CHARLES SHAFFER

Charles Shaffer, 45, postmaster at the village of Branch for 17 years, died at 
4:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon at Holy Family hospital after a long illness. 
In partnership with his brother, William, Mr. Shaffer conducted a general 
merchandise store and tavern at Branch for many years. He was a World war veteran.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Masonic 
temple and will be conducted jointly by the Rev. A. C. Fischer, pastor of the 
First Reformed church, and the Masonic lodge. The firing squad and bugler of 
Guy Drews post of the American Legion will take part in the services at the 
grave in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek & 
Schlei funeral home until 10 o’clock Tuesday morning when it will be removed to 
the Masonic temple.
Mr. Shaffer was born Oct. 27, 1893, at Branch, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Shaffer, and resided there all his life except for his period of service in the 
United States army during the World war and for three years during which he was 
employed at the Manitowoc Savings Bank. Mr. Shaffer served overseas from June 30, 
1918, to March 11, 1919, being attached to the 107th ambulance company of the 
27th division and taking part in Major engagements of the war.
In 1922 Mr. Shaffer married Miss Heva Huhn, who survives, with one son, Robert, 
two brothers, William and Ben of Branch, and two sisters, Mrs. Reinhold Clusen 
of Route 6 and Mrs. Charles Etzler of Berkeley, Cal.
Mr. Shaffer was a member of the Masonic order and Guy Drews post of the American 
Legion.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 12, 1939  P.2
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[d. 06-10-1939/age 45 yrs./cause: plasena cell myeloma]


NEVA SHAFFER GREENWALD

Mrs. Neva H. Greenwald, 91, of 819 Wilson Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, May 12, 
1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Monday at First Reformed United Church of Christ. Rev. Stephen Schuette will 
officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Greenwald was born July 20, 1897 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Henry 
and Ida Luebke Huhn. She attended schools in Branch and later attended Milwaukee 
State Normal Teachers College. Following her diploma she taught school in Kiel 
and Branch for a number of years. She married Charles Shaffer on July 19, 1922 
at Manitowoc. She and her husband operated a general store in Branch for a number 
of years. She was also the Post Master in Branch until 1946. He preceded her in 
death in 1939. She later married Alfred Greenwald on September 2, 1949 in Manitowoc. 
She and her husband owned and operated a grocery store for a number of years until 
his death in 1956. Mrs. Greenwald was a member of First Reformed United Church 
of Christ, Womens Guild and a member of Order of Eastern Star Number 196 of 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carol Shaffer of Sheboygan; 
three sisters, Iva Larson of Manitowoc, Erna Graebel of Manitowoc, Gertrude Wagener 
of Madison; a grandson, David of Sheboygan and a great grandson, Nicholas. She was 
preceded in death by three sisters.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 8 pm this Sunday and 
Monday at the church from 9:30 am until the hour of service at 10:30 am. Memorials 
may be made to First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., May 14, 1989 page B12
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[widow of Charles J. Shaffer; 2nd husband Alfred Greenwald]


WILLIAM SHAFFER

William Shaffer, 47, of Branch, died Saturday afternoon at the Holy Family 
hospital following an operation. He was born at Branch December 23, 1894, 
and has lived there all his life. He was assistant postmaster and affiliated 
in business with the Shaffer store and tavern.
Survivors are one brother, Ben of Branch and two sisters, Mrs. Reinhold Clusen, 
Route 5, and Mrs. Charles Etzler, San Francisco.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral home and the body can be viewed there until the time of services. 
Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 9, 1942  P.2
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[d. 03-07-1942/age 47 yrs./cause: acute intestinal obstruction/
bur. on Mrs. Chas. Shaffer lot]


META SHALLCROSS

Mrs. Meta Shallcross, 73, former Manitowoc resident, died at her home at 
Waterville, Wis., Monday.
She will be brought to Manitowoc for services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Meta Hendricksen April 15, 1887, at Manitowoc and was married to 
Wilmer Shallcross of Milwaukee. They lived there until they moved to Waterville 
four years ago.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. F. C. Hall of Milwaukee and Mrs. Hattie Gelin 
of Chicago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this Tuesday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 26, 1960  P.15
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[d. 07-25-1960 at Waukesha WI/age 73 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Hattie Hendrickson Gelin lot]


WILMER M. SHALLCROSS

Wilmer M. Shallcross, 77, of Watervile, Wis., died Wednesday at Dawson, Ga. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ritter Funeral Home, 5310 W. 
North Ave., Milwaukee, with burial at 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
where the Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate at graveside.
Mr. Shallcross married the former Meta Hendricksen of Manitowoc. She died in 1960.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. James J. Shallcross of Odessa, De., three nephews, 
a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 27, 1961  P. 13
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[d. 02-22-1961 at Parrott GA/age 77 yrs./bur. on Hattie Hendrickson Gelin lot]


JUDITH A. (VOGEL) SHALLUE

Mrs. Judith A. Shallue, 41, of 1658 Atlanta Circle, Manitowoc, died Monday, 
June 10, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 
a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be concelebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton, The Rev. Lee Kahrs 
and The Rev. Richard Klingeisen and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Shallue, nee Judith Ann Vogel, was born June 6, 1944, at Manitowoc, Wis. 
daughter of Stanley G. and Lorraine A. Karstaedt Vogel. She was married to 
Michael G. Shallue, March 13, 1965, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. 
Mrs. Shallue was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1962 
and was a graduate of Manitowoc County Teachers College with the Class of 
1964. She attended The Marion College in Fond du Lac and also was a graduate 
of Silver Lake College with the Class of 1977 with a Bachelor of Science 
Degree with her major in Elementary Education. She was a Teacher, teaching 
school at St. Mary School at Chilton, St. Boniface School in Manitowoc, the 
Koenig School at Two Rivers and for the past 13 years at St. Isidore at 
Osman.
Survivors include her husband, Michael; a son, Michael Lee at home; a daughter, 
Amy Jo at home; her parents, Stanley and Lorriane Vogel of rural Manitowoc; 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and Barb Vogel of Madison, Jim and Paula 
Vogel of Milwaukee; her grandmother, Mrs. Rose Vogel of rural Manitowoc, her 
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas D. and Esther Shallue of Manitowoc; 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Seda Shallue of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, 
Kenneth and Mary Jane Shallue of Arnold, Maryland, Marg Monka, Dorothy and 
Greg Place, Pat and Judy Shallue, Larry and Cathy Shallue, Mary and Ron 
Andrastek, Dan and Cathy Shallue and Chuck and Mary Shallue all of Manitowoc; 
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law and two 
sisters-in-law.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday, where a prayer service will be 8 p.m. The family requests 
memorials to St. Isidore Church and School.
Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 1985 P. 3


LESTER SHANDA

Lester Shandes
Birth • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., Births, 1839-1911
Name	Lester Shandes
Gender  Male
Race  White
Birth Date  12 Aug 1910
Birth Place  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Father  James Shander
Mother  Stella Kocian
Certificate Number	7088
"Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., Births, 1839-1911"
*****
Lester J Shonda
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Lester J Shonda
Death Date  1 Sep 1919
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Lester J Shanda/bur. 09-03-1919/
cause: obstruction of bowels/bur on Emelia Lenz lot] 


NANCY C. SHARLEIN

Nancy C. Sharlein, age 61, of 931 A. MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, passed away 
peacefully with her husband by her side on Sunday morning, Dec. 23, 2007, at 
Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. 
She was born on Oct. 4, 1946, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Norman and 
Maybelle Matthews Lambries. 
Nancy was a graduate of Marshall High School in Milwaukee. She served in the 
U.S. Navy as a Wave in the medical corps from 1965 to 1968. 
In August 1990, she married Michael Paul Sharlein in Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 24, 2007


EMMA SHARP

Mrs. Hugh Sharp, 92, of 1204 Ahrens St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will 
be 2 pm Monday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with Rev. D.L. 
Wandschneider officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Sharp was born Emma Symes Feb. 6, 1868 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Martha Bruce Symes. She was married to Hugh Sharp June 26, 1889 at 
Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1928. Mrs. Sharp was a member 
of St. Paul Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ray Luecke of Manitowoc; a granddaughter, 
Mrs. Bruno Reinecke of Elm Grove and a great grandson, Paul Reinecke of Elm 
Grove. A daughter, Jean, four brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Oct. 22, 1960 page M9
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[d. 10-21-1960/age 92 yrs./widow of Hugh Sharp]


HUGH M. SHARP

Hugh Sharp, 77, Dies At Home of Daughter Wednesday Noon
Hugh Sharp, aged 77 years, who has been retired for the past four 
or five years, and has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. 
Raymond Luecke, 909 No. Twelfth street, passed away Wednesday noon, 
of complications incident to old age. Burial will take place on 
Friday afternoon at the Luecke home, at two o’clock, Rev. Paul Lewis 
officiating with burial at Evergreen. 
The deceased was born at Troy, N.Y., in 1851 and came to Wisconsin 
with his parents when a child. He has resided in the county for the 
past thirty-five years. He is survived by his widow, who was Emma 
Symes before her marriage, one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Luecke and one 
brother James Sharp of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, July 26, 1928 Page 2
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[bur. 7-27-1928/cause: heart disease]


JEAN M. SHARP

Mrs. Hugo Sharp has departed for Crandon where her daughter, Miss 
Jean, who teaches school there, is very ill.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Feberuary 24, 1916 P.3
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DEATH CLAIMS MANITOWOC GIRL AT CRANDON, WIS.,
Messages of Death of Miss Jean Sharp There, 
After Week's Illness, a Shock to Friends Here Today
Friends in the city were shocked this morning by receipt of messages 
from Crandon, Wis., announcing the death of Miss Jean Sharp, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sharp, New York avenue, who has been engaged as 
a teacher in the Crandonchools. Mrs. Sharp, who was summoned to 
Crandon several days ago, was with her daughter when the end came, 
and will accompany the remains here.
Pneumonia, which developed from a cold contracted a week ago caused 
the death of Miss Sharp, who was a teacher in the local schools last 
year and had been in charge of the Third and Fourth grades of Crandon 
schools since Jan. 1. Messages received by Mr. and Mrs. Sharp last 
week informed them of the illness of their daughter and Mrs. Sharp 
left for Crandon at once. Miss Sharp's condition grew rapidly worse 
and death came to her in an early hour this morning.
The death of Miss Sharp will be deeply deplored by a large circle of 
friends in this city where she was popular. She was 22 years of age, 
having observed her birthday anniversay last Saturday, Feb. 26. She 
attended and graduated from the local schools and later graduated 
from Milwaukee Normal school and was then engaged in teaching in the 
schools in this city until her departure for Crandon.
Besides her parents, Miss Sharp is survived by one sister, Margaret, 
of this city
The body will be brought here and the funeral will probably be held 
from the late home on New York avenue. Announcement of the funeral 
will be made later.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 29, 1916 P.1
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[bur. 03-02-1916/age 22 yrs/cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on 
Hugh Sharp lot]
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The funeral of Miss Jean Sharp will be held from St. Paul's M.E. 
church on North Seventh street Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. 
The remains will arrive today from Crandon. Rev. Smith will 
officiate at the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1916 P.3
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Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp, Miss Anna Ochlson and Hugh Sharp were in 
the city from Milwaukee to attend the funeral of the late Miss Jean 
Sharp yesterday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 3, 1916 P.3


LON EDWARD SHAUL

Lon Edward Shaul, 28, manager of the Shipbuilders and Boilermakers Service 
Club, 811 Jay street, died Sunday noon at the Holy Family hospital following 
a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Shaul, who was secretary of the bartenders’ union here, Local 267, came to 
this city five years ago. He was born in Aldon, Illinois on Dec. 21, 1903. On 
Jan. 14, 1942 he married Mrs. Effie Wellner. The couple resided at 1202 Madison 
street. 
Survivors are the widow; one son, Verne; parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Shaul 
of Allens Grove, Wis.; and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Kemmelt of Delavan, Wis. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 o’clock this evening to the 
time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 16, 1942  P.2
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[age 38 yrs./bur. on wife's Mrs. Edward Wellner lot/cause: cardiac decompensation]


ELEANOR SHAVLIK

Eleanor Shavlik, age 93, former Two Rivers resident, died Wednesday morning, 
Feb. 27, 2002 at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2002 at St. 
Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Larry Seidl, with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Eleanor was born July 1, 1908, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Jacob and Anna 
Wachal Naidl. On Feb. 23, 1925 she was married to Victor Zahorik and he preceded 
her in death in 1934. She then married Hardy Shavlik on Aug. 22, 1939 in Whitelaw, 
he also preceded her in death in 1951. She was employed at the Hamilton Home and 
the Two Rivers Community Hospital as a nurse's aide for many years, until her 
retirement. Eleanor was a member of the Gold Star Mothers and the VFW Auxiliary 
of Mishicot.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Roger and Helen Shavlik of Green 
Bay; Russell and Lois Shavlik of Two Rivers; six grandchildren; 14 great-
grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husbands, 
she was preceded in death by a daughter: Dolores Halla; a son: Leonard Zahorik; 
brothers and sisters.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, after 
9:30 a.m. on Saturday until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. According to Eleanor's 
wishes, the casket will be closed.
The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 1, 2002 P. A3


HARDY B. SHAVLIK

Hardy Shavlik, 41, who owned and operated a tavern at Polivka’s Corners, died 
Tuesday morning at Hoy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He became ill three weeks 
ago and had been a patient at the hospital for the past 10 days.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Wednesday by the Saur 
Funeral Home of Kellnersville.
Mr. Shavlik was born in Two Rivers in 1910, and with his parents, moved to 
Whitelaw in 1917. In 1939, he married Mrs. Eleanore Zahorik. For the past four 
years, he has also been employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Roger and Russell at home; stepdaughter, Mrs. 
Allen Halla of Mishicot; father, Joseph of Whitelaw; brother, Victor of Route 1, 
Whitelaw, and one step-grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1951   P. 2
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Funeral arrangements for Hardy Shavlik, 41, of Polivka’s Corners, who died Tuesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Saur 
Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 2 p.m. at Evangelical Reformed Church, 
Reedsville, Rev. Ralph Kluge officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Wednesday until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 21, 1951  P.21
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[Hardy Bert/bur. 11-21-1951/age 41 yrs.]


ALBERT SHAW

Albert Shaw, 79, former Manitowoc resident, died Friday at his home, 722 
South 30th street, Milwaukee.
Funeral rites will be held tonight at the Borgwardt funeral home in 
Milwaukee. The body will be brought to Manitowoc Tuesday morning, and 
services will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, the former Mabel Beasant; daughter, Mrs. Herman 
Schrinner of this city; two sisters, and a brother, and two grandsons.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home tomorrow 
until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 14, 1946 P.2
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[d. 10-15-1946 at Milwaukee, WI/age 78 yrs./bur. on Walter Beasant lot]


CLARISSA SHAW    (d. 1886)

DIED - 
At Kaukauna, Feb. 14, inst., Theresia(sic), wife of John Shaw, conductor on the 
Milwaukee L.S. & W. Railroad, aged nearly 34 years. Her remains will be brought 
to this city for interment. The sympathies of a wide circle of friends and 
acquaintances are extended to the sorrowing family. The funeral services will be 
at the M.E. Church tomorrow at 1:30 pm.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues,, Feb. 16, 1886 page 3
********
The sad intelligence of the untimely death of Mrs. John Shaw of 
South Kaukauna was received here with much surprise and sorrow. 
Mr. and Mrs. Shaw were residents of this city for many years and 
had won the esteem of many true friends, all of whom extend their 
heartfelt sympathies to her bereaved husband.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 23, 1886 P.2
********
Madames John Tifft and John Hay were here last week from 
Kewaunee Co. to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. 
John Shaw.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 23, 1886 P.2
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[age 37 yrs.]


CLARISSA ELSIE SHAW    (d. 1887)

Died - at Kaukauna, Wis., a daughter of Conductor Shaw, aged two years, the 
remains were brought to this city for burial last Thursday, the Rev. G. Bossard 
officiating.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Sept. 27, 1887 page 3
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[cause: summer complaint]


CLINTON D. SHAW

Clinton Donald Shaw, 78 of 1826 Nagle Avenue, Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
November 27, 1986 at his residence.  Funeral services will be 9:30 am Tuesday 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Shaw was born December 13, 1907 at Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of the late 
Clyde H. and Harriet Babcock Shaw. He was educated at Granton, Wisconsin and 
then attended Manitowoc High School. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering 
for many years, retiring in 1973. He married the former Laura Ann Reif on 
October 15, 1930 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The couple had the 
honor of celebrating their 56th Wedding Anniversary this year. Mr. Shaw was a 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic church.
Survivors include his wife, Laura; four sons and three daughters-in-law, 
Donald G. and Pauline Shaw of Jacksonville, Florida, Wayne J. and Sandy Shaw 
of Portland, Oregon, Clyde M. Shaw and Cletus E. and Judith Shaw, all of Two 
Rivers; a daughter and a son-in-law, Marilyn M. and Michael Keehan of Branch; 
two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Olga Shaw and Malcolm and Margaret 
Shaw, all of Manitowoc; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Marion and George 
Wagner of Manitowoc, Ruth and Reinnie Wagner of Manitowoc, Phyllis and William 
Tadych of North Fond du Lac and Barbara and Lester Block of Denver, Colorado; 
20 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive. He was preceded in death by an infant son, a brother, 
John, a sister, Beatrice, and a grandson, Phillip.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 4 pm to 
9 pm Monday. Prayer service will be held at 8:30 pm Monday led by Deacon Donald 
Gigure.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Nov. 29, 1986 page 14
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[husband of Laura A. Shaw]


CLYDE H. SHAW

Clyde H. Shaw, 82, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after a two weeks’ illness.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Richard J. Brown of St. Peter Episcopal Church, Sheboygan 
Falls, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery with graveside rites 
by Drews-Bleser Americn Legion Post 88.
Mr. Shaw was born May 27, 1883, at Black Creek, Outagamie County, son of the 
late John and Hattie Van Scotten Shaw. April 26, 1907, he married Harriet 
Babcock at St. Paul, Minn., and the couple observed its golden wedding anniv-
ersary in 1957. The couple lived at Stillwater and Minneapolis before moving 
to Manitowoc in 1918. Mr. Shaw was bridge tender for the Soo Line Railroad 
until 1953 when he retired. His wife him in death in 1959. 
He enlisted as a private in Troop B, First Regimental Cavalry, Jan. 17, 1902, 
and served the Philippines and saw service in Taal, Batangas Province and 
Lyngayan Province, and was discharged from military service Jan. 16, 1905, at 
Fort Clark, Texas.
He was affiliated with the H. W. Lawton Camp of the Spanish American War Veterans, 
serving as adjutant of the camp for many years and served as commander of the 
state Spanish-American War organization during 1961-62. 
He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of 
Pythias. 
Surviving are three sons, Donald and Malcolm of Manitowoc, and Clyde Jr., of Fond 
Du Lac: four daughters, Mrs. William (Phyllis) Tadych, of Fond du Lac, Mrs. George 
(Marion) Wagner and Mrs. Reinhold (Ruth) Wagner and Mr. Lester (Barbara) Block, 
of Manitowoc; a half-sister, Miss Melba Shaw, of Milwaukee; 20 grandchildren and 
27 great grandchildren. A son and daughter also preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church. Odd Fellows memorial 
services will be conducted at 730 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1965  P.3
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[d. 07-12-1965/age 82 yrs.]


FRANCES K. SHAW	

Miss Frances K. Shaw, 86, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
April 13, 1991, at Shady Lane Home.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. 
William Zimmer officiating and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born August 13, 1904, at Frankfort, Mich., daughter of the late Frank M. 
and Matilda Fax Shaw. Miss Shaw was employed at the First National Bank, Manitowoc, 
for 45 years, retiring in 1969. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, and a charter member of the Daughters of Isabella.
Survivors include a brother, Clayton A. (Phyllis) Shaw of Sturgeon Bay; a sister-
in-law, Lorraine Shaw Sullivan; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin C. Shaw.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 12 noon to 
the time of services. Memorials would be appreciated to Sacred Heart Catholic 
School or Shady Lane Home.
Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 1991 P. B8
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[female/bur. on Mrs. Matilda Shaw lot]


FRANK M. SHAW

INJURIES IN FALL FATAL TO FRANK M. SHAW
Death Comes to Goodrich Line Engineer Saturday Night
Frank Melvin Shaw, Goodrich line engineer who was injured in a fall into the 
hold of the new carferry Madison at the yards of the Manitwooc Shipbuilding 
Corportation Thursday night, died at the hospital Saturday night without having 
regained consciousness. Mr. Shaw suffered a compound fracture of the skull in 
his fall from the car deck of the new ferry into the hold, about twenty feet.
Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart church, with the Rev. Luby 
officating Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.
Resident Here 17 Years
Mr. Shaw, who was born at Anaphee, Kewaunee county, August 12, 1870, has been 
a resident of this city for seventeen years, having come here from Frankfort, 
Mich., in 1910. He had followed the lakes for twenty-five years and at time of 
his death was assistant engineer of the steamer Grand Rapids. He was employed 
at the yards during the winter when his boat was laid up.
Besides his widow Mr. Shaw is survived by three children, Melvin and Clayton 
and Miss Frances, all residing at home. He was a member of the Marine Engineers 
Beneficial association, the Maccabees, Sacred Heart and Holy Name societies and 
was well and favorably known.
Did He Have Premonition?
That Mr. Shaw may have had a premonition of death is believed by friends because 
he had planned not to return to work Thursday night but had done so in expectation 
that the work on which he was engaged on the boat would be completed that night 
and the next day. He is said to have changed his plans when he learned that the 
work could be hurried and finished in a short time. Mr. Shaw did not suffer from 
his injuries, having remained in an unconscious state after the accident.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 31, 1927 P. 2
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[Frank Melvin Shaw/bur. 2-1-1927/cause: fractured skull/bur. on Mrs. Matilda Shaw lot]


HARRIETT SHAW

Mrs. Clyde H Shaw (photo) of 1124 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon 
at the home after an extended illness. She was 70.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. W. R. Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Harriet Babcock was born Aug. 31, 188, at Minneapolis, Minn., daughter 
of the late Sidney and Jeannette DeRue Babcock. She was married April 26, 1907, 
to Clyde Shaw at St. Paul, Minn., and the couple resided at Minneapolis until 
coming to Manitowoc in 1918.
Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Manitowoc.
Surviving are the husband, three sons, Donald,Clyde Jr., and Malcolm of Manitowoc; 
four daughters, Mrs. William Tadych of Fond du Lac and Mrs. George Wagner, Mrs. 
Reinhold Wagner and Mrs. Lester Block of Manitowoc; a brother, Edward of Seattle, 
Wash.; a half-brother and a half-sister, Merle Hill and Mrs. Jack Taylor of Portal, 
Canada; 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. 
Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to church where the 
body will lie in state until the hour of service. Rebekah services will be conducted 
at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 8, 1959  P.23
*******
[d. 04-07-1959/age 70 yrs./wife of Clyde H. Shaw]


JOHN SHAW   (d. 1907)

The body of John Shaw, a former local resident who had a severe fall 
in the St. Bernard Hotel a few days ago resulting in his death, was 
brought here Sunday and buried Monday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907
********
John Shaw died at his home, 6051 Halsted St., Friday last and was buried Sunday. 
Mr. Shaw was 54 years of age and was the brother of Mrs. S.A. Brady. He was a 
member of Mystic Star Lodge, A.F. & M under whose auspices the funeral was held. 
Interment was at Manitowoc, Wis.
Chicago Englewood Times, Fri., Dec. 27, 1907 page 4
********
Former Resident Dies from Fall at Chicago; Fall Results in Death
A fall on a stairway at the St. Bernard hotel in Chicago caused injuries that 
resulted in the death of John Shaw, one time resident of this city and pioneer 
engineer of the Lake Shore railway through the city and the body was brought 
here for burial, reaching the city Sunday night. Mr. Shaw was 53 years of age 
and had made his home at Chicago. The funeral was held from the Frazier 
Undertaking rooms this afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge of 
Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Dec. 23, 1907
********
WAS KILLED WHILE ON DUTY
John Shaw was Tower Signal Man for C & NW 
John Shaw, a former resident whose body was brought here from Chicago for burial 
Monday, was killed while on duty as a tower signal man for the C & NW at Chicago. 
Mr. Shaw slipped in scaling a 20 foot ladder which led to the tower which he 
occupied and the fall inflicted injuries which led to his death a short time 
later, his skull having been fractured and his hip bone broken. Mr. Shaw was 
cared for at St. Bernard hospital where he died December ??.  Decedent was a 
loving father and brother and was experienced and watchful as a railway employe. 
Two Rivers Masons conducted the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Dec. 24, 1907
********
[cause: fracture of ribs]


JOHN L. SHAW, DR.   (d. 1930)

Death of Dr. John L. Shaw Is Sudden
PHYSICIAN IS VICTIM FATAL STROKE SUNDAY (photo)
About Downtown Saturday Afternoon and Evening, Death is a Shock to Community
An attack of apoplexy, suffered as he rested in his home at 707 Franklin 
street at 4 o'clock yesterday morning, brought the life of Dr. John L. 
Shaw, 61, prominent Manitowoc physician and surgeon, to a close after a 
gallant fight he had waged for many months in an effort to overcome the 
effects of a stomach disorder. Members of his immediate family were with 
him at the time of his death. Dr. Shaw had retired only a short time 
previous to the fatal attack.
News of the death of Dr. Shaw flashed through the city and brought sorrow 
to hundreds of homes where the physician's irrepresible humor had won him 
a wide friendship and where his tact and his skill had alleviated sufferings 
of many in Manitowoc and vicinty. Although it was known that he had been 
critically ill and that his life was despaired of several months ago, he 
had been taking short walks recently and his ultimate recovery was looked 
forward to by his many friends and acquaintances.
The shock was enhanced by the fact that he had been about as usual on the 
previous afternoon and had greeted friends in his usual manner. While he 
had not practiced since stricken last summer, as soon as he was able he 
continued his daily walks and greeted acquaintances as late as 6 o'clock 
on the previous evening. Idleness bore heavily upon him after an unusually 
active life and he made it a point to read late into the morning as he slept 
the greater part of the days and he had retired only about an hour before 
he died.
Here 17 Years
During the course of his 17 years of active practice in Manitowoc, many 
stories of his kindliness, of his popularity with children and adults and 
his unfailing tact in his dealings with his patients were heard. The extent 
of his popularity was well attested to at the time of his critical illness 
when scores of persons, learning that a blood transfusion was to be resorted 
to, volunteered themselves. For weeks he hovered between life and death at 
the hospital, finally recovering to such an extent that it was possible to 
remove him to his home.
Although widely known as a physician, his name was a familiar one throughout 
the state as an unusually capable surgeon. Inspite of prodigius strength which 
enabled him to carry the heaviest of patients with ease, his touch with the 
knife was declared to be unusally firm and gentleness marked his relations with 
his patients.
Here from Valders
Dr. Shaw located in Manitowoc in 1913 after having practiced at Valders for 
two years previous to that time. He graduated from the Barnes Medical College 
of St. Louis in 1893 and took two years of post graduate work at Rush Medical 
College at Chicago and graduated from there in 1895. He practiced in Illinois 
for a number of years before coming to Manitowoc.
Dr. Shaw was born at Chatham, Ontario, on July 2, 1869 but spent the greater 
part of his life in the United States. As a young man he enlisted the British 
army and became an instructor in artillery at an early age later taking up the 
study of medicine.
On November 28, 1911 he married Miss Lenore Smith who with one daughter, Janet 
Lenore, and one sister, Mrs. Mina Heil of St. Louis, survive him. A son died 
in infancy.
Masonic Funeral Rites of the Masonic order will be used at funeral services 
from the Frazier mortuary, Ninth and Chicago street, on Tuesday afternoon at 
2 o'clock with Rev. William Hood officiating at the ceremonies. Burial will be 
at Evergreen cemeteery.
Dr. Shaw was a member of the Shriners and was affiliated with the Medina temple 
of Chicago, the Manitowoc lodge of Elks and the Manitowoc Aerie of Eagles.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 29, 1930 P.1
********
[John Lewellyn Shaw/bur. 12-30-1930/age 61 yrs/cause: apoplexy]
********
DR. J. L. SHAW IN CRITICAL CONDITION AT LOCAL HOSPITAL
Dr. J. L. Shaw, prominent Manitowoc physician and surgeon is reported to be in 
serious condition at the Holy Family Hospital, following a fall in his home on 
Sunday. The accident happened after the doctor had been confined to his home 
for some time previously, suffered from an ailment which kept him confided to 
his bed. When he failed to improve as was expected, he was rushed to the hospital 
last night and his condition was declared to be extremely critical.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 27, 1930 page 6


L. LENORE SHAW

Mrs. Lillian Shaw, 68, widow of Dr. John L. Shaw, former Manitowoc 
physician and surgeon, died Sunday morning in a hospital at Madison, 
where she had been a patient for a month. Mrs. Shaw has been in 
failing health since April.
The body has been brought to Manitowoc and funeral services will be 
held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel. The Rev. 
F.C. St. Clair of the St. James Episcopal church will officiate. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Shaw, nee Lillian Lenore Smith, was born in Ithaca, N.Y. in 1874 
and was married to Dr. Shaw in Chicago. He engaged in the practice of 
medicine in that city and later moved to Valders this county to open 
an office. Twenty-eight years ago Dr. Shaw moved to this city to 
establish a practice. He died in 1930. Since then Mrs. Shaw has made 
her home in Madison.
A daughter, Mrs. Richard D. Woodman of Madison, is the only survivor.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday at 7 p.m. 
until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 17, 1942 P.2
*******
[d. 08-16-1942 at Madison, WI/age 67 yrs./cause: pulmonary
embolism/wife of Dr. John L. Shaw]


LAURA A. SHAW

Mrs. Laura A. Shaw, age 85, a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday, September 11, 
1993, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 1993, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. David Ruby will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial and interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 2, 1908, at Francis Creek, daughter of the late Matt and Rose 
Hutterer Reif. She grew up and was educated in the Francis Creek area. Laura was 
married to Clinton D. Shaw, October 15, 1929, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. He preceded her in death November 27, 1986. Laura was a member of Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, and enjoyed her family, gardening and her flowers.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Donald G. and Pauline Shaw, 
Jacksonville, Fla., Wayne J. and Sandy Shaw, Portland, Ore., Cletus E. and Judy 
Shaw, Two Rivers, Clyde M. Shaw, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn M. 
and Michael Keehan, Branch; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Wilbur Reif, 
Manitowoc, Edwin and Jane Reif, and Robert and Margaret Reif, all of Francis Creek; 
five sisters and one brother-in-law, Marie Reif, and Rosella Doyle, both of 
Manitowoc, Helen and Irv Jahn, Green Bay, Florence Kubsch, Two Rivers, Areletta 
Rozanski, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Martha Reif, Manitowoc; 21 grandchildren; 25 
great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She 
was preceded in death by an infant son, a grandson, a brother, a sister-in-law and 
three brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church tommorrow (sic) after 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Reinbold and Pfeffer Funeral is serving 
the family.
Herald Times Reporter, September 13, 1993 P. A2
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[widow of Clinton Shaw]


MABEL E. SHAW

Mrs. Albert Shaw, __, formerly of ___ Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
night at the Wisconsin Masonic Home, Dousman, where she had resided eight 
months.
Christian Science services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Mabel Beasant was born at Manitowoc March 15?, 1870, daughter of 
the late Walter and Althea Clark Beasant. She was married at Milwaukee 
Sept… (line underinked/unreadable)..resided seven years before moving to 
Pasadena, Calif., and living there 13 years. The couple returned to Milwaukee 
where Mr. Shaw died in 1946 after which Mrs. Shaw moved to Manitowoc where 
she ___ and ___ to the home at Dousman.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Herman Sch___ of Manitowoc, two grandsons 
and two great grandchildren.
Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Eastern Star and Ladies of Galilee of Milwaukee 
and the Women’s Federation at Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 5, 1957  P.19 
*******
[d. 09-04-1957 at Mr. Summit Waukesha WI/age 87 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Walter Beasant lot]


MATHILDA SHAW

Mrs. Frank Shaw, 82, of 436 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc, after a two years illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D.L. 
Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Mathilda F????? born at Algoma Feb. 4, 1874, where she was married 
Oct. 21, 1903, to Frank Shaw. The couple moved to Frankfort, Mich., before 
coming to Manitowoc in 1910. He died in 1927.
Mrs. Shaw is survived by a daughter, Miss Frances Shaw; a son, Clayton; a sister, 
Mrs. Louis Surfus, and five grandchildren, of Manitowoc. A son, Melvin, preceded 
her in death four years ago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:30 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart, of which Mrs. 
Shaw was a member, and Daughters of Isabella.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 26, 1956 P. 19
********
[d. 12-26-1956/age 82 yrs./cause: generalized arteriosclerosis]


MELVIN C. SHAW

Melvin C. Shaw (above), 45, a former Manitowoc man who has resided in Menasha 
for the past 20 years, died at his home in that city Monday afternoon.
A Manitowoc Lincoln High athelete of the mid-1920s, Mr. Shaw had been confined 
to his home with a serious illness for the past five years.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Mary Catholic 
Church in Menasha with the Rev. Joseph Becker the celebrant in a solemn high 
mass. The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial in Evergreen Cemetery 
following the funeral mass.
A son of the late Frank Shaw and Mrs. Shaw, the deceased was born in Frankfort, 
Mich., in 1906. With his parents he moved to Manitowoc in 1910 where he 
atended (sic) Sacred Heart Catholic school and the Lincoln High, graduating from 
the later with the class of 1925.
Active in basketball and track during his final two years of high school, he 
was a regular center and forward on Coach Rex John's 1924-25 team that won the 
district basketball tournament and competed in the state finals at Madison. He 
also earned a letter as a hurdler on the 1925 Lincoln track team.
Following high school Mr. Shaw took employment at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing 
Company as a commercial artist. In 1932 he moved to Menasha where he followed the 
same line of work for the Banta Publishing Company until illness forced him to 
retire.
In 1935 he married the former Lorraine Kestly of Manitowoc, who survives, along 
with two daughters, Mary and Susan, and a son, James of Menasha.
Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Frank Shaw, a sister, Miss Frances, and a 
brother, Clayton of Manitowoc.
The deceased was a member of Knights of Columbus, St. Mary Holy Name Society and 
Menash Elks Lodge.
Friends may call at the Laemmrich Funeral Home, 612 Milwaukee St., Menasha, from 
3 p.m. Wednesday until 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Daughters of Isabella will recite the rosary at Sacred Heart Church, 
Manitowoc, at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 15, 1952 P. 2
********
[bur. 04-17-1952/d. at Menasha, WI/age 45 yrs.]


WILLIAM JAMES SHAW

William James Shaw, 17, of 731 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, took his own life at 
home Thursday.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of 
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The youth was born Dec. 15, 1950, at Great Lakes, Ill., son of Alice Panosh Shaw 
and the late Athel William Shaw. He was a senior at Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, 
a member of the school’s swimming team, the YMCA and the First Presbyterian Church. 
He was employed part-time at Schuette Bros. Co. 
Survivors include the mother; a sister, Kathleen, at home, and the maternal 
grandfather, Wenzel Panosh, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the chapel after 4 o’clock this Friday afternoon.
Funeral arrangements were made by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 29, 1968  P.9 
*******
[bur. on Wenzel A. Panosh lot]


JOSEPHINE L. SHAWHAN

Josephine L. Shawhan, age 82, a Shady Lane Home resident, died Wednesday, August 25, 
1993, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 27, 1993, at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. Officiating the service will be the Revs. Bruce Bitter and Rev. Arno 
Wolfgramm with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born September 11, 1910, at Molke, Mich., daughter of the late William and 
Emma Schleben Schick. She married Woodford Shawhan, in 1933, at Detroit, Mich. He 
preceded her in death in December of 1955. Josephine was employed with the Mirro 
Company for many years until her retirement. She was a member of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ladies Aide of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
member of AARP, and was volunteer at the Manitowoc Senior Center.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Paulette Shawhan, Greendale, 
Wis., Donald and Dolores Shawhan, Manitowoc; a daughter, Helen Dagner, Alpena, Mich.; 
seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was also 
preceded in death by two sisters.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. this Thursday, and Friday at 
the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, August 26, 1993 P. A2
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[widow of Woodford Shawhan]


JAMES PAUL SHEA

James P. Shea, age 87, a resident of St. Mary's Nursing Home, Manitowoc, formerly 
of 1909 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
He was born Jan. 11, 1919, in Milwaukee, son of the late Edwin and Lydia (Kuhl) 
Shea and moved to Chicago with his family as an infant. James was a veteran of 
the U.S. Army, serving as a diesel mechanic with the 750th Railway Battalion in 
the European Theatre during World War II. On Aug. 29, 1942, he married the former 
Virginia Puff at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Chicago. The couple moved to 
Manitowoc in 1946, where he worked as a mechanic in various capacities and retired 
in 1980 after working for the Department of the Army for 24 years. James was a 
member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc and the VFW Otto Oas Post 659. 
Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Virginia Shea, Manitowoc; three daughters 
and sons-in-law: Mary and Doug Cline, Florence and John Suchocki, Barbara and Bill 
Grosshuesch, all of Manitowoc; two sons and a daughter-in-law: James and Susan Shea, 
Arvade, Colo.; Thomas Shea, Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. 
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in 
death by a brother: Philip Shea; a sister and brother-in-law: Patricia and John 
Moore; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Georgette and Howard Smith; an infant 
granddaughter: Heidi Grosshuesch; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law: George 
and Florence Puff. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006, where a prayer 
service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Robert Drobka. 
The family will also greet relatives and friends Monday morning at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 
a.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2006, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659. 
James treasured his family and was a loving husband, father and friend and was 
always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be sadly missed 
by his family and all who knew him. 
The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of St. Mary's 
Home and Holy Family Hospital for their care and compassion shown towards James 
and his family.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2006


MARTHA SHEA

FORMER RAPIDS RESIDENT DIES AT TEXLINE, TEXAS
After a lingering illness, Mrs. Martha Shea, 58, a former resident of Manitowoc 
Rapids, passed away Thursday at Texline, Texas, where she has made her home for 
some time. 
The deceased was born in Manitowoc Rapids as Martha Halverson. She is survived 
by one sister, Ms. Mary Kolstad of Marshfield, Wis., and two brothers-in-law, 
Herman Gustaveson, of Rapids and C.M. Madson of Cabot.
Funeral services will be held from the Vogelsang Funeral Home, corner 8th and 
Marshall streets on Monday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock. The body may be viewed from 
two to four o’clock in the afternoon and seven to nine o’clock on Sunday evening. 
Burial will take place at the Evergreen cemetery in this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 27, 1930  P.11
************
[Mrs. Neil Shea/bur. 9-29-1930/age 55 yrs/died at Clayton, NM/cause: cancer
of the stomach/bur. on Herman S. Gustaveson lot]


PHILIP J. SHEA

PHILIP SHEA PASSES AWAY AT OSHKOSH 
Death of Local Man at Hospital in that City 
Philip Shea, former superintendent for the Northern Grain company, and a well 
known business man of the city of which he has been a resident for seventeen 
years, died at an Oshkosh hospital last night, aged 54. Messages received in 
the city this morning announced his death. The body will be brought here for 
burial, funeral arrangements will be announced later. 
The death of Mr. Shea came as the end to an illness of more than three years, 
during most of which time he had been incapacitated and had been receiving 
treatment at Milwaukee, this city and later at Oshkosh. 
Though ill, he had been about for some time previous to his departure to take 
treatment at the Oshkosh hospital. Death was due to general paresis.
Mr. Shea was a native of Milwaukee and was born in that city 54 years ago. He 
came here seventeen years ago as a foreman for the Northern Grain company at 
the time the elevator was built and alter was made superintendent of the plant 
which position he held until the company disposed of the elevators to the 
Western company, and he remained with that company some time. Failing health 
necessitated his retirement.
A widow and two sons, Edward, 21, and Allen, 19, survive Mr. Shea. He was a 
member of the local lodge of Elks and was active in the organization up to the 
time of his illness, having held the station of Lecturing Knight in the lodge.
The Elks will probably take charge of the funeral arrangements for which will 
be made when the body arrives here this evening or tomorrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 21, 1915  P. 1

Order for proof of will
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of P.J. Shea, Deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of P.J. Shea, of Manitowoc in said County, having been delivered into said Court:
And Stella Shea, of Manitowoc in said county having presented to said court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said P.J. Shea died testate, at the county of Winnebago on the 21st day of April, 1915; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Stella Shea is named therein as Executrix, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Stella Shea.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken at a regular term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 1st day of June, 1915, 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 Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated May 3rd, 1915.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Kelley & Ledvina, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 20, 1915 P. 4

*******
[bur. 24 Apr. 1915/cause: general paralysis/bur. on Mrs. P.J. Shea lot]


VIRGINIA SHEA

At 2 a.m. on October 1, 2013 the skies of heaven opened and our beloved mother, 
Virginia L. Shea, age 90, of 1909 Columbus Street, Manitowoc, and a current 
resident of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, walked with Jesus 
through the gates of heaven to her eternal home. 
Virginia was born on November 9, 1922 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late George 
and Florence (Garcia) Puff. On August 29, 1942 she married James P. Shea at St. 
Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. She and James later moved to 
Manitowoc in 1947 and she was a housewife, mother and also worked at Schuette 
Brothers Department Store for 26 years. James preceded her in death on July 11, 
2006. Virginia loved spending time with her children and grandchildren whom she 
loved very much. She also enjoyed time with her various religious groups as well 
as a special group of friends at St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc where she attended 
daily mass and enjoyed the time she spent chatting after mass over coffee and 
snacks. Virginia was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish, the Secular 
Order of Discalced Carmelites and the Holy Family Catholic Charismatic Prayer 
Group. She also volunteered through St. Boniface Catholic Church at St. Mary's 
Nursing Home for many years where she befriended many of the residence.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: Mary and Doug Cline, Florence 
and John Suchocki, Barbara and Bill Grosshuesch, all of Manitowoc; two sons and 
one daughter-in-law: James and Susan Shea, Arvada, CO, Thomas Shea, Manitowoc; 
14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. She was 
preceded in death by her husband: James P. Shea; her parents: George and Florence 
Puff; one infant granddaughter: Heidi Grosshuesch; one sister and brother-in-law: 
Georgette and Howard Smith; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Edwin and Lydia 
Shea; and one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Philip and Mary Shea, and 
Patricia Moore.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A prayer service 
will conclude the visitation at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. The 
visitation will continue on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi 
on Marshall from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Virginia's name.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to all the staff of the Manitowoc 
Health and Rehabilitation Center for their kind and considerate care given to our 
mother and grandmother. Also, a very special thank you to Doctor Lorraine Jackson 
for her care and support through a most difficult time.
We love and will miss you mom and we will always cherish the memories we have of 
you.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, October 2 - October 4, 2013 


MARY (TISLER) SHEBESTA

Mary (Tisler) Shebesta, age 96, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, died Friday evening Aug. 31, 2001, at Shady Lane.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Foley will celebrate the Mass of 
Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mary was born July 16, 1905, in the town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late 
Frank and Frances Shusta Zeman. She grew up and was educated in the township of 
Cooperstown. On June 22, 1926 Mary was married to Edward Tisler at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death in 1952. She then 
married James Shebesta on June 5, 1971 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1981. Mary farmed for many years in 
Menchalville until 1946. She then moved to Manitowoc and worked as a sales 
person at Berks Apparel until her retirement. Mary loved the zest of life and 
being with her family. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, and 
the Christian Mothers Society.
Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Helen Schipper Kreft and 
Greg Kreft, Manitowoc; Lucille Schneider, Ocala, Fla.; Caroline and Robert Behnke, 
Apache Junction, Ariz.; Mary Ann Doucha, Green Bay; 15 grandchildren, 31 great 
grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren; two sisters, Christine Nocker, Two 
Rivers; Grace Boness, Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. Besides her parents and two husbands, she was preceded in death by 
one sister, Veronica Edlbeck; one brother, Albert Zeman; one great grandson, Dale 
Schipper Jr.; three sons-in-law, two brothers-in-law.
Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001 at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of 
Mass at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Mary's family would like to express their thanks to the wonderful staff on third 
floor at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Their care and caring for our mom is 
deeply appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 2001 P. A3


ALICE A. DENOR SHEDIVY

Alice A. Shedivy, age 79, of 2301 13th St., Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, 
June 19, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 22, 1995, at 9:30 a.m. at Klein and 
Stangel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Rev. Greg Smith will officiate at the Mass of Chrisitan Burial with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born March 1, 1916, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Mary Kubsch Kvitek. She married Joseph Denor October 5, 1955, and he preceded 
her in death in September, 1963. She then married Ervin Shedivy May 4, 1979, in 
Manitowoc and he preceded her in death in November, 1993.
Survivors include five step-daughters and three step-sons-in-law, Phyllis and 
Jack Doperalski, Kewaunee, Shirley and Chuck Froelich, Luxemburg, Linda Jerabek, 
Green Bay, Sandra and Patrick Murray, Manitowoc, Wendy Smith, Waukesha; four 
step-sons and one step-daughter-in-law, Ronald Shedivy, Waukesha, David and Kay 
Shedivy, Brookfield, Tom Shedivy, East Troy, Brian Shedivy, Two Rivers; three 
brothers and a sister-in-law, Clarence Kvitek, Neenah, Joseph and Germaine Kvitek, 
Whitelaw, John Kvitek, Maribel; a brother-in-law, Edward Krajnek, Manitowoc; two 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Adolph and Hazel Shedivy, Round Lake, Ill., 
Henry and Violet Shedivy, Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law, Frances Larson, Chicago, 
Agnes Wachtel, Manitowoc, 17 step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in 
death by a sister, Agnes Krajnek, and a sister-in-law, Janet Kvitek.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. A 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 1995 P. A2
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[married/bur. on Mrs. Joseph E. Denor lot]


ARMELLA M. STADLER SHEEHAN

Armella M. Sheehan, age 90, of the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon, March 15, 1993, at the home.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 199, at the Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born June 20, 1902, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late John and 
Dorothy Kappelman Stadler. She married Ervine E. Sheehan on June 11, 1924, in 
Chicago, Ill., and he preceded her in death on August 14, 1970. Mrs. Sheehan was 
employed as a sales clerk with the S.S. Kresge Company in Manitowoc for 32 years. 
She was a member of the Holy Innocents Catholic Church and a past member of the 
Mary Knoll Missions.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Eugene Braun, Manitowoc; 
a daughter-in-law, Darlene Sheehan, Manitowoc; a sister, Marie Traeger, Manitowoc; 
10 grandchildren, Kevin, Tim, Sandra, Robert (Skip), Dave, Paul, Karen, Kim, Sandra 
and Lynn; 11 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Ervine Sheehan, two sons, Robert and Hartnett, one 
daughter, Dorothy Ann, a sister, Lena Leicht, and a daughter-in-law, Leatrice.
Friends may call at the Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Wednesday morning from 10 
a.m. until the time of service. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation. The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 1993  P. A2
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[widow of Ervin E. Sheehan]


ERVIN E. SHEEHAN

Ervin E. (Toots) Sheehan, 68, of 1002 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral 
services will be at 10:30 am Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 
at 11 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sheehan was born July 21, 1902 at Maple Grove, son of the late John P. 
and Anna Rose Hartnett Sheehan. He came to Manitowoc in 1920. He married 
Armella Stadler June 1, 1924 at Chicago. He was a barber in Manitowoc for 
40 years, retiring six years ago. Mr. Sheehan was the last surviving member 
of the Sheehan family.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Robert Sheehan of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. 
Eugene (Dorothy) Braun of Manitowoc and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Sunday where a wake service 
will be held at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 14, 1970 page M16


HELEN SHEEHAN

Miss Helen Sheehan, 81, who resided with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Ervin Sheehan, 1002 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The
Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc.
Miss Sheehan was born March 28, 1886 at Maple Grove, daughter of the late
John P. and Anna Rose Hartnett Sheehan. She is survived by the brother and
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where at 8 p.m.
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 5, 1968  p.15


LEATRICE T. (GERSEK) SHEEHAN

Mrs. Robert V. Sheehan, 44, of 1380 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sheehan, nee Leatrice T. Gersek, was born Aug. 28, 1926, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of Frank and Celia Peterman Gersek. She was married to Dr. 
Robert V. Sheehan June 28, 1952, at Manitowoc. The couple located here. Mrs. 
Sheehan was a member of the Elks Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gersek, of 
Manitowoc; three sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.), and 
a brother, Dale, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday where a memorial 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1971
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[d. 01-28-1971/age 44 yrs./wife of Robert V. Sheehan/bur. on Ervin Sheehan lot]
(28 Aug 1926/Jan 1971/SSDI)


ROBERT SHEEHAN, DR.

Dr. Robert V. Sheehan, 66, of 910 East Cedar, Manitowoc, died Friday, Dec. 20, 
1991 at the Manitowoc Yacht Club. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 pm on 
Monday at the Jens Funeral Home, Father Earl Brouchoud officiating with cremation 
having taken place. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born Aug. 4, 1925 in Manitowoc County, Town of Kossuth. He is the son of 
Armelia Stadler Sheehan and the late Ervine Sheehan. He attended schools in 
Manitowoc. While in school he performed with the Billy Schulz Circus and graduated 
from Lincoln High School in 1942. He entered the service during World War II in 
1942 and served in the European Theater with the Armored Division under General 
Patton in Germany. He received the Bronze Star, being discharged in 1946. He then 
entered the University of Wisconsin in Madison for a time, then transferring to 
Marquette. He graduated as a dentist in 1952. He then came to Manitowoc where he 
practiced dentistry until 1986. He married Leatrice Gersek June 28, 1952. She 
preceded him in death on Jan. 28, 1971. He then married Darlene Hansen May 26, 
1973 in Manitowoc. The couple had been residing in Manitowoc. He was a member of 
the Manitowoc Elk's Club No. 687 and a past Exalted Ruler from 1966-1967. He was 
a Commodore of the Manitowoc Yacht Club in 1976.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene, his mother, Armella Sheehan of Manitowoc; 
three sons and two daughters-in-law, Kevin Sheehan, Tim and Linda Sheehan and 
Robert and Vicki Sheehan, all of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and 
Kirk Pannell of Ft. Worth, Texas; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Tim and Sue 
Skrzycke of Two Rivers; three step daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and John King, 
Sandy and Jeff Diederichs, Lynn and Dan Drohman, all of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, 
Tyler and Nicole; 11 step grandchildren, Laura Borquardt, Keven Yeleman, Steven, 
Daniel and Ashlee Diederichs, Heather, Kylee, Lindsey and Brandon Meihsner, Luke 
King and Mason Drohman; a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Eugene Braun of 
Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by his first wife, a brother and a sister.
The family will greet their friends following the services on Monday. A memorial 
has been established in his name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Dec. 22, 1991 page B5
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[cremains/widower of Leatrice Sheehan]


VELVA DALE SHEKOSKI

Mrs. Charles Shekoske, 23, of route 5, Manitowoc, died early today at the
Holy Family hospital. She had been in failing health for some time.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the Shimek and
Schwartz funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Shekoske, nee Velva Ploeckelman, was born in Manitowoc in 1918 and
Dec. 30, 1935 was married to Mr. Shekoske. Survivors are the widower; 
son (private); mother, Mrs. William Plockelman of this city; brother, 
Walter, of Jasper, Ind.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday at 7 p.m. until
the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 29, 1942  p.2
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[Mrs. Charles Shekoski/d. 09-29-1942/age 23 yrs./cause: uterine hemorrhage]


CHARLES H. SHEMCHAK

Charles H. Shemchak, 72, of 1008 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Monday at Door County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay. He had been vacationing 
in Door County.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt 
will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Shemchak was born Dec. 13, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Martin and 
Michaelena Mrotek Shemchak. He married Theopphila Kaufman Aug. 19, 1944, at St. 
Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was the present vice president of Kaufman 
Mfg. Co. of Manitowoc. He was a member of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 
Council 710, Elks Club and United Commercial Travelers Assn. of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Paul, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Miss Mary 
Shemchak of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Peterson, Mrs. Burtt Smith 
and Mrs. George Wilfer, of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. Two brothers and 
three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a wake 
memorial prayer service will be 7 p.m. by Knights of Columbus and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, June 9, 1975   P. 3
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[d. at Sturgeon Bay WI]


THEOPHILS MARIA SHEMCHAK BACKUS

Theo Shemchak-Backus, age 88, a St. Mary's Home resident, died Thursday evening, 
May 5, 1994, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 9, 1994, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Ruby with burial 
to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Theo Kaufman was born March 21, 1906, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Mary Becker Kaufman. She married Charles H. Shemchak on August 19, 1944, 
at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death June 9, 1975. She 
then married Charles Backus, May 2, 1981, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
January 18, 1986. She was a member of the Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the 
Catholic Womens Club.
Survivors include a son, Paul Shemcak, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mary Shemchak, Milwaukee; 
two grandchildren, David Shemchak and his wife, Patti and Ann Shemchak; a great-
grandson, Alex. She is further survived by three step-daughters, other relatives and 
friends. She was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3-5 p.m. Sunday where a prayer 
service will be held at 4:30 p.m. by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen.
We will remember her with love as we gaze upon the beauty of nature.
Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1994 P. A2
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[widow of Charles Shemchak]


HARRIE SHEPARD

The Goodrich steamer Alpena has undoubtedly gone down with all on board, between 
seventy and eighty people-People hoped to the last that she had sought shelter at 
some place removed from telegraph lines, but that hope is now abandoned. She left 
Grand Haven for Chicago on Friday night at 9. At noon on Saturday she was seen off 
Kenosha by a steam-barge heading against the wind. The impression is that being 
unable to make headway against the storm that she attempted to turn around so as 
to run before the wind and that some accident occurred to the machinery. The last 
thing positively known of the Alpena is that she was seen off Kenosha.
A reporter of the Chicago Times reports having seen a steamer about eight miles 
out making for the Milwaukee harbor from the north-east. She instantly swung around 
and pointed for the north-east, after which she disappeared from view in a twinkling. 
A mail carrier from Clay Banks on the east shore, reported having seen the deck of 
the steamer Alpena near Stoney Creek. This was just about where the wind would have 
driven the wreck if the steamer went to pieces off Kenosha. A man picked up a pail
and step ladder at Holland on the east shore marked "Alpena." These facts although 
not well authenticated, taken in connection with the failure to hear from the steamer, 
made the impression irresistible that she was lost with all on board. Yesterday a 
telegram was received at this city stating that the body of one of the passengers, 
a Mrs. Bradley, was found on the beach.
A later telegram states that there were 75 passengers on board which with a crew of 
26 would make the loss of life 101.
The clerk of the steamer was Arthur Haynes, a young man from this city. Willie Shepard, 
another Manitowoc boy was steward. Harry Shepard, his brother, was drowned last year 
off the same steamer.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 21, 1880
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The Alpena
There is no longer any doubt that the Alpena went down with every person on 
board. Not one escaped to tell how the disaster occurred and the precise time 
and circumstance will be forever shrouded in impenetrable mystery.
Seven bodies in all have been found. Some have had life preservers on and some 
had none. The absence of life preservers go to prove that the final break must 
have been sudden. A piece of paper was found pinned to some of the wreckage 
which floated ashore on which was written; "Oh, this is terrible. The boat is 
fast going to pieces. I am on board the Alpena a passenger from Grand Haven to 
Chicago." It was signed George Connell. 
A watch was found on one of the bodies which stopped at 10:50. As the Alpena 
was seen later than 10:50 of the forenoon of Saturday, the disaster must have 
occurred at 10:50 p.m. It has been charged that the timber in the Alpena was 
rotten and that it was unable to withstand a severe storm. This is indignantly 
denied by the Goodrich Transportation Company. The east shore near Holland is
strewed with wreckage from the Alpena, and patrols are on the beach looking for 
bodies. The friends of those on board are there in large numbers. Some of Willie 
Shepard's clothes floated ashore. They were marked with his name.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 28, 1880
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The funeral of Harry Shepard was largely attended on Thursday morning last. 
A large number of the Temple of Honor as well as the Women's Temperance 
Union were present at the church and followed the remains to the cemetery.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., July 24, 1879
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[Henry A. Schappert, Jr./bur. 07-17-1879/cause drowning/burial register has 
buried young Mr. Shappert, he was drowned, $2.50]
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(Note: These may be the two Shepard children who lost their lives on the Alpena/
no father was named in the 1870 census, they lived in the Rand household)
1870 Manitowoc ward 4 census: Adelia Shepord age 31; Harry Shepord age 11; Willie 
Shepord age 7
1880 Manitowoc ward 1 census: John Schapert age 45; wife Fridrike age 26; 
Augusta age 18; William age 17; Pauline age 12, Maria age 11; Ernestine age 6; 
Julia age 4; Ida age 2


HENRY D. SHEPARD

DIED:
At Manitowoc, Wis., June 7th 1869, Henry D. Shephard (sic), Esq., of Consumption, 
aged 35 years.
Mr. Shephard was so well and favorably known by a large circle of acquaintances 
that a few particulars concerning him seem worthy of mention. He was a native of 
the State of New York, but, very early in his life, remove, with his father, H.F. 
Shephard, Esq., to Painesville, Ohio, where was his home until some eleven of 
twelve years since he came to Manitowoc to engage in business. Here, ten years 
ago last October, he was married, and here, excepting four years spent at Fond du 
Lac, Wis., he has since made it his home.
As a business man he was prompt, kind, gentlemanly, a man of unblemished integrity. 
In his domestic relations he was tenderly beloved, not only in his own household, 
but also in the household circle of his wife's father; and richly he deserved to 
be.
As a Christian, his general consistency was of a marked character. Eleven years ago, 
on the 21st of March last, he assumed formal religious vows, in connection with the 
1st Presbyterian church of Manitowoc; and he did not leave those vows an empty form. 
As an officer of this religious society, as a member of the church, as a Sabbath 
school teacher, as a friend to his spiritual guides, he was a benediction to all. 
His heart strove to do good in his master's name, and it did not strive in vain. 
The meetings for prayer of the first week of this year were nearly the last which 
we was able to attend; and the remarks and prayers to which he then gave utterance, 
it was a joy to hear; they gave evidences of the ripening of the precious fruit of 
a Christian life. The intervening, long, tedious weeks of burdening prostration which 
weighed him down, found him with freely expressed wishes to recover, and to be 
permitted to train his two boys for their future manhood; yet they found him constantly 
saying "If it is God's will.: With Christian dignity and tender affection, he bade his 
family and attendant friends, a trustful "Meet me in heaven," and bowed his body 
beneath the power of death. And yet he lives. He is not dead. He sleeps; and his 
awakening, he leaves to all the consolation, shall be among the blest (sic).
Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, June 10, 1869  pg. 4


PATSY LEE SHEPARD

3-Months-Old Baby Suffocates at Custerdale
Patsy Lee Shepard, three-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shepard, 
M-5-R, Custerdale, was found dead in her bed crib about 9 p.m. Thursday by her 
mother.
Coroner Theodore Teitgen said that death was due to suffocation and announced 
that no inquest will be held.
According to information given Coroner Teitgen by the parents at the Shepard home 
last night, the mother, home alone with the baby and another young daughter, Linda, 
went into the bedroom about 8:30 when she heard the infant cry.
She told the coroner that she turned the baby over on its stomach in the basket 
and went back to the living room. Returning about a half-hour later she found the 
infant limp and apparently lifeless. The baby was still lying on its stomach with 
a blanket covering a portion of the body.
With the father away at work in this city, Mrs. Shepard ran to the home of a neighbor 
to summon the fire department's inhalator squad. The firemen, in charge of Asst. 
Chief Nels Peterson, applied oxygen for more than a half-hour but were unable to 
revive the child.
Patsy Lee was born here last June 1, and in addition to her parents and sister, is 
survived by the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Deering of this city, and 
the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Petre? Of Tennessee.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Pfeffer funeral home 
with the Rev. Francis Foulke, of the St. Paul Methodist church, officiating. Burial 
took place in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, August 20, 1948  P. 2


DAVID M. SHERASKI

David M. Sheraski, age 63, of 624 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 
1998, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. William Zimmer, with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born Aug. 2, 1935, in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Emily Plotka 
Sheraski. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 
1953. He served in the United States Army as a surveyor from 1958 until his 
honorable discharge in 1960.
On Sept. 3, 1960, he married the former Jessie Rablin in Manitowoc. David was 
employed with A & P White House Milk from 1953 through 1978. He then began employment 
with Brey's Food Market in 1978 and was currently employed with North End Drug of 
Manitowoc. He was a member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, Wisconsin 
Maritime Museum and Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706.
Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Karen and Kevin Fritz, Davenport, 
Iowa, Debra Eisenschink, Manitowoc; Barbara and Joe Sheraski-Matuszak, Little Chute, 
Wis.; six grandchildren, Lauren, David, Dustin, Catlin, Alix and Emily; one sister and 
brother-in-law, Mary and Carl Blahnik, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Chester 
and Kay Sheraski, Sheboygan, Wis.; and nieces and nephews, Judy, Beth, Emmy, Robert, 
Kari, Andrea. Also survived by other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday 
(TONIGHT), where an Eagles Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. and Tuesday morning 
from 8:30 p.m. (sic) until time of service at 11 a.m.
His family remembers David as a loving, caring, father, grandfather and a gentle person.
Herald Times Reporter, December 7, 1998 P. A2


MARY SHERBERGER

Death Wed. last week in St. Marien Hospital, where she had 
been staying as a ward of the city, of Mrs. Scherberger(sic) at 
age 76. The funeral was Friday.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Dec. 1904
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Mary Hoff Sherberger
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	Mary Hoff Sherberger
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1904
Event Place	Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Residence Place	Manitowoc,
Gender	Female
Age	79
Marital Status	Unknown
Race	W
Birth Date	01 Apr 1825
Birth Year (Estimated)	1825
Birthplace	Germany
Cemetery	Evergreen Cemetery
Father's Name	Christian Hoff
Father's Birthplace	Germany
Mother's Name	Hoff
Mother's Birthplace	Germany
Spouse's Name	William Sherberger
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
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1904 Dec 14	SHERBERGER  (no name)  v.7 p.295
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"
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[age 79 yrs./cause: general debility]


ALICE M. SHERMAN

Alice Mary Sherman, born on February 9, 1911, the daughter of Edward Fricke and 
Alice Kimmel Fricke. 
Alice graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, WI. She was a registered 
professional nurse from St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. She married 
Norman Jack Sherman at Sherman Park Lutheran Church in Milwaukee in April of 
1938. He preceded her in death in 1991 after 53 years of marriage. 
Survivors include two sons, James (Helen) Sherman of Oconomowoc, WI and John 
Sherman of San Fransisco CA; one grandson, Michael Sherman; two sisters, Ethel 
Seely and a sister-in-law, Gloria Fricke and one brother Allen Fricke. 
A private memorial service will be held at a later date at the Cress Funeral 
Home in Madison.
No newspaper cited, August 2011


EDDIE SHERMAN  (d. 1885)

DIED.
In this city Sunday May 3, Eddie Sherman son of Mr. Eugene and 
Mrs. Jennie Sherman, aged thirteen years.
After illness from which he was believed to be nearly recovered 
a relapse occurred and in a few hours thereafter his life was 
ended. Eddie was a bright affectionate lad, an active boy who 
was naturally a leader in boyish sports. A favorite with his 
companions, beloved by his teachers, and liked by all. The loss 
will be sadly felt. The funeral will occur to-day from the 
Presbyterian church.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, May 5, 1885 P.6
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Mrs. J.H. Leonard and Miss Marie Gould were in the city last week 
in attendance at Eddie Sherman's funeral.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, May 12, 1885 P.4


ELIJAH SHERMAN

From the Manitowoc Herald, 03 Jul 1862:
Elijah Sherman died, father of Lewis Sherman.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc County. SS
In Probate, Manitowoc County Court.
In the matter of the last Will and testament of Elijah Sherman.
On reading and filing an instrument in writing purporting to 
be the last will and testament of Elijah Sherman, late of the 
Village and County of Manitowoc deceased, and also the 
accompanying petition of Lewis Sherman of the Village of 
Manitowoc aforesaid, representing among other things, that the 
said Elijah Sherman lately died at said Village of Manitowoc; 
that said instrument is the last will and testament of said 
deceased, and that the said petitioner is the identical Lewis 
Sherman named and appointed in and by said last will and 
testament, as one of the executors thereof, and praying that a 
day be appointed for hearing the proofs of the last will and 
testaament; It is ordered that said application be heard before 
me, at my office, in the Village of Manitowoc, on the eleventh 
day of August, A.D., 1862, at 10 o'clock A.M.; and is further 
ordered, that notice of said application and hearing be given 
by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks 
one in each week prior to said hearing in the Manitowoc Tribune, 
a newspaper printed in said county.
H.S. PIERPONT, County Judge.
July 1st 1862.
Manitowoc Weekly Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 22, 1862 P. 4
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Notice to Creditors.
In Probate-Manitowoc County court.
In the matter of the last Will and testament of Elijah Sherman, 
deceased.
To all whom it may concern:
Letters testamentary on the last will and testament of Lewis Sherman 
and Francis A. Benn of the Village and County of Manitowoc, on the 27th 
day of August A.D. 1862 and thirteen months from and after said day 
being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims for 
examination and allowance; Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned 
will on the first Monday of April next, and on the first Monday of each 
succeeding month for six months thereafter at his office in the Court 
House in the village and County of Manitowoc receive, examine and adjust 
all claims and demands of all persons against said deceased.
Date, March 27, 1863.
H.S.PIERPONT, County Judge.
Manitowoc Weekly Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 24, 1863 P. 4


ELIZABETH A. SHERMAN    (d. 1875)

DIED.
At Manitowoc, Wis., June 22d, 1875, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Stevens (sic), wife of 
Lewis Sherman, Esq. Aged 55 years.
The deceased held a place of sincere respect, and tender affection in the hearts 
of a large circle of friends. Born at Enosburgh, Franklin Co., Vt., Dec. 22d, 1812. 
At twelve years, she removed with her parents to Naperville, Ill.  May 22d, 1841, 
she was married to Mr. Lewis Sherman, and nine years after, in 1850, came with her 
family to Manitowoc County, spending the first two years at Manitowoc Rapids, and 
the past twenty-three years at Manitowoc. She took a prominent and useful place at 
once in the social circle of her new home, and sustained her place, by all those 
generous, public spirited, hospitable acts that endear the worthy to the hearts of 
others. For twenty-six years she had sustained a public profession of Christian 
consecration, twenty-four of these years in the fellowship of the 1st Presbyterian 
church of Manitowoc. She was very prominent in efforts to build up the material 
interests of a home missionary church; and more yet, she was very prominent in her 
efforts to deepen its spiritual power and to give effect to its religious influence 
over the hearts of others. Such a life of pubic spirit and of Christian consecration 
and usefulness has embalmed her memory in the hearts of all. And her end was peace. 
If few lives have been more unselfish and useful, and devotedly pious; few lives have 
given such manifold proofs of the unspeakable value of Christian comforts and supports. 
Repeatedly she had contemplated death as probably near at hand during the years of 
her Christian profession; but all these times her serene faith knew no troubling fears. 
The month of her last sickness brought the spirits consolation in rich abundance, and 
afforded all who approached her manifold proofs that her religious hopes were, at 
least, of unspeakable comfort to her. So rich indeed were they, and so supporting, 
that with all the unselfish love of her heart, she wished and prayed that others in 
life and in death might be sustained by her support, and fell the pulsations of her 
joys, and left by direct request, as her last message to all, that late message that 
our Savior bade the revelator suggest to all Christians to give when it was written, 
"Let him that heareth say "Come." She felt that she had "Loved," and tested the 
blessedness of the learning, and from her soul's experiences her heart prompted her 
to say, as its tenderest wish for any one, "Come to my Saviour and taste of my 
spiritual supports and joys."  COM.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 1, 1875  P. 3
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Card of Thanks
During the late protracted illness of my late wife and at her death and burial, 
this community have manifested so many tokens of sympathy and so many warm hearts 
and willing hands have contributed for the comfort and consolation of the sick 
and afflicted of my household, that I feel under lasting obligations to them and 
for which favors myself and family would tender our grateful acknowledgement, 
assuring them that these acts will be held in kind remembrance while life and 
memory lasts.
Lewis Sherman
June 28, 1875
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., July 1, 1875


ERMINE (RAWLINGS) SHERMAN

FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES AT KANSAS CITY
Body of Mrs. Louis Sherman to be Brought Here for Burial
Messages have been received by friends here of the death of Mrs. 
Louise (sic) Sherman, a former resident of Manitowoc at Kansas 
City, Mo., yesterday. The body is enroute to this city for burial 
and funeral services will be held at Evergreen chapel Monday 
afternoon. Mrs. Sherman’s husband is buried at Evergreen and she 
desired to be buried here. She is survived by her aged parents, 
one brother and a sister.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 09, 1917, Page 1 
**********
There was a large gathering of relatives and friends at the C & N.W. 
depot yesterday afternoon to escort the remains of the late Mrs. 
Sherman to their last resting place at Evergreen cemetery. Decedent 
was a beautiful character and her death came as a distinct shock to 
the community.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 12, 1917, Page 3
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[bur. 06-11-1917/age 50 yrs/cause: carcinoma of breast]


ERVIE ETTA SHERMAN  
 
Died- At Manitowoc, Wis., May 25th 1888, Ervie E Sherman, youngest 
daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Sherman, aged 26 years and 10 months.  
Twenty six years ago ther came into the world this spirit bright, 
joyous, hopeful constituted by nature to preeminently enjoy the pleasures 
of earth-life. For some reason which we cannot understand, it seemed 
best to the Divine Wisdom that this beautiful spirit should inhabit a 
body exceedingly susceptible to the encroacments of disease.  In early 
childhood there began a friction between the spirit and flesh which 
grew into a mighty struggle.  Year by year subtle disease fastened 
itself more firmly upon the body bringing such dire pains and afflictions 
as few ever experience, debarring the spirit from all social pleasures 
and sapping life of almost every joy.  In the midst of all these trials
when sympathy was so precious, Death tore away a tender loving mother and 
most kind father.  Nor was this spirit benumbed by disease to its sorrows 
and depravations, as in many cases, but was left keenly alive and sensitive 
to it's real afflictions. Do we wonder that it was hard to be reconciled, 
or that the soul was tempted in bitterness to cry-"How long wilt thou forget 
me, O Lord? Forever" But, let us rejoice that into the darkness their came 
light, into the terrible combat there came aid to the spirit so that, in 
spite of powers of evil, it rose triumphant into that realm of "peace which 
passeth understanding" and there patiently, hopefully, unmurmuringly, 
even cheerfully, awaited its perfect release from the enemy walready 
conquered.  At last, that release has come and the freed spirit with joy 
unutterable mounts to it's reward.
Manitowoc Pilot May 31, 1888
**********
Death of Mrs. Erna Ettie Sherman on Sat. after many years of suffering. 
She was 26 yrs. old, daughter of one of our former citizens, Lewis Sherman. 
Burial was Tues. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1888
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Miss Etta Sherman of this city, aged 26 died at the home of her 
mother on Saturday last. She was a sister of Mr. Eugene Sherman.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 31, 1888 P. 3
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[cause: Hamerhoid of the brain]
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EUGENE S. SHERMAN  (d. 1916)

E.S. Sherman, the North Eighth street tobacco man, passed the 74th 
milestone of his life's journey today. Mr. Sherman has been a 
resident of this city for sixty-six years. He is still active and 
in personal charge of his store.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 23, 1916 P.3
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EUGENE SHERMAN, RESIDENT SINCE 40'S CLAIMED BY DEATH
Pioneer who Located Here when County Seat was at Rapids and who 
Later was City Clerk, Dies at Age of 74
Eugene S. Sherman, who with his father established the first tannery 
in Manitowoc and who coming here in the early 40's, was one of the 
oldest settlers of the county, died at the hospital early today, aged 
74. Mr. Sherman had been seriously ill only a month and had been at 
the hospital for two weeks, death was due to liver trouble.
Mr. Sherman was born at Lewis, Essex county, N.Y., March 23, 1842, 
his father being postmaster of that city. A few years after birth of 
the boy the Sherman's came west and located at Rapids, this county, 
then the county seat. In the early 50's, when the county seat was 
moved to this city, the family came here, moving their home to this 
city on sleighs, the father opening a shoe shop and later engaging in 
manufacturing of leather, his son joining him in the business. A 
factory was erected near the site of old Windiate hotel and later the 
business block on North Eighth street was put up and a shoe and leather 
store was conducted. Fifteen men were employed.
In the alte (sic) 80's Mr. Sherman was elected city clerk and following 
his retirement from that office he opened a cigar and tobacco store on 
York street, later moving to the Sherman block on North Eighth street 
where he was engaged in business at the time of his death. Mr. Sherman 
was familiar with the early day history of Manitowoc and was an authority 
on happenings of fifty and more years ago. He was a lifelong republican 
and was active in the party organizations years ago.
Besides his wife Mr. Sherman is survived by one son, Sylvester, of this 
city, and a daughter, Mrs. W.F. Faulkes of Appleton. Funeral will be held 
Tuesday afternoon at 2. Friends please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 4, 1916 P.8
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[cause: carcinoma of stomach and liver/bur. on E S Sherman lot]


FRANKLIN L. SHERMAN

Franklin L. Sherman, 72, a resident of Greenfield, Wis., died Thursday, March 8, 
at St. Callillus Care Cener, Wauwatosa, Wis.
Cremation has taken place and burial of the cremains will be in Forest Home 
Cemetery, Milwaukee.
Mr. Sherman was retired from Wisconsin Fuel & Light Company, being employed there 
for over 25 years. He was a member of Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local 298 and a 
former member of the Eagles Club in Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth M. Wallschlaeger Sherman; a daughter and son-in-
law, Diana and Roger Nass of Greendale; two grandsons, Jeffrey and Michael Nass 
and a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and William Stewart of Lakeland, Fla.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 9, 1984  P. 3
*********
In the Obituary for Franklin L. Sherman, 72, a resident of Greenfield, Wis., who 
died Thursday, March 8, at St. Callillus Care Center, Wauwatosa, Wis., cremation 
has taken place in Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 14, 1984  P. 3
*********
[Wauwatosa, WI/cremains/bur. on Chas. Wallschlaeger lot]


GRACE (THRALL) SHERMAN

Mrs. Charles Sherman, 73, former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Helliwell, at Lake Bluff, Ill., with whom she 
had resided the past 13 years.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the St. James Episcopal 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. F. C. St. Clair will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Grace Thrall, she was born in Janesville, April 28, 1883, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Thrall. The family moved to Manitowoc, where 
her father was an engineer on the North Western Railroad. She was married in 
Manitowoc to Charles Sherman, a North Western Road conductor operating through 
Manitowoc on the present Lake Shore division of the road. Later they moved to 
Milwaukee, where her husband died. 
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Helliwell of Lake Bluff and Mrs. Robert 
Wangerin of Milwaukee; and a son, Charles of Milwaukee.
Funeral plans are in charge of the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 18, 1956  P.17 
********
[d. 01-17-1956 at Lake Forest, IL/age 73 yrs./cause: cerebral thrombosis 
arteriosclerosis/bur. on Mrs. Camella Thrall lot]
********
MESSAGE BRINGS NEWS OF WEDDING AT CHICAGO TODAY
MISS GRACE THRALL, THIS CITY AND CHARLES SHERMAN, MILWAUKEE WED IN 
THAT CITY TODAY--TO RESIDE HERE.
CHICAGO, ILL., Sept. 17. Charles A. Sherman, Milwaukee, and Miss Grace Thrall, 
Manitowoc, married here today.
Announcement contained in the above message to the Herald today was confirmed 
by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thrall, parents of the bride, the wedding having been 
celebrated at Chicago this afternoon.      
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 17, 1914 P. 8


IRVING D. SHERMAN

Irving De Los Sherman drowned in the Manitowoc river, 
son of Lewis Sherman.
Manitowoc Herald, 20 June 1857


JENNIE SHERMAN

FUNERAL OF MRS. SHERMAN HELD TOMORROW
Early Day School Teacher of City is Called By Death
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Eugene Sherman, whose death occurred 
at the hospital yesterday  afternoon, will be held from the Presbyterian 
church tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock. The body will be taken to the 
church at 10 where friends may view it. Mrs. Sherman had been ill only 
two weeks and death was unexpected. 
Mrs. Sherman, nee Jennie Gould, was born at Racine, August 23, 1849, 
being 68 years old. She was a teacher in the schools of Manitowoc in 
early days, having taught in the old school on the site of the present 
Park school. She was married in 1871 to Mr. Sherman, whose death occurred 
in December. Mrs. Sherman is survived by two children, Sylvester, this 
city and Mrs. W.F. Faulkes, Appleton, and three sisters, Mrs. James 
Leonard of Aurora, Ill.; Mrs. Alice Smith, Deming, N.M.; and Miss Anna B. 
Gould, Phoenix, Ariz.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 15, 1917, Page 1
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[cause: myocarditis/bur. on E.S. Sherman lot]


LEWIS SHERMAN   (d. 1887)

Death of 78-year old Lewis Shermann on 18 May in Manitowoc. Mr. Shermann 
came here in the early 50’s and settled first in Rapids, then in the 3rd
Ward in Manitowoc. He was buried on Saturday.
Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1887
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DIED
At his home in this city on May 18th, Lewis Sherman at the age of 76 years.
The deceased was born in Walpole Mass. on May 1st 1811, of that staunch Puritan 
stock which has given so many worthy men of the name to this nation. He received 
like nearly every New England boy a good academic education. He removed from his 
birth place to Essex Co. N.Y. and learned the Millwright trade. He came West at 
an early day going first to Napierville (sic) Ills. where he married. After 
remaining there two years he came to Manitowoc Rapids and settled there, purchasing 
from Thos. Baker a small tannery. The county seat being removed from the Rapids to 
this place he built the first tannery in Manitowoc in the winter of 1851-52 and 
removed to this city with his family the following Spring. His home and that of his 
family has ever since been here. In connection with his tannery he carried on a 
large boot and shoe business until 1870, when he devoted his energies to his tannery 
and leather business.
Ae(sic) was a man of the most exemplary propriety abstaing(sic) wholly from all 
intoxicating drinks, smoking and profane or violent language. He was scrupulously 
honest and exact in his business dealings and expected the same in return. He was 
respected by all for the many sterling qualities that make up the good citizen.
Though not a politician in the sense of seeking office, he was frequently selected 
by his neighbors to places of trust and honor. He has represented his town as chairman 
of the board of supervisors and as a member of the village board of trustees.
For several years he has been afflicted with softening of the brain. His wife preceded 
him to the grave many years ago, and of nine children two sons and two daughters only 
survive him.  He was buried on Saturday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, May 24, 1871
(Note: It appears this newspaper was given the wrong year in transcribing the article)
*******
MR. LEWIS SHERMAN of this city died at his home yesterday at 11 A.M. He was born 
in Massachusetts in May, 1811, and moved from there to Lewiston, Essex County, 
N.Y. He was by trade a millwright and frequently came west in the pursuit of his 
business. While at Napierville he was married and soon after moved to that place. 
After living there for two years he came to this county, settling in Manitowoc 
Rapids in 1850, then the county seat and the most important business place in the 
county. He soon after removed to this place and lived here continuously until the 
time of his death.
He was always, while here, engaged in the tanning and leather business and for 
some time kept a shoe store. For years he has been in failing health caused by 
softening of the brain. His disease made such progress that for the last five 
years he has been incapacitated for business. He was always a man of the most 
rigid propriety and was never known to use tobacco, drink intoxicating liquor 
or use profane language. He was scrupulously honest in all his dealings and 
expected honesty in return from those with whom he dealt. He was father in all 
of nine children, four of whom are living.
The funeral will take place from the Presbyterian church at 2 P.M. Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 18, 1887  P. 2
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[cause: old age]
*******
From the Files of the Pilot – Fifty Years ago - (1869)
On Friday last, the large and commodious residence of Lewis Sherman, 
Esq., on the south side of the river, was burned to the ground, 
together with nearly all of its contents. The day was very cold which 
fact prevented our firemen and their machinery from performing that 
saving labor which otherwise they would have been glad to have done. 
The fire is supposed to have started from a defective chimney and so 
rapidly did the flames spread that the inmates barely escaped. Mrs. S. 
heroically jumped from the second story window. The loss to Mr. 
Sherman in house and furniture is about $4000 and we regret to state 
that there was no insurance.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., March 13, 1919
*********
(From 1870 Manitowoc Ward 3 census:
Lewis Sherman age 55, leather manufacturer; wife Elisbeth 48;
Eugene 28; Sarah 15; dau. Ervie 9; Lewis 7)
*********
Card of Thanks.
I cannot express to strongly my sense of gratitude to the numerous friends and 
neighbors who rendered their aid and manifested their sympathy to myself and 
family during the protracted sickness, death and burial of my late wife, and 
take this means to return publicly my heart felt thanks to all.
Manitowoc, Wis. June 28th, 1875.
Lewis Sherman.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 1, 1875 P. 3


LOUIS MEAD SHERMAN    (d. 1896)

Death in Hot Springs, Arkansas last Fri. of 33 yr. old Louis Sherman 
of consumption. Mr. Sherman, who was born and raised here in Manitowoc,
operated a tannery and leather business for many years. Last Fall he 
showed the first symptoms of his deadly disease and soon traveled to 
Hot Springs. He is survived by his widow, but no children. The funeral 
took place Tues. among many mourners.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1896
**********
L.M. SHERMAN died at Hot Springs on Friday February 31 (sic). He had gone there 
accompanied by his wife in the hope that the baths would prove beneficial, but 
in this life was disappointed. For some time before his death he was delirious.
He was 32 years old, was born in Manitowoc and here he graduated from the north 
side high school. He afterwards attended Ripon college and graduated from that 
institution. He went into business in this city and was married in 1890. Six 
months ago he was taken sick and remained so continuously with occasional slight 
improvement until the time of his death.
He was a man of strong religious convictions, kindly in his nature and just to 
all. He was of a retiring disposition but was capable of warm friendship. He was 
respected by every one though he never courted popularity. Those who knew him 
best admired him most and to them his was a strong personality.
His death was a sad blow to his loving wife who was among strangers. Fortunately 
for her M.H. Dempsey was at Hot Springs at the time and he rendered such assistance 
as the most devoted friend could.
Clyde Sedgwick and Eugene Smalley had the forethought to go to Chicago and arrange 
for holding the train bound for Milwaukee from that city until the corpse could be 
transferred. Thus it became possible to reach Manitowoc with the body without delay 
and relieved Mrs. Sherman of a load of anxiety.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 27, 1896  P. 3
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Louis Sherman
Arkansas Deaths and Burials
Name Louis Sherman
Gender Male
Death Date 21 Feb 1896
Death Place Hot Springs, Ark.
Age 33
Birth Date 1863
Birthplace U.S.
Occupation Merchant
Race White
Marital Status Married
"Arkansas Deaths and Burials, 1882-1929; 1945-1963," database, FamilySearch
Louis Sherman, 21 Feb 1896
**********
[bur. 02-21-1896/age 33 yrs./cause: inflamation of the kidneys]
**********
From the files of the Pilot - Fifty Years Ago - (1870)
Louis Sherman, a little boy aged about 6 years and a son of Mr. L. Sherman, boot 
and shoe merchant of this city, while engaged with several other boys in playing 
on the logs in the dam near Mr. Sherman's tannery on Saturday last, missed his 
footing and fell into the water and but for the most strenuous efforts of Otto 
Warndahl and Frank Lead, he would have drowned. Mr. Sherman has already lost one 
child by drowning.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 6, 1920


MARY E. SHERMAN

DIED.
On the 13th inst, Mary Elvira, infant daughter of 
Lewis and Elizabeth Sherman, aged 3 months.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, July 22, 1859 P.3


SYLVESTER SHERMAN

Rites Held Here For Former Local Man
Sylvester Sherman, 63, former Manitowoc business man, who died 
Monday in a Madison hospital, was buried in Evergreen cemetery 
this afternoon.
Mr. Sherman, who was born in this city, operated a cigar store 
on North Eighth street for several years. He discontinued the 
business 17 years ago. In recent years he has resided with a 
sister, Mrs. W.F. Faulkes, Madison
Survivors are the sister and three nephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 7, 1937 P.8
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[d. at Mendota State Hospital/cause: acute alcoholism; 
convulsions due to alcoholism/bur. on E.S. Sherman lot]


MARY CASSON SHERRY

Mary O Casson
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name: Mary O Casson
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 29 Sep 1886
Birth Place: Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father: George Casson
Mother: Mary Barry
FHL Film Number	1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Mary C Sherry
Death • Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988
Name: Mary C Sherry
Death Date:	27 Apr 1956
Death Location: Cook County, IL
File Number: 26867
Archive collection name: Cook County Genealogy Records (Deaths)
Archive repository location: Chicago, IL
Archive repository name:	Cook County Clerk
"Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988"
*****
[d. 04-27-1956 at Ravenswood Chicago IL/age 69 yrs./
bur. on Mary Casson Sherry and Ellen Casson Pickens lot] 


THOMAS H. SHERRY

SHERRY-Thomas Sherry, beloved husband of the late Mary. Funeral Friday at 8:30 
a.m. from funeral home, 4153 Sheridan road, at Buena, to Our Lady of Lourdes 
church. Mass 9 a.m. Interment Manitowoc, Wis. Bittersweet 8-1536.
Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago IL July 24, 1957 P. 16
*******
[d. 07-23-1957 at Ravenswood Chicago IL/age 86 yrs./cause: brain hemorrhage/
bur. on Mary Casson Sherry and Ellen Casson Pickens lot]


STURGIS B. SHERWOOD

Sturges B. Sherwood/b. 21 Mar. 1811 at Greenfield, Fairfield co., Conn./
d. 5 Feb. 1884/age 72 yrs. 10 mo. 15 da./from record of St. James Epis. ch., 
Manitowoc
********
Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 7 Feb. 1884:
73 yr old Sturgeon L. Sherwood died in Williams House, locally. He was known 
by the nickname of "Steam Boat" Sherwood. He had relatives in Green Bay and 
in the East, but none here.
********
S.B. Sherwood died on Tuesday morning at the Williams House in this city. Mr. 
Sherwood was born in Greenfield, Fairfield Co., Conn., on March 27, 1811, and 
was 73 years old at the time of his death. He came to this county at an early 
day and has since resided continuously here. He held the position of county 
surveyor and followed the business of land agent.
The old man had a reputation for the strictest honesty and every set of his 
showed that the reputation was well deserved. He was an unobtrusive man never 
forced himself upon anyone but always enjoyed a discussion of some politico-
economic question. He has no relatives living in this section of the country, 
but the family of Mr. A.D. Smith paid the old man every attention.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 7, 1884
********
DIED: At the William's House to-day at 11 o'clock a.m. Sturgis B. Sherwood, 
aged 72 years, 11 months and 4 days.
The public at large and the old settlers of our county especially will read 
the above with regret. 
The deceased came to this county in 1847 and settled at the Rapids, then the 
County seat and followed the business of surveying lands. Though somewhat 
eccentric Mr. Sherwood was a man strictly correct in his habits, scrupulously 
honest in all his dealings and of good impulses in all things. 
He had the respect of all who knew him.
He was born in Greenfield, Fairfield Co. Conn. Has relatives at Danbury Conn. 
and at Green Bay in this state.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  Tuesday, February 5, 1884, pg. 1
********
The funeral of the late Sturges B. Sherwood was largely attended from St. James 
(Episcopal) church in this city.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  Tuesday, February 12, 1884, pg. 1
********
Order to Hear Petition for Final Settlement
(First Publication Nov. 24, 1885.)
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT,
In the matterof the estate of Sturgen (sic) B. Sherwood deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of P.S. Tillson, of the estate, 
of said deceased for the adjustment and allowance of his administration 
account and the assignment of the residue of said estate to such other 
persons as are by law entitled to the same, It is ordered, that said 
account be  examined, adjusted, and allowed at a special term of said 
court to be held at the office of the County Judge in the city of 
Manitowoc, in said county on Tuesday, the 22nd, day of Dec. A.D.,
It is further ordered that upon the adjustment and allowance of such 
account by this Court as aforesaid, the residue of said estate be by 
the further order and judgment of this court, assigned to such persons 
as are by law entitled to the same.
It is further ordered that notice of the time and place of the 
examination and allowance of such account and of the assignment 
of the residue of said estate be given to all persons interested, 
by publication of this order for three successive weeks, before 
said day, in the Lake Shore Times a weekly newspaper printed and 
published at the City of Manitowoc, and State of Wisconsin.
Dated Nov. 17th, A.D. 1885.
By the court,
R.D. Smart County Judge
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 24, 1885 P.4


DENISE ELIZABETH SHIGWADJA

Denise Elizabeth Shigwadja, infant daughter of Clifford and Kim Stilson
Shigwadja, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer officiated and burial was at Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Shigwadja: a brother,
Cliffton, at home: maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Normand and Mrs.
Jane Stilson, of New Berry, Mich.; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Orville Puckett and Mrs. Christine Stilson, of New Berry, Mich., and paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Shigwadja, of Ontario, Canada.
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrange-
ments.
Herald Times Reporter, April 30, 1977 p.12
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[d. 04-28-1977/age 1 hour]


JOHN A. SHIMANEK

John A. Shimanek, 77, of 1018 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday night at 
home after a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Shimanek was born Aug. 4, 1885, at Melnik, son of the late Charles and Mary 
Weber Shimanek, Nov. 23, 1909, he was married to Mary Doubek at Greenstreet, 
and located at Brockville, where he operated a blacksmith shop until 1927.
They came to Manitowoc in 1939 where he was employed at Kingsbury and Bleser 
breweries until 1942. He then was employed at Burger Boat Co. Inc., until 1955 
when he retired.
His hobbies were fishing and other outdoor sports activities.
He was a 50 year member of the ZCBJ Lodge and 30 year member of Eagles Aerie No. 
706.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Edward, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Marcella 
Hardrath, of Rockwood and four grandchildren. A brother, Anton, preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 7, 1962  P.11


MARY E. SHIMANEK

Mrs. Mary Eva Shimanek, 94, formerly of 1018 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday morning, November 6, at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. 
The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Shimanek, was born Dec. 22, 1887, at Greenstreet in the Town of Cooperstown, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Wencl and Mary Swetlik Doubek. She was a 
Manitowoc resident since 1939. She was married to John A. Shimanek in 1909 at 
Greenstreet. He preceded her in death Nov. 6, 1962. Mrs. Shimanek was a member of 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Z.C.B.J. Western Fraternal Life Association.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Edward J. and Evelyn E. Shimanek of 
Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Marcella R. and Elton R. Hardrath of 
Rockwood; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other 
relatives. She was preceded in death by three brothers, a twin brother, Joe, Wencl 
and Edward, a sister, Mrs. Anna Sleger.
There will be no visitation at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 1982 P. 3
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[widow of John A. Shimanek]


ALMA SHIMEK

Mrs. Joseph Shmek, 68, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning 
at the home. She had been ill for about a month.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Alma Wenndorf was born at Morrison, Brown County, Feb. 18, 
1891, daughter of the late Charles and Sophie Zeddies Wenndorf. She 
was educated at Manitowoc schools and was married Aug. 24, 1911. The 
couple farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. Mr. Shimek died in 1952.
Surviving her are six sons, Steven, Jospeph and Robert at home, Lloyd 
of Cleveland, Paul of Sacramento, Calif., and Alvin of Milwaukee; three 
daughters, Miss Rhea of Two Rivers and Mrs. Melvin Meyer and Miss 
Patricia of Manitowoc; a brother, Oscar of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Ella Fritzpatrick of Manitowoc and Mrs. August Siedel of Rt. 4, Manitowoc 
and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1960
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[d. 01-12-1960/age 68 yrs./widow of Joseph Shimek]


AMELIA SHIMEK

Mrs. Amelia Shimek died yesterday morning in the local hospital following a 
long and difficult illness. The deceased, nee Ibsch, was born 18 Feb. 1856 in 
Sheboygan and came to Manitowoc with her family. She married here. 4 children 
survive. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903
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DEATH BRINGS REST.
Wife's Sorrow Ends for Mrs. Amelia Shimek Today.
Death which came to Mrs. Amelia Shimek at the Holy Family hospital this morning 
was a merciful angel of deliverance to one whose sufferings had awakened the 
smpathy of the entire community. Afflicted with an incurable disease, for more 
than a year she ahd bravely battled against the inevitable, her only anxiety 
being for the welfare of her children. During the past eight weeks she had been 
cared for at the hospital and when, at her request, the marriage of their eldest 
daughter Adeline, was consumated, this insuring her future, the mother gave up 
the struggle and with calm resignation awaited the end. Mrs. Shimek's death is 
pathetic, yet sorrow as they must, the family cannot but recognize in it a kind 
dispensation of Providnce (sic) since it gives rest and peace to the loved one.
Amelia Ibsch was born at Sheboygan Feb. 18, 1856 and her early life was spent 
in that city, the family later removing here where in 1878, she was married. Four 
children, all of whom survive, were born to Mrs. Shimek. They are Louis, Emma, 
Pauline and Mrs. Frank Peterson, all at present here. Two sisters, Mrs. H. Depons, 
of this city and Mrs. Bartels, of Menominee, Mich., also survive. Mrs. Shimek's 
health began to fail eighteen months ago and in the past year there has been 
little or no hope that she could recover.
Deceased was a woman to whom duty was the end and highest aim in life and she 
derived her truest pleasure from the care and happiness of her chldren to whom 
she was wholly devoted. Although her life was marked by trouble and sorrows she 
was at all times cheerful and helpful and won the lasting friendship of all with 
whom she came in contact. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the late 
home on St. Clair St.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 18, 1903 P.1
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SICK MOTHER'S WISH HASTENS MARRIAGE
Believing That She is on Her Death Bed Mrs. Shimek Urged Early Wedding.
UNION IN MICHIGAN MARCH 4.
Miss Adeline Shimek Becomes Bride of Frank Peterson at Menominee-
Couple Came Here at Once.
Ill, perhaps unto death, a mother's anxiety for the future of her daughter hastened 
the marriage of Miss Adeline Shimek, of this city, and Frank Peterson, of Menominee, 
Mich., announcement of which has just been made public. Mrs. Shimek, who has long 
been a sufferer, is at the Holy Family hospital here and with a promonition of 
approaching death and parent love for her child, requested that the marriage which 
the couple contemplated at some future date take place immediately that she might 
have the assurance that her daughter was provided with a protector. To this the 
young people yielded and the union was consummated.
The marriage was quietly celebrate at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Davis, 
relatives with whom Miss Shimek had been making her home at Menominee, Wednesday, 
and owing to the circumstances surrounding the event, no announcement was made. 
Mr. and Mrs. Peterson arrived here Wednesday and have been in attendance at the 
bedside of Mrs. Peterson's mother since. A report of the marriage having in some 
manner gained circulation, it was deemed advisable to make the announcement public 
and this has been done. Mr. Peterson was called to Chicago Friday and may be unable 
to return at once owing to being engaged as First Mate of the steamer General Orland 
M. Poe which is now being fitted out for the season. His bride remains here to 
minister to her mother.
Though the circumstances attending the marriage are tinged with sadness, many friends 
will tender heartiest congratulations to the bride and hope that the future may bring 
much of happiness. Mrs. Peterson is one of Manitowoc's most charming girls and a 
young lady who is justly popular with a large circle of friends. She has been employed 
as the attendant at the dental parlors of Dr. Ernst Seeger for several months past. 
Mr. Peterson, although but little known in this city bears an excellent reputation 
at his home and is the son of one of Menominee's prominent families. The acquaintance 
of the couple extends over several years and an engagement was announced a year ago. 
For the present Mrs. Peterson will remain here. Mrs. Shimek's condition is not 
improved.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 14, 1903 P. 1
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[Amelia Shimek/bur. 03-19-1903/age 47 yrs./cause: cancer] 
(obit. has b. 18 Feb. 1856)


ANNA SHIMEK    (d. 1929)

AUTO INJURIES FATAL TO MRS. STEPHEN SHIMEK 
Dies Saturday Afternoon at Hospital After Being Patient For The Past Two Weeks
Injuries which she received when struck down by an automobile on the night of 
September 15, Saturday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock caused the death of Mrs. 
Stephen Shimek, 74, at the Holy Family hospital. Mrs. Shimek, recovering from 
a long siege of illness, was struck down as she was crossing North Eighteenth 
street by a car driven by Thomas Felber, 736 S. Twenty-sixth street, and 
sustained a broken pelvis, severe bruises and other injuries.
Little hope was held out for her recovery after an examination by physicians 
revealed the nature and extent of her injuries. She gradually became weaker 
during the past two weeks and death was not unexpected. 
County Resident 58 Years 
Born in Bohemia on July 3, 1855, Mrs. Shimek came to the States and directly to 
the town of Manitowoc Rapids in 1871. On December 7, 1879, Mrs. Shimek, nee Anna 
Benishek, married Stephen Shimek and at the time of her accident plans were being 
discussed for the observance of the 50th anniversary of their marriage.
Seven children, all of them living, were born to the couple who moved to Manitowoc 
in 1917, taking up their residence at 1345 Michigan avenue. In addition to her 
husband she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Alois Jarosh, Mrs. Joseph Jarosh, 
the Misses Elsie C. and Clara M. Shimek, all of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Charles 
Tessmer Jr. of Two Rivers; two sons, Emil Shimek, Manitowoc, and Joseph Shimek, 
on the family farm in Manitowoc Rapids; three brothers, Wencel Benishek, Branch, 
John Benishek, Antigo, and Frank Benishek, Manitowoc Rapids; three sisters, Mrs. 
Jennie Simandl, Milwaukee, Mrs. Frank Havlichek, Manitique, Michigan and Mrs. Louis 
Shimek, Manitowoc Rapids, and thirteen grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held from the family home at 1345 Michigan avenue at 2 
o’clock Wednesday afternoon, interment taking place at Evergreen. Rev. Hood will 
officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 30, 1929  P. 2
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[bur. 2 Oct. 1929/age 74 yrs./cause: automobile accident]


ANNIE MUSIL SHIMEK

Mrs. Vincent Musil, 87, of 711 North Water street, nee Anna Cizek, 
died yesterday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital following a 
short illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at 
the Frazier Mortuary chapel, the Rev. Noah Bess officiating. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until the 
time of services Monday.
Mrs. Musil was born in 1859 in the town of Kossuth and came to 
Manitowoc 65 years ago. She was married to Vincent Musil in 1881. 
He preceded her in death 60 years ago.
Survivors include one son, Emil Musil of Racine, three grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February, 8, 1946 P.2
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Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Frazier mortuary chapel 
for Mrs. Annie Musil-Shimek, 87, 711 North Water street who died Thursday 
afternoon at the Holy Family hospital following a short illness. The Rev. Noah 
Bess will officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call at the 
funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until time of services Monday.
Mrs. Musil-Shimek was born in 1859 in the town of Kossuth and came to Manitowoc 
to live 65 years ago. She was married to Vincent Musil in 1881 and he preceded 
her in death 60 years ago. She later married Joseph Shimek and he also preceded 
her in death.
Survivors include one son, Dr. Emil E. Musil of Racine, three grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 9, 1946  P.2
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[age 86 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Catherine Krainik and Mrs. Annie Shimek lot]
[per relative/maiden name Cizek, then married a Musil, then married Joseph Shimek]


APPLINE SHIMEK

Mrs. Louis Shimek, 91, died late Saturday aftenoon at the home of 
her son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kaderabek, Rt. 5, 
Manitowoc.
Since her husband died 15 years ago, Mrs. Shimek lived with her son 
in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Larson, 1133 N. 17th St., 
Manitowoc, and after Mr. Larson died in May, moved to the Kaderabek 
home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Dr. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Shimek, who marked her 91st birthday anniversay on July 31, was 
born Apoline Benishek in Bohemia in 1863 and came to America with her 
family when she was seven years old. They settled near Branch. In 
1883, she was married to Louis Shimek and they settled on a farm near 
Francis Creek.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Emil Stokes and Mrs. Kaderabek of 
Rt. 5, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Larson of Manitowoc; two sons, Hugo L. of 
Rt. 5, Manitowoc, and Leo of Marinette; 21 grandchildren, 45 great 
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 9, 1954 P.15
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[d. 08-07-1954/age 91 yrs./bur. on Lewis Shimek lot]


BLANCHE SHIMEK

A daughter of Frank Shimek aged eight years, died of diphtheria on Tuesday. 
There were a number of deaths from the same disease this week.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 28, 1889  P. 3


CLARA SHIMEK    (d. 1940)

Miss Clara M. Shimek, of 210 North Eighth street, lifelong resident of the 
county, died Saturday in the Holy Family hospital. She had been ill for some 
time.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral parlors, the Rev. Franklin St. Clair of the St. James church 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Shimek was born in Manitowoc Rapids and spent most of her life in this 
city. She was employed as a clerk at the Schuette Bros. company store 20 years.
Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Louis Jarosh and Mrs. Joseph Jarosh, both of 
this city, Mrs. Charles Tesmer of Two Rivers, Mrs. Patrick Burns of South 
Milwaukee; two brothers, Emil of Arizona, Joseph, of Manitowoc Rapids.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 11, 1940 P. 5
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[d. 11-09-1940/age 54 yrs./cause: generalized carcinoma/bur. on Stephen Shimek lot]


CLARA E. SHIMEK    (d. 1953)

Injured by Auto, Woman, 72, Dies
Mrs. Clara Shimek City's Third Fatality
MANITOWOC-Mrs. Clara Shimek, 72, (photo) of 1019A Franklin St., 
struck by a car while crossing the intersection at S. Eighth and 
Hancock Streets during the rain storm Monday noon, died late 
Tuesday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital.
Mrs. Shimek, who sustained a fractured skull, broken pelvis and 
broken leg, when hit by a car driven by Newton T. Jones of 409 
Cleveland Av., died without regaining consciousness, Dr. Theodore 
Teitgen, county coroner, said Wednesday. He added an inquest would 
be held next week.
Funeral Friday
Jones told traffic officers he was driving north on Eighth Street 
when Mrs. Shimek, holding an umbrella, walked into the path of his 
car. He is expected to be the principal witness at the inquest.
Death of Mrs. Shimek marked the third traffic fatality in Manitowoc 
in 1953. In two previous years the city did not have a traffic 
fatality, and received special citations from the National Safety 
Council. County-wide, it was the eighth traffic fatality so far this 
year.
Funeral services for Mrs. Shimek will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at 
the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger 
will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Survivors listed
She was born Clara Bischoff in 1881 in Manitowoc and was married here 
to Louis Shimek. Her husband died in 1944.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Adolph Haese, Mrs. Luther Day 
and Miss Olive Shimek of Manitowoc; a nephew, Leo Brandt, and niece, 
Elsa Brandt, of Manitowoc; and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 4 p.m. 
Thursday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 2, 1953 P.1
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[d. 09-01-1953/age 72 yrs./wife of Louis W. Shimek]


EMIL SHIMEK    (d. 1945)

Emil P. Shimek, 63, retired rural mail carrier died last night, following a 
lingering illness. He has been making his home with a sister, Mrs. Louis 
Jarosh of 1118 Huron street.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frazier mortuary chapel, 
the Rev. F. C. St. Clair of the St. James Episcopal church officiating. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Shimek was born on the homestead farm in Manitowoc Rapids in 1881. He was a 
rural mail carrier 11 years, retiring 15 years ago, since which time he has 
traveled extensively. He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Drews-
Bleser post of the American Legion, whose members will accord him a military 
funeral.
Survivors are a brother, Joseph, of Manitowoc Rapids; four sisters, Mrs. Louis 
Jarosh and Mrs. Joseph Jarosh of this city, Mrs. Charles Tesmer Jr. of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Patrick Burns of South Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the mortuary after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 23, 1945  P.4
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[d. 08-23-1945/age 63 yrs./bur. on Stephen Shimek lot]


EMIL J. SHIMEK    (d. 1995)

Emil J. Shimek, age 94, of 2309 East Goodwin Road, Manitowoc, died Monday, June 5, 
1995, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 1995, at the Jens 
Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Lind will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born May 27, 1901, in Reedsville, son of the late John and Rose Homola 
Shimek. He attended schools in Reedsville. He married Esther Gutfeisch, December 27, 
1939, in Manitowoc. Emil was a self employed painter. He was also an avid hunter 
and fisherman.
Survivors include one brother-in-law, Edwin T. Schmitt, Manitowoc; nieces and 
nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther, in April of 
1995, and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from noon Wednesday until the time of 
service. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, June 6, 1995 P. A2
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[widow of Esther Shimek/bur. on Dr. L.W. Gregory lot]
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Reedsville Lad Injured
10 Year Old Emil Shimek Falls Under Loaded Wagon
Emil Shimek, a Reedsville lad of 10, was seriously injured when he fell from a 
loaded lumber wagon on which he was riding with a number of other boys and was 
caught under the wheels which passed over his body, causing a fracture of the 
shoulder bones and other injuries. Fortunately it is not believed the boy was 
internally hurt and physicians say that he will probably recover, though the 
injuries are of a serious nature and will confine the lad for some time. He is 
a son of John Shimek.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 25, 1909

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Reedsville News Items
Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter
While target shooting Sunday with several boy friends, Emil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Shimek, met with a serious injury. The boys had placed a percussion cap of dynamite on a rock and were suing it as a target. Emil fired, hit the cap which bounded backward and entered his abdomen, through his clothing. After the accident the boy walked to his home in Reedsville, a distance of two miles and to the office of Dr. Cary who after an examination had him removed to Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc where an operation to remove the bullet was performed by Drs. Farrell, Meay and Cary. At this writing, the body is getting on nicely and hopes for speedy recovery are good.
Brillion News - Fri., Nov. 5, 1915 
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Emil Shimek, who was injured by target shooting at dynamite cap is home from Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He returned Saturday.
Brillion News - Fri., Nov. 12, 1915

EMILY L. SHIMEK

Miss Emily Shimek, 41, of Reedsville died this morning after a short illness 
of pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic church 
in Reedsville, and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery in this city. The Rev. 
William Koutnik will officiate. The body will lie in state at the Shimek home 
at Reedsville from Saturday evening until the time of the funeral.
Miss Shimek was born in Reedsville on December 27, 1898. She was graduated from 
the Manitowoc high school, the Manitowoc County Rural Normal School and Milwaukee 
State Teachers College. She took graduate work at Marquette university.
Miss Shimek taught in the school of Manitowoc county for seven years and then 
in the city schools of Milwaukee for 12 years. She retired two years ago because 
of ill health.
Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shimek of Reedsville, one sister, 
Mrs. Edwin T. Schmitt of Manitowoc, and one brother, Emil Shimek of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 17, 1940  P.2
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[d. 05-17-1940 at Winnebago State Hosp., WI/cause: broncho pneumonia acute 
myocarditis manic depressive psychosis manic type]


ESTHER SHIMEK

Esther L. Shimek, age 91, of 2309 E. Goodwin Road, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
April 22, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 1995, at Jens Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Richard Lind, with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born April 3, 1904, in Waseca, Minn., daughter of the late Henry and 
Jessie Palm Gutfeisch. She married Emil J. Shimek on December 27, 1939, in 
Manitowoc. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, the Women's Guild and 
Methodist Kahler Alumni Association, Rochester, Minn., and a member of the 
American Nurses Association.
Survivors include her husband, Emil J. Shimek; three nephews, John Gregory, 
Manitou Springs, Colo., David Gregory, Guilford, Conn., Kurt Gregory, Boston, 
Mass.; other nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was preceded in 
death by her parents, one sister, Madeleine Gregory.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, from 1 p.m. Tuesday until the time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 1995 P. A2
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[wife of Emil Shimek/bur. on Dr. L.W. Gregory lot]


F. JOSEPH SHIMEK    (d. 1883)

Joseph Shimek of this city died on Monday last. He was 27 years old 
at the time of his death and leaves a wife and 2 children. His funeral
took place on Wednesday and was quite largely attended, the militia
company forming a part of the procession.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday,  May 17, 1883
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Death notice:
Jos. Schimek(sic) a wagon maker residing on the North Side died and the burial
took place yesterday. It was conducted by the Militia Co. music choir to 
which the deceased belonged.
Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1883
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(First publication Sept. 27, 1883.) No. 86
IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT
In the matter of the estate of Joseph Shimek, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Mary Shimek, widow of said deceased, of said 
county, representing among other things that Joseph Shimek, late of said county, on 
the 14th day of May, A.D., 1883, at said county, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels 
and estate within this state of Wisconsin, and that the said petitioner is the widow of 
said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Wenzel Cizek 
granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday, the 
23rd day of October, A.D., 1883, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all 
persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior 
to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the 
city of Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 27th day of September, A.D., 1883.
R.D. Smart, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 27, 1883 P. 2
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[F. Joseph Shimek/bur. 05-15-1883/age 28 yrs.]
(Simek on stones/Shimek in cem. records.)


FRANK J. SHIMEK    (d. 1927)

EX-SHERIFF OF KEWAUNEE CO. PASSES HERE
Frank Shimek Was Pioneer Furniture Dealer There for Seventeen Years
Frank J. Shimek, Sr., aged 58, pioneer furniture man and for years a prominent 
figure in social and political affairs of Kewaunee county and city, who for 
five years has made this city his home after retiring from the furniture and 
undertaking business at Kewaunee, died at his home at 803 North Eighth street, 
last night after an illness of several months duration. Death did not come 
unexpectedly as Mr. Shimek had been in ill health for some time, and following 
treatment at the Mayo clinic, at Rochester, Minn., a few weeks ago, his condition 
took a turn for the better only to suffer a relapse and death came peacefully 
to him at 8:30 last night after a brave and valiant fight.
Funeral Services Monday 
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10, from the home to the Sacred 
Heart church where Rev. W. J. Luby will conduct services. Interment will be made 
at Evergreen.
Mr. Shimek was born August 15, 1868 in Kewaunee county, a few miles north of 
Tisch Mills where he lived the better part of his life. On February 28, 1893 he 
married Mary Melichor, who with a daughter, Leone, who made her home with the 
parents, and four sons, Edward, Frank and Denver of Manitowoc and William of 
Green Bay survives. Two brothers, Wencel of Norman and Joseph of Milwaukee, and 
three sisters, Mrs. Mary Plansky of Algoma, Mrs. Anthony Olufs of Chicago, Ill., 
and Mrs. Josie Tic of Milladore together with six grandchildren also survive.
Lived Here Five Years.
In Kewaunee, Mr. Shimek conducted a furniture and undertaking business for 17 
years, after which he retired and for two years held the office of sheriff of 
that county. Five years ago he moved to this city and has lived here ever since. 
Mr. Shimek took an active interest in the affairs of the city, both socially and 
politically. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Catholic 
Knights, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Z.C.B.J. Bohemian lodge.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 29, 1927  P.1
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[bur. 5/2/1927/cause: cancer of the stomach/bur. on Mrs. Mary Shimek lot]


FRANK J. SHIMEK    (d. 1958)

Frank J. Shimek (photo), 61, veteran Manitowoc business man of 824 York St., 
died Saturday evening at Boynton Beach, Fla. He had been in ill health for a 
year.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D. L. Krembs 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Shimek was born at Kewaunee Oct. 15, 1897, son of the late Frank and Mary 
Melichar Shimek. He attended Kewaunee schools and as a young man learned the 
plumbing trade. Mr. Shimek went to California where he worked until 1925, coming 
then to Manitowoc. Mr. Shimek, who never married, entered into a partnership with 
Olaf Berkedal in wholesaling candies and tobaccos under the firm name of Berkedal 
and Shimek. Mr. Shimek was active in the business until his illness.
He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Council No. 710, Holy Name Society of 
Sacred Heart Church, Elks Lodge No. 687 and the Manitowoc chapter of Izaak Walton 
League.
Surviving are a brother, Denver of Sheboygan, a sister, Mrs. John Kernon of 
Manitowoc, seven nieces and nephews and 16 grand-nieces and nephews. Three 
brothers preceded him in death, one year ago, William in 1946 and Edward in 1957.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and at 8:15 p.m. by the Holy 
Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 24, 1958  P.23
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[d. 11-22-1958 at Boynton Beach FL/age 61 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Mary Shimek lot]


JOHN SHIMEK   (d. 1943)

John Shimek, 73, veteran Reedsville tailor, died Thursday at 3 p.m. 
at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T. 
Schmitt at Manitowoc Rapids where he had lived while ill the past 
four weeks.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. 
Mary's Catholic church in Reedsville following short services from 
the Shimek home in Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate 
and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery in this city.
Born in Bohemia on April 19, 1870, Mr. Shimek came to this country as 
a young man. He had learned the tailor trade in Europe and when he 
came to this country he went to Brillion first. He came to Reedsville 
47 years ago and operated an establishment there until a month ago 
when he was taken ill. For many years he was a member of the Reedsville 
City band.
He was married to Miss Rose Homola on Nov. 23, 1897.
Survivors are the widow; one son, Emil, of Manitowoc route 2; one 
daughter, Mrs. Edwin T. Schmitt of Manitowoc Rapids; one brother, Charles 
of Kellnersville; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Novak of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Wencil Podhola of Cadott, Wis. A daughter, Emily, died three years ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 16, 1943 P.2
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[d. 07-15-1943/age 73 yrs./bur. on John Homola lot]


JOSEPH SHIMEK    (d. 1910)

Joseph Shimek, an aged resident of the city died at his home on N. 10th street 
Wednesday night, aged 82. Mr. Shimek was one of the old residents of the city 
and was widely known. Death was the result of illness of long duration and had 
been expected. A widow and two sons, Louis, this city and Stephen of Rapids, 
survive. The funeral Saturday will be in charge of the Bohemian society of 
which he was a member.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 29, 1910  P.3
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[bur. 10-01-1910/cause: general sepsis]
(Simek on stones/Shimek in cem. records.)


JOSEPH SHIMEK   (d. 1952)

Joseph Shimek, 64, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening on the 
homestead farm, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Valentine Mack officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Shimek was born at Rt. 5, Manitowoc, in 1888, and in 1911 married 
Alma Wenndorf. Prior to their retirement in 1948, they operated the 
Shimek farm
Survivors are the wife; three daughters, Miss Rhea of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Melvin Meyer and Miss Patricia of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; six sons, Steven, 
Joseph, Lloyd and Robert of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Paul of California, and 
Alvin with the U.S. Army in Georgia; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Tessmer 
of Two Rivers; Mrs. Louis Jarosh and Mrs. Joseph Jarosh of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Pat Burns of Milwaukee; and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 28, 1952 P.8
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[d. 11-27-1952/age 64 yrs.]


JOSEPH R. SHIMEK    (d. 1997)

Joseph R. Shimek, age 83, of Solon Springs, Wis., died Thursday evening, March 6, 
1997, at St. Mary Hospital, Duluth, Minn.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 1997, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born August 17, 1915, in rural Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Alma 
Wendorf Shimek. He attended schools in Manitowoc and served in the United States 
Army from 1941-1945. Joe was a carpenter most of his life and a member of Union 
Local #361. Joe was a strong believer and member of the NRA. He liked hunting and 
fishing.
Survivors include a son, Dennis Shimek; three grandchildren, Chad, Jessie and Sarah, 
all of Duluth, Minn.; four brothers, Paul, Robert, Alvin and Lloyd Shimek; two 
sisters, Gertrude Meyer, Pat Lonzo; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rhea Durand and a brother, Steve 
Shimek.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time 
of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 1997 P. A2
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[d. Duluth Minnesota/bur. on Joseph Shimek lot]


LEWIS SHIMEK    (d. 1939)

Louis Shimek, 78, lifelong county resident, died last night at his home, 
Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc route 5, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock from the home. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating.
Mr. Shimek was born in the town of Rockland August 22, 1860. When he was 
three years of age his parents moved to the farm on which Mr. Shimek died. 
He lived there for over 75 years. Fifty-six years ago he was married to 
Apoline Benishek, who survives.
Survivors besides the widow include two sons, Hugo of route 2 and Leo of 
Marinette; three daughters, Mrs. Emil Stokes and Mrs. Milton Larson, both of 
this city, and Mrs. Charles Kaderabek, route 5; twenty-three grandchildren 
and five great-grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the home Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. It may be viewed at the home from 10 a.m. 
tomorrow until the time of the services Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 29, 1939  P.2
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[d. 03-28-1939/age 78 yrs./cause: diabetes/bur. on Lewis Shimek lot]


LOUIS SHIMEK    (d. 1944)

Funeral services for Louis Shimek, 65, Spanish-American war veteran, 
who died suddenly Friday night, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 
St. James Episcopal church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Members of the Lawton post, United Spanish American War Veterans, 
of which Mr. Shimek was a member, will be pallbearers. They are Mayor 
Martin Georgenson, George Orth, J.C. Buerstatte, Charles Friedl, Frank 
Rosinsky and Adolph Petska. A squad from the American Legion post will 
fire a salute at the grave.
Mr. Shimek is survived by his wife, the former Mrs. Clara Van Bremer, 
who he married in 1917, a son, three step-daughters and three sisters.
The body is at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and will 
be moved to the church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 28, 1944 P.2
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[cause: arteriosclerosis/bur. on Clara Bischoff Shimek lot-his wife]


MARY SHIMEK    (d. 1929)

MRS. F. SHIMEK DIES TUESDAY AT HER HOME 
Mrs. Frank Shimek, whose maiden name was Mary Melichor, passed away last 
evening at 8:30 at the family home, 803 North Eighth street, after being 
seriously ill for two weeks. However, the deceased has not been in good 
health for a number of years. Funeral services will be held Saturday 
morning at nine o’clock from the Sacred Heart church, with interment at 
Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born May 12, 1872 in Kewaunee county and came to this city 
to reside seven years ago. She was married to Frank Shimek, February 28, 
1893. One daughter, Miss Leona Shimek, four sons, Edward, Frank and Denver 
of this city and William of Green Bay, two brothers, Joseph Melichor of 
Norman and Frank of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Annie Paulu, of Santa 
Monica, Cal., survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 6, 1929  P.2
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[Mrs. Mary/bur. 9 Mar. 1929/age 56 yrs./cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]


OTTO SHIMEK

HUNTER MEETS DEATH BY SHOT FROM OWN GUN
Killed when the trigger of his gun caught on a stump while he was 
crawling over a fence in the town of Kossuth, probably Sunday, Otto 
Shimek, 41, was found in a wood's Monday afternon (sic) by Richard 
Colby who was attracted to the spot by the action of his dogs. 
Shimek had a wound through the stomach on the left side, the gun wad 
in the wound. Death is believed to have resulted instantly.
Mr. Shimek, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Shimek and born Nov. 12, 1885, 
left the home Sunday morning for a hunting trip and is believed to 
have been killed during the day, though it was yesterday afternoon 
when the body was found. Coroner Kemper pronounced the case one of 
clear accident and no inquest will be held. A considerable sum of 
money was found on the body.
Besides his parents, who are with another son at Abrams, Mr. Shimek 
is survived by a brother, Hugo, with whom he was staying at Rapids, 
Otto at Abrams, and Leopold at Little Suamico, and three sisters, 
Mrs. E. Stokes, Mrs. Erma Kadrabik, both residing on R.R. 5 and Mrs. 
Milton Larson, Route 5.
The body was taken to the Wattawa undertaking parlors and funeral 
services will be held from the old home Thursday afternoon, the Rev. 
Weber officiating and burial being at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 18, 1927 P.2
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[bur. 10-20-1927/cause: accidentally shot while hunting/died at 
Kossuth, WI/bur. on Lewis Shimek lot]


ROSE SHIMEK

Mrs. Rose Shimek, 94, who resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and 
Mrs. Edwin Schmitt, 4204 Conroe St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement Kern 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Shimek was born March 27, 1874, in Bohemia, daughter of the late John and 
Rose Kolenski Homola, and came to the United States when 17 years of age. She 
was married to John Shimek Nov. 23, 1897, at Francis Creek and the couple 
located at Reedsville. He died in 1941 and in 1946 she moved to Manitowoc. She 
was an honorary member of the Christian Mothers of St. Paul’s. 
Survivors besides the daughter are a son, Emil, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and two 
grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 7:30 p.m. 
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 20, 1968  P.9 
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[widow of John Shimek/bur. on Mrs. John Homola lot]


STEPHEN SHIMEK    (d. 1934)

DIES AT HOME OVER WEEKEND
Stephen Shimek, 80, Retired Farmer, Had Heart Attack
Stephen Shimek, 80, retired farmer who has resided in the city since 
1917, died at his home, 1419 Michigan avenue, at 10:30 o'clock Sunday 
night of a heart ailment.
He had been seriously ill since May 26. The body was removed from the 
Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home to the residence this afternoon. 
The funeral will be held at the residence Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 
burial will be in Evergreen.
Mr. Shimek was born in Bohemia Nov. 30, 1853 and came to this country 
with his parents when he was two years old. The family settled at 
Reedsville. Mr. Shimek married Anna Benishek Dec. 7, 1879 at Manitowoc 
Rapids. They lived on a farm near Branch until 1917 when Mr. Shimek 
retired. They came to the city to live. Mrs. Shimek died four years ago.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Louis Jarosh, city; Mrs. Charles 
Tesmer Jr., Two Rivers; Miss Clara Shimek, city; Mrs. Patrick Burns, 
Milwaukee; and Mrs. Joseph Jarosh, city; two sons, Emil who is at the 
Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Bloomington, Wis., and Joseph who 
resides on the homestead in the town of Rapids, one brother, Louis 
Shimek of Branch and 17 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 11, 1934 P.2
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[bur. 6-13-1934/age 80 yr/cause: coronary sclerosis]


STEVEN SHIMEK    (d. 1992)

Steven Shimek, age 79, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died early 
Saturday morning, July 25, 1992 at the Health Care Center.
Funeral services will e at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 1992, at the Deja-Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Deacon Ken Coenen will be officiating with burial 
to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born March 28, 1913, in rural Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Alma 
Wendorf Shimek. He attended grade school and high school in Manitowoc and also 
one year at the Manitowoc County Normal Teachers College. He was a farmer for 
most of his life.
Survivors include five brothers, Robert and Alvin of Milwaukee, Paul of Cato, 
Joseph of Douglas County, and Lloyd of Two Rivers; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude 
Meyer of rural Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, 
Mrs. Frank Durand of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja-Martin Funeral Chapels after 9 a.m. on Tuesday 
until the time of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, July 26, 1992  P. A2
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[single/bur. on Joseph Shimek lot]


ALBERT SHIMON

Branch Pioneer Dies at Age of 80 
Albert Shimon, aged 80 years, died early this morning at his home in Branch, 
after a lingering illness, brought on by the infirmities of old age. The 
funeral will take place from the home Friday afternoon with interment at 
Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 6, 1921  P. 1
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[bur 04-08-1921/bur on Joseph Huletz lot]


ANNA SHIMON    (d. 1921)

WIFE SURVIVES HUSBAND ONLY THIRTEEN DAYS
Just thirteen days after the death of her husband, her companion for half a 
century passed away, Mrs. Albert Shimon, pioneer resident of the county, 
passed away at the home of her son at Branch last night. Mr. Shimon was 82 
years of age and Mrs. Shimon 81. Grief over the demise of her husband hastened 
the death of the wife. The couple settled in Cooperstown in early days and had 
resided here for many years. Two children, one son Wenzel at Branch and Mrs. J. 
Hulitz, N. Eleventh street, this city, survive. Fourteen grandchildren also 
survive. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at Branch, with burial at 
Evergreen cemetery here.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 19, 1921 P. 5
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[bur 04-18-1921/cause: myocarditis/bur. on Joseph Huletz lot]


ANNA SHIMON    (d. 1925)

The body of Mrs. Anna Shimon, formerly of Kellnersville, who died at Chicago, 
was brought to this city yesterday and funeral services were held at Evergreen 
cemetery from the Urbanek and Wattawa chapel yesterday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 9, 1925  P. 3


EDWARD J. SHIMON

Edward J. Shimon, age 81, formerly of 631 South 30th Street, Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Thursday evening, Sept. 13, 2001, at Laurel Grove Assisted Living, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at St. Paul 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate at the Mass 
of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Edward was born Oct. 16, 1919, at Branch, Wis., son of the late Wencel and 
Ludmilla Hovoricka Shimon. He grew up in the Branch area, attending local schools. 
Ed served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He returned to Manitowoc and 
worked for the Manitowoc Engineering Company. After working for 15 years, Ed 
decided to further his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating 
with a Bachelors Degree in Business administration and a Masters Degree from the 
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He taught for 22 years as a business education 
teacher at both Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, Wis. and the Northeastern 
Technical College, Green Bay, Wis., retiring in 1984. He received a standard life 
certificate as a teacher of accounting, business administration and related business 
subjects from the Wisconsin Board of Vocational Technical and Adult Education in 
1976.
Ed was a member of the Eagles Aerie #706 of Manitowoc, American Legion Drews Bleser 
Post #88 of Manitowoc, Manitowoc County Retired Education Association, Wisconsin 
Retired Education Association.
Ed is survived by two sisters; Helen Wicihowski and Viola Petska, both of Manitowoc. 
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death 
by his parents, five sisters and three brothers.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Paul Catholic Church, 712 South 24th Street, 
Manitowoc, Wis., on Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, from 1 p.m. until the time of services 
at 2 p.m.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc assisted the family with 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 15, 2001 P. A8


FRANK SHIMON    (d. 1930)

FRANK SHIMON DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER 
An illness of three weeks last night at Branch took the life of Frank Shimon, 
68 year old pioneer resident of the county, death occurring at the home of 
his son-in-law, John Cizek with whom he had made his home for the past five 
years.
Born in Bohemia, Mr. Shimon came to the United States and directly to Manitowoc 
county when a boy of five years of age and has resided here continuously since 
that time. He made his home on a farm in the town of Franklin for many years 
before he retired. A number of years ago he married Miss Katherine Froelich who 
with six children, Mrs. Joseph Fidler of Miladore, Mrs. James Tisler of 
Menchelville, Mrs. John Cizek of Branch, Matt at Rockwood, Frank at Chicago and 
Stephen of Denver, Colorado, and 19 grandchildren, survive him.
Funeral services will be held from the Cizek home at Branch and at Evergreen 
cemetery on Saturday morning with Rev. Mehnke officiating. Burial will take place 
at Evergreen cemetery in this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 19, 1930  P.16
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[age 68 yrs/died at Manitowoc Rapids, WI/cause: gastric carcinoma]


FRANK E. SHIMON    (d. 1979)

Frank E. Shimon, 83, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday, Dec. 23, at 
the home.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Bernard Setterlund will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Shimon was born July 8, 1896, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Frank and Katherine Froelich Shimon. He was educated in the 
Town of Franklin and Town of Cooperstown. He married Anna Chizek Oct. 21, 1920, 
at Chicago, Ill. Mr. Shimon was a carpenter in Chicago for 50 years, moving to 
Manitowoc in 1968. Mrs. Shimon preceded him in death in 1925.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lester and Mildred Shimon of 
Oklahoma City, Okla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Hildegard and Darwin Klein 
of Manitowoc; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Matt and Viola Shimon of 
Whitelaw and Cicelia Shimon of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Ella Fidler of 
Wisconsin Rapids and Mary Chizek of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and 12 
great grandchildren. A brother, a sister and four great grandchildren 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, December 24, 1979 P. 3


JOSEPH N. SHIMON

Joseph N. Shimon, age 88, formerly of 615 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, and currently 
a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, 
Feb. 26, 2005 at Shady Lane. 
Joseph was born March 25, 1916, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of 
the late Adolph and Barbara Chizek Shimon. He was a 1933 graduate of Manitowoc's 
Lincoln High School. On Sept. 20, 1937, he was married to the former Martha Abbet 
in Menominee, Mich. She preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 1997. Joseph was a 
machinist for Manitowoc Engineering retiring in 1978. He was a member of First 
Presbyterian Church, past member of the Board of Deacons of First Presbyterian 
Church and in the past was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. 
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Roger (Helen) Shimon of Oconomowoc; 
four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister: Olive Fischer of 
Manitowoc; three brothers and five sisters-in-law: John (Cecelia) Shimon of 
Manitowoc; Irene Shimon of Two Rivers; Bernard (Grace) Shimon of Branch; Melvin 
(Delores) Shimon of Cato; Lucy Sieracki of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by one daughter: Janet 
Mae Schuler; one brother: Adolph Shimon; two brothers-in-law: James Fischer and 
Daniel Sieracki. Cremation will take place with burial of his cremated remains 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc is serving the Shimon family.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2005


KATHERINE SHIMON WORACHEK

Mrs. John Worachek, 71, who left the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Chizek at 
Branch Tuesday morning to visit her son, Frank at Chicago, died suddenly of a 
heart attack soon after she left the train in the North Western station in 
Chicago.
Mrs. Worachek had been in the best of health for years.
Mrs. Worachek, nee Katerina Froelich, was born in Cooperstown in 1872 and was 
married to Frank Shimon 52 years ago. They located on a farm at Taus. Mr. Shimon 
died 13 years ago. She was married to John Worachek, 11 years ago at Kewaunee. 
He died in 1938. She sold her property at Kewaunee in October to move to the 
John Chizek home.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Chizek of Branch, Mrs. James Tisler of 
Wayside, Mrs. Ella Fidler of Wisconsin Rapids; three sons, Matt Shimon of Melnik, 
Frank Shimon of Cicero, Ill., Stephen Shimon, of Longmost, Colo.; two brothers, 
Joseph of Cooperstown and Charles of Green Bay. 
Funeral plans are incomplete. The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 10, 1943  P. 2
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[died at Chicago, IL/age 71 yrs./wife of Frank Shimon/bur. on Frank Shimon, Jr. lot]


LOUISE SHIMON

BRANCH GIRL PASSES AWAY AT OSHKOSH 
Death which came to her at Oshkosh yesterday ended an illness of more than a 
year for Miss Louise Shimon, of Branch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Shimon. 
The body will be brought here for burial and the funeral will be held Thursday 
afternoon at 2 from the Urbanek and Wattawa chapel, Rev. Menke of the Reformed 
church officiating. Decedent was 19 years of age, having been born at Branch 
Nov. 14, 1905. Besides her parents, two brothers and a step brothers and six 
sisters and two step sisters survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 9, 1924  P.5
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[bur 12-11-1924/age 19 yrs/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur on Wenzel Shimon lot]


LUDMILLA SHIMON

Mrs. Wencel Shimon, 74, of route 1, Cato, died suddenly at the farm home Monday 
night.
Funeral services will beheld at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, Dr. S. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Ludmilla Hovalik in Bohemia in 1877 and at the age of 19 years came 
to this county. She was married to Mr.Shimon in 1901 and they located on a farm 
in Manitowoc Rapids.
Survivors are the husband; five sons, Albert of Kossuth, George and John of Cato 
and Victor and Edward of Manitowoc; seven daughters, Mrs. Jack Wilson, Mrs. Vernon 
Fuller, Mrs. Charles Christman, Mrs. Harry Wichowski and Miss Vlasta of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Luke Herman of Francis Creek and Mrs. Eugene Petska of Bolt, Wis.; sister, 
Mrs. Frank Panosh of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after Wednesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 1, 1952  P.2
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[bur. 04-03-1952/age 74 yrs./bur. on Wenzel Shimon lot]


MARTHA E. SHIMON

Martha E. Shimon, age 84, of 615 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
December 13, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 1997, at 
the Phipps Memorial Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church. Officiating will 
be Rev. William Plank with graveside services to be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 
at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born February 23, 1913, in the town of Gibson, daughter of the late 
Ferdinand and Grace Najemnik Abbet. She married Joseph Shimon on September 20, 
1937, in Menominee, Mich. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church 
having served two terms as Deacon and a member of the Lydia Circle. She was 
also a member of the Senior Citizens Reachout Committee.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Shimon, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-
in-law, Roger and Helen Shimon, Oconomowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Lucy 
and Daniel Sieracki, Manitowoc; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in 
death by her parents; one daughter, Janet Mae Schuler; one sister, Mabel Abbet.
Friends may call at the Phipps Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, from 12 
noon until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 15, 1997 P. A2


WENCEL SHIMON

Wencel Shimon, 90, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Saturday afternoon at the home farm 
in Manitowoc Rapids following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in 1864 in Bohemia and came to this country with his parents, who 
settled in Rosecrans. He married Miss Rose Valible in 1889. She died in 1899. 
In 1901 he married Miss Ludmilla Haverik. They located on the farm in the Town 
of Rapids. His wife died in 1952.
Surviving are five sons, Albert of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Victor and Edward of 
Manitowoc and John and George on the home farm; seven daughters, Mrs. John 
Wilson, Mrs. Charles Christman, Mrs. Harry Wicihowski, Mrs. Vernon Fuller and 
Miss Vlasta of Manitowoc. Mrs. Luke Herman Jr., of Francis Creek and Mrs. Eugene 
Petska of Bolt, Wis.; 11 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 14, 1955  P.13
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[d. 03-12-1955/age 90 yrs.]


JOSEPH SHIMONEK

Joseph Shimonek
39th WI Infantry, Company G
Born:
Enlisted: May 8, 1864 from Manitowoc, WI
Mustered Out: September 22, 1865
1875-76 Manitowoc (Pryor & Co.) 
City Directory: Shimek, Joseph, wood worker Tillson & Shimeck, boards Chicago 
west of 7th
Died: September 28, 1910 /buried: October 1, 1910/cause: general sepsis
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI
Gravesite: E2-83-6: "Joe. Shimmonek/Co. G./39th Wis. Inf."
"History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin", by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, 
p.580-583., part of LEWIS SHIMEK bio:
"In 1856 Joseph Shimek came to the United States from Bohemia, bringing with him 
his wife Mary and three children, Frank, Wenzl and Joseph. Locating in Manitowoc 
county, he took up wild land near Reedsville, and remained there eight years, and 
there three children were born. . . He then took his family to Port Washington and 
lived there for three years in order that his children might have the benefits to 
be derived in the schools of a larger town. The land which is now being operated 
by (son) Stephen Shimek was purchased by his father in 1867, and there he continued 
to operate until his retirement in 1883, when he moved to the city of Manitowoc 
and resided there until his death, September 28, 1910, at the age of eighty-two 
years." 


JOSEPH SHIMONEK    (d. 1871)

It becomes our painful duty to notice the death of Mr. Joseph 
Shimonek, in this city, on Tuesday night last, of consumption. 
Mr. S. came to this county when quite young, was married five 
years ago and settled in Fond du Lac, where he and his wife 
carried on a Hoopskirt Factory, and the dress making business, 
until failing health induced him to return here, where the lake 
air seemed greatly to benefit him, not sufficient however to 
restore him to health. He continued failing in spite of the best 
care by his excellent wife and his many friends, and died 
peaceably and painlessly as stated above.
He was a man of excellent habits, a good mechanic and a faithful 
loving husband. Peace be with him.
Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, November 9, 1871  pg. 4


WENZEL SHIMONEK

FRED (sic) SHIMONEK died early this morning aged 83 years. He was one of the 
early settlers of the county and was engaged in business at Francis Creek and 
other places. Mr. Shimonek was a man of superior education.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 24, 1898  P. 3
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[age 82 yrs./cause: softening of the brain]
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Wenzel Shimonek
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name Wenzel Shimonek
Gender Male
Burial Place Manitowoc, Wis.
Death Date 24 Feb 1898
Death Place Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age 82
Birth Date 19 Apr 1815
Birthplace Bohemia
Race White
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Elizabeth Kostomlatsky
Father's Birthplace Bohemia
Mother's Birthplace Bohemia
"Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch 
Wenzel Shimonek, 24 Feb 1898; citing Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc Rapids, 
Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin


PEYTON V. SHIRLEY

SHIRLEY-Peyton V. Shirley, beloved husband of Regina, loving father of Thomas P. 
Shirley of Salt Lake City, Utah; fond brother of Harold Shirley and Mrs. Virginia 
Reis of Philadelphia, Pa. Funeral services in chapel, 4717 Broadway, Monday, 
Feb. 15, at 2:30 p.m., under auspices of Edgewater lodge, No. 901, A.W. & A.M. 
Interment Graceland cemetery. Please omit flowers.
Chicago Daily Tribune, February 14, 1932
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[cremains/removed from Chicago, IL Graceland cemetery/bur. on Ole Benson lot]


EDITH V. (CLARK) SHOBLASKA

Mrs. Edith Clark Shoblaska, 90, of 828 North 8th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning, Feb. 12, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul United Methodist Church. The 
Rev. Glen J. Siferd will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Shoblaska was born August 12, 1893, at Brillion, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Job and Eliza Andrews Clark. She moved to Manitowoc as a child and was 
educated in Manitowoc. She graduated from old Washington High School in 1912. Mrs. 
Shoblaska attended Northwestern University at Evanston, Ill., graduating in 1915. 
From 1915 to 1917 she joined the Red Path Chatauqua, a theatrical lyceum touring 
group. She married Frank H. Shoblaska on January 25, 1928, at Oklahoma City, 
Oklahoma. He preceded her in death August 23, 1936. Mrs. Shoblaska is remembered 
for her lifelong contribution to the church and dramatic talent of the church and 
the community. She was a charter member and first president of the Church Women 
United. She was spirtual life secretary of the United Methodist Women for many 
years. She was also church lay member to the Wisconsin Conference for the United 
Methodist Church, former choir services and memorial director for St. Paul United 
Methodist Church, Manitowoc. She was an alumni of Northwestern University and a 
member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Clark and Rita Shoblaska of Two 
Rivers; a daughter and a son-in-law, Cynthia and Norman Fesing of Chilton, Wis.; 
five grandchildren, Jennifer McWilliams, Jessica Olson, Jeffrey Kotche, Shane 
Shoblaska and Shana Shoblaska; a great grandaughter, Nissa McWilliams, nices (sic), 
nephews and other cousins also survived. She was preceded in death by a sister, 
Lillian Fishbeck, and four brothers, Thomas Clark, Dr. William Clark, George Clark 
and Dale Clark.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
9th Street Chapel, from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening, until 11 a.m. 
on Tuesday, and at the church from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. A memorial 
has been established in her name.
Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 1984 P. 3
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[widow of Frank Shoblaska/bur. on Mrs. Arthur Fishbeck lot]


FRANK SHOBLASKA

Frank Shoblaska Killed in Plane Crash Sunday 
Local Airport Manager Plunges To Instant Death At Livingston, Wis., 
When Plane Hits Air Pocket While Stunting 
Frank Shoblaska, 38, manager of the municipal airport in this city and a flier 
of 12 years experience, was instantly killed Sunday afternoon when a plane in 
which he was performing for an air show at Livingston, Grant county, Wis., 
crashed from a height of 500 feet. 
More than 1,000 Witness Crash 
More than 1,000 farm folks and townspeople witnessed the tragedy which occurred 
midway in a program of stunt flying being put on by Mr. Shoblaska and other 
aviators. The balance of the afternoon’s program was immediately cancelled.
Shoblaska and Herman Salmon, Detroit parachute jumper and assistant manager of 
the Manitowoc airport, left Manitowoc Saturday noon for Livingston. They flew two 
small Waco straight winged monoplanes from here. Later they went to Madison and 
flew the large tri-motored transport ship, which had been in use there, to 
Livingston.
Killed Instantly
Shoblaska took his ship up to perform for the several hundred persons attending 
the air show, shortly after 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon. He was flying upside 
down after completing several hoops and barrel rolls when his ship was seen to 
falter, go out of control and nose earthward. 
The plane plummeted to the ground on the Fred Davis farm, a quarter of a mile west 
of the airport. Hundreds rushed across the field to the wrecked plane. 
Lincoln Thomas, manager of the airport at Livingston, who had been flying with the 
Manitowoc aviator earlier Sunday, said it appeared to him that Shoblaska flew into 
an air pocket, then ___ __ plan out of control. He said lack of altitude prevented 
Shoblaska from righting the ship in time to save himself. The wreckage did not catch 
fire. Shoblaska is believed to have cut his switches before the plan struck the 
ground.
Took Passengers Up 
Between stunts Shoblaska and Thomas spent most of the day taking up passengers for 
short flights. 
A resident of Manitowoc since 1920 Shoblaska came here from Antigo where his parents 
reside. He engaged in the automobile business before taking up flying three years 
later. He was a World war veteran and saw service in France. At that time he sought 
to enlist in the aviation corps but was rejected because of his youth.
Soon after taking up flying Mr. Shoblaska earned sufficient hours in the air to 
secure a pilot’s license. He established a hangar and flying 
(continued on page 9)  FRANK SHOBLASKA KILLED IN CRASH  (Continued from page 1) 
field northwest of the city and became a commercial pilot. 
When Manitowoc purchased the municipal airport on Menasha avenue and erected a 
modern hangar, Mr. Shoblaska was made manager. 
Widow Survives 
Shoblaska was instrumental in bringing numerous air meets to the city and also 
contacted army flying officials to visit Manitowoc on their cross-country flights. 
He was largely responsible for the visit to Manitowoc this summer, of the 61st 
coast artillery (AA), from Fort Sheridan, Ill. The unit, comprising nearly 500 men, 
encamped, for three weeks at the municipal airport. 
In 1928 Mr. Shoblaska married Miss Edith Clark of this city.
Survivors are his widow; a son, Clark, 2; a daughter, Cynthia, 4; parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Julius Shoblaska, Antigo; three brothers, Harry and George, city, Gordon, 
Antigo; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Guenthner, Mrs. William Brandt, Mrs. Alfred Keen, 
all of Antigo.
The body of Mr. Shoblaska reached Manitowoc from Livingston, shortly before noon 
today. It was flown here in a three-motored transport plane with two planes acting 
as escort. 
Mr. Shoblaska was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed. It is expected services will be held 
here on Wednesday. The body is at the Frazier mortuary. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 24, 1936  pp. 1, 9 
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MASONIC RITES FOR SHOBLASKA
Aviator To Be Buried Thursday From Masonic Temple
Masonic funeral rites will be accorded Frank Shoblaska, municipal airport 
manager and veteran flyer, who was instantly killed when his plane dove 
into a field from a height of 500 feet at Livingston, Wis., Sunday.
The services will be  held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Masonic Temple. The 
Rev. Victor Nearhoof of the St. Paul's M.E. church will officiate. Pall 
bearers will be Foster Nels, Earl O. Vits, C.C. McDermand, Walter Gerbinsky, 
Arthur Barrie, and Walter Fritsch.
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 25, 1936 P.2
********
[bur. 08-27-1936/age 38 yrs/died at Mifflin, WI/cause: accidental-plane 
crash/bur. on Mrs. Arthur Fishbeck lot. He died 8/23/1936 in the township 
of Mifflin, Iowa County, WI.]


JEAN (WEINA) SHOEMAKER

Jean C. Shoemaker, 38, of 422 N. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Saturday, November 7, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 1 pm Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Arno 
Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born Jean Weina on April 25, 1949 at Manitowoc. She was a member of 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, and presently employed 
at Holiday House, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her mother, Gladys Weina of Manitowoc; a son, William Shoemaker 
of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Bonnie Weina and Jane Weina of Manitowoc. Friends 
may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday and from 9 am Monday to 
the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Nov. 8, 1987 page 12


MARGUERITE SHOGRAN

A child of Charles Shugren (sic) of this city died on Friday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 18, 1888 P. 3
********
[age 1 yr./cause: teething]


MARGARET D. SHOOK

Mrs. Margaret Shook, 69, of 1809 Franklin St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, of which her son, D. Philip, is vicar. The Rev. 
N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Shook was born Jan. 19, 1900, at Lima, Ohio, daughter of the late Philip 
and Mary Mac Neil Yant.
Besides the son she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Parker of Fremont, 
Calif., and Mrs. Raymond Richards of Coldwater, Mich., and niece and nephews.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 
p.m. Wednesday until Thursday noon and then at the church until time of 
services.
Memorials may be made to the Wisconsin Synod missionary fund. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 21, 1969  P.7 
*******
[d. 01-21-1969/age 69 yrs.]


GUSTINA SHORF

Mrs. Waclav Schorf(sic) here died last week of consumption. The deceased, 
whowas born 27 years ago in Bohemia, came to Manitowoc as a child. She is 
survived by her husband and one child. The funeral was held Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1907 


JOHN H. SHORT

John Hervey (sic) Short, 86, formerly of 528 N. Fourth St., making his residence 
recently at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died at 6 p.m. Thursday at the home after 
a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Short was born Jan. 5, 1875, at Danlap, Ill., son of the late Donny and Nancy 
Harvey Short. He was educated at local public schools and then went to Chicago as 
a young man, where he was employed by the Northern Grain Elevator Co. In 1905, he 
came to Manitowoc where he was associated with the company’s local office.
The business was sold out in 1908 but he remained with the company until 1912. 
From that time until his retirement in 1950 he was employed as a bookkeeper for 
the Northern Elevator Co. of Manitowoc.
He married Nan Mirium Bruce Oct. 3, 1908, at Sacred Heart Church, Manitowoc. He 
was a member of the Elks Club of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a son, John, of Madison; a sister, Mrs. Mary Aldrich 
of Dunlap, Ill., and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Friday 
until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 17, 1961  P.13
*******
[d. 02-16-1961/age 85 yrs.]
*******
MRS. NAN MARTIN & JOHN SHORT WEDDED AT SACRED HEART RECTORY AT 11 THIS MORNING
At the Sacred Heart Rectory at 11 o'clock this morning, Mrs. Nan Martin, Green 
Bay, who for the past five years has been a member of the faculty of the 
Manitowoc high school and John H. Short, secretary of the Northern Elevator 
Company, were united in marriage, Rev. Father O'Leary officiating.
The couple was unattended. Only relatives and immediate friends were present. 
Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mrs. Emma 
Munger, North Sixth Street. The rooms were prettily decorated in pink and white.
The bride has made many friends since her residence in Manitowoc County, coming 
here from Green Bay to??, the domestic science course at the high school. The 
groom, formerly living at Peoria, Ill., but for the last ? Years, has been 
located here, being secretary of the Northern Elevator Company here since 1909. 
Mr. and Mrs. Short left on the ? O'clock train this noon for a ? trip to 
Milwaukee, Chicago and ? , Illinois. They will be at home after ? At 316 North 
Sixth Street.
Manitowoc Herald News, Oct. 3, 1918


NAN SHORT

Mrs. John Short, formerly of 528 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning 
at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services are tentatively set for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Claude LeClair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
She was born Nan Bruce and was married to John Short Oct. 3, 1918, at Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death in 1961.
Among survivors is a son John of Madison and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral  home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 3, 1962  P. 9 
********
[d. 02-03-1962/age 80 yrs./widow of John H. Short]
********
MRS. NAN MARTIN & JOHN SHORT WEDDED AT SACRED HEART RECTORY AT 11 THIS MORNING
At the Sacred Heart Rectory at 11 o'clock this morning, Mrs. Nan Martin, Green 
Bay, who for the past five years has been a member of the faculty of the 
Manitowoc high school and John H. Short, secretary of the Northern Elevator 
Company, were united in marriage, Rev. Father O'Leary officiating.
The couple was unattended. Only relatives and immediate friends were present. 
Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mrs. Emma 
Munger, North Sixth Street. The rooms were prettily decorated in pink and white.
The bride has made many friends since her residence in Manitowoc County, coming 
here from Green Bay to??, the domestic science course at the high school. The 
groom, formerly living at Peoria, Ill., but for the last ? Years, has been 
located here, being secretary of the Northern Elevator Company here since 1909. 
Mr. and Mrs. Short left on the ? O'clock train this noon for a ? trip to 
Milwaukee, Chicago and ? , Illinois. They will be at home after ? At 316 North 
Sixth Street.
Manitowoc Herald News, Oct. 3, 1918


ALONZO SHOVE

Died, on Friday, March 9th 1883, at his home in Manitowoc, Alonzo Shove, 
at the age of eighty years.
Alonzo Shove was born at Cooperstown N. Y., June 16th 1803. He removed to 
Danbury Ct. at an early age and was reared there. In 1826 he was married 
to Melora Glover. Seven children were the fruit of this union. She died 
July 4th 1848. In 1828 he removed to Onondago, Hill Co. N.Y.  He married 
his second wife Miss Roxcena Lawrence at Orwell, Vt. Sept. 23, 1849. Four 
children blessed this second marriage. He came to Manitowoc in the spring 
of 1850, and brought his aged mother with him for whom he tenderly cared 
till her death in Sept. 5, 1866.
Mr. Shove was one of our best known citizens, and reared a family, whose 
prosperity and kindness were the joy of his old age. For some years past 
he had retired from active work, and had been in failing health. A week 
ago Sunday, he was confined to his bed, and expired suddenly and without 
pain on Friday morning. The funeral occurred on Sunday, and a large number 
of sympathizing friends accompanied the relatives as they brought all that 
was mortal of Alonzo Shove to his last resting place.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 15, 1883
*******
From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1883:
An old settler, Mr. Shove, known as "Droyman" died. He was buried on Sun.
*******
(Note: He is listed as a drayman on the 1860 census.)


CHILD OF NIEL SHOVE

DIED.
SHOVE-On Tuesday, June 1st, 1875, of brain fever, after an illness of over 
fourteen months, Don. Malcolm, only surviving child of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. 
Shove.
The sufferings of the little one have at last ended, and the eyes have closed 
in that long peaceful sleep that knows no waking. The little garments have 
been folded up and laid away, and the empty crib is but a reminder of the beauty 
that once laid there. Although the parents must deeply mourn their loss, yet the 
grief must be accompanied by a feeling of relief that at last his sufferings are 
ended, and he is now enjoying the pleasures in store for God's innocent ones.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 3, 1875  P. 3
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DIED. SHOVE-Died, in this city, at half past 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, 
Don Malcom Shove, aged 2 years, 3 months and 8 days, only child of Mr. and Mrs. 
C.B. Shove.
It is with more than usual sorrow that we express our feelings as the notice of 
the death of little Don is handed us. Although his life was scarce numbered by 
years, it has been of untold pain and suffering, more fitted, if such could be, 
for rest in the loving arms of the Blessed Redeemer. To its bereaved parents we 
offer our heartfelt consolation, yet with them, feeling, that for such as their 
beloved one, is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Manitowoc Tribune, June 3, 1875  P. 3
********
(Note: There is a C.B. Shove and a Don Shove, both adults, but no Niel Shove. It 
appears the newspaper got the names confused as did the sexton.)
[BURIAL REGISTER SAYS BURIED THE CHILD OF MR NEEL SHOVE]


ELLEN BARTER SHOVE

Mrs. Ellen Barter Shove, 3116 Clinton Avenue, died Friday at the residence. 
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. J.A. Duffalo, Mrs. Fred S. Smith and 
Helen B. Shove; one son, T.C. Shove, and three grandsons.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Lakewood chapel. 
Burial will be at Manitowoc, Wis.
The Minneapolis Star, Minneapolis, MN Saturday, February 20, 1937 pg. 2
*****
Ellen Eliza Barter
Birth • England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Name	Ellen Eliza Barter
Gender	Female
Baptism Date	23 Apr 1848
Baptism Place	Binegar, Somerset, England
Father	William Barter
Mother	Hester
FHL Film Number	1526166
"England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
*****
Ellen Eliza Barter
Baptism • Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914
Name	Ellen Eliza Barter
Baptism Date	23 Apr 1848
Baptism Place	Binegar, Somerset, England
Parish as it Appears	Binegar
Father	William Barter
Mother	Hester Barter
"Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914"
*****
Ellen E. Barter
Marriage • Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index, 1871-1920
Name	Ellen E. Barter
Age	34
Gender	Female
Birth Year	1848
Birth Place	Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Marriage Type	Marriage
Marriage Date	29 Mar 1882
Marriage Place	Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name	Theodore C. Shove
Spouse Age	50
Spouse Gender	Male
Spouse Birth Place	Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
FHL Film Number	1030123
"Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index, 1871-1920"
*****
Ellen Barter Shove
Vital • Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
Name	Ellen Barter Shove
Record Type	Death
Death Date	19 Feb 1937
Death Place	Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Death Registration Date	1937
Certificate Number	019152
Record Number	749818
"Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002"
*****
[d. 02-23-1937, Minneapolis, MN/age 83 yrs./
cause: intrcapsular fracture of right hip/cremains/bur. on T.C. Shove lot] 


FRANK B. SHOVE

From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty-Six Years ago (1869)
Died at the residence of Wm. F. Snyder, Esq., in Manitowoc, on the 19th day of 
September, 1869, Frank B., infant son of Don A. and Louisa Shove, aged 1 year 
and 3 days. Again has the angel of death laid his icy hand upon a child's heart, 
taking from a kind father the last of his little family. Not one year ago, we 
recorded the death of Mrs. Shove and now we know that the little sufferer is 
free from pain in the arms of his Guardian Angel mother.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 24, 1925
********
[Baby Shove/burial register has buried the child of Mr. D. Shove, $1.25]


HELEN B. SHOVE

Services for Helen B. Shove, 81, 3116 Clinton Av., who died Tuesday, will be at 
3 p.m. Thursday in Billman Mortuary, 2121 Nicollet Av., with burial in 
Monitiwoc (sic), Wis.
Miss Shove was a principal of several grade schools in Minneapolis. She retired 
in 1975.
Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Hester Duffalo, Minneapolis.
Memorials to donor's favorite charge are preferred.
Minneapolis Star, January 24, 1968  P. 13B
********
[d. 01-23-1968/age unknown/cremains/bur. on T.C. Shove lot/marker south of 
monument/not where cremains are buried/d. at Hennepin Mn]
(29 Dec 1886/Jan 1968/SSDI)


HENRY A. SHOVE

Henry A. Shove died at Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald, 11 Dec 1862
********
DIED
In this village, on the 9th inst., after a lingering and painful illness, which 
he bore with unexampled fortitude, Mr. Henry A. Shove, aged 34 years.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 12, 1862 


LETITIA SHOVE

DEATH OF MRS. T.C. SHOVE
Mrs. Shove, the wife of T.C. Shove, the banker, died on Wednesday night at 
11:20, through a complication of diseases.  For the last year she has been 
in failing health and although everything was done for her that affection
could suggest, death proved stronger than tender care.
Mrs. Shove's maiden name was S. Letitia Wright.  She was born in Herkimer
county, N.Y., March 20th 1833, and was almost 47 years of age at the time 
of her death. She came to Wisconsin in 1855 and was married to Mr. T.C. 
Shove October 11th of the same year. The result of this marriage was a 
family of six children, four of whom died while young. The surviving 
children are Miss Carrie Shove and Mrs. Frank Jones.
At the time of her marriage, her husband was a young man with no fortune but 
a brave heart. He found in his young wife a help meet in more senses then one.
Not only in domestic matters did she give wise counsel, but in business matters
for which women are deemed to have but little aptitude. When misfortune was
impending she gave encouragement. Neither fears of poverty nor wealth realized
could affect the woman who lived for her family. She was idolized by her 
husband and he was repaid by a love as affluent as his own. Mr. Shove's domestic 
life was so happy that his sense of loss is now overwhelming. The slow work of
disease made him and his family believe that when the blow came which was
inevitable, the long days of apprehension would in a measure prepare them for 
it.
But sorrow is not lightened by being expected. The fond mother and the loving
wife leaves a vacuum which philosophy cannot fill, a sorrow which time can soften 
but not heal. The sympathy of friends is a balm at such times and Mr. Shove and 
family have the sympathy of all who know them. The funeral takes place Sunday 
forenoon at 10:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 16, 1880
********
Mrs. T.C. Shove was buried on Sunday. The funeral was attended by a large
number of people.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 23, 1880
********
From Der Nord Westen, 23 Dec. 1880:
Death of the wife (she is not named) of T.E. Shove, last week, at age 47.
***********
S. Letitia/d. 15 Dec. 1880/age 41 yrs./from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc


LEVANTIA WRIGHT SHOVE

MOTHER OF MRS. HAMILTON PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Shove, Resident Here in Early Days, Is Dead, Aged 95
Mrs. Lavantia(sic) G. Shove, widow of Henry A. Shove, died at Wauwatosa 
yesterday and the body will be brought here Saturday afternoon over the 
Chicago & North Western at 3:55. The funeral will be held from the depot 
and burial will be at Evergreen, the Rev. Hawkes of Two Rivers officiating 
at the services.
Mrs. Shove, who was Miss Lavantia Wright before her marriage, was born at 
Wifi??t, Herkimer county, New York, February 23, 1830, and would have been 
ninety-five at her next birthday. The family came west and in 1852 she was 
teacher in the public school at Two Rivers. In 1854 she was married to Henry A. 
Shove of this city and the family took up their home here. After the death of 
her husband in 1862, she taught a private school in this city and later taught 
in he (sic) South Side public school when it was located in what was later known 
as the Dusold building. In 1871 she removed to Appleton and for a time taught 
school in that city.
Surviving Mrs. Shove are three sons, Henry and Mortimer G., both of Marshalltown, 
Ia.; B.W. Shove, of Ironwood, Mich., and one daughter, Mrs. J.E. Hamilton, of Two 
Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 20, 1925 P. 5


LOUISE SHOVE

DIED:
About the hour of 5 o'clock on the afternoon of Sunday the 17th inst., of 
consumption Mary Louise, wife of Don A. Shove, aged 20 years, 7 months and 
one day.
The deceased was well known to the residents of Manitowoc. We remember her 
well when but a school girl; with a light heart and a merry voice she was 
the gayest of the gay. Later, we see her the wife of a man every way worthy 
of her love happy in the anticipation of a long and useful life. Time passes 
on a baby boy is given to them, but as is often the case the mother's life 
is all given to her offspring. Weeks pass by the invalid improves and hope 
begins to find a place in the anxious hearts about her, but 'tis all in vain! 
Gradually she nears that burro(sic) from which no traveler returns, but she 
has no fear; they tell her she must die but she shudders not. Her peace is 
made with God and when he calls for her she is ready to leave all that is dear 
on earth to try the realities of another world. Through all her long illness 
no word of complaint is heard to fall from her lips; she suffers but she knows 
that all human skill is of no avail and awaits her departure with a calm heroic 
fortitude which wins the heart of all who witness it. To those who die thus 
Death is but the portal to a brighter and better existence.
Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, January 21, 1869  pg. 4
*********
From the Files of the Pilot - 50 Years Ago - (1869)
Died of consumption at Manitowoc on the 17th inst., Mary Louise Shove(sic), wife 
of Don A. Shove, Esq., aged 20 years and 7 months. Mrs. Shove was born in the 
town of Genoa, Cayuga County, New York, on the 16th day of June, 1848 and died 
January 17th, 1869 but moved here with her father's family about twelve years ago. 
She was the oldest daughter of Geo. N. Wooden Esq., later District Attorney and 
was held in universal esteem by all who knew her as a kind-hearted, thoughtful 
and worthy young woman, remarkable for her devotion to her husband, her father 
and her remaining brother and sister. In September, 1866 she was married to Don A. 
Shove Esq., one of our most respected citizens (to whom she bore a son four months 
ago) who during her protracted illness scarce left her side day or night and on 
whose wan and haggard contenance the lines of deep sorrow and anguish are legibly 
written. The funeral services were held at the Episcopal Church, Rev. M. Dooley 
officiating. There was a large concourse of people and the services were profoundly 
solemn. The deceased rests in the village burying ground awaiting the great day of 
resurrection.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 23, 1919


LUCY SHOVE

DIED:
In this village on the morning of the 6th inst., Mrs. Lucy Shove, 
aged 80 years, mother of A. Shove.
Manitowoc Pilot  Friday, September 8, 1865  pg. 4
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[bur. 09-08-1865]


T.C. OR F.C. SHOVE    (d. 1883)

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Shove died on Saturday p.m.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, July 12, 1883
********
(Note: There is a Th. Shove Jr. who d. Jan. 7, 1883/
   co. death index v.2 p.100
The state microfich deaths also have the Jan. date)
********
State Microfiche Birth Index Pre-1907
Name: F.C. Shove
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1883
County:  Manitowoc
Reel: 0116
Record: 002887
*******
Wisconsin Births and Christenings Index 1826-1908
Name: T.C. Shove
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1883
Birth Place: Manitowoc, Manitowoc, WI
Gender: Male
Race: White
Father's Name: T.C. Shove


THEO. SHOVE    (d. 1866)

DIED.
Theodore Churchill, infant son of T.C. and S.L. Shove, February 20th, 1866, aged 7 
months and 13 days. 
Manitowoc Pilot, February 23, 1866  P. 4
********
Theodore Churchill/b. 7 July 1865/d. 22 Feb. 1866/from St. James Episc. ch. record)


THEODORE SHOVE    (d. 1859)

From the Manitowoc Herald, 04 Aug 1859:
Theodore Shove died, son of Theo. C. and S. Letitia Shove.
********
DIED.
In this village, on the 30th ult., Theodore, infant son of T.C. 
and S.L. Shove, aged five months and twenty-seven days.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, August 5, 1859 P.3
********
(Meador(sic) Shove/d. 30 July 1859/age 5 mo. 27 da./from record of St. 
James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


THEODORE CHURCHILL SHOVE    (d. 1905)

According to a telegram received here, Mr. T.C. Shove died Mon. 
morning in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from a heart attack. He was 
a former local resident. Mr. Shove, who was born 03 June 1831 
in Onondago, New York, came to Manitowoc with his family in 1850 
and lived here until 1892. Following the appropriate studies he 
became an attorney but quickly turned to banking, starting with 
the Wollmer Bank. In 1858 he established his own bank which he 
operated until 12 Apr. 1892 when it went bankrupt. He then went 
to Minneapolis where he established an insurance business. He 
became ill about a year ago with heart trouble, an illness which 
worsened a few weeks ago. His death was still unanticipated by 
his family. He leaves his widow, a son and 5 daughters. His body 
was brought here and buried Wed. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1905
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The body of the late T.C. Shove was brought here from Neenah this afternoon
and taken at once to Evergreen for burial. The family accompanied the remains.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 1, 1905  p.2
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Mrs. T.C. Shove and daughter Miss Helen and son, Churchill, of Minneapolis and
Mrs. Brocherdt, of Chicago, accompanied the remains of the late T.C. Shove 
here from Minneapolis for burial Wednesday. Miss Shove and brother returned to
Minneapolis in the evening but Mrs. Shove and Mrs. Brochert will remain in the
city for a few days.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 2, 1905  p.1
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Banker T.C. Shove is Dead
T.C. Shove, formerly of Manitowoc, now of Minneapolis, died suddenly last Sunday 
of heart failure. Decedent was president of the Shove Bank at Manitowoc which went 
under in 1892, as a result of the destruction by fire of the Manitowoc Manufacturing 
company in which a great proportion of the bank's funds were invested. Other 
prominent Manitowoc concerns were heavily involved in the failure, to say nothing 
of hundred's of poor people whose savings were lost in it. After serving a light 
sentence in jail in Oshkosh, as a result of the failure, he removed to Minneapolis 
where he has since resided. Mrs. Jones of Manitowoc, who frequently visits our city 
is a daughter of Mr. Shove. The body was brought to Manitowoc for burial on 
Wednesday.
Brillion News, Fri., Nov. 3, 1905
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[bur.11-01-1905/cause: heart failure]
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(Theodore Churchill Shove/d. 30 Oct. 1905/age 74 yrs./res. Minneapolis, Minn./
from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
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SHOVE-BARTER.
Married, Wednesday, March 29, 1882, at the residence of J.H. Skeele, Esq., Chicago, 
by the Rev. Fish, of Harvard, Ill., Mr. T.C. Shove, of Manitowoc, to Miss Ellen E. 
Barter, of Chicago, Ill.
The above notice will explain the fact that cigars were free at Shove's bank last 
Saturday, the newly married and happy couple having arrived the previous evening. 
The part of the first part is so well known in this city that he needs no 
introduction, and it is scarcely necessary to state that the well wishes of the 
entire community will attend his future course of life. The lady of his choice is 
comparatively a stranger to most of our citizens, but the very fact that she is the 
choice of our estimable fellow citizen, will guarantee her a cordial and hearty 
welcome from all.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, April 4, 1882 P. 1
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The Evening Wisconsin gives a rather lengthy account of a suit being tried 
before Judge Austin in which T.C. Shove is plaintiff and the Northwestern Co. 
and Mrs. D.A. Shove are defendants. The suit has grown out of an agreement 
on the part of the brothers to contribute equal shares toward the support of 
the family of a brother who had lost his life in the civil war. T.C. by 
reason of his better financial circumstances bore the burden but had an 
insurance policy as security for notes. The suit is now on the policy.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 12, 1891 P. 3
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From the files of the Pilot - Fifty Years Ago - (1873) 
A bear weighing 200 pounds was shot on the farm of Mr. T. C. Shove at the Rapids, 
on Thursday afternoon about sundown. His bearship caused considerable consternation 
in the burg and was supposed to be in search of bee hives on Mr. Shove's farm. Mr. 
Hinsey, Frelich and others from the Rapids helped to tree the bear from which he 
was brought down by a shot from Mr. Shove under the forearm with a pistol. When 
killed, eight ball holes were found in his body, besides numerous bird shot in his 
hide.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 4, 1923


AGNES SHUBER

Agnes A. Shuber age 91, of 1315 Ahrens Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, August 16, 
2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Agnes was born November 1, 1921 in Demark (sic), WI daughter of the late William 
and Elizabeth (Opichka) Pelishek. On May 29, 1950 she married Robert J. Shuber at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church. He preceded her in deat on July 4, 1974. Agnes was 
the Cafeteria Manager at Roncalli High School for 32 years until her retirement. 
She was a member of St. Francis of Asisi Parish, Daughters of Isabella, Alter 
Society, and Christian Women, VFW Auxiliary of Denmark, American Food Service 
Association, and Wisconsin Bell Telephone Pioneers. Agnes was honored by the 
Christian Brothers as a recipient of the Lasallian Award for dedicated lifetime 
service. She was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); and six great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held Monday at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers 
memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 125 Saint Claude Street, 
Denmark, WI 54208-9184. Online condolences may be expressed at 
www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


BLANCHE SHUBER

Mrs. John Shuber, 81, of 1111 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Shuber, nee Blanche Kohout, was born May 8, 1889, at Greenstreet, 
Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kafka Kohout. She was 
married to John Shuber Nov. 25, 1914, at Greenstreet, and the couple 
resided at Maribel. Her husband preceded her in death in 1958 and she 
came to Manitowoc to reside in 1963.
Survivors include three sons, John V. of Blue Island, Ill., and Robert J. 
and LeRoy of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Dorothy) Krause, of 
Green Bay and three grandchildren. A daughter, Rose Ann, and a brother 
and sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home (Ninth Street entrance) after 3 p.m. 
Friday where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thurs. 26 Nov 1970
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Notes from Cooperstown
Mr. John Shuber and Miss Blanche Kohout of Greenstreet were married last Wednesday 
at the Catholic Church, Father Brown officiating. The groom has been on the mail 
route for many years and is a prosperous man and respected by all who know him. 
The bride is the daughter of Mr. Joe Kohout of Greenstreet and is well known and 
highly esteemed here. The couple will make their home at Maribel, where the groom 
has a fine new residence.
Manitowoc Pilot, Dec. 4, 1914


EMMA SHUBER

Mrs. Joseph Schuber (sic), Passes Away At Her Home Here This Noon 
Mrs. Joseph Schuber, aged 41 years, passed away this noon, at the family home, 
635 North Tenth street after only a few days illness. The maiden name of the 
deceased was Emma Holay, and she was born in Manitowoc county. She was married 
23 years ago to Joseph Schuber who survives her, together with one daughter, 
Florence, two sisters, Mrs. L. C. Warm of Sheboygan Falls and Mrs. R. V. Kronforst 
of Kansas City, Mo., and her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Helay of Maribel.
While funeral arrangements have not been completed services will probably be held 
on Thursday morning from the Sacred Heart church.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 18, 1928  P. 1
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Mrs. Joseph Schuber, aged 41 years, died Tuesday forenoon at the hospital where 
she was taken Tuesday morning from her home, corner 10th and St. Claire Street. 
Mrs. Schuber's sickness was of but brief duration. Seemingly with us today, 
active in life's round of duty, but gone tomorrow.
The deceased was born in Cooperstown. She was married 23 years ago to Joseph 
Schuber who with one daughter, Florence survives her. She is also survived by 
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holay of Maribel and two sisters, Mrs. L.C. 
Warm of Sheboygan Falls and Mrs. R.V. Kronforst of Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Schuber was a woman of an affectionate disposition  and sympathy, a kind 
neighbor, a devoted wife and mother and a true friend. Seldom has it been our 
city to record so sudden a unexpected death. A dark gloom spread over the 
community in which she lived when it was learned that Mrs. Schuber was dead. 
The funeral was held this morning from Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Luby officiating. 
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 20, 1928
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[bur. 12-20-1928/age 41 yrs/cause: heart disease/bur on Joseph Shuber lot]


JOHN SHUBER    (d. 1958)

John Shuber, 75 (photo), retired rural mail carrier of Maribel, died unexpectedly 
Saturday at his home following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
the Rev. Francis Wende officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Shuber was born Nov. 12..(line underinked)..of the late Mr. and Joseph Shuber. 
He married the former Blanche Kohout Nov. 25, 1914, and they settled in Maribel 
where they resided since. In 1907 Mr. Shuber was appointed mail carrier serving a 
Maribel rural route and he held the job for 44 years until he retired in January, 
1952. During his career as mailman he traveled a total of 600,000 miles, about an 
eighth of that by horse and buggy. He progressed from horse travel to motorcycle, 
snowmobile and automobile. He was a member of the CABJ Lodge 114 of Rosecrans.
Surviving are his wife, daughter, Mrs. Raymond Krause of Green Bay; three sons, 
John Blue Island, Ill., Robert of Manitowoc and LeRoy of Milwaukee; brother George 
of Geneva, Neb.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Kahista of Kaukauna and Mrs. Joseph 
Siebold of Milwaukee; and three grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Rose Ann Vanderlouis, 
preceded him in death in 1949.
Friends may call at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1958  P.15
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[d. 03-15-1958/age 75 yrs.]
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Notes from Cooperstown
Mr. John Shuber and Miss Blanche Kohout of Greenstreet were married last Wednesday 
at the Catholic Church, Father Brown officiating. The groom has been on the mail 
route for many years and is a prosperous man and respected by all who know him. 
The bride is the daughter of Mr. Joe Kohout of Greenstreet and is well known and 
highly esteemed here. The couple will make their home at Maribel, where the groom 
has a fine new residence.
Manitowoc Pilot, Dec. 4, 1914
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SHUBER FACES SECOND CHARGE IN COURT HERE
John Shuber, rural mail carrier who resides at Greenstreet, a village in the 
northern section of the county, faces a second charge of abusive and obscene 
language, growing out of a dispute over the building of a new church. Some 
weeks ago Joseph Watruba had Shuber arrested on the same sort of complaint. 
A jury trial was demanded and Shuber was found guilty. A fine of $100 and 
costs was imposed and first reports had it that the defendant would appeal, 
but he later decided to pay up. In the present action the complainant, is 
the second person mentioned in the first complaint.
Shuber appeared in court this morning and was represented by Attorney A.D. 
Strouf. A jury trial was asked after a plea of not guilty was entered, and 
the case was set for trial on Tuesday, April 25. Bail was fixed at $200 and 
furnished.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 15, 1922 P.1


JOSEPH SHUBER SR.    (d. 1930)

FUNERAL OF JOS. SHUBER, SR. TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY 
Funeral services for Joseph Shuber, Sr., 71, who passed away yesterday at the 
Holy Family hospital from injuries he received in an accident some time ago 
will be held Friday morning from the home, 1809 Michigan avenue.
The deceased was born in the town of Franklin January 9, 1859 and was engaged 
in the general merchandise business at Green street from 1894 until come to 
this city in 1909. 
He is survived by five children and sixteen grandchildren. His wife preceded 
him in death three years ago. Burial will take place at Evergreen cemetery. The 
body may be viewed at the Wattawa and Urbanek chapel this evening and will be 
taken home at three o’clock on Thursday.
The surviving children are Mrs. Anna Siebold, Wausau; Mrs. Mary Kalista, Kaukauna; 
John of Maribel; Joseph Jr., this city, and George of Lynch, Nebraska.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 1, 1930  P.5
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[bur. 10-3-1930/age 71 yrs/cause: auto accident]


JOSEPH P. SHUBER    (d. 1944)

Joseph P. Shuber Is Electrocuted While At Work
Joseph P. Shuber, 60, of 635 North 10th street, chief engineer at the Wisconsin 
Public Service Corporation power plant at 105 Revere Drive, was electrocuted at 
the plant late Tuesday afternoon.
Shuber came in contact with a reactor carrying 4,000 volts while working from a 
five-foot stepladder on the main floor of the plant about 3:35 p.m., according 
to the report made by police officers who rushed to the scene with the ambulance.
Artificial respiration was applied for over an hour and a half by employes at the 
plant, with Traffic Officer George Tulach and Ben Muchowski assisting. Three 
doctors were also present attempting to save Shuber’s life. Coroner Theodore 
Teitgen, who arrived later, pronounced the chief engineer dead at 5:10 p.m. 
In their report of the accident, Sergeant Tulach and Office Muchowski stated that 
Elmer Fromming, 1109 South 14th street, was the operator at the time and that he 
told them Shuber landed on his head on the concrete floor after the charge passed 
through his body. Shuber fell near the door between the switchboard room and the 
tur___ room, Froemming told the officers. The left hand which came in contact with 
the reactor was considerably burned. 
Fuenral Friday 
Mr. Shuber had been in the employ of the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation since 
coming to this city 25 years ago from a farm in the town of Cooperstown. He was 
president of the Manitowoc Trap Shooting Club and an active member of the Manitowoc 
County Fish and Game Protective Association and the ACBJ lodge. 
Funeral services will be held Friday morning, at 8:30 o’clock from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at nine o’clock from Sacred Heart Catholic 
church with the Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Shuber was born in the town of Franklin on June 29, 1883. He married Miss Emma 
Hollay June 13, 1905. For some years the couple farmed in the town of Cooperstown 
and in 1918 came to this city. His wife died 15 years ago.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Dan Rathsack of Ludington, Michigan; three brothers, 
John of Maribel, George of Geneva, Nebraska, and Charles of Green Bay; two sisters, 
Mrs. Joseph Seibold of Milwaukee and Mrs. Charles Kalista of Kaukauna; and three 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday noon to the time of services 
Friday. The rosary will be recited there at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 8, 1944  P. 2
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[d. 03-07-1944/age 60 yrs./cause: electrocution]

LEROY W. SHUBER

Leroy Shuber, age 83, a longtime Manitowoc resident, died on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Parkview Manor Health & Rehab Center in Green Bay. 
Leroy was born in Maribel, on Oct. 6, 1926, to the late John and Blanche (Kohout) Shuber. He attended schools in Manitowoc and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Leroy served with the U.S. Navy during World War II, from 1942 to 1946. He also served in the Gulf War in the early '90s. Leroy worked for Western Electric for many years, and later was employed as a merchant seaman in the Navy Sea Lift Command, where he worked as a radio operator. Mr. Shuber was a member of the Denmark VFW, and was a ham radio operator. 
He is survived by one sister, Dorothy June Krause of De Pere; two sisters-in-law: Agnes Shuber of Manitowoc and Irma Shuber of Munster, Ind.; one niece and two nephews: Carol Krause, Green Bay, Bob (Cheri) Krause, Green Bay, Bob (Rita) Shuber, Sherwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: John and Robert Shuber; and one sister, Rose Ann VanDerLouis. 
Private family services were held on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St., Two Rivers, with internment in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  July 27, 2010

LESTER SHUBER

Death Claims Young Son In Shuber Home
Lester Shuber, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Shuber, 635 North Tenth street, 
died at the home Saturday evening after a lingering illness. The boy 
was born in this city May 1, 1913 and was eleven years of age. He was 
a member of the sixth grade at the Sacred Heart school. The funeral will 
be held tomorrow morning with services at Sacred Heart Catholic church, 
the Rev. W.J. Luby officiating, at 9 o'clock and burial will be at 
Evergreen. Besides the parents, one sister, Florence, survives.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 24, 1924 P.2
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[bur 11-25-1924/cause: nephritis/bur on Joseph Shuber lot]


MARY SHUBER   (d. 1927)

DEATH FOLLOWS CLOSE ON HEELS OF OPERATION
Mrs. Mary Shuber, nee Muench, wife of Joseph Shuber, Sr., died at 
the Holy Family hospital in this city yesterday afternoon, death 
following an operation she underwent at the hospital Monday. Mrs. 
Shuber had been in good health and the news of her death, entirely 
unexpected, comes as a shock to wide circle of county and city 
friends.
Born in the town of Kossuth, January 11, 1861, Mrs. Shuber was 
sixty-six years of age at the time of death. She was married to 
Joseph Shuber thirty years ago and for many years conducted a 
general store at Cooperstown, five years ago moving to this city, 
where they have lived at 1809 Michigan avenue. 
Two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Siebold of Wausau, and Mrs. Charles 
Kalista of Kaukauna, survive, and four sons, John of Maribel, 
Joseph of this city, George of Lynch, Nebraska, and Charles of 
Green Bay, also remain to mourn her passing. One brother, Joseph 
Muench of Kellnersville, also survives.
Funeral service will be held Friday morning at nine o’clock from 
the Sacred Heart church in this city, Father Luby officiating, 
and burial will take place at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wed. 2 Mar 1927
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[bur. 3-4-1927/cause: shock following operation/
bur. on Joseph Shuber lot]


ROBERT J. SHUBER

Robert J. Shuber, 56, of 1315 Ahrens St., Manitowoc died unexpectedly Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Shuber, was born Oct. 14, 1917, in Maribel, son of the late John and Blanche 
Kohout Shuber. He married Agnes Pelishek May 29, 1950, at Holy Innocents Church.
Mr. Shuber was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 
1935. He moved from Green Bay to Manitowoc in 1956 while employed with Wisconsin 
Bell Telephone Co. where he started in 1946 at Green Bay. He was a former musician 
with the Romy Gosz and the Lawrence Duchow orchestras in the late 30s and early 
40s. He was a member of Holy Innocents Church, the Bell Telephone Pioneers Club 
and a charter member of the Denmark V.F.W. Post 670. He was a veteran of World War 
II in the Army Signal Corps serving in North Africa and southern Europe.
Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Trudy Shuber, 
of Appleton; two brothers, John, of Blue Island, Ill., and Leroy, of Manitowoc; a 
sister, Mrs. Raymond (Dorothy) Krause, of Green Bay, father-in-law, William 
Pelishek, of Manitowoc; and a niece and nephew, Carole and Robert Krause, of Green 
Bay. A sister, Rose Ann Van Der Louis, preceded him in death in 1949.
Friends may call at the funeral home between 4 and 9 o’clock this Friday evening 
where a parish vigil service will be held at 8 o’clock.
Herald Times Reporter, July 5, 1974  P. 16


CLIFFORD W. SHULANDER

Clifford W. Shulander, 79, of 525 W. Lawn Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
December 24, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Paul Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John 
Neuser with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Shulander was born May 12, 1908 at Hastings, Michigan, son of the late 
Alfred and Florence Smith Shulander. Mr. Shulander moved to Manitowoc in 1933, 
when he established Shulander's Flower Shop which he owned and operated until 
his retirement. He married the former Rosa Lee Wood on July 1, 1936 at St. 
Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Shulander was Past Regional Director 
of the FTD and Associate and life member of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Florist 
Association. He was also a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Rosa Lee; a son and a daughter-in-law, Charles (Woody) 
and Mary Shulander of Manitowoc; a daughter and a son-in-law, Beverly and Lee 
Hibbard of Manitowoc; a brother and a sister-in-law, Ray and June Shulander of 
Denver, Colorado; four grandchildren, Brenda Hardtke, Sean, Becky and Ryan 
Shulander and a great granddaughter, Heather Hardtke. He was preceded in death 
by an infant daughter and a son, Richard.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday. Prayer service will 
be held Sunday evening led by Deacon William Klein.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Dec. 26, 1987 page 11
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[husband of Rosa Lee Shulander]


RICHARD SHULANDER

Richard, four-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Shulander of 1304 Manila 
street, died last night at the home. Funeral services were held this afternoon 
from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral parlors, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. 
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 20, 1940  P.4
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[d. 01-19-1940/age 3 months/cause: congenital hydrocephalus and spina bifida]


ROSA LEE (WOOD) SHULANDER

Rosa Lee Shulander, age 87, formerly of 525 Westlawn Blvd., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday, May 6, 2004, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2004, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. John 
Neuser with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Rosa Lee was born Aug. 27, 1916, in Lafayette, Ind., daughter of the late Esto 
and Ida Dugan Wood. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On 
July 1, 1936, she married Clifford W. Shulander at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1987. Rosa Lee was co-owner/operator 
of Shulander's Flowers with her husband Cliff for many years until her retirement. 
She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and the Christian Women. 
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Beverly and Lee Hibbard; a son and 
daughter-in-law: Charles ""Woody"" and Mary Shulander, all of Manitowoc; four 
grandchildren: Brenda (James) Gorzelitz, Manitowoc; Sean Shulander, Manitowoc; 
Becky (Kyle) Borowitz, Oshkosh; Ryan Shulander, Milwaukee; eight great-grand-
children; one great-great-grandchild; and a sister and brother-in-law: Sandra 
and Jack Bay, Solon Springs, Wis. She was also preceded in death by two infant 
children. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff of St. Mary's Home 
Alzheimer's Unit for the care and love they extended to their mother.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2004


ELSIE SHUMMON

Shummon Funeral To Be Held On Wednesday 
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Simon Shummon who died at Milwaukee Sunday 
afternoon will be conducted at the First Reformed church at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Shummon, whose maiden name was Elsie Griebling, was taken ill with pneumonia 
and pleurisy 10 days ago and failed rapidly.
There will be a short service at Milwaukee Wednesday morning. The cortege will 
then motor to this city and the body will be taken to the First Reformed church, 
where friends may view it at the time of the services. Burial will be at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 21, 1933  P. 3
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[Elsa May/bur. 02-22-1933/died in Milwaukee, WI/age 40 yrs/cause: pneumonia croupous/
bur. on Europe Griebling lot]


FRANCES SHUPITA

Mrs. Frank Shupita, 84, of 530 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering 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.
Mrs. Shupita was born Frances Karas Aug., 23, 1881, in the Town of Mishicot, 
daughter of the late Frank and Anna Schlei Karas. She was married to Mr. Shupita, 
Oct. 25, 1904, at Manitowoc, and he died in 1949.
She is survived by a brother, William, of Sturgeon Bay, and three sisters, Mrs. 
Anna Kouril, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Josephine Dvorak, of Mishicot, and Mrs. Lucille 
Hendrickson, of Two Rivers.  
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, after 3 p.m. Tuesday 
where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 1, 1965
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[widow of Frank Shupita]


FRANK SHUPITA

Frank Supita (sic), 76, of 623 North Seventh street, died Tuesday afternoon at 
the Holy Family hospital, following a lingering illness.
He was born at Shoto in 1872 and when a young man located here. He married Miss
Frances Karas in 1904. For many years Mr. Supita operated a large steam roller
for the city street department.
Survivors are his wife; two brothers, Jacob of North Prairie, Wis., and Joseph,
Francis Creek; a sister, Mrs. Charles Hagenow of Fisherville, this county.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei
funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. L.M. Schorn
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 22, 1949  p.2
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[age 77 yrs./bur. on Frank Shupita lot]
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Frank Shupita of this city was summoned to appear before the probate court to 
have his sanity examined into. Shupita protests against this and has retained 
attorneys to fight the case. Shupita is stopping at the Star hotel and has 
lately acted strangely.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 10, 1903 P. 5