 N. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, August 11, 
1990 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, William and Sharon Kadow at 
St. Petersburg, Florida. A memorial mass will be held at 10 am Monday, August 
20 at Holy Innocents Catholic church, Manitowoc. Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate 
at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Mabel C. Griffin was born November 7, 1901 in Chicago, Ill., daughter 
of the late Robert L. and Emma Carle Griffin. She moved to Manitowoc as a child 
with her parents and attended Manitowoc schools. She was married to Eugene L. 
Kadow on December 27, 1930 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 13, 
1957. She had been employed as a Bookkeeper at the Burger Boat Company. She was 
a member of Holy Innocents Parish.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William and Sharon Kadow of St. 
Petersburg, Florida; a sister, Ruth Lambries of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Eunice 
Kadow of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Helena and Stan Kadow of 
Washington; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by two brothers, Robert and Roy and also by two grandsons.
The family will meet with relatives and friends at the Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church prior to the time of services. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 17, 1990 page B9
*********
[d. at St. Petersburg FL/cremains/widow of Eugene L. Kadow]


MARY C. KADOW    (d. 1958)

Mrs. Kadow, 79, Dies following Brief Illness
Mrs. John M. Kadow, 79, of 1111 Huron St., for years engaged in business activities 
with her husband, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital. She had been ill a 
day. 
Mrs. Kadow was secretary of Kadow’s Realty Co. and the Great Lakes Development Inc., 
both enterprises which her husband headed and had assisted in real estate developments 
as well as participating in building projects he had initiated.
Mrs. Kadow, the former Mary Catherine Mangin, was born at Maple Grove Aug. 10, 1879. 
Her parents were the late Thomas and Nora Mullins Mangin, pioneer residents of 
Manitowoc County.
Mrs. Kadow attended and was graduated from the old Northside High School and was 
married Thanksgiving Day, Nov 24, 1898, at St. Boniface Catholic Church here. The 
couple annually observed the anniversary of the wedding on Thanksgiving Day, and had 
marked its 60th wedding anniversary Nov. 27.
The couple always resided in the city.
She was an honorary member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Society of St. Boniface Church 
and was a member of Wisconsin State Historical Society, the Auxiliaries of the Elks 
Lodge and the Optimist Club.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Francis, and three daughters, Miss Leonora Kadow, 
Mrs. John J. Pekarske andMrs. E. A. Mackert, of the city and seven grandchildren and 
11 great grandchildren. Two sons, John and Thomas, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred A. Pritzl will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m. by members of St. Ann Christian Mothers Society. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 27, 1958   P. 2
********
[Mary Catherine/d. 12-26-1958/age 79 yrs./wife of John M. Kadow]


MARY E. KADOW    (d. 1986)

Mary E. Kadow, 78, of 1209 Marshall Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, 
August 12, 1986 at her residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Saturday at 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald 
Prusakowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kadow was born May 3, 1908 at Maple Grove, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Martin and Annie Morrisey Mangin. She graduated from Lincoln High School, 
graduating with the Class of 1925. She then continued her education at Milwaukee 
Teachers College. For many years, Mrs. Kadow was Secretary of Kadow Realty 
Company here in Manitowoc, which office she held until the present time. She 
married Thomas Kadow on October 8, 1924 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He 
preceded her in death in 1941. Mrs. Kadow was very active in Girl Scouting and 
received numerous awards including the Juliat Lowe Aware. Mrs. Kadow was a 
member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and St. Anne Christian Mothers Altar 
Society of the church.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Lee Schroeder 
of Washington D.C., and Lee and David Allen of Milwaukee; two sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Jean and Howard A. Stradal of Manitowoc and Miss Martha Ann 
Mangin of Washington D.C.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Beatrice Mangin of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Grace Pekarske Hanson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lillian Kadow of 
Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Lloyd Eno of Washington D.C.; five grandchildren, 
Sarah Schroeder, Thomas Benjamin Schroeder, Rachel Schroeder, Elizabeth Jane 
Allen and Christopher Allen; 15 nieces and nephews, John Pekarske, Thomas 
Pekarske, Maureen (Dolly) Stokes, Charleen Mullins, Leslie Mangin Jr., Beatrice 
Brandt, Karen Bouril, Thomas Mangin, Michelle Arnonie, Mary Irene Eno, Ann 
Stradal, John Stradal, Daniel Stradal, Robert Mackert and Moria Krueger and 
other relatives and friends also survived. She was preceded in death by a 
sister, Nora Eno and a brother, Leslie Mangin Sr.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 
9 pm Friday afternoon. A prayer service will be held at 8 pm led by Father 
Prusakowski.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Aug. 13, 1986 page 18
*******
[widow of Thomas M. Kadow]


MARY L. KADOW   (d. 1955)

Mrs. Wenzel C. Kadow, 73 (photo), of 1110 Huron St., died Saturday 
morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and interment 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Mary L. Peterik, Oct. 28, 1880, in Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Peterik, Sr. She was married to 
Wenzel C. Kadow Nov. 6, 1901. The couple observed its golden wedding 
in 1951. She was a member of the Altar Society of the Holy Innocents 
congregation. 
Surviving are her husband; daughter Eunice M. of Manitowoc; two sons, 
Eugene of Manitowoc and Stanley of Washington, D.C.; brother, Louis W. 
of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Marshall of Manitowoc and Gold 
Beach, Ore.; and Mrs. Elizabeth Bruce of New Underwood, S.D.; and four 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 26, 1955  P.15
*******
[d. 11-26-1955/age 75 yrs./cause: carcinoma of urinary bladder/
wife of Wenzel C. Kadow]


MATHILDA KADOW

Dr. Ziglinski Dies At Home This Morning. 
Mrs. Adolph Kadow, sister of Dr. Ziglinski’s Wife, Dies in Same Hour 
The deaths of Dr. Norbert T. Ziglinski, 53, and Mrs. Adolph Kadow, 53, 
related by marriage, occurred within an hour of each other this morning. 
Mrs. Kadow, formerly Mathilda Rathsack, and Mrs. Ziglinski, formerly 
Miss Ella Rathsack, were sisters.
Mrs. Kadow was born April 15, 1879, her maiden name being Mathilda 
Rathsack. She was married to Adolph Kadow 35 years ago and they 
resided in the city all their married life. Their home is at 2206 
Washington street. 
Mrs. Kadow is a member of St. Ann’s society and St. Theresa’s Aid 
society. 
Survivors are the widower, three children, Mrs. A.A. Pekarske and 
Adolph Jr., of this city, and Dr. A.M. Kadow, of Chicago; two 
sisters, Mrs. Anna Behm and Mrs. Ella Ziglinski, city; three brothers, 
William, Louis and Charles Rathsack, city; and twin grandchildren, 
(private). 
The body is at the Pfeffer Funeral Home. 
Funeral services for Mrs. Kadow will be held Friday morning at 8:30 
at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 o’clock at St. Boniface church. 
Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 28, 1933
*******
(NOTE: This was a combined obituary. I separated it into two parts
and put one part on for Mathilda Kadow and one for Norbert Ziglinski.)
*******
[Mathilde/bur. 03-31-1933/age 53 yrs/cause: coronary embolism/
bur. on Adolph Kadow lot]


OCTAVIA KADOW

Mrs. John (Octavia) Kadow Jr., 73, of 1016 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon, Jan. 14, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kadow, nee Octavia L. LesMonde, was born Feb. 1, 1906, at Green Bay, daughter 
of the late Desire J. and Olive Trask LesMonde. She came to Manitowoc to reside in 
1922 and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1923. April 16, 
1924, she was married to John Kadow Jr. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death Nov. 10, 1954. Mrs. Kadow was a member of Elks Lodge 687 
Auxiliary.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Frick and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Agnes N. 
LesMonde of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 1980 P.3
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[widow of John T. Kadow]


PAUL KADOW

PAUL KADOW DEAD AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS; WAS 49
Deceased is Survived by Widow and 4 Children
Paul Kadow, 816 Buffalo street, died last night after a several days 
illness, being confined to his bed, however, but three days. 
The deceased was born on a farm in the town of Newton, this county, 
April 29, 1871, where he lived until about a year and a half ago, when 
he and family moved to the city. He leaves a wife and four children, the 
oldest being sixteen years of age. His aged mother and three brothers, 
Frank and Stephen Kadow, this city and John Kadow of the town of Newton, 
also survive him. 
The funereal will be held Wednesday forenoon from St. Mary’s church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 10, 1917, Page 1
**********
[bur. 09-12-1917/cause: Brights disease]


RAYMOND J. KADOW   (d. 1977)

Raymond J. Kadow, 64, of 926 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died early 
Thursday at home following a long illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kadow was born Dec. 16, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Julia 
and Edward Riederer Kadow. He was educated at St. Boniface School, 
Manitowoc. He married Carman Antonsen Sept. 20, 1934, at Manitowoc. 
Mr. Kadow had been in the wholesale meat business for 42 years and 
was a meat grader with the U.S. government from 1942 to 1948. He was 
in partnership with his brother Edward in the operation of Kadow 
Wholesale Meats from 1948 until his retirement in 1976. Mr. Kadow was 
a member of Manitowoc Musicians Local 195 and Holy Innocents Parish.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Joan) Ellerman, 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Thomas (Ardis) LaFleur, of Cascade, Wis.; a 
brother, Edward and a sister, Mrs. Alice Giese, of Manitowoc; eight 
grandchildren, three step grandchildren and a step great-grandson. 
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Friday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, April 14, 1977 


THOMAS KADOW

Holiday Crash Causes Death of Thomas Kadow
Thomas J. Kadow, 32, died at Memorial hospital at Sheboygan at 11:30 a.m. 
Monday as the result of injuries suffered in an auto accident Friday while 
returning from a trip to Chicago with his sister, Mrs. Mackert, wife of 
Lieut. Mackert who had been here for a Christmas visit. The car collided 
headon with another machine near Haven on 141. Tommy, who was driving, 
suffered a broken hip, fractured knee and internal injuries and an 
operation was found necessary as his condition became more critical at 
the hospital. Death came on the operating table. Mrs. Mackert, who suffered 
a dislocated hip and other injuries, is reported on the road to complete 
recovery. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 at St. Boniface 
church. The body is at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home and will be 
taken to the family  home on North Water street this afternoon where it 
will lie in state until Friday morning.
Mr. Kadow graduated from the high school, attended Ripon college, and was 
active in community affairs. He is survived by the widow, two children, 
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Kadow, three sisters and two brothers.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Wednesday, December 31, 1941 P.1
*******
[d. 12-29-1941 at Sheboygan, WI/age 32 yrs./
cause: shock following fractured femur received in auto accident]


VIRGINIA KADOW

Virginia Margaret Shimek was born on April 22, 1921 to Lucille and Edward 
Shimek in Manitowoc, WI. She attended Lincoln High School and graduated with 
the class of "38". Virge married Adolph George Kadow on Feb. 14, 1942. George 
enlisted in the Navy and the couple actually honeymooned on the train to San 
Diego, CA, from where George would be deployed to the South Pacific.
After World War II, they moved to Chicago, Ill., where George attended Ray 
Vogue School of Art and Design. They then moved to Green Bay, closer to family 
and their own family began to grow. Appleton would be their next home and where 
they resided for the remainder of their lives. Virge was the mother of three 
daughters, tireless volunteer as well as filled an integral role in the 
business that she and George started in 1960, A. Geo. Kadow Design. The Christ 
Child Society, St. Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary, St. Therese Church School and 
St. Bernard's Church were all favorites of Virge, but the charity that held 
the most special place in her heart and filled the majority of 20+ years from 
1977-2002 was St. Vincent DePaul Resale Store. There she made many friends, 
always brought amazing "fun" home for her grandchildren and created outstanding 
seasonal displays. The clients that shopped there were always in her prayers.
Virge is survived by her three daughters, their husbands and children; Kay and 
Jim Nieling of Rochester, MN, Chris and Dan Puetz of Rosholt, WI, and Cyndy 
and David Hall of Tomah, WI; grandchildren, Michael and Sara Nieling and their 
two children of Milwaukee, WI, Nicky and Heidi Neiling of St. Louis Park, MN, 
Gordy Puetz, currently of Rosholt, WI and Lucy Marquardt of Tomah. Also 
surviving is one sister, Mary Lou Sedlacek of Green Bay, along with nieces and 
nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, A.George Kadow, mother and 
father, Lucy and Ed Shimek and two brothers, Clarence and Harold Shimek of 
Manitowoc. 
Virge's past 8.5 years have been so blessed by the staff and residents of 
Brewster Village in Appleton. Her argument with Alzheimer's has lasted a long 
time, but that time was filled with so much love and such an amazing level of 
nurturing care that gave her daughters and their families complete peace of 
mind. Every employee and staff member is wonderfully dedicated to providing 
the facility and being the family that cannot be there for their loved ones.
A Mass of Resurrection will take place at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 
at St. Bernard Catholic church with Rev. Dennis Ryan officiating. Friends may 
visit the family from 10 am until the time of Mass Tuesday at St. Bernard Church. 
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Her family asks that in 
lieu of flowers, memorials be given to Appleton St. Vincent DePaul Store or 
Alzheimers Research at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Online obituary - Brettschneider Trettin Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Appleton, 
Wisconsin, Oct. 2013


WENZEL C. KADOW    (d. 1957)

Wenzel Kadow, Long Active in Business, Dies
Wenzel C. Kadow, veteran insurance and real estate man, died at 5;45 p.m. Wednesday 
at his home, 1110 Huron St. Mr. Kadow, 54, has been in ill health the past year.
Head of the Franz-Schmitz-Kadow Co., where he started as an office boy in 1893 
and rose to the head of the company and became owner. Mr. Kadow was continuously 
active in insurance and real estate in the city for 63 years, when illness caused 
him to retire.
Before joining the insurance firm, founded by the late John Franz Sr., in 1875, 
Mr. Kadow had been employed by Judge Emil Baensch. He recalled at a testimonial 
dinner in his honor at Hotel Manitowoc, on the occasion of his 30th year actively 
engaged in business, that he worked the first six month as chore boy without pay. 
In 1898 Louis A Schmitz was admitted as a partner of the Franz firm and four years, 
Jan. 1, 1900, Mr. Kadow, then 27, became the third member of the company
Becomes Sole Owner
After the death of Mr. Schmitz in 1937 Mr. Kadow purchased the interest of the 
Schmitz estate and thereafter operated the business as sole owner. His son, the 
late Eugene L., was associated with the firm from 1936(?), until his death in May 
of this year. Since then the business has been operated under the management and 
direction of his son, Stanley W., formerly of Washington, D. C. 
The senior Kadow held membership in the Manitowoc Real Estate Board since it was 
founded, serving as its president in 1934, and was an active member of the Manitowoc 
Insurance Board. He was a member of the Wisconsin Real Estate Board and the Wisconsin 
Association of Insurance Agents. He also was a member of the Catholic Order of 
Foresters and the Manitowoc Elks Lodge.
The firm had occupied the same office quarters at 905 S. Eighth St.since the business 
was founded by Mr. Franz. 
Mr. Kadow was widely recognized as a leader in his field. He gave generously of his 
advice and assistance to those who sought his counsel. His office contains many 
mementos, plaques and other certifications of recognition and thanks for his services 
from insurance companies nad individuals. 
As a young man, Mr. Kadow played baseball and devoted much time to bowling.
Born in Manitowoc 
The lifetime city resident was born Aug. 3, 1873, son of the late Frank J. and 
Pauline Drabinski Kadow. He married Mary L. Peterik Nov. 6, 1901. Mrs. Kadow died 
Nov. 26, 1955.
Surviving him are the son, Stanley, a daughter, Miss Eunice M. Kadow, of the city, 
three brothers, John M. of the city, George of Denver, Colo., and Max of Milwaukee 
and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 
a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E A. Radey will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 26, 1957  P. 2
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[d. 09-25-1957/age 89 yrs./cause: arteriosclerosis]


AMELIA KAEMS

One of Oldest City Pioneers Passes 
MRS. E. KAEMS, 95 WHO CAME HERE IN 1854, PASSES
With Husband, Erected First Dwelling on the Present Site of Washington Park 
Lacking but a little more than four years to rounding out a full century in 
life’s span, Mrs. Emily Kaems, 95, widow of the late William Kaems, who passed 
away six years ago, died early this morning, at the family home, 1026 South 
Fifteenth street. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon.
Coming to Manitowoc in 1854, when this city was but a small settlement, Mrs. 
Kaems, whose maiden name was Emily Gauger, was married to Wm. Kaems, two years 
later in 1856. Together they erected a humble dwelling on what is now the present 
site of Washington Park. It was the only habitation in that square. In those 
early days wandering bands of Indians used to visit the park site, and pitch 
their wigwams there.
Suffered Fractured Hip 
For a period of twenty-five years, Mr. and Mrs. Kaems resided on a farm a few 
miles west of the city, but later returned to this city to make their home. She 
suffered a fractured hip in a fall a year ago last September and has been in 
failing health since that time.
Mrs. Kaems was born in Germany in 1835, and emigrated to this country with her 
parents when a girl of nineteen years, the family locating in Manitowoc. Three 
sons are left to mourn her loss, Robert Kaems of this city, and John and August 
Kaems, Milwaukee. One brother, Carl Gauger, of Portugal, Calif., also survives.
The remains may be viewed until Friday evening at the Wattawa and Urbanek chapel.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 15, 1930  P. 2
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[Mrs. Amelia Kaems/bur. 1-18-1930/age 95 yrs/cause: senility/
bur. on William Kaems lot]
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Mr. and Mrs. William Kaems, Rapids, celebrated their golden wedding Friday with 
an informal reception at which many neighbors and friends were present. The 
couple married in this city and have resided in the city or near it ever since. 
Mr. Kaems was one of the county's pioneer mill wrights and widely known. For 
several years past the couple have their home with their son, John, who resides 
on the farm at Rapids. Four of five children born to the couple are living, being, 
Robert Kaems, Eau Claire, John Kaems, Town of Rapids, August Kaems, Sheboygan and 
Mrs. Amelia Wetenkamp. A great host of friends will tender congratulations to the 
couple.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 28, 1907


AUGUST KAEMS    (1861-1936)

AUGUST KAEMS PASSES AWAY
Had Been Ill Since Paralytic Stroke Last December 
August Kaems, 74, for 35 years proprietor of a South Tenth street tavern, died 
Sunday at 8:15 a.m., after an illness dating back to last December. He had been 
retired for the last 10 years.
Mr. Kaems suffered a paralytic stroke Dec. 21 from which he never recovered. 
During the intense heat, he suffered a heart attack on July 11 and his condition 
grew steadily worse.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from seven o’clock tonight 
until the hour of the funeral. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will conduct funeral 
services at the funeral home Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Kaems was born in this city Aug. 6, 1861.  On Oct. 12, 1887, he married Miss 
Sophie Mallmann. They resided at 1134 S. 40th street. Mr. Kaems was active in 
civic affairs and at one time was a member of the fire and police commission.
Survivors are the widow, two children, Mr. Walter Biesemeyer of this city and 
Lester of San Pedro, Calif., two brothers, Charles of this city and Julius of 
Sheboygan, one sister, Mrs. Karl Witzman of Green Bay, and two grandchildren. 
He was a member of the Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 3, 1936  P. 11
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[bur. 8-5-1936/age 74 yrs/cause: hypertension]


AUGUST KAEMS    (1862-1936)

AUGUST KAEMS DIES SUDDENLY 
Native of Manitowoc Dies On Motor Trip To Rock Island 
August L. Kaems, 74, native of Manitowoc Rapids and of late a safety engineer 
working out of the Milwaukee office of the Employers’ Mutual of Wausau, died 
Friday morning at 9 o’clock while en route to Rock Island, Ill., from Davenport, 
Ia., in an automobile.
The body will be brought to the Evergreen cemetery chapel Monday at 9 a.m. where 
it may be viewed until 2 p.m. when funeral services will be held in the chapel 
prior to interment in Evergreen.
Born in Manitowoc.
Mr. Kaems was born in Manitowoc Oct 4. 1863(sic). As a young man he was employed 
in a tannery here. He married Elizabeth Marholtz of Sheboygan. He conducted a 
boarding house and tavern in Sheboygan for many years. He served as state factory 
inspector for many years and later was a safety engineer for the state industrial 
commission. From the industrial commission he went to the Simmons company of 
Kenosha as a safety engineer and for the last three years he has been with the 
Employers’ Mutual of Wausau. Mr. Kaems was a recognized authority on punch press 
guarding.
Surviving are his widow and one brother John of Milwaukee and a number of cousins 
in Manitowoc and Sheboygan.
Mr. Kaems left the Milwaukee office Monday morning and went to Davenport. Friday 
morning with a business associate he left Davenport for Rock Island. On the way 
he suddenly slumped in the car seat.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 24, 1936  P. 4
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[A.L. Kaems/bur. 10-26-1936/age 75 yrs/died at Rock Island, IL/
cause: coronary occlusion]


CARL KAEMS    (d. 1875)

[W2-119-2]-Carl Kaems/Vater/25 Nov. 1827/Gest. 10 Aug. 1875

(First Publication March 16th 1876.)
GUARDIAN SALE.
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Carl Kaems deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and in pursuance of an order 
of license, made in said matter, on the 13th day of March, A.D. 1876, 
by the County Court of said County the undersigned guardian of the 
minor heirs of Carl Kaems deceased, will on Monday the 17th day of 
April, A.D. 1876, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day at the 
office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said County, 
offer for sale at public vendue, the following described lands, 
to-wit: Lot 2 in block 314, in the city of Manitowoc, county of 
Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin.
Carolina Kaems, Guardian.
Dated at Manitowoc the 13 day of April, A.D. 1876.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 6, 1876 P. 2
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Name: Kams, Carl (sic)
D.: 8/10/1875
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 47 Yrs. 8 Mo. 16 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtw. City
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.188
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[Carl Kaems/bur. 08-12-1875]


CARL KAEMS JR.    (d. 1938)

Charles (sic) Kaems, 68, retired shoemaker, died early today at the Holy Family 
hospital after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home 
and at 2 o’clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kaems was born in this city and always resided here. He learned the shoe-
maker’s trade and for more than 25 years was employed at the Spoentgen shop, 
Washington street. He made his home at 1216 Hamilton street and never married.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Olga Witzman, Green Bay, and a brother Julius, 
Sheboygan. There are a number of nieces and nephews. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Sunday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 16, 1938  P. 4
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[cause: chronic glomerular nephritis]


CAROLINE KAEMS    (d. 1924)

BRING BODY OF MRS. KAEMS TO CITY FRIDAY 
The body of Mrs. Robert Kaems, whose death occurred at St. Nicholas hospital 
at Sheboygan yesterday, will be brought here for burial tomorrow, services 
being held at the chapel at Evergreen cemetery at 3 o’clock. Services will be 
held at Sheboygan at 1 o’clock and the funeral party will arrive here by motor 
and proceed immediately to Evergreen.
Mrs. Kaems, who previous to her marriage was Caroline Dobbert, of this city, 
was 64 years of age. She is survived by her husband and by a granddaughter, 
Carolina Gamble, who made her home with her and a grandson, Robert Gamble, of 
Wausau.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 11, 1924  P. 2
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[bur 12-12-1924/cause: cerebral embolism/bur on William Kaems lot]


CAROLINE KAEMS   (d. 1930)

County's Oldest Resident Dies Today
'MOTHER' KAEMS PASSES AWAY IN HER SLEEP
Aged Woman Who Reached Age of 101 Years Week Ago, Claimed By Death
Passing away peacefully as she slept at an early hour this morning, Mrs. 
Caroline Kaems, the oldest resident of Manitowoc county, who a week ago 
yesterday observed her 101st birthdy, was found dead when her family went 
to call her. Mrs. Kaems had been up and about as usual the past few days, 
although in an enfeebled condition, but was able to join with her children, 
grandchildren and great grandchildren in the celebration of her 101st 
birthday on Sunday, May 25.
Lived With Her son
Mrs. Kaems made her home with her son, Charles at 1216 Hamilton street. 
Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon from the Lutheran 
church, Eighth and Marshall streets, with Rev. Koeninger officiating. 
The remains will be taken to the church from the Vogelsang chapel on 
Thursday morning at nine o'clock, where they may be viewed by friends.
The death of "Mother" Kaems brings to an end a long life extending over 
as span of more than a century. (Photo). For years, despite her advancing 
age, Mrs. Kaems took pride in a small garden at the home of her son, and 
worked among the plants and flowers in a manner that helped her retain her 
interest in life. She also insisted in aiding in the housework and despite 
her advanced years seldom used glasses.
The calm and peaceful manner of death was a most happy end to one whose 
long life had been, at least in its later years, marked by placidity and 
contentment in the love of family and friends. It is probably the manner 
of going that she would have asked had she been privileged to choose and 
the serenity of death was beautiful. The sands of life had run low-there 
was no warning to indicate that the end was at hand, but the peaceful 
slumber of a tired body was merged into the everlasting sleep of death.
Came Her 63 Years Ago
Born in Germany May 25, 1839, Mrs. Kaems, nee Caroline Splittberger, grew 
to womanhood in her native city and at the age of 24 was married to Mr. 
Kaems. Four years later the couple with their two children, came to America 
to make a new home and after a few weeks at Milwaukee, located in this city. 
Nine years later Mr. Kaems was claimed by death and the widowed mother of 
eight children, five of whom are still living, devoted herself to the care 
of the family and has continued her residence here ever since, two of her 
sons also residing here, August Kaems and Charles Kaems.
Other children are Julius Kaems at Sheboygan, Emil at Lena, North Dakota, 
and a daughter, Mrs. Olga Witzman, Green Bay. There are also many grand-
children and great grandchildren.
Burial of Mrs. Kaems will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 2, 1930 P.1
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OLDEST RESIDENT OF CITY IS 99 TODAY
MRS. CAROLINE KAEMS ENTERS CENTURY YEAR
Aged Woman Active Today and Worked in Garden As She Greets Reporter
[with photo you can sort of make out]
Entering the century year of life, apparently in the best of health, 
active, happy and contented, Mrs. Caroline Kaems, Manitowoc’s oldest 
resident, today received the felicitations of relatives, neighbors 
and friends as she observed her 99th birthday at the home of her son, 
Charles Kaems, 1216 Hamilton street, with whom she has made her home 
for years. On Sunday a formal celebration of the anniversary of 
“Mother” Kaems is planned by her children and friends, a family 
reunion and festive gathering. Retaining the habit of years, thrift 
and industry of the race from which she comes, Mrs. Kaems was up 
betimes this morning and in her garden at 5:30 where she personally 
cares for her plants and growing vegetables, a hobby of her summers. 
A Herald-News reporter found the aged woman, keenly interested in her 
work and too busy to give time to a little matter of a birthday date. 
She spent some time in the garden and then insisted upon helping with 
the housework, particularly in the preparations of the noon day meal 
in the kitchen, a daily routine which she refuses to abandon at the 
behest of her son’s family. Mrs. Kaems indicated that she enjoys 
helping out and would not be contented if denied the right to do so. 
Uses Glasses Only Occasionally. 
Despite her advanced age Mrs. Kaems seldom uses glasses and maintains 
that her sight is as good as it was years ago. Of late, however, 
reading has become a task to her and she does not follow the practice 
as her wont in the past. Not, however, because she does not enjoy 
reading, but it tires her and she believes in conserving her strength, 
she declared. Mrs. Kaems retains her faculties in a most remarkable 
degree and she thoroughly enjoyed the visit of friends and neighbors 
who came to extend congratulations and well wishes today and is 
anxiously looking forward to the celebration on Sunday when relatives 
from Sheboygan and elsewhere will be here. 
Came Here 63 Years Ago. 
Born in Germany May 25, 1839, Mrs. Kaems, nee Caroline Splittberger, 
grew to womanhood in her native city and at the age of 24 was married 
to Mr. Kaems. Four years later the couple with their two children came 
to America to make a new home and after a few weeks at Milwaukee, 
located in this city. Nine years later Mr. Kaems was claimed by death 
and the widowed mother of eight children, five of whom are still living, 
devoted herself to the care of the family and has continued her residence 
here ever since, two of her sons also residing here, August Kaems and 
Charles Kaems. Other children are Julius at Sheboygan, Emil at Lena, 
North Dakota; and Mrs. Olga Witzman of Green Bay. There are grandchildren 
and great grandchildren who will come to greet Mrs. Kaems Sunday and the 
day will be memorable, as is today, with Mrs. Kurtz, son and daughter--
granddaughter and great grandchildren of Sheboygan here for the day. 
Talks Little. 
Mrs. Kaems is not inclined to be talkative to strangers and has grown 
a bit reticent with the family in the past few years, due probably to 
her age, but she expressed pleasure over the attention paid her today 
and said she was hoping the next year she would again greet her friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 25, 1928 Page 2 
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BURGLARS ENTER THE KAEMS' HOME
Southside Family Finds House Robbed on Returning from Church
Burglary of the home of Mrs. Carolina Kaems, 1216 Hamilton Street, was 
attempted Sunday night during the absence of the family at church and a small 
amount of plunder was carried away by the thieves. Entrance to the house was 
effected through a window in the pantry which had been raised and it is presumed 
that the burglar was frightened from his purpose as there was little evidence that 
the house had been ransacked. The cellar was visited and wine, in bottles, was 
taken and there was an attempt to ransack the upstairs rooms but the non-success 
of this leads to the belief that the thief was dissuaded from his work by the approach 
of someone. There is no clew to the perpetrator. Several similar attempts at robbery 
have been reported of late and the police are inclined to believe that tramps are 
responsible though the recent discovery that cars in the yards of the C & NW had 
been robbed, gives rise to the suspicion that there may be an organized gang at 
work in the city. This is the season of the year when a large number of strangers 
are in the city, boats laying up and it is well to be watchful of property and the home. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Nov. 26, 1906
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[age 101/cause: chronic nephritis/bur. on Carl Kaems lot]


ELIZABETH KAEMS

Mrs. Elizabeth Kaems, 76, of 1026 South 15th street, died on Thursday at the 
Holy Family hospital of heart disease. 
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
A. J. Fanta officiating. The body is lying in state at the funeral home.
Mrs. Kaems was born Elizabeth Mahrholz on September 26, 1864(sic), in Wisconsin.
She came to Manitowoc to live in 1939. She was married on October 4, 1888.
Only survivors are a foster daughter, Mrs. Gus Toepel of Neenah, and a niece, 
Mrs. Rudy Janke of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 21, 1941  P. 2
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[bur. 22 Feb. 1941/age 77 yrs./cause: heart failure/bur. on William Kaems lot]


FRIEDRICH KAEMS

Name: Kams, Friedrich
D.: 8/15/1875
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 85 Yrs. 10 Mo. 13 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtw. City
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.188
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[Burial register has buried old Mr. Kamps (umlaut over a), lot 3, blok 119, $2.50]


JOHN KAEMS   (d. 1940)

John Kaems, 79, of 1026 South 15th street, died late Friday. He had 
been ill a year.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Kaems was born here and for many years made his home in Milwaukee. 
He returned here last June with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Kaems, 
with whom he made his home. She is his only survivor.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the 
hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 16, 1940 P.4
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[d. 03-15-1940/age 79 yrs./cause: heart failure/bur. on William Kaems lot]
(d. 15 Mar. 1940/age 79 yrs. 6 mo. 21 da./St. John's United Church of Christ)


ROBERT G. KAEMS

ROBERT KAMES GETS SUMMONS 
Native of Manitowoc Dies At..(line underinked)
Messages received in the city told of the death at Milwaukee yesterday of Robert 
Kaems, 76, a native of this city. He died at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. 
Reuben Jessel at Milwaukee, with whom he has made his home for the past three 
years. Survivors are two brothers, John and August, both of Milwaukee and his 
granddaughter.
Mr. Kaems resided at Sheboygan for many years. Six years ago he came to this city 
where he lived for three years, going from here to Milwaukee to live with Mrs. 
Jessel.
The body is to be brought to Manitowoc and funeral services will be held Wednesday 
at 2 p.m. from the chapel in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1934  P. 2
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[bur. 7-18-1934/age  76 yrs./died at Shorewood, WI/cause: chronic myocarditis/
bur. on William Kaems lot]
(d. 1 July 1934/age 76 yrs. 26 da./St. John's United Church of Christ)


SOPHIE KAEMS

Mrs. August Kaems, 90, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Walter B. Biesemeyer, of 1417 S.12th St., Manitowoc. She has lived there the 
past 20 years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Kaems, nee Sophie Mallmann, was born March 30, 1867, in Sheboygan. Oct. 12, 
1887, she was married to August Kaems in Sheboygan, and they moved to Manitowoc. 
They operated and resided at Kaems’ Tavern (now Thielen’s Tavern) at 1134 S. 
10th St. until about 1933. They moved to 1417 So. 12th St., Manitowoc, then and 
three years later, her husband died. She was a member of the First German Lutheran 
Church Ladies Aid for 54 years.
She is survived by her daughter, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 
A son, Lester, preceded her in death in 19__. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 22, 1958  P. 17 
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[d. 1-21-1958/age 90 yrs/wife of August Kaems]


WILLIAM KAEMS    (d. 1922)

WILLIAM KAEMS PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 91 
William Kaems, resident of Manitowoc for sixty years, died at the family home 
at 1026 South Fifteenth street, at 10:45 this morning of infirmities incident 
to old age. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the home and will 
probably be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which he was a member.
Was Over Ninety 
William Kaems was past 91 years of age, having been born in Germany December 26, 
1830. He came to this country and direct to Manitowoc in 1856 and a year later 
was married to Miss Emily Gauger, the widow who, with four children, Robert, of 
Sheboygan; John of Milwaukee; August and Mrs. James Wettenkamp of this city, 
survive to mourn his death. For many years, Mr. Kaems was employed as a carpenter, 
retiring a few years ago to enjoy a well earned rest. September 26, 1917, the 
couple celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding and plans had been 
made for another big celebration in September this year, when they would have 
reached the sixty-first milestone in their journey through life together. A 
rather unusual fact in connection with the death is that while there are four 
children living, there are no grandchildren and only two great grandchildren. 
Mr. Kaems was always a quiet, unassuming citizen whose greatest pleasure was 
his own home. His death came as he had lived, quietly, and his passing marks 
the end of a well spent life.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 4, 1922  P. 1
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[William Kaems/bur. 03-14-1922/cause: old age]
********
Mr. and Mrs. William Kaems, Rapids, celebrated their golden wedding Friday with 
an informal reception at which many neighbors and friends were present. The 
couple married in this city and have resided in the city or near it ever since. 
Mr. Kaems was one of the county's pioneer mill wrights and widely known. For 
several years past the couple have their home with their son, John, who resides 
on the farm at Rapids. Four of five children born to the couple are living, being, 
Robert Kaems, Eau Claire, John Kaems, Town of Rapids, August Kaems, Sheboygan and 
Mrs. Amelia Wetenkamp. A great host of friends will tender congratulations to the 
couple.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 28, 1907


BABY KAHL

Kohl
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Baby Kohl 
Color/Sex: W M 
Age: Infant 5 minutes
Father: Philip Kohl
Mother: Louise Shulty
Birthplace: Manitowoc
Birth Date: 31 Aug 1904
Death Date: 31 Aug 1904
Death County: Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Respiratory failure
Duration of disease: five minutes
Burial place: Evergreen
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Baby Kahl/bur. 08-31-1904/age 5 min./cause: respitory failure]


LOUISE KAHL

Word received here today advised of the death at noon at the Bethesda hospital, 
in Cincinatti, Ohio, of Mrs. Philip Kahl, 64, nee Louise Schultz, a former 
resident of Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kahl has been making her home in recent months with a son, Robert, in 
Cincinnati, and recently submitted to an operation.
She was born in this city and was married to Philip Kahl here. He had been 
deceased several years.
Survivors are two sons, Robert of Cincinnati, Ralph, of this city; daughter, 
Mrs. Clayton Thielen of Green Bay; four brothers, William G. of this city, 
Albert and Gustave of Milwaukee, Ferdinand, in the U.S. army; three sisters, 
Mrs. Henry Clemens and Mrs. Ed Oberland of this city, Mrs. Lillian Taite of 
Park Ridge Ill. 
Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 14, 1941  P. 2
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The body of Mrs. Philip Kahl, 64, nee Louise Schultz, who died yesterday at 
Cincinnatti, Ohio, arrived here by train this afternoon, accompanied by a son, 
Ralph, of this city. It was taken to the Pfeffer funeral home. Detailed funeral 
plans awaited arrival of the son.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 15, 1941  P. 4
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(Mrs. Phillip Kahl/d. 14 Mar. 1941/age 64 yrs. 6 mo. 12 da./St. John's United 
Church of Christ)
[died at Cincinnati, OH/cause: coronary thrombosis/bur. on Phillip Kahl lot]


PHILLIP KAHL

Monoxide Fatal to Phil Kahl as He Works Over Car 
WIFE FINDS BODY SLUMPED OVER CAR SEAT 
Deceased, Despite Loss of Limbs In Switching Accident, 
Continued Work at Northwestern Here 
Overcome by carbon monoxide gas as he labored over the engine of his sedan, 
in the garage, at the rear of the home, 1601 Columbus street, Phil Kahl, 54, 
veteran Northwestern employee was found dead shortly before ten o’clock last 
night by his wife, as she, with her daughter, returned home from a church 
function.
Mrs. Kahl found the body of her husband slumped over the front seat of the 
machine, and with the engine running and garage doors closed. He told her at 
seven in the evening as she left the house, that he planned to clean and 
replace the spark plugs in the car and it is believed that he had started the 
motor to ascertain if the cleaned plugs were functioning properly and had 
neglected to open the garage doors. The deadly monoxide gas overcame him 
before he could turn off the ignition switch and open the garage doors. 
No Inquest Says Coroner
Mrs. Kahl summoned a physician immediately who pronounced Mr. Kahl dead. 
Coroner W. G. Kemper was notified but after hearing the circumstances decided 
that the death was due to an accident and that no inquest would be necessary. 
Funeral services for Mr. Kahl will take place Thursday afternoon at two o’clock 
from the St. John’s Evangelical church. The remains will be removed to the Kahl 
home from the Pfeffer parlors tomorrow.
The death of Mr. Kahl marked the passing of a man who had persevered over 
physical disability to continue to provide for his wife and family. Engaged in 
railroading since he came to Manitowoc as a young man back in 1898, Mr. Kahl 
was the victim of a serious accident in the lake front yards of the Northwestern 
in the summer of 1910. He was a member of the switching crew there and was caught 
between a string of cars and his legs were so badly crushed that they had to be 
amputated. He was confined in the hospital for months and finally was able to 
leave and by means of a special wheel contrivance got about the city.
Returns To Work as Clerk 
Later he was able to make his way with the aid of two canes and he again entered 
the employ of the Northwestern road as a clerk in the local freight offices, where 
he continued to work for nineteen years, up to the time of his death. The deceased 
was born in Marinette, Sept. 26, 1876, and came to Manitowoc with his family in 
1898. His father, H.F. Kahl, himself an old railroad man, is still living, being 
81 years of age. He was here only a few days ago from his home at Fort Atkinson, 
Wis., for a visit with his son.
The deceased was married to Miss Louise Schultz, in this city on June 6, 1900. 
She survives him with two sons, Robert of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Ralph of 
Milwaukee, and one daughter, Miss Grace, at home, the aged father H. F. Kahl and 
a sister, Miss Edith Kahl at Fort Atkinson, Wis., and one other sister. Mrs. John 
McWhorter of Crystal Falls, Ill. There is also one brother, William of Clintonville, 
Wis.
Had warned Family of Danger 
The death of Mr. Kahl was a severe shock to his wife who remarked that her husband 
had always warned her and the children about starting the motor of the car in the 
garage before the doors were opened. She said that on entering the house and finding 
Mr. Kahl absent her first thought was of the garage and her fears that he had been 
overcome were confirmed when she heard the sound of a droning motor from the garage 
at the rear. 
After forcing her way in she found Mr. Kahl slumped over the front seat near the 
steering wheel as if he had been overcome as he was reaching in to shut off the 
spark. Despite his physical handicaps Mr. Kahl had always insisted on doing the 
repair work about the family automobile and had told his wife and daughter as they 
left the house last night at seven o’clock that he would be busied changing the 
spark plugs in the machine. 
The deceased was a member of the local railroad clerks’ organization.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 3, 1930  P. 1
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[Philip Kahl/bur. 6-5-1930/age 54 yrs/cause: monoxide poisoning-accidental]
(d. 2 June 1930/age 54 yrs. 8 mo. 7 da./St. John's United Church of Christ)
********
LOSES BOTH LEGS UNDER CAR WHEELS
Phillip Kahl, C & NW Brakeman, Victim of Terrible Accident
MISSES FOOTING, FALLS UNDER CARS
With both legs amputated just below the hips, Phillip Kahl, a Chicago & 
Northwestern brakeman with switching crews in the local yards of the company, 
is battling for life at the Holy Family hospital, with all against him. Mr. 
Kahl was injured in an accident at the lake front yards of the company early 
Sunday morning when he fell under a train of cars, three of which passed over 
his body, severing his legs and mangled the lower portion of his body in a 
terrible manner.
No one witnessed the terrible accident which happened at 9:30 Sunday morning 
while Kahl, with his crew, was engaged in switching cars for the car ferries 
at the lake front yards of the C & NW. The engine had backed upon Track No. 1 
to uncouple a number of cars and Kahl had made the coupling. The engine proceeded 
ahead and it was discovered that Kahl was not with the section and when fellow 
brakemen returned to seek him, the unfortunate man was found lying on the track, 
his legs cut and body mangled. Kahl, after uncoupling the cars attempted to board 
the train and grasped the iron ladder at the side of a car seeking to find a 
footing on the boxes of the wheels which is the manner usual to brakemen boarding 
moving cars. In some way his foot missed the box and he was drawn under the moving 
car and onto the track with the tragic result.
Several minutes elapsed after the accident before Kahl was missed by the train 
men and search made for him and Kahl lost a large amount of blood. Dr. Pritchard, 
the resident physician of the Northwestern company, was summoned and a call was 
sent for the ambulance. Kahl was removed to the Holy Family Hospital where 
investigation revealed that both legs had been severed and amputation was necessary 
just below the hips that Kahl, even should he survive, will be unable to wear 
artificial limbs. Everything possible was done for the injured man who withstood 
the terrible ordeal far better than could be expected.
Mr. Kahl was in charge of an engine for a fellow employe Sunday. The regular foreman 
desired a day off and Mr. Kahl, whose day it was to be on duty, was asked to take 
charge of the engine and crew and he consented. Mr. Kahl, the second brakeman of 
the crew, is comparatively a new man in the local yards and was working with Kahl 
for the first time. It was he who missed Kahl and made the search that revealed the 
injured man lying on the tracks. Kahl's first words were an inquiry for his wife and 
children and caution that the news of the accident be broken as easily as possible. 
That Kahl was not killed outright is little short of a miracle with the heavy cars 
passing over his body. The fact that he retained his hold on the rung of the ladder 
at the side of the car prevented the body being drawn under the wheels further. Had 
the wheels passed over the body just a trifle higher up, death would have been instant. 
The accident is one of those which occur from the dangers of work which the victim 
followed. The sight of the injured man mangled was one to move the heart. The accident 
is the first of its kind in the yards here in some time.
Mr. Kahl has been an employee of the Chicago & Northwestern Co. for twelve years and 
for eleven years had been working in the local yards, preferring to remain in the 
city because he had his home here. He is 37 years of age and was married some years 
ago to Miss Louise Schultz and the couple have three children. Mr. Kahl is one of the 
most popular employees of the Northwestern line in this city and the terrible accident 
which has befallen him calls for the sympathy of innumerable friends in the community 
at large.  At the hospital today it was said Mr. Kahl had passed a good night, resting 
easily and that his condition was most encouraging and physicians are hopeful that he 
may survive. The injured man is strong and robust health in this stood him in good 
stead in withstanding the shock of the accident and injury. Mr. Kahl and family resided 
at 17th and Columbus Streets.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., July 18, 1910


ROBERT E. KAHL

Mr. Robert E. Kahl, 80, a native of Manitowoc, who resided at 4000 Northeast 
27th Avenue, Lighthouse Point, Florida, died Thursday morning, August 28, 1986 
at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kahl was born May 11, 1906 at Manitowoc, son of the late Phillip and Louise 
Schultz Kahl. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and the 
University of Cincinnati. He was former Vice President of Borden Dairy Products 
Food Division and a member of Merchandising Club of New York.
Survivors include his wife, the former Florence Swiecicki; a brother-in-law, 
Frank C. Swiecicki of Grand Rapids, Michigan; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ralph (Leona) 
Kahl of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, 
Ralph Kahl and a sister, Grace Thelen. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, after 10 am Tuesday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Aug. 30, 1986 page 13
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[d. at Lighthouse Point FL]


ANNA KAISER

Death Sat. in the local Holy Family Hospital following a long illness, 
of 68-yr. old widow Anna Kaiser. The funeral was held yesterday 
afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Sep. 1905
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[bur. 09-19-1905/cause: peritonitis]


JOSEPH KAISER

KAISER, WELL KNOWN MUSIC TEACHER, DIES
Was Leading Figure In Country Music Circles For Many Years
Prof. Joseph Kaiser, 73, a leading figure in county music circles 
for the past 50 years, died at his home, 1023 Chicago street, Friday 
afternoon. He suffered heart attach about 3 p.m. and died before the 
arrival of a physician.
Coming here 50 years ago with renown as a concert violinist and having 
already directed the Minneapolis orchestra, he started giving private 
music lessons and continued doing so until a few years ago when he 
became director of the Manitowoc Concert orchestra, which was disbanded 
about a year ago.
Many musicians in the county received their training under Prof. Kaiser, 
who also gave piano lessons and instructions in harmony. His pupils came 
from all over the county and he went to Two Rivers and other places to 
give lessons. 
Funeral Services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with the Rev. C. H. Phipps 
officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Prof. Kaiser was born Bingen-on-the-Rhine in 1869. His musical education 
started when he was a boy and when his parents moved to Darmstadt he 
became a pupil of Miroslaw Weber, famous violinist who was concertmaster 
at the Court Opera. He often appeared in concerts there and later entered 
the conservatory at Frankfurt, continuing to Mayence from there. At the 
age of 19 he became a teacher at the conservatory at Mayence and connected 
with the Opera.
Before he was 21 he came to the United States and maintained a studio in 
Minneapolis where he also directed the orchestra and often appeared in 
concerts. After a few years he was induced to come Manitowoc where he 
remained.
Many piano and violin compositions were credited to him and he arranged 
nearly 100 compositions for string quintets. Among his activities here in 
addition to his private lessons was the direction of the Manitowoc Freier 
Seangerbund for several years.
When the Manitowoc Concert Orchestra was formed several years ago through 
cooperation of federal agencies, he was named the director. This 
organization was composed of some of the best musicians in the county and 
rehearsed and gave concerts almost daily. With this job he had to drop the 
giving private lessons, and he did not resume after the orchestra was 
disbanded.
About 37 years ago he married Miss Libby Barta, who survives with two sons, 
Joseph Jr., and Corp. Fred Kaiser who is stationed in New Jersey.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat, 31 Oct 1942
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[d. 10-30-1942/age 73 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]


JOSEPHINE E. KAISER

Miss Josephine E. Kaiser, 77, of 709 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday 
morning at her residence.
Private funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Kaiser was born Jan. 1, 1891, in Caryle, Ill., daughter of the late 
Ferdinand and Dorothy Barth Kaiser. She moved to Manitowoc 28 years ago where 
she had resided since.
There are no immediate survivors.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1968 P. T7 


LIBBY KAISER

Mrs. Libby Kaiser, 89, who resided with a daughter-in-law, Mrs Elinor 
Kaiser, of 2416 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Family 
Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. William Harvey will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kaiser, nee Libby Barta, was born Aug. 19, 1886, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Frank and Kathrine Krainek Barta. She was educated 
in Manitowoc area schools. She was married to Joseph Kaiser in 1906. He 
preceded her in death in 1942. She was a member of St. James Episcopal 
Church.
Survivors include a sister Mrs. George (Alvie) Fechter of Wauwatosa; two 
children-in-law, Mrs. Elinor Kaiser, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Adeline Kaiser, 
of Wauwatosa; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two sons, 
Joseph and Frederick, two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times-Reporter, Monday, April 5, 1976, p. 3.
[d. 04-04-1976/age 74 yrs.] (19 Aug 1886/Apr 1976/SSDI)


WILHELM KAISER

Death Thurs. last week of 65-yr. old William Kaiser, who had 
lived here for a year, following an illness of several weeks. 
He is survived by his widow and a daughter, Mrs. E.H. Ludwig 
here. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 06 July 1905
*******
William Kaiser passed away last Thursday, aged sixty-five. The cause of his 
death was meningitis from which he had suffered for several weeks. He was the 
father of Mrs. E. H. Ludwig, St. Clair street, from whose home the funeral was 
held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The deceased was married again a short 
time ago, the widow surviving.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 6, 1905 
*******
[bur. 06-30-1905/age 64 yrs./cause: menigitis]


DANIEL R. KAKUK

Daniel R. Kakuk, age 28, of Manitowoc, stationed overseas in Belgium, died 
Saturday, October 29, 1994, in Mons, Belgium. 
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 1994, at 
the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William Zimmer with 
burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, where Military Rites will 
be accorded by Fort Leonard Wood Military Honors Team.
He was born May 27, 1966, in Manitowoc, son of Louis and Jeanette Thielbar Kakuk. 
He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School class of 1984 and married Mary 
Winkel on July 19, 1986, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Sgt. Kakuk was a Reservist who entered active duty in June 1985 with his first 
assignment to Company B, 1st FSB, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX.  His other 
assignments include HHD, 528th USAAC Republic of Turkey 27th Support Battalion, 
Fort Hood, Texas, and 128th Signal Company, 39th Signal Battalion, Chievres, 
Belgium. He deployed to Southwest Asia from Fort Hood and is a Desert Storm 
Veteran. His awards include an Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leak Clusters, 
the Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the National Defense Service 
Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, 
the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Kuwait Liberation 
Medal. Daniel was also a member of the VFW Otto Oas Post #659.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Kakuk, Fort Hood, Texas; one son, Joshua Kakuk; 
his parents, Louis and Janette Kakuk, Manitowoc; four brothers and sisters-in-law, 
Marc and Ann Kakuk, Paul and Loree Kakuk, all of Two Rivers; Robert and Cheryl 
Kakuk, Detroit, Mich., Scott and Barbara Kakuk, Manitowoc; his paternal grandmother, 
Mary Kakuk, Manitowoc; maternal grandmother, Ione Ballard, Tisch Mills; a grandmother-
in-law, Bernice Winkel, Manitowoc; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and 
Violet Winkel, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Brian and Lori 
Winkel, Upper Michigan, Steve and Beth Winkel, Indiana; one sister-in-law and 
brother-in-law, Jamie and Jerry Galyen, Indiana. Also surviving are aunts, uncles, 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, 
Louis Kakuk III.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. this Friday where a prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. by Rev. William Zimmer.
Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 1994  P. A2
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[d. at Belgium/married]


LOUIS A. KAKUK    (d. 1982)

Louis A. Kakuk, 75, of 2015 Rheaume Rd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, April 14, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic  Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel Felton will 
celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kakuk was born Feb. 16, 1907, at Hungary, Austria, son of the late Stephen 
and Margaret Schuldz Kakuk. He came to the United States with his family when 
he was nine months old in 1908. He was manager of Manitowoc Municipal Airport. 
He was also owner and operator of Kakuk Aviation company for 35 years, retiring 
in 1969. He married Magdalene Mandek, July 9, 1929, at Two Rivers. She preceded 
him in death May 20, 1937. He then married Mary Yindra, June 24, 1939, at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Mr. Kakuk was a member of Fraternal Order 
of Eagles 706 of Manitowoc, and Two Rivers Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; three sons and daughters-in-law, Louis S. Jr. 
and Jeanette Kakuk of Manitowoc, Frank J. and Lillian Kakuk of El Paso, Texas, 
and John P. and Diane Kakuk of Two Rivers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rose 
Marie and Donald Duprey of Manitowoc, and Elizabeth A. and Boyce Slootmaker of 
Grand Rapids, Mich.; two brothers, Steve Kakuk of Stevenson, Mich., and John 
Kakuk of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Daniel (Kathryn) Resheter of Brookfield, Wis., 
22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, 
Joseph, and two sisters, Elizabeth and Margaret.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a 
prayer service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen.
Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 1982 P. 3
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Louis A. Kakuk, 75, of 2015 Rheaume Rd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, April 14. 
Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. His step-mother, Mrs. Irma Kakuk of Menominee, Mich., was 
inadvertently omitted from Wednesday's obituary.
Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 1982 P. 3


LOUIS J. KAKUK III    (d. 1985)

Louis J. Kakuk III, 24, of 1130 East Thomas Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon, May 26, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kakuk was born December 14, 1960, in Manitowoc, son of Louis S. and Jeanette 
Thielbar Kakuk Jr. He was a life long Manitowoc resident. Mr. Kakuk was a graduate 
of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1979. He had been employed at Kaysun 
Corporation and was a member of local baseball and bowling teams.
Survivors include his parents; five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Marc and 
Ann Kakuk of Two Rivers, Paul and Loree Kakuk of Two Rivers, Robert and Cheryl 
Kakuk of West Germany, Scott Kakuk and Daniel Kakuk, both of Manitowoc; his 
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Kakuk of Manitowoc, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. 
Ione Ballard of Tisch Mills and nieces and nephews also survived.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Tuesday evening and Wednesday prior to the services.
Herald Times Reporter, May 28, 1985 P. 3
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[d. 26 May 1985/age 24 yrs/single]


MARY C. KAKUK

Mary C. Kakuk, age 82, of 2015 Rheaume Road, Manitowoc, died early Saturday 
morning, May 8, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Mathew Simonar with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mary was born November 7, 1916, in Maribel, Wis., daughter of the late Anton 
and Frances Yindra. On June 24, 1939, she married Louis A. Kakuk at Two Rivers. 
He preceded her in death on April 14, 1982. Mary was an active member of Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. She also was an avid card player, belonging to many 
card clubs in the area. 
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Rose Duprey, Manitowoc, 
Elizabeth and Boyce Slootmaker, Grand Rapids, Mich.; three sons and daughters-
in-law, Louis and Jeanette Kakuk, Manitowoc, Frank and Lillian Kakuk, El Paso, 
Texas, John P. and Darlene Kakuk, Two Rivers; 20 grandchildren; 50 great-
grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister- 
in-law, Joseph and Jane Yindra, Cato, Harvey Yindra and his special friend, 
Judith Flaherty, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, other 
relatives and friends. Mary was also preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, 
Diane Kakuk; three brothers, Leo, Edward and Daniel; four grandsons, Ralph, 
Louis, Daniel and Robert; one granddaughter, Judy. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on 
Monday from 4-8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by 
Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 9, 1999 p. A2


MARTIN KALENBACH

Martin Kallenbach
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Martin Kallenbach
Death Date	29 Mar 1891
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  02
Page number  0353
Reel	049
Image	2319
Index Volume  01
Sequence Number	186439
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
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Meartin Kallenbach
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Meartin Kallenbach
Color/Sex: White Male
Age: 78
Birthplace: Germany
Death Date: 29 Mar 1891
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Gerneral Debility
Burial place: Manitowoc Evergreen cemetery
Notes: Was confined in the Man. Insane Asylum
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[?? Kalenbach/bur 12-01-1891/age 79 yrs./cause: general debility]
*****
I believe these records belong with this entry. Death dates 
are off but this is the only Kalenbach in Evergreen cemetery 
and death record indicates this is where he is buried.


BABY BOY KALISTA

Private funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Kalista 
of 1306A S. 36th st., Manitowoc, who was born and who died Wednesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern of St. Paul Catholic 
Church officiated. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Surviving are the parents, three sisters, Mary Lynn, Vickie Jean and Kathy Ann, 
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kalista, paternal great grandmother, 
Mrs. John Kalista, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wachowski, and 
maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Helen Wachowski of Manitowoc. The infant’s 
mother is the former Darlene Wachowski.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 28, 1964  P. 7 
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[stillborn/father: Eugene Kalista/burial on Baby Wachowski Gr. Sp. #201 
box 11"x19"]


EDWARD F. KALISTA

Edward F. Kalista, 73, of 934 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Saturday afternoon, April 18, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kalista was born February 17, 1914 at Green Street, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late John and Emma Schultz Kalista. Mr. Kalista was employed with 
Manitowoc Engineering in assembly work retiring after 35 years in 1977. He 
married the former Mabel Kustka on December 11, 1937 at Manitowoc. Mr. Kalista 
was a member of Local Pipe Fitters Union No. 298.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Edwin 
and Kay Kalista of Manitowoc, Earl and Carol Kalista of Orlando, Florida, Eugene 
and Darlene Kalista of Manitowoc and Donald Kalista of Manitowoc; a brother and 
sister-in-law, James and Janice Kalista of Manitowoc; three sisters and two 
brothers-in-law, Agnes and David Brunner of Alverno, Mrs. Christine Wainger of 
Collins and Lillian and Glenn Helgerson of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn 
Kalista of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews 
and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, 
John and Victor Kalista and a sister, Clara Kalista.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm 
this Monday and Tuesday after 8:30 am until the time of service at 10:30. Prayer 
service will be held Monday evening at 7:30 pm led by Father Klingeisen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Apr. 20, 1987 page 18
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[husband of Mabel Kalista]


EDWIN C. KALISTA

Edwin C. "Moose" Kalista, age 62, 1625 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening, March 25, 2000 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center after a brief 
illness with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday at the Harrigan Parkside 
Funeral Home. Deacon Kenneth Nelesen will officiate at the service. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Edwin was born January 29, 1938 in Grimms, Wis, the son of the late Edward F. 
and Mabel J. Kustka Kalista. On May 29, 1973 he married Kathleen Franz in 
Michigan. He attended Lincoln High School. At the present time Edwin was 
employed at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry where he had worked for many years. 
He was a member of the Aluminum Brick and Glass Local Union #125.
Survivors include his wife Kay; one son and daughter-in-law, Perry and Cari 
Kalista, Kiel; three daughters and one son-in-law: Tammy and Donald Elliott, 
Phoenix, Arizona; Wendy Schmidt, Manitowoc; Jodi Kalista, Manitowoc; one 
brother, Donald Kalista, Manitowoc; a father-in-law, Francis Franz, Manitowoc; 
a son-in-law, Keith Geiger, Denmark, Wis.; two brothers-in-law, David (Marlene) 
Franz, Manitowoc, and Kerry Franz, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law, Carol 
Kalista, Orlando, Florida, Darlene Kalista, Manitowoc, Katie Franz, Manitowoc. 
Eleven grandchildren along with nieces, nephews, and other relatives and 
friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Cindy 
Geiger; two brothers, Earl and Eugene "Yatch" Kalista; mother-in-law, Lois 
Franz; and brother-in-law, Dennis Franz.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday from 5 p.m. 
to 8 p.m., and Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 
11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the Kalista family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 2000 P. A2


EVELYN E. KALISTA

Evelyn E. Kalista, age 71, of 3131 Southbrook Court, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning, September 15, 1998, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 1998, at First 
German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. 
Joel Otto with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born October 14, 1926, in Reedsville, daughter of the late Henry and 
Helen Jentsch Schroeder. On August 21, 1948, she married John J. Kalista at 
Reedsville. He preceded her in death on November 3, 1981. Evelyn was employed 
at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, until her retirement in 1987.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara and Stephen Kukoski, 
Manitowoc, Mary Kalista, Mishicot; one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Marie 
Kalista, Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Robyn Kukoski, Tim Kalista, David 
Kalista and John Kalista; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lucille Hackbart, 
Hilbert, Caroline and Jerome Schroeder, Chilton, Helen and Al Buboltz, Brillion; 
a special friend, Jack Jackson, Manitowoc. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, 
sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and many friends. Evelyn was also 
preceded in death by one brother, one sister and one brother-in-law.
Friends may call at First German Ev. Lutheran Church on Thursday morning from 
9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening 
visitation.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 1998 P. A2


JAMES KALISTA

James F. Kalista, age 86, of 3807 W. Marshall St., Manitowoc, entered eternal 
life late Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, 2009, at River's Bend Health and 
Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, where he resided for the past two weeks.
Jim was born March 28, 1923, in Grimms, Wis. He was the son of the late John 
and Emma Schultz Kalista. He attended Reedsville High School, graduating with 
the class of 1941. Jim then entered the United States Army serving overseas 
during World War II in the European Theatre. During his tour of duty Jim 
received the Purple Heart and Silver Star. After being honorably discharged 
from the military, Jim returned to Manitowoc and became a longtime employee 
at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., from where he retired in 1984.
On Aug. 25, 1951, he married Janice J. Schmidt at Melnik Presbyterian Church. 
She preceded him in death on Dec. 16, 1992. Jim was a member of the First 
Presbyterian Church, Drews-Bleser American Legion Post No. 88 and AMVETS Post 
No. 99. One of Jim's special interests was playing trumpet with several different 
bands in the Manitowoc area. He also enjoyed camping and fishing.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, on Dec. 16, 1992; two brothers: 
John and Edward Kalista; two sisters: Lillian Helgerson and Christina "Tiny" 
Waniger; one daughter-in-law: Louise Kalista.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Matthew Sauer officiating. 
Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends 
may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of services at 10:30 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 or 
the AMVETS Post No. 99.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 15, 2009


JANICE J. KALISTA

Mrs. James (Janice) Kalista, age 61, of 3807 West Marshall St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, December 16, 1992, at the family residence after a courageous battle 
with cancer.
Private Funeral Services for the family will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The Rev. Hugh Anderson will officiate, with 
burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born August 25, 1931, at Melnik, Wis., daughter of George Schmidt and 
the late Martha Soukup Schmidt. She was a graduate of Mishicot High School and 
was employed with Job Service in Manitowoc for many years. She married James F. 
Kalista on August 25, 1951, at the Melnik Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, James; one son and a daughter-in-law, Daniel and 
Louise Kalista, Milwaukee, Wis.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Dale 
Smith, Little Suamico, Wis., Penny and Paul Wagner, Manitowoc; a sister and 
brother-in-law, Nancy and Alvin (Andy) Anderson, Collins, Wis.; three 
grandchildren, Chase and Shane Smith, Lori Kalista, along with other relatives 
and friends surviving.
Memorials would be appreciated to the American Cancer society or the Ronald 
McDonald House. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 17, 1992 P. A2


JOHN J. KALISTA

John J. Kalista, 54, of 1422 South 13th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
November 3, at Manitowoc Company South Works following a coronary attack.
Funeral serivces will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kalista was born Nov. 24, 1926, at Grimms, Wis., son of the late John and 
Emma Schultz Kalista. He attended parochial school at Reedsville and Reedsville 
High School, and was a lifelong Manitowoc County resident. He was a veteran of 
World War II, serving with the U.S. Army as a technician third class from 
February 23, 1945, to November 3, 1946. He married Evelyn Schroeder August 21, 
1948, at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Mr. Kalista was 
employed with the Manitowoc Company as a machinist assembly man.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, a son, Ronald J. Kalista and two daughters 
and a son-in-law, Barbara and Stephen Kukoski Jr., and Miss Mary Beth Kalista of 
Manitowoc; two brothers, Edward and James Kalista of Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Mrs. David (Agnes) Brunner of Route 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Christine Waniger of Collins 
and Mrs. Glenn (Lillian) Helgerson of Manitowoc; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Helen 
Schroeder of Brillion and two grandchildren, Robyn and Timothy.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday 
afternoon and at the church from noon Thursday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 4, 1981  P. 3
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[d. 3 Nov 1981/age 54 yrs]


KATHLEEN F. KALISTA

Kathleen (Kay) Kalista, age 53, of 1625 Madison St, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday morning, October 6, 2000, at the family residence.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 9, 2000, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home. Deacon Kenneth Nelesen will officiate at the service. 
Cremation will follow with burial of the cremains to be at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born September 10, 1947, in Manitowoc, daughter of Francis Franz and the 
late Lois Ogaard Franz. Kathleen was a graduate of Lincoln High School, with the 
class of 1965. Kay had been employed with North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation 
Center for over 20 years and was currently employed with Greenfield Rehabilitation 
as a physical therapist assistant. She married Edwin "Moose" Kalista on May 29, 
1973, in Michigan. He preceded her in death March 25, 2000.
Survivors include two daughters, Wendy Schmidt and Jodi Kalista, both of Manitowoc; 
two grandsons, Cody and Jacob two brothers and one sister-in-law, David and Marlene 
Franz, Kerry Franz, both of Manitowoc; one brother-in-law, Donald Kalista, Manitowoc; 
three sisters-in-law, Katheryn Franz, Manitowoc, Darlene Kalista ,Manitowoc, Carol 
Kalista, Florida. Nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends surviving. 
She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin "Moose" Kalista March 25, 2000; her 
mother, Lois Franz; one brother, Dennis Franz; two brothers-in-law, Earl and Eugene 
"Yatch" Kalista.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. and 
then on Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 7, 2000  P. A2
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[cremation]


MABEL KALISTA

Mabel J. Kalista, age 79, of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, died 
late Friday evening, July 31, 1998, at the center
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mabel was born May 11, 1919 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late James and Anna 
Nemetz Kustka. On Dec. 11, 1937, she married Edward F. Kalista in Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death April 18, 1987. She was also preceded in death by two sons, 
Eugene and Earl; and a sister.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin and Kay Kalista, Manitowoc; 
Donald and Tammy Kalista, Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 
a sister, Cecelia Swejkar, Manitowoc; two daughters-in-law, Carol Kalista, Orlando, 
Fla., and Darlene Kalista, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Tuesday until the 
time of services at 1 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1998 P. 2
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(Mable on SSDI)


SUSAN A. KALK

Miss Susan A. Kalk, age 42, of 500 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, passed away 
unexpectedly Thursday evening, April 17, 2003, at Aurora Medical Center, Two 
Rivers, Wis. 
Private funeral services for the family will be held on Wednesday morning at 
the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. 
Susan was born Nov. 6, 1960, in Manitowoc, Wis. She is the daughter of Marvin 
and Lorraine Peters Kalk. She attended Manitowoc Public Schools, graduating 
from Lincoln High School with the class of 1979. Susan had been employed with 
Mirro Aluminum, in the accounting department, for 16 years. She later was 
employed in accounting with Manitowoc Tool and Machine Company. 
Susan is survived by her parents, Marvin and Lorraine Kalk, Inverness, Fla. and 
Waupaca, Wis.; one brother, Bill Kalk, Waupaca, Wis.; one sister, Dawn Walters 
and special friend Cal Kliment, Manitowoc, Wis.; special friend Mike Beninghaus, 
Manitowoc; along with special friend Anne Beitzel, Manitowoc. She is also 
survived by aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. 
Friends and relatives may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2003


AUGUST KALLE

DIED.
In this village Friday evening June 30, Mr. August Kalle, aged 30 years. 
Manitowoc Tribune, July 1, 1854  P.3
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[Buried on Kunzwelli lot/lot purchased 10/2/1882/He appears to have been moved 
here from somewhere else, since this lot was not purchased until 1882 and also,
the footmarker is much closer to the headstone than is normal for a traditional 
burial, which is consistent with a disinterment & reburial due to the 
deterioration.]


ELIZABETH KALLIES

Mrs. Kallies, 58, Dies at Hospital 
Mrs. Harold C. Kallies, a past president of the Sheboygan District of Wisconsin 
Garden Club Federation and known statewide for her work in behalf of garden clubs, 
died early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital. She had been ill for an extended 
period of time.
Mrs. Kallies, 58, had resided at 1010 Lincoln Blvd. 
In addition to her wide range of interest and activity in floral gardening on 
local district and state levels, Mrs. Kallies had been a teacher and was elected 
first Wisconsin president of the Teachers of Handicapped Children. This group was 
organized in 1937, and Mrs. Kallies was elected to head the group at the time it 
affiliated with the International Council of Exceptional Children.
Taught Retarded Children 
A native of Manitowoc, the former Elizabeth Toomey was born May 30, 1904, daughter 
of the late Daniel C. and Catherine Jorsch Toomey. She was educated at the First 
Ward School and was graduated from Washington High School. Following graduation 
from Milwaukee State College she taught a year at Shawano before returning to 
Manitowoc in 1928.
At Manitowoc Mrs. Kallies taught the first class for mentally retarded children in 
the public school system and was a teacher until her marriage to Harold C. Kallies 
Jan. 29, 1944.
She was a member of Manitowoc Garden Study Club and served as its president. She 
was elected president of the Sheboygan District of Wisconsin Garden Club Federation, 
serving in 1956, and she was re-elected to the post the same year for another term. 
Currently she had been serving as chairman of the state appreciation fund and had 
been named chairman of the state convention scheduled for this city in September.
Funeral Thursday Morning
For many years Mrs. Kallies had been on the board of directors of the American 
Cancer Society Manitowoc Chapter, and had worked actively for the society in a 
variety of functions. 
Surviving her are her husband and a brother, John Toomey of this city. A sister 
and a brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred A. Pritzl will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. Donations may be made to the Manitowoc Garden Study Club 
or American Cancer Society.
Two Rivers Reporter, March 26, 1963  P. M-11 
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[d. 03-26-1963/age 58 yrs./wife of Harold C. Kallies]


FRIEDA KALLIES

DEATH TAKES MRS. G. H. KALLIES AT NOON TODAY 
Death claimed Mrs. G. Harry Kallies at noon today at the Holy Family hospital. 
Mrs. Kallies has been a sufferer for some time and had gone to the hospital 
where three weeks ago she underwent a serious operation. She failed to rally 
and passed away today.
Deceased was born in this city 41 years ago and has always made her home here. 
Twenty-two years ago she was married to the husband who with three children, 
Helen, Harold and Adeline, survive to mourn her loss. Mrs. Kallies was a 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Engel, who together with one brother and six 
sisters also survive her.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will be announced later.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 3, 1920  P. 1
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[Freda/bur. 02-05-1920/cause: septicemea/originally buried on 2nd grave from 
south end of lot. Moved to new location as shown in 1949 on Harry Kallies lot/
cement vault]


HAROLD KALLIES    (d. 1898)

Heral Kollis (sic)
birth: 26 January 1898 Manitowoc
death: 29 January 1898 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Harvey Gustav Kollis
mother: Freda Engel
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: convulsions/buried on Harry Kallies lot]


HAROLD C. KALLIES    (d. 1989)

Mr. Harold C. Kallies, 86, of 1016 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
February 18, 1989 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Masonic Memorial 
services will be 7:30 pm Tuesday evening at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
followed by funeral services with Rev. Gerald Schrankler. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kallies was born November 27, 1902 at Manitowoc, son of the late Harry and 
Freida Engel Kallies. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from high 
school in 1920. He was a Heating Contractor, starting work with his father, the 
late G. H. Kallies, as a young man and some of the jobs he had completed were 
Silver Lake College, Holy Family Hospital and the Mirro Rolling Mills. He 
retired in 1972. He married Elizabeth Toomey on January 29, 1944 at Manitowoc 
and the couple resided here. She preceded him in death in 1963. Mr. Kallies was 
a member of the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, Manitowoc Chapter, Grand Council 
of Royal and Select Masters; 50 year member of Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons 
of Wisconsin; life member of Tripoli Temple of Milwaukee; member of Wisconsin 
Scottish Rites; member of Two Rivers-Manitowoc Shrine club and life member of 
Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687. He was a former 25 year Director of First National 
Bank and a former Director of Hotel Manitowoc.
Survivors include a grand nephew of Canton, Ohio; other nieces, nephews, relatives 
and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Glaeser and Adeline 
Wilda.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, 6 pm to 7:30 pm Tuesday. There will be no 
Monday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc Humane Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 20, 1989 page B8
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[widower of Elizabeth Kallies]


G. HARRY KALLIES

HARRY KALLIES DIES AFTER A HEART ATTACK
Head of Manitowoc Firm Had Suffered Heart Ailment For Many Months
G. Harry Kallies, 66, head of the steam and hotwater heating firm which bears his 
name, and prominent for years in baseball circles in Manitowoc, died suddenly of 
a heart stroke this morning at his home, 723 North Eight street.
Mr. Kallies has been suffering from a heart ailment more than a year and has been 
under a physician's care. Only yesterday he had another checkup by his doctor, 
who pronounced his condition satisfactory.
Funeral Tuesday
Early this morning he arose to go to the bathroom and collapsed when he returned 
to his room a few minutes later. He was found by his son, Harold, and was dead 
before the arrival of a physician.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel, 
the Rev. Paul Blaufuss of the St. John's Evangelical church, officiating. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kallies was born in Wausau, in 1873 and when a young man moved to Milwaukee, 
where he learned the steam fitter's trade. In 1895 he came to Manitowoc and was 
employed for a time at the Rand and Roemer Hardware company store. He then opened 
his own heating, ventilating and power piping contracting business with an office 
and shop on Franklin street.
This business expanded to other Wisconsin points and also to upper Michigan and 
Illinois. In the nearly 40 years he has been in business here Mr. Kallies installed 
heating and ventilating units in practically all public buildings, factories and 
other units in Manitowoc.
In 1920 Mr. Kallies associated his son, Harold, in the business with him.
Was State Executive
He became active in the financing of the Hotel Manitowoc a few years ago and was 
a director of the hotel corporation. He also served several years as a director of 
the Wisconsin Heating and Ventilating Contractors' association.
Always an arden baseball fan, Mr. Kallies took an interest in the Manitowoc club. 
In the early years of the century when the club here in the old Lake Shore league 
was managed by the late John Herzog, Mr. Kallies was one of the directors and an 
active worker in the organization. Later he continued to lend his financial aid to 
the club when Manitowoc was in the Wisconsin State League.
He continued in the role when Manitowoc joined the Northern State league, and on 
the death of Mayor Arthur Schuetze over a year ago became president of the 
Manitowoc club.
While his chief interest was local baseball Mr. Kallies followed major league 
baseball and when opportunity offered attended World series games each fall.
List Survivors
He married Miss Freda Engel shortly after locating in Manitowoc in the late 
nineties. She died in 1920. A daughter, Mrs. Herman Glaeser died in 1930.
Survivors are a son, Harold, city; daughter, Mrs. Emerson Wilda, city; sister, 
Mrs. Louis Reinke, of Underhill, Wis.; and a grandchild, Betty Mae Glaeser, of 
Sturgeon Bay.
The body may be viewed at the Frasier mortuary from Sunday at 5 p.m. until the 
hour of the services Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1939 P. 4
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[d. 03-25-1939/age 65 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis/bur. on Harry Kallies lot]
(d. 25 Mar. 1939/age 65 yrs. 3 mo. 21 da./St. John's United Church of Christ)
********
(The following is his daughter's marriage writeup)
KALLIES-GLAESER
Miss Helen Kallies, daughter of G. Harry Kallies, and Herman Glaeser, well known 
and popular South Side young people, were united in marriage at 4:30 o'clock this 
afternoon at the German Lutheran Evangelical parsonage, the Rev. Karl Machmiller 
officiating at the wedding ceremony. Adeline Kallies, sister of the bride and 
Arnold Glaeser, brother of the groom, were the attending couple. A 6 o'clock 
wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride, 813 Franklin street to members 
of the immediate family and a few intimate friends. The bridal pair will take a 
fortnight's trip to points in Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin and upon their 
return will make their home at 813 Franklin street. Both young people are graduates 
of the Manitowoc high school. The groom is employed as a linotype operator.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 21, 1921 P. 8


GEORGE KALTCHEK

GEO. KALCHIK (sic) DIES TUESDAY
Kossuth Native Will Be Buried On Friday Morning
George Kalchik, 60, died Tuesday morning in the city after an illness 
of 15 years. Funeral services will be held at the Holy Innocents church 
at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Interment will 
be in Evergreen cemetery. The body lies in state at the Shimek and 
Schwartz funeral home.
The deceased was born in Kossuth, this county, on January 27, 1875. He 
is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Hynek of Milladore and Mrs. 
Frank Hlavachek of Reedsville, He never married.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 22, 1935 P.2
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[bur. 05-24-1935/age 60 yrs./cause: capillary bronchitis]


CAROLINE KAMARS

Karoline Kornars
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Karoline Kornars
Color/Sex: W F
Age: 67
Occupation: H wife
Birthplace: Germany
Spouse: John Komars
Death Date	6 Nov 1894
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Heart disease and gen. debility
Burial place: Eve
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Caroline Kamars/bur 11-06-1894/age 68 yrs/cause: heart disease]


ANNA KAMINSKI

Mrs. Anna Kaminski, 73, of 727 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Kaminski, nee Anna Orchekowski, was born Dec. 1, 1901, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late John and Gertrude Orchekowski. She was married to John W. 
Kaminski at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Feb. 24, 1967. She was a member 
of Christian Mothers Altar Society and Adoration Society of St. Paul Parish.
Survivors include a son, Frank J. of Manitowoc, three daughters, Mrs. Joseph 
(Helen) Hanzlik, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Vincent (Irene) Testa, of Yonkers, N.Y., 
and Mrs. Gabe (Evelyn) Vitalone, of Wayne, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Marie Block, 
of Manitowoc and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 9 o’clock this Tuesday evening, 
where a wake memorial prayer service will be at 7:30 o’clock by Christian Mothers 
Altar Society, Adoration Society and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, February 11, 1975  P. 10 
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[d. 02-10-1975/age 73 yrs./widow of John W. Kaminski]
(b. Nov. 30, 1901/d. Feb. 1975/SSDI)


BABY KAMINSKI

Kaminski
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Kaminski
Death Date	16 Jul 1935
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Baby Kaminski/bur 07-17-1935/
cause: premature seven month/father John Kaminski]


DANIEL L. KAMINSKI

Daniel L. Kaminski, 57, of 1429 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday morning of a coronary in New Berlin, Wis. Funeral services will be 
11 a.m. Saturday in Schneider-Purath Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. David 
Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Military graveside rites will be accorded by Amvets Post 99.
Mr. Kaminski was born Aug. 12, 1920 in Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and 
Marcella Deria Kaminski. He was educated in Manitowoc area schools. He was a 
truck driver for Manitowoc Engineering Company, Manitowoc. He served in the 
U.S. Army in World War II as a tank driver in the 137th Armoured Division in 
France and Germany. He married Gladys Hermann June 28, 1941. Mr. Kaminski was 
a member of Wesley United Methodist church, Manitowoc and a member of Amvets 
Post 99.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys; two sons, Wayne of Green Bay and Ronal of 
Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. James (Sharon) Clark of Manitowoc and Miss Carol 
Kaminski of Springfield, Oregon; five brothers, Anton, Michael, Florian, Ernie 
and Leonard of Manitowoc; two sisters, Adeline Kaminski of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
John (Emily) Befort of Kaukauna and six grandchildren.
Friends may call in Schneider-Purath Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 
where the Amvets will meet as a group at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, June 29, 1978 - page 3
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[d. at New Berlin, WI/wife Mrs. Gladys F. Kaminski]


DOROTHY KAMINSKI

Mrs. Dorothy C. Kaminski, 64, of 504 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kaminski, nee Dorothy Chapman, was born Jan. 7, 1908, at Muskegon, 
Mich., daughter of the late Dr. V.A. Chapman, F.A.C.S., and Majorie Smith 
Chapman. She attended elementary schools in Milwaukee. She attended 
Milwaukee Downers College where she received her bachelor of Arts Degree in 
1931. She also attended Brenau College, Gainesville, Ga. She was married to 
Jerome T. Kaminski July 6, 1935, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Wauwatosa. The 
couple resided in Milwaukee until May of 1939, coming to Manitowoc.
She was a member of the American Red Cross, Bundles for Britain, co-chairman 
of Memorial Hospital Country Farm Festival, American Association of Women, 
and Alpha XI Delta National Sorority.
Survivors include her hsuband; a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.) a 
brother, Denman S., retired colonel, the United States Army of LaMesa, Calif.; 
a sister, Mrs. Muriel Chapman O'Neil, of Manitowoc, two grandchildren and 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will 
remain closed. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 29, 1972
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[d. 02-28-1972/age 64 yrs./wife of Jerome T. Kaminski]


FLORIAN W. KAMINSKI

Florian (Toby) Kaminski, age 81, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, died Tuesday, February 24, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 27, 1998, 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 the Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
He was born August 8, 1916, in Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and Marcella 
Derla Kaminski Sr. On September 24, 1949, he married the former Margaret A. 
Metzger in Manitowoc. Toby was employed as a meat cutter in the Manitowoc area 
for many years until his retirement in 171. He was also a 27 year member of the 
Musicians Local #195, playing for many local bands. 
Survivors include his wife, Margaret, Manitowoc; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, 
Beverly and Joe Felhofer, Sturgeon Bay; one brother, Leonard Kaminski, Manitowoc; 
two grandsons, Joey John and Keith Felhofer; one great-grandson, Joshua; a special 
nephew, Ed Waniger, Jr., Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by five brothers, five sisters 
and a granddaughter, Terra Ann Felhofer. 
Friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time 
of service at 10 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 25, 1998  P. 2


FRANK KAMINSKI    (d. 2009)

Frank J. Kaminski, age 76, formerly of 727 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died late 
Thursday evening, Aug. 13, 2009, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
He was born July 28, 1933, in Manitowoc, son of the late John W. and Ann 
(Orchekowski) Kaminski. Frank was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, 
class of 1951. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1951 to 
1955. Frank was employed with Lapcor Plastics in the quality control department 
for 30 years, retiring in 1998.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was also preceded in death by a brother: Walter Kaminski; a sister and brother-
in-law: Helen and Joe Hanzlik; and a brother-in-law: Vincent Testa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster. Cremation has occurred and Frank will be laid 
to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded 
by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo Blvd., 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 2009


FRANK W. KAMINSKI

Frank W. Kaminski, 82, of 3422 Custer St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, 
June 10, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. James J. Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kaminski was born March 8, 1901, at Menominee, Mich., son of the late Henry 
and Mary Kaminski. He married Grace E. Blake Sept. 23, 1939, at Marinette. In 1942 
they moved to Manitowoc to reside. He was employed with the former Manitowoc 
Specialty Company for many years, retiring in 1979.
Survivors include his wife, Grace, a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Richard 
Kunz of Manitowoc; two brothers, Joseph and Walter Kaminski and two sisters, Mrs. 
Florence Peterson and Mrs. Leroy (Bernice) Kadlec of Michigan and nieces and 
nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening 
and from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. A prayer service will be at 
7:30 o'clock this evening led by Father Stamborski.
Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 1983 P. 3


GLADYS FLORENCE (HERMANN) KAMINSKI    (d. 2005)

Gladys F. Kaminski, age 86, of 1429 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, 
Oct. 9, 2005, peacefully at her residence, with her family by her side. 
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home with the Rev. Dr. Matthew Sauer officiating. Burial will follow at the 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Gladys was born June 10, 1919, in Manitowoc; daughter of the late Victor and Verona 
Ruether Hermann. Gladys has been employed for 20 years at the City Dairy, retiring 
in 1980 as the store manager. She then operated a private day care at her residence 
for 19 years. On June 28, 1941, she married Daniel L Kaminski in Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death 37 years later on June 28, 1978. 
She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law: Wayne Kaminski, Manitowoc; 
Ronal and Christine "Sally" Kaminski, Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law: 
Sharon and James Clark, Manitowoc; Carol Kaminski and her significant other Sherry 
Watson, Eugene, Ore.; six grandchildren: Jesse Clark; Amy (Doug) Stock; Sara (David) 
Koehler; Chris (Kelli) Kaminski; Timm (Alyn) Kaminski; Rhonda (Mark) Zahn; 13 great-
grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Marion Hermann, Green Bay; Ella Schroeder, 
Manitowoc; special niece: Ruth Buretta, Manitowoc; along with other nieces, nephews, 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel L. Kaminski 
in 1978. 
Friends may call the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 628 North 
Water Street, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and also on Thursday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of service at 10 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials as a memorial fund is being 
established in her name. 
Mom's motto was: "Do your good better best. Never let it rest till your good is 
better and your better best. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Herald Times Reporter, October 2005


GRACE E. KAMINSKI

Grace E. Kaminski, age 90, a resident of St. Marys Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
February 24, 2001 at the home.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka.
She was born April 20, 1910, in Escanaba, Michigan, daughter of the late Guy and 
Evelyn Blake. On September 23, 1939 she married Frank W. Kaminski in Marinette, 
Wisconsin, he preceded her in death on June 10, 1983. Grace was a seamstress for 
many years and was employed at the Mirro Company until her retirement.
Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Kunz, Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs. Lucille Coopman, 
Kansas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded 
in death by two brothers, Clarence Blake and Earl Blake.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 26, 2001 P. A6


IRMA I. KAMINSKI

Irma I. Kaminski, 82, formerly of 1433 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning, January 5, 1991, at Americana Health Care Center, East Green Bay, 
Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born January 3, 1909, at Newton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Alex 
and Ella Heubner Duveneck. She married John J. Kaminski on November 25, 1938, 
at Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death March 28, 1971.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John R. and Linda J. Kaminski of 
Green Bay; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Alfred and Carolyn Duveneck, 
Carl Duveneck and Elroy and Marion Duveneck, all of Manitowoc; two sisters and 
a brother-in-law, Minna Schleis of Green Bay, Leona and Donald E. Thiele of 
Manitowoc; three grandchildren, John J., Debra L., Jennifer L.; two great 
grandchildren, Brittany A. and Zakery J., nieces, nephews and other relatives 
and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frieda.
Friends may call at the church Tuesday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of 
services. There will be no Monday evening visitation at the funeral home. In 
lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. A special thank you to The Americana Health Care Center East 
Staff of Green Bay for their comfort and care. Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting 
the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 7, 1991
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[d. at Green Bay WI/widow of John Kaminski]


JACQUELINE C. KAMINSKI

Mrs. Oran (Jacqueline) Kaminski, 46, of 1923 Two Creeks Road, Mishicot, died 
Sunday evening, January 4, 1987 at the family residence. Funeral services will 
be 9:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kaminski nee Jacqueline Cecile Sheck, was born October 2, 1940 at Sheboygan, 
daughter of Martin Sheck and the late Lucille Kasten Young Sheck. She moved to 
Manitowoc as a child with her parents attending Manitowoc Schools and also 
resided at Two Rivers and at their present address the past 14 years. She was 
married to Oran Glen Kaminski at St. Matthew Catholic Church at Allouez, Wisconsin, 
August 15, 1959. Mrs. Kaminski served as General Manager of Globe Laundry and prior 
to her recent illness was a Personnel Supervisor for Leicht Transportation Company 
of Green Bay.
Survivors include her husband, Oran G., a son, Jeffrey at the University of 
Illinois Chicago; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Paul Denzer of Cuyahoga 
Falls, Ohio and Cherie and Steven Campion of Tisch Mills, Wisconsin, her father and 
stepmother, Martin and Betty Sheck of Keystone Heights, Florida; her father-in-law 
and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kaminski of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Gres (Jan) Pannheimer and Ms. Kathy Berge, both of Seattle and two grandsons, Derik 
and Joshua.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, where 
a prayer service will be 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Jan. 5, 1987 page 14
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[wife of Oran G. Kaminski/bur. on Leonard Kaminski lot]


JEROME T. KAMINSKI

Jerome T. Kaminski, 76, of 514 Mark Lane, Downers Grove, Ill., formerly of 504 
S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday evening, June 4, at his 
son's residence in Downers Grove.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Parkside Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Philip Hoffman and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc .
Mr. Kaminski was born June 9, 1904, at Watertown, Wis., son of the late Frank 
and Veronica Belinski Kaminski. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the 
Navy as lieutenant commander. He married Dorothy Chapman July 6, 1935, at St. 
Jude Catholic Church, Wauwatosa, Wis. She preceded him in death Feb. 28, 1972. 
Mr. Kaminski resided in Milwaukee until 1939 when he moved to Manitowoc. For 
many years he was employed as sales engineer at Manitowoc Engineering Company, 
retiring in 1970. He was past post commander and member of V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 
No. 659, Order of Eagles Aerie No. 706, and past member of St. Paul Catholic 
Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Mary Kaminski of Downers 
Grove; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Irene Kaminski of Milwaukee, 
and Emil and Evie Kaminski of Middleton, Wis.; a sister, Joan Niemi of Milwaukee; 
three grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where a 
prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by Deacon William Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, June 6, 1981  P. 3
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[d. at Downers Grove, IL]


JOHN J. KAMINSKI    (d. 1971)

John J. Kaminski, 64, of 1608 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening 
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. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kaminski was born August 29, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and 
Catherine Ziarnik Kaminski. He resided at Manitowoc all his life. He married 
Irma Duveneck Nov. 25, 1938. He had been employed as manager of the meat 
department at Piggly Wiggly supermarket, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); two brothers, 
Alfred and Theodore of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Francis Rugowski, Mrs. 
Kenneth Surfus, Miss Stella, Mrs. August Riederer and Mrs. Leonard Rappel of 
Manitowoc and a grandson (Suvivor omitted for privacy.) Three brothers and three 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 22, 1971


JOHN W. KAMINSKI   (d. 1967)

John W. Kaminski, 70 of 727 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening at home following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The
Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military rites will be conducted 
byOtto Oas Post No. 659, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Kaminski was born Dec. 9, 1896, at Hibbing, Minn. He served 
withthe United States Army during World War I. After completing 
his military duty he came to Manitowoc and worked at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Co. until 1940.
He married the former Anna Orchekowski June 10, 1923, at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Kaminski was employed by
the Board of Education as a custodian at Woodrow Wilson Junior 
High School, Manitowoc, for 14 years.
Mr. Kaminski retired in 1962. He was a member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife; a son (private); three daughters 
(private); a sister, Mrs. Mary Drayna, of California; and eight
granchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where 
the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 25, 1967  p.7
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[d. 02-24-1967/age 70 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Anna Kaminski lot]
(09 Dec 1895/Feb 1967/SSDI)
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John Kaminski, who served in the 337th Infantry of the 85th Division, 
returned to his home at Mishicot today with his honorable discharge. 
Private Kaminski spent eight months overseas and two months of that 
time he was located in England. He was not given an opportunity to 
see actual battle service.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 01, 1919 Page 3


LEONARD HAROLD KAMINSKI

Leonard (Lenny) H. Kaminski, age 84, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care 
Center, died peacefully Monday morning, Sept. 27, 2004, at the center. 
He was born Aug. 12, 1920, in Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and Marcella 
(Derla) Kaminski Sr. Leonard attended technical school for auto mechanics. He 
began his career working for various trucking companies including Consolidated 
Freightways and George Clark Transit. He was also employed at Aluminum Specialty 
Co. Leonard was employed as a heavy-duty mechanic for the city of Manitowoc from 
1962 until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, 
a 50 year member of Eagles Aeries #706 serving as a trustee for many years and 
a retired member of the Teamsters Local Union #75. 
Survivors include a son: Oran Kaminski, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-
law: Joanne and Dick Reynolds, Manitowoc; Karen and Jerry Belinske, Green Bay; 
and Kay Frances and Jim Birringer, Newton. He is further survived by Ella 
Schroeder, Manitowoc; along with nine grandchildren: Debbie (John) Gibardt, Cherie 
(Steve) Campion, Jeff (Roe) Kaminski, Brenda (Paul) Peltier, Terry Reynolds, Mark 
(Carmen) Belinske, Kevin (Trisha) Belinske, Brian and Jason Birringer; and six 
great-grandchildren: Derek and Monica Denzer, Josh Campion, Terra Reynolds, Jacob 
Peltier and Zackary Birringer. Also surviving is a special nephew: Sonny Waniger; 
along with other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death 
by six brothers: Alois, Daniel, Michael Jr., Anton, Ignatius, Florian; and five 
sisters: Anna, Adeline, Francis, Emily and Josephine. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
from 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, until the time of Mass of 11 a.m. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Special love and care was given to his grandpa from his grandson, Terry (Bosco) 
Reynolds. The Kaminski family would also like to express a very special thank 
you to the entire staff of the Sunshine Cove Unit at the Manitowoc County Health 
Care Center for their special care and concern shown to Lenny and his family.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004


MARGARET A. KAMINSKI

Margaret A. Kaminski, age 93, a resident at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, died 
on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at the home.
She was born on Feb. 14, 1917, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and 
Mary (Gleixner) Metzger Sr. On Sept. 24, 1949, she married Florian (Toby) 
Kaminski in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1998. Margaret was 
a good cook and enjoyed her grandchildren and reading.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Margaret was also preceded in death by a granddaughter: Terre Ann Felhofer; two 
brothers: William, Jr. and Paul Metzger.  
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 .a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at St. 
Mary’s Home Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at St. 
Mary’s Home Chapel, Manitowoc from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 
a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc was assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at St. Mary’s 
Home, Manitowoc. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 4, 2011


OLAF W. KAMINSKY

Olaf W. Kaminsky, 80, of 9256 Townline Rd., Ephraim, Wis., formerly of Manitowoc, 
died Sunday evening, August 7, at home.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate and burial 
will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kaminsky was born June 2, 1903, at Ann Arbor, Mich., son of the late August 
and Caroline Kaminsky. He grew up and was educated at Ann Arbor, moving to 
Manitowoc in 1928. In 1975, he moved to Ephraim, Wis. Mr. Kaminsky was employed 
as an accountant and was a former member of the Elks Club. He married Viola Tank 
April 4, 1926, at Menominee, Mich. She preceded him in death June 19, 1971. He 
then married Alberta Seiler, Jan. 11, 1975, at Ephraim.
Survivors include his wife, Alberta of Ephraim; a son and daughter-in-law, Ward 
Keith and Betty Kaminsky of St. Louis, Mo.; a brother, Otto Kaminsky of Two Rivers; 
a sister, Mrs. Charles (Martha) Ruehmer of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Leone 
Ambler of Manitowoc and four grandchildren, Mark, Diane, Nancy and Mary Jane 
Kaminsky. He was preceded in death by three brothers.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
12 noon Wednesday until the time of services.
Herald Times Reprter, August 9, 1983  P. 3
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[d. at Sister Bay, WI]


VIOLA A. KAMINSKY

Mrs. Olaf W. Kaminsky, 64, of 731 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kaminsky, nee Viola Tank, was born Dec. 24, 1906, at Oshkosh, daughter 
of the late Edward Tank and Mrs. Augusta Kitzman Jacklin Tank. She was married 
to Olaf Kaminsky April 4, 1926, at Menomonee, Mich. The couple located in Two 
Rivers until 1928, coming to Manitowoc. Mrs. Kaminsky was a former member of 
the Homemakers Club of Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, a son, her mother, Mrs. Augusta Jacklin, of 
Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Leone Amber, of Manitowoc and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 21, 1971
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[d. 06-19-1971/age 64 yrs./wife of Olaf W. Kaminsky]
(24 Dec 1906/Jun 1971/SSDI)


JOSEPH A. KAMM

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Kamm died yesterday of 
diptheria. The funeral was held this morning at 11 o'clock 
from the residence of C. Rathsack, on North Main street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 4, 1899 P.1
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[cause: scarlet fever bur. on the Charles Rathsack lot]


SOPHIA KAMS

Name: Kams, Sophia Henriette
D.: 5/2/1875
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 75 Yrs. 8 Mo. 23 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtw. City
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.184
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She is listed as Mrs. Julius Tech, Sr. on this lot, here is 
why the mixup:
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[This lot was paid in full May 21, 1875 and is listed in the 
name of Julius Tech.  Also, buried on the lot are Ludwig & 
Caroline Tech.  Ludwig had 2 children: Julius Tech (likely 
lot owner) and William Tech.  Julius would have been about 
32 years old when the lot was purchased.  The burial on 
5/6/1875 is listed as Old Mrs. Tach on lot 3, blok 119, $2.50. 
I’m thinking they probably didn’t know Julius’ grandmother’s 
name and assumed her name was Tech, then somewhere along the 
line the name incorrectly became Mrs. Julius Tech Sr. in our 
records.  I found this census record, which shows the family 
connection:]

1860 FEDERAL CENSUS:
273 31 2173 2132 Ludwig Teck 40 M Farm Laborer -- -- Prussia 
273 32 2173 2132 Caroline Teck 37 F -- -- -- Prussia {Mother}
273 33 2173 2132 Julius Teck 16 M Farm Laborer -- -- Prussia {Son}
273 34 2173 2132 William Teck 10 M -- -- -- Prussia 
273 35 2173 2132 William Kemps 69 M -- -- -- Prussia [FRIEDRICH] {Grandfather}
273 36 2173 2132 Henrietta Kemps 67 F -- -- -- Prussia 
    [SOPHIA HENRIETTE – FROM DEATH RECORD]{Grandmother}
273 37 2173 2132 Ludwig Kemps 23 M Farm Laborer -- -- Prussia"

AND

1870 FEDERAL CENSUS:
10 11 70 77 Lewis Pech 50 M Laborer 300 250 Prussia 
10 12 70 77 Caroline Pech 45 F Keeps house -- -- Prussia 
10 13 70 77 Julius Pech 21 M Laborer -- -- Prussia 
10 14 70 77 William Pech 17 M Laborer -- -- Prussia 
10 15 70 78 Fred Kemps 80 M -- -- -- Prussia 
10 16 70 78 Henrietta Kemps 60 F Keeps house -- -- Prussia"

Here is the death record:

1875 May 02 
 KAMES 
 Sophia H. 
 v.1 p.184