HILARY LEO KUMBALEK

Hilary L. Kumbalek, age 75, of 1018 Green St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, April 5, 
2000, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded 
by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659.
Hilary was born March 16, 1925, in Two Rivers, son of the late Louis and Theresa 
Neumann Kumbalek. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World 
War II in the European Theatre as a Medic. On July 11, 1944, he married the former 
Ann Vaclavik, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Hilary was employed with the 
Joseph H. Schlitz Distributing Company for many years. He was a member of the V.F.W. 
Otto Oas Post #659.
Survivors include his wife, Ann, Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary 
and Bill Hoitink, Sheboygan, Ellyn and Mike Engelbrecht, Manitowoc, Jayne DeWindt and 
her late husband, Butch, Kelly Lake; ten grandchildren, Barbara (Brian) Kaelin, Scott 
(Jill) Grunert, Jeni (Ben) Braeger, Anton (Alyssa) Pietenpol, John Pietenpol, Camylle 
and Desiree DeWindt, Kory, Chris, and Dareth DeWindt; ten great grandchildren; two 
brothers and three sisters-in-law, Vernon (Lefty) and Luz Kumbalek, Pound, Don and 
Marge Kumbalek, Two Rivers, Alice Kumbalek, Green Bay; and one sister and brother-in-
law, Eunice and Tom Fitzpatrick, Nevada. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive, along with his two best buddies, Baxter and Molly. He was preceded in 
death by a brother Leonard; a sister, Eileen; and a grandson, Paul DeWindt.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 4-8 p.m. Friday (TODAY), where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by 
Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society, 1551 N. 
8th St., Manitowoc.
Hilary loved people and enjoyed camping, fishing, and cribbage. He was a wonderful 
father to his children and loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. We all 
love you and will keep you forever in our hearts.
Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 2000 P. A2


JOSEPH KUMBALEK

Jos Kumbalek
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Jos Kumbalek
Death Date  26 Aug 1913
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Joseph Kumbalek/bur. 08-27-1913/cause: convulsions/bur. on PJ Carberry lot]


LYDIA C. KUMBALEK

Lydia C. Kumbalek, 98, of Manitowoc, peacefully went to her eternal rest on 
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, at Shady Lane Nursing Home, where she resided for 
the past six years. 
She was born the daughter of John and Wilhelmina (Herwig) Eichorst on June 16, 
1904, in Brillion. Lydia married Norbert Kumbalek on Nov. 28, 1929, in Appleton. 
She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Manitowoc and a 
member of the Ladies Aid Society. 
Lydia is sadly missed by three sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Mary Ann 
of Sun Prairie, and Richard and Ellen, and John and Carol, all of Manitowoc; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Steve Loveless of Mishicot, Shirley 
Brunette of Fond du Lac and Dale Reinemann of Pickerel; 15 grandchildren; 22 
great-grandchildren; one brother, John Eichorst of Oshkosh; one sister-in-law, 
Violet Kumbalek of Manitowoc; and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and 
friends. 
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1992, a daughter, Janice Reinemann, 
in 1984; a son-in-law, Jerome Brunette Jr., in 1998; two infant great-grandsons, 
six sisters and one brother. 
Services: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at 
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., Manitowoc. Pastors Dennis 
Broehm and Loren Lindemann will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Visitation: Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. to the time of service on 
Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., 
Manitowoc. 
The family expresses its deep appreciation to the entire staff of Shady Lane 
Nursing Home for their compassionate care of Lydia. In lieu of flowers, the 
family requests memorials be directed to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 
and Shady Lane Nursing Home. Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is serving the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Sunday, October 20, 2002  pg. A6


NORBERT P. KUMBALEK

Norbert P. Kumbalek, age 85, of Manitowoc, went to his eternal rest Thursday, 
November 12, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
He was born May 24, 1907, in Two Rivers, son of Louis and Hattie Landt Kumbalek. 
He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. He married the former Lydia C. 
Eichhorst on November 28, 1929, in Appleton. Mr. Kumbalek was employed as an auto 
mechanic at various garages, was an employee of the City of Manitowoc as a 
mechanic, bridge tender and worked at the sewage plant. He was also a security 
guard at Mirro until 1962. During World War II, he was employed at the United 
States Naval Shipyards in San Francisco, California.
He is survived by his wife, Lydia; three sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and 
Mary Ann, Sun Prairie, Richard and Ellen, John and Carol, both of Manitowoc; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Steve Lovelass, Mishicot; Shirley and Jerome 
Brunette, Fond du Lac; one son-in-law, Dale Reinemann, Sheboygan; fifteen 
grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one brother and two sisters-in-law, 
Ernest and Violet, Manitowoc, and Marcie Kumbalek, Mishicot; and many nieces and 
nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Reinemann in 1984, one 
sister and four brothers.
Family and friends may all from 11-1 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 1992, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 1 p.m. The 
Celebrant will be Rev. Gerald Foley. Cremation will follow at inurnment at Evergreen 
Cemetery. The Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, Fond du Lac, is handling funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be directed to Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Holy Family Memorial Medical Center or Manitowoc Healthcare Center.
Herald Times Reporter, November 13, 1992  P. A2
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[cremains/husband of Lydia Kumbalek/bur. on Peter Anderson lot/bur. 05-22-1993]


ADOLPH KUMMER

OLD SOLDIER PASSES AWAY.
Adolph Kummer Aged Resident of Rapids Is No More.
Adolph Kummer and aged resident of Manitowoc died at the Holy Family Hospital 
on Thursday death due to complication of diseases. Decedent was born in Germany 
coming here shortly before the breaking out of the Civil War in which strife he 
was a member of the Seventeenth Wisconsin Infantry. At the close of hostilities 
he located at the Rapids living there ever since. A widow, two sons and three 
daughters survive. The funeral will take place from Kappes' undertaking rooms, 
Sunday, interment being at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 26, 1904 P. 1
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Adolph Kummer an aged resident of Manitowoc and a veteran of the Civil War 
died yesterday at the Holy Family Hospital after a lingering illness of disease 
incident to old age. Deceased was 76 years, his home being Manitowoc Rapids. 
A wife, two sons and three daughters survive. The deceased was a member of 
the 17th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers,during the war of the rebellion. The 
funeral will take place Sunday Afternoon at 2 o'clock from the undertaking 
parlors of M. Kappes on Main St. Internment being at Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Citizen, Thur., 3 March 1904
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Death Thurs. in the local Holy Family Hospital of Adolph Kummer of 
Manitowoc Rapids after a long illness. The deceased, who was 76, 
came from Germany to Wisconsin shortly before the outbreak of the 
Civil War and served with the 17th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. At 
the close of the war he settled in Manitowoc Rapids where he has 
lived ever since. He leaves a widow, 2 sons and 3 daughters. The 
funeral was held Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904
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[cause: tuberculosis]
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First publication March 8, 1903 (sic).
STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for Manitowoc County.
In the Matter of the estate of Adolph Kummer, Deceased.-In Probate.
An Instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Adolph 
Kummer of the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, in said County, having been delivered 
into said Court:
And J.C. McCarty of Manitowoc City in said county, having presented to said Court 
her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that 
said Adolph Kummer died testate, at Manitowoc City, in said County, on the 25th 
day of February 1904; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and 
that J.C. McCarty is named therein as Executor and praying that said instrument 
be proven and admitted to Probate and the letters Testamentary be thereon issued 
to J.C. McCarty.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of 
said Last Will and Testament be taken at a general term of said County Court, to 
be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 5th day 
of April, 1904 at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing in the Wahrheit a newspaper published in said Manitowoc 
county.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Schmitz, Burke & Craite, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Die Wahrheit, Tuesday, March 15, 1904 P. 5


ANTONIA KUMMER

Mrs. Antonie Kummer, one of the pioneers in Town Kossuth, died recently at
age 87. The deceased came to Kossuth as a girl of 15 and has lived there 
ever since.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1908
********
Mrs. Antonia Kummer, pioneer of Kossuth, is dead aged 87. Mrs. Kummer came here 
when but 15 years of age and had been a continuous residence since.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Oct. 5, 1908
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[cause: heart disease]


CAROL KUMMER

Carol M. "Peachie" Kummer, age 81, of 1018 E. Linden Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Friday, May 23, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County. 
Carol was born Jan. 5, 1927, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Reinhard and 
Hattie Green Fanslau. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the 
class of 1945 from Lincoln High School. On June 24, 1950, she married Eugene P. 
Kummer at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was a member of Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church and now of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Carol enjoyed 
ceramics and quilting.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers-in-law and one 
sister-in-law: Raymond (Marion) Kummer; Joe Keenan; and Richard Erdmann.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday May 28, 2008, at St. Francis 
of Assisi-Waldo site. The Rev. John Schuetze will officiate the Mass of Christian 
Burial. Cremation will follow and burial of her cremated remains will take place 
at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday 
at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc. A prayer 
service will be led by Sr. Michael Majeskie at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue 
Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 25, 2008 


CARRIE MARY KUMMER

Mrs. Carrie M. Kummer, 81, of 3737 Dale St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
December 31, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
were held 11 am this Saturday morning at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Ronald P. Reimer officiated at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kummer was born March 24, 1906 at Whitelaw, daughter of the late John and 
Mary Grall Staudinger. She grew up and was educated in Whitelaw. She was married 
to Emil C. Kummer, February 1, 1922, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. 
He preceded her in death May 10, 1981. Mrs. Kummer was a member of St. Paul 
Catholic Church, St. Paul Christian Women, V.F.W. Auxiliary Otto Oas Post 659, 
World War I Barracks and Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Carrie enjoyed her grandchildren 
and great grandchildren.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Marion Kummer, Harold 
and Evelyn, Eugene and Carol, all of Manitowoc, Dennis and Christine of Two Rivers; 
a daughter and a son-in-law, Arlene and Richard Erdmann of Manitowoc; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Reinhart and Irene Staudinger of Manitowoc; four sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Mrs. Mayme Rodney of New Holstein, Mrs. Elsie Fricke, Mrs. Deloris 
Waskow, Dorothy and Melvin Mandel, all of Manitowoc; 24 grandchildren, 26 great 
grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by a grandson, Charles, two sisters and a brother.
Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Jan. 3, 1988 page 17
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[widow of Emil Kummer]


EMIL KUMMER    (d. 1956)

Emil Kummer, ___, a musician for 75 years who appeared with practically every 
major musical organization in Manitowoc County, died Wednesday evening at the 
home of a son, Edwin, Springhill Drive, where he had resided 10 years. Mr. 
Kummer had been in ill health the past year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard Schmitz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
He was born at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kummer, 
Feb. 16, 1872. Mr. Kummer married Mrs. Katherine Wagner July 17, 1894 ?. Before 
retiring eight years ago, Mr. Kummer had been employed 25 years by the Aluminum 
Specialty Co. of Manitowoc. He had been a member of the Eagles Aerie, the Sea 
Gulls Club and the Drews-Bleser American Legion Post Band. Mrs. Kummer preceded 
him in death a number of years ago.
In his long career in the music field, Mr. Kummer had been associated with most 
of the major musical organizations in the county. He played with the former 
Manitowoc City Band, the North Western Band and was one of the original members 
of the Manitowoc Marine Band. He played with the Marine band for 40 years before 
becoming a member of the Legion band in 1940.
His music interest developed when he began playing a violin when 7. Two years 
later he and two sisters and a brother combined to form Kummer’s Band which played 
for dances in rural sections of the county. Mr. Kummer was an accomplished performer 
on a variety of instruments.
He is survived by a step-daughter, Mrs. Clarence Zinkel of Manitowoc; a son, Edwin; 
two stepsons, Harry and William Wagner of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and two 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 11, 1956  P. 27 
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[d. 10-10-1956/age 84 yrs./cause: carcinoma of esophagus]


EMIL C. KUMMER    (d. 1981)

Emil C. Kummer, 86. of 3737 Dale St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, May 10, 
at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
where the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by the Rev. Philip Hoffmann. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, and military graveside rites 
will be accorded Mr. Kummer by Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto-Oas Post 659.
Mr. Kummer was born Sept. 21, 1894, at Manitowoc, son of the late Gustav and 
Margaret Holsen Kummer. He was educated in Manitowoc schools and was a veteran 
of World War I, serving with the United States Army in Europe from 1918 to 1919. 
He married Carrie M. Staudinger Feb. 1, 1922, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 
Whitelaw. Mr. Kummer was employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. for 35 years, 
retiring in 1960. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Holy Name Society 
of the church, Boilermakers Union Local 443, Manitowoc Senior Citizens, VFW Otto-
Oas Post 659 and World War I Barracks 2565. The couple celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary in 1972.
Survivors include his wife, Carrie; four sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and 
Marion Kummer, Harold and Evelyn Kummer and Eugene and Carol Kummer of Manitowoc 
and Dennis and Christine Kummer of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Arlene 
and Richard Erdmann of Manitowoc; 24 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 
nieces and nephews. a brother, a sister and a grandson preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Tuesday. A prayer service will be at 8 p.m. conducted by Deacon William Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, May 11, 1981 P. 3


GUSTAVE KUMMER   (d. 1938)

Gustave Kummer, Sr., 79, died last night at the home route 5, Manitowoc, 
after a week's illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at nine o'clock from the Holy Innocents church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kummer was born at Kossuth in 1859 and 45 years ago married Miss Margaret 
Holsen. They located at Manitowoc Rapids. Mr. Kummer was a well-known musician 
and for 15 years was a member of the Manitowoc Marine band.
Mr. Kummer died 15 years ago.
Survivors are two son (sic), Emil, city; Gustave, Jr., route 5, Manitowoc; 
daughter, Mrs. Rose Elliott, city; brother, Emil, city; three sisters, Mrs. 
Jacob Holsen and Mrs. Joseph Holsen, city, Mrs. Anna Ross, Green Bay; step-
sister, Mrs. Julia Gleich, city; and seven grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this evening until the time 
of the services Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 11, 1938 P.2
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[d. 10-10-1938/age 79 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Mrs. Hugo Thielen lot]


GUSTAVE KUMMER    (d. 1967)

Gustave Kummer, 69, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Hoy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Kummer was born June 26, 1898, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Gustave 
and Margaret Holsen Kummer, and never married.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Julius Rhode, and a brother, Emil, of Manitowoc 
and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7 o’clock this Thursday evening 
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 21, 1967  P. 5
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[d. 09-20-1967/age 69 yrs./bur. on Adolph Kummer lot]


KATHERINE KUMMER

Mrs. Emil Kummer, 65, of 630 South 19th street, died yesterday at the Holy 
Family hospital following a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at 
the funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday until time of the services Saturday.
Mrs. Kummer, nee Katherine Felber, was born July 13, 1880, at Manitowoc Rapids. 
She was married to Mr. Kummer in 1924. She was a member of the Germania society 
and the auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 
Survivors include the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Zinkel of Marathon 
and Mrs. Leon Kassarjian of Detroit; three sons, Harry and William Wagner of 
Manitowoc and Sidney Wagner of Chicago; a step-son, Edward Kummer of Manitowoc 
Rapids; a brother, Peter Felber of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Jay Dicke of 
Manitowoc, Miss Marie Felber of Iowa City, Iowa; and Mrs. E. J. Dueno of Chicago; 
and ten grandchildren. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7 p.m. 
Friday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 10, 1946   P. 2
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[d. 04-09-1946/age 65 yrs./bur. on Emil Kummer lot]


MARION M. KUMMER

Marion M. Kummer, age 75, of 1485 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Saturday, August 23, 1997, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 1997, at 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. John Puodziunas O.F.M. 
will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born April 5, 1922, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Walter and Helena 
Haskins Barnes. She grew up and attended schools at Green Bay, moving to Manitowoc 
in 1936 with her parents and then attending Manitowoc schools. She worked at 
various Manitowoc companies during her marriage. She married Raymond Kummer June 1, 
1951, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She is a member of the Manitowoc 
Senior Citizens. Marion enjoyed animals, crafts and knitting.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond, Manitowoc; her children include Alexander 
Kummer, Manitowoc, Darlene and Nick Biello, Two Rivers, Donna Urban, Colorado 
Springs, Colo., Daniel Kummer, Manitowoc, David Kummer and his fiancée, Darlene 
Provencher, Manitowoc, Allen Kummer, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren; one great-
grandchild; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Walter and Eunice Barnes, 
Valders, Robert Barnes, Omaha, Neb., James and Sandra Barnes, Manitowoc; four 
sisters and two brothers-in-law, Geraldine Strauss, Manitowoc, Betty Anhalt, 
Manitowoc, Marceline and Clarence Rudolph, Rolling Meadows, Ill., Georgiana and 
Richard Melanson, Jordon, Utah. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Warren and 
Donald Barnes.
Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service 
at 1:30 p.m. at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, August 25, 1997  P. A2


RAYMOND WILLIAM KUMMER

Raymond W. Kummer, age 74, of 1338 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Sunday, April 24, 1999 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Reinbold & 
Pfeffer Family funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial of his cremated remains at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Raymond was born Nov. 7, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late Emil and Carrie 
Staudinger Kummer. He grew up and was educated at Manitowoc, and is a 1944 
graduate of Lincoln High School. He was employed at Copp's Food Center prior 
to his retirement.
Ray married Marion M. Barnes on June 1, 1951, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. 
Marion preceded him in death Aug. 23, 1997. Ray enjoyed gardening, loved animals 
and enjoyed classical music.
Surviving children include Alexander of Manitowoc; Darlene and Nick Biello, Two 
Rivers; Donna Urban, Manitowoc; Daniel Kummer, Manitowoc; David Kummer, Manitowoc; 
and Allen Kummer, Manitowoc. Surviving grandchildren include Tracy and Travis 
Maurer, Tim Plunke, Brenda, Heather and Katline Urban, Becky Kummer, Joshua and 
Jacob Jentich; along with great grand-daughter Jasmine Maurer.
Also surviving are three brothers Harold and Evelyn Kummer and Eugene and Carol 
Kummer of Manitowoc, along with Dennis Kummer of Two Rivers; a sister, Arlene 
Erdmann of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home from 
11:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 1999 P. A2
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[cremation]


ERNA KUMMERFELDT

Mrs. Erna Kummerfeldt, 78, formerly of 2346 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, died 
Thursday in West Allis Memorial Hospital, West Allis. Funeral services will be 
10 am Wednesday in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. 
Richard Bidwell will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kummerfeldt was born Nov. 4, 1900 in Germany, daughter of the late Alfred 
Bugs. She was married to Hans Kummerfeldt Dec. 28, 1926 in Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1974.
Survivors include three sons, Fred Kummerfeldt of Mission Viejo, Calif., Walt 
Krause of Newark, New York, and Guinter Krause of Elk Grove Village, Ill., a 
daughter, Mrs. Charles Ingaborg Ziegler of Hales Corners, Wis.; a brother, Eric 
Bugs of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Schoknecht of Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren 
and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 7 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sunday, Dec. 24, 1978 page 3
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[d. at West Allis, WI/widow of Hans R. Kummerfeldt]


HANS R. KUMMERFELDT

Hans R. Kummerfeldt, 72, of 2346 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, died Saturday at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Ralph Backman will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kummerfeldt was born Dec. 28, 1901, at Hamburg, Germany, son of the late 
Peter and Dorothy Kummerfeldt. He came to Two Rivers to reside in 1925. He 
married Erna Bugs Dec. 28, 1926, at Manitowoc. He had been employe at the Burger 
Boat Co., Inc., retiring at the age of 65. Mr. Kummerfeldt was a member of 
Germania Singing Society.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Fred, of Barrington, Ill., Walter Krause, 
of Newark, N.Y., and Guinter Krause, of Elk Grove, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Charles 
(Ingaborg) Ziegler, of Hales Corners, Wis., 17 grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o’clock this Monday afternoon until 
the time of service Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1974  P. 14
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[bur. on Mrs. Erna L. Kummerfeldt lot-his wife]


MINA KUMROW

Mrs. Minnie Kummerow(sic), an aged resident of the county died at 
the home of her brother, Edward Brey, N. 8th street last night at 
the advanced age of 80 years. Mrs. Kummerow who had made her home 
at Two Rivers for two months past being in feeble health for some 
time. 
She was born in Germany, October 23, 1838 and came to Manitowoc 
county in (I think it says 1872). One son, Charles, of Two Rivers 
and two brothers, Edward and Charles Brey and one sister Mrs. 
Zena A? all of this city survive. The funeral will be held from 
the Brey home Monday at 2, Rev. Doehler of Two Rivers officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 29, 1918, Page 1
(this one is very very faint)
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Mrs. Minnie Kummerow(sic), widow of Ferdinand Kummerow, aged resident of the 
county died at the home of her brother, Edward Brey, Manitowoc, Friday night 
at the advanced age of 79 years. Mrs. Kummerow who had made her home at Two 
Rivers was visiting with Mr. Brey for two months past, being in feeble health. 
She was born in Germany October 23, 1838 and came to Manitowoc County in 1872.
Three sons, Adolph, Superintendent of Aluminum Goods Plant No. 4, Wm. Sauble, 
Mich., and Paul of Milwaukee and one daughter, Mrs. Albert Demsien of the Town 
of Two Rivers, besides two brothers, Edward and Charles Brey and one sister, Mrs. 
Zena Ande of Manitowoc survive her also. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon 
from the Brey home, Manitowoc, Rev. Doehler officiating.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 5, 1918
**********
In our recent obituary notice of Mrs. Minnie Kummerow we should have stated that 
Charles Hindt is one of the surviving children, being a son by her former marriage.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 18, 1918
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[cause: carcinoma of liver/bur. on Lena Brey lot]


EDWARD J. KUNISH

Edward J. Kunish, 68, of 911 Summit St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
Nov. 23, at the Intensive Care Unit of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pffeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by the Rev. Justin Pierce and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kunish was born Jan. 15, 1914, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Ella 
Klinkner Kunish. He resided at Manitowoc all of his life, attended St. Boniface 
Parochial School and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1931. 
He married Ruth Meyers in 1939 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Feb. 19, 
1960. He then married Helen Sepnieski Grotbeck May 10, 1968. Prior to his 
retirement, Mr. Kunish owned and operated Ed's Candy Service for many years and 
was also associated with the Manitowoc office of the Milwaukee Journal for 12 
years.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; three sons and two daughters-in-law, John and 
Shirley Kunish of Lakewood, N.J., James and Nancy Kunish of Kiel, and Gregory 
Grotbeck of Manitowoc; three daughters and a son-in-law, Janice and Daniel Klein 
and Susan Grotbeck of Manitowoc, and Kathryn Grotbeck of Boulder, Colo., and five 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 7 p.m. tl 9 p.m. Thursday where a 
prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by Deacon Paul Kieffer. 
Herald Times Reporter, November 24, 1982  P. 3
********
[widower of Ruth P. Kunish/husband of Helen Kunish - wife #2]


ELLA R. KUNISH

Mrs. Ella R. Kunish, 81, of 1405 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
1:30 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kunish, nee Ella R. Klinkner, was born Feb. 8, 1891, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Nicholas and Barbara Zanner Klinkner. She was married to John Kunish 
in 1913. He preceded her in death in 1914. She was employed at Wisconsin Telephone 
Co., Manitowoc, for 43 years prior to her retirement in 1956. She was a member of 
the Telephone Pioneers of America and the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society.
Survivors include a son, Edward J., of Manitowoc; a brother, George, of Manitowoc; 
a sister, Miss Isabel, of Manitowoc; three grandchildren and three great grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 28, 1972  P. 23
********
[widow of John Kunish/bur. on Ella Kunish lot]
********
Church Ceremony For Wedding Young Couple
A pretty church wedding was celebrated at St. Boniface Church yesterday when 
Miss Ella Klinkner became the bride of John Kunesh(sic). The couple were attended 
by Emil Kunish and Miss Anita Klinkner and after a wedding reception, departed 
for Chicago and Milwaukee for a honeymoon. Mr. Kunish is one of the city's well 
known young men, being employed at the Koehler jewelry store. His bride is a 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Klinkner, South Tenth Street and had held a position as 
operator at the Wisconsin telephone Co. exchange in this city. She is an estimable 
young woman and a host of friends will tender well wishes to the young couple.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 4, 1913 page 8


EMIL KUNISH

Emil Kunish, 53, tailor in Manitowoc for many years and a member of the Eagles 
lodge, died Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital after an illness of 
two months. He had been a patient at the hospital since Thursday.
Mr. Kunish, whose home was at 1212 South 16th street, had operated the Kunish-
Kuffel Clothing company at 904 Washington street. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kunish was born on May 31, 1884, in the town of Gibson and the family moved 
to Manitowoc when he was four years old. Seven years ago he married Ruth Sather 
of Eau Claire. She survives, with one son, Jackie, a brother, Frank, a sister, 
Mrs. Thomas Posvic and the mother, Mrs. Matt Kunish, all of Manitowoc. 
The body will lie in state at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 
Tuesday noon until the hour of the funeral. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 1, 1937  P. 9 
*******
[bur. 11-03-1937/age 53 yrs./cause: surgical shock/bur. on Mary Kunish lot]
(Emil Kunish/d. 31 Oct. 1937/age 53 yrs. 5 mo./from St. John's United Church of 
Christ burial record)


FRANK KUNISH

Frank Kunish, 72, of 806 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at 
his home following a lingering illness. He was a veteran retired postal service 
employe.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating, with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Kunish was born at Zander on July 21, 1882, and came as a young boy with his 
parents to Manitowoc. On May 15, 1906, he married Minnie Ristow. He was engaged 
as a tailor until 1907 when he entered the federal postal service. In that 
capacity, he opened parcel post delivery in Manitowoc. Mr. Kunish retired in 
1950.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Erdman Marquart of Manitowoc; a son, 
Col. Lester Kunish of Ogden, Utah; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Posvic of Manitowoc; and 
four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 11, 1954  P. 15
*******
[d. 10-09-1954/age 72 yrs.]
*******
Frank Kunish and Wife Wedded 15 Yrs.
Sunday was the fifteenth anniversary of the wedding day of Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Kunish, 1015 Green street, and friends assisted in celebrating the occasion. 
Mrs. Kunish was formerly Miss Minnie Ristow and the couple were married in 
this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 16, 1921 P. 8


HELEN T. KUNISH

Helen T. Kunish, age 65, who has been residing at the Regency House, 929 S. 
31st St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, March 14, 1996, at the Appleton 
Medical Center.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 1996, at the St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Carl Meulemans will officiate and 
burial of her ashes will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Helen Sepnieski July 30, 1930, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Frank and Ellen Lynch Sepnieski. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and 
a lifelong Manitowoc resident. She had been employed as a nurse by Dr. George 
Simon for a period of 18 years and later worked at the Holiday House with 
handicapped adults until her retirement. Her first husband, Alf Grotbeck, 
preceded her in death. She married Edward J. Kunish May 10, 1968, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death November 23, 1982. Helen 
was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her children, Kathy Grotbeck Small and husband, Jeff of Denver, 
Colo., Sue Grotbeck, Manitowoc, Greg Grotbeck and wife, Luanne of Adrian, Mich, 
Jan Kunish Klein and husband, Dan of Appleton, Jim Kunish and wife, Nanc of Kiel, 
and John Kunish and wife, Shirley of Spring Lake, N.J.; one sister, Nora Duben, 
Albuquerque, N.M.; two brothers, Frank Sepnieski, Manitowoc, Patrick Sepnieski, 
New Hosltien (sic). Nano was the grandmother of eight grandchildren. One brother, 
Allen Sepnieski preceded her in death.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 
4-7 p.m. on Monday.
A Memorial fund will be established in Helen's memory for the Chemical Dependency 
Unit at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1996 P. A2
********
[d. at Appleton WI/widow of Edward Kunish/bur. on Frank Sepnieski lot]


JOHN KUNISH

JOHN KUNISH, JEWELER, DIES AT AGE OF 28 
Well Known South Side Young Man Die After Long Illness
SERIOUSLY ILL FOR ONE WEEK
John Kunish, a well known south side man, for eight years employed at the 
Liebenow and Koehler jewelry store, died at his home, 1225 South Tenth street, 
Sunday evening, just two days before his twenty-eighth birthday anniversary.
Mr. Kunish had long been a sufferer from diabetes but only during the last week 
had his condition become serious and forced him to take to his bed. He was at 
his bench at the Koehler store up to ten days ago, but for several days before 
his death hope of his recovery had been abandoned and the end Sunday evening 
was not unexpected. 
The death of Mr. Kunish is pathetically sad. Wedded less than a year ago, Mr. 
Kunish leaves to mourn his death a widow and infant babe, the child being but 
two months old. The sympathy of many friends will go out to the bereaved family.
Mr. Kunish was born in Gibson, March 31, 1886, and had made his home in this 
city since early youth. He is a son of Matthew Kunish and a brother of Frank 
Kunish, parcel post mail carrier, and of Emil Kunish, Washington street tailor. 
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the late home on Tenth street. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 30, 1914  P. 1
*******
[John A. Kunish/bur. 04-01-1914/age: 28 yrs./cause: diabetis/
burial on Mary Kunish lot]
*******
Church Ceremony For Wedding Young Couple
A pretty church wedding was celebrated at St. Boniface Church yesterday when 
Miss Ella Klinkner became the bride of John Kunesh(sic). The couple were attended 
by Emil Kunish and Miss Anita Klinkner and after a wedding reception, departed 
for Chicago and Milwaukee for a honeymoon. Mr. Kunish is one of the city's well 
known young men, being employed at the Koehler jewelry store. His bride is a 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Klinkner, South Tenth Street and had held a position as 
operator at the Wisconsin telephone Co. exchange in this city. She is an estimable 
young woman and a host of friends will tender well wishes to the young couple.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 4, 1913 page 8


LEONIE KUNISH

Mrs. Lester L. Kunish, 67, wife of Col. Lester L. Kunish of 819 Shorewood Blvd., 
Manitowoc, died Monday noon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be at 1:30 pm Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. G.J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kunish, nee Leonie Lillian Babin, was born Feb. 6, 1903 at East Baton Rouge 
Parish, La., daughter of the late Marshall and Margret Richardson Babin. She was 
graduated from Northwestern State College at Natchitoches, La. The couple came to 
Manitowoc in 1968. Mrs. Kunish was a member of the Daughters of the 1812 War and 
the Elks Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband and a son, Craig, of New York, N.Y.  Friends may 
call at the funeral home after 6 pm Wednesday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 18, 1970 page M15
*******
[d. 08-17-1970/age 67 yrs./wife of Lester L. Kunish]


LESTER LEROY HILLMAN KUNISH

Lester LeRoy Hillman Kunish, Colonel USAF Retired, age 93, of 819 Shorewood Blvd., 
Manitowoc, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2000, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. William Plank. Military 
Graveside Services will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Lester was born March 14, 1907, in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Minnie 
Ristow Kunish. He was educated in the Manitowoc School System graduating with the 
class of 1924 from Lincoln High School. Continuing his education at the United 
States Military Academy, West Point, New York, Army & Navy Staff College, Air War 
College, Montgomery, Ala., National War College, Washington D.C. Lester married 
Leonie Lillian (Noni) Brusch October 15, 1937, in Shreveport, LA. She preceded him 
in death in 1970. He then married Ruth Dorothy Buerstatte, on October 30, 1971, in 
Manitowoc. Lester was a command pilot and United States Air Force Officer with over 
30 years commissioned service in various states and foreign countries. He was a 
member of First Presbyterian Church, life member of the Air Force Association, Order 
of Daedalians, Manitowoc Elks Lodge #687, and Kiwanis Golden "K" Club, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Kunish, Manitowoc; one son, Craig Kunish, San Diego, 
Calif.; two step-children, Gary (Anna) Buerstatte, Dousman, Wis., Gail (Allan) Meindl, 
DePere, Wis.; four step-grandchildren; one step-great grandchild; one sister, Evelyn 
Marqurdt, Manitowoc; nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Relatives and friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of services at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc.
The Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 4, 2000 P. A2


MARY KUNISH

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Kunish, 87, 1217 South Tenth street, who died 
earlier this week, took place Friday afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kunish, nee Mary Krch, was born in Czecho-Slovakia on Januuary 5, 1856. 
She came to this country 68 years ago and in 1880 was married to Matt Kunish. 
He died 17 years ago.
A daughter, Mrs. Thomas Posvic, and a son, Frank Kunish, both of this city, 
survive along with six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 20, 1943  P. 2
*******
[Mary/cause: hypostatic pneumonia/wife of Matt Kunish]


MATT KUNISH

MATHEW KUNISH TO FINAL REST 
Was a Resident of the City of Manitowoc for Forty Years
Mathew Kunish, for more than 40 years a resident of Manitowoc and for nearly 
sixty years a resident of the county, passed away at his home at 1217 South 
Tenth street after an illness of two months. He was one of the oldest active 
tailors in the county.
Settled at Zander
Mr. Kunish was born in Bohemia February 5, seventy-five years ago and came to 
this country, settling in Zanders, this county, at the age of 17. He worked at 
his trade there until 35 years ago when he removed to this city where at various 
times he worked in the employ of the O. Torrison Co., A.J. Funta and A. H. Pohl. 
During his declining years he was associated with his son, Emil, working steadily 
until two months ago when poor health made necessary his retirement.
Surviving his his widow, who was Mary Kirch before their marriage 46 years ago 
and two sons, Frank and Emil of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Posvic, 
also of this city. Five grandchildren remain to mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the home at 2 o’clock, the 
Rev. Teply of Melnik officiating and burial will take place at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 5, 1927  P. 2
********
[Matt Kunish/bur. 8-8-1927/cause: chronic nephritis/bur. on Mary Kunish lot]


MINNIE KUNISH

Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Kunish, 86, formerly of 806 Columbus St., 
Manitowoc, who died Tuesday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital, will be 
at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kunish, nee Minnie Ristow, was born Feb. 22, 1883, in Stettin, Germany, 
daughter of the late Frederick and Augusta Ristow. She came to this country 
in 1886. She was married to Frank Kunish in 1906 at Manitowoc, where the 
couple resided. Mr. Kunish was a former tailor. He preceded her in death 
Oct. 9, 1954.
Survivors include a son, Col. Lester, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn 
Marquardt, of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two 
brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, after 6 o'clock 
this Wednesday evening until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1970
*********
[d. 02-10-1970/age 86 yrs./widow of Frank Kunish]
(b. 22 Feb. 1883/d. Feb. 1970/SSDI)
*********
Frank Kunish and Wife Wedded 15 Yrs.
Sunday was the fifteenth anniversary of the wedding day of Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Kunish, 1015 Green street, and friends assisted in celebrating the occasion. 
Mrs. Kunish was formerly Miss Minnie Ristow and the couple were married in 
this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 16, 1921 P. 8


RUTH KUNISH    (d. 1968)

Mrs. Ruth M. Kunish, 74, of 1212 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two weeks.
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.
The former Ruth Sather was born Jan. 26, 1894, at Eau Claire, daughter of the 
late John and Hannah Hanson Sather. She was married in August of 1930 to Emil 
Kunish and the couple moved to Manitowoc. He died Oct. 31, 1937. Mrs. Kunish 
was a member of St. John United Church of Christ Women’s Guild.
Surviving her are a son, Jack, of Lake Mills, Wis., a sister, Mrs. Hugo Butz, 
of Manitowoc and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 2, 1968  P. 7 
********
[Ruth M. Kunish/widow of Emil Kunish/bur. on Mrs. Mary Kunish lot]
(26 Jan 1894/Jul 1968/SSDI)


RUTH P. KUNISH    (d. 1960)

Mrs. Edward Kunish, 40, of 911 Summit St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly early 
Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Saturday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, pending word from a son stationed with the armed forces in 
Germany.
She was born Ruth Meyers July 18, 1919, at Manitowoc, daughter of Carl F. Sr., 
and Amanda Wilke Meyers. She attended parochial schools and was graduated from 
Lincoln High School with the Class of 1936. She was married to Edward Kunish at 
Manitowoc June 10, 1939.
Surviving are the husband; two sons, Sgt. Sp/4 John with the Army in Germany 
and James at home, daughter, Janis, 7, at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. 
Meyers Sr., of Manitowoc; brother, Carl H. Meyers Jr. of Manitowoc; and sister, 
Mrs. Fred Toltzman of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 19, 1960  P. 15
*******
Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Kunish, 40, of 911 Summit St., Manitowoc,
who died Fricay will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 
2 p.m. Monday until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to
the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 20, 1960  page 9
*******
[wife of Edward J. Kunish]


RUTH KUNISH    (d. 2002)

Ruth D. Buerstatte Kunish, age 88, died Monday, June 10, 2002 at Harmony Living 
Center in Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, June 14, 
2002 at 11 a.m. The Rev. William Plank will officiate. Burial will follow in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Ruth was born in Manitowoc on March 26, 1914, daughter of the late Edward and 
Hannah Barnstein Pasewalk. She was educated in Manitowoc and graduated from 
Lincoln High School with the class of 1931. She also graduated from Miss Brown’s 
Secretarial School in Milwaukee. She married Edward Buerstatte on Sept. 5, 1934. 
After his death, she married Lester L. Kunish on Oct. 30, 1971. Ruth was a member 
of First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc. She served many years as a Sunday 
School teacher and held positions as deacon of the church, elder of the church 
and clerk of session of the church. Ruth was a member of the Order of the Eastern 
Star in which she served as different officers. She was a member of Job’s Daughters 
and was the first Honored Queen in Manitowoc. Also, she was the first president of 
Ruth Circle, which was formed around 1940 at the Presbyterian Church. Ruth also was 
a member of Thalia, the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Rahr-West Art Museum.
Ruth is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Gary E. and Anna Buerstatte, Dousman; 
one daughter and son-in-law: Gail B. and Alan Meindl, De Pere; one stepson: Craig 
Kunish, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law: Evelyn Marquardt, Manitowoc; grandchildren: 
Melinda Reed, Green Bay; Mark (Cynthia) Meindl, Albuquerque, N.M.; Amy Miller, 
Jackson, Miss. Nathan Buerstatte, Boston, Mass; two great-grandchildren: Nathan Meindl, 
New Mexico; and Brian Reed, Green Bay. Other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by he parents; husband: Edward Buerstatte; her husband: 
Lester Kunish; and one sister: Louise Kohls.
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, June 13, 2002 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc, from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials 
may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
The Jens, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 2002  P. A3


ELIZABETH KUNNA

Elizabeth Kuma
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Elizabeth Kuma
Death Date  7 Dec 1905
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  04
Page number  0465
Reel  051
Image	  2754
Index Volume  02
Sequence Number	213631
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Elizabeth Kuma
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name  Elizabeth Kuma
Color/Sex  W-F
Occupation  Housewife
Age  67 yrs
Father  Kuma
Mother  Unknown
Status  Single
Birthplace  New Foundland
Birth Date  1838
Death Date  7 Dec 1905
Cause of death  Epilepsy cardiac delitation
Duration of disease  Several years compaining
Death place  Asylum
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Burial place  Evergreen
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Elizabeth Kunna/bur 12-08-1905/age 67 yrs./cause: epilepsy]


ADOLPH W. KUNZ

[Adolph Kunz/bur. 10-11-1884/stillborn/
family states that middle name was William]


ANNA I. KUNZ

Anna Kunz, 89, of 909 Hancock St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, May 11, at St. Mary 
Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Graveside services, Mrs. William Muehlberg, reader, private burial 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kunz was born May 26, 1890, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and 
Carolyn nee (Dill) Engel. She was married to George C. Kunz, he preceded her in 
death in 1935. She was also preceded in death by a son, Orian Kunz, two sisters, 
Mrs. Arthur (Emma) Edwards and Mrs. Hugh (Ellen) Null, two brothers, Wiliiam 
and Otto Engel, George C. Kunz a well known brewer, member of Pioneer brewing 
family.
Suvivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Paula Kunz; two grand-
sons (private). Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Herald Times Reporter, May 13, 1980 P.3
*******
[cremains/widow of George C. Kunz/bur on Frederick L.G. Kunz lot]


BERNICE KUNZ

Mrs. Charles Kunz, 90, died Friday morning at Maplecrest Sanitorium, Whitelaw, 
where she had been the past 10 years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Vernon Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Bernice Gustaveson was born April 23, 1870, at Manitowoc Rapids, 
daughter of the late Capt. Charles and Amber Stevenson Gustaveson. She was 
married to Charles Kunz in September of 1893. The couple celebrated the golden 
anniversary of the wedding in 1943.
She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Ladies Society of the church and 
American Legion Auxiliary of Drews-Bleser Post. Her husband died in 1944.
Surviving are two sons, Lester of Minneapolis and Franklin of Manitowoc and three 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two sons, 
four sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 
a.m. Monday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie 
in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 20, 1961  P. 13
*******
[d. 01-20-1961/age 90 yrs./widow of Charles Kunz]


CARL ADOLPH KUNZ  (d. 1867)

Carl Adolph Kunz
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Carl Adolph Kunz
Gender  Male
Birth Date  21 Oct 1860
Birth Place  Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father  George Kunz
Mother  Elisabeth Kunz
FHL Film Number	1305080
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
(Carl Adolph Kunz/31 Oct 1860/9 Mar 1867/
from records of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church)


CHARLES KUNZ    (d. 1892)

From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-Five years Ago – (1892)
Charley Kunz, train baggage master on the M.L.S. & W. Ry., died of 
heart failure Wednesday morning at 1 am being 33 years old at the 
time of his death. During the last fifteen years he was in the employ 
of the Mil L.S. & W RR beginning at the foot of the ladder and steadily 
advancing until now, when he attained the position of baggage master. 
The long and faithful term of service is a criterion of the steadiness 
of character which calls for emulation. A loving mother and two sisters 
mourn the loss of a dutiful son and affectionate brother. The funeral 
takes place Friday at 3 pm.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 16, 1917
********
Death on Tues. evening, following a short illness, of Charles Kunz. He was a
son of the brewer George Kunz and for a long time was baggage master for the
railroad. The unmarried young man was just 30 yrs. of age and is survived by his
mother and 2 sisters. The Knights of Pythias will conduct the funeral at 3 p.m. Fri.
afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Aug. 1892
********
Chas Kunz
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name  Chas Kunz
Death Date  17 Aug 1892
Death Place  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  02
Page number  0290
Reel  049
Image  1941
Index Volume  01
Sequence Number	214094
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Chas Kunz
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name  Chas Kunz
Color/Sex  W M
Age  33 yrs
Father  Geo Kunz
Mother  Elizab Kunz
Occupation  Baggagemaster SSR
Birthplace  Cleveland O.
Birth Date  18 Feb 1859
Death Date  17 Aug 1892
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Burial place  Manitowoc Cem
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[cause: heart disease]
[Charles Kunz/bur. 08-19-1892/age 36 yrs.]


CHARLES KUNZ  (d. 1944)

Charles Kunz, 79, Former Official, Is Stricken Today (photo with obit)
Charles L. Kunz, 79, former alderman and supervisor, and engaged in business 
here for nearly 50 years, died suddently of a heart attack Friday evening at 
the home, 518 North Fifth street.
Mr. Kunz, who was associated with his son, Franklin, in the Kunz Service shop, 
North Ninth street, was at work Friday and went to the shop last night as usual. 
He retired at 10:30 and a short time later was stricken.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran church, 
the Rev. P.N. Oklovik, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Was Born in Branch
Mr. Kunz was born in Branch in 1865, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey 
Kunz. He attended the district schools and later enrolled at the German and 
English academy in Milwaukee. He returned to Branch to join his father in the 
operation of a mill.
Fifty years ago Mr. Kunz came to this city and became associated with the Madson 
Seed company and was with this firm until it passed into new hands in 1922. 
Later he joined his son, Franklin, in the Kunz Service shop.
For a number of years Mr. Kunz served as a member of the Police and Fire 
commission and in later years enjoyed the distinction of holding both the 
office of alderman and supervisor from the Second ward. He was first elected 
to the County Board and in 1936 was chosen by the aldermen to fill the vacancy 
in the City Council caused by the death of Alderman Ed. Fricke. The following 
spring he was elected by Second Ward voters to the Council and retired from the 
County Board.
Mr. Kunz continued in the City Council until last April.
Wife, Sons Survive
In 1893 Mr. Kunz married Miss Bernice Gustaveson, daughter of the late Captain 
and Mrs. Charles Gustaveson. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary 
last year. His affiliation included membership in the First Lutheran church and 
the Masonic Order.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Lester of Minneapolis and Franklin, of this 
city; brother, Florian, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. August Specht and Mrs. 
William Breunig, of Mishicot; and two grandchildren. Two other sons, Sterling, 
who died in 1920, and Paul, who died in 1936 preceded their father in death.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary chapel from 2 p.m. Sunday until 
Monday noon, when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour 
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 30, 1944 P.2
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[d. 12-30-1944/age 79 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]


DOROTHY C. KUNZ

Mrs. Ladimir (Dorothy) Kunz, 71, of Route 2, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, August 18, 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. William B. Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kunz, nee Dorothy Belonger, was born April 14, 1910, at Coleman, Wis., 
daughter of the late Peter and Delia Dupuis Belonger. She was married to Ladimir 
Kunz Nov. 16, 1935, at Two Rivers. 
Survivors include her husband, Ladimir; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and 
Mary Kunz of Mishicot and Richard and Nancy Kunz of Manitowoc; a daughter and 
son-in-law, Marilynn and Robert Pantel of Medford, Ore.; two brothers and sisters-
in-law, Clarence and Mildred Belonger and Harry and Katherine Belonger of Two 
Rivers; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and Edwin Niespodziany 
of Manitowoc; Alice and Francis Shaden of Two Rivers, Bernadette and George 
Hostettler of Stockbridge; Sister M. Cypian of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Sister M. 
Francis Terese of Eden, Wis.; four grandchildren, Marjorie, Patrick and Frances 
Kunz and Rosemary Krajnik and two great grandchildren, Matthew and Andrew Krajnik 
and other relatives and friends. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 9 
a.m. Friday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 19, 1981  P. 3
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[wife of Ladimir Kunz/bur. on John Kunz lot]


EDWIN F. KUNZ

Edwin Kunz, 23, dies at hospital, ill but two days 
ILL ONLY TWO DAYS, Edwin Kunz, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kunz, town of 
Kossuth, but who for nearly two years has been making his home in this city, 
passed away last night at the hospital here. The deceased had been employed 
at the plant of the Aluminum Specialty Co. Besides his parents, he is survived 
by one sister, Mrs. James Schultz of Rockwood, and a brother, Ladimir of 
Kossuth.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from the Wattawa 
and Urbanek chapel of North Eighth street and the chapel will be open tonight 
and Monday evening for those wishing to view the remains. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 12, 1929  P. 2
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[cause: meningitis]


ELIZABETH KUNZ    (d. 1897)

Death Thurs. last week, after a long illness, of Mrs. Elisabeth Kunz, 
widow of the late brewer Geo. Kunz. The deceased, who reached the age 
of 61, was born in Wittenberg, Saxony, and was one of the oldest 
settlers of our city. She is survived by 2 daughters, one of whom is 
married to Louis Kunz. The burial took place Sun. afternoon at the city 
cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1897
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Elisabeth Kunz
birth: 26 December 1835 Wurtenberg, Germany
death: 20 May 1897 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Kunz
spouse: George Kunz
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: paralysis of the heart]


ELIZABETH KUNZ   (d. 1953)

Mrs. Florian J. Kunz, 79, of 608 Huron St., Manitowoc, lifelong resident 
of the county, died Sunday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart 
Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.M. Schorn will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Elizabeth Kealey in 1874 on a farm near Branch, daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kealey. Her parents moved to Manitowoc later 
and she engaged in dressmaking in Manitowoc. In 1904 she was married to Mr. 
Kunz. Mrs. Kunz was a charter member of the Altar Society of Sacred Heart 
congregation. Mr. Kunz died in 1945.
Surviving are a son, Godfrey of Manitowoc;; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence 
Zmeskel and Miss Alice Kunz of Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles Kelley of Sheboygan; 
sister, Miss Clara Kealey of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 19, 1953 P.17
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[d. 10-18-1953/age 79 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Florian J. Kunz lot]


ELMER KUNZ

(TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO)-(1889)
A little son of Wm. Kunz of this city died on Friday of last week. The little 
boy was two years and six months old. The funeral took place on Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 19, 1914  P. 1
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[Elmer Kunz/bur. 02-10-1889/age 2 yrs./cause croup]


ERWIN C. KUNZ

Erwin C. Kunz, 72, of 918 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had become a patient the day before.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Vernon Anderson, pastor of First Lutheran Curch will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Kunz was born at Manitowoc, son of the late Louis and Mary Kunz, Feb. 3, 1888. 
He was graduated from First Ward High School and attended Manitowoc Business 
College. He had been associated for many years with Kunz and Bleser Brewery and 
had been a director 10 years of Kingsbury Breweries, resigning a number of years 
ago. During World War II he had been employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc.
He was a member of Elks Lodge 687 and Branch River Country Club.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. James Alder, of Wilmette, Ill., two nieces and two 
nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 14, 1960 P. 14
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[bur. on Louis Kunz lot]
[Erwin C. Kunz/died 12/13/1960 in Manitowoc/age 72]


FLORIAN KUNZ

Florian John Kunz, 70, of 608 Huron street, lifelong county resident, died late 
Saturday afternoon at Holy Family hospital, of a cerebral hemorrhage. 
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home and at 9 o’clock at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. L. M. Schorn 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kunz was born in Branch in 1875 and in 1904 married Miss Elizabeth Kealey. 
For many years he had been employed as bookkeeper at the office of the Manitowoc 
Land and Fuel company. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the Sacred 
Heart congregation.
Survivors are three daughters, Alice, Rita and Mr. Charles Kelley, whose husband 
is in the U.S. Navy, all of this city; son, Godfrey, now serving with the navy 
in the south Pacific; two sisters, Mrs. William Bruenig and Mr. A. H. Specht of 
Mishicot; and a grandson.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary wil be recited at 
8 o’clock this evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 21, 1945  P. 2
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[Florian John/d. 05-19-1945/age 70 yrs.]


FRANKLIN C. KUNZ

Franklin Carl Kunz, 85, of 518 N. 5th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, August 
14, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church Chapel. Rev. 
Richard Lind will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kunz was born November 24, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and 
Bernice Gustaveson Kunz. Mr. Kunz was educated in the Manitowoc School System. 
Mr. Kunz was self employed as an electrical and refrigeration contractor. He 
married the former Marie Madson on December 20, 1936, at Manitowoc. Mr. Kunz 
was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge Number 65 F&AM and a life long member 
of First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marie; a daughter and a son-in-law, Mary and Paul 
Berge of Madison; two grandchildren, Robert and Maren Berge, both of Madison; 
a sister-in-law, Viola Galk of Merrill, Wisconsin and nieces, nephews and 
cousins also survived. He was preceded in death by three brothers.
Friends may call at First Lutheran Church Chapel after 1 p.m. Friday until the 
hour of service. There will be no Thursday evening visitation at the funeral 
home. Jens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers 
memorials would be appreciated to the church or the donors choice. 
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1985  P. 3
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[husband of Marie M. Kunz]


FREDERICK L.G. KUNZ

Mr. Frederick L.G. Kunz, 76, of 901 Hancock St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening, Feb. 13, at his residence. Private services will be 11:30 am Monday 
at the family plot at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kunz was born Nov. 16, 1901, at Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late George C. 
and Anna Engel Kunz. He was educated in Manitowoc Public Schools and attended 
the University of Wisconsin and Northwestern University and also the Wahl 
Henius Institute, the Siebel Institute of Technology, Chicago, Ill., and United 
States Brewers Academy, New York, New York. He also studied brewing at the 
original family brewery in Untergroeningen, West Germany. Mr. Kunz was a Master 
Brewer and Master Maltster and the holder of several patents, domestic and 
foreign on grain extractions processes. Mr. Kunz was a member of a pioneer 
Manitowoc Brewing Company. He married Paula L. Eisenmenger, March 13, 1958 at 
Lake Forest, Ill., the couple coming to Manitowoc in 1974. Mr. Kunz was a 
member of Master Brewers Association of America, districts Milwaukee and 
Chicago, past treasurer upper Mississippi Valley Master Brewers Association 
district LaCrosse, Wis., American Chemical Society, American Society of Brewing 
Chemists and Inc. Brewers Guild of London, England, a member of Masonic Lodge 
No. 46 F & AM commandery and consistory and related bodies and a member of 
Mohammed Shrine Temple of Peoria, Ill., and a member of Germania Club of Chicago. 
Mr. Kunz was one of the organizers and developers of Wisconsin and agri-energy 
corporation and was Vice President and Director and also the site developer of 
Green Bay Energy Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Paula; two sons, George Kunz of Manitowoc and 
Erich Kunz of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was preceded in death by a brother.
There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to the donor's 
choice. The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, are handling funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Feb. 15, 1986 page 3
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[cremains/husband of Paula Kunz]


GEORGE C. KUNZ    (d. 1935)

GEORGE KUNZ DIES AT HOME AT AGE OF 58 
Former Brewmaster And Malt Syrup Business Man To Be Buried Monday 
George C. Kunz, former brewmaster at the Kunz-Bleser plant and later engaged 
in the malt syrup business here and at other Wisconsin cities, died early today 
at the home, 909 Hancock street. He was 58.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home and will be private. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born Here in 1877 
The deceased was born in this city Oct. 28, 1877, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis 
Kunz. After obtaining his schooling here he joined his father in the Kunz-Bleser 
company and advanced to the position of brewmaster of the plant, which he filled 
for 24 years.
Following the advent of prohibition Mr. Kunz engaged in the malt syrup business, 
locating first in Sheboygan and then coming to Manitowoc to establish the Lake 
Shore Products company in 1925. Later he opened similar plants in Wausau and La 
Crosse, and became interested in the Bartel brewery in La Crosse. 
Mr. Kunz disposed of his outside interests a little over a year ago and returned 
to this city.
Widow Survives
In 1907 the deceased was married in this city to Miss Anna Engel. Survivors are 
the widow; two sons, Frederick and Orion; father, Louis; a brother, Erwin; and a 
sister, Mrs. James W. Alder, Wilmette, Ill.
The body will be removed to the Kunz residence Monday morning from the Vogelsang 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 23, 1935  P. 4
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[age 58 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on Louis Kunz lot]


GEORGE HEINRICH KUNZ    (d. 1872)

From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-four years ago (1872)
Death of Geo. Kuntz(sic) - 
On Tuesday morning, Geo. Kuntz died in this city at the age of 45 years. His 
funeral which took place yesterday afternoon was largely attended, his remains 
being escorted to the grave by the Odd Fellows and Sons of Herman of Manitowoc 
and Two Rivers and the Rifle Company of Manitowoc. The funeral procession was 
four blocks in length and consisted of the following societies: Sons of Herman 
of Manitowoc and Two Rivers under the marshalship of Captain Becker, Chickerming 
Lodge, I.O.O.F., Manitowoc Lodge and the Two Rivers Lodge under the command of 
Anton Vogt. The procession was headed by Weinschenk's band.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 27, 1916
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FORECLOSURE SALE.
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY.
Anastisius Kryzinski, Plaintiff, John Franz and Herman Martins Executors, of the last 
Will and Testement (sic) of George Kuntz (sic), Elizabeth Kuntz, and Godfred Kuntz, 
Defendants. In virtue of and pursuant to a Judgement Order of foreclosure and sale, 
rendered in the above entitled action, on the 18th day of April, A.D. 1874, at a special 
term of the Circuit Court for Manitowoc County, held at the Court House, in the City 
of Fond du Lac, and county of Fond du Lac, and State of Wisconsin, I shall expose for 
sale, and sell at public vendue, to the highest bidder at the Sheriff Office, in the City and 
County of Manitowoc, and State of Wisconsin, on the 26th day of June, A.D. 1874, at 
10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, all the following mortgaged premises or so much 
of the same as may be necessary to satisfy the amount adjudged to the plaintiff, together 
with interest, costs and expenses, to-wit: Lots No. ten, eleven, and twelve, in bock No. 
two-hundred and seventy one, (271), situated and lying in the City and County of 
Manitowoc, and State of Wisconsin.
Dated Sheriff's Office, Manitowoc, Wis., this 12 day, of May, 1874.
R.D. Smart, Sheriff, Manitowoc County, Wis.
White & Forrest, Att'ys, for Plaintiffs.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 28, 1874 P. 1


GODFREY D. KUNZ

Godfrey D. Kunz, 61, of 823 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning 
at Veterans Administration Hospital, Wood, Wis., after lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Claude LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kunz was born Aug. 17, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late Florian and 
Elizabeth Kealey Kunz. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a yeoman first 
class in the Navy from March 26, 1942, until Nov. 17, 1945, when he was discharged.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Frank ( Alice ) ___eke and Mrs. C. G. (Rita) 
Zmeskal, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Charles (Delores) Kelley of Sheboygan, two nieces 
and two nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home until 4 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 27, 1967  P. 9 
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[d. at VAC Wood Milwaukee WI]


JOHN KUNZ

STROKE FATAL TO JOHN KUNZ 
Dies Early Today At Farm Home; Rites On Tuesday 
John Kunz, 67, farmer, died at his home on Manitowoc route 1, early this morning. 
Death was attributed to a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be made at 
the Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday 
afternoon until the time of the services Tuesday. 
The deceased was born July 21, 1869 in the town of Kossuth. He farmed in this 
county all of his life. In 1903 he was married to Catherine Cenefelt, who 
survives. 
Survivors besides his widow include a daughter, Mrs. James Schultz, Manitowoc, 
and a son, Ladimir, at home; a brother, Ignatz of Wausau and two grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 14, 1936  P. 12
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[cause: heart failure]


KATIE KUNZ

Mrs. Katie Kunz, 83, of 709A Hancock St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Katie Cenefels was born Sept. 15, 1875, in the Town of Kossuth, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Pribyl Cemefels. She was married Nov. 17, 
1903, at Manitowoc to John Kunz. The couple operated a farm in the Town of 
Kossuth and after his death in 1936 Mrs. Kunz moved to Manitowoc in 1944.
Surviving are a son, Ladimir of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. James Schultz 
of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, Edwin, 
died in 1929.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1958  P. 13
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[bur. on John Kunz lot]


LADIMIR J. KUNZ

Mr. Ladimir J. Kunz, age 82, of 7709 Seidl Rd., Manitowoc, died Friday November 20, 
1992, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, Wis. The Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial to follow in 
the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wis.
He was born February 8, 1910, in the Town of Kossuth, Wis., son of the late John 
and Katie Cenefels Kunz. He owned and operated the home farm in the Town of Kossuth. 
He married Doroth (sic) C. Belonger on November 16, 1935 in Two Rivers. She preceded 
him in death on August 18, 1961. He was one of the founding members of the Happy 
Hoppers Polka Club.
Survivors include three children, Ronald (Mary) Kunz, Mishicot, Richard (Nancy) Kunz, 
Manitowoc, Marilynn (Robert) Pantel, Medford, Ore.; four grandchildren, Rosemary 
Krajnik, Marjorie Senfleben, Patrick Kunz, Francis Kunz; seven great grandsons, 
Matthew, Andrew, Adam, David, Kevin, and Jason Krajnik and Brandon Senfleben. Also 
other relatives and friends including three special friends, Roman Koeppel, Valarian 
Junk, and Don Schleis. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Kunz, and a 
sister, Adeline Schultz.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday from 10 a.m. until 
the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, November 22, 1992 P. A2
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[widower of Dorothy Kunz/bur. on John Kunz lot]


LOUIS KUNZ

Louis Kunz, Local Brew Head, Dies
Kingsbury President Was Last of Early Day Brewers of Manitowoc
Louis Kunz, 81, president of the Kingsbury Breweries company and last 
of the early day brewers and maltsters of Manitowoc, died last night. 
He has been in failing health for several weeks.
Until two weeks ago, however, Mr. Kunz was able to meet his friends 
and made daily visits to the Elks club, of which he was one of the 
oldest members. A general breakdown of his health had confined him 
to his home, 815 Marshall street for several days.
Funeral Services Thursday
Funeral services will be held from the home Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kunz continued active in the brewing business for more than half a 
century. He first came to this city in 1880 and five years later embarked 
in partnership with the late Daniel B. Bleser in the brewing business. In 
the early days of his brewery activities Mr. Kunz was brewmaster and made 
special trips to Germany to study proper brewing of ingredients going into 
the manufacture of beer.
The deceased was born near Stuttgart, Germany, in 1854, the son of Johann 
and Elizabeth Kunz. His father was the owner of a brewery in Germany. In 
1872, accompanied by a friend, Mr. Kunz left Germany for America. He was 
employed for a time in Milwaukee and coming to Manitowoc was employed, 
together with John Schreihart, at the Godfrey Kunz brewery at Branch.
In 1880 Mr. Kunz came to this city and the following year associated himself 
with Mr. Schreihart. In 1885 he formed a partnership with Daniel B. Bleser 
and the Kunz-Bleser company was organized. The firm leased the Schreihart 
brewery, which the company operated until 1890. Purchase of the Grotch and 
Seidel brewery followed. This plant, located at Marshall and South Ninth 
streets, was remodeled and operated until 1905. It was torn down and 
replaced with a modern brick and conrete plant on the same site.
Consolidation in 1918
During the World war there was a consolidation of three Manitowoc breweries, 
the Kunz-Bleser company, the Schreihart company and the William Rahr Sons 
company under the name of the Manitowoc Breweries Co. Mr. Kunz was chosen 
treasurer of the company. The following year the name of the company was 
changed to the Manitowoc Products company. He continued to hold the office 
of treasurer of this company as well as being a director.
In 1933 organization of the Kingsbury Breweries company was  effected. Mr. 
Kunz continued in the new company, although in late months he did not take 
an active part in conduct of the business. He was head of the company at 
his death.
In 1875 Mr. Kunz married Miss Mary Kunz, a native of Ohio. She died 11 years 
ago.
Survivors are a son, Erwin, city, and a daughter, Mrs. James Alder, Wilmette, 
Ill. Another son, George, died a few months ago.
Fraternally the deceased was a member of the Elks and the Knights of Pythias.
Organizer of Club
Mr. Kunz was one of the organizers of the Manitowoc club, which maintains a 
summer camp at Big Lake, Manitowish, in northern Wisconsin. He made yearly 
trips to this camp to spend several weeks fishing. A year ago in July he 
entertained a large number of his friends at Camp Manitowoc on the occasion 
of his 80th birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Alder, only daughter of the deceased, will not be able to come to 
Manitowoc for the funeral. She is at North Conway, N.H., called there by 
the serious illness of her daughter, who is attending school in the east.
The body of Mr. Kunz will be moved to the home on Marshall street Wednesday 
evening from the Vogelsang funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 10, 1936 P.2
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[cause: myocarditis]


MARIE M. KUNZ    (d. 1998)

Marie M. Kunz, age 96, of 518 North Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
June 25, 1998, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998, at First 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Lind will officiate, with burial 
to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born February 3, 1902, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late 
Christian Melvin and Marie Halverson Madson. Marie attended schools in 
Manitowoc and graduated with the Class of 1920 from Manitowoc High School. 
She married Franklin C. Kunz on December 20, 1938, in Cato. He preceded her 
in death in 1985. Marie was a member of First Lutheran Church, the Church 
Women, Sons of Norway,and the Manitowoc Historical Society.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Paul Berge, Madison; 
two grandchildren, Robert (Lisa) Berge, Bedford, N.H., and Maren Berge, 
Steamboat Springs, Colo.; two great-granddaughters, Christian Marie and 
Brianna Caitlyn Berge, Bedford, N.H.; one cousin, Enanda (Chauncey) Reinertson, 
Manitowoc; two special friends, Martian Sorge, Manitowoc, and Polly Hellmintoller, 
Manitowoc. Other relatives and friends also survive.
Relatives and friends may call on Saturday from 1-2 p.m. at First Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Bethany 
Lutheran College, Manitowoc Community Hospice, or the donor's choice.
Jens Family Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
She was lovingly cared for by a wonderful group of women, including Jane Schanke, 
Gladys Krowiorz, Gladys Seibel, Rita Tissler, Bernice Hassemer, Teresa Woitkovich, 
Jane Abbott, Dolores Anhalt.
Marie was a lady of great faith, kindness, and love. People were always invited 
to come and share her gracious hospitality. All will remember her beautiful smile.
Herald Times Reporter, June 26, 1998 P. 2


MARY KUNZ  (d. 1925)

MRS. L. KUNZ SUMMONED BY DEATH TODAY
Funeral Services Will Be Held from Home Thursday
Mrs. Mary Kunz, wife of Louis Kunz, 815 Marshall street, died at the Holy 
Family hospital at 1:4? this morning following an illness of several months. 
She was removed to the hospital about a month ago and underwent an operation 
for eye trouble. Death was due to a complication of diseases incident to old 
age. The funeral will be held from the family home at 2 o'clock Thursday 
afternoon and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kunz was born at Cleveland, Ohio, March 26, 1856 and would have been 
sixty-nine at her next birthday. Strangely enough her family name before 
marriage was also Kunz and with her parents she came to Manitowoc as a child, 
receiving her education in the public schools here. She was married to Louis 
Kunz in this city November 28, 1876 and the family has since made its home 
here. Besides the husband she is survived by three children, George and Erwin 
Kunz of this city and Mrs. J.V. Aldrer of Wilmette, Ill. One sister, Mrs. O.B. 
Sonsthagen and five grandchildren also survive her.
Mrs. Kunz was essentially a home body, devoting her time to her home and her 
family but her pleasant manner and kindly disposition won for her a wide circle 
of friends to whom news of the death will come as a shock and with a distinct 
sense of a personal loss.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 20, 1925 P. 2
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[cause: myocarditis]


ORION KUNZ

Orion E. Kunz, 35, died suddenly in Los Angeles, recently after several months 
of ill health.
Private funeral services were held in Manitowoc Saturday afternoon and burial 
was in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kunz was born in Manitowoc in 1911, the son of Mrs. Anna Kunz and the late 
George C. Kunz. He was educated in the Manitowoc public schools and at Culver 
Military academy, followed by training as a brewer under his father, with whom 
he was associated in the brewing industry.
For the past 11 years, Mr. Kunz resided in southern California where he owned and 
operated a retail automobile service. 
He was a veteran of World War II, entering service in April of 1943 and was 
honorably discharged in March, 1946. He served three years in India and was the 
recipient of the Asiatic-Pacific theater campaign medal, good conduct medal and 
World War II victory medal. He was a member of the American Legion, the Los Angeles 
Athletic club and the order of DeMolay.
Surviving are his mother of Manitowoc and a brother, Frederick of Lake Forest, Ill.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 23, 1946  P. 2
********
Kunz and Wife Are Found Dead
Studio Guard Takes Life on West Coast
Los Angeles-Orion E. Kunz, 37, formerly of Manitowoc, Wis., a film studio 
guard here, may have driven his automobile around the city with his dead wife 
sitting beside him as a passenger, according to police here.
They’ll never know positively, however, for Kunz took that secret with him to 
his death. He committed suicide, officers said. He ended his life at the home 
of friends in nearby Venice, police said.
Police, after finding suicide notes on Kunz’s body, indicating domestic troubles, 
located the automobile containing the body of the dead man’s wife, Dorothy 
Anderson Kunz, 33, apparently, a murder victim. A coroner’s report indicates that 
Mrs. Kunz had been dead 24 hours.
A friend told officers that Kunz came to his apartment Friday and said that he 
had murdered Mrs. Kunz. Later, however, the studio guard denied that story.
One of the suicide notes requested that both bodies be cremated and the ashes 
scattered over the Pacific ocean. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 31, 1946  P. 1
********
[Orion Erwin/d. 12-14-1946 at Santa Monica, CA/age 35 yrs./cause: pistol wounds 
of left chest/bur. on Louis Kunz lot/cremains]


PAUL KUNZ

PAUL G. KUNZ PASSES AWAY 
Landscape Architect Dies Friday Afternoon At Home
Paul G. Kunz, 31, landscape architect and greenhouse operator, died Friday 
afternoon at the home, 522 North Fifth street. He had been in failing health 
for over a year.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First Lutheran church 
in charge of the Rev. D. G. Ristad. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kunz was born in this city in 1905, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kunz. 
He was graduated from the Lincoln high school and later attended Carroll college, 
Waukesha. When he completed school he returned here to engage in landscape work. 
He married Miss Viola Stine in 1932.
He was an officer in the De Molay for a number of years and in his early life 
was active in Boy Scout work.
Survivors are the widow; a son, Paul Jr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kunz; 
and two brothers, Lester, Minneapolis, and Franklin, city.
The body is at the Frazier mortuary and may be viewed there until Monday at 11 
a.m. when it will be moved to the First Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 5, 1936  P. 2
*******
[bur. 9-7-1936/cause: pulmonary t.b./bur. on Charles Kunz lot]


STERLING KUNZ

STERLING KUNZ SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES IN ACCIDENT
Young Business Man of City Never Regained Consciousness after the
Shoto Road Accident
Without having regained consciousness, Sterling Kunz, victim of the
collision on the Shoto road Sunday evening when his motorsycle and 
an automobile struck, died at the hospital at 9 o'clock last evening.
Mr. Kunz had sustained a fracture at the base of the skull and his
spine was broken, causing paralysis. Physicians held out no hope of
recovery.
The death of Mr. Kunz is the first resulting from an accident of the
kind in months here and causes wide spread sorrow in the city and the
sympathy of the community will go out to the bereaved family. Mr. Kunz
was engaged in the motorcycle business, conducted an agency and shop
on Buffalo street and was achieving a marked degree of success in his
business when the fatal mishap claimed his life, cutting him off in
the prime of young manhood when Life was all before him.
Mr. Kunz, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kunz, North Sixth street, was
born in this city and was 22 years of age February 27. He attended the
local schools and was later employed with the M.G. Madson Seed Co. In
1917 Mr. Kunz purchased the motorcycle business of the late Joseph
Peterik and conducted it until he enlisted in the service in June 1918.
He was attached to the motorcycle convoy, with headquarters in Paris,
having been sent overseas soon after his enlistment and remained there
until June of this year, returning here about June 20, when he re-
engaged in his business and reopened the shop on Buffalo street.
Mr. Kunz was an enthusiastic motorcyclist and enjoyed nothing more than
driving his car and availed himself of every opportunity to be out. He
was taking a drive into the country with a friend at the time of the
tragedy and had reached the Muth Hill on the Shoto road when the accident 
occurred. Details of this accident have already been published.
Besides his parents Mr. Kunz is survived by three brothers, Lester Kunz,
who is a salesman for the Madson Seed Co., and who is at present in
Minnesota, Franklin and Paul at home. Efforts are being made to get into
touch with Lester Kunz to advise him of his brother's death and the
funeral arrangements will be deferred until he is heard from.
Mr. Kunz was a young man of brilliant future, possessing the qualifi-
cations of the successful business man and character and industry to 
succeed. His untimely death is deeply developed and has cast a pall over 
the city and brings keen sorrow to a host of friends. The unfortunate 
circumstances surrounding the accident, the snuffing out of life of a
young man a few seconds before in robust health, accentuate the tragedy.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 14, 1919  P.1
********
There are two more articles about this accident on the same page, i.e.
"BRADY HAS ORDERED AN INQUEST HELD"; and "POOR LIGHTS ON KUNZ MOTORCYCLE
MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSE OF ACCIDENT BELIEF IF SPEVACEK"/Spevacek was driving
the car that collided with the motorcycle.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 14, 1919  P.1
********
HOME FROM OVERSEAS, TAKES UP BUSINESS HERE
Sterling Kunz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kunz, North Sixth street, 
who has been serving with an ambulance corps unit overseas for the past 
eleven months has returned to the city with his honorable discharge and 
has resumed charge of his motorcycle business on Buffalo street. The 
business during Mr. Kunz’s absence was cared for by his brother Franklin. 
While serving overseas Mr. Kunz was with the mechanical department of 
the ambulance service and received a number of promotions. His brother, 
Capt. Lester Kunz, and is still in service and is a transport officer on 
board of the steamer Leviathan. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 19, 1919 Page 5
********
[Sterling Gerald/bur. 10-16-1919/cause: fracture of skull/
bur. on Charles Kunz lot]


CHRISTINE KUNZE

PIONEER WOMAN OF COUNTY IS DEAD AT AGE 91
With the passing of Mrs. Christiana Kunze, whose death occurred Sunday, one of 
the oldest residents of Manitowoc county and one of the first settlers here, 
ended Life's work. 
Mrs. Kunze, who was past 91 years of age, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Fred Groth, rural route 2, Sunday night.
"Grandma" Kunze, as she was known to the older and younger generation, had been 
a resident of Manitowoc county for sixty-six years, all that time making her home 
in the town of Newton where her parents settled when they came from Germany where 
she was born. The family came here in 1856 and three years later, in 1859, she 
was married to Joseph Kunze, who preceded her in death many years ago. For years, 
since her husband's death Mrs. Kunze had made her home with her daughter Mrs. 
Groth, at her death the only survivor of the family, another daughter Mrs. Anton 
Huebner having died several years ago. 
Up to six months ago Mrs. Kunze had been in fair health but since that time she 
has failed steadily until death came to relieve her.
Besides her daughter Mrs. Kunze is survived by one brother William Hacker, Clark 
street this city and there are five grandchildren Edward Huebner, Mrs. Louis 
Carstens, of Potters, Paul and Althea Groth and Mrs. Roland Schmitz, this city. 
Five great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held from the Groth home Friday afternoon at 1:30 and 
burial will be at Evergreen cemetery in this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, December 26, 1922 P. 1
*********
[bur 12-29-1922/cause: exhaustion/bur on Henry Groth lot]
(Christine Kunze nee Hacker/d. Dec. 25, 1922/age 91 yrs. 7 mo./from St. John's 
United Church of Christ burial record)
*********
(Note: She died in 1922, but stone reads 1923)


DEBRA A. KUPSCH

Debra A. Kupsch, 9, of 3732 West Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
July 14, at Milwaukee Childrens Hospital.
Christian Science Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, with First Reader Jack Myers officiating.
Miss Kupsch, was born Oct. 26, 1972, at Two Rivers, daughter of Allan L. and 
Sharon S. Notz Kupsch. She was a fourth grader at Benjamin Franklin Elementary 
School.
Survivors include her parents, Allan and Sharon Kupsch; two brothers, James and 
David at home; a sister, Susan at home; maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Kathryn 
Notz of Manitowoc; paternal grandparents, LeRoy and Clara Kupsch of Two Rivers; 
maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Notz of Two Rivers; paternal great grand-
father, William Kupsch of Manitowoc, aunts; uncles; cousins and other relatives.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei 9th St. Chapel, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1982 P. 3


SHARON S. KUPSCH

Sharon S. Kupsch, age 68, of 3732 West Marshall St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday, May 7, 2010 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Sharon was born April 12, 1942, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Kenneth and 
Kathryn LeMere Notz. She attended schools in Reedsville, and graduated with the 
class of 1960 from Two Rivers, Washington High School. Sharon married Allan L. 
Kupsh on Oct. 12, 1963, in Manitowoc. She was a member of the Christian Science 
Church, and was employed at Rockwood Products until her death.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Debra Kupsch; one brother; 
Thomas Notz. 
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 pm. Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at the Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc, Jack Meyers will officiate 
the service. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 
the time of service at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 10, 2010 


CHRISTIAN KUPPERNUS

Christ Kupperuns
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Christ Kupperuns
Death Date  7 Jun 1912
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Christ] [cause: carcimonia of liver] 


FRIEDERIKE KUPPERNUS

Mrs. Catherine Kuperness(sic), until two years ago, a resident of New London, 
where she located in 1857, is dead at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles 
Haase, So. Fourteenth Street at the age of 84 years. Mrs. Kuperness was a 
native of Germany. An aged husband, one son, William of New London and a 
daughter, Mrs. Haase, this city survive. The funeral was held from the Haase 
home this afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., June 7, 1910
********
[cause: old age]


CARL KURTH    (d. 1872)

[Carl Kurth/no other information] [Karl Korhn/bur 02-07-1872]
(Carl Korth/b. 5 Mar 1819/d. 4 Feb 1872/age 52yrs 10mo 29da/
bur 7 Feb 1872, Manitowoc/from death record of First Ger. Evang. ch.)


CARL KURTH    (d. 1886)

Death of 78-year old Carl Kurth on Tues., 22 June in his residence in 
the 3rd Ward of Manitowoc. He was born in Stettin, Pommerania and came 
to Manitowoc in 1869. He leaves a wife and three grown children – two 
sons and a daughter, the latter of whom is married to Capt. Pruess, as 
well as a number of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. The burial 
will take place today at 2pm.
Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1886
*****
[Unk]-[Mr. Kuhrt/bur. 06-24-1886/age 78 yrs.]


CHARLES KURTH    (d. 1905)

Death on Sun. in the local mental facility of 34-yr. old 
Charles Kurth. The deceased was a son of Mr. Fr. Kurth, a 
resident on the corner of 12th and Hamilton Sts., and had 
suffered a nerve illness several years ago which required 
his placement in the facility. He is survived by a widow 
and 2 children, as well as his parents and several sisters. 
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1905
*******
Charles Kurth
birth: 18 October 1869
death: 4 June 1905 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Fred Kurth
mother: Wilhelmine
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*****
Charles Kurth
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name  Charles Kurth
Color/Sex  W  Male
Occupation  Machinist
Age  35 yr.
Father  Fred Kurth
Mother  Wilhelmina Kurth
Birth Date  18 Oct 1869
Death Date  4 Jun 1905
Cause of death  Marsamus
Duration of disease  few years
Death County  Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*******
[cause: marasmus]
[Charles Kurth/bur. 06-05-1905/age 35 yrs.]


CHRISTINE KURTH

A Mrs. Kurth, an old lady 80 years of age, was found dead in her yard 
in this city on Monday morning. She had risen early and went out in 
the yard for something and there dropped dead.
Manitowoc Pilot 4/23/1896
(information sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
**********
Death on Mon. of Mrs. Christine Johanne Kurth in the home of her son
Wilhelm Kurth. She was the mother of Friedrich and Wilhelm Kurth,
as well as of Mrs. Maria Gauger. The deceased was born 27 Dec. 1817 
in Maltzahn, Pomerania. The funeral was conducted by Pastor Machmueller 
on Wed. afternoon at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Apr. 1896
********
Christenie Kurt (sic)
birth: 22 December 1817 Germany
death: 20 April 1896 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
spouse: Kurt
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[cause: exhaustion]
[Mrs. Carl Kurth/no other information]


DORA KURTH

BURDEN OF GRIEF TOO GREAT
Mrs. Doreda Kurt Mourns For Her Daughter and Follows Her Home
Grief over the death of a daughter, together with the infirmities of 
advanced years caused the death of Mrs. Doreda Kurt, one of the early 
settlers of Manitowoc county at Rapids, Thursday. She had been in 
failing health for a number of years, but no danger was anticipated 
until Tuesday, when the death of her daughter, Mrs. Heins, brought a 
weighty sorrow and the burden of grief was greater than she could 
withstand. 
Mrs. Kurt was 86 years of age and came to Manitowoc in early days. She 
had been a resident of the town of Rapids for nearly half a century and 
was a woman held in high esteem by a very large circle of friends and 
acquaintances. A family of grown up children survive her. The funeral 
will be held Sunday. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 07, 1900, Page 1
********
From Der Nord Westen, 13 Dec. 1900:
Mrs. Dora Kurth, who has lived for many years in Rapids, died on 05 Dec. 
at the age of 92. Her funeral was held last Sun. in the local cemetery 
by Pastor Carl Nagel. The deceased was born in Wahlsdorp, Mecklenburg-
Schwerin. She was the mother of Mr. A. Kugler in Manitowoc Rapids.
********
Dora Kuhrt(sic), nee Naumann/Born Nov. 28, 1809 in Wahlsdorf Mecklenburg-
Schwerinn died Dec. 5 1900 in Rapids. Frau Kuhrt, having been married 
several times, died a widow. She is survived by 1 son, 1 daughter 14 
grandchildren. from St. John's United Church of Christ burial record.
********
Dora Kurth
birth: 28 November 1808 Germany
death: 6 December 1900 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Man., Wis.
residence: 1900 Manitowoc Rapids
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[cause: paralysis]


EDNA R KURTH

Mrs. William C. Kurth, 71, of 618 A South 26th St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been ill for 
two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home 
and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Maintowoc. The Very Rev. 
Clement P Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Edna Mittnacht was born Aug. 19, 1893, at Manitowoc, Daughter 
of the late Peter and Anna Coutley Mittnacht. She attended St. Boniface 
Parochial School and West Side High School, being graduated in 1910. She 
attended Manitowoc County Normal School and taught several years in 
Manitowoc County Rural schools.
She was married to William C. Kurth April 5, 1915, and the couple observed 
their Golden anniversary of their wedding this year. Mrs. Kurth was a past 
president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post Auxiliary and the 
Eigtht district VFW Auxiliary, a past oracle of the Royal Neighbors, a past 
president of the Christian Mothers Alter Society of St. Pauls Church, past 
president of Daughters of Isabella, and a member of Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 
Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband and (some still living so I did not include 
them) 3 daughters and 3 sons; a brother Vernon Mittnacht of Miami FL., 
31 grandchilldren and 9 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:00 p.m. Sunday where the rosary 
will be recited at 7:00 p.m. by CMA and St. Paul parish members.
Manitowoc Herald Times. Sat. June 12, 1965
********
[d. 06-11-1965/age 71 yrs./wife of William C. Kurth]


FRIEDRICH KURTH

FERD. KURTH, DEAD TODAY, HAD BEEN IN EMPLOY OF ONE CONCERN 
SINCE ARRIVAL IN CITY IN 1867
Ferdinand Kurth (sic), a resident of the city since 1867 and during 
practically all that time an employee of one company, died at his home, 
1202 Hamilton street, today death being due to dropsy from which he had 
suffered for some time. 
Mr. Kurth was born in Germany Feb. 21, 1840, and located here at the age of 
27. He was employed by John Schuette as a teamster for years and later had 
continued in Mr. Schuette’s employment in other capacities. Four children 
survive Mr. Kurth, being Mrs. R. Croll of Detroit, Mrs. Emil Sohrweide, Mrs. 
Charles Eberhardt and Miss Ella Kurth of this city. One brother, William 
Kurth and one sister, Mrs. Carl Gauger, also of this city, survive. Funeral 
services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the German Lutheran 
church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 13, 1915, Page 5
*********
Mrs. Charles Kurth, Mrs. Wm. Liezow and Mrs. Albert Hintz of Milwaukee who 
were here for the funeral of the late Ferd. Kurth have returned to their home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 18, 1915, Page 3
********
[Fred Kurth/bur. 16 Jan. 1915/cause: arteris selerosis]


JOHANN CARL ALBERT KURTH

[Unk]-[Fred Kurth/bur 08-23-1872]
(Johann Carl Albert Kurth/son of Friedrich Kurth and wife Wilhelmine born Fritz/
b. 11 Mar. 1867/d. 21 Aug. 1872/from records of First German Evang. Luth. Ch.)


JOHANNA (MUELLER) KURTH

"MRS. KURTH SR. DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER. 
81-year-old was resident of city 70 years; Funeral is Monday.
Mrs. William Kurth Sr., 81, a resident of Manitowoc for nearly 70 years, 
died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.A. Carnot, 
1225 S 14th St. She had been ill for several weeks.
Funeral srvices will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Carnot home and at 
2:00 p.m. from the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment will be 
at Evergreen Cemetery.
The Deceased, who's maiden name was Johanna Mueller, was born in Germany in 
1853. She came to this country with her parents at the age of 13. Landing at 
Milwaukee, the Mueller family made the trip to Manitowoc by Ox team, the 
journey required three days.
Married to William Kurth in this city 62 years ago, she with her husband 
resided here continuously. A family of 8 daughters and one son was born to 
them.
Survivors are the widower, a son, William Jr. of this city; eight daughters, 
Mrs H Heck, Mrs Martha Luessow, Mrs A.F. Hintz, and Mrs L.W. Brueggeman, 
all of Milwaukee, Mrs Jule Bielke, Chicago, Mrs C.A. Carnot, Mrs Otis R Grainger 
and Mrs. A.N Rhode, all of this city; nineteen grandchildren and seven great 
grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the Carnot home on South 14th Streer Sunday noon 
from the Wattawa Urbanek and Schlei funeral home."
Manitowoc Herald Times Fri Jan. 11, 1935
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
********
[bur. 01-14-1935/age 81 yrs./cause: senility/bur. on William J. Kurth lot]


KARL KURTH  (d. 1893)

Carl Kunth
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Carl Kunth
Death Date  15 Oct 1893
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  02
Page number  0379
Reel  049
Image	2475
Index Volume  01
Sequence Number	214022
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Carl Kurth
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Carl Kurth
Color/Sex  White Male
Age 71
Occupation Laborer
Birthplace  Mecklenburg, Germany
Spouse Dorothea Kurth
Death Date  15 Oct 1893
Cause of death  pneumonia following fractured ?
Death County  Wisconsin, USA
Burial place  Evergreen Cemetery
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Karl Kurth/bur. 10-21-1893/age 71 yrs./cause: accidentally killed]


MARGARET M. KURTH

Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Kurth, 48, of 932 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. 
Schmitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kurth, nee Margaret Schroeder, was born Aug. 31, 1926, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of Leo A. and Loretta Dusold Schroeder. She was educated in Manitowoc area schools 
and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1944. She was married to Paul E. 
Kurth June 12, 1948, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Kurth was a legal secretary for Atty. Louis 
Croy of Manitowoc. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, three sons, David, of Manitowoc and Charles and 
Andrew, at home, two daughters, Mrs. Norbert (Paulette) Novak, of Manitowoc and 
Miss Gretchen Kurth, of Oshkosh; her parents of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. 
Clarence (Marilyn) Pritzl, of Kiel and Mrs. George (Carol) Pautz, of New Holstein.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 
where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 17, 1975  P. 3
********
[nee SCHROEDER/wife of Paul Kurth/bur. on Edward Dusold lot]


PAUL E. KURTH

Paul E. Kurth, age 74, a resident of the Manitowoc County Health Care Center, 
died Friday, December 24, 1999, at the Center.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Kurth will be celebrated at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc, by the Rev. Gerald Foley, on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, 
at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery with military graveside rites 
by Otto Oas VFW Post #659.
Paul was born March 16, 1925, in Manitowoc. His parents were the late William 
and Edna Mittnacht Kurth. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943. On 
July 13, 1943, he entered the military service and served with the 17th Airborne 
Division as a radar technician. He saw extensive military action in the African, 
Middle Eastern, and European Theaters of War. Because of his outstanding military 
service, he received several commendations, including the Victory Medal, Bronze 
Battle Star and the Overseas Service Bar. Paul was honorably discharged from the 
service on February 21, 1946. On June 12, 1948, he married Margaret Schroeder in 
Manitowoc. Mrs. Kurth preceded him in death July 16, 1975. After his return to 
Manitowoc from the service he owned and operated the Westlawn Market for 11 years, 
was employed for the rest of his working years by the Manitowoc Company, from which 
he retired in 1974. His memberships included Holy Innocents Catholic Church and 
Otto Oas VFW Post #659.
Survivors include five children, Charles (Denise) Kurth, Paulette (Norbert) Kurth, 
and Andrew (Wendy) Kuth, all of Manitowoc, David Kurth of Shoto, Gretchen (Robert) 
Rosenburg of Lake Zurich, Illinois; ten grandchildren, Kris Kurth, Allison Kurth, 
Aimee, Amber, Tyler Kurth and Nicole Nordin, David and Sarah Rosenburg, Adam and 
Aaron Novak; a brother, John (Genevieve) Kurth of Appleton; three sisters, Jeannette 
Fidler, JoAnn (Paul) Hoyer, all of Manitowoc, and Doris (Roy) Geigel of Huron, S.D.; 
also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife, and a brother, William P. Kurth.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. until the 
time of mass at 10:30 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home assisted the Kurth 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1999 P. A2


RICHARD KURTH

RICHARD KURTH, LOCAL MAN, DIES AT BRIARTON 
Richard Kurth, formerly of this city and for the past three years of Briarton, 
Wis., died at his home in that city late yesterday and the body arrived in this 
city today for burial which will take place tomorrow afternoon. Services will 
be held from the Urbanek and Wattawa chapel at 2 o’clock and will be conducted 
by the Revs. Machmiller and Uetzman.
Mr. Kurth was born in this city on February 18, 1882 and made his home here up 
until three years ago when he removed to Briarton and has resided there since. 
A short time ago he contracted pneumonia and yesterday succumbed to the illness.
The deceased was unmarried and besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kurth 
of this city, he is survived by one brother, William of Manitowoc and eight 
sisters, Mrs. H. C. Heck, Mrs. M. Luessow, Mr. A. F. Hinz, Mr. W. L. Brueggeman, 
all of Milwaukee and Mrs. A. N. Rhode, Mrs. O. R. Grainger and Mrs. C. A. Carnot 
of this city and Mrs. J. H. Belika of Chicago. It is expected that all relatives 
will be here for the burial tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 30, 1926  P. 16


WILHELMINE KURTH

After a short illness Mrs. Fred Kurth, a well-known resident of our city, 
died on Tues. The deceased, who was born 11 Oct. 1841 in Germany, came to 
Manitowoc with her husband in 1867 where they lived ever since. She is 
survived by her husband and 4 children. The funeral will be held Sat. 
from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen 30 Nov. 1905
********
DIED:
On Tuesday night of last week, after a few days' illness Mrs. Fred Kurth passed 
away a the family home, corner of South Twelfth and Hamilton streets. The 
deceased was sixty-four years old. Born and reared in Germany, and married there 
in the year 1865, she, with her husband, came to America in 1867, and at once 
made their home in this city, where the family have resided continuously since. 
Mrs. Kurth leaves a husband and four children to mourn her departure. The children 
are: Mrs. Emil Sohrweide, Mrs. Bertha Groll, Mrs. Charles Eberhardt and Miss Ella. 
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the German Lutheran church. The 
decedent was held in high esteem by a large circle of acquaintances.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 7, 1905  pg. 1
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Mrs. Fred Kurth
birth: 18 October 1840 Torpine, Germany
death: 29 November 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Manitowoc
father: Christ Fritz
spouse: Fred Kurth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: gall stones]


WILLIAM KURTH, SR.    (d. 1936)

DEATH CLAIMS W. KURTH, 85 HERE TUESDAY. 
Established First Manitowoc Drayline 60 years ago; Services to be Saturday.
William Kurth Sr., 85, who established the frist dray line in 
Manitowoc 60 years ago, died late Tuesday afternoon at the home of 
his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Carnot, 1225 S 14th 
St. He had been seriously ill for six weeks.
In March 1932, Mr. and Mrs. Kurth observed the 60th anniversary of 
their marriage. Mrs. Kurth died in January 1935.
Funeral services for Mr. Kurth will be held Saturday at 1:30 pm, from 
the Carnot home and at 2:00 from the First German Evangelical Lutheran 
church, of which Mr Kurth has been a member since locating in Manitowoc. 
Interment will be in Evergreen.
Mr. Kurth was born in Maltzohn, Pommern, Germany, in 1851 and 
accompanied his parents to Manitowoc in 1869. After he finished school 
he embarked in the draying business. He continued this business for 
nearly 50 years and retired 15 years ago.
He married Johanna Mueller in this city in 1872.
Survivors are a son, William, city: seven daughters, Mrs A.N. Rhode,
Mrs. O.R. Grainger, Mrs. C.A. Carnot,, all of this city; Mrs O. Beilka, 
Chicago, Mrs. H.C. Heck, Mrs M Luessow and Mrs A.F. Hinz, all of 
Milwaukee; 18 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren,
One son, Richard, and a daughter Mrs Minna Brueggeman preceded their 
father in death.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
from Thursday noon until Friday afternoon, when it will be moved to the 
Carnot home.
Manitowoc Herald Times. Wed. April 29 1936
(information sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[bur. 5-2-1936/age 84 yrs/cause: senility/bur. on William J. Kurth lot]


WILLIAM C. KURTH    (d. 1981)

William C Kurth, 88, of Family Heritage Nursing Home and formerly of 618A S. 
26th St., Maitowoc, died Sunday evening November 15, at the nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 1: 30 P.M. Wednesday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will 
be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kurth was born June 27 , 1893, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and 
Johanna Kurth. He attended First German Lutheran School, Westside High school 
and Milwaukee School of Engineering. He married Edna Mittnacht April 5, 1915, 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1965. 
Mr. Kurth had been employed with Chicago and Northwestern Railroad 40 years, 
retiring in 1953. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law and three daughters and 
sons-in-law, 31 grandchildren, 38 great granchildren and a great great grand-
aughter and other relatives and friends. A daughter Eunice, a brother Richard, 
eight sisters and a daughter-in-law preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, and at the church from 12 noon until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday Nov. 16, 1981
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[widow (sic) of Edna Kurth] 


LYLE W. KURTZ

Mr. Lyle W. Kurtz, 77, of 225 Saratoga St., Chilton, passed away Friday, August 17, 
1990 at the Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, 
August 21 at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Chilton. Rev. Robert Novotney will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born September 15, 1912 in Advance, Wis., Shawano County, son of the late 
Delmor and Janet Mitchel Kurtz. He married Audrey Krieser in 1935. She preceded 
him in death in 1964. In 1966 he married Edna (Becher) McKenna at Chilton. He had 
owned and operated a Blacksmith Shop in Black Creek until 1953 when he purchased 
R & S Manufacturing Company in Chilton, currently known as Chilton Manufacturing 
Company for many years. He was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church, Chilton, 
the Christian Circle club, President of Calumet County Historical Society. He has 
served for many years on the Chilton City Council and had served as Council President 
until 1989. He was a member and Past President of Chilton Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his wife, Edna; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Barb Kurtz 
of Chilton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Ron Klein, Gloria and Dan 
Schaut, both of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Robert, Rick and Heidi Klein, Brenda 
and Lori Schaut; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Kurtz of Advance. He was preceded in 
death by his first wife, his parents and a brother.
Friends may call at St. Martin Lutheran Church, 8 am Tuesday until the time of 
services. A memorial fund has been established for St. Martin Lutheran Church and 
the Calumet Historical Society. Wieting Funeral Home, Chilton, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Aug. 19, 1990 page B13
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[at Chilton WI/husband of Edna P. Kurtz]


JAMES L. KURTZWEIL

James L. Kurtzweil, age 52, of 1419 Kellner St., Manitowoc, died Friday November 27, 
1992, at Merrill, Wis., following a coronary attack while deer hunting.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 1992, at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, the Rev. David Ruby will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial 
and burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born February 20, 1940, at Edgar, Wis., son of the late Leonard and Anna 
Nowicki Kurtzweil. He grew up and was educated at Edgar and attended Edgar High School. 
He was employed at the Manitowoc Engineering Company for the past six years. Before 
coming to Manitowoc he was employed at Allis Chalmers-Milwaukee for 20 years. He was 
married to Kim E. Chapman September 1, 1979 at Milwaukee. He served in the U.S. Marine 
Corps. Jim enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Kim; three sons, Brad, Michael and Daniel; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Don and Gloria Kurtzweil, Edgar, Wis.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, 
Judy and Delwin Thers, Athens, Wis., Mary Jane and Kenneth Kraft, Athens, Wis., Sandy and 
Bob Sekorski, Edgar, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call the Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Monday 
and Tuesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. A 
prayer service will be held Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen.
Herald Times Reporter, November 30, 1992 P. A2
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[Died at Merrill WI]


WILLIAM R. KUSCH

William Robert Kusch, five day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kusch of 1640 
Lombardy Dr., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theophil Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Surviving are the parents, three brothers, James, Thomas and John at home; 
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Louis Kusch of Manitowoc, and maternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mey (sic) of Weyauwega, Wis. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1955  P. 25
********
[d. 03-17-1955/age 5 days]


GLADYS THERESA KUSCHEL

Gladys T. Kuschel, 89, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday 
morning, February 7, 1990, at the home.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Home Chapel. Presiding 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Thomas Wolciechowski with burial 
to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kuschel was born July 16, 1900, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Joseph and Anna Mrotek Ziarnik. She married Richard L. Kuschel on June 6, 
1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death January 23, 1978. The 
couple resided in Milwaukee until 1967 when they moved to Green Bay and coming 
to Manitowoc in 1974 to reside at St. Mary's Home. She was a member of The 
Clothing and Amalgamated Textile Workers of America.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Clementine Komosa of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Julia Janquart of Green Bay; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Krainik of Manitowoc; 
nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in 
death by four brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at St. Mary's Home Chapel 8 a.m. and until the time of service 
on Friday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc,is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
*********
[widow of Richard Kuschel/burial on Mr. Harned Day lot]
(Theresa on her stone)


RICHARD L. KUSCHEL

Richard L. Kuschel, 70, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc the past four 
years, died Monday in Holy Family 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. Kushel was born July 12, 1907 in Manawa, son of the late William and Amelia 
Marrquart Kushel. He married Gladys T. Ziarnik June 6, 1942 in Milwaukee. The 
couple lived in Milwaukee until 1967 when they moved to Green Bay, where they 
resided for eight years prior to moving to Manitowoc. Mr. Kushel had been 
employed with Nash Motor Co. of Milwaukee until his retirement in 1962. He 
had been a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Martin of Madison and 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Thursday until the time 
of funeral service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Jan. 24, 1978 - page 3
********
[bur. on Harned Day lot]


ANNA KUSSE

Mrs. Edward (Anna) Kusse, 85, of 2006 Rankin St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private graveside rites were held Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kusse, nee Anna Taiche, was born July 26, 1880, at Maribel, daughter of 
the late Adolph and Barbara Krainik Taiche. She and her husband, Edward, owned 
Kusse’s Orchards at Manitowoc. She was a Manitowoc County resident most of her 
life and was a member of Rebecca Lodge No. 18 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Hardke, of Wauwatosa and Mrs. Edith 
Cromos, of West Allis. Her husband, a son, Edward, a daughter, Gertrude Cisler, 
four brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 14, 1975  P. 16
*******
[widow of Edward P. Kusse]


EDWARD KUSSE

Edward P. Kusse, 65, of 2006 Rankin street, died last night of a heart ailment 
at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frazier mortuary chapel, 
in charge of Chickerming lodge No. 55, I.O. O.F. of which he was a member. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kusse was born in Milwaukee and came to Manitowoc in 1908. The same year he 
married Miss Anna Taicher in this city. For many years he was a painter and 
decorator here. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge, Royal league and the 
Eagles. 
Survivors are his wife; daughter, Gertrude, at home; brother, William, of Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed from 3 p.m. Friday until the hour of service at the funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 7, 1946  P. 2
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[Edward P./age 54 yrs.]


ANNA M. KUSTKA

Mrs. Anna Kustka, 84, of 1519 Division street, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon at Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kustka, nee Anna Watruba, was born on the homestead farm in 
Cooperstown in 1866 and came to Manitowoc 68 years ago. She was married 
to John Kustka in 1886. He died in 1904.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Charles Pahlkoetter, Mrs. Anna DeHart 
and Mrs Charles Lorenz of Manitowoc; son, William of Manitowoc; five 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, December 22, 1950 P. 2
*******
[d. 12-21-1950/age 84 yrs.]


ANTON G. KUSTKA

Anton G. Kustka, 67, retired shipyard worker, died unexpectedly Saturday 
noon at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Balte, 
of 2228 LaFallette Av., Manitowoc. He was stricken with a sudden heart 
attack.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Carlton, Kewaunee County in 1886 and in 1909 married Miss 
Mollie Thor. In 1923 they move to Manitowoc and until his retirement in 
1952 he was employed as a carpenter at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc. 
He was a member of the AFL Carpenters and Joiners Union. His wife died 
in 1928.
For the past eight years Mr. Kustka had resided with his son in law and 
daughter.
Survivors are a son, Norbert of Rt. 1, Cato; four daughters, Mrs. Edward 
Reitmeyer, Mrs. John Balte and Miss Marjorie Kustka and Mrs. Roger Tagge 
of Sturgeon Bay; sister, Mrs. Frank Drab of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; and six 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the rosary will be recited at 
8 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 11, 1954 P. 13
********
[d. 01-09-1954/age 67 yrs.]


GEORGE KUSTKA

THIRD BODY OF LAKE VICTIMS IS RECOVERED
Body of George Kustka Found Today About Mile Off Shore To North
Lake Michigan today gave up the body of the third victim of the boat
tragedy off the harbor piers here a week ago last Sunday. George Kustka,
22, oldest member of the party of five boys aboard the Maybee on its 
last trip, was found floating in the lake, about a mile off shore towards
Two Rivers this morning by the coast guard crew from that city.
The bodies of William Dramm and Milroy Schmidt, the two others who lost
their lives, were found yesterday.
The Kustka body, fully clothed, was found drifting with the current toward
the north by the coast, which searched the lake's surface continuously
since the finding of the two bodies yesterday. It was brought to the harbor
here and the family notified.
Funeral services for George Kustka will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from
the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home with interment at Evergreen. There will
be a service for the deceased at 9:30 a.m. at the Holy Innocents church.
Survivors are his father, Anton. Four sisters and a brother Norbert.
The latter, with Arthur Haese was rescued from the lake after the Maybee
capsized, and sank.
Funeral services for William Dramm took place this afternoon from the Dramm
home on Park street in charge of the Rev. D.G. Ristad. Companions of the
deceased, Arthur Haese, Bert Helwich, Louis Norteman, Ted Christiansen,
Frank Hobson and Ralph Halverson were pallbearers. Interment was at Evergreen.
A memorial service for the late Milroy Schmidt will be held Thursday after-
noon at the Immanuel Lutheran church, Pine street.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 19, 1934
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[George Anton Kustka/bur. 9-20-1934/age 22 yrs./cause: accidental drowning/
bur. on Anton Kustka lot]


JOHN J. KUSTKA

TOOK OWN LIFE TO END SUFFERINGS
John Kustka, Fifth Ward Resident, Despondent, Becomes a Suicide.
HANGS TO RAFTER IN CELLAR.
Dead Body Found by Wife at Midnight-Was Button Maker by 
Trade-Had Been Ill Long Times
Despodency over continued ill health, which had probably unbalanced his mind, 
prompted the suicide of John Kustka, a resident of the Fifth ward who was found 
hanging from a rafter in the cellar of the home at one o'clock this morning by 
his wife who, becoming alarmed at his nonappearance had instituted search only 
to be greeted by the ghastly find when she entered the basement of the house. 
Assistance was immediately summoned and the body was cut down, but life was 
extinct and nothing could be done. A coroner's inquest was summoned and adjourned 
until later when a verdict in accordance with the facts, that the deceased came 
to his death by his own hand was returned.
Kustka gave no intimation of his intention to suicide although the circumstances 
seem to indicate that the act was premediated. The family was at home during the 
evening and prepared to retire early. Kustka left the room, advising his wife not 
to wait for him, and immediately, it is presumed, proceeded to the cellar where 
he carried out his rash deed. A nail had been drven into the rafter and to this 
a rope was attached, one end being in a noose about the neck of the dead man. 
There was nothing to indicte a struggle or that Kustka had repented of his 
determination.
The dead man was 41 years of age and had resided here for a number of years. He 
was employed at his trade, that of a button maker, until forced by ill health to 
abandon it. Since that time he had been incapicated. He was a native of Bohemia 
and was a man well thought of by his friends and associates. A wife and four 
children survive to mourn his death, the family being in poor circumstances. No 
arrangements have been made for the funeral but it will likely be held Monday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 2, 1904 P. 1
*******
John Kutska(sic), a resident of the 5th Ward, brought his life to an end 
Fri. evening by hanging himself in the cellar of his residence. He 
had come here from Bohemia several years ago and was a button maker 
by profession, but over the past few years has worked the glue boiler 
in the school furniture factory. He contracted consumption and had to 
give up his work several weeks ago because of increasing weakness. He 
and his wife and 4 small children were hard hit by these circumstances 
and led him to suicide. Fri. evening after the children had gone to 
bed, Mrs. Kutska remained up with her ill husband but finally went to 
bed on his promise he would soon follow. Instead he went to the cellar 
and hanged himself from a rafter. Mrs. Kutska awakened at 2 o'clock Sat. 
morning, realized her husband was not in bed and went looking for him. 
She lit the cellar and found her husband's body. Neighbors were notified, 
the body taken down and a doctor called, and it was established that 
life had gone. Justice of the Peace Falge held a coroner's inquest, and 
the jury returned a verdict of suicide. Kutska was about 43 yrs. old.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Apr. 1904
********
John Kustka
birth: 1863 Bohemia
death: 2 April 1904 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 City
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[bur. 04-02-1904/cause: suicide by hanging]


MOLLIE KUSTKA

MOTHER OF SIX DIES TODAY AT HER HOME HERE
Mrs. Anton Kustka, aged 39, passed away today at the family home on North 
Eleventh street. The deceased has been in failing health for the past four 
years. Her maiden name was Miss Mollie Thor and she was born in Kewaunee 
county. She was married to Anton Kustka at Kewaunee June 21, 1910. The 
family moved here to reside four years ago.
Besides the husband, four daughters, Marjorie, Mabel, Pauline and Agnes, 
two sons, Norbert and George, her father, Anton Thor, one sister, Miss 
Millie Thor, and four brothers, Ernst and William of this city, Clarence 
of Chicago and Anton of Mishicot [survive].
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at ten o’clock from the Sacred 
Heart church with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 12, 1928  P. 1
*********
[Mrs. Mary Kustka/bur. 12-15-1928/age 39 yrs/cause: cancer of stomach/
bur. on Anton Kustka lot]


ROBERT C. KUSTKA

Robert C. Kustka, age 76, of 854 Lawton Terrace, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
June 17, 2005, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born Nov. 9, 1928, in Manitowoc, son of the late Wiliiam and Anna Horak 
Kustka. Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1947 and 
also Milwaukee School of Engineering. He was a veteran of the United States Army. 
Robert served a tour of duty with the Army Combat Engineering in Korea. On 
July 15, 1961, he married the former Janet Konop at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. Bob was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding for 16 years and also 
Manitowoc Engineering for 16 years.
He was the equipment manager for the Manitowoc Chiefs and served on the Board of 
Directors for 20 years. Bob was involved with the Chiefs youth football for 
several years. He also served as an assistant coach for the boys and girls sports 
at Sacred Heart. Bob was very involved in his children’s activities. He was also 
a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife: Janet Kustka, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-
in-law: Andrea and Scott Gauger, Dyckesville; Paulette Kustka and her special 
friend, Al Karlin, Manitowoc; Michelle and Scott Neff, Green Bay; a son: 
Michael Kustka, Tempe, Ariz.; and five grandchildren: Desiree Kustka; Brooke 
and Adam Zipperer; Nathan and Jordan Neff. 
He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Violet Schenian, Eunice Wier 
Surface and Laverne Skrepenski.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005, until the time of service at 
11 a.m. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian burial will be 
the Rev. Dave Hoffman. Cremation has occurred with burial of the cremated remains 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by 
American Legion Drews Bleser post 88.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bob’s name to the Manitowoc Chief’s 
youth football. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to Holy Family Memorial Hospice for 
their compassionate care and support given to Bob and his family.
Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 2005 p.A3


CLARA KUTCHERA

Mrs. James Kutchera, 66, of 1028 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, the Rev. 
W. W. Gieschen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Born June 11, 1890, at Morrison, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Edward Bruss.  She moved to Manitowoc 30 years ago. On Oct. 7, 1909, she was 
married to Elbert Birkholz of Reedsville. He died in 1947. On Dec. 19, 1953, 
she was married to James Kutchera. Mrs. Kutchera was a member of the Grace 
Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include the husband; a stepson, Melvin Kutchera of Manitowoc; and 
several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 4, 1956  P. 11
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[d. 08-03-1956/age 66 yrs./bur. on Albert Birkholz lot]


ELLA L. KUTCHERA

Mrs. James Kutchera, 57, of 1519 Clark street, died early today at 
the Holy Family hospital, following a brief illness.
Born Ella Laura Winter in this city in 1890, she was married to Mr. 
Kutchera in 1922. Survivors are the husband; son, (private) of this 
city; mother, Mrs. Gottlieb Winter of this city; brother, Walter of 
this city.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after 
Sunday noon, and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday, to 
lie in state until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 23, 1947 P. 2
*******
[d. 05-24-1947/age 56 yrs/bur. on Gottlieb Winter lot]


JAMES W. KUTCHERA

James W. Kutchera, 81, of 709 York St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will 
be conducted by the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659.
Mr. Kutchera was born June 6, 1890, at Wausau, son of the late Joseph and 
Catherine Kashaka Kutchera. He came to Manitowoc in 1919. Prior to his 
retirement in 1952 he was employed by the City of Manitowoc Street Dept. for 
32 years. He married Ella Winter in 1922. She preceded him in death in 1947. 
He then married Mrs. Clara Birkholtz in 1953. She preceded him in death in 
1955.
He was a World War I veteran serving in Germany and France. He was a member 
of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88, the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659, 
the 32 Degree Division, the War Veterans of Chicago, the World War I Barracks 
and the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc. 
Survivors include a son, Melvin, of Manitowoc, a brother, George, of Hoquiam, 
Wash., and two grandchildren. Six brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o'clock this 
Monday evening until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the 
church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 17, 1972
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[bur. on Gottlieb Winter lot]


MELVIN W. KUTCHERA

Melvin W. Kutchera, age 84, a resident of Laurel Grove, Manitowoc, died peacefully 
on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Laurel Grove.
He was born on Dec. 20, 1925, in Manitowoc, son of the late James and Ella (Winter) 
Kutchera. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1944. Melvin 
was proud to serve in the 2nd Infantry Division of the United States Army as a 
platoon sergeant during World War II. He received three battle stars and one bronze 
star from the Battle of the Bulge. Melvin was employed by the Manitowoc Public 
School District for 31 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by a cousin: Robert Winter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1033 S. 8th St., Manitowoc. Officiating at the service 
will be the Rev. Benjamin Schaefer with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659.
The family will greet relatives and friends at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, 1033 S. 8th St., Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010, until 
10:45 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated in Melvin’s name to The World 
War II Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. 
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Laurel Grove, 
Manitowoc, for their compassionate care and support given to Melvin and his family.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 2010 


ANNA KUTIL

Mrs. Joseph Kutil, 80, of 820 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning following a long illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Anna Langenkamp was born at Tisch Mills Sept 30, 1878, daughter of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Langenkamp. She was married to Mr. Kutil Sept. 3, 1901, 
at Tisch Mills and the couple settled at Mishicot where her husband operated 
a harness shop. In 1918, they moved to Manitowoc where Mr. Kutil was employed 
at the Mirro Aluminum plant. He died in 1933. She was a member of the United 
Presbyterian Women’s Assn.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fulton Wendorf and Mrs. George Ploerderl 
of Manitowoc; a brother Joseph of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Geisler 
and Mrs. Joseph Lawlitski of Milwaukee; nine grandchildren and 15 great 
grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Bernard Berkedal, preceded her in death in 
1944.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 3 p.m. 
Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church 
to lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 18, 1959  P. 23
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[d. 06-17-1959/age 80 yrs./widow of Joseph Kutil]


EVELYN M. KUTIL

Mrs. Frederick Kutil, 50, Nagle Avenue, Manitowoc, took her life Thursday.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of 
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Kutil, the former Evelyn Strouf, was born July 4, 1916, in the Town of 
Gibson, daughter of the late Adolph and Mary Kapitan Strouf. She was graduated 
from Mishicot High School in 1933, and was married to Mr. Kutil Aug. 29, 1935.
She was a member of the Mishicot Alumni Assn. and the Shrine Auxiliary of the 
Manitowoc Two Rivers Shrine Club. 
She is survived by her husband and three brothers, Harvey and Raymond, of 
Manitowoc and Louis, of Lake Geneva. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 6 p.m. 
Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the chapel until time of service.
Memorials may be sent to Shriners Hospital.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 15, 1966  P. 20 
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[d. 9-17-1966/age 50 yrs/wife of Frederick G. Kutil/bur. on Mrs. Fred Martens lot]


FREDERICK G. KUTIL

Frederick G. (Fritz) Kutil age 83, of 1881 Nagle Ave. Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, April 21, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Masonic Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 1996, 
at Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born August 18, 1912, Manitowoc, son of the late Peter and Ida Schmidt 
Kutil. He grew up and attended schools in Manitowoc. He graduated from Lincoln 
High School in 1930. Fritz also attended Ripon College and the Chicago Technical 
College. After attending college, Fritz joined his father in the construction 
business known as the P.J. Kutil and Sons Builders. He retired in 1972. He 
married the former Evelyn Strouf, August 29, 1935. She preceded him in death 
on September 15, 1966. He then married the former Ann C. (Wachal) Bonk on 
June 10, 1974. Fritz was a member of Masonic Lodge #65, Manitowoc F.&A.M. of 
Wisconsin, Manitowoc Chapter #16, Manitowoc Council #18, Commandery #45 Manitowoc 
Knights Templar, Tripoli Temple of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,and the Two Rivers Shrine 
Club of Tripoli Temple, Milwaukee.
Survivors include his wife, Ann, Manitowoc; one stepson, Gary Bonk, Rockwood; one 
step-daughter and son-in-law, Maxine and Joe Fusco, Rome, N.Y.; nine step-
grandchildren, eleven step-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Al Hoffman, 
Saddle River, N.J.; two nephews other relatives and friends also survive. He was 
preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Hoffman.
Family and friends may call at Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Ninth 
Street Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until time of services.
Memorials would be appreciated to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.
Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1996 P. A2
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[widower of Evelyn Kutil/bur. on Mrs. Fred Mertens lot]


GEORGE KUTIL

George Kutil, 67, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Monday at the Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roland Schwandt will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kutil was born in Kossuth in 1888 and when a young man located in the town of 
Manitowoc Rapids where he took up farming. In 1915 he married Miss Lulu Kutchera. 
His wife died in 1950.
Survivors are three brothers, Joseph of Branch, John of Manson, Wash., and 
Michael of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Anton Nicholai of Mishicot and Mrs. 
Frank Busker of Mundelein, Ill.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 6, 1953  P. 18 
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[bur. 10-05-1953/age 67 yrs./bur. on John Kucera lot]


IDA M. KUTIL

Mrs. Ida Kutil, 58, died at the Winnebago Hospital this morning at 8:30. She 
was the wife of Peter Kutil of 855 North 13th street, Manitowoc.
She was born in the Town of Kossuth, Feb. _ 1888 and was married to Peter Kutil 
on September 25, 1910. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Manitowoc. She 
is a survived by her husband Peter and two children. Mrs. Alfred Hoffmann of 
Riverside ___ and Frede___ of Manitowoc.
Funeral is to be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Manitowoc, 
the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery. 
The body will be at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 6 p.m. 
Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the Masonic 
Temple where it can be viewed until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1944  P. 1
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[d. 07-10-1944 at Oshkosh, WI/age 55 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
wife of Peter J. Kutil/bur. on Mrs. Fred Martens lot-her mother]
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WEDDING IS SURPRISE
Peter Kutil and Miss Ida Martin Steal March on Friends
Wedded and off for their honeymoon before friends had any intimation of the 
approaching event, Peter J. Kutil and Miss Ida Martin, well known South side 
young people stole a march and furnished a surprise. The marriage ceremony was 
performed by Rev. Grether, the couple being attended by Miss Bertha Weinecke, 
this city, a cousin of the bride and J.A. Kutil of Racine, brother of the groom 
who were the only one's taken in to the secret by the young people. Mr. Kutil 
and bride are on a honeymoon trip to Chicago, Milwaukee and Racine and will 
return to take up their home in the Northside after Oct. 30.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Oct. 7, 1910


ISABEL KUTIL

Mrs. Joseph Kutil, 54, lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died Tuesday night 
at the home in Branch following an illness of several years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kutil, the former Isabel Laveck, was born in Manitowoc June 3, 1900, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Laveck. She attended schools in Manitowoc and 
later in the rural area when the family moved to a farm in the town of Kossuth 
in 1911. She was married Dec. 12, 1925, and the couple moved to Branch.
Surviving are the husband, two sons, Alvin of Branch and Robert, Aviation 
metalsmith third class with the Naval Air Corps, at Lexington Park, Md.; two 
brothers, Earl of Kossuth and Carl of Branch; a sister, Mabel Laveck of Kossuth; 
and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 18, 1955  P. 19 
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[d. 05-17-1955/age 54 yrs./wife of Joseph J. Kutil]


JOSEPH KUTIL    (d. 1933)

JOSEPH KUTIL GETS SUMMONS 
Funeral of Retired Farmer To Be Conducted Wednesday 
Joseph S. Kutil, 56, retired farmer, died early this morning at the family home, 
820 South 18th street. He had been in failing health for the past few weeks. 
Burial will take place on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, and at 2 p.m., from the First Presbyterian church, Rev. 
Phipps officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen.
The deceased was born in Kellnersville in 1876, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
George Kutil. He was brought up there and was married in 1902 to Anna Langenkamp 
at Tisch Mills. He learned the harness making trade and located at Mishicot for 
seven years. When his health failed he took up farming and located at Kellners-
ville. There he continued until retiring and moving to this city 14 years ago.
Besides his widow he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fulton Wenndorf, Mrs. 
Bernard Berkedal and Mrs. George Ploerderl, all of this city.
The remains may be viewed tonight and up to the hour of the funeral at the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 10, 1933  P. 2
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[bur. 04-12-1933/age 56 yrs/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]


JOSEPH J. KUTIL    (d. 1963)

Joseph J. Kutil, 75, of Branch died Thursday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital. 
He had been ill several months.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kutil was born March 18, 1888, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Joseph and Catherine Bie Kutil. He attended township schools 
and served with the U.S. army infantry during World War I. He followed the 
carpenter trade, working several years with Chicago and Northwestern Road before 
becoming self-employed. During World War II he worked at Manitowoc Shipbuilding 
Inc., retiring in 1952.
He married Isabel Laveck Dec. 12, 1925, and the couple resided at Branch. Mrs. 
Kutil died in 1955.
Surviving are two sons, Alvin and Robert, of Branch; two brothers, John, of 
Manson, Wash., and Michael, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Nikolai, of 
Mishicot and Mrs. Frank Busker, of Mundelein, Ill., and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Military rites at graveside will be by Gosz-Novak Post 199, American Legion.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 3, 1963    P. 15


KATHERINE KUTIL

Mrs. Michael Kutil, 61, of 4286 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood, Wis., died Friday 
evening at Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kutil, nee Katherine Ross, was born May 15, 1906, at Milwaukee, daughter of 
the late Frank and Helen Nyers Ross. She was married to Mr. Kutil June 23, 1926, 
at Manitowoc, where they lived until 1951 when they moved to Shorewood.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Marion Holda, Mrs. 
Russell Grall and Mrs. Melvin Wensing of Manitowoc and Mrs. George Lentz of 
Milwaukee; and 14 grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, after 3 p.m. Sunday 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 16, 1968  P. 11
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[d. 03-15-1968, Wauwatosa, WI/age 61 yrs/wife of Michael J. Kutil]


LULU KUTIL

Funeral services for Mrs. George Kutil, 60, of route 5, this city, who died 
Friday at her home after suffering a heart attack, will be held at 2 p.m. 
Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Rev. R. L. Schwandt officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kutil, nee Lulu Kuchera, was born in this city in 1890. She and Mr. Kutil 
were married here in 1916 and moved to the present farm.
She is survived by her husband and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Truba of Elmhurst, Ill. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon Sunday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 12, 1950  P. 2
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[bur. 08-14-1950/age 60 yrs./bur. on John Kucera lot]


MARION KUTIL

Notes from Branch:
A number from here attended the funeral of the infant daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Kutil at Manitowoc on Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 20, 1919
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[bur. 11-16-1919/cause: accidental poisoning/bur. on John Kucera lot]


MICHAEL J. KUTIL

Michael J. Kutil, 82, of 911 State St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, 
Nov. 24, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family services were held Saturday afternoon at Urbanek and Schlei 
Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Margaret T. Wright 
officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kutil was born Jan. 15, 1901, in the Township of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Joseph and Eva Pei Kutil. He grew up and was educated in the 
Township of Kossuth and he lived in Manitowoc most of his life. He married 
Katherine Ross June 23, 1926, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death March 15, 
1968. Mr. Kutil was a machinist worker for Barber Coleman Company of Milwaukee, 
retiring in 1963.
Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Marian Hoida of Manitowoc, 
Margaret and Russell Grall of Manitowoc, Esther and Melvin Wensing of Manitowoc 
and Rose and George Lentz of Milwaukee; a sister, Mayme Busker of Mundelein, Ill.; 
14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in 
death by six brothers and two sisters.
Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge 
of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 26, 1983  P. 3


PETER J. KUTIL

Peter J. Kutil, 73, of 855 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, contractor, who in a span 
of more than 30 years built scores of homes in Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. was Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. There will be Masonic rites at the 
graveside. 
He was born Sept. 12, 1881, in the Town of Franklin and when 16 years of age 
took up the carpenter trade. In 1910 he married Miss Ida Martens.
Locating in Manitowoc in 19__, he became a carpenter contractor and in 1935 
took his son, Frederick, into partnership, under the firm name of Peter J. 
Kutil and Son. In 1945 his son took over the business and his father started 
a mill shop on Nagle Avenue where he continued active until taken ill three 
months ago. His wife died 12 years ago.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Hoffman of Clarendon Hills, Ill.; son, 
Frederick of Manitowoc; two brothers, George of Green Bay and Frank of Branch; 
two sisters, Mrs. Anna Tombach of Racine and Mrs. Stephen Reindl of Manitowoc; 
and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 16, 1955  P. 27 
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[d. 03-17-1955/age 73 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Fred Martens lot]
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WEDDING IS SURPRISE
Peter Kutil and Miss Ida Martin Steal March on Friends
Wedded and off for their honeymoon before friends had any intimation of the 
approaching event, Peter J. Kutil and Miss Ida Martin, well known South side 
young people stole a march and furnished a surprise. The marriage ceremony was 
performed by Rev. Grether, the couple being attended by Miss Bertha Weinecke, 
this city, a cousin of the bride and J.A. Kutil of Racine, brother of the groom 
who were the only one's taken in to the secret by the young people. Mr. Kutil 
and bride are on a honeymoon trip to Chicago, Milwaukee and Racine and will 
return to take up their home in the Northside after Oct. 30.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Oct. 7, 1910


CLARENCE JOHN KVITEK

Clarence J. Kvitek, age 86, a resident of Park View Health Center, Winnebago, 
died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 14, 2004, at the center. 
Private family funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service was Deacon Robert 
Drobka with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born July 5, 1917, in the town of Cooperstown, son of the late Joseph 
and Mary Kubsh Kvitek. 
Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law: Joseph J. and Germaine Kvitek, 
Melnik; and John Kvitek, Denmark. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Alice and 
Agnes. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, assisted the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
No newspaper cited


EDWIN F. KVITEK

Kvitek Found Dead in Bed
Edwin Frank Kvitek, 49, who came to the city last April from Green Bay, was 
found dead in his room over Vic’s Bar, 2611 Marshall St., shortly before noon 
Saturday.
The proprietor, Victor Mrozinski, told Corner (sic) Theodore Teitgen Kvitek was 
last seen Thursday evening, when he watched television in the bar before retiring. 
One of his friends called to see him Saturday morning and in going to his room 
found him dead in his bed. The coroner said death was due to natural causes. There 
will be no inquest.
Mr. Kvitek was employed as a painter at the Burger Boat Company, and was single. 
Authorities Saturday afternoon sought to locate a sister in Green Bay.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 9, 1952  P. 2
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Funeral services for Edwin F. Kvitek, 49, found dead in his bed at his rooming 
house at 2611 Marshall St., Manitowoc, Saturday noon, will be held at 2 p.m. 
Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rites will be in 
charge of the Drews-Bleser post of the American Legion. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kvitek was born in Maribel, Manitowoc County, in 1902, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Mat Kvitek. Later he located on the west coast and was inducted into the army 
in 1942 at Los Angeles, serving a year. For the past two years he was employed 
as a painter at the Burger Boat Company, Manitowoc. He was a member of the 
Manitowoc Legion post and the Eagles.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Matt Kvitek of Route 2, Cato; two brothers, 
William of Route 2, Cato, Charles of Route 1, Maribel, sister, Mrs. Charles 
Porter of Green Bay.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 11, 1952  P. 2


JOSEPH KVITEK

Joseph Kvitek, 89, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died early Thursday morning enroute to 
Manitowoc Hospital, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 11:00 
am Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, New Denmark, with the Rev. C.A. 
Dionne officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born July 1, 1873 in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late John and 
Anna Kopidlansky Kvitek and was a lifelong resident of the Maribel area. He 
married Mary Kubsch July 16, 1913 at Greenstreet. 
Among survivors are his wife; three sons, Clarence of Manitowoc, Joseph of Rt. 
1, Whitelaw and John of Rt. 1, Maribel; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Kriznek of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph Denor of Brillion; a brother, Matt of Rt. 1, Maribel 
and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call after 7 o'clock this Thursday evening at DeWane Funeral Home, 
Denmark. The Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this evening and 8 pm Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Aug. 23, 1962 page 19


MARY KVITEK

Mrs. Mary Kvitek, 78, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Monday evening at a Green Bay 
hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 
New Denmark. The Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kvitek, nee Mary Kubsch, was born July 16, 1890, in Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late George and Mary Hodachek Kubsch. She was married to 
Joseph Kvitek July 16, 1913, at Greenstreet. They farmed in the community 
all their life and Mr. Kvitek preceded her in death in 1962.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ed Krajnek and Mrs. Alice Denor of 
Manitowoc; three sons, Clarence of Manitowoc, Joe of Whitelaw and John of 
Rt.1, Maribel; three brothers, John and Frank of Manitowoc and Joe of 
Cooperstown; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Collins of Picque, Ohio, and Miss Cecelia 
of Manitowoc; and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Wednesday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 17, 1968  P. 17 
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[d. 12-16-1968, Green Bay, WI/age 78 yrs./widow of Joseph Kvitek]


JAMES L. KYLE

James L. Kyle (attorney) died, brother of D.W. Kyle.
Manitowoc Herald, 24 Jun 1854
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In this Village, on Monday last, after a painful illness of five weeks, Hon. 
James L. Kyle, aged 29.
Our village has been covered with a gloomy pall of funeral sadness by the 
announcement of the death of one of our most esteemed and distinguished fellow 
citizens. The insatiate hand of Death has taken from our midst one whose noble, 
generous and endearing qualities, won for him the respect and esteem of all. 
Possessed of honorable principles and sterling integrity combined with talents 
of the highest order the urbanity of his manners, cheerful and ever bouyant 
spirits ever made him a welcome addition to his circle of associates, most of 
whom mourn the loss of a sincere and kind-hearted friend. Generous to a fault 
his principal delight seemed to consist in securing the happiness of others, 
and if he was quick to resent a supposed injury, none was more ready to 
acknowledge an unintentional wrong to others or to appreciate a friendly act 
of courtesy and many of this village can attest to the ready sympathy with the 
woes of others, which led him to devote many a weary hour at the side of the 
sick couch, where his efforts to relieve distress was unceasing.
If he had faults the grave will cover them but his noble qualities will endure 
when the marble tablet shall have changed to dust.
Mr. Kyle was identified with the early history of Manitowoc, has filled some 
important offices here, represented the county in the Legislature at its last 
session and was District Attorney at the time of his death. In the legal 
profession, he had few equals and he was a universal favorite with other members 
of the Bar.
It will doubtless be gratifying to his relatives abroad to know that he received 
these attentions from all which his case demanded and foremost among them were 
the members of the I.O. Of O.F., in which Order ? was P.G. Death's hand 
administered to his comfort, and when all was over, prepared the winding sheet 
and laid in the silent tomb all that was left of a man and a brother.
The impressive burial service of the Protestant Episcopal Church was read by 
Rev. Geo. Thompson, Rector of St. James Parish, who also performed the services 
prescribed by the Regulations of the Order. 
No weeping relatives were there to shed their tears upon his coffin lid, but 
the darkness of sorrowing gloom rested upon the countenances of those who had 
listened with rapt attention to the eloquent tones of his voice when presiding 
over the mystic rites or swelling in debates and the hearing of more than one 
manly bosom attested the sincerity of grief for the loss of one who was ever 
foremost in illustrating by his deeds the pure principles of Odd Fellows.
Manitowoc Tribune, June 24, 1854 page 2
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DIED- In this village on Monday, the 19th inst., James L. Kyle, aged 29 years.
The above notice announcing the decease of a valued citizen, will convey the 
intelligence of a sad, severe loss to our county and be the herald of heavy 
tidings wherever he was known. Mr. Kyle was born in North Carolina and his 
education was completed at Freeport, Illinois, where he studied law with his 
brother-in-law, John A. Clark, Esq.  About six years ago and not very long 
after his law studies were completed, he came to this place, where he practiced 
in his profession with great success until his death. To fill the vacancy 
occasioned by the death of J.H.W. Colby, one year and a half ago, he was 
appointed District Attorney for the County of Manitowoc and last fall he was 
run as the popular candidate for the State Legislature and elected and whether 
acting in a public or professional capacity, he discharged his duty with the 
strictest fidelity and always with signal ability. As a lawyer he possessed 
the qualities of an able and eloquent advocate and a sound judicious counsellor. 
As a gentleman, his manners were polished and winning and his disposition aimable 
and kind. To speak of all the merits which cluster to ?? his memory, would but 
aggravate a common sorrow. - a sorrow which, in this wise dispensation of 
Providence, is felt by hearts to whom he was bound by the endearing relationship 
of son and brother. Upon them the blow must fall with peculiar weight, for the 
ties which existed were proof even against the cold dissevering hand of death. 
But it will send a thrill of comfort to their mourning hearts and mitigate in 
some degree, we trust, their deeper, holier grief, to know that he was faithfully 
attended to the last and that the approach of that peaceful sleep which knows no 
waking was watched by tearful eyes.
Manitowoc Herald, June 24, 1854
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MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the Estate of James L. Kyle, Deceased. In Probate.
On reading and filing the Petition of J. E. Platt of the village and 
County of Manitowoc representing among other things, that James L. Kyle, 
late of the village and County aforesaid, on the 19th day of June A.D. 
1854, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this 
County, and praying that administration of said estate be granted unto 
James Bennett of the village and County of Manitowoc, it is ordered, 
that said petition be heard before the Judge of this County on Saturday 
the 29th day of July instant, at 10 o'clock, A.M. at the office of the 
Clerk of the Circuit Court. And it is further ordered, that notice 
thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons, 
interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive 
weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Tribune, a weekly 
newspaper printed and published at the village of Manitowoc, in the 
county of Manitowoc aforesaid.
Dated this 6th day of July, A.D. 1854.
GEORGE REED, County Judge
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 29, 1854 P. 5
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COMMISSIONER'S NOTICE.
We, the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. the County Court for the 
County of Manitowoc, Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust, all 
claims and demands of all persons' against the estate of James L. Kyle, 
Esq., late of the village of Manitowoc, in said County, deceased, and 
also of all claims and demands exhibited in offset thereto, and six 
months and nine days from the 17th day of August last, being allowed by 
said court, for that purpose, we do thereafter hereby give notice that 
we will attend to the business of our said appointment at the office 
of S.A. Wood, in the Village of Manitowoc in said County on the 1st day 
of November, the 27th day of December and the 26th day of February next, 
from 10 o'clock A.M. until 4 o'clock P.M. on each of said days.
Dated this 30th day of September, A.D. 1854.
S.A. WOOD, J.W. THOMBS, D.A. REED, Commissioners.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, September 30, 1854 P. 3