JOHN F. KOMOROSKY

John F. Komorosky, 73, of 837 Jackson St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Komorosky was born Nov. 18, 1903, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and 
Lillian Ponklingkosky Komorosky. He attended Manitowoc area schools. Mr. Komosky 
was a salesman for Superior Supply Co. until retiring at age 62. He married 
Murley Krueger at Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death Feb. 1, 1974. He was 
a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens and Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Janice Schaefer and Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) 
Huchthausen, of Manitowoc and Mr. Ronald (Joan) Lehman, of Neenah; two brothers, 
Alois and Joseph, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Emil (Connie) Cisler, of 
Manitowoc and Mr. Helen Weigan, of Sheboygan; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lorraine 
Komorosky and six grandchildren. A son, Lewis, two brothers and a sister preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Friday and at the church from noon until the time of service Saturday.
Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 1977  P. 3


JOSEPH F. KOMOROSKY

Joseph Frank Komorosky, 83, of 1219 S. 32nd Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning, April 5, 1989 at his residence. Funeral services will be 11:30 am 
Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral home and 12 noon at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald 
Prusakowski O.F.M. with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Komorosky was born March 19, 1906, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late 
Frank and Lillian Poklinkoski Komoroski. He married the former Rose F. Wisnieski 
on April 22, 1929 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death August 24, 
1983. Mr. Komorosky was employed for 47 years as an overhead crane operator with 
Manitowoc Engineering Company, retiring in 1971. He was a member of Machinists 
Union Local 516 and St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Clarence and Gloria Komorosky 
of Appleton, Richard Komorosky of Michigan; a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy 
and William Freund of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Alois and Irene 
Komoroski of Manitowoc; a sister, Helen Wiegand of Sheboygan; eight grandchildren, 
Vickie, Ronald, Lynn, Todd, Jeffrey, Kathy, Chris and Richard; great grandchildren; 
nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death 
by two brothers, two sisters and a grandson.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday. Prayer service will 
be held at 7 pm by Father Jerry.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Apr. 6, 1989 page B8
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[d. 04-05-1989/age 83 yrs./widower of Rose F. Komorosky]


LEWIS J. KOMOROSKY

Lewis J. Komorosky, 37, of 1617 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died from accidental 
drowning Tuesday in Lake Michigan at North Side Pier, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, with graveside military rites by the American Legion.
Mr. Komorosky was born Oct. 12, 1932, at Wayside, son of John and Murley Krueger 
Komorosky. He moved to Manitowoc as a child and attended Manitowoc grade schools 
and Lincoln High School. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving both in 
the U.S. Air Force and Army. He married Lorraine Pakanich Grenier Jan. 30, 1960, 
at Manitowoc. Mr. Komorosky had been empolyed for the past five years by the 
Manitowoc Street Dept. and was a member of the Teamsters Local 619, American Legion 
Post 88 and the Seagulls.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, two step-sons, his parents, three sisters 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); maternal grandfather, August Krueger, of Whitelaw; 
a granddaughter and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Thursday afternoon until 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1970
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[d. 06-09-1970/age 37 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Lorraine M. Komorosky lot-his wife]
(12 Oct 1932/Jun 1970/SSDI)


MURLEY KOMOROSKY

Mrs. John (Murley) Komorosky, 64, of 837 Jackson St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Komorosky, nee Murley Krueger, was born Feb. 4, 1909, at Wayside, daughter 
of August Krueger and the late Mrs. Berta Krueger. She was educated at Wayside 
and was married to John Komorosky July 12, 1932, at Manitowoc. She had been 
employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. of Manitowoc for 24 years, retiring in 1971. She 
was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Manitowoc Senior 
Citizens.
Survivors include her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Huchthausen 
and Mrs. Janice Schaefer, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ronald (Joan) Lehman, of Neenah; 
a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lorraine Komorosky, of Manitowoc; her father, August 
Krueger; brother, Nelson, of Wayside and six grandchildren. A son, Louis, and a 
brother, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. 
Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, February 1, 1974  P. 1
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[d. 02-01-1974/age 64 yrs./wife of John F. Komorosky]
(04 Feb 1909/Jan 1974/SSDI)


ROSE F. KOMOROSKY

Mrs. Joseph (Rose) Komorosky, 73, of 1219 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
Aug. 24, at Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at 
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Komorosky, nee Rose Wisnieski, was born Sept. 25, 1909, at Grand Rapids, Mich., 
daughter of the late Frank and Mary Helminiak Wisnieski. She married Joseph F. 
Komorosky April 22, 1929, at Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Clarence 
and Gloria Komorosky of Appleton, Wis., and Richard Komorosky of Michigan; a 
daughter and a son-in-law, Dorothy and William Freund of Manitowoc; two brothers, 
Joseph Wisnieski and Thomas Wisnieski of Superior, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Andrew 
(Francis) Dancy of Chicago; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by a grandson.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday 
afternoon where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, August 25, 1983  P. 3
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[wife of Joseph F. Komorosky]
(Rose Komorowski on SSDI)


ARTHUR J. KOMOROWSKI

Arthur J. Komorowski, age 71, of 739 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died peacefully 
surrounded by his loving family on Monday afternoon, Oct. 1, 2007, at his 
residence. 
He was born on Nov. 13, 1935, in Two Rivers, son of the late Leo and Martha 
(Brefczynski) Komorowski. Art attended high school in Two Rivers and then 
served for nine years with the National Guard. On June 9, 1956, he married the 
former Roberta Kasbohm in Manitowoc. Art was employed with Fisher Hamilton, Two 
Rivers, for more than 40 years until his retirement in 1998. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Vetania Komorowski; a sister: Mary 
Kellner; and also by many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & 
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday (TONIGHT), Oct. 3, 
2007, where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon William Klein. 
Friends may also call on Thursday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 
Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. 
Dad enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and playing his push 
button accordion for them and at area nursing homes. He had an awesome sense of 
humor and loved gardening, rummage sales, story telling, woodworking, the Green 
Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, the Milwaukee Brewers, his black lab, Kessler, and 
especially deer hunting with his son, John. 
We love you, Dad, with all our hearts. Chicken will taste good on Sunday. 
Go Pack! You know!! 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 3, 2007 


ROBERTA A. KOMOROWSKI

Roberta (Mert) Komorowski, age 77, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, died Monday 
morning, March 4, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, surrounded 
by her children.
She was born on September 5, 1935 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William 
Kasbohm and Agnes (James) Hoffman. 
Mert started her education at Sacred Heart, went to Wilson Jr. High and attended 
Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On June 9, 1956 she married Arthur Komorowski in 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2007. 
As her children were growing up, Mom enjoyed staying home taking care of her 
family. There was always breakfast on the table in the morning, lunch was always 
waiting for us, and always family dinners to share our day together. Mom was 
always involved in all our school activities, from schoolwork, to school concerts, 
to meets, parades and colorguard competitions. She helped make uniforms, did bake 
sales, chaperoning for St. Pauls drill team which later became Clipper City 
Shipmates. Mom did various jobs in the early years from babysitting nieces, nephews, 
family friends and neighbors. She groomed show dogs and painted homes. From the 
lowest point in the basement to the highest point of an outside house. Nothing was 
to big or small for her. She finally went outside to work at Aitken-Reed. Mom 
enjoyed her co-workers and had lots of fun. Her husband Art and sister-in-law Carol 
played polka music and mom was ready to help out with her voice. Her and Carol would 
harmonize to songs like "In Heaven there is no beer", "Just Because" and yes she 
finally got her bathing suit wet to name a few.
Mom and Dad also took over the dance floor for a mean jitter-bug. Mom enjoyed 
traveling, gambling, Green Bay Packers, bowling Thursday nite ladies, and Saturday 
nite couples at 3 T's Lanes. Mom enjoyed being with family and friends until her 
illness made it more difficult. We will always treasure our memories of good times 
and fun times we shared together. Thank you for always being there. Your door was 
always open. We will miss you and love you always. Hope you and dad are dancing, 
singing and having the best time.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law: Leo and Martha 
Komorowski; a granddaughter: Vetania Komorowski; three sisters: Marilyn Lutz Obester, 
Rita Pattison, Doris Fiecko; two brothers: Bill & Frannie (Boo Boo) Kasbohm; brothers-
in-law and sisters-in-law.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Dave Pleier with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013. Friends may also call Friday 
morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 
a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Shady Lane 
for their care and compassion shown towards Mert and her family. Also, to her special 
friend, Krissy, for always being there.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on March 5, 2013 


ALEX KOMORNECKE

Alois Konornecke(sic), 63 of 605 York St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services for 
Mr. Konornecke will be at 8:30 am Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and at 9 am at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc, the Rev. D.L. 
Krembs officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Sept. 8, 1960 page 14


ANNA KONECNY

Mrs. Anna Konecny, 81, a former Manitowoc resident, died Friday evening at 
Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will offiicate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Konecny, nee Anna Tauber, was born Sept. 15, 1892(sic), in Czechoslovakia. 
She came to the United States at the age of 18 and resided in Chicago. She was 
married to Peter Konecny in 1919 at Manitowoc and the couple resided here all 
their lives. Her husband preceded her in death in 1395.
Survivors include two sons, Frank, of Manitowoc and Joseph, of Milwaukee, a 
daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Mary) Matheys, of Two Rivers, a sister in Czechoslovakia 
and nine grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, January 26, 1974 P. 10 
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[d. 01-25-1974/age 81 yrs.]


FRANK KONECNY    (d. 1976)

Frank Konecny, 81, formerly of 412A N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Konecny was born Aug. 20, 1895, in Czechoslovakia, son of the late John and 
Veronica Konecny. He immigrated to the United States in 1913 to Milwaukee and 
moved to Manitowoc in 1917. He was a welder and foreman at Manitowoc Shipbuilding 
Inc., retiring in 1961. He married Lillian Wacek Aug. 22, 1917. She preceded him 
in death in 1946. He married Mayme Iverson in 1969. She preceded him in death in 
1974.
Mr. Konecny was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, WBFO No. 115, 
Manitowoc Masonic Lodge NO. 65, F & AM, Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Manitowoc Council 
No. 18, Manitowoc Commandery No. 45 and Scottish Rite. He was also a 32nd Degree 
Mason and a member of Manitowoc-Two Rivers Shrine Club.
Survivors include two sons, Ed and Louis, of Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph, of 
Maribel; a sister, Mrs. James (Mary) Hejnal, of Milwaukee, three grandsons, two 
granddaughters and five great grandsons. A son, John, and a brother, Peter preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday 
until the time of service. Masonic memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the 
funeral home. Memorials may be made to Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children.
Herald Times Reporter, June 4, 1976  P. 14


FRANK KONECNY    (d. 2006)

Frank Konecny, age 81, of 1212 South 35th Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal 
rest late Friday evening, October 6, 2006, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two 
Rivers, after a courageous battle with cancer. 
Private funeral services for the family will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2006, 
at Grave Ev. Lutheran Church, 2426 North Rapids Road, Manitowoc. Officiating will 
be Rev. Thomas Pankow with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Frank was born on Nov. 22, 1924, in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Peter 
and Anna Tauber Konecny. He attended schools in Manitowoc and was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School with the class of 1943. He entered the United States Navy and 
served aboard the submarine USS Ottis which was stationed in New Guinea during 
World War II. He married Marjorie Wood in May 1947. She preceded him in death in 
November 1993. He then later married Elaine Schroeder in May 1995. Frank was 
employed at Dow Canvas/Dowco for 50 years retiring in November 1995. Frank was a 
member of Grave Ev. Lutheran Church and a life member of the Manitowoc Yacht 
Club. 
He is survived by his wife: Elaine; two sons and daughters-in-law: Peter and Jody 
Konecny, Shorewood, Wis.; Michael and Nancy Konecny, Green Bay, Wis.; one daughter 
and son-in-law: Sandra and Fred Matchopatow, Two Rivers, Wis.; five grandchildren: 
Christopher (JC) Konecny, Charlotte, No. Carolina; Lisa (Jason) Yeomans, Atlanta, 
Georgia; Kathryn Konecny, Denver, Colorado; Jackson and Jenna Konecny, Green Bay, 
Wis.; one sister: Mary Matheys, Two Rivers, Wis.; two step children: Leigh (Marie) 
Schroeder, Manitowoc, Wis.; James (Dana) Schroeder, Eau Claire, Wis.; eight step 
grandchildren: Jeff Schroeder, Idaho; Brian (Kay) Schroeder, Two Rivers, Wis.; 
Mike (Lori) Schroeder, Manitowoc, Wis.; Robert, Erika, Alex, Mila and Luke Schroeder, 
Eau Claire; three step great grandchildren: Mikaelyn and Benjamin Schroeder, Two 
Rivers, Wis.; Emma Schroeder, Manitowoc, Wis.; nieces, nephews along with other 
relatives and friends surviving. Frank was preceded in death by his parents: Peter 
and Anna Konecny; his first wife: the former Marjorie Wood; two brothers: William 
and Joseph Konecny; three infant siblings. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday, 
Oct. 10, 2006, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation 
Center, North 11th and St. Clair St., is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October, 2006


JOHN F. KONECNY

John F. Konecny, 45, of 1414 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at 
Clewiston, Fla., of a heart attack while at work for Manitowoc Engineering Co.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. T. F. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Konecny was born Feb. 26, 1920, at Manitowoc, son of Frank and the late 
Lillie Wacek Konecny. He married Gladys Jentsch March 11, 1944, at Manitowoc. 
A World War II veteran, he had been a technician fourth class in Co. G, 142nd 
Infantry Regiment, 36th Division. He entered service Aug. 29, 1944, and was 
discharged July 10, 1946. He was a member of Machinist Local 514, Royal Neighbors 
and ZCBJ Lodge. 
Surviving are the wife, two sons, James and John, the father and two brothers, 
Edward and Louis, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Ninth Street 
entrance, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 12, 1965  P. 5
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[d. 11-11-1965 at Clewiston FL/age 45 yrs./bur. on Antoninette Nemetz lot]


LILLIAN KONECNY

Mrs. Frank Konecny, 51, of 1842 Rankin street, died yesterday afternoon, following 
a lingering illness.
Born Lillian Wacek in this city in 1895, she was married to Frank Konecny in 1917. 
She was a member of the Royal Neighbors.
Survivors are the husband, three sons, Edward and Louis of this city, Tech. 4/c John, 
with the armed forces in Austria; brother, Edward of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. 
Joseph Lodl and Mr. John Kliment of this city; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wacek of 
this city; and a grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, the Rev. Yaroslav Vraney officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1946  P. 2
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[d. 05-31-1946/age 51 yrs./wife of Frank Konecny]


LYDIA KONECNY

Mrs. Frank Konecny, 64, of 1842 Rankin St., Manitowoc, died Monday at her home 
of a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Jack Luidens will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Konecny, nee Lydia Prohaska, was born May 23, 1895, at Milwaukee, daughter 
of the late John and Anna Kolar Prohaska. She was married to Frank Konecny 
June 6, 1947, at Manitowoc. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church 
and the Order of the Eastern Star No. 196.
Survivors include her husband; three stepsons, Edward, John and Louis of Manitowoc; 
a brother, Charles of Milwaukee; two sisters and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Eastern Star 
Service will be at 7 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 7, 1959  P. 13
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[d. 07-06-1959/age 64 yrs./wife of Frank Konecny]


MARJORIE KONECNY

Mrs. Marjorie Konecny, age 68, of 1212 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning, November 4, 1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, from the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Richard C. Miller officiating, with cremation having taken 
place and burial in the Forest View (sic) Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born June 15, 1925, in Madison, Wis., daughter of the late Norman B. 
and Mae Chill Wood. She attended Schools (sic) in Two Rivers and graduated from 
the Washington High School in 1943 and then attended the University of Wisconsin 
at Madison. She married Frank Konecny on May 31, 1947, in Two Rivers. She was 
formerly employed at the Manitowoc Herald Times and later was an account 
executive for an advertising agency. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, the Historical Society, and a member of the Manitowoc Maritime Museum.
She is survived by her husband, Frank, Manitowoc; two sons and daughter-in-laws, 
Peter and Jody Konecny, Albany, Ga., Michael and Nancy Konecny, Green Bay, Wis.; 
a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Fred Matchopatow, Two Rivers; two brothers 
and sisters-in-law, Franklin and Bea Wood, Arlington, Va., Norman B. and Joanne 
Wood, Delafield, Wis.; two sisters and brother-in-laws, Virginia and Phil Gaddis, 
Washington D.C., Katherine and John Taylor, St. Paul, Minn.; four grandchildren, 
Christopher, Lisa, and Katheryn Konecny, Albany, Ga., Jackson Konecny, Green Bay. 
Other relatives and friends survive.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. 
until the time of services at the church on Saturday. A memorial fund has been 
established in her name. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1993 P. A2
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[cremains]


PETER KONECNY

STROKE FATAL TO P. KONECNY
Shipyard Worker Dies Early Today at His Home Here
Peter Konecny, 42, shipyard worker, died early today at the home, 1031 North 
18th street. He had been ill for two months and recently suffered a stroke.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1893 and came to this country at the age 
of 19, locating in Milwaukee. He moved to Manitowoc 18 years ago and was 
employed for years as a welder at the shipyards. In 1919 he married Miss Anna T
auher.
Widow Survives
Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mary; three sons, Joseph, Frank and William, 
all of this city; mother, Mrs. Frank Kolar, Milwaukee; two brothers, Joseph and 
Frank, Milwaukee, and a sister, Mrs. James Heiul, Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday evening until the hour 
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 26, 1936 P.2
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[bur. 2-28-1936/age 42yrs/cause: cardiac decompensation/ bur. on Mrs. Anna Konecny lot] 


ERNEST F. KONKLE

Ernest F. Konkle, 64, of 3002 Coolidge Pl., Manitowoc, died Monday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. C. G. Sherman of Sheboygan will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Konkle was born Feb. 3, 1904, at Lena, Wis., son of the late Andrew and Julia 
Tesner Konkle, and married Lucille Smigelski Oct. 18, 1927, at Krakow, Wis. The 
couple came to Manitowoc in 1929 and he was employed by the Aluminum Foundry.
Survivors include the wife; three sons, Raymond and Gerald of Manitowoc and Robert 
of Waukesha; three daughters, Mrs. William (Delores) Stegemann of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
William (Eileen) Tauschek of Racine and Mrs. David (Bernice) Fetterolf of Levitton, 
Pa.; two brothers, John of Lena and Martin of Oconto Falls; seven sisters, Mrs. 
Margaret Bomski of Green Bay, Mrs. Helen Radeavich of Lena, Mrs. Mary Schade of 
Glendale, Calif., Mrs. Susan Borkowski, of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Martha Bronder of 
St. Gabriel, Calif., Mrs. Anna Robrach of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mrs. Clara Jones of 
Bell, Calif.; 18 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 17, 1968   P. 17 


LUCILLE A. KONKLE

Lucille A. Konkle, 72, of 3002 Coolidge Place, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
Aug. 2, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Pastor James A. Ellison will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Konkle was born Dec. 11, 1908, at Krakow, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph 
and Mary Sutrik Smigelski. She was married to Ernest Konkle Oct. 18, 1927, at 
Krakow. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1928 and had resided here since. Mr. 
Konkle preceded her in death Dec. 16, 1968.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Raymond and Dorothy Konkle, 
and Gerald Konkle of Manitowoc, and Robert and Sally Konkle of Wisconsin Rapids; 
three daughters and sons-in-law, Dolores and William Stegmann of Manitowoc, Eileen 
and William Tauschek of Racine, and Bernice and David Fetterolf of Levittown, Pa.; 
a brother, Bernard Smigelski of West Bend; six sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Kacerovsky, 
Mrs. Lillian Zaborowski, Mrs. Stella Budzik, Mrs. Lorraine Salsbury, and Mrs. Emily 
Pelkowski of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Evelyn Zima of Krakow; 23 grandchildren and nine 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, and three sisters. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. 
Herald Times Reporter, August 3, 1981 P. 3
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[d. at Green Bay, WI/widow of Ernest F. Konkle]


AUGUST KONO

AUGUST KONO LOSES FINGER AT TWO RIVERS
Carpenter Foreman of N.W. Meets With Painful Accident
August Kono, Clark street, this city, carpenter foreman of the Lake 
Shore division of the C. & N.W., is minus the index finger of one 
hand as the result of an accident of which he was the victim at Two 
Rivers yesterday while engaged in making repairs to company property 
there. Mr. Kono was handling some heavy timber when one of the pieces 
fell upon his hand crushing the finger so badly that amputation was 
necessary. The hand was badly crushed and Mr. Kono will be laid up 
for some time.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 24, 1915, Page 1
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August Kono, 82, of 701 South 19th Street, veteran retired railroad foreman, 
and a former member of the police and fire commission, died last night at the 
Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the First Lutheran church, Saturday at 3 p.m. 
the Rev. C. L. Hinderlie officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kono was born in Centerville in 1866 and in 1888 married Miss Mary Guehlstorf 
of this city. When a young man he entered the employ of the Northwestern road in 
1891 and became a foreman of bridges and buildings in this division. He retired 
in 1938, after nearly 50 years with the railroad.
Appointed to the police and fire commission, Mr. Kono served 10 years on this group. 
He was a member of Chickerming lodge, of Odd Fellows, holding all the chair offices, 
and was also a member of the Masons. Mrs. Kono died in 1946.
Survivors are two sons, Harvey and Karl of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Ed Schurr 
and Mrs. Lester Gentgen of this city; seven grandchildren and six great-grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday and will 
be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday to lie in state until the hour of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 9, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 12-08-1948/age 82 yrs.]


BABY KONO

Kono Kono
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Kono Kono
Color/Sex: White Male
Race: German American
Father: August Kono
Mother: Mary Kono
Birthplace: Manitowoc Wis.
Birth Date: 16 Aug 1900
Death Date: 16 Aug 1900 Born dead
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Note: Was a case of placenta previa and child 
was probably bled to death
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[bur. Aug. 1900/cause: placenta previa] 


BLANCHE C. KONO

Mrs. Harvey Kono, 84, of 1234 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon 
at Park Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. W. Eric Rauch will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kono, nee Blanche Levenhagen, was born April 11, 1892, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Charles and Louis Jens Levenhagen. She attended Manitowoc schools and 
was a long distance telephone operator a number of years. She was married to Harvey 
Kono May 2, 1917, at Manitowoc, and the couple always resided at Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death in 1957. She was a member of First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Ruth) Hein, of Manitowoc, cousins, nieces 
and nephews. Two brothers, George and Carl, and a sister, Miss Leila Levenhagen, 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6:30 to 8:30 o’clock this 
Friday evening until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and at the church from 11 a.m. until the 
time of service. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, May 7, 1976  P. 3
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[d. 05-06-1976/age 84 yrs./widow of Harvey Kono/bur. on Mrs. Charles Levenhagen lot]
*********
Miss Blanche Levenhagen and Mr. Harvey Kono were married Wednesday morning at 
the parsonage of the German Lutheran Church. The attending couple were Miss Emma 
Kono and Carl Levenhagen. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Louise Levenhagen. 
For several years she has been employed in the office of the telephone company. 
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Kono and is employed as switchman 
at the Chicago & Northwestern yards. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Kono left 
on a wedding trip. Upon their return they will make their home at 1234 South 9th 
Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 3 1917


ELSA KONO

HOME OF MR. AND MRS. AUGUST KONO PLUNGED INTO SADNESS BY DEATH OF 
DAUGHTER ELSIE
The home of Mr. and Mrs. August Kono is plunged in sadness because 
of the death of their seventeen year old daughter, Elsie, whose 
demise occurred yesterday from pneumonia after an illness of only 
a short duration. Besides her parents she leaves to mourn two 
brothers and three sisters; Mrs. Ed. Schurr, Emma and Ruth, Harvey 
and Carl. The funeral will take place Sunday from the late home at 
1:30 pm and services at the Lutheran church at 2. Interment at 
Evergreen. 
Decedent was a junior in high school and will be missed by her many 
friends. She was universally beloved and the sympathy of the 
community goes out to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 15, 1918, Page 5
***********
[Elsie Kono/bur. 06-16-1918/cause: pneumonia/bur. on
John Guelstorf lot]


GENEVIEVE J. KONO

Mrs. Karl A. Kono, 58, of 1908 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dewane Dionne 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kono, nee Genevieve J. Sosnosky, was born Nov. 13, 1913, at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Frank and Anna Sosnosky. She was married to Karl A. Kono 
Feb. 22, 1940, at Two Rivers. The couple resided in Manitowoc following their 
marriage. Mrs. Kono was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of 
St. Paul Church.
Survivors include her husband, a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); two 
brothers, Jerry and Zigmund of Two Rivers, and two sister, Mrs. Lloyd Hansen 
of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Reuben Endries of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, 
members of the parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 16, 1971
*******
[d. 11-15-1971/age 58 yrs./wife of Karl Kono]
(11 Nov 1913/Nov 1971/SSDI)


HARRY KONO    (d. 1893)

A two year old child of August Kono of the West side was drowned in a tub of 
water on Saturday last. When found the body was cold. The little fellow must 
have tumbled in head foremost and was unable to call for assistance.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 20, 1893  P. 3
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[bur. 07-17-1893/age 1 yr./cause: drowned]


HARVEY A. KONO

Harvey A. Kono (photo), former member of the Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission, 
died at his home, 1234 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday following a 
heart attack. Mr. Kono, 63, had been in good health and had worked Monday for the 
North Western Road. He was a switchman-foreman for the railroad.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m …(line underinked)..Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Roland L. Schwandt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery 
where there will be Masonic committal rites.
Mr. Kono was born at Manitowoc Aug. 4, 1894, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August 
Kono. In March of 1935 he was elected a member of the Public Utilities Commission 
and prior to that had served on the appeal board of the city zoning ordinance. In 
addition to being a switchman for the North Western, Mr. Kono was an insurance 
salesman.
He was a past master of Lodge No. 65, Free and Accepted Masons, a member of Chapter 
16, Royal Arch Masons, and of Council 18, Royal and Select Masters. He married Blanch 
Levenhagen May 2, 1917.
She survives along with a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Helg, two sisters…(2 lines underinked)..
of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 11 
a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie 
in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 21, 1957 P. 13
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[d. 05-21-1957/age 63 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/bur. on Mrs. Chas. Levenhagen lot]
*******
Miss Blanche Levenhagen and Mr. Harvey Kono were married Wednesday morning at 
the parsonage of the German Lutheran Church. The attending couple were Miss Emma 
Kono and Carl Levenhagen. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Louise Levenhagen. 
For several years she has been employed in the office of the telephone company. 
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Kono and is employed as switchman 
at the Chicago & Northwestern yards. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Kono left 
on a wedding trip. Upon their return they will make their home at 1234 South 9th 
Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 3 1917


KARL A. KONO

Karl A. Kono, 74, of 2300 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, July 26, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard Lind will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kono was born June 4, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and Mary Kono. 
He attended Manitowoc Public Schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School. 
Mr. Kono was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc. He married Genevieve J. Sosnosky, 
Feb. 22, 1940, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Nov. 15, 1971. Mr. Kono 
had been employed by Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company for 40 years.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Mary Kono of Manitowoc, 
and a grandson, Kristopher Kono of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a brother 
and three sisters. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
and at the church Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 1982  P. 3
*******
[d. 26 July 1982/age 74 yrs]


MARY KONO

Mrs. August Kono, 79, of 701 South 19th street died yesterday evening after a 
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the First Lutheran church, 
the Rev. C.L. Hindertie officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born Mary Guehlstorf in 1867 in Germany. Mrs. Kono came to this country with 
her parents when she was two years old. She was married to August Kono in 1888 
and they settled in Manitowoc where they remained.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Edwin Schurr and Mrs. Lester 
Gentgen, both of Manitowoc; two sons, Harvey and Karl, also of Manitowoc; two 
brothers, Henry of Manitowoc and Charles of Sheboygan; and seven grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Wednesday noon until 10 
a.m. Thursday, when it will be moved to the First Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 4, 1947 P. 2
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[d. 03-03-1947/age 79 yrs/wife of August Kono]
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August Konos Will Mark 58 Years of Married Life
Mr. and Mrs. August Kono, 701 South 19th street will be married 58 years on 
Sunday and to mark the occasion will spend a quiet day at home with members of 
the family.
Mrs. Kono was born in Germany on Dec. 22, 1867, and is the former Mary Guehlstorf. 
Centerville was Mr. Kono's birthplace on Feb. 26, 1866. For several months after 
their marriage they lived in Sheboygan. Then they moved to Manitowoc where they 
have lived ever since. They were married in the First German Evangelical Lutheran 
church in 1888.
Mr. Kono was an employe of the Chicago and North Western railroad in this district 
before his retirement in December, 1937. He served as foreman of bridges and 
buildings.
Children of the couple are: Harvey Kono, Mrs. Edwin Schurr, Karl Kono and Mrs. 
Lester Gentgen, Manitowoc. There are seven grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 25, 1946 P. 6


ANN C. KONOP    (d. 1974)

Mrs. Ann (Anna) Konop, 67, of 819 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Robert Rainer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Konop, nee Ann Sleger, was born Apr. 12, 1906, at Kellnersville, daughter 
of the late George and Anna Mazaneck Sleger. She had been employed at Manitowoc 
Motor Hotel and Yindra Bakery, Manitowoc, for many years. She was married to 
John G. Konop in 1923 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1952. She was 
a member of the Manitowoc Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Survivors include two sons, Robert T. and Douglas G., of Seattle, Wash.; two 
daughters, Miss Dolores Konop and Mrs. Lee (Judy) Mahnke, of Manitowoc; a brother, 
Joseph Sleger, of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, January 22, 1974  P. 12
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[widow of John G. Konop]


ANNA KONOP   (d. 1938)

Mrs. Joseph Konop, 58, died Friday night at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Orvin Hansen, 1222 South Seventh street. She had been ill 10 
weeks.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m., from the Pfeffer 
funeral home and at 9:30 o'clock from the St. Boniface church. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Konop, nee Anna Cisler, was born in Kossuth in 1880 and in 1902 
was married to Joseph Konop. They moved to Wayside, Brown county, where 
Mr. Konop operated a sawmill for years. He died 10 years ago.
Since the death of her husband Mrs. Konop has been making her home with 
her children.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Althonse Walters and Mrs. Hansen, city; 
son, Joseph, city; four brothers, Joseph, Kellnersville, Adolph, Manitowoc 
Rapids, John, Branch, Charles, Whtielaw; sister, Mrs. Anton Trochlell, 
city; and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services 
Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 17, 1938 P.4
********
[d. 12-16-1938/age 58 yrs./cause: adenocarcinoma of right ovary/
bur. on Mrs. Orvin Hansen lot]


BABY KONOP

An infant was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Konop of 819 No. 10th St., 
Manitowoc, and died the same day. Funeral services were Monday morning at Jens 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc , with burial in Evergreen Cemetery .
Surviving besides the parents are the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Irene Dubey, 
and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. John Konop, of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 17, 1958 
*******
[premature (stillborn)/father Robert Konop/bur. on Mrs. John G. Konop lot]


DANIEL KONOP

Daniel E. Konop, 64, of 2418 Lakeside Blvd., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei
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. Konop was born June 24, 1909, at Tisch Mills, son of the late
Joseph T. and Rose Forst Konop.  He married Evangeline Cherney Oct.
19, 1933, at Tisch Mills.  He was manager of Cherney Lumber Co.,
Maribel.  He was a charter member of the Squeekers Sip Club of Tisch
Mills and the Maribel Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, (private), a brother, Victor C., 
of Manitowoc and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter  Monday, May 6, 1974  pg. 3


DOLORES KONOP

Miss Delores L. Konop, age 67, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, 
Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, February 5, 1994, at Manitowoc Health Care 
Center.
Funeral Services will be 8 p.m. Monday, February 7, 1994, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Keith Bunnett of the 
Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, Manitowoc congregation. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born January 12, 1927, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Ann 
Sleger Konop.
Survivors include two brothers and one sister-in-law, Robert Konop, Phoenix, 
Ariz., Douglas and Joanne Konop, Federal way, Wash.; one sister and brother-in-
law, Judy and G. Jeffrey Lund, Manitowoc; an aunt, Mrs. Lucille Guttman, Manitowoc, 
nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded 
in death by her parents, the late John and Ann Sleger Konop.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Monday (TODAY) 
from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 7, 1994 P. A2
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[d. 02-05-1994/age 67 yrs./single/bur. on Mrs. Lee Mahnke and Douglas C. Konop lot]


EVANGELINE ELENORE KONOP

Evangeline E. Konop, age 84, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, 
at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 1999, at St. 
Andrew Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. 
Gerald Foley with burial of her cremated remains in Evergreen Cemetery.
Vange was born February 16, 1915, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Adolph and Elizabeth Karbon Cherney. She was a 1931 graduate of Mishicot 
High School. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum for many years and for 17 years at 
the Manitowoc Health Care Center where she retired in 1985. She was married to 
Daniel E. Konop October 19, 1933, at Chicago. Daniel preceded her in death on May 5, 
1974. They celebrated 41 years of marriage together. She was a member of St. Andrew 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Donna M. and William F. Maurer, Kimberly; 
four grandchildren, Daniel S. and Katie Maurer, Appleton, William T. Maurer, Menasha 
and his fiancée, Sandra Guley, Timothy J. and Sherri Maurer, Kimberly, Thomas J. and 
Jeanne Maurer, Menasha; six great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty 
and Lester Ruzek, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, and special friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Grenier, and Alice Kornely; one brother-in-law, 
and sister-in-law, Victor and Gladys Konop.
Relative and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Andrew Catholic Church 
until the time of service 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society or Holy Family Memorial 
Hospice.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is serving the family.
Vange will forever remain in our heart. She will be remembered for her love of life, 
family and friends. What fun she had playing bingo and cards1
Vange, you are loved and will be missed by us all.
We wish to thank Holy Family Memorial Home Care Hospice for the love, concern and care 
you gave us during her final weeks at home.
Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1999  P. A2


JOHN G. KONOP

John G. Konop, 52, a wood finisher, died in his sleep Sunday night at the home, 
913A Buffalo St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, by Jehovah’s Witnesses, and burial will be made in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Born Dec. 26, 1900, in Stangelville, he married Ann Sleger Sept. 12, 1923. Mr. 
Konop was a wood finisher at Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers, for 23 
years.
He is survived by his wife, two daughter, Delores and Judith, and two sons, Robert 
and Douglas, at home; three brothers, James of Manitowoc and Edward and Frank of 
Milwaukee; and three sisters, Mrs. Edward Koutnik of Two Rivers, Mrs. Joseph Sloup 
of Tisch Mills and Mrs. Robert Guttman of Corpus Christi, Tex. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of 
services Thursday morning. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 19, 1953  P. 2
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[d. 01-22-1953/age 52 yrs.]


JOSEPH E. KONOP

Funeral services for Joseph Konop, 42, former Manitowoc man who died 
Saturday in a Ludington, Mich., hospital will be held at 8:30 a.m. 
Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home here and at 9 o'clock at the St. 
Paul Catholic church with the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
American Legionnaires of the local Drews-Bleser post, of which the 
deceased was a member, will conduct military rites at the graveside.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home this evening.
Konop, who was employed on the Pere Marquette carferry City of Saginaw 
and who had never married, is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Orvin Hanson 
and Mrs. A.L. Walters, two nieces and two nephews, all of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 29, 1948 P.2
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[d. at Mason co., Ludington, WI/cause: shock-due to exposure/bur. on 
Mrs. Orvin Hasen lot]


ANTHONY KONSAVAGE

Anthony Konsavage, 85, of 1203 New York avenue, a retired farmer who formerly 
operated the old toll gate just west of this city on the Plank road, died early 
this morning at Holy Family hospital following a brief illness.
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home and at 10 o’clock at the Holy Innocents Catholic church with the Rev. W. K. 
Rodgers officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born in New York state in 1862, Mr. Konsavage came to Manitowoc county at the age 
of 25 where he operated the toll gate on the Plank road for a number of years 
before turning to farming about halfway between Four Corners and the present city 
airport. About 10 years ago he retired and moved into this city.
Mrs. Konsavage, the former Evelyn Shemenske, preceded her husband in death last 
December. 
The only survivor is a son, Edward, of Appleton.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the time of 
services Wednesday morning. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 25, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 10-25-1948/age 86 yrs.]


EVA KONSAVAGE

Mrs. Anthony Konsavage, nee Evelyn Shemenke, died this morning of a heart attack 
at the home, 1203 New York avenue. She had been an invalid for six years.
She was born in Osman and in 1895 was married to Mr. Konsavage. He operated a 
toll road and bridge on the plank road north of the city for several years and 
then purchased a dairy farm near Four Corners northwest of the city. In 1937 he 
disposed of this city property and moved into the city.
During World War I Mrs. Konsavage was a member of a group of patriotic ladies 
who formed a club to knit sweaters and other items for the American soldiers 
overseas.
Survivors are the husband; son, Edward of Appleton; and a brother, Frank of this 
city.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, and at 10 o’clock at the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E. A.  
Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home, after Friday noon. The rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 Friday evening at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 11, 1947  P. 2
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[Mrs. Evelyn/d. 12-11-1947/age 73 yrs/bur. on Anthony Konsavage lot]


ROBERT D. KONSELLA

Robert D. Konsella, 46, of 1417 Dewey St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Konsella was born March 8, 1930, at Stanley, Wis., son of the late Frank 
Konsella and Verdith Ingles Konsella Morrow. He was a veteran serving with 
the U.S. Air Force for more than 20 years.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Verdith Ingles Konsella Morrow, of Manitowoc; 
a son, Robert Konsella Jr., if Iowa; three brothers, Harvey Konsella, of 
Florida and William and Clarence Morrow, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Allen 
(Marian) Bermke, of Sheboygan , Mrs. Wayne (Marilyn) Wilson and Mrs. Richard 
(Lynn) Scroggins, of Manitowoc.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 1977  P. 23
*******
[bur. on Verdith Morrow lot]
(Robert Konsella 08 Mar 1930 16 Apr 1977/SSDI)


BABY KOPE

Kope
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Kope
Gender  Male
Birth Date  8 May 1890
Birth Place  Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father  Emil Kope
Mother  Rosa Schrasky
FHL Film Number	1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"


DOROTHEA KOPE

[Mrs. Kopp/bur. 12-11-1872]
(Dorothea Johanne Anna Kopp/born Priegnitz/
age 37 yrs. 10 mo. 7 da./died Dec. 9, 1872)


EVELYN KOPE

Mrs. Henry Kope, 58, of 2710 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died late Tuesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kope was born Evelyn Rost May 6, 1903, at Coleman, daughter of Frank and 
Bertha Semeron Rost. She was married to Henry Kope in 1924 at Menominee, Mich., 
and they made their home at Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Henry Jr., of Milwaukee, a daughter, Mrs. 
Eugene Nagel of Oak Lawn, Ill.; four brothers, Willard and Roy of Coleman, Frank 
of Peshtigo, and John of Gibson City, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Prausa of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Eleanor Cummings of Jonesville, Mich., and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 25, 1962  P. 14
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[d. 04-24-1962/age 58 yrs./wife of Henry J. Kope]


HEINRICH KOPE    (d. 1901)

Death on Fri. here of 69-yr. old Henry Kope(sic) following a severe illness 
of several weeks. He is survived by his widow and 4 children. The funeral 
was held Sun. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901
*******
Henry Kope died at his home on South Twelfth street from liver complaint last 
Monday. He was 68 years of age. He was born in Germany and has been a resident 
of this county for some twenty years. He leaves a wife, three sons, Henry, 
Charles and Emil and one daughter Louise to mourn his death.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 25, 1901
*******
Henry Kopf (sic) 
birth: 1832 Germany 
death: 19 April 1901 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
residence: 1901 City 
spouse: Frederica
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[cause: dropsy]


HENRY J. KOPE    (d. 1988)

Mr. Henry J. Kope, 88, of 2710 Wollmer Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
March 27, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 2 pm Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Prusakowski, 
O.F.M. will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kope was born March 5, 1900 at Manitowoc, son of the late Emil and Rose 
Sieracki Kope. He married Evelyn Rost in February, 1924 at Manitowoc. She preceded 
him in death on April 24, 1962. Mr. Kope was employed by Rahr Malting Company and 
Anheuser Busch Company for 35 years, retiring in 1964.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Henry Jr. and Jeanette Kope of Gresham, 
Wisconsin; a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Eugene Nagel of Oak Lawn, Illinois; 
a sister, Lydia Schmitt of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by 1 brother and 3 sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm this Tuesday and Wednesday 
prior to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Mar. 29, 1988 page 13
*******
[widower of Evelyn V. Kope]


HERMAN. KOPE

Herman G Kopp
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name	Herman G Kopp
Birth Date  17 May 1872
Birth Place  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Reel  0114
Record Number  001815
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Herman Gustav Louis Kopp
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Herman Gustav Louis Kopp
Gender  Male
Birth Date  17 May 1872
Birth Place  Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father  Heinrich Kopp
FHL Film Number	1305080
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
(Hermann Gustav Louis/son of Heinrich Koppke and 
wife Maria born P??ritz/b. 17 May 1872/d. 26 Aug. 1872/
from records of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church)
(Herman G Kopp/b: 17 May 1872/Reel: 0114/Record: 001815/
From microfiche pre-1907 birth records)


ROLAND H. KOPETSKY

Kopetsky Die; Had Transplant 
Roland H. Kopetsky, 42 of 2024 Markham St ., who had been confined to Milwaukee 
County General Hospital following a second kidney transplant operation, died 
unexpectedly Tuesday morning at the hospital.
Kopetsky had been given the kidney of a 19-year-old Fox Point youth who had been 
fatally injured in an accident near Mequon Aug. 30. His first transplant was a 
kidney from his sister, Mrs. Robert Hoida, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, in May of 1968. 
That kidney had to be removed the following month when his body rejected it.
Kopetsky had been receiving treatment on a kidney machine twice a week at Veterans 
Hospital, Wood, Wis., until his recent surgery.
Two Rivers Native 
He was born Oct. 16, 1926, at Two Rivers, the son of Frank and Genevieve Laurent 
Kopetsky. He was graduated in 1944 from Washington High School, Two Rivers, and 
was a tool and die designer at the Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, until illness 
forced him to quit in October, 1967. He had been first hospitalized Oct. 2, 1967, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and was then transferred to the Veterans 
Administration Hospital Nov. 14. He entered Milwaukee County General May 3, in 
preparation for the first transplant. He had had both his kidneys removed in 
previous operations and has been dialyzed on a kidney machine two or three times 
a week.
He married Carol Duprey Nov. 25, 1950, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, 
and the couple lived at Two Rivers until coming to Manitowoc in 1958. 
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1957 of Two Rivers, Manitowoc 
Elks Lodge No. 697, and the Holy Name Society He had served in the United States 
Navy during World War II.
Services Friday
Survivors include the wife; two sons, Daniel and Edward, at home; two daughters, 
Cheryl, a student at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Laurie, at home; his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopetsky, Two Rivers, a brother, William, of Sheboygan;
a sister, Mrs. Robert Hoida; his grandmothers, Mrs. Cora Laurent of Two Rivers and 
Mrs. Mathilda Kopetsky of Rt. 1, Mishicot.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc . The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery will military graveside rites.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 7 p.m. wake 
services will be conducted. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 30, 1969  P. 4
*******
[d. 09-30-1969 at Milwaukee WI/age 42 yrs.]
(16 Oct 1926/01 Oct 1967/SSDI)


ELIZABETH J. KOPIDLANSKY

Elizabeth J. Kopidlansky, age 101, formerly of 751 Revere Drive, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday evening, Dec. 18, 2001, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. 
The Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will 
take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Elizabeth was born Nov. 18, 1900 in the township of Franklin, Manitowoc county, 
daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine Sleger Sauer. She grew up and was 
educated in the Menchalville area until moving to Manitowoc in 1948.
She was married to John J. Kopidlansky on Sept. 15, 1924 at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, Kellnersville. John preceded her in death Dec. 28, 1978. Elizabeth was a 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Christian Women. She is a past 
member of Z.C.B.J. Manitowoc Lodge #360 of the Western Fraternal Life Co.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law; Marie and Charles Lorrigan of
Manitowoc; Viola Vogel of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren
(private). Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by her hsuband, John in 1978; infant daughter, son-in-law Joe 
Vogel; three brothers and six sisters.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 
State St., Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 and Saturday from 9 until 
10 am. A parish prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Paul Kieffer. 
E-mail letters of condolence may be sent to the Kopidlansky family at 
jrp@lakefield.net.
Special thank you to Father Foely for his spiritual guidance and to the staff of 
Shady Lane for their loving and compassionate care of Grandma K.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 20, 2001


JOHN J. KOPIDLANSKY

John Kopidlansky, 76, of 751 Revere Dr., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning in 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:45 am Saturday in 
Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 am in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manaitowoc.
Mr. Kopidlansky was born July 12, 1902 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late 
John and Magdaline Feit Kopidlansky. He married Elizabeth Sauer Sept. 15, 1924 
in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed in Menchalville, 
moving to Manitowoc in 1948. He was employed with Mirro Aluminum Company, retiring 
seven years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Kopidlansky observed their golden wedding anniversary 
in 1974. He was a former member of Menchalville School Board for many years and a 
member of Western Fraternal Life Association Lodge No. 360 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Charles 
Lorrigan of Cato and Viola and Joseph Vogel of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Mayme 
Kohlbeck of Manitowoc, 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A sister, 
a step-brother and two step-sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home after 4 pm Friday and Saturday until the 
time of service. A prayer service will be 7:30 pm Friday in the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Dec. 28, 1978 page 3


DANIEL L. KOPPA SR

Daniel L. Koppa Sr., age 59, of 1328 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
May 25, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, 1993 at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at the Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born June 18, 1933, at Two Rivers, son of the late Frank A. and Martha M. 
Kazzimer Koppa. He married the former Jan Julia Powalish on July 31, 1954, at St. 
Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Koppa was an avid sports enthusiast. He 
was employed as a foreman at Lapcor Plastic Company in Manitowoc for 39 years. He 
was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and a past president and member of 
Ostomy Club of Manitowoc, and a past president of Union Local at Lapcor Plastic 
Company.
Survivors include his wife, Joan; two sons, Daniel Jr. and Anthony, both of Manitowoc; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Gary Tollefson, Manitowoc, and Debra Ann 
and Terry Lambries, N.C.; two brothers, Frank E. and Mary Jane Koppa, Manitowoc, and 
Walter and Mickey Koppa, Mill Bluff, WI; six grandchildren, Nathan, Melissa, Jacob, 
Craig, Tanya, and Tyler. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Arlise.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka.
Herald Times Reporter, May 26, 1993  P. A2


JOHN KOPPENBURG

John Koppenburg
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	John Koppenburg
Death Date  22 Apr 1918
Death County  Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[John Koppenburg/bur. 04-30-1918/cause: emphyema]


JOHN A. KORALEWSKY

John A. Koralewsky, age 76, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 2006, 
at his residence.
He was born July 10, 1930, in Kewaunee, son of the late Elmer and Marie (Yauger) 
Stechmesser. John was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1948. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On Dec. 26, 
1953, he married the former Patricia R. White in Manitowoc. John began his 
employment in Manitowoc as a photographer with the Herald Times Reporter. In 1960, 
the couple founded Manitowoc Engraving and was active in the business until his 
retirement. He was a member of AMVETS Post 99.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law, 
five grandchilren, five great-grandchildren; and two brothers-in-law and three 
sisters-in-law. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death 
by a brother-in-law: Robert Gretz.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will 
be Pastor Patrick Hanson with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside 
military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post 99.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, until the time of service 
at 11 a.m.
John enjoyed fishing and hunting throughout his life. He and Pat especially enjoyed 
many wonderful years at the cottage up north, entertaining friends and family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, October 26, 2006
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


PATRICIA KORALEWSKY

Patricia R. Koralewsky, age 80, of 2209 Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning, July 12, 2013 at her residence.
She was born on August 5, 1932 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Clarence and 
Gertrude (Stahl) White. Pat was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, 
Class of 1950. On December 26, 1953 she married John A. Koralewsky in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death on October 26, 2006 at the age of 76. 
After graduation, Pat was employed at Lincoln High School with the secretarial 
pool. 
She was then employed at Rahr's Gift Shop in Manitowoc and in 1960 Pat and her 
husband, John, founded Manitowoc Engraving, the printing company, where she was 
the company bookkeeper.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Michael & Gail Koralewsky, Manitowoc; 
a daughter and son-in-law: Susan & Fred Sohn, Cleveland; five grandchildren: Barrett 
Koralewsky, Jennifer (Clark) Dittbenner, Catherine (Michael) Bosch, Jason (Liz) Sohn, 
Cassandra (Andy) Schueler; and nine great grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother 
and sister-in-law: Richard & Karen White, Manitowoc and a sister-in-law: Toni 
Pontar-White, Valders. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
She was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Carol & Robert Gretz; 
and a brother: Robert White.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2013 at All-Care Reception 
Center, directly across the street from The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. James Rasmus with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at All-Care Reception Center, Manitowoc, 
from 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2013 until 12:45 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Pat & John enjoyed many wonderful years at their cottage up north entertaining family 
and friends. If ever there was a celebration, Pat wanted to be a part of it and she always 
enjoyed a good time. "Here I Am" as she would always say.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gary Schmidt and his staff for all their help and 
kindness.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 2013 


BLANCHE KORCIAN

SAD NEWS FOR WILDA FAMILY
Mrs. Blanche Korsen(sic) Dies at Milwaukee After Brief Illness
News was received here this morning of the death of Mrs. Blanche Korsen, a 
resident of Milwaukee, but formerly Miss Blanche Wilda of this city, the news 
being a shock to the family and many friends, who were not even appraised of 
her illness. The death ends a happy union of but eight months, the wedding of 
the couple being celebrated here at that time and is particularly sad for 
this reason. The decedent is survived by her husband and mother, Mrs. John 
Wilda, her father being deceased for some time, brother and sisters. The 
funeral will take place from this city, the body being brought here for 
burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Jan. 25, 1908 page 1
*********
Death in Milwaukee on Saturday of Mrs. Blanche Karcian (nee Wilda) from
here who married Mr. Karcian(sic) of Milwaukee 8 mos. ago. In addition to her
husband she leaves her mother, Mrs. John Wilda here, and several sisters. 
The body will be brought here for burial.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1908
*******
Mrs. John Wilda received a message from Milwaukee last Friday evening conveying 
the sad news of the death of her daughter Mrs. Blanche Korcian. Apparently she 
had been in good health Friday morning, but when her husband returned home in 
the evening he found her a corpse on the floor. It is thought that her death was 
due to heart failure. Mrs. Korcian was formerly Miss Blanche Wilda. She was born 
and reared in this city and her untimely death is deplored by a wide circle of 
friends. She was married to Jacob Korcian of Milwaukee last May. Besides her 
husband she is survived by her mother, three brothers, Emil of Winona, Rudolph 
of Menominee, Mich., Charles of this city and three sisters, Mrs. A. H. McKeough 
of Wausau and Misses Julia and Lillian of this city.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon from St. James Episcopal church in this 
city. Rev. Rogers of Fond du Lac officiated. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 30, 1908
*******
DEATH DUE TO SUFFOCATION
Husband Returned to Find Mrs. Korzain Dead on Floor at Home
Details of the death of Mrs. Blanche Korzain whose burial was held from the home 
of her mother, Mrs. J. Wilda, N. Tenth Street today, are told to Sunday's Milwaukee 
Sentinel.
Mrs. Korzain's death was due to suffocation that resulted when she fell to the 
floor upon her face, from an attack of heart trouble. The dead body was found on 
the floor of the home by the young husband when he returned in the evening, death 
having resulted several hours previously. Mrs. Korzain was a bride of but eight 
months and her death causes wide spread sorrow among the large circle of friends 
in the city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 27, 1908 page 1
*******
[bur. 01-27-1908/cause: suffocation/bur. on John Wilda lot]
(Blanche WILDA Koren/d. 24 Jan. 1908/age 24 yrs./from record of St. James 
Epis. ch., Manitowoc/surname as such on the transcription I have)


FRANK KORDECKI

A former Kenoshian, Dr. Frank Kordecki, died at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Sunday 
morning following a long illness. He was born in North Chicago, Ill., the son 
of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kordecki. For many years he practiced medicine in Kenosha. 
Survivors include his wife, Fern, Manitowoc; a son, Gregory Atlanta, Ga.; three 
daughters, Cynthia, Leslie and Colette, all of Manitowoc.
Kenosha News, Mon., May 21, 1973 page 11
********
Dr. Frank Kordecki, 54, of 827 Memorial Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday at home. A 
Mass will be offered at 11 am Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Donald Schneider officiating.
Dr. Kordecki was born Sept. 30, 1918 at North Chicago, Ill., son of the late Peter 
and Catherine Kordecki. He received his B.S. Degree from Marquette University in 
1940 and Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1943. He was captain in the army during 
World War II from 1944 to 1946.
He married Ferne B. Clough in 1946 at Oak Park, Ill. He received psychiatric 
training at Winnebago State Hospital from 1959 to 1961 and at Mental Health 
Institute at the University of Iowa, Independence from 1961 to 1964, when he came 
to Manitowoc and established his private practice. He was association with Holy 
Family Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Two Rivers Municipal Hospital and the Manitowoc 
Mental Health Center.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Greg S. of Atlanta, Ga., three daughters, 
Cynthia G., Lesley C. and Collette M., at home; a brother, Walter of Kenosha; 
seven sisters, Sr. Mary Pearl and Sr. Mary Judith of the Felician Order, Chicago, 
Sr. Mary Emily Ann, of the Felician Order, Manitowoc, Mrs. Mary Korday of Santa 
Monica, Calif., Mrs. Stella Lapinski of Chicago, Mrs. Francis (Pearl) Spata of New 
York and Mrs. Mathilda Jarc of North Chicago; 15 nieces and nephews and 19 grandnieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., May 21, 1973 page 3
********
[bur. on Mrs. Ferne B. Kordecki lot-his wife]


EDWARD J. KORINEK

Edward J. Korinek, 63, of 1703 Cedar Grove Drive, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon, May 30, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial 
will be celebrated by the Rev. William Zimmer and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc, with graveside military rites accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas 
Post No. 659. 
Mr. Korinek was born May 18, 1919, at Two Rivers, son of the late Anton and 
Josephine Deprey Korinek. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life. He 
married Grace C. Novak Feb. 20, 1946, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1957, residing here since. Prior to his 
retirement in 1978, Mr. Korinek had been employed by the City of Manitowoc 
Public Works department. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as sergeant 
in the United States Army with 85th Chemical Mortar Battalion. He was a member 
of V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659.
Survivors include his wife, Grace; two daughters and a son-in-law, Corinne 
Salveson, and Marlene and Robert Buxbaum of Manitowoc; two brothers, Norman of 
Manitowoc, and Clarence of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Laurin of 
Two Rivers, and Mrs. Jean Driggers of Santa Maria, Calif.; four grandchildren, 
Adam, Eric, Rebecca and Todd, and a special friend, Roger Williams. He was 
preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
evening where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, June 1, 1982  P. 3
*******
[d. 30 May 1982/age 63 yrs]


GRACE C. KORINEK

Grace C. Korinek, age 77, a resident of Cedar Grove Apartments, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday morning, August 7, 1996, at the Wausau Hospital Center, Wausau.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 9, 1996, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William Zimmer with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born September 7, 1918, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Theodore and 
Minnie Mrotek Novak. She was a graduate of Mantowoc (sic) Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1936. On February 20, 1946, she married Edward J. Korinek at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on May 30, 1982.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Corinne Williams and her fiancee 
Steve Wells, Appleton, Marlene and Todd Kramer, Two Rivers; five grandchildren, Erick 
Salveson, Rebecca Salveson and her husband, Keith Krepline, Adam Blanke, Todd Blanke 
and Jacob Kramer; one great-grandchild; one sister, Eleanore Mrotek, Manitowoc, along 
with a special friend Wendy Hidde. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Thursday evening from 4-8 p.m. where a 
prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. by Rev. William Zimmer.
Granny loved gardening, the Critters, bus trips to the casinos and being on the go. 
"Just a minute, I'll get my shoes."
Herald Times Reporter, August 7, 1996 P. A2
*********
[d. at Wausau WI/widow of Edward Korinek]


JAMIE LEA KORINEK

Jamie Lea Korinek, infant daughter of Jeff and Cheri Korinek, was born and 
died June 4, 1987. Private family funeral services will be Monday at Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her parents, Jeff and Cheri Gleichner Korinek of Manitowoc; 
a sister, Carrie at home; her maternal grandmother, Dolly Gleichner of 
Manitowoc; her paternal grandmother, Jeanette Korinek of Manitowoc; her 
maternal great grandmother, Emma Gleichner of Florida; her paternal great 
grandfather, Peter Holschbach of Manitowoc and other relatives and friends 
survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., June 5, 1987 page 18
********
[stillborn/female/bur. on Gilbert E. Gleichner lot]


JOSEPHINE A. KORINEK

Josephine A. Korinek, 80, formerly of 1612 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, March 10, 1991, at St. Mary’s Home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1991, at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Presiding at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born March 31, 1910, at Manitowoc, Wis., daughter of the late Theodore 
and Minnie Mrotek Novak. She married Norman, May 22, 1935, at St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Korinek was employed at National Tinsel Company of 
Manitowoc for 28 years, until her retirement in 1975. She was a member of St. 
Mary’s Altar Society of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Wayne Koinek of Waukesha, Roger 
and Joyce Korinek of Fond du Lac; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Eleanor and 
Francis Mrotek of Manitowoc and Grace Korinek of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, 
Cyndi of Milwaukee and Steven of Fond du Lac; other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, where a 
prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Tom Wojciechowski.
Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1991  P. B8
********
[wife of Norman Korinek]


NORMAN KORINEK

Funeral servicees for Norman V. Korinek, 83, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, who 
died Monday morning, September 30, 1991 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc, will be 9:30 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Con-celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Revs. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. and Thomas Wojciechowski with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday. Prayer Service 
will be held at 7 pm led by Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Oct. 1, 1991
**********
[widower of Josephine Korinek]


WAYNE N. KORINEK

Wayne N. Korinek, age 63, a Waukesha resident, died Monday, May 15, 2000, at 
his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2000, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Wayne was born February 28, 1937, in Manitowoc, son of the late Norman V. and 
Josephine Novak Korinek. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, 
class of 1955. Wayne received his Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the 
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. Wayne was an independent Accountant and 
worked for various companies throughout his career. He proctored many professional 
examinations, and was also an usher for the Milwaukee Brewers. Wayne was a member 
of the National Association of Accountants.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Joyce Korinek, Fond du Lac; 
a nephew, Steven W. (Jennifer) Korinek, Plano, Texas; a niece, Cyndi M. (Charlie) 
Hoch, Trophy Club, Texas; a great niece, Hannah Frances Horinek; and a very special 
friends, John Golata. Aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends also survive.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, from 
8:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 10 a.m. There will be no Wednesday 
evening visitation.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 2000 P. A2


ESTHER KORLESKE

Esther Korleske, age 84, formerly of 1136 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening, November 9, 1993, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, November 12, 1993, at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Gerald Prusakowski, O.F.M. with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Esther Heran was born August 25, 1909 at Kossuth, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Lemberger Heran. She married Isadore 
Korleske November 25, 1931 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
couple settled in Manitowoc after their marriage. He preceded her in death 
March 27, 1987. Mrs. Korleske was a member of St. Boniface St. Ann's Christian 
Mothers Altar Society and Manitowoc Eagles Aerie #706 Auxiliary.
Survivors include one daughter, Karole Fuller of Lawrenceville, Ga.; two sisters 
and one brother-in-law, Jennie Wilms, Manitowoc, Eva and Tom Bradley, Elk Grove 
Village, Ill.; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Lester and Marlene Heran, 
Mishicot, John Heran, Milwaukee; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Vesecky, and two sisters.
The family will greet friends at the church from 9 a.m Friday until the time of 
service. The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 1993 P. A2
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[widow of Isadore Korleske]


ISADORE E. KORLESKE

Isadore E. Korleske, 70, of 1136 S. 11th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, March 27, 
1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass 
of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Korleske was born June 14, 1907 at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Anna Becker 
Korleske. He married the former Esther Heran on November 25, 1931 at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 
1981. Mr. Korleske was employed for 32 years at Manitowoc Engineering Company, retiring 
in 1973. He was past president and 35 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 
706, Manitowoc; past president and member of Isaac Walton League, Manitowoc; member of 
Machinists Local 516 and one of the founders of various volunteer blood banks in Manitowoc 
County.
Survivors include his wife, Esther; a daughter, karole Fuller of Atlanta, Georgia; a son-
in-law, Jerry Vesecky of Chicago, Illinois; two grandchildren, Sandy and Skeeter and two 
great granddaughters, Rebecca and Jill. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Korieske 
Vesecky, a granddaughter, Jill Christine Vesecky; two brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Monday where a prayer 
service will be at 6:30 pm by Father Gerry and Eagles memorial service will be at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 30, 1987 page 16
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[husband of Esther Korleske]


JEAN M. KORLESKY

Jean M. Korlesky, age 82, formerly of 705 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, died 
Monday, April 19, 2004, at St. Mary's Home. Cremation will have taken place 
and graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2004. The 
Rev. Jim Klein will officiate. 
Jean was born Dec. 10, 1921, daughter of the late Herbert and Elsa Owart Tech. 
She attended school in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1940. She married Marvin Korlesky in Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death in 1979. Jean worked in the office at Mirro Aluminum until her 
retirement in 1983. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. 
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law: Ralph and Darlene Tech, 
Manitowoc; two stepnieces: Cindy and Joe Mendoza, Livermore, Calif.; and Cheryl 
Pozorski, Manitowoc. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2004


KAREN A. KORLESKY

Karen A. Titera Korlesky, age 67, 1613 Atlanta Court, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening, August 3, 2011, at Aurora Baycare in Green Bay.
Karen was born on March 3, 1944, in Newberry, MI, daughter of Ethel Fandrick Titera 
and the late Alvin Titera. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the 
class of 1962 from Lincoln High School. On August 31, 1968, Karen married Joseph 
Korlesky at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Karen was an instructional aide 
for 25 years at Jackson Elementary School. She was a member of Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. Karen and Joe loved taking care of their "grandbabies" and she could 
often be heard saying to her grandbabies "I love you to the moon and back."
Survivors include her husband: Joe Korlesky, Manitowoc; mother: Ethel Titera, Manitowoc; 
one son and daughter-in-law: Jon (Jodi) Korlesky, Francis Creek; one daughter and son-
in-law: Amy (Andy) Marks, Hortonville; four grandbabies: Amanda and Brooke Korlesky, 
Francis Creek; Karlie and Joey Marks, Hortonville; one sister and brother-in-law: 
Janice "Sudsy" (Robert) Tomchek, Two Rivers; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: 
Pat Korlesky, Manitowoc; Mary Ann Korlesky, Kaukauna; Helen Korlesky, Oshkosh; Steve 
Korlesky, Manitowoc. Many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was preceded in death by her father: Alvin Titera; three brothers-in-law: 
Richard Korlesky; Robert Korlesky and Kenneth Korlesky.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 6, 2011, at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Kujawski and Rev. 
Stephen Melso will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and 
friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 
12:00 noon. The Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the 
family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Karen's name.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Barylak, Bea Elliott, and the 
wonderful nurses "her girls" and staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Care Center. Also, many 
thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Aurora Baycare in Green Bay for their loving 
and compassionate care shown to Karen.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 5, 2011


MARVIN J. KORLESKY

Marvin J. Korlesky, 62, of 705 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon 
in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m Thursday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Korlesky was born March 14, 1917, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and 
Pauline Daron Korlesky. He resided in Manitowoc all his life, attended Manitowoc 
Public Schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1935. 
He was a veteran of World War II, serving as corporal in the United States Army 
from November, 1942 to January, 1946. He married Jean M. Tech June 12, 1948, in 
Manitowoc. Mr. Korlesky had been employed as a heat treater with Mirro Aluminum 
Company for 33 years. He was a member of the Senior Citizens, United States 
Workers of America, American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 and Fraternal Order 
of Eagles Aerie 706.
Survivors include his wife, Jean, two sisters, Mrs. Sophie Manthey of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Esther Murray of Sturgeon Bay and a brother-in-law, Ralph Tech of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, April 10, 1979 P. 3
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(Marvin Korlesky 14 Mar 1917 Apr 1979/SSDI)


CHARLES KORNELY

Charles Kornely, Prominent Dairy Farmer, Is Dead (Photo)
Charles Kornely, 66, Founder of the Kornely Dairy company and active 
in the dairy business in the county for years, who retired only three 
months ago, died Sunday at the Holy Family hospital.
Mr. Kornely, who operated a large dairy farm six miles west of the 
city on the Town Line road, was stricken with a heart attack Saturday 
afternoon while attending a meeting of fire insurance directors at Novys, 
Four Corners. He was moved to the hospital in the county ambulance, and 
died yesterday. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer 
funeral home and at 10 o’clock at the St. Ann’s Catholic church, Francis 
Creek, the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Insurance Executive 
Mr. Kornely was born in Kossuth in 1879 and in 1905 married Miss Lillian 
Meyer. When a young man he operated a cheese factory and later the large 
homestead dairy farm. He became interested in mutual insurance companies 
and was employed first by the Farmers Mutual company of Madison and later 
by the Home Mutual company of Appleton.
He was prominent in the Manitowoc County Mutual Insurance company serving 
as president for several terms. Active in school and township affairs, he 
served as treasurer of Kossuth for several terms and was a director of the 
Manitowoc and Northern telephone company, the State bank of Francis Creek 
and the board of the Meadow Brook school. 
Mr. Kornely was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name 
Society of St. Ann’s congregation.
Survived By Wife, Children 
He, with his sons, operated the Kornely Dairy company and two farms. Three 
months ago when he decided to relinquish some of his activities the dairy 
business was taken over by his son, Earl, while another son, Paul, took 
over the homestead farm. 
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mary Ann at home, Mrs. William Rank 
of this city; six sons, Earl of this city, Clarence of Branch, Aloysius at 
home, Charles Jr., of Mishicot, Paul of Route 2 Two Rivers, Gerald in the 
merchant marine; brother, Peter, of Appleton; four sisters, Mrs. Frank J. 
Kerscher and Mrs. William Buehler of this city, Mrs. Erwin Wachtel of route 
2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Matt Petri of route 1, Two Rivers; and 12 grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home where the rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 28, 1946, p. 2 
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[d. 01-27-1946/age 66 yrs.]


GEROLD R. KORNELY

Mr. Gerold Kornely, 67, of 88 West Albert Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
September 10, 1990 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 8 pm Wednesday at the Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate with burial on Thursday at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kornely was born November 25, 1922 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late 
Charles and Lillian Meyer Kornely. He graduated from Mishicot High School in 1940. 
He was a member of the Merchant Marines from 1942 to 1945. For the past 5 years, 
Mr. Kornely owned and operated Kornely's Bar at 714 York Street. He was an active 
member of the Manitowoc County Fish and Game, Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes 
Sports Fishermen, Shoto Conservation Club, Otto Oas VFW Post 659 of Manitowoc and 
the Optimist Club of Manitowoc.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Warren (Pat) and Vicky Kornely of 
Kellnersville; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Kenneth Pasterski of Green 
Bay; six grandchildren, Nicole and Jolene Kornely, Paul, Carrie, Tina and Peter 
Pasterski; one brother, Earl Kornely of rural Manitowoc and a special friend, 
Eleanor Schuetze of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two 
sisters. 
Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 11, 1990 page B6


LILLIAN KORNELY

Mrs. Charles Kornely Sr., 61, of 1013 North 12th street, died Saturday 
evening at the Holy Family hospital following a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9:30 at the Holy Innocents Catholic church, the Rev. E. A. 
Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kornely, nee Lillian Meyer, was born in 1886 in the town of Two 
Rivers. She was married to Charles Kornely and they resided in Francis 
Creek. Mr. Kornely died in January, 1946.
Survivors are two daughters, Mary Ann at home and Mrs. William Rank of 
route 2, Manitowoc; six sons, Earl and Paul of route 2, Two Rivers, 
Clarence of Francis Creek, Charles Jr. and Gerald of Shoto, and Alois at 
home; two brothers, Jerome of Manitowoc and Joseph of Shoto; two sisters, 
Mrs. Al Lockman of route 2, Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Dufek of Chicago; 
and 14 grandchildren. 
The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer funeral home and the rosary 
will be recited at 8 o’clock this evening. Mrs. Kornely was a member of 
the St. Ann’s Christian Mothers altar society of St. Ann’s church, Francis 
Creek.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 11, 1947, p. 2 
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[d. 08-09-1947/age 61 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Charles C. Kornely lot] 


MARCELLA KORNELY

Mrs. Ralph E. Kornely, 32, (photo) of Maribel, was almost instantly 
killed Sunday night when two cars collided at the intersection of a 
town road and County Trunk G, a mile south of Lake in Brown county.
Mrs. Kornely, whose husband entered the army last August and who 
has been operating the Kornely tavern and ballroom since his
departure, was a passenger in her own car, driven by Lawrence 
Becker, 22, of Maribel. Also riding in the car were Lawrence 
Wotruba, 20, and Harvey Jaeger, 21, both of Maribel.
The quartet was returning from Morrison, Brown county, where Mrs.
Kornely had gone to deliver a wedding present to a friend.
Crash At Intersection
(snip)
Others Injured
Becker, Wotruba and Jaeger sustained cuts and bruises and were treated
by Dr. Joseph May of Maribel. Klug and Lemke were unhurt.
According to Martin Wotruba who has been assisting Mrs. Kornely in the
operation of the tavern in recent months, she planned to be absent 
from the tavern only an hour early Sunday evening, making the trip to 
Morrison to deliver the gift. The three young men from Maribel who were
present agreed to accompany her.
(snip)
Mrs. Kornely, nee Marcella Bauer, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer,
was born at Manitowoc Rapids and nine years ago was married to Ralph
Kornely. Immediately after they took over the tavern and ballroom at
Maribel. Her husband, Pfc. Ralph Kornely, is stationed at Camp ...
too light.
Funeral Wednesday
Survivors are the husband, mother Mrs. John Bauer of route 4, Manitowoc;
brother, John, of route 4, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Quirin Lensmire
of this city and Geraldine of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Pfeffer
funeral home and at 10 o'clock from the St. Joseph Catholic church at 
Kellnersville. The body may be viewed after seven o'clock tonight at
the funeral home where the rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at
eight o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 26, 1944
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[d. 06-25-1944 at Glennore, Brown Co., WI/age 32 yrs./
cause: accidental death/wife of Ralph E. Kornely]
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Miss Marcella Bauer Becomes Bride Today 
Preceded into the church by her maid of honor, two bridesmaids, two junior 
bridesmaids, a ring bearer and a flower girl, Miss Marcella E. Bauer, daughter 
of Mrs. John Bauer, Manitowoc route 4, approached the altar of the St. Joseph’s 
Catholic church at Silver Lake this morning to become the bride of Ralph Kornely 
of Francis Creek. The Rev. Louis Specht, O. Praem, sang the nuptial high mass 
at 9 o’clock.
The bride’s gown was of white velvet made with a long train. Her maline veil 
fell from a crown of velvet, and she carried a bouquet made up of cream colored 
roses, pompons, maiden hair fern, and sweet peas. The senior maids, each wore a 
frock of a different pastel shade of velvet, had large velvet hats to match, and 
carried arm bouquets of roses. Miss Thelma Bauer who was maid of honor, wore a 
pink frock, Miss Adeline Peck wore a blue outfit and Miss Ida Baumann wore an 
aquamarine dress. The two junior bridesmaids Geraldine Bauer and Ruth Kortens, 
were gowned alike in long yellow crepe frocks made with net ruffles. Sprays of 
orange blossoms in their hair were worn instead of hats, and each carried an 
armful of yellow chrysanthemums.
Rosemary Buehler, the flower girl, wore a long taffeta frock of delicate pink, 
and she carried a basket of mixed flowers. Buddy Hermann, who carried the rings, 
wore a white satin suit.
After the church ceremony, the bridal party went to the Hessel hotel at Francis 
Creek for the reception, and breakfast was served to 40 guests at the home of the 
bride’s mother. There were 70 guests at the dinner served at the Hessel hotel, 
and there will be about 150 persons at the supper. There are two guests from out 
of town: Peter Kornely of Appleton and Mrs. McMahon of Milwaukee. A wedding dance 
will be given at Peroutka’s at Francis Creek this evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Kornely will leave for a wedding trip to Chicago. After they return, 
they will be at home to friends at Maribel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 18, 1934  P. 20 


NORMAN W. KORNELY

Norman W. Kornely, 61, of 311 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, 
July 9, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Wednesday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Avenue, Manitowoc. Rev. 
Jim Barnes will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Graveside military rites will be accorded by Amvets Post No. 99
Mr. Kornely was born November 27, 1926 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late 
John W. and Lydia Silbersack Kornely. He grew up and was educated at Shoto. Mr. 
Kornely served in World War II, entering the United States Marine Corp and 
serving from 1943 to 1945. Mr. Kornely earned the Purple Heart. He was employed 
at George Clark Transit Co. until July, 1959 and then was employed with the City 
of Manitowoc Police Department where he was a Patrolman and Motorcycle Officer. 
He retired in June, 1983. He married E. Betty Christiansen on June 29, 1946 at 
Manitowoc. Mr. Kornely was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Manitowoc 
Chapter No. 24 of Disabled American Veterans; Amvets Post No. 99 and the Manitowoc 
Yacht Club.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn A. and Jim 
Ries of Milwaukee and Marsha M. and Jack Christiansen of Manitowoc; six 
grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah, Laura and Katie Ries and Hans and Nicholas 
Christiansen; a brother and sister-in-law, Anton and Ione Kornely and a sister-in-
law, Delores Korney, all of Shoto; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Mildred 
Schmidt and Mrs. Mabel Dallmann, both of Manitowoc and Dorothy and Jack Ray of 
Marietta, Georgia; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Louise Frank and Marie Kornely and two 
brothers, Lloyd and John Kornely.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday and at the church on Wednesday after 9:30 am to the time of 
services. Members of Amvet Post No. 99 will meet at 7 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Jul. 11, 1988 page 13


GERTRUDE ADELINE KORST 

WOODSTOCK - Gertrude A. "Gert" Korst, 62, of Woodstock, died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, 
at her home.
She was born Sept. 19, 1936 in Woodstock, to William and Frieda (Luckow) Hinner. She 
married Kenneth Korst on March 2, 1957, in Woodstock. She was employed from 1966-93 
at Eagle Foods in Woodstock, retiring after 27 years of service. She was a member of the 
Woodstock Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5040 Auxiliary and was active in the US 
Commercial Food Workers Union.
Mrs. Korst is survived by her husband of Woodstock; a son, Michael (Debbie) Korst of 
Morris; two daughters, Beverly (Brent) Schoepke of Muskego, Wis., and Cheryl Zingre 
of Belvidere; her mother of Woodstock; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Hans Hinner; and a sister, Margarete 
Hinner.
The memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin 
and Cooney Funeral Home in Woodstock. Interment will be private Monday in Wisconsin.
Memorial contributions made in her name to the American Lung Association or the Hospice 
of Northeastern Illinois Inc., 420 Hager Ave., Barrington, Ill. 60010, would be appreciated.
Northwest Herald, Woodstock, Illinois, Saturday, November 14, 1998 pg. 4
*****
[cremation]


ANTON KORTAS

Anton (Tony) Kortas, 84, of 508 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc, died Friday noon at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kortas was born Aug. 15, 1892, in the Township of Newton, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Paul and Anna Hill Kortas. He grew up in the Newton area. After 
overseas service in World War I, he returned to Manitowoc and founded the Kortas 
Automotive Co. Inc., and was currently serving as chairman of the board. 
He married the former Della Maertz Dec. 10, 1919 at Manitowoc. He was a member 
of the Veterans of Foreign wars Otto Oas Post No. 659 American Legion Drews 
Bleser Post No. 88 Izaak Walton League Shoto Recreation Club, National 4th Ivy 
Division Association and several automotive industry associations.
Survivors include his wife, a son-in-law and daughter, William and Gladys 
Schneider Jr. of Manitowoc, two brothers, William of Milwaukee and Edward, of 
Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. William (Elsie) Goethke of Manitowoc, Mrs. Jack 
(Martha) Sadler of Manitowoc and Theresa Craney of Milwaukee and a granddaughter, 
Connie. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday 
and Monday until time of services. Memorials may be made to First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund. 
Herald Times Reporter, August 21, 1976  P. 9 


DELLA KORTAS

Mrs. Della H. Kortas, 87, of 508 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
November 4, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Frist German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kortas was born July 1, 1897, in rural Brillion, daughter of the late 
Carl and Emelia Beyersdorf Maertz. She married Anton Kortas on December 30, 
1919, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in August of 1976. Mrs. Kortas 
was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Schneider of Manitowoc; a brother, 
Edwin Maertz of Milwaukee; a grandaughter, Connie of Manitowoc, nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survived. She was preceded in death 
by three brothers, two sisters and a half sister.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at the funeral home. Friends may 
call at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church on Wednesday from noon until 
the hour of service. Memorials maybe made to First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1984 P. 3
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[widow of Anton Kortas]


FLORIAN L. KORTAS

Florian L. Kortas, 69, of 813A S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Kortas was born March 17, 1902, in Sheboygan, son of the late John and 
Katherine Tomchek Kortas. He married Myrtle Krueger Nov. 10, 1924, in 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, a brother, Gordon, a sister, Mrs. 
Alois Osesek; a grandson (Survivor omitted for privacy.), and nieces and 
nephews, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial services will be held at 
7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 23, 1971
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[d. 11-23-1971/age 69 yrs.]
(17 Mar 1902/Nov 1971/SSDI)


MYRTLE H. KORTAS

Myrtle H. Kortas, 78, of 813A S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, 
Dec. 15, in the Emergency Room at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kortas, nee Myrtle Anna Krueger, was born Feb. 2, 1906, at DePere, Wis., 
daughter of the late Frank and Helena Becker Krueger. She was married to Florian 
Kortas in November of 1924 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1971. 
Mrs. Kortas was a member of Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Laverne and John Hartl of Manitowoc 
and a grandson, Terry Hartl of New York City, N.Y.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, December 17, 1984  P. 3


DOROTHY I. KORTE

Mrs. Willard (Dorothy) Korte, age 79, of 1345 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon, September 16, 1994, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 1994, at Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
She was born April 2, 1915, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Louis and Anna 
Mueller Bull. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1932. She married 
Willard Korte, September 25, 1937, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. She had been employed as a purchasing agent for Memorial Hospital 
from where she retired in 1975. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. 
Survivors include her husband, Willard; one son and daughter-in-law, William and 
Sari Korte, Newton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carolyn and John Fraser, 
Midland, Mich., Jean Korte, St. John's, Antigua West Indies, Judy and Tom Schmidt, 
Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Marian and John Manzanet, Ethel and 
Carl Sieker, Lucille and Lyle Raduenz, all of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; 
nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Karl Bull, one sister, Florence 
Schmill. 
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Monday (TODAY) 
and then at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church or St. John's Lutheran 
Church in Antigua. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 1994 p.A2
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[wife of Willard W. Korte]


EARL E. KORTE

Earl E. Corte (sic), 56, of 716 South 15th street, Manitowoc, stricken with a 
heart attack while bowling in a league match at the W. Seitz alleys, Manitowoc, 
Friday evening, died early Saturday morning at the Holy Family hospital.
Mr. Corte, member of the Club 42 team in the Sportsmen league at the Seitz alleys, 
complained of feeling ill after the second match game. He left the alleys to 
return to his home and later was moved to the hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and interment will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
He was born in Plymouth in 1895 and in 1914 married Miss Edna Mille at Cascade, 
Wis. They located in Plymouth and in 1924 moved to Manitowoc, where for six years 
he was engineer at the county hospital and also custodian at the German Lutheran 
church. He was a member of the Lutheran male choir of the church.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Timm of Manitowoc, and Mrs. 
Elroy Schrank of route 4, Manitowoc; three sons, Kenneth of route 1, Manitowoc, 
Willard and Earl Jr., of Manitowoc; two stepsisters, Mrs. Charles Prout of 
Washington, D.C., and Miss Yvonne Corte of Plymouth; and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after Sunday 
noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 6, 1951  P. 2
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[bur. 10-08-1951/age 56 yrs.]


EDNA I. KORTE

Mrs. Earl E. Korte, 69, of 1214 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a three weeks illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Korte, nee Edna Miller, was born May 28, 1895, at Plymouth daughter of the 
late William and Louise Gloede Miller. She was married to Earl Korte Feb. 11, 1915, 
at Plymouth and they lived there until coming to Manitowoc in 1927. She had been a 
dietitian at Holy Family Hospital since 1950. She was a member of the Ladies Aid 
Society of the church. Her husband died Oct. 6, 1951, and four brothers also preceded 
her in death.
Surviving are three sons, William, Willard and Earl Jr., of Manitowoc, two daughters, 
Mrs. Harold Timm and Mrs. Elroy Schrank, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Edwin Noffz, 
of Green Bay and Mrs. Arno Pfleger, of Plymouth , 16 grandchildren and a great grand-
child.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc , after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 30, 1964  P. 5
*******
[d. 09-39-1964/age 69 yrs./widow of Earl E. Korte]
(28 May 1895/Sep 1964/SSDI)


MARGARET KORTE

Mrs. Joseph Korte, 38, of Milwaukee, died there yesterday as the result of an 
accident earlier in the week. Mrs. Korte is the former Margaret Gilbertson, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gilbertson, 821 South 19th street.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the 
Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body 
will be brought here from the Peacock funeral home in Milwaukee Sunday evening 
and will lie in state at Pfeffer’s from 10 a.m. Monday until time of services.
Mrs. Korte was born here in 1909 and was married to Joseph Korte 15 years ago.
Survivors are the husband, parents, two sisters, Mrs. Emil Buresh of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Julia Janson of Traverse City, Mich.; two brothers, Gunder of Fairfax, 
Va., and Oslo of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 1, 1947  P. 2
********
[d. 01-31-1947/age 38 yrs/died in Milwaukee WI/bur. on Christ Gulbertson lot]


WILLARD W. KORTE

Willard (Will) W. Korte, age 81, of 1345 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday, April 11, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 1997, at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Dennis Broehm will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born August 26, 1915, in Cascade, Wis., son of the late Earl Sr. and Edna 
Miller Korte. Will attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. After high school he 
served with the United States Army overseas during World War II. After returning 
from the service Will became employed with Imperial Eastman's for 40 years retiring 
March 13, 1981. He married Dorothy I. Bull September 25, 1937, at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Dorothy preceded Will in death September 16, 
1994. He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Senior Choir of 
the Church, served as the Church Treasurer along with other capacities on the Church 
Council. Will was also active with the SPEBSQSA along with other barbershop quartets. 
Will enjoyed walking many miles every day and loved to be outdoors.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William and Sari Korte, Newton; three 
daughters and two sons-in-law, Carolyn and John Fraser, Hope, Mich., Jean Korte, St. 
John's Antigua, West Indies, Judy and Tom Schmidt, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; 
one great-granddaughter; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Delores Korte, 
Manitowoc, Earl and Blance Korte, Manitowoc; two sisters and one brother-in-law, 
Mildred Timm, Manitowoc, Marion and Elroy Schrank, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, along 
with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, 
September 16, 1994.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday (TONIGHT) at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 
Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of 
service at 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church or St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Antigua, West Indies.
Herald Times Reproter, April 14, 1997 P. A2
*********
[widower of Dorothy]


IDA KORTEN

(This is almost certainly IDA KORTEN, born July 19, 1865 in Manitowoc 
to CHARLES KORTEN and JOSEPHINE (KOCH) KORTEN., their second child./see
marriages for more information on Charles and Josephine (Koch) Kortens)
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
*****
(A Pension questionnaire completed by Charles Korten dated March 23, 1915,
lists their children in order of birth, whether living or dead, and shows 
Ida as deceased.  The first-born was still living in 1915 and the third 
child was not born until after the above 1867 interment. 
In an affidavit in his Pension File, is disclosure that the family moved 
to Green Bay in 1868, then to Chicago in 1884.  The file shows his death 
as Dec. 15, 1926, in Chicago.  His military service was as a 
2nd Lt with Co. D, 45th Wis. Inf. Rgt. in 1865.)
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


FRIEDRICH KORTHAUER

FRED. KORTHAUER, WELL KNOWN RESIDENT OF TOWN OF NEWTON DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
Fred Korthauer, well known and respected resident of Newton died at 
his home last evening after an illness of some years. Deceased was 
born in Germany almost sixty years ago and came to this country when 
a lad of sixteen. He settled in Manitowoc county and thirty years ago 
married Minnie Groth and they have made their home at Newton ever 
since. Besides the widow, four children, three daughters and one son, 
survive to mourn his loss. They are Mrs. Leona Maass, Mrs. Albert Weyer 
and Mrs. Herbert Wernecke, the latter of this city and one son, Henry 
Korthauer, who was at home on the farm with his parents. No funeral 
arrangements have been made.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, January 25, 1919 Page 6
**********
[bur. 01-28-1919/cause: general lynphadesma/bur. on Mrs Minnie Korthauer lot]
**********
No. 32--1st Publication March 11, 1919.
NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
State of Wisconsin, County Court Manitowoc County-In Probate.
In Re Estate of Fred Korthauer, Deceased.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That at the General Term of said Court to be held on the 
1st Tuesday (being the 1st day) of April, A.D. 1919, at the Court House in the 
City of Manitowoc, County of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, there will be heard 
and considered the application of Henry Groth to admit to probate the Last Will 
and Testament of Fred Korthauer, late of the town of Newton, in said County, 
deceased, and for the appointment of an executor, or administrator with will 
annexed.
Notice Is Hereby Further Given, That at the Special Term of said Court to be held 
at said Court House, on the 2nd Tuesday (being the 8th day) of July, A.D. 1919, 
there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Fred Korthauer, 
deceased;
And Notice Is Hereby Further Given, That all such claims for examination and 
allowance must be presented to said County Court at the Court House, in the City 
of Manitowoc, in said County and State, on or before the 8th day of July, A.D. 1919, 
or be barred.
Dated March 10th, 1919.
By the Court.
John Chloupek, County Judge.
E.S. Schmitz, Attorney.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 1, 1919 P. 4


HENRY KORTHAUER

Henry Korthauer, 63, a former Manitowoc resident,died Friday morning at Shakopee, 
Minn. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Donald T. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Korthauer was born July 14, 1897 in the Town of Newton, son of the late Fred 
and Minnie Groth Korthauer. He married Pauline Oestreich May 30, 1933 at Mishicot. 
The family moved from Manitowoc to Shakopee in 1936 where he became superintendent 
of Rahr Malting Co. Division. While at Manitowoc, he took an active interest in 
civic band and baseball programs. He was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles.
Survivors are his wife and three sisters, Mrs. Lilly Weier and Mrs. Stella Wernecke 
of Newton and Mrs. Leone Sengmeister of Joliet, Ill. Friends may call at the funeral 
home Sunday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Oct. 15, 1960 page M11
*******
[d. 10-14-1960 at Shakopee MN/age 63 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Minnie Korthauer lot]


MINNIE KORTHAUER

Mrs. Fred Korthauer, 87, pioneer resident of the town of Newton, died early 
Thursday at the home of her son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert 
Wernecke of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at the Wesley Methodist 
church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Stannard will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Minnie Groth in 1866 and when a child accompanied her parents to 
the town of Newton. She was married in Manitowoc to Mr. Korthauer in 1887 and 
they located on a farm in the town. Her husband died in 1919.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Christ Sangmeister of Joliet, Ill., Mrs. 
Herbert Wernecke and Mrs. Lilly Weyer of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; son, Henry of 
Shakopee, Minn.; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 
p.m. Friday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday where 
the body will lie in state until hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 24, 1953 P.29
*********
[d. 12-24-1953/age 87 yrs.]


PAULINE IDA KORTHAUER

Mrs. Pauline I. Kothauer, 87, a former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, 
January 10, at Mount Prospect, Ill.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church Chapel. The 
Rev. Richard Lind will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Korthauer was born February 23, 1896, at Mishicot, Wisconsin, daughter of 
the late Henry and Helene Bruss Oestreich. She married Henry Korthauer in 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death in 1960. Mrs. Korthauer was a 
member of First Lutheran Church of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Antonia Oestreich of Mount Prospect, Ill.; 
a niece, JoAnn Kaup of Mount Prospect, Ill.; other relatives and friends also 
survived. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 o'clock to 7 o'clock 
this Thursday evening, and Friday at the church from 9 a.m. until the hour of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 12, 1984  P. 3
*********
[d. at Des Plaines, IL/widow of Henry C. Korthauer/bur. on Mrs. Minnie Korthauer lot]
*********
Sheriff's Deputy Is Now Benedict
Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. Henry Korthauer departed yesterday for a wedding trip 
to Chicago, Milwaukee and other points and upon their return will take up their 
home at 1801 Clark street.
Mrs. Korthauer was Miss Pauline Oestreich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Oestreich of Kossuth and the marriage ceremony of the couple was performed at 
Mishicot Memorial Day, the Rev. Zell officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 1, 1922 P. 8


MARCELI KOSARZYCKI

Marceli C. Kosarzycki, age 90, of 2511 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died on Thursday 
morning, Oct. 22, 2009, at his residence.
He was born on June 11, 1919, in Poland, son of the late Bonifacy and Wladyslawa 
(Antoszewski) Kosarzycki. Marceli was a highly decorated veteran serving during 
World War II in the Polish Army overseas in Russia and Germany, where he was 
injured during his term of service. He married the former Marianna Dyjasinska 
in Poland. The couple was married for more than 63 years. Marceli was a railroad 
engineer in Poland before coming to the United States. He was a member of St. 
Francis of Assisi.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was also preceded in death by two daughters: Marion in 1972, Sophie in 1995; 
two brothers: Fabian and Roman Kosarzycki; one sister and brother-in-law: Jeanette 
and Stanley Jadowski; one brother-in-law: Edmund Kaczmarek; and one sister-in-law: 
Irene Kosarzycki.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 24, 2009


MARIANNA B. KOSARZYCKI

Marianna B. Kosarzycki, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in 
Tucson, AZ.
Marianna was born on October 15, 1926 in Poland, daughter of the late Andrzej 
and Franciszka Dyjasinski. She married Marceli Kosarzycki in Poland; he preceded 
her in death on October 22, 2009. One of Marianna's expressions of love for her 
family was leaving her parents and other family members in Poland and moving 
with her husband and four daughters to the United States in 1961 for a better 
quality of life. Daily she expressed her love to her family through cooking and 
baking their favorite Polish dishes. Marianna enjoyed knitting, gardening and 
planting beautiful flower beds that were admired by many. Marianna had an interest 
in reading and watching the world news… she enjoyed keeping up on current events. 
Throughout her life she held various jobs that she enjoyed. However, above all 
else what Marianna enjoyed the most was her family that she loved dearly.
Survivors include three daughters: Jeanette Fitzgerald, AZ, Teresa Karbon, MN, 
Helen Kosarzycki, Milwaukee; five grandchildren: Debbie Gootter, AZ, Tina (Chris) 
Holland, NC, Amy Fitzgerald, AZ, Nick (Heidi) Karbon, MN, Tom (Lisa) Gnadt, NC; 
10 great grandchildren; one son-in-law: Greg Gnadt, NC; one brother-in-law: Tony 
(Helen) Dante, Oshkosh; and one sister-in-law: Sophie Kaczmarek, Manitowoc. One 
niece, two nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also 
preceded in death by two daughters: Marion Kosarzycki and Sophie Gnadt; one 
brother: Juzef Dyjasinski; one sister: Janina Jasinski; and one brother-in-law: 
Jan Jasinski.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall (1114 South 21st Street), Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until 1:00 
p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 


MARION KOSARZYCKI

Marian Kosarzycki, 9, of 2511 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening 
at University Hospitals, Madison.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane 
Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Marian was born Feb. 22, 1963, at Manitowoc, daughter of Marceli and Marianna 
Dyjasinska Kosarzycki. She attended school at Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 Wednesday where a Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 7, 1972
********
[d. 06-05-1972 at Madison WI/age 9 years/dau. of Marceli C. and 
Marianna B. Kosarzycki]


SOPHIA KOSARZYCKI

Sophia Mary Kosarzycki
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name	Sophia Mary Kosarzycki
Marriage Date  16 May 1970
Marriage County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse  Gregory George Gnadt
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"
*****
Sophia M. Gnadt
Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name	Sophia M. Gnadt
Social Security Number  XXX
Birth Date  29 Jan 1947
Issue year  1964
Issue State  Wisconsin
Death Date  26 May 1995
"U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
*****
Sophia Mary Gnadt
Death • North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
Name	Sophia Mary Gnadt
[Sophia Mary Kosarzycki]
Gender  Female
Race  White
Marital Status  Married
Age  48
Birth Date  29 Jan 1947
Residence Place  New Hanover, North Carolina
Death Date  26 May 1995
Death Place	Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
Social Security Number  XXX
Father's Last Name  Kosarzycki
Source Vendor  NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1993-96
Notes:	
Disposition: Cremation in state 
Autopsy: No
Attendant: Medical Examiner 
Hospital Status: General Hospital
"North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004"


EDITH KOSKAMP

Mrs. Edith Koskamp, 71, of 716A S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient eight months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 2:15 
p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Koskamp, nee Edith George, was born Feb. 18, 1897, at Sheboygan Falls, 
daughter of the late Edgar and Pearl Dunn George, and was married there to 
John D. Koskamp Jan. 12, 1916. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1918, and he 
died June 8, 1958. She had been a choir member, and belonged to the Church’s 
Faith Guild, Order of Eastern Star, and the Woman’s Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Richard Mueller of Manitowoc and Miss 
Joan of Redwood City, Calif., a son, George, of Pine Hill, N.J.; five grand-
children and a great granddaughter. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 29, 1968  P. 9 
*******
[d. 11-29-1968/age 71 yrs./widow of (Derk) John Koskamp]


JOHN KOSKAMP  (d. 1958)

John D. Koskamp, 65, of 716 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been removed after suffering a heart 
attack at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. William Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Koskamp was born at Sheboygan…(two lines underinked)..Koskamp. He married Edith 
George  J___ 12, 1916 at Sheboygan and shortly thereafter the couple moved to 
Manitowoc. Mr. Koskamp was a member 35 years of Lodge NO. 65, Free and Accepted 
Masons and employed the past 25 years as an operator of Manitowoc Public Utilities.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Richard Mueller of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Vincent F. Cannizzaro Jr. of San Francisco; a son, George, a chief yeoman with 
the Navy at Philadelphia; a sister, Mrs. Jack Oesterhaus of Plymouth; and five 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday when the casket will be 
moved to the church where the body will be in state until the hour of service. 
Graveside rites will be conducted by the Masons.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 9, 1958  P. 13
*******
[Derk John/d. 06-08-1958/age 65 yrs.]


JOHN KOSKAMP  (d. 2019)

John Koskamp, born June 24 1945, passed November 13, 2019. John was born in Daytona 
Beach Florida to George and Irene Koskamp, Born into a Navy family John traveled the 
world at a young age with his older brother James. He spoke often of the time they spent 
in Spain, where he and his brother played baseball for a team. John graduated high school 
in Philadelphia PA. Upon graduating John married his first wife Mary and Joined the Navy. 
John loved to travel. John was also a avid sky diver and instructor, Skier, and Harley rider. 
John re married twice more in his life to Eileen and Annie. John was involved in the early 
days of UPS, ATM machines, Singer Business machines, Casio, and John retired after 
18 years with Publix Super Markets as a Manager. John was a true lover of life and country 
music. John will be missed by his friends. John is survived by his brother James residing in 
Williamsburg VA.
The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 pg. A13


DOROTHY KOSTLEVY

Mrs. Edward Kostlevy, 73, former Manitowoc County resident, died Tuesday afternoon 
following a short illness at the home of her son, Henry, in Brookfield, Ill.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Dorothy Vogeltanz she was born May 12, 1880, in Bohemia and came to this 
country with her parents at the age of four and settled in Denmark. In 1901 she was 
married to Edward Kostlevy and they operated a cheese factory near Melnik until he 
died in 1947. Since that time she had been making her home with her son in 
Brookfield.
She was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge No. 20 of Melnik.
In addition to her son, survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Skarivoda of 
Whitelaw and Mrs. Alvina Duchon of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Meloch of 
Maribel and Mrs. Mary Klika of Green Bay; and nine grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Friday until the hour of services 
Saturday afternoon. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 29, 1956  P. 23
********
[d. 03-28-1956 at Brookfield, IL/age 75 yrs./cause: arteriosclerotic heart disease/
bur. on Edward Kostlevy lot]


EDWARD KOSTLEVY

Edward Kostlevy, 72, retired Brockville cheesemaker, died after a 
stroke at his home yesterday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
at 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Yarslov Vraney, pastor of the Melnik 
Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Kostlevy was born in Chicago in 1875. He came here as a child 
with his parents who settled near Melnik. He attended school there 
and learned the cheesemaking trade. In 1897 he bought his own cheese 
factory and operated it until his retirement in 1940.
He married Dorothy Vogeltanz in 1901 and was a member of the Z.C.B.J. 
lodge, a Bohemian fraternal organization, in Melnik.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edwin Skarvoda of Francis 
Creek, Mrs. Charles Kostlevy of Chicago, and Mrs. Anton Duchon of 
Manitowoc; a son, Henry of Chicago; a brother, Charles of Greenwood, 
Wis., and nine grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this afternoon until 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 25, 1947 P.2
******
[bur 04-26-1947/died 04-24-1947/age 72 yrs]


ANNA KOSTLIVY (MRS. PETER)  (d. 1868)

Anna Kostlivi
Census • 1860 United States Federal Census
Name	Anna Kostlivi
Age  40
Birth Year  abt 1820
Gender  Female
Race  White
Birth Place	Bohamia
Home in 1860  Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Post Office  Francis Creek
Dwelling Number  1553
Family Number  1535
Inferred Spouse  Peter Kostlivi
Household Members (Name)	Age
Peter Kostlivi 51 Farmer
Anna Kostlivi  40 
Agnes Daleschava 16  Servant
Petrine Carlsova 7
"1860 United States Federal Census"


ANNA KOSTLIVY  (d. 1930)

RESIDENT HERE 65 YEARS DIES WEDNESDAY 
Mrs. Anna Kostlevy, 89, widow of Peter Kostlevy, passed away yesterday at the 
home of her son, Anton Kostlevy, 827 North Eighth street, with whom she has made 
her home for years. Death was due to infirmities of old age. Funeral services 
will be held from the chapel at the Frazier Mortuary Friday afternoon at two 
o’clock, with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased has been a resident of Manitowoc for 65 years. She was born in 
Bohemia in 1840 and came to this country in 1865 settled in this county and 
locating in this city four years later. Her maiden name was Anna Buric, and 
her husband, Peter Kostlevy, has been deceased forty years.
One son, Anton Kostlevy of this city, a daughter, Mrs. Anna Ouda of Chicago 
and four grandchildren survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 31, 1930  P. 2
*******
[Anna Mara KOSTLEVY/bur. 8-1-1930/age 89 yrs/cause: chronic myocarditis/
bur. on Peter Kostlevy lot]


ANTON KOSTLIVY

Anton Kostlivy, 89, of 827 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 
four months.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Cremation will 
follow.
Mr. Kostlivy was born Dec. 27, 1869, at Manitowoc. At 14 years of age, 
he began working as a pharmacist in the store now operated under the 
name of Busse Drug Store. He also taught gymnastics in the Old Opera 
House. His gym class went to the First World Fair in St. Louis.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Anna Ouda, of Chicago and several 
nieces and nephews. His wife preceded him in death in 1951.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 2, 1959 P.11
********
[d. 01-01-1959/age 89 yrs./cremains/bur. on Peter Kostlivy lot]
********
Anton Kostlivy of this city lately passed his examination before the board of 
pharmaceutists, receiving a certificate of the first grade and standing second 
on the list of 27, six of whom passed in that grade. Anton is one of these 
modest boys who permit their acts to speak for them.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 21, 1890 P. 3


BABY KOSTLIVY  (d. 1909)

Kostlivy
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Kostlivy
Death Date  Aug 1909
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Baby Kostlivy/bur. 08-13-1909/cause: stillborn] 


ELIZABETH KOSTLIVY

Mrs. Elizabeth Kostlevy(sic), 76, widow of Joseph Kostlevy, well known Manitowoc 
merchant, died last night at the home, 627 North Ninth street. She had been in 
failing health for some time.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Frank Junek of Melnik officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Kostlevy, nee Elizabeth Schamberger, was born in Prague, Bohemia, in 1863 
and came to this city at the age of 18. She was married to Joseph Kostlevy, 
Manitowoc merchant, in 1881. He died in 1931.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Alter Brey, Chicago; a son, Fred, Fond du Lac; 
and a brother, Dr. Frank Schamberger, a professor in the University of Prague 
in Bohemia.
She was a member of C.S.P.S. lodge.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Saturday noon until the hour of 
the services Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 3, 1939  P. 2
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[d. 03-02-1939/age 76 yrs./cause: cerebral sclerosis/bur. on Joseph Kostlevy lot]


JOSEPH KOSTLIVY

HEART ATTACK FATAL TO JOSEPH KOSTLEVY, 69 
Fourth Ward Supervisor in Apparent Health is Stricken in His Sleep 
Death, due to a heart attack, claimed Joseph Kostlevy, well known resident of 
the city and member of the County Board, at his home on North Ninth street today. 
Mr. Kostlevy passed away in his sleep, discovery of his death being made by Mrs. 
Kostlevy when she called him this morning and he failed to respond. Investigation 
revealed that Mr. Kostlevy had been dead for some time and physicians add that 
his passing had been without struggle.
Although not in robust health for some time, Mr. Kostlevy had not been confined 
to his home and was about as usual yesterday, attending a conference of officers 
of the Opera House company and had been in his usual health. He had not complained 
last evening when he retired at the usual hour and had been about the house reading 
as usual during the evening. Mrs. Kostlevy had prepared the morning meal and then 
called her husband and was overcome by the shock of the discovery of his death.
Came Here In 1881 
Mr. Kostlevy, a native of Bohemia, was born March 4, 1862, having passed his 69th 
birthday Wednesday. He came to America and Manitowoc in 1881 and was one of the 
pioneer millwrights of the state, having been employed with the old Truman and 
Cooper company for many years and later with the Fleigler mill. After retiring from 
his position Mr. Kostlevy was named manager of the Opera House which he conducted 
for four years for the Slavansko-Lili society. Mr. Kostlevy later became associated 
with R. C. Klingholz and Anton Wilda in the Klingholz company which closed its 
business in 1919. Since that time Mr. Kostlevy had lived a retired life, except for 
his service to the community as a member of the County Board from the Fourth ward, 
accepting election eight years ago and being returned for four terms, practically 
without opposition. He was to have been a candidate for election in the April 
election.
Wife and Two Children Survive 
Besides his wife, whom he married here, Mr. Kostlevy is survived by two children, 
Mrs. Walter Brey of Chicago, and Dr. Fred Kostlevy, of Milwaukee. One brother, Anton, 
resides in Bohemia, and a sister preceded Mr. Kostlevy in death two years ago.
Mr. Kostlevy was one of the founders of the Opera House society and had been 
identified with its existence for years. He was a man who enjoyed the confidence and 
esteem of his associates and friends and was a good citizen, conscientious in his 
duty to his home, family and the community.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon but complete arrangements have not 
been made.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 6, 1931  P. 1
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[Joseph L. KOSTLEVY/bur. 3-9-1931/age 69 yrs/cause: myocarditis]


LIBBIE KOSTLIVY

Mrs. Anton Kostlivy, 80, of 827 N. Eighth St., died Thursday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Frazier Mortuary, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating, with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Kostlivy, nee Libbie Nespor, was born May 12, 1874, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Julia Nespor. She was 
married to Anton Kostlivy, Dec. 23, 1903.
Survivors include two brothers, Milosh of Manitowoc and Daniel 
of Brimingham, Ala.; four sisters, Mrs. Carl Geisler, Mrs. Al 
Hendricks, Mrs. William Bruechert and Mrs. Ladonia Geisler of 
Manitowoc; and 14 nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 4, 1955 P.13
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[d. 02-03-1955/age 80 yrs./bur. on Peter Kostlevy lot]


PETR KOSTLIVY

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Year Ago (1890)
Peter Kostlevy(sic) of this city, died on the 19th inst., aged 81. He had been 
in poor health for a long time but was sick abed for only four weeks. He was one 
of the early settlers of Kossuth having come to that town in 1848.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 24, 1915
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[Peter KOSTLEVY/bur. 06-21-1890/age 81 yrs./cause: old age]


FRED KOSTOMLATSKY

DIED - at his home in this city about midnight of Friday last from paralysis, 
Frank Kostomlatsky(sic). Mr. Kostomlatsky was born in Neudorf, Bohemia, 
March 26, ?, He came to America 41 years ago settling first in Milwaukee. He 
came from that city to Manitowoc in 1858 and went into the mercantile business.
He was well known to our citizens as a gentleman of wide reading and culture, 
of strict integrity and general winning manner, which won him many friends. 
His funeral took place yesterday from his residence under the auspices of the 
Odd Fellows society of which he had been a member and the large attendance 
showed conclusively the esteem in which he was held.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1886 page 7
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Death last Fri. of 60-year old Mr. F. Kostomlatzky.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Oct. 1886
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[bur. on Anna Kostomlatzky lot]


ANNA B. KOTCHE

Mrs. Anna B. Kotche, 88, formerly of 1309 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kotche, nee Anna Lilly, was born Dec. 21, 1885, at Sherry, Wis., daughter 
of the late John and Catherine Porazel Lilly. She was married to Joseph Kotche 
in October of 1907 at Rib Lake. He preceded her in death in May of 1940. She was 
a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son, Edwin Kotche, of Rockford, Ill., a sister, Mrs. John 
(Emma) Haumschild, of Arpin, Wis., five grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 
a great great granddaughter, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A son and a 
daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Ninth Street Chapel, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, where a wake where a wake 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Hephner. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 1974  P. 23
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[d. 04-24-1974/age 88 yrs./widow of Joseph Kotche]
[amputated lower limb/bur. 04-23-1974]
(21 Dec 1885/Apr 1974/SSDI)


ELLA KOTCHE

Mrs. Ella Kotche, 74, of 1134 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Rockwood Lutheran Church, the Rev. 
David Worgull officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kotche, nee Ella Fruhriep, was born May 15, 1889, in the Town of Newton, 
daughter of the late Wiliam and Sophia Buck Fruhriep Jr. She was married to 
Albert Pingel and they lived at Newton until his death. She was married in 
1936 to Adolph Kotche. He preceded her in death in 1952.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Elda) Mott, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and a 
brother, Adolph Fruhriep, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, two nieces, three grandchildren 
and five great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be removed to the church 
where the body will lie in state until time of service. Memorials can be made 
to Rockwood Lutheran church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 22, 1964  P. 18 
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[d. 4-21-1964/age 74 yrs./widow (#2) of Adolph Kotche]


HARVEY KOTCHE

3 DIE IN RAPIDS AUTO TRAGEDY
FOURTH SERIOUSLY INJURED AND MAY NOT SURVIVE AS CAR CARRIED INTO MILL RACE AT 
OURADA MILL TODAY
Girl Driver of Car Fails to Negotiate Turn in Road at Foot of Hill and
Machine Plunges Through Guard Rail - Two Girls and Youth Meet Death
Grim and relentless tragedy was carried into four homes of the city early this 
morning when two girls and a boy were killed and a fourth youth sustained severe 
injuries when the automobile in which they were riding crashed through a bridge 
protection railing at the Ourada Mill at Manitowoc Rapids and plunged 25 feet to 
the bottom of the mill race.
The dead are:
LORRAINE RUGOWSKI, 15, driver of the car.
EMILY MROZINSKI, 16
HARVEY KOTCHE, 19
Car Owner Injured
Vincent Cherney, 21 year old owner of the automobile he purchased a month ago, 
is in critical condition at the Holy Family hospital. All others met practically 
instantaneous deaths and Cherney was unconscious for some time before he was able 
to crawl up the steep embankment and wake Joseph Ourada, owner of the mill, to 
have the latter call physicians and the city ambulance to the scene. He suffered 
concussion of the brain, from multiple contusions and it is feared internal 
injuries. Unless complications set in he has a fair chance to recover.
Failed To Make Turn
The four occupants of the cabriolet, with Miss Mrozinski and Kotche in the rumble 
seat and Miss Rugowski and Cherney in the front seat, had been together during the 
entire evening and were on their way back to Manitowoc after visiting several places 
in the county. They were driving north on Highway 42 and the accident occurred when 
Miss Rugowski failed to negotiate the curve near the bottom of the long winding hill.
The car took a flimsy guard rail along and then plunged to the bottom of the mill 
race.
Force of the impact sent Miss Mrozinski and Kotche to the bottom of the rumble seat 
and the cover slammed shut to imprison them. The other two occupants of the car are 
believed to have remained in the seat although when Ourada arrived at the scene he 
found Miss Rugowski, still alive and moaning piteously, at the side of the car in 
the shallow waters of the mill race.
Unidentified For Hours
The dead girls were not identified for hours after the tragedy, police of the city 
notifying the parents of the accident after it was learned that the girls had not 
returned home during the night. Pitiful scenes were enacted at the Wattawa, Urbanek 
& Schlei mortuary as parents or other relatives made identification complete.
Grief stricken relatives, waiting at home to learn whether other members of the 
family had identified the dead girls, as victims of the terrible tragedy, were over-
come by grief when they learned the sad truth. Mrs. Edward Rugowski, mother of the 
young girl, became hysterical as she waited to learn if her missing daughter was one 
of the crash victims.
Second Death In Family
The death of Miss Mrozinski was the second in a month in the family, her father, 
Theodore Mrozinski, passing away a few weeks ago. Her mother preceded her in death 
six years ago but she leaves a number of sisters and brothers as survivors.
Young Kotche was an orphan, his parents dying during the influenza epidemic of 1918 
and for the past eight years the boy lived in Manitowoc, being employed at the Sigman 
Cash Store on Washington Street since his graduation from high school in 1929.
Car Rolled Over
Belief that the cabriolet must have rolled over backwards after making the leap into 
the chasm was expressed by Sheriff Herman Carstens who arrived at the scene shortly 
after young Cherney had crawled on hands and knees to the home occupied by Joseph 
Ourada, operator of the mill at the Rapids.
The car, the sheriff said, apparently was being driven at a fast rate as one of the 
protection planks was hurled from the south to the north side of the opening cut through 
by the mill race. It was thought by the sheriff that the car, in its descent, struck one 
of the log supports between the abutments and then rolled over to and on its four wheels 
in the bottom of the mill race.
When Sheriff Carstens arrived at the scene, Miss Rugowski and Cherney were the only ones 
to be readily noticed as Cherney was about the scene and Miss Rugowski was in the water 
at the side of the car.
Fingers Through Opening
A search for Miss Mrozinski and Kotche had proved unavailing until one of the men aiding 
police and the sheriff noticed fingers sticking out from an opening where the rumble seat 
had closed. The efforts of several persons were required to force the rumble seat open 
and the two bodies were found crumpled on the floor.
So great was the force of the impact that the feet of Kotche were wedged in underneath 
the driver's seat and it took considerable time before he could be extricated. Doctor G.W. 
Hoffman arriving at the scene in response to a call from the sheriff as the authorities 
were seeking to release the bodies of Miss Mrozinski and Kotche pronounced the three 
victims to be dead.
May Have Lain A Long Time
A possibility that the dead and injured had been at the bottom of the mill race for a 
considerable period of time was seen by the sheriff as all of his efforts to learn where 
the four had been after leaving Shoto at about 11:30 o'clock have met failure.
The two girls were seen walking up Eighth street at about 8 o'clock last night and the 
boys ere observed by a night patrolman as they drove along the same street at about 8:30. 
It is believed that the boys met the girls later and that they then went to Shoto, 
remaining there for some time before starting their trip.
Diver Uncertain Of Time
Cherney, the owner of the car and occupant of the front seat with Miss Rugowski, told 
Sheriff Carstens at the hospital soon after the accident that he had no knowledge of 
the speed at which the car was being driven before the crash came and said that he was 
unaware of their danger. He also stated that he did not know at what time the accident 
occurred but it is believed now that it occurred about 12 o'clock and that Cherney did 
not sufficiently regain consciousness to wake Mr. Ourada until about three-quarters of 
an hour later or at about 12:45 o'clock.
No Inquest
Coroner W.G. Kemper declared today that there would be no inquest held to determine the 
causes of the tragedy as it was obviously an accident and because of the difficulty in 
fixing responsibility in accidents of that nature.
Attended School Here
All of the victims attended school here. Miss Mrozinski recently graduating from the 
Washington Junior high school, Miss Rugowski had completed part of her studies at the 
high school and was continuing her work at the vocational school while Kotche graduated 
from the Lincoln high school in this city after attending the district school in the 
town of Kossuth.
Miss Rugowski was born in Manitowoc on February 2, 1916 and lived here her entire life, 
making her home with her parents, Ex-Alderman and Mrs. Edward Rugowski, Sr., at 815 S. 
Eighteenth street. Besides her parents she is survived by three brothers, Henry, Edward, 
Jr., and Louis, all of Manitowoc and one sister, Mrs. James Beamish, Springfield, 
Ohio.
Emily Mrozinski was also born in Manitowoc, her birth date being February 24, 1915. Her 
death is the second one in the family within a month and her only immediate survivors 
are three brothers, Anton, Alois and Louis and three sisters, Irene, Serena and Elsie, 
all of Manitowoc, and living at the family home at 1225 S. Nineteenth street.
February was also the birth month of the third victim, Harvey Kotche. He was born in 
the town of Kossuth on February 25, 1912 and spent his early life in that town. Shortly 
after the death of his parents, he came to Manitowoc where he attended the public schools 
and he continued to make his home at 1027 Menasha Avenue during the time he was employed 
in this city.
The car in which the four were passengers is wrecked beyond repair.
Arrange Services
Miss Mrozinski and Kotche will be buried on Wednesday while funeral services for Miss 
Rugowski will be held on Thursday morning. The services for Miss Mrozinski will be 
held from the home at 1225 S. Nineteenth at 8:30 o'clock and from St. Mary's church 
at 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning with the Rev. Pociecha officiating at the church
services and at the St. Mary's cemetery where interment will take place. The body is 
to be taken from the Shimek & Schwartz mortuary to the home after 6 o'clock tonight.
Services for Harvey Kotche will be held from the residence at 1027 Menasha avenue at 
2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Otto Menke will be in charge at the home and at 
the cemetery but the place of interment had not been decided. The body will be taken 
to his home tomorrow afternoon.
Miss Rugowski will be buried Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface church 
with interment taking place at St. Mary's cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News  Monday, August 17, 1931  pg. 1
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[cause: accidental death automobile accident/bur. on Beatrice and Erna Kotche lot]


JEFFREY CARL KOTCHE

Jeffrey "Jeff" Kotche, age 49, of Chilton, died unexpectedly on Aug. 22, 2007, 
at Chilton Memorial Hospital.
Jeffrey was born on April 29, 1958, to Donald Kotche and Cynthia (Shoblaska) 
Kotche. Jeffrey lived in Manitowoc and Chilton his entire life, and was known 
for his compassion of animals, his love of music, playing the mandolin, harmonica 
and guitar, and also writing music. He had worked at Kohler; had his own seal-
coating business at one time; and later on restored antique farm tractors.
Jeffrey is survived by his stepfather: Norman Fesing, of the home in Chilton; 
his sister: Jessica (Bob) Hill, daughter: Brittney Olson, his aunt: Rita Janda, 
his uncle: Clark Shoblaska and significant other, Judi Mason, and cousin: Shane 
Shoblaska, all of Two Rivers; also, sister Dana (Ned) Glynn, Elbert, Colo., and 
their children: Dustin and Diana Roberts, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and brother: 
Nic Scott, of Ojo Caliente, N.M. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his mother: 
Cynthia Fesing, and his father: Donald Kotche.
Private funeral services were held on Aug. 28, 2007.
Herald Times Reporter, August 29, 2007 P. A3


JOSEPH KOTCHE

Funeral services for Joseph Kotche, 71, retired farmer who was found dead 
yesterday afternoon with a self-inflicted shotgun charge through his heart, 
will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
funeral home at Two Rivers.
The Rev. F. E. Schlueter of the Emanuel Evangelical church will officiate 
and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery in Manitowoc.
Mr. Kotche was born in Cooperstown Nov. 10, 1868. For many years he operated 
a farm on Two Rivers route 2 and about eight years ago he moved to Two Rivers. 
He married Miss Anna Lilly.
Survivors are the widow; two sons, Gordie and Edwin, both of Rockford, Ill.; 
two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Parisek of Denmark, and Mrs. John Meyer of Francis 
Creek; two brothers, Frank of Francis Creek and Adolph of Rockwood; and five 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 28, 1940  P.2
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[d. 05-27-1940/age 71 yrs./cause: self inflicted gunshot wound/
bur. on Mrs. Anna Kotche lot]


EMMA C. KOTICK    (d. 1966)

Mrs. Emma Kotick, 90, of 631 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at 
home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Kotick was born Oct. 25, 1875 at Maribel. She practiced naprapathy.
She is survived by three daughters, Miss Marcella, who lived with her mother, 
Mrs. Frank (Muriel) Janesky of Manitowoc and Mrs. John (Carol) Barkel of Malta, 
Mediterranean; a brother, Charles L. of Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. James 
Strouf of Stratford, Wash.; and a grandson, Jay Janeskey of Manitowoc. She was 
a member of the Order of Eastern Star and past president of the Women's Benefit 
Assn. A son, Franklin, died in 1945. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 am Tuesday. The casket will not be 
opened. Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc or the 
Shriners Children's Hospital.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 14, 1966 page T7


EMMA KOTICK    (d. 1972)

Mrs. Ernst Kotick, 87, of 3202 Wonderview Dr., Dayton, Ohio, died 
Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kotick, nee Emma Hrudka, was born Nov. 28, 1884, at Francis Creek, 
daughter of the late Frank and Mary Titera Hrudka. She attended schools in 
Francis Creek. She was married to Ernst Kotick in 1913 at Manitowoc. Her 
husband preceded her in death in 1922. She resided in Manitowoc until 1944, 
when she moved to Chicago, living there a short time. She then moved to 
California, where she resided 17 years. In 1971, she moved to Dayton to 
reside with her daughter. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star 
No. 169 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son, John, of Redding, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Marie 
Hall, of Dayton; two sisters, Mrs. Lester (Libby) Kautsky, of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Joseph (Blanche) Boyd, of Lawton, Okla., five grandchildren and three 
great grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening 
and Tuesday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Roberta 
Miller Missionary Fund, Whittier Aerie Baptist Fellowship, 10005 S. Cole St., 
Whittier, Calif.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 17, 1972
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[Emma H. Kotick/d. 07-15-1972 at Dayton OH/age 87 yrs./widow of Ernest Kotick]
(28 Nov 1884/Jul 1972/SSDI)


ERNEST KOTICK

ILL TEN DAYS, DEATH COMES TO ERNEST KOTICK 
Ernest Kotick, 631 North Ninth street, died at the Holy Family hospital at 2 
o’clock this afternoon following an illness of ten days. Mr. Kotick was removed 
to the hospital last Wednesday. He failed steadily and death came this afternoon. 
The funeral arrangements have not been made and the date will depend upon word 
received from relatives in a distant part of the United States.
Ernest Kotick was 38 years old and was born at Greenstreet, Town of Cooperstown, 
July 24, 1884. He grew to manhood in Manitowoc county, receiving his education 
in the rural schools and was married here March 26, 1913. For a number of years 
the family made its home at Florence, Wis., where the deceased was engaged in 
business which he later disposed of to his partner and the family returned to 
this city to live about seven years ago. For a number of years Mr. Kotick was 
employed by the Aluminum Goods at Two Rivers and lately has been employed by 
the Manitowoc Shipbuilding corporation.
Mr. Kotick is survived by his widow, two children, John Frederick and Marie 
Frances, his mother, Mrs. Frances Kotick of this city, two brothers, Frank of 
Tacoma and C. L. of Olympia, Wash., and three sisters, Mrs. James Strouf, 
Stratford, Wash., Mrs. Walter Wegner of Cooperstown and Miss Emma Kotick, city. 
He was a member of Fisher Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Florence, Wis., of 
Manitowoc Chapter No. 15 Royal Arch Masons and of the local chapter of the 
Eastern Star. The local Masonic lodge will be in charge of the funeral. 
Manitowoc Herald News, June 26, 1922  P. 8 
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The funeral of Ernest Kotick will be held Thursday afternoon from the home, 
613 North Ninth street and will be in charge of the Masonic order. Service 
will be held at the home at 2 o’clock and burial will be at Evergreen. 
Manitowoc Herald News, June 27, 1922  P. 8
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Ernest Kotick, died at the Holy Family hospital at 2 o'clock Monday 
afternoon following an illness of ten days. He was removed to the 
hospital last week.
The deceased was 38 years old and was born at Greenstreet, Town of 
Cooperstown, July 24, 1884. He grew to manhood in Manitowoc county, 
receiving his education in the rural schools and was married here 
to Emma Hrudka, March 26, 1913. For a number of years the family 
made its home at Florence, Wis., where the deceased was engaged in 
business which he later disposed of to his partner and the family 
went to Tacoma, Wash., where they lived a year, returning to this 
city about seven years ago. For a number of years Mr. Kotick was 
employed by the Aluminum Good at Two Rivers and lately has been 
employed by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding corporation.
Mr. Kotick is survived by his widow, two children, John Frederick 
and Marie Frances, his mother, Mrs. Frances Kotick of this city, 
two brothers, Frank of Tacoma and C. L. of Olympia, Wash., and 
three sisters, Mrs. James Strouf, Stratford, Wash., Mrs. Walter 
Wegner of Cooperstown and Miss Emma Kotick, city. He was a member 
of Fisher Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Florence, Wis., of 
Manitowoc Chapter
The Manitowoc Pilot, June 29, 1922, Page 1
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[bur 06-28-1922/cause: tubercular meningitis/bur. on Emma Kotick lot]


FRANKLIN KOTICK

Franklin Kotick, 38, former Manitowoc resident, died suddenly Sunday at his 
home in Appleton, suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Valley Funeral 
home, Appleton. The body will be brought to Manitowoc, with interment at 
Evergreen cemetery at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Kotick, son of Dr. Emma Kotick of 631 North Ninth street, city, was born 
in Milwaukee and later came to Manitowoc. He entered the University of 
Wisconsin at Madison, being graduated from a chemists course. For the last 
three years he had been a chemist for the Western Condensing company at 
Appleton. In 1942 he married Miss Mabel Nott. 
During his residence in Manitowoc Mr. Kotick was active in the Masquers, 
taking part in several of the plays staged by the group.
Survivors are his wife; mother; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Jansky and Marcella, 
both of this city, Carol More of Dallas, Tex. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 30, 1945  P. 2
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[d. 04-29-1945 at Appleton, WI/age 38 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Emma Kotick lot-his mother]


MARCELLA P. KOTICK

Miss Marcella P. Kotick, 89, of 631 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening, April 16, 1990, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First 
Presbyterian Church. Rev. William B. Plank will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born December 3, 1900, at Green Street, in the Township of Cooperstown, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Emma Kotick Paulu. She moved 
from the Green Street area to Milwaukee as a young child and then moved to 
Manitowoc in 1919 where she has lived since that time. She worked for the Bell 
Telephone Company in Manitowoc for 30 years, retiring in 1965. Miss Kotick was 
a member of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County Braille Club 
and Manitowoc Organic Health Club.
Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Muriel Janesky of Manitowoc, 
Carol and John Barkel of Miles, Virginia; a niece, Jay Gospodarek of Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin; three grandnephews; other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by a brother, Franklin in 1945 and a brother-in-law, Frank 
Janesky in 1983.
Friends may call at Phipps Chapel on Thursday from 12 noon until the time of 
services. Memorials would be appreciated for First Presbyterian Church or the 
American Cancer Society Manitowoc County. Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter 


ARTHUR J. KOTT

Arthur J. Kott, 76, of 1202 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died late Sunday afternoon, 
April 22, 1990, at the family residence.
Private family funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home. Rev. Arnold Wolfgram will officiate and burial will follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Born June 25, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Emily Hrabik Kott. 
He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and attended Manitowoc Schools. He married 
Gertrude Lemke, August 30, 1941, at St. John St. James Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. Prior to his retirement in 1978, he had been employed for 
33 years with Manitowoc Shipbuilding at Manitowoc, where he was very active in 
the construction of the 13 submarines for World War II. He was also employed for 
5 years at Bay Shipbuilding at Sturgeon Bay. He retired as a Foreman plus Ship 
Supervisor.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude, a son, Gary of Appleton; a daughter and 
son-in-law, Bev and Paul Rathsack of Manitowoc; three grandchildren (private); 
a sister, Mrs. Gladys Steinbrecher of Sheboygan Falls; a brother, John Kott of 
Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Margaret Kott of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law and 
brother-in-law, Adeline and william Thuerwachter of Texas; a niece and her 
husband, Sharon and Joe Richardson of Sheboygan Falls; a nephew, David 
Thuerwachter of Texas; a nephew and his wife, Mike and Patricia Lecamus of 
Texas.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at Pfeffer Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, April 1990


EMILY KOTT

Mrs. John Kott, 78, of 1511 New. York Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Kott, the former Emily Hrabik, was born Sept. 18, 1888, at Kewaunee, 
daughter of the late Martin and Anna Paulu Hrabik. She was married to Mr. 
Kott in 1907, and he died in September, 1961.
Survivors include two sons, Arthur and John of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. 
Lloyd Steinbrecher of Sheboygan Falls, three brothers, Frank of Manitowoc, 
George of Chicago and Martin of Fond du Lac, two sisters, Mrs. Reinhardt 
Griebling and Mrs. Louis Raatz of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren. A son, a daughter and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 15, 1967  P. 11
*******
[d. 05-15-1967/age 78 yrs./widow of John Kott]


ETHEL KOTT

BABIES DEATH BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY 
SAMPLE PILLS PICKED UP FROM FLOOR
Accidental upsetting of a small box of sample pills onto the floor 
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kotts (sic), Huron street, cost the 
life of the infant daughter of the home, little Ethel, aged 18 months, 
whose death was due to convulsions, believed to have been caused by 
some of the pills which the child is thought to have swallowed. One 
of the pills, with the coating off, was taken from the child's mouth 
but it is believed that she partook of others and that they were 
responsible for her condition. The pills were sugar coated and were 
probably eaten for candy by the babe. The child was in apparently 
good health this morning, being attacked by convulsions later.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the late home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 22, 1916 P.1
*********
[Ethel Ruth/bur. 04-24-1916/cause: convulsions/bur. on John Kott lot]
*********
Mike Hrabik has returned to Fond du Lac after attending the 
funeral of his niece, Ethel Kott.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday April 26, 1916 P.3


GERTRUDE KOTT

Gertrude H. Kott, age 77, of 1202 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
August 31, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 1994, at First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will 
be the Revs. Arno Wolfgramm and Bruce Bitter with burial to follow in the 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The former Gertrude Lemke was born July 7, 1917, in Morrison, daughter of the 
late Waldemar and Amanda Maertz Lemke. She married Arthur J. Kott on August 30, 
1941, at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. He preceded 
her in death April 22, 1990. Mrs. Kott was a member of First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. 
Survivors include a son, Gary Kott, Manitowoc, one daughter and son-in-law, Bev 
and Paul Rathsack, Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Adeline and William 
Thuerwachter, Galveston, Texas; three grandchildren, Michelle and her husband, 
Scott Novy, Steven and his fiancee, Lisa Schad, Jeffrey; one great granddaughter, 
Marisa Novy; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Steinbrecher, Sheboygan Falls, Margaret 
Kott, Manitowoc; a nephew, David of Houston, Texas, and his children; a niece 
Sharon Richardson and her husband, Joe of Oostburg and their children; cousins; 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a 
brother, Gerhold in 1929. 
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 2, 
1994, and Saturday morning at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church from 
10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 1, 1994 p.A2


JOHN KOTT    (d. 1961)

John Kott Sr., 74, of 1511 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at
his home after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral
Home, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kott was born March 10, 1887 at Alaska, Wis., the son of the late Joseph
and Ottila Hruska Kott. He was married in 1907 to Emily Hrabik, at Manitowoc.
The Kotts always resided here. He was employed for 49 years at the boiler
works at the Manitowoc Shipyards, retiring as a hull foreman Aug. 1, 1954.
He was a member of Boilermaker's Local 443, of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, two sons Arthur and John Jr., of Manitowoc; one
daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Steinbrecher of Sheboygan Falls; four sisters, Mrs. John
Hoss of Brookfield, Ill., Miss Mary Kott of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. John Schrankel
of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Charles Kasal, of De Pere, three grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. A son, Roland preceded him in death Aug. 12. A
daughter, Ethel, also preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 30, 1961  p.M-9
*********
[d. 09-29-1961/age 74 yrs.]


JOHN KOTT    (d. 1991)

John Martin Kott
Baptism • U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970
Name	John Martin Kott
Baptism Age	0
Event Type  Baptism
Birth Date  23 Nov 1923
Baptism Date  23 Mar 1924
Baptism Place  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Church  First Presbyterian Church
Father  John Kott
Mother  Emily Kott
"U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970"
*****
John Martin Kott
Military • U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name	John Martin Kott
Race	White
Age	18
Birth Date	23 Nov 1923
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Registration Date	30 Jun 1942
Registration Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Employer	Manitowoc Ship Bldg Corp S 16th St Manitowoc, Wis
Height	5''7"
Weight	156
Complexion	Light
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Blue
Next of Kin	John Kott Sr
"U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
*****
John Martin Kott
Death • U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name	John Martin Kott
Gender	Male
Birth Date	23 Nov 1923
Death Date	7 Dec 1991
SSN	398169644
Enlistment Branch	NAVY
Enlistment Date	24 Apr 1943
Discharge Date	31 Jan 1946
Page number	1
"U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010"
*****
John M. Kott
Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name	John M. Kott
Social Security Number	398-16-9644
Birth Date	23 Nov 1923
Issue year	Before 1951
Issue State	Wisconsin
Death Date	7 Dec 1991
"U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
*****
John Martin Kott
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1959-1997
Name	John Martin Kott
Death Date	7 Dec 1991
Location	Manitowoc
Certificate	033093
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1959-1997"


MARGARET KOTT

Margaret E. Kott, age 84, of 816 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
March 20, 1997, at St. Mary's Home for the Aged, Manitowoc.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, 1997, at First 
Lutheran Church chapel. Rev. William Dexheimer Pharris will officiate.
She was born March 21, 1912, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Dr. Otto and 
Caroline Kansier Wernecke. Margaret was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High 
School class of 1930. She married Roland Kott in 1951 at Manitowoc. He preceded 
her in death in 1961. Margaret was employed with the Wisconsin Telephone Company 
for many years. She was a member of the Friends of the Library.
Survivors include a sister, Caroline Pharris, Milwaukee; two sisters-in-law, Grace 
Hessel and Kathryn Wernecke, both of Manitowoc; eight nieces and nephews; 18 great-
nieces and nephews, five great-great nieces; many cousins, other relatives and 
friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Wernecke, 
and two brothers, Henry and Otto Wernecke.
Friends may call at First Lutheran Church Chapel from 9:30 a.m. Monday until the 
time of service at 10:30 a.m.
Memorials preferred to St. Mary's Home for the Aged or the donor's choice.
The family extends special gratitude to the nurses of the Oncology Unit of Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center and also the staff of St. Mary's Home for the Aged 
for their compassionate and wonderful care.
"Muggie" will be remembered by all for her hearty laugh, her lively spirit and 
unconditional love.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 21, 1997 P. A2
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County Clerk Albert Ettzlaff has issued marriage licenses to the following 
couples…
Roland H. Kott of 1511 New York Ave., Manitowoc and Margaret E. Wernecke of 
715-A N. Sixth St., Manitowoc. They were married Oct. 9.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 9, 1951 P.


ROLAND H. KOTT

Roland H. Kott, 53, of 715A N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday 
at Elks Counry Club 35th reunion of the 1926 graduating class of Lincoln High 
School.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc .
Mr. Kott was born June 12, 1908, at Manitowoc, son of John and Emily Hrabik Kott 
Sr. He married Margaret Wernecke Oct. 9, 1951, at Manitowoc, and had been a tool 
room supervisor at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He was a member of Local 443 of 
the Boilermakers Union.
Survivors include his wife; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kott Sr., of Manitowoc; 
two brothers, Arthur and John Jr. of Manitowoc; and a sister, Mrs. Lloyd Steinbrecher, 
of Sheboygan Falls . 
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 14, 1961  P. 11
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[age 53 yrs./bur. on Caroline A.C. Wernecke lot]
(12 Jun 1908/Aug 1961/SSDI)


PAULINE KOUKALIK

Mrs. Pauline Koukalik, 78, of 1108 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at her 
residence.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Tuesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. 
in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Koukalik, nee Pauline Mezera, was born Dec. 7, 1898, in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Younger Mezera. She was 
married to Wenzel Koukalik Nov. 11, 1919, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. 
The couple operated the Dairy Farmers Cheese Factory in Tisch Mills until 1942 
when they moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Koukalik preceded her in death July 16, 1969. 
She was a member of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar Society and Manitowoc 
Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Merlin and Kathryn Koukalik of 
Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Sylvester Jansky of Elgin, Ill.; 
five grandchildren, Carolyn York of Chicago, Marcia Huddleston of Elgin, Paula 
Mitchell of Phoenix, Ariz., James Koukalik of Manitowoc and Nancy Koukalik of 
Lakeland, Fla., and four grandchildren.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon where a prayer service will be at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, October 10, 1977  P. 3
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[widow of Wenzel Koukalik]


WENZEL KOUKALIK

Mezera-Koukolik. (sic)
At Tisch Mills today the Rev. John Rous officiating at the ceremony, Miss 
Pauline Mezera and Wenzil Koukolik both residents of the village were united 
in marriage. They will make their home at Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 11, 1919 P.6


ANNA C. KOURIL

Mrs. Joseph (Anna) Kouril, 94, a resident of Holy Family Hospital Extended Care, 
formerly of 532 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, April 30, at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Hearth (sic) Catholic 
Church. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Kouril was born Feb. 22, 1888, at Two Creeks, Wis., daughter of the late 
Frank and Anna Schleis Karas. She grew up and was educated in the Two Creeks area 
moving to Manitowoc in later years. She was married to Amos Chadek, he preceded 
her in death in 1926. She was then married to Joseph Kouril, he preceded her in 
death in 1953. Mrs. Kouril was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sister, Mrs. Josephine Dvorak of Mishicot and Mrs. Lucille 
Henrickson of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two 
brothers and three sisters.
There will be no visitation. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in 
charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 1982 P. 3
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[d. 40 Apr 1982/age 94 yrs/widow of Amos Chadek and Joseph Kouril/bur. on Frank Karas lot]


ANTONIE KOURIL

MRS. KOURAL (sic) IS STROKE VICTIM
Old Resident of Manitowoc Dies At Home Last Night
Ill only three days, Mrs. Antonia (sic) Koural, aged 64 years, died 
at her home, 2102 New York avenue, at 11 o'clock Wednesday night. 
She had suffered a stroke.
Funeral arrangements will be made after a daughter, Mrs. Otto Ribbeck, 
Racine, arrives here this evening.
Mrs. Koural, nee Cherny, was the widow of Vincent Koural, who died six 
years ago. She was born in Bohemia in 1868 and came to Manitowoc in 1904.
One son, Joseph Koural, 2102 New York avenue, a daughter, Mrs. Otto 
Ribbeck, Racine, and a sister and brother in Bohemia survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 8, 1932 P.1
********
[Mrs. Antonia Kouril/cause: myocarditis]


JOSEPH KOURIL

Joseph Kouril, 62, (photo) of 413 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Scared Heart Catholic chruch. The Rev. 
L.M. Schorn will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Military 
rites will be conducted at the grave by the American Legion.
Born Feb. 18, 1891, at Prague, Bohemia, he came with his parents when 10 to the 
United States. He was employed for years as a sheet metal worker at the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., and until illness forced him to retire last year was a custodian 
for five years at Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake. During World War I he enlisted 
in the Canadian Army. He was a member of the Drews-Bleser Legion post and the Legion 
band and the ZCBJ lodge.
In 1947 he married the former Anna Chadek at Manitowoc, who survives in addition to 
a sister, Mrs. John Ribbeck of Union Grove, Wis.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Thursday noon until the hour of services 
Friday. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 12, 1953 P.19
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[d. 05-11-1953/age 67 yrs./bur. on Antonia Kouril lot]


VACLAV KOURIL

TRAGEDY AT KOURIL HOME CHRISTMAS EVE
Wenzel(sic) Kouril Slips on Cellar Steps, Falls and Receives Fractured Skull, 
Which Injury Causes Death 
The Christmas celebration at the Kouril home, New York avenue and Twenty-first 
street, was turned into a tragedy an hour before the time set for the evening’s 
program when Wenzel Kouril in making a trip to the basement to look after the 
furnace slipped on the cellar stairs, fell to the bottom and suffered a fractured 
skull which resulted in his death at the hospital seventeen hours later without 
regaining consciousness. The body was taken to the Urbanek and Wattawa chapel 
and the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the home of the son-in-law 
and daughter who reside in the same house with the Kouril’s. The services will 
be in charge of the Bohemian Lodge, C. Z. B. J. and burial will be at Evergreen.
Long Time Repair Man at Yards
Mr. Kouril, who has been employed as repair man in the tool ship at the yards of 
the Manitowoc Ship Building Corporation for the last seventeen years, returned 
home from work early Friday afternoon. He immediately started to make preparation 
for the evening’s celebration. He had taken a bath, changed clothes for the 
evening and just at 6 o’clock came downstairs to go to the basement and look after 
the furnace. His daughter, Mrs. Otto Pribbek, who lives in the downstairs flat, 
heard a fall and when she rushed to the cellar found the bleeding and unconscious 
form of her father on the floor. The ambulance was called and the man rushed to 
the hospital where Dr. Shimek attended him. It was found he had suffered a 
fractured skull and little hope was held out for him. Death came at 11:10 Christmas 
morning without the victim regaining consciousness.
Came Here in 1903
Born in Bohemia sixty-three years ago Mr. Kouril was married in that country thirty-
seven years ago and came to the United States in 1903, locating in this city where 
he has always since made his home. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. 
Otto Pribbeck, a son, Joseph, who has been making his home at Chicago and who 
arrived here Friday night. Two grandchildren, living here, and a brother, Joseph, 
living in Bohemia, also survive him. Outside of his membership in the Bohemian 
lodge, Mr. Kouril belonged to no fraternal orders and devoted all of his spare 
time to his family and his home.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 27, 1926  P. 12


BERNADINE KOUTECKY

Kauticky
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Kauticky
Death Date  31 Oct 1919
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[bur 11-01-1919/stillborn/bur on Charles Bull lot] 


EARL M. KOUTECKY

Earl M. Koutecky, age 74, of 904 S 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, 
February 25, 1996, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 1996, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Robert 
Meyer with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born August 19, 1921, in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Myrtle 
Willman Koutecky. Earl was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the 
class of 1939 and served with the United States Navy during World War II and the 
Korean Conflict.
Earl retired in 1962 after 23 years of service with the rank of Chief Petty 
Officer.
Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernice and Cyril Blashka, 
Manitowoc, Lola Ann and Efran Gomez, Mexico; one brother and sister-in-law, Dr. 
Dale and Lorraine Koutecky, Elm Grove, Wis. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
grand-nieces and grand-nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded 
in death by an infant sister.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 12 noon Wednesday until the time 
of service at 1:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 26, 1996 P. A2
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[single/bur. on Frank Koutecky lot]


FRANK KOUTECKY

Frank M. Koutecky, 88, of 904 S. 23rd Street, Manitowoc, died early Monday 
morning, April 13, 1987 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 2 pm Wednesday, April 15, at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Rev. Gerald Schrankler 
will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Koutecky was born November 23, 1898 at Chicago, Illinois, son of the late 
Frank and Rose Hosek Koutecky. He married the former Myrtle M. Willman in April 
of 1919 at Menominee, Michigan. She preceded him in death on June 8, 1968.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Earl Koutecky of Manitowoc 
and Dr. Dale and Lorraine Koutecky of Elm Grove, Wisconsin; two daughters and 
sons-in-law, Bernice and Cyril Blashka of Manitowoc and Lola and Efron Gomez of 
Mexico City, Mexico; four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and nieces 
and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 12 noon on Wednesday 
until the hour of service. Memorials would be appreciated to St. John United 
Church of Christ Organ Fund. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at the 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Apr. 14, 1987 page 14
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[widower of Myrtle Koutecky]


MYRTLE M. KOUTECKY

Mrs. Frank M. Koutecky, 65, of 904 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 
seven weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Koutecky, nee Myrtle M. Willman, was born Nov. 27, 1902, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late John and Christiana Qualman Willman. She was married to 
Frank Koutecky in April, 1918, at Menominee, Mich. Mrs. Koutecky was a 
resident of Manitowoc County all her life and was a member of the Woman's 
Guild of the church.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Cyril Blashka of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Efren Gomez of Mexico; two sons, Earl of Manitowoc and Dale of 
Wauwatosa; a brother, Carl, of Green Bay; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until noon Tuesday when 
the body will be removed to the church to lie in state until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 10, 1968 P.11
*******
[06-05-1968-amputated left limb/wife of Frank M. Koutecky]
[d. 06-08-1968/age 65 yrs./wife of Frank M. Koutecky]


EDNA E. KOUTNIK

Mrs. John J. Koutnik, 64 (above), of 901 North Eighth street, Manitowoc, 
died at her home Tuesday evening, following a sudden heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, Manitowoc, and at 9 o'clock at the Holy Innocents church. The Rev. 
E.A. Radey will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born Edna Wenndorf in Manitowoc in 1886, the daughter of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. William Wenndorf. She was married in 1908 to Mr. Koutnik, 
head of the Koutnik Monument works. He died in January, 1947. She was a 
member of the Altar society of the Holy Innocents congregation and the 
Elks auxiliary.
Survivors are a daughter, Mr s. L.J. Valleskey of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. 
George E. Long of Milwuakee; two brothers, Elmer E. of Manitowoc and 
Edwin J. of New York city; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m.Thursday where the rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 20, 1950 P.2
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[d. 12-19-1950/age 64 yrs./bur. on Mrs. John Koutnik lot]
********
WED AT EARLY MORNING HOUR
John Koutnik and Miss Edna Wenndorf Joined in Wedlock
Their plans kown only to members of the family, John Koutnik and Miss Edna Wenndorf, 
Southside young people, surprised friends by marrying at St. Boniface Church at 
7 o'clock this morning, Rev. Peil officiated and immediately after the service a 
wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents and later Mr. 
Koutnik and bride departed for a honeymoon trip to Chicago and other points. The 
wedding has been anticipated by friends but the date had been a secret well guarded 
by the young couple.
Mr. Koutnik is a well known young businessman of the city, conducting a marble shop 
on South Main street, having succeeded his father in the business which was established 
years ago. He is progressive and had been prominent in politics in the city and was 
recently appointed a member of the Police and Fire Commission. His bride is a daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. William Wenndorf, So. Twelfth Street and is a  charming girl of 
attractive personality. She is a native of the city and has a wide circle of friends 
who will be happy to tender well wishes for her future happiness. Mr. Koutnik and 
bride are on a honeymoon and will be absent ten days, returning here to take up their 
home on So. Main Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Nov. 4, 1908


EDWARD J. KOUTNIK

Edward J. (Chops) Koutnik, 60, of 1415 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, veteran shoe 
retailer, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a long illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. 
James Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Koutnik was born at Manitowoc Oct. 22, 1899, son of the late Wencel and 
Josephine Krause Koutnik. He attended and was graduated from Washington High 
School, Manitowoc, in 1917 and attended the University of Wisconsin. He had 
been a salesman for Mirro Aluminum Co. and as a youth became a shoe salesman. 
He was president of Koutnik and Schwartz Co., organized in 1936 and which 
maintained a retail shoe store at 938 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc.
He also was president of Lake Church Leather Products Inc., of Lake Church, Wis., 
another business enterprise which he founded. Mr. Koutnik was widely known in 
the shoe trade throughout the country. In 1931, he organized and served as first 
president of Manitowoc Pigeon Club. He was a member of Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 
687 and Drews Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion. He served in World War I. 
Mr. Koutnik married the former Florence Miller at Chicago and the couple moved 
to Manitowoc. She survives along with a daughter. Mrs. William J. Runge, of 
Shakopee, Minn., and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
o’clock this Wednesday evening.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, or to American Cancer 
Society. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 20, 1960  P. 17 
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[d. 07-19-1960/age 60 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Florence M. Koutnik lot]
********
Only immediate relatives attended the wedding of Miss Florence Miller, daughter 
of Dr. and Mrs. J.V. Miller, Huron Street and Edward Koutnik, Aluminum Goods 
representatives at Toledo, Ohio, which took place at Chicago last Thursday morning. 
After a ten day wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Koutnik will go to Toledo where they 
will make their home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Koutnik are graduates of the local high 
school with the class of '17 and Mrs. Koutnik is also a graduate of the Chicago 
School of Physical Education. She taught in the kindergarten of the Madison School 
here last year. Both young people are well and favorably known here.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 9, 1925


FLORENCE M. KOUTNIK

“I never thought I’d be around this long,” says Florence, who was born on January 23,
1899. Manitowoc has been her home for almost all of her life. “Things were so different
then – milk was delivered and sidewalks were wooden.” She went to Chicago to attend
“Mrs. Parson’s School of Physical Education” and remembers Armistice Day: “You
couldn’t move, the streets were so mobbed.” She was a kindergarten assistant for several
years and then married Edward Koutnik in 1925.
From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau 
on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
*******
[cremation]
*******
Only immediate relatives attended the wedding of Miss Florence Miller, daughter 
of Dr. and Mrs. J.V. Miller, Huron Street and Edward Koutnik, Aluminum Goods 
representatives at Toledo, Ohio, which took place at Chicago last Thursday morning. 
After a ten day wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Koutnik will go to Toledo where they 
will make their home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Koutnik are graduates of the local high 
school with the class of '17 and Mrs. Koutnik is also a graduate of the Chicago 
School of Physical Education. She taught in the kindergarten of the Madison School 
here last year. Both young people are well and favorably known here.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 9, 1925


JOHN J. KOUTNIK

Koutnik, Head of Marble Works Here, Is Dead (photo)
John J. Koutnik, 69, of 901 North Eighth street, founder and head 
of the Koutnik Marble and Granite Works, former police and fire 
commissioner, and active for years in Manitowoc societies and clubs, 
died suddenly Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Koutnik was stricken with a heart attack as he conversed with a 
friend in front of his marble works, 1114 South Tenth street, shortly 
before 3 o'clock in the afternoon. He had just returned from Evergreen 
cemetery supervising his work there. He died before the arrival of a 
physician.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer 
funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. 
E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Koutnik was born in this city in 1878 and always resided here. 
Forty-one years ago he founded the marble and granite works. In 1908 
he married Miss Edna Wenndorf of this city. He was active in bowling 
and hunting circles of the city. Last year he was named president of 
the Elks bowling league and rolled on the Klingholz team in that 
league.
He served several terms as a member of the police and fire commission 
and was member of the Manitowoc chorus of the S.P.E.B.F.Q.A. Inc. His 
society affiliations included membership in the Manitowoc lodge of Elks, 
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Catholic Knights and Knights of Columbus.
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. L.J. Valleskey of this city; 
and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Moses, Mrs. Frank Svoboda and Mrs. Louis W. 
Trippler all of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. tonight. The 
rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 15, 1947 P.2
*********
[d. 01-14-1947/age 69 yrs]
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WED AT EARLY MORNING HOUR
John Koutnik and Miss Edna Wenndorf Joined in Wedlock
Their plans kown only to members of the family, John Koutnik and Miss Edna Wenndorf, 
Southside young people, surprised friends by marrying at St. Boniface Church at 
7 o'clock this morning, Rev. Peil officiated and immediately after the service a 
wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents and later Mr. 
Koutnik and bride departed for a honeymoon trip to Chicago and other points. The 
wedding has been anticipated by friends but the date had been a secret well guarded 
by the young couple.
Mr. Koutnik is a well known young businessman of the city, conducting a marble shop 
on South Main street, having succeeded his father in the business which was established 
years ago. He is progressive and had been prominent in politics in the city and was 
recently appointed a member of the Police and Fire Commission. His bride is a daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. William Wenndorf, So. Twelfth Street and is a  charming girl of 
attractive personality. She is a native of the city and has a wide circle of friends 
who will be happy to tender well wishes for her future happiness. Mr. Koutnik and 
bride are on a honeymoon and will be absent ten days, returning here to take up their 
home on So. Main Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Nov. 4, 1908
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SOLDIER STATUE IS ERECTED IN HONOR OF ED GERL
The first soldier statue to be erected to a memory of the dead heroes 
was placed this week at Calvary Cemetery by John Koutnik and is erected 
on the Gerl lot in memory of their son Edward Gerl, who lost his life 
when the steamer Muldavia was torpedoed in the English channel in May 
1918. The statue which is life size is a work of art. It is chiseled 
out of marble and is perfect in detail showing the figure of a soldier 
true to life, complete uniform, gun, belt, hat, shoes and other equipment. 
The figure is shown standing between two stumps in a natural, life like 
position and with its base stands about seven feet in height. The statue 
which has been viewed by a great many visitors at Calvary will be 
duplicated at Evergreen cemetery where another order has been given Mr. 
Koutnik for a statue which will be placed on the family lot in memory of 
a son who lost his life in France and whose remains the government has 
been asked to forward here at the earliest opportunity.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 02, 1919 Page 7
(Note: The one in Evergreen is Otto Luecke and I think there is one
more in the county.)


ARTHUR G. KOUTSKY

Arthur G. Koutsky, 81, of 1522 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gregory Putzer will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Koutsky was born March 25, 1890, at Coleman, Wis., son of 
the late John and Anna Koutsky. He married Rose Tisler Sept. 25, 
1912, at Menchalville. They owned and operated Art's Home Bakery, 
Manitowoc. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. until 
his retirement in 1946. He was a member of Manitowoc Senior 
Citizens. His wife preceded him in death.
Survivors include three brothers, Edward, of Green Bay, Anton, 
of Gary, Ind., and Albert, of Chicago, two sisters, Mrs. Delia 
Pritzler, of Chicago and Mrs. Elsie Maike, of Oak Park, Ill., 
and nieces and nephews. A daughter, four brothers and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1971


EDWARD F. KOUTSKY

Edward F. Koutsky, 68, of 709 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at his 
home.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the 
Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Koutsky was born Jan. 29, 1901, in Kewaunee County, son of the late Frank and 
Frances Koutsky. He married Theresa Stehula June 30, 1933, at Algoma.
He was employed at the Lyse Aluminum Co., Kewaunee, for 10 years and at Algoma 
Fuel Co. for 12 years, before moving to Manitowoc in 1942. He was employed at 
Quality Beverage Co. until retiring in 1966.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. John (Marleen) Roepke and Mrs. 
Clarence (Kathleen) Tadych of Manitowoc; a brother, Louis, of Kewaunee and four 
grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 5, 1969  P. 7 
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[husband of Theresa Koutsky]


MILDRED KOUTSKY

Mr. and Mrs. A. Kautsky(sic), 426 N. Tenth street are 
mourning the death of their little son. The boy was four 
months old.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 26, 1918, Page 3
********
The newspaper got the sex of the child and the age
wrong in this obit. As it shows in Arthur's obit, he
lost a daughter and no sons. This is the only cem.
with the surname Kautsky and the cems with Koutsky
are this one and Knollwood..Knollwood does not have
burials back to 1918.
********
[bur. 04-28-1918/cause: whooping cough/bur. on Arthur F Koutksy lot]


ROSE KOUTSKY

Mrs. Arthur Koutsky, 78, of 1522 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be ata 2 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gregory Putzer, S.D.S., will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Koutsky, nee Rose Tisler, was born Jan. 2, 1892, at Franklin, daughter of 
the late Joseph and Mary Harmachek Tisler. She attended school in Menchalville. 
She was married to Arthur Koutsky Sept. 25, 1912, at Menchalville. She worked 
with her husband for 10 years at Art's Home Bakery. She was a member of the 
Manitowoc Homemakers Club and Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her husband; a brother, Lester, of Reedsville; and two sisters, 
Mrs. Erwin Kolbeck and Mrs. Mary Polivka of Manitowoc. A daughter, a brother and 
a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 1, 1970 P. 15
********
[wife of Arthur G. Koutsky]


THERESA (STEHULA) KOUTSKY

Theresa Koutsky, age 92, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
entered eternal rest on Thursday afternoon, May 27, 2004 at Aurora Medical 
Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Runge officiating. Burial 
will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Theresa was born June 30, 1911 at Bruce Crossing, Mich. She was the daughter of 
the late Edward and Bertha Krueger Stehula. On June 14, 1933, she married Edward 
Koutsky. He preceded her in death Dec. 5. 1969.
Theresa is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law: Marleen and John 
Roepke, Manitowoc; and Kathleen Tadych, Manitowoc; four grandchildren: Mike 
(Judy) Tadych; Mark Tadych; Steven (Darlene) Roepke; Susan Roepke; nine 
great-grandchildren: Dustin, Heather, Ryan, Zachary, Stacie, Crystal and Amy 
Tadych; Joshua Roepke; and Willard Dorsette; two great-great-grandchildren: 
Mallorie and Damien Tadych; one sister: Anita Richmond, Scottsdale, Ariz.; 
nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends surviving. She was 
preceded in death by her husband: Edward in 1969; along with three brothers and 
four sisters.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:30 
until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2004
*********
Theresa Koutsky, age 92, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
entered eternal rest on Thursday afternoon, May 27, 2004 at Aurora Medical Center, 
Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Runge officiating. Burial will be at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:30 until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 30, 2004


JOSEPH KOVAR

Joseph Kovar (photo), owner operator of the Kovar Tailor Shop of 112 N. Eighth 
St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at home following an illness of eight months. 
Kovar, 58, resided at 1620 New York Ave., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Kovar was born in Czechoslovakia July 9, 1898, and came to the United States 
in November of 1920, settling with a brother at Chicago Heights, Ill. He came to 
Manitowoc in 1922 and was employed at the A. A. Fanta Tailor Shop. Mr. Kovar 
returned to Europe in 1928 where on Nov. 10 of that year he married Marie Strihavkova. 
After returning to the States he bought the Fanta shop in 1929 which he operated until 
his recent illness.
Mr. Kovar was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Kiwanis Club and the Men’s Club 
of First Presbyterian Church. During World War I he served with the Austria-Hungary 
army.
Surviving him are his wife, a son, Frank, and a daughter, Nancy, at home and four 
sisters in Czechoslovakia.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 4, 1957  P. 14
*******
[d. 03-03-1957/age 58 yrs./cause: carcinomatosis]


MARY KOVAR

Mrs. Joseph Kovar, 70, of 1620 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kovar, nee Marie Strihavkova, was born Aug. 1, 1899, in Czechoslovakia, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Strihavkova. She was married to Joseph Kovar 
Oct. 10, 1928, in Czechoslovakia and they came to the United States in 1929. Mrs. 
Kovar was a former deaconess of the church and was a member of the Pythian Sisters 
and Western Bohemian Fraternal Assn. Mr. Kovar preceded her in death in 1957.
Survivors include a son, Frank, of Houston, Texas; a daughter Mrs. Gale ( Nancy ) 
Hoyer, of Midland, Mich.; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Sunday 
until noon Monday and then at the chapel.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church and Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 14, 1969  P. 17 
********
[d. 08-14-1969/age 70 yrs./widow of Joseph Kovar]


EMIL M. KOWALKE

Death of Emil Kuwalke last Sun. evening, 10 Mar. He was a young man
recently arrived from Germany and just as recently employed as a 
railroad engineer.
Der Nord Westen, 17 Mar. 1881
********
(The article describes the circumstances by which he slipped on the 
ice and was run over by the train.)
********
FATAL ACCIDENT
Emil Kowalke, an engineer on the Lake Shore & Western, and more lately
a locomotive dispatcher in the yard at this city, was killed on Thursday
evening by being crushed under a moving train.  He was getting out and(sic)
engine for the purpose of going up to the wreck near Grimm's and went on a
side track to allow the Two Rivers train to pass. The train stopped at the
water tank to take water, and Kowlke jumped aboard the baggage car to get
some cigars. Before he got the cigars the train started and he remained aboard
until the bridge was crossed. He then went out on the platform for the purpose
of jumping off, when he met Conductor Langlois, who told him to wait and he
would stop the train to allow him to get off. The bell was rung but Kowalke
not wishing to cause the trouble of stopping the train, jumped off. His feet
slipped on the snow embankment and he fell under the trucks(sic), two of them
passing over him. His left arm was cut off near the shoulder and his head and
back were badly bruised. Medical assistance was called but he lived only
three hours after the accident.
The deceased was 27 years old at the time of his death. He came to this
country May 5th, 1876, and a short while after became a fireman on the Lake
Shore & Western. He was an industrious ambitious and pains-taking young
man, and worked up until he became an engineer. Every one who knew him
speaks highly of him as a young man of exemplary habits, straightforward and
faithful. He was a half brother of Charles Remus, the road master.
The funeral
on Monday afternoon was quite largely attended.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 17, 1881
********
[age 27 yrs./cause: killed by railroad]


EMIL F. KOWALKE    (d. 1967)

Private funeral services for Emil F. Kowalke, 86, were held Wednesday at 
Watertown. He died Sunday at a home in Oconomowoc, Wis., where he had been a 
patient four months. Mr. Kowalke was a surveyor by profession. He made surveys 
in the Minocqua area for the 25 years prior to selling his business about five 
years ago. Survivors are his brothers, Otto of Madison, William and Erwin of 
Watertown and his sister, Erna of Madison and Wauwatosa, Wis.
Ironwood Daily Globe, Fri., June 9, 1967 page 2
********
[d. 06-04-1967 at Watertown WI/age 86 yrs./bur. on Fred Kowalke lot]
(17 Aug 1880/Jun 1967/SSDI)


FERDINAND KOWALKE

To Bring Body of F. Kowalke to This City
The body of Ferdinand E. Kowalke former kaukauna man and well known
here as a brother in law of H.D. Kansier, is to be brought here from
Hampton, Iowa, for burial tomorrow. The body will arrive over the 
North Western at 7:35 and will be taken immediately to Evergreen 
where services will be held and interment made. Mr. Kowalke was 75
years of age and is survived by his wife and six children. He had
made his home at Hampton for some years.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 12, 1926 p. 2


SOPHIE KOWALKE

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Oct. 1897:
Death in Kaukauna, Thurs. last week, of 42 yr. old Mrs. Fred Kawalke, 
of consumption. She leaves her husband and 6 children. The body was 
brought here and buried Sat. in the city cemetery.
*******
[cause: consumption]


CECELIA KOWALSEK

Mrs. Stanley Kowalsek of 1026 N. 14th Str., Manitowoc, died Monday at 
Columbia Hospital, Chicago.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Wednesday by Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 21, 1967  P. 5
********
Miss Cecilia Stangel, Tisch Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Stangel on Friday 
morning became the bride of Stanley Kowalsek of Manitowoc, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Kowalsek of Abrams, Wis., the ceremony being performed by Rev. E. Shimek, 
at St. Mary's Catholic church at Tisch Mills at nine o'clock in the morning. Relatives 
and a few close friends witnessed the service. Miss Lillian Stangel attended her sister 
as maid of honor and Edwin Kowalsekk was best man. The other attendants were the 
Misses Tillie Damisk and Adelaide Wojta, the bridesmaids and Edward Stangel and 
Frank Kowalsekk were groomsmen.  
Fifty guests were served dinner and supper at the Stangel home at Tisch Mills. Mr. 
and Mrs. Kowalsek left later on a wedding trip to Madison, Chicago and southern 
points to be at home to friends at 1321 South 17th Street after the 21st of August. 
Mr. Kowalsek is a machinist at the shipyards and Mrs. Kowalsekk is employed at the 
Henderson-Hoyt Co.  Out of town guests at the wedding were the parents of the groom, 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kowalsek of Abrams and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lokovsky and son, 
Frank of Chicago. 
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Aug. 18, 1927
********
[d. 11-20-1967 at Chicago IL/age 63 yrs./wife of Stanley Kowalsek]


STANLEY KOWALSEK

Stanley Kowalsek, 83, of 907 Pine St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
January 7, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
10:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kowalsek was born May 8, 1903 at Abrams, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph 
and Antionette Wozchowski Kowalczyk. He married Cecelia Stangel, August 9, 1927 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. She preceded him in death November 20, 
1967. He then married Florence Kuhnle Maresch, August 7, 1969 at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Kowalsek was employed for over 40 years at 
Manitowoc Engineering Company retiring in 1966. He was a charter member of 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church and also the Men's Athletic club of the church 
and the Machinists Local.
Survivors include his wife, Florence; a son, Leonard Kowalsek of Chicago; three 
brothers, Tony of Krakow, Wisconsin, John of Oconto Falls and Frank of West 
Allis; three sisters, Mrs. Bernice Tremble of Tampa, Florida, Mrs. Frances 
Schecki of Green Bay and Mrs. Mary Schreiner of Chicago, nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Edward and Felix and a 
sister, Helen.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 7 pm Thursday, 
where a prayer service will be 6 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Jan 7, 1987 page 16
********
Miss Cecilia Stangel, Tisch Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Stangel on Friday 
morning became the bride of Stanley Kowalsek of Manitowoc, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Kowalsek of Abrams, Wis., the ceremony being performed by Rev. E. Shimek, 
at St. Mary's Catholic church at Tisch Mills at nine o'clock in the morning. Relatives 
and a few close friends witnessed the service. Miss Lillian Stangel attended her sister 
as maid of honor and Edwin Kowalsekk was best man. The other attendants were the 
Misses Tillie Damisk and Adelaide Wojta, the bridesmaids and Edward Stangel and 
Frank Kowalsekk were groomsmen.  
Fifty guests were served dinner and supper at the Stangel home at Tisch Mills. Mr. 
and Mrs. Kowalsek left later on a wedding trip to Madison, Chicago and southern 
points to be at home to friends at 1321 South 17th Street after the 21st of August. 
Mr. Kowalsek is a machinist at the shipyards and Mrs. Kowalsekk is employed at the 
Henderson-Hoyt Co.  Out of town guests at the wedding were the parents of the groom, 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kowalsek of Abrams and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lokovsky and son, 
Frank of Chicago. 
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Aug. 18, 1927
*******
[Widower of Cecelia Kowalsek]


FLORIAN J. KOWALSKE

Florian J. Kowalski(sic), 57, of 216 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Pawelski will officiate and burial will 
be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kowalski was born June 2, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Nicholas and Rose Musial Kowalski. He served in the United States Army 
overseas in the European combat area from Nov. 18, 1943 to Nov. 12, 1945.
Survivors include a brother, Vernon of Manitowoc, four sisters, Mrs. 
Clarence Hall of Rio Dell, Calif., and Mrs. Erwin Waier, Mrs. Kenneth 
Lippet and Mrs. Raymond V. Lippert of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1971
********
[bur. on G.A.R. lots]


BABY KOWALSKI

Kowaloski
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Kowaloski
Death Date  1931
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Baby Kowalski/bur. 6-27-1931/
cause: premature placental separation bicorinuate uterous]


FRANK J. KOWALSKI

Frank J. Kowalski, age 76, of 1325 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at 
his residence Monday, February 15, 1993.
Private burial services were held at the Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born July 24, 1916, at Manitowoc, son of the late Dominic and Frances Nitka 
Kowalski. He grew up and lived in Manitowoc all of his life, attending local Schools. 
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After being discharged from the 
service he was a cab driver and drove bus for the Safeway Bus Company of Manitowoc 
for many years. He retired from Mirro Aluminum Co. as a Security Guard. He was 
married to June V. Bergquist on May 31, 1947, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on January 21, 1985.
He is survived by a nephew, Robert Lutzke, Manitowoc; other nieces and nephews, 
brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law also survive. He was preceded in death by one 
brother and three sisters.
Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1993 P. A2
**********
[widower of June V. Kowalski]


JANET MAE KOWALSKI

Janet Mae Kowalski (nee Duebner) died Nov. 11, 2005, at Beaver Dam Care Center, 
Beaver Dam. 
Jan was born in Manitowoc on June 9, 1930 to Emil and Rose Duebner. She worked 
in Manitowoc for many years as a receptionist for the Manitou Girl Scout Council, 
and also at Silver Lake College and Lakeshore Cap, Inc. 
Survivors include her daughter: Lynn (Terry) Reynolds of Juneau; granddaughter: 
Courtney Werner Reynolds of Marquette, Mich.; nephews: David (Gloria) Mlada and 
Thomas (Madelyn) Mlada; and other relatives and friends. 
Her greatest loves were the outdoors and nature, historical places, family 
genealogy, cooking and her cockatiels: Annte and Toby. A memorial service will be 
held on Nov. 17, 2005, at 1:30 p.m., at Silver Valley Supper Club, 1222 S. Alverno 
Road, Manitowoc. Per Jan's wishes, her remains will be interred privately. 
Memorials suggested, in leau of flowers, to the Girl Scouts of America. 
Pagenkopf Funeral Home, Oconomowoc, is assisting the family. 262-567-4457.
No newspaper cited


JUNE VIOLA KOWALSKI

Mrs. Frank (June V.) Kowalski, 62, of 1325 S. 11th Street, Manitowoc, died 
Monday morning, January 21, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert B. Hays will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kowalski was born June 5, 1922, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Arthur and Viola Heise Bergquist. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, 
graduating from Lincoln High School in 1940. After graduation she worked as a 
court reporter in Manitowoc County Court and then as a stenographer for the 
Family Service Association. She married Frank J. Kowalski on May 3, 1947, at 
Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kowalski was a member of Wesley 
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Frank; twin brothers, John and William Bergquist 
of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Violet) Neuman of Manitowoc, Mrs. Norman 
(Helen) Ploor of Janesville, Mrs. Louis (Betty) Leibly of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, 
and Mrs. Leo (Ione) Kahl of Manitowoc, and nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening and Wednesday until the time of 
services.
Herald Times Reporter, January 21, 1985  P. 3
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[wife of Frank J. Kowalski]


MARGARET MARY KOWALSKI 

Margaret Mary Kowalski, 96, died peacefully in her sleep on May 3, 2004. 
Her remarkable journey through life began Jan. 16, 1908, when she was 
born to Eleanor (Husse) and Anton Pilger in Manitowoc, Wis. She married 
Bernard Kowalski on Aug. 21, 1926. Bernard died in 1979 while they were 
living in California.
Margaret’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a dearly loved 
and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a 
real zest for life, a sunny attitude, a delightful sense of humor, was 
forever young in looks and thoughts, and baked the best kolaches this 
side of Bohemia. She also was an avid “TV” Packers fan, got a kick out 
of the Lambeau Leap, and was thrilled when they went to the Super Bowl. 
Friendships were so precious to her. She loved playing bridge and 
sheepshead with friends at the De Pere and Allouez Senior Centers and 
played fiercely competitive games of Scrabble and Rummy with family 
members. She liked to read, sew, cook, bake, crochet, knit and do crafts 
of all sorts. Margaret was a member of Resurrection Parish.
Margaret is survived by her children, eight grandchildren and 15 
great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceding Margaret in death were her parents; her son-in-law, Elton 
Harpt; her sisters and their spouses, Blanche Benesh, Alice Hudon, Rose 
Warren, Eleanor Paulson and Mae Mueller; and brothers and their spouses, 
Michael, Frank and Charles Pilger; sister-in-law, Elsie Nelson; and 
brothers-in-law, Ervin, Harry, Raymond and Joseph Kowalski.
Visitation will be at Resurrection Parish, 333 Hilltop Dr., Green Bay on 
Thursday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial 
will follow at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev. Paul Demuth officiating. 
Proko-Wall Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Burial 
will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
A memorial fund is being established in Margaret’s name.
“We were so privileged to have you as our Mother, Grandmother and 
Great-Grandmother and felt especially fortunate to have you with us as 
long as we did. We shall love you always!”
Herald Times Reporter, May 5, 2004
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


PATTI ANN KOZACZUK

Patti Ann Kozaczuk, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kozaczuk of 4014 Delta 
St. Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of the Angels will 
be celebrated by the Rev. Richard Heyman and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Patti Ann Kozaczuk was born Nov. 16, 1964, at Manitowoc, daughter of Robert and 
Bonita Scheidegger Kozaczuk.
Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother, Robert Jr., at home; the 
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Scheidegger, of Two Rivers; the paternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kozaczuk, of Manitowoc; and great grandparents, Mrs. 
Lottie Kozaczuk and Mr. and Mrs. Luke Sovine of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o’clock this Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 4, 1969  P. 9 
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[bur. on Robert W. and Bonita m. Kozaczuk lot]


ANNA KOZLOVSKI

Anna Kosolowsky
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Anna Kosolowsky
Death Date  15 Jan 1889
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  02
Page number  0228
Reel  049
Image	1599
Index Volume  01
Sequence Number	206109
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
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Anna Kosalowsky
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Anna Kosalowsky
Color/Sex: White Female
Age: 20 years
Father: Kosalowsky
Occupation: Housework
Birthplace: Cooperstown
Death Date: 15 Jan 1889
Death County: Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: epiliptic ??
Burial place: Evergreen Cem
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
(Father: Philip Koslowsky/Mother: Mary Hamernik)
[Anna Kozlovski/bur. 01-19-1889/age 17 yrs./cause: epileptic cramps]


BLANCHE KOZLOVSKY

Mrs. Wenzel Kozlovsky 76, Denmark, passed away Saturday evening at a Town of 
DePere nursing home. She was the former Blanche Spevacek and was born October 21 
1898 at Chicago, Ill., to the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spevacek. She married Mr. 
Kozlovsky June 10, 1919 in Green Bay.
Her husband survives as does one daughter, Mrs. Arleen Brinker, Green Bay; one 
son, Victor, Route 1,; one brother, Otto Spevacek, Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. 
Helen Field, North Glen, Colorado; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. One 
son, Alois, one brother and three sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Knutson Funeral Home and the 
Rev. Frank Tobisch officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Denmark Press, Thursday, June 5, 1975 page 9
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[d. 05-31-1975 at DePere WI/age 76 yrs./wife of Wenzel Kozlovsky]


ELEANOR E. KOZLOVSKY

Mrs. Eleanor Kozlovsky, 75, formerly of Manitowoc Manor, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kozlovsky, nee Eleanor Rutz, was born April 23, 1902 in Brussels, Wis., 
daughter of the late Jonathon and Louisa Spaid Rutz. She was married to 
Joseph Keck November 3, 1921 in Sturgeon Bay. He preceded her in death in 
1934. She was married to Leland Mueller January 30, 1947 in Sturgeon Bay. He 
died in 1952. She was married to Joseph Kozlovsky September 22, 1956 in 
Manitowoc. He died in 1973.
Survivors are two sons, George Keck of Sturgeon Bay and Eugene Kaminski of 
Manitowoc; seven step-daughters, Mrs. John Schinktgen of Sturgeon Bay, Mrs. 
Ralph (LaVerne) Thielen, Mrs. John (Loretta) Shallue, Mrs. Millard (Elaine) 
Eber, Mrs. Lester (Ruth) Mleziva, Mrs. Daniel (Germaine)Jarosh and Mrs. Earl 
(Midge) Hynek of Manitowoc; two brothers, George Rutz of Algoma and Walter 
Rutz Sr., of Brussels; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Mueller of Sturgeon Bay and 
Mrs. Al Ernser of Milwaukee; 25 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. A 
brother, Adnrew and three sisters, Sylvia, Verna and Steine preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a 
prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Feb. 9, 1978 page 3
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[widow of Leland J. Mueller-husband #1, Joseph Kozlovsky-husband #2/bur. on 
Mrs. Leland Mueller lot]
(Eleanor Kozlovsky 23 Apr 1902 Feb 1978/SSDI)


EMILY KOZLOVSKY

Mrs. Joseph Kozlovsky, 50, a resident here 22 years, died Sunday afternoon at 
the family home, 1001 North Eighth street, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Ernst Zoerb of the First Lutheran church 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kozlovsky, nee Emily Teteak, was born in Kelleybrook, Wis., in 1889 and 
when a girl moved to Lena, Wis., with her parents. She was married there in 
1914 to Mr. Kozlovsky and three years later they came to Manitowoc, where they 
since resided. 
Survivors are the widower; six daughters, LeVerne, Loretta, Elaine, Ruthaleen, 
Germaine, and Madrene, all at home; four brothers, Joseph, James and Elhert, 
all of Lena, Fred of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Elder Wetenkamp, Mrs. Roland 
Kuehne, both of this city, Mrs. E. P. Strohm of Two Rivers, Mrs. James Svejda 
of Lena, Wis. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 18, 1939  P. 2
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[d. 09-17-1939/age 50 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Joe Kozlovsky lot]


JOSEPH A. KOZLOVSKY    (d. 1976)

Joseph A. Kozlovsky, 73, Route 3, Denmark, died Saturday night. He was born 
March 16, 1903 in the Town of New Denmark, to the late Adolph and Anna Hoffman 
Kozlovsky. He was a 50 year member of the W.F.L.A. Denmark Lodge No. 108. He 
married the former Lillie Pelishek on June 8, 1925 in Green Bay. The couple 
farmed in the Town of Glenmore until retirement and moved to Denmark in 1956. 
His wife preceded him in death January 10, 1974.
Surviving are two sons, Clarence and James, both of Route 3, Denmark; one brother, 
Wenzel, Denmark; two sisters, Mrs. Mike Nemitz, Route 3, Denmark, Mrs. Anna Dufek, 
Denmark; seven grandchildren. On brother preceded him in death.
The funeral was Tuesday afternoon at the Knutson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank 
Tobisch officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Denmark Press, Thurs., Apr. 1 1976 page 6
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[d. at Denmark WI]


JOSEPH F. KOZLOVSKY    (d. 1973)

Joseph F. Kozlovsky, 80, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Richard Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kozlovsky was born July 13, 1893, at Glenmore, Wis., son of the late 
Frank and Mary Knop Kozlovsky. He married Emily Tetaek in 1914, the couple 
settling at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1939. He married Eleanor 
Mueller Sept. 22, 1956. He was a carpenter by trade the majority of his life 
and was also employed at Manitowoc Equipment Works. He was a member of 
Eagles Aerie No. 706 and the Machinist Local 516.
Survivors include his wife, six daughters, Mrs. Ralph (LaVerne) Thielen, Mrs. 
John (Loretta) Schallue, Mrs. Millard (Elaine) Eber, Mrs. Lester (Ruth) 
Mleziva, Mrs. Daniel (Germaine) Jarosh and Mrs. Earl (Madrene) Hynek, of 
Manitowoc; a brother, James, of Lena, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Andrew Johnson, 
of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two brothers, 
Adolph and Frank, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock Friday, where a 
wake service will be held at 7 o'clock and Eagles memorial service at 
8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 27, 1973
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[d. 07-26-1973/age 80 yrs.] (b. 13 July 1893/d. July 1973/SSDI)


LILLIE KOZLOVSKY

Mrs. Joseph Kozlovsky, 70, of Rt. 3, Denmark, died Thursday morning at home 
following a long illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, 
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kozlovsky was the former Lillie Pelishek.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, Clarence and James, of Rt. 3, Denmark; 
four brothers, William and Emil, of Manitowoc, and Frank and Edwin, of Denmark; 
a sister, Mrs. Rose Nesvichl, of Denmark; and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1974  P. 12
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[d. 01-10-1974 at Denmark WI/age 70 yrs./wife of Joseph Kozlovsky] 
(25 Aug 1903/Jan 1974/SSDI)


WENZEL A. KOZLOVSKY

Wenzel A. Kozlovsky, 89, formerly of Denmark, died Friday, November 15 at a 
Green Bay nursing home after a short illness. He was born in the Town of New 
Denmark on July 18, 1896, son of the late Adolph and Anna (Hoffmann) Kozlovsky. 
On June 10, 1919 he married the former Blanche Spevachek in Green Bay. They 
farmed in the Town of Glenmore until their retirement in 1954.
He is survived by one daughter, Arleen Granchalek, Green Bay; one son and 
daughter-in-law, Victor and Mary Kozlovsky, town of Glenmore; two sisters, Mrs. 
Rose Nemitz and Mrs. Anna Dufek, both of Denmark; 10 grandchildren; 22 great 
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Alois on April 7, 1960 and by three brothers, 
Charlie, Adolph and Joseph.
The Rev. Frank Tobisch officiated at the funeral Monday at 11 am at the Knutson 
Funeral Home. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Pallbearers were 
Donald Kozlovsky, Dennis Kozlovsky, Robert Kozlovsky, Dale Granchalek, Mike 
Granchalek and Richard Granchalek.
Denmark Press, Thursday, Nov. 21, 1985 page A6
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[d. at Green Bay WI/widower of Blanche Kozlovsky]


LINDA A. KOZLOWSKI

Mrs. Ralph Linda A. Kozlowski, 35, of 2204 Menasha Ave., died Friday evening, 
Dec. 28, at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kozlowski was born Aug. 27, 1944, at Cleveland, Ohio. Her parents are 
Edward and Stephanie Grodek Daughterty, of Cleveland, Ohio. She was married 
to Ralph Kozlowski, Sept. 11, 1965, at Euclid, Ohio. She was a member of Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph; her parents, Edward and Stephanie; two 
sons, Michael and Mark at home; a sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Ben 
Contorno of Cleveland, Ohio; Mother and Father-in-law, Stanley and Antoinatte (sic) 
Gajdinski Kozlowski; nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday 
with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. lead by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt.
Herald Times Reporter, December 30, 1979  P. 3
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[d. at Marshfield, WI]