ST. MARY CATHOLIC/TISCH MILLS PUBLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ANNA JAKLIN

Mrs. Anna Jaklin, 84, former county resident, died yesterday afternoon at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Pribek of Menominee, Mich., with whom she had 
been making her home since the death of Mr. Jaklin. She fell a few weeks ago 
and fractured her hip.
The body will be taken to the Konop funeral home in Tisch Mills tonight. Funeral 
services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the funeral home and at 9:30 
o’clock from the St. Mary’s church in Tisch Mills. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Jaklin was born in Bohemia in 1855 and came to this county 60 years ago. 
She was married to Nicholas Jaklin and they located on a farm in Franklin, 
Kewaunee county. After retiring from farming Mr. and Mrs. Jaklin moved to Tisch 
Mills. He died in 1932. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Pribek of Menominee, four sons, Nicholas of Bolt, 
Wis., Frank of Franklin, Kewaunee county, Joseph and Ben of Two Rivers, seven 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Holy Rosary society and members will meet at the funeral 
home tonight at 7 to recite the rosary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 10, 1939  P. 13


FRANK JAKLIN

Frank W. Jaklin, 79, of Rt. 1, Denmark, Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
County, died Thursday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital after a two 
weeks illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Jaklin was born Dec. 8, 1885, in the Town of Franklin, son of 
the late Nick and Anna Fiser Jaklin. He married Mary Bouril June 23, 
1908, in the Town of Franklin. She died Dec. 2, 1944. He was married 
in September, 1944, to Augusta Tank at Tisch Mills and the couple 
resided on the homestead farm. 
Surviving are the wife; a son Paul of Tisch Mills; a daughter, Mrs. 
L. J. Behrendt of Marinette; three brothers, Nick of the Town of 
Franklin, and Joseph and Ben of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Anna 
Pribek of Phoenix, Ariz,; and a grandson, (private). 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 18, 1964
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Tisch Mills:
The marriage of Frank Jacklin(sic) and Marie Bouril is to take place 
at the St. Mary's Church on Tuesday, June 23rd.
The Reporter, Sat., June 13, 1908


JOSEPHINE JAKLIN

Jacklin, Mrs. Josephine(sic); aged 43, died at the farm home, town of Franklin, 
Kewaunee County, Wednesday; born town of Franklin; survived by husband Nicholas, 
one daughter, one son, father, Joseph Malechek, two sisters, two brothers; 
funeral services at St. Mary Catholic church, 10 a.m. Monday at Tisch Mills; 
burial church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald times – Friday, Nov. 25, 1932 – page 15


MARY JAKLIN

Mrs. Frank Jaklin, 57, nee Mary Bouril, of route 1, Denmark, died this morning 
at the Holy Family hospital following a week’s illness
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and 
at 10 o’clock at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, Tisch Mills. Burial will be in 
the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Jaklin was born at Carlton, Kewaunee county, in 1887 and in 1908 was married 
to Mr. Jaklin. They located on a farm near Denmark.
Survivors are the husband: Daughter, Mrs. L.J. Behrendt of Chicago; son, Paul 
with the U.S. Maritime service overseas; three brothers, James of South Elgin, 
Ill., Joseph of Kewaunee, Charles of this city; four sisters, Mrs. John Hruska 
of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Mrs. Frank Schauer of Mishicot, Mrs. Emil Coats of South 
Bend and Mrs. Leonard Pfeffer of this city.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 9 o’clock Monday morning. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 2, 1944  P. 2
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Tisch Mills:
The marriage of Frank Jacklin(sic) and Marie Bouril is to take place 
at the St. Mary's Church on Tuesday, June 23rd.
The Reporter, Sat., June 13, 1908


NICK JAKLIN    (d. 1932)

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR TISCH MILLS PIONEER TODAY
Funeral services for Nick Jaklin, 94, for ten years a resident of Tisch
Mills, who passed away Saturday afternoon were held at the St. Mary's
Catholic church at Tisch Mills at ten this morning. Mr. Jaklin was born
in Bohemia Oct. 14, 1833 and immigrated to this country 58 years ago,
settling in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county where he lived for 43
years. He was married 58 years ago with his widow surviving.
Besides his widow he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Pribek of Menominee, Mich.,
and four sons, Frank of Franklin and Joseph and Ben W. Jaklin, both of
Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 25, 1932  p.2
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NIC JACKLIN FUNERAL HELD
The funeral of Niv (sic) Jacklin, age 9, (sic), of Tisch Mills, who died at his 
home on Saturday afternoon was held from the St. Marys Catholic church at Tisch 
Mills at ten o'clock this morning with the Rev. Father Hodek, officiating. Burial 
was at the Tisch Mills cemetery.
Mr. Jacklin was born in Bohemia on October 14, 1838 and came to this country in 
1874. He located in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county where he operated a 
farm for forty-three years. For the past several years he has live a retired life 
at Tisch Mills.
Mr. Jacklin was married fifty-eight years ago at Carlton, Kewaunee county. He is 
survived by his wife, five children, eight grand children and two great 
grandchildren. His children are Mrs. Pribel of Menominee, Michigan, Nic and 
Frank of the town of Franklin, Joseph and Ben of this city.
He was a member of the St. Wenzel society.
Manitowoc Evening Times, April 25, 1932 P. 9


NICK JAKLIN    (d. 1971)

Nick Jaklin, 88, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Sunday evening at the Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The 
Rev. Leonard Woefel will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Jaklin was born Aug. 2, 1883, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late Nickolas and Anna Fischer Jaklin. He married Josephine 
Malechek Oct. 3, 1911. She preceded him in death Nov. 24, 1932. In 1934, 
he married Mary Koenig. He farmed in the Denmark area all his life and was 
active with thrashing crews and saw mill work. Mr. Jaklin was a member of 
St. Mary Church, Tisch Mills.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Orlando, of Rt. 1, Denmark, a daughter, 
Miss Marcella, of Rt. 1, Denmark, a step-son, Norbert Koenig, of Rt. 1, 
Denmark, two brothers, Joe and Ben of Two Rivers and nine step-grandchildren. 
A sister and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 4, 1971
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Funeral services for Nick Jaklin, 88, of Rt. 1, Denmark, who died Sunday at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lambert 
Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills.
Among survivors are a step-son, Norbert Koening, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and a 
step-daughter, Mrs. Edward (Delories) Kobes, of Rt. 1, Denmark.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 5, 1971
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The following is his first wife's obit. I can't find her in the cemeteries,
or in Kewaunee county cems.
Mrs. Josephine Jacklin Dies in Town of Franklin 
A heart attack which she suffered while doing her household duties 
at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning proved fatal to Mrs. Josephine 
Jacklin, _2, at her farm home in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
county.
Funeral services will be held from St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 
10 o’clock Monday morning with the Rev. Father Hodek officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery at that place. The remains 
will be brought to the farm home Saturday afternoon from the C. J. 
Jansky funeral home.
Mrs. Jacklin, nee Josephine Malechek, was born in the town of Franklin, 
April 8, 189_.  Twenty-____ years ago, she was married to Nicholas 
Jacklin, who survives her with a daughter Marcella and a son Orlando, 
both at home. She also leaves her father, Joseph Malechek; two sisters, 
Mrs. John Dvorak, Mishicot, and Mrs. Joseph Kriesa, this city; and two 
brothers, Wenzel of Kansas and Charles of Chicago. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 25, 1932


ORLANDO "ORLIE" JAKLIN

Orlando (Orlie) Jaklin, 78, of Route 1, Denmark, died Monday morning, October 29, 
1990 at Kewaunee Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 am Friday at 
Lambert Funeral Home and 10:30 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. 
Ralph Hermsen will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
He was born in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County on July 31, 1912, son of the 
late Nicholas and Josephine Malechek Jaklin. He was a lifetime farmer in the Town 
of Franklin and also ran a sawmill on his property for many years. Mr. Jaklin was 
a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include a sister, Marcella Jaklin of Route 1, Denmark; a step brother, 
Norbert Koenig of rural Two Rivers and a step sister, Mrs. Delores Kobes of Tisch 
Mills.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday. Memorial 
Service will be held at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Oct. 30, 1990 page B6


ALZBETA JANDA

Tisch Mills:
Mrs. M.(sic) Janda, a highly respected resident of this town died Friday morning 
and was buried Monday morning from the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rev. Cipin 
officiating. "Grandma Janda", as she was familiarly known was one of the early 
pioneers who with her husband (who preceded her to the grave some sixteen years 
ago), came to this county when there was nothing but wilderness and by hard work 
and perserverance overcame all obstacles and toward their old age lived in ease 
and comfort. She leaves a large family of grown up children, also a number of 
grandchildren to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 11, 1916


ANNA JANDA  (d. 1921)

A pall hangs over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Janda. The angel of 
Death made a visitation at the home on Thursday evening and took from 
the family the oldest daughter, Anne, who had been ailing in health 
for some time. Anne had suffered from an attack of grippe some months 
ago from which she never fully recovered. Other complications set in 
and in spite of the attention and care given her by the parents, the 
daughter passed away. Being in her sixteenth year and just entering 
the state of womanhood, Anne, with ample and pleasing manners had won 
the admiration of the people in the community and was especially 
popular with the younger set of girls.
Funeral services were held from St. Mary's Catholic church on Friday 
morning at ten o'clock, the Rev. Father Shimek officiating. Those who 
survive her are her parents, three brothers, Edward and Daniel of 
Manitowoc and Lottie at home; and three sisters, Mayme, Helen and Rose.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 10, 1921 P.4


ANNA JANDA  (d. 1960)

Mrs. Anna Janda, 80, of Tisch Mills, died Wednesday night at Rockwood Nursing
Home, Dykesville, where she had been a patient for some time.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc.,
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch
Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery,
Tisch Mills.
Mrs. Janda, nee Anna Wranovsky, was born in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County,
May 30, 1880, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Nuhlicek Wranovsky. She was
married at Tisch Mills Sept. 4, 1899, to Wenzel Janda. The couple settled on a
farm just outside Tisch Mills and in 1948 retired to the village. Mr. Janda died
Aug. 5, 1958. Mrs. Janda was a member of the Holy Rosary Society of St. Mary
Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. May Valentino of Gilroy, Calif., two sons, Edward
of Wilsonville, Calif., and Daniel of Milwaukee; 10 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will
be recited by the family at 8 p.m. and by the Holy Rosary Society at 8:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 16, 1960  page 21


HAROLD JANDA

Harold E. Janda , age 79, of 2888 Manitowoc Road, Green Bay, former Tisch Mills 
resident, died Saturday evening, December 6, 2003 at his home surrounded by his 
loving family. 
A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday 
December 10, 2003, at St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills site, with the Reverend Joseph Coopmans, O. Praem, 
and the Reverend Ralph Merkatoris officiating, with burial to follow in the parish 
cemetery with graveside military rites. 
Harold was born in Milwaukee on March 8, 1924, son of the late Edward and Emily 
Cherney Janda. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the European 
Theater of war from 1944 to 1946. He married the former Virginia Elfner on June 19, 
1946, at St. Boniface Parish in Manitowoc. Harold was a perfectionist as a carpenter, 
a silo builder, and home builder. The couple also ran the Tisch Mills General Grocery 
Store for six years. He also worked at Bellin Hospital and was proud of designing and 
building the chapel area of the hospital. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic 
Church in Pine Grove. The couple enjoyed Florida and lived in Port Charlotte area 
for over 18 years, returning to Wisconsin in 1996. 
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Virginia, his five children: One 
son and daughter-in-law: Larry and Jane Janda, of DePere, four daughters and three 
sons-in-law: Marilyn and Dave Cover, of Manitowoc, Lois Janda, of Green Bay, Janice 
and Dan Hasenjager, of Green Bay, Sharon and Greg Beuris, of Cary, North Carolina, 
and by 13 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. He is further survived by one 
sister: Janet (Alvin) Derenne, of Two Rivers, and one brother: Daniel (Katie) Janda, 
of Manitowoc, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was also 
preceded in death by one brother, and one sister. 
Relatives and friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Lambert-
Eckert Funeral Home 344 So. State St., in Mishicot. There will be a 7 p.m. parish 
wake service Tuesday at the funeral home. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. 
on Wednesday at St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, Nativity of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary Site in Tisch Mills, until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The Janda family would like to express a very special thank you to Dr. Wozmy and 
his staff, and also to Unity Hospice of Green Bay, and to nurses Kara and Dar, for 
their love, special care and concerns shown to Harold and our family during Harold's 
illness. 
"Don't Cry For Me" 
"He died today" ... they say And tears of sorrow fill our eyes. 
It's joy, instead, that we should feel ... For now he sees great Heaven's skies. 
He left behind life's pain. He left behind all devilment. Alone, foresaken in a 
grave? Or praising God, in merriment? He left his many friends. His fame and 
fortune now are past. Do you feel sorrow for this man? Don't ... for Heaven's 
joys REALLY last. Each man meets death alone. Some fear and fight this enemy. 
Let's look forward to its coming It opens up ... Eternity Love, Virginia Janda."
Herald Times Reporter, December 2003


HELEN JANDA

Miss Helen Janda Dies at Home in Tisch Mills 
Miss Helen Janda, 25, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Janda, Tisch 
Mills, died this morning at the homestead farm near the village. 
She has been ill for some time. 
Survivors are the parents; three brothers, Edward, city, Daniel, 
Milwaukee, Laudy, Tisch Mills; and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Urban 
and Mrs. Edward Sinsela, both of Milwaukee.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 20, 1937
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JANDA SERVICES TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 
Funeral services for Miss Helen Janda, 25, who died yesterday at 
the farm home of her parents near Tisch Mills of pneumonia, will 
be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the St. Mary’s Catholic church, 
Tisch Mills. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
The body is at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Janda. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 21, 1937


JOSEF JANDA

Joseph Janda
birth: 1836 Bohemia, Europe
death: 7 May 1900 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Tisch Mills
residence: 1900 Mishicot
spouse: Lizzie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LAUDY JANDA

Funeral services for Laudy Janda, 45, town of Mishicot farmer who was killed 
when his car was struck by a Chicago & North Western train at the Rockwood 
crossing Saturday morning will be held at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning at St. Mary 
Catholic Church at Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Internment 
will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Laudy Janda was born on the homestead farm upon which he resided in 1905, a son 
of Wenzel and Ann Wranovsky Janda. He lived on the farm his entire life.
Surviving are his widow, the former Rose Fronk, his parents, who reside in Tisch 
Mills, a daughter and two sons, all at home, a sister, and two brothers.
Friends may view the body at the farm home Monday evening, having been removed 
Monday afternoon from Klein & Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers. The rosary 
will be recited at the home at 8 o’clock Monday night.
Mr. Janda was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary church for many years.
Herald Times Reporter, December 9, 1950
sent in by researcher/see contributors page


ROSE JANDA

Rose Janda Litel, age 91, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
passed away Monday morning, June 4, 2001, at Aurora Medical Center, Two 
Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2001, at Holy 
Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. William O’Brien will officiate 
at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tisch 
Mills.
Rose was born Oct. 5, 1909 at Bolt in Kewaunee County, the daughter of the late 
Joseph and Julia Wacek Fronk. On Nov. 12, 1929 she married Laudy L. Janda. He 
preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1950. On April 24, 1952 she married Edward 
Mathiesen. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1964. On May 4, 1968 she married 
Frank Litel. He preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1980. Rose was a member of 
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and Two Rivers Senior Citizens.
Rose is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Dolores Janda, 
Manitowoc, and Jim and Judy Janda, Two Rivers; one stepson and daughter-in-law, 
Earl and Pat Mathiesen, Two Rivers; two step-daughters-in-law, Mary Ann Mathiesen, 
Francis Creek, and Deanna Mathiesen, Madison. Rose is further survived by 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, stepgrandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, 
a sister, Viola Jindra, Two Rivers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Rose was also preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Holmes, a stepdaughter and 
son-in-law, Bernice and George Tulachka; two stepsons, Norman and Edward Mathiesen 
Jr., one stepgrandson, two brothers and sisters-in-law and three sisters and four 
brothers-in-law.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on 
Friday, June 8, 2001 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 1030 a.m.
Klein & Stangel Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Aurora Medical Center 
and the Staff at Hamilton Memorial Home for their loving care and concern, and 
her special friend Bernice at Hamilton Memorial Home.
Herald Times Reporter, June 6, 2001  P. A2


WENZEL JANDA

Wenzel Janda, 79, a retired Tisch Mills farmer, died early Tuesday morning at 
Rockwood Convalescent Home, Dyckesville, Wis. Funeral services will be at 10am 
Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Two Rivers and at 10:30am at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial 
will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The complete obituary will be published 
Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 5, 1958, Two Rivers Reporter, p. M-9
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Funeral services for Wenzel Janda, 79, retired Tisch Mills resident who died
at Rockwood Convalescent Home, Dyckesville, Wis., early Tuesday morning, will
be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, Msgr. Joseph Kalisek
officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Born Sept. 15, 1878, while enroute to this country from Czechoslovakia, Mr.
Janda was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Janda. On Sept. 4, 1899, he
married the former Anna Wranovsky at Tisch Mills, after which they engaged in
farming nearby until 1948 when they retired and moved to the village.
Besides his wife, also a resident of the Rockwood Convalescent Home, he leaves
a daughter, Mrs. May Valentino of Gilroy, Calif.; two sons, Daniel of Milwaukee
and Edward of Watsonville, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8
o'clock this Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 6, 1958, p. 17


CHESTER JANSKY

AMPUTATION OF LEG FAILS TO SAVE ATHLETE
Chester Jansky, Promising High School Star, 
Passes Away At Home in Rockwood. 
A brave fight for life proved futile when setting in of sarcoma 
following his apparent recovery from the amputation of his leg 
above the knee, claimed Chester Jansky, 16, high school sophomore, 
who passed away on Monday afternoon at the home of his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jansky, at Rockwood. Forced to leave school the 
first week of November, Jansky failed rapidly and his condition 
grew critical last week. 
Jansky, when he entered Lincoln high school here in the fall of 
1929, was a fine specimen of young manhood, weighing 162 pounds. 
He enjoyed athletics and was a backfield star on the freshman 
football team of that year, filling a halfback berth. During the 
summer, he had played baseball as a catcher for amateur teams at 
Tisch Mills and Rockwood. It is believed that he suffered an 
infection in the leg near the ankle and early last spring this 
gave him trouble. When it was found that in order to save his life, 
amputation would be necessary, Jansky bore up bravely. He went to 
the hospital here and the operation was performed April 11, 1930.
The young man rallied after the operation and after six weeks, the 
young man was so far recovered he was able to return to school and 
reentered school here last September for the fall term. His athletic 
career, which started out so promising, had been snuffed out by the 
loss of his leg but he determined to finish out his high school 
course. The infection spread further and he was forced to leave 
school in November. 
Visited By Red Grange 
The injured youth was cheered up on second Christmas Day by a visit 
to his bedside of Harold “Red” Grange, former Illinois football star, 
who was making a personal appearance in the city. Grange was taken 
to the Jansky home at Rockwood and spent several minutes with the 
young Jansky who, in his freshman year at Lincoln high, had visions 
of obtaining fame on the football field. 
Chester Jansky, in addition to trying out for football, planned to 
take part in the weight events on the track squad of Lincoln high.
He was vice-president of the Lincoln high school intra-mural club. 
Besides his parents, the deceased is survived by two brothers, 
Louis, Jr., and Archie. Burial will take place on Thursday morning 
at 10 o’clock from Francis Creek with interment at Tisch Mills. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 6, 1931


CLARA JANSKY

Mrs. Clara Jansky, 92, formerly of Tisch Mills and Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, 
died early Thursday morning, December 10, 1987 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. 
Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at Lambert Funeral Home and 10:30 am at 
St. Mary Catholic church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Ralph Hermsen will officiate with 
burial in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Jansky was born April 1, 1895 at Norman, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Wencel and Anna Pelner Shimek. She married Edward Jansky on November 3, 1915 at 
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Norman. He preceded her in death in 1972. Mrs. Jansky 
was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills and the Rosary Society.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Norbert Jansky of Manitowoc and 
Lorraine of Two Rivers, Vernon and Eunice Jansky of Two Rivers and Eugene and 
Janice Jansky of Mishicot; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and 3 great 
great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral home, Mishicot, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday. Memorial 
Service will be held at 7:30 pm Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Dec. 10, 1987 page 26
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(1 Apr. 1895/10 Dec. 1987/SSDI)


EDWARD JANSKY

Edward Jansky, 80, of Tisch Mills, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. 
Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Jansky was born Jan. 9, 1892, at Tisch Mills, son of the late Joseph and 
Mary Stangel Jansky. He married Clara Shimek Nov. 3, 1915, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Norman. He was a lifetime area farmer.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Norbert, and Vernon, of Manitowoc and 
Eugene, of Mishicot; four brothers, Emil, of Chicago, Otto, of Pittsburgh, Pa., 
Louis, of Colorado and Victor, of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren and 12 great 
grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday, where memorial 
services will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 14, 1972
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(9 Jan. 1892/Dec. 1972/SSDI)


JOSEPH JANSKY, SR   (d. 1930)

J. JANSKY, SR., TISCH MILLS PIONEER, DEAD 
Illness Last Month Prevents The Couple From Celebrating 
Golden Anniversary. 
Joseph Jansky, Sr., aged 78 years, Tisch Mills, father of Victor 
and Frank Jansky of this city, passed away at the farm home at 
Tisch Mills on Thursday. He had been in failing health for the 
past few weeks and his illness prevented the celebration of the 
golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jansky last month. 
Funeral services for the deceased will be held Tuesday morning 
at 10 o’clock from St. Mary’s Catholic church there with interment 
in the cemetery at Tisch Mills.
Born in Bohemia June 4, 1852, the deceased came to America with 
his parents as a boy of nine, and the family settled on a farm in 
Kewaunee county. He grew up there and in 1880 was married to Mary 
Stangel. They sold their farm in Kewaunee county and purchased 
another near Tisch Mills where they resided ever since. Mr. Jansky 
retired from active farming about 15 years ago, his son taking 
charge of the farm.
Widow, Nine Children, Survive
Besides his widow, the deceased is survived by eight sons, Joseph Jr., 
of Wausau, Peter of Norman, Victor and Frank of this city, Louis of 
Rockwood, Otto of Pittsburgh, Edward of Tisch Mills and Emil of 
Chicago; and one daughter, Mrs. John Kaiser of Tisch Mills. The 
deceased was a member of the Holy Name Society at Tisch Mills. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 5, 1930


JOSEPH L. JANSKY    (d. 1966)

Joseph L. Jansky, 90, of Rt. 3, Kewaunee, died Monday at St. Mary Hospital, 
Kewaunee. Funeral services will be at 10 am Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills. The Rev. Donald Feller will officiate and burial will be in the 
parish cemetery.
Mr. Jansky was born Oct. 1, 1876 in the Town of Carlton, son of the late Joseph 
and Anna Stangel Jansky. He never married.
Survivors are five half brothers, Otto of Pittsburgh, Pa., Emil of Chicago, Louis 
of Manitowoc, Victor of Rt. 2, Tisch Mills. Friends may call at Buchanan Funeral 
Home, Kewaunee, after 4 pm Wednesday where at 8:45 pm. The Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1966 page M15
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(01 Sep 1876/Nov 1966/SSDI)


LOUIS F. JANSKY

Louis F. Jansky, 87, of 2235 S 106th St., West Allis, formerly of Rockwood, 
died Friday afternoon at West Allis, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. 
James P. Massart will officiate with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Jansky was born Nov. 18, 1889, in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late Joseph and Mary Jansky. He was reared in Kewaunee County and 
married Lucy Stangel June 18, 1912, at St. Mary Church, Tisch Mills. They lived 
at Shoto for 10 years and Rockwood for more than 35 years, where he was employed 
at Allwood Lime Co, retiring in 1955. He was a former member of St. Anne Catholic 
Church and honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council 710, 3rd Degree. 
Mrs. Jansky preceded him in death July 31, 1967.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Louis J. and Florence Jansky, 
of West Allis and Archie and Grace Jansky, of Denver, Colo.; three brothers, 
Victor of Manitowoc, Emil, of Chicago and Otto, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 11 
grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. 
A son, Chester, preceded him in death in 1931.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this 
Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service. A prayer service will be 
at 8 o'clock Monday evening by the Rev. John Haen.
Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 1977 P. 3
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(Nov 18, 1889/May 1977/SSDI)
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Tisch Mills Notes:
Louis Jansky and Lucy Stangel of this town were married by Father Prochaska last 
Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jansky will move to Shoto where the groom owns a blacksmith 
shop.
The Reporter, Sat., June 29, 1912


LUCY JANSKY

Mrs. Louis F. Jansky, 75, of Rt. 4, Mishicot, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 
Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be 
in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mrs. Jansky, the former Lucy Stangel, was born Nov. 11, 1891, at 
Tisch Mills, daughter of the late Frank W. and Mary Rezach Stangel. 
She was married to Mr. Jansky June 18, 1912, and the couple resided 
at Shoto 10 years and for 35 years at the present address. She was 
a member of the Christian Mothers, Rockwood Homemakers and American 
Catholic Society of Milwaukee. 
Survivors are the husband; two sons, Archie of Denver and Louis Jr., 
of West Allis; a brother Frank of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Sybil 
Schleis and Mrs. Joseph Kreis of Manitowoc; and 11 grandchildren. A 
son and four brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 
8 p.m. the rosary will be recited. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 1, 1967
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Tisch Mills Notes:
Louis Jansky and Lucy Stangel of this town were married by Father Prochaska last 
Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jansky will move to Shoto where the groom owns a blacksmith 
shop.
The Reporter, Sat., June 29, 1912


MARY JANSKY

Mrs. Mary Jansky, 78, widow of Joseph Jansky of Tisch Mills, died 
at the home of her son, Edward, Saturday afternoon. 
Funeral services will be held from the Edward Jansky home in Tisch 
Mills Tuesday at 9:30 am and at 10 o’clock from the St. Mary’s 
Catholic church. The rosary will be recited at the home tonight. 
Mrs. Jansky, nee Mary Stangel, was born in Tisch Mills January 1, 
1865, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Holub Stangel. She 
married Joseph Jansky more than 60 years ago. He died 13 years ago. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. John Kaiser of the town of Mishicot; 
six sons, Frank of Manitowoc, Emil of Chicago, Louis of Rockwood, 
Edward of Tisch Mills, Otto of Pittsburgh and Victory of Manitowoc; 
two stepsons, Joseph Jansky of Tisch Mills and Peter Jansky of Norma; 
a sister Mrs. Charles Schleis of Two Rivers, and a brother John 
Stangel of Manitowoc. Also surviving are 27 grandchildren and 13 
great grandchildren. 
Mrs. Jansky was a member of St. Mary’s congregation at Tisch Mills 
and the Holy Rosary Society. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, April 26, 1943


ANNIE JITERSKY

Bolt news:
A number of local people attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Anna 
Etersky which was held at Tisch Mills Saturday. Deceased was a 
resident here for many years until a few years ago she moved to live 
with her daughter, Mrs. William Kraynik at Maribel. She was 85 years 
of age and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William Kraynik and four 
step children, Wenzel Etersky of Bolt, Joseph Etersky of Menominee, 
Mich. And Mrs. Joseph Schlager and Mrs. William Reardon of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, September 26, 1928 Page 10
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Cooperstown news:
The burial of Mrs. Etersky, aged 84, took place Saturday from the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Krynek at Maribel.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, September 26, 1928 Page 10
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Maribel news:
Mrs. Eterske, age 82, passed away last Wednesday afternoon at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. William Kraynik, with whom she lived 
for the last few years. Funeral services were held Saturday at the 
Tisch Mills Catholic church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, September 26, 1928 Page 10


JAMES JERGENSON

Jim Jergenson, 26, of Route 1, Kewaunee died Sunday of injuries received in an 
automobile accident. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Lambert 
Funeral Home, Mishicot and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. 
The Rev. Joseph Lutheran will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Mr. Jergenson was born August 24, 1951 in Kewaunee County, son of Warren and 
Marie Petrick Jergenson. He was graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1969, 
employed with Pomp’s Tire Service, Manitowoc and a member of Lakeshore Rider’s 
Club.
Survivors include his parents; five brothers, David, Mark, Kenneth, Neil and 
Scot at home; two sisters, Mrs. Jeff (Katherine) Stock of Route 1, Newton and 
Julie at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jergenson of Route 1, 
Kewaunee and a niece.
Friends may call in Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where a memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times – Monday, April 10, 1978 – page 3


JOSEPHINE JERGENSON

Zander - 
Mrs. Martin Jergenson, formerly Miss Krall of Tisch Mills, died of consumption 
on March 21. The funeral was held on Saturday, interment being at the Tisch 
Mills Catholic Cemetery.
The REPORTER, Sat., Mar. 31, 1906


WARREN JERGENSON

Warren Jergenson, age 66, of N243 Woodside Road, Kewaunee, died early Tuesday 
morning, September 6, 1994, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kewaunee.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 9, 
1994 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald B. Kempen will 
officiate with burial in the parish cemetery.
Warren was born March 23, 1928 in the town of Carlton, son of Leone Koutnik 
Jergenson and the late Melvin Jergenson. He was married to Marie Petrick on 
April 28, 1951, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kewaunee. He worked the home 
farm, did trucking and enjoyed horses as his hobby. He was a member of St. 
Mary's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus 
Council #4809.
Survivors include his wife, Marie; his mother, Leone, rural Kewaunee; five sons, 
David (Linda) Jergenson, Ken (Connie) Jergenson, Luxemburg, Mark and Neil 
Jergenson, at home, Scott and Wendy, Kewaunee; two daughters and sons-in-law, 
Kay (Jeff) Stock, Newton, Julie (Jeff) Jasper, Kewaunee; seven granddaughters 
and three grandsons. He was preceded in death by a son, James.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday. 
A combined parish prayer service with the Knights of Columbus service will be 
held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1994 - page A2


VACLAV JITERSKY

Death in Town Franklin recently of 71-yr. old Wenzel Ekersky (sic), 
an old settler in that town. He leaves a widow and 4 children.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1905
(Note: I think this is Vaclav Jitersky (alternate spelling of Etersky)


ALBINA C. JOHANEK

Albina C. Johanek, age 92, of 416 Park Lane, Mishicot, former Tisch Mills and 
Cooperstown resident, died early Tuesday morning, November 28, 2000, at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 1, 
2000, at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Rev. Ron Colombo will officiate 
with burial in the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Cemetery, 
Tisch Mills.
Albina was born November 27, 1908, in the town of Mishicot, daughter of the 
late Frank and Catherine Radey Hanek. She married Stephen Johanek Sr. on 
October 11, 1927. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1993. Albina enjoyed 
gardening, embroidering and spending time with her family.
Survivors include one son, Stephen Johanek Jr., Mishicot; two grandchildren, 
Michael and his wife, Stella Johanek, Two Rivers, Robert and his wife, Kristine 
Johanek, Marshfield, and their children, Paul, Steven, and Sarah; one sister, 
Marcella Jorgensen, Rio Creek; nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in 
death by six sisters, Emily Koltz, Catherine Heath, Eleanor Shefchek, Tilly 
Doubek, Annie Barta Doubek, Mayme Hanek; an infant brother, Joseph Hanek; one 
daughter-in-law, Griselda Johanek.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Lambert Funeral 
Home, Mishicot and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home until the cortege 
leaves for the church. There will be a parish Wake Service at 7 p.m. Thursday 
at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 2000  P. A2


BARBARA JOHANEK

In failing health for the past four years, Mrs. Barbara Johanek, 
74, who had been making her home for the past three years with her 
son, Julius Johanek, in the Town of Two Creeks, died at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital at 5:30 a.m. Monday. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Deja & 
Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Interment 
will be in the adjoining church cemetery. 
Mrs. Johanek, nee Barbara Hruska, was born in Czechoslovakia on 
Dec. 24, 1880, and when she was nine years old, the family brought 
her to this country, settling on the farm in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County. She was married in 1899 to Frank Johanek at Tisch 
Mills. After the marriage, the couple took over a farm in the Town 
of Carlton from where the Johaneks retired 16 years ago, moving to 
the village of Tisch Mills. Her husband died nine years ago.
Surviving Mrs. Johanek are a daughter, Mrs. Emma Northcliff of 
Barrington, Ill.; three sons, Joseph of Tisch Mills, Julius of Two 
Creeks and Richard Johanek on the home farm at Carlton; six 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday, where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 10, 1955 


CATHERINE JOHANEK

Mrs. Katherine Johanek, 88, died late Tuesday evening at Family 
Heritage Home, Manitowoc, where she had resided for the past 
three weeks. 
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Leonard Woe__er and burial will be 
in Holy Cross (sic) cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mrs. Johanek was born May 20, 1888, in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee 
County, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Me_____ Schleis. She 
attended the rural schools. She was married to Thomas Johanek on 
Nov. 22, 1909. He preceded her in death on July 23, 1964. She was 
a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary parish. 
Survivors include two sons, Daniel W., Sr., of Rt. 1, Mishicot, 
and Celestine of Rt. 3, Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Helen) 
Grimm; two brothers, Frank J. Schleis of Norman and Emil Schleis 
of Mishicot; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, September 18, 1974 


CELESTINE T. JOHANEK

Celestine T. Johanek, age 88, of 18813 Nero Rd. Town of Two Creeks, died late 
Saturday night, May 21, 2011 at the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers. 
Celestine was born June 11, 1922 in the town of Two Creeks, a son of the late 
Thomas J. and Catherine A. (Schleis) Johanek. He attended the Lake View Country 
School in Two Creeks and also the Two Rivers Vocational School. Celestine worked 
many years for Henry Lehrmann, hauling milk and vegetables; the Two Creeks 
Garage; and later owned & operated the home farm until the present. He also 
worked as a self employed electrician in the 50's & 60's. Celestine was also 
an accomplished musician, playing the clarinet & saxophone with the Two Creeks 
Farm Hands for almost 60 years. He was honored after 50 years of playing for his 
musical entertainment. Mr. Johanek also helped out playing with several other 
polka bands in the area, and he was a past member of the Squeekers Sip Club of 
Tisch Mills. 
Survivors include several nephews: Dennis Grimm, Two Rivers, David (Nancy) Johanek, 
Manitowoc, Donald (Debbie) Johanek, Mishicot, and Dean (Tammy) Johanek, Wausaukee; 
two nieces: Florence (Herman) Burmeister, Two Rivers, and Audrey Johanek of Zander; 
several great nieces & nephews and cousins also survive. In addition to his parents, 
he was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel (Evelyn) Johanek, Sr.; a sister, 
Helen (Frank) Grimm; and a nephew, Daniel Johanek, Jr. 
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at St. Isadore 
the Farmer Parish in Tisch Mills. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Dennis Drury, assisted by Deacon Bob Pribek. Burial will follow in the 
parish cemetery. 
Friends may call at St. Isadore the Farmer Parish in Tisch Mills, from 3:30 p.m. 
until the time of Mass at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. There will be no visitation 
held this evening. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Johanek 
family with funeral arrangements. The Johanek family would like to express special 
thanks to the entire staff of the Hamilton Care Center, and the doctors and nurses 
at Aurora Hospital for the compassionate care extended to Celestine.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2011


DANIEL F. JOHANEK JR.    (d. 2007)

Daniel F. Johanek Jr., age 63, of 4108 W. Zander Road, Denmark, entered into 
eternal life on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at the Aurora Baycare Medical Center 
in Green Bay. 
Dan was born on April 26, 1944, in Manitowoc, to Daniel and Evelyn (Novy) Johanek, 
and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School, 
graduating with the class of 1962. He married the former Audrey Rezek on May 1, 
1965, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills. Dan 
was employed as a truck driver for the Vinton Construction Company in Manitowoc 
for 32 years. He was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills. He was also a member of the Tisch 
Mills Squeekers Sip Club. Dan enjoyed riding his moped, playing cards, watching 
little league baseball, and watching his grandson play soccer. He also enjoyed 
fishing, and was an avid NASCAR and Green Bay Packer fan. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Dan was also preceded in death by his mother: Evelyn; his father-in-law and mother-
in-law: Hugo and Helen Rezek; and by a brother-in-law: Lester. 
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Lambert-Eckert 
Funeral Home in Mishicot. There will be a 7 p.m. parish wake service on Friday 
evening at the funeral home, led by Deacon Bob Pribek. 
Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at St. Isidore 
the Farmer Catholic Church Tisch Mills site. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 
at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at the church with the Rev. Dennis Drury 
officiating, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. 
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 21, 2007 


DANIEL W. JOHANEK    (d. 2009)

Daniel W. Johanek Sr. age 92 of Mishicot entered eternal life on Thursday 
afternoon, Jan. 29, 2009 at Shady Lane in Manitowoc.
He was born on July 7, 1916 in the town of Two Creeks, to the late Thomas 
and Catherine (Schleis) Johanek and has been a life long area resident. Dan 
served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. where he was a 
baker. On June 5, 1943 he married the former Evelyn Novy, and she preceded 
him in death on Nov. 4, 1980. He later married Gladys Schroeder Paplham on 
Dec. 8, 2001. He worked as a carpenter for Bohachek Builders, and for the 
past 30-plus years he was self employed carpenter.He also farmed for many 
years in the town of Mishicot. He was well known as the local handyman in 
the Mishicot and Tisch Mills area. He was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer 
Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, where he sang in the men's Holy Name Choir. 
He was also a member of the WI Czech Chorallers and a former member of the 
Squeeker's Sip Club.
Survivors include his wife; three sons and four daughters-in-laws, 11 grand-
children; 3 great-grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; and 17 step-great-
grandchildren. He is further survived by 6 step-children. Survived by one 
brother; two sisters-in-laws; two brothers-in-laws. In addition to his parents 
and his first wife, he was also preceded in death by one son: Daniel Johanek 
Jr.; one sister: Helen (Frank) Grimm; one brother-in-law and a nephew.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, 
at St Isidore the Farmer Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church in Tisch Mills. 
Burial in the parish Cemetery.
Herald Times Reporter Jan. 31, 2009


DOROTHY H. JOHANEK

Dorothy H. Johanek, age 71, a resident of Tisch Mills, died Thursday, 
May 13, 1999, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am. on Monday. May 17, 1999, 
at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, 
with the Rev. Gerald B. Kernpen, O. Praem officiating with burial in the 
church cemetery.
Dorothy was born July 3, 1927, in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, 
daughter of the late Frank and Florence Valenta Roidt. She has been a 
lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Kewaunee High School and 
married Eugene Johanek, June 21, 1947, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin 
Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. She was a member of the Nativity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, where she taught C.C.D. She was a 
member of the Rosary Society of the church, and assisted in making the 
church bulletins for many years. She enjoy crocheting and making afghans 
and crafts.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene; one brother-in-law and sister-in-
law, Jacob and Sandra Johanek, Green Bay; two nephews, Brian (Linda) 
Johanek, Green Bay, and Paul Johanek, Schofield; one niece, Shelly (Drew) 
Lincoln, Greenleaf; grandnieces and grandnephews.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 1 p.m. until 
3 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 1999, and after 9 a.m. on Monday, at the church 
before the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 14, 1999


EDNA JOHANEK

Edna A. Johanek, age 89, a resident of the Kewaunee Health Care Center in 
Kewaunee, entered into eternal life Thursday afternoon, March 27, 2008 at the 
center. 
Edna was born April 3, 1918 in the township of Carlton-Kewaunee Co. to the late 
Ernest and Lillian Robinson Pisha. She married Richard Johanek Nov. 26, 1936 at 
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norman. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1994. 
Edna loved cleaning and babysitting in the Tisch Mills and Norman area's for 
many years. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. 
Survivors include one niece, Patricia (Pisha) Jurczykowski, of Stangelville; one 
brother Earl (Melanie) Pelnar, of Little Chute; one sister Pearl (Kenneth) Schlies, 
of Green Bay; and by her cousins and grand-nieces and nephews. In addition to her 
parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one brother Melvin 
Pisha who died on March 28, 1985 and by a sister-in-law, Valerie (Knipp) Pisha. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 31, 2008 at St. 
Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch 
Mills, with the Reverend Dennis Drury officiating, with burial to follow in the 
parish cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Monday at the church until the time 
of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. 
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, of Mishicot, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Newspaper not cited. 


ELEANORA JOHANEK

Laura, the 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos Johanek, died and was buried 
last Saturday. The little one has been sick but a few days. We extend our sympathy 
to the bereaved parents.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 3, 1906
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(From county death index: JOHANEK, Laura  Oct 24 1906  v.8 p.75)
(This appears to be Eleanora in this cemetery)


EMILY M. JOHANEK

Emily Marie (Steffel) Johanek, 91, of Route 1, "Sleepy Hollow Road", Denmark, 
Wisconsin. Emily many times said "The Devil don't want me and the Lords not 
ready for me yet"!.  Well, the Lord has now made ready a place for Emily and 
has called her home on December 26, 1990. Emily had been awaiting His call 
since January, 1987 at the Kewaunee Health Care Center where the Caretakers 
administered to her deteriorating body. However, Emily's heart and spirit 
remained strong to the very end. Because of the deteriorated condition, the 
casket will remain closed according to Emily's and the familiy's wishes.
Emily was the daughter of Anna and Frank Steffel of Pilsen, Wisconsin and was 
well known for her cooking and baking for weddings, especially her rye bread.  
Emily was preceded in death by husband, Joseph J. Johanek, perhaps best known 
for his road building ability for Kewaunee County and  being a Deputy for the 
Kewaunee Sheriff's Department from 1929 until his passing in 1965.
Survivors are her son, Al Johanek (a/k/a Jay Wells) and his wife, Grace of 
Appleton, Wisconsin, grandson, Jay A. Johanek and his wife, Debbie and daughter, 
Tavya of Lawton, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Gail Marie Johanek, now residing on 
the family farm on Sleepy Hollow Road, Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County; a 
sister, Mrs. Matt (Eva) Zima of Route 1, Denmark, Wisconsin; a brother, Andrew 
Steffel of Green Bay, Wisconsin; stepson, Tony Wagner and his family of Appleton, 
Wisconsin.
Interment will be at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Tisch Mills following a Mass at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2 pm Saturday, December 29.  A memorial wake will 
be at Knutson-Boettcher-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, from 4 pm to 9 pm Friday 
and prior to the procession to the church. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. 
Mary's Parish, Tisch Mills are requested.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Dec. 27, 1990 page B8


EUGENE J. JOHANEK

Eugene J. Johanek, age 77, a resident of Tisch Mills, died Wednesday, 
May 2, 2001 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon Friday, May 4, 2001 at Nativity 
of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, with the 
Reverend Joseph Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery 
with graveside military rites accorded by the Carlton American Legion Post 
#538.
Eugene was born March 30, 1924 in Kewaunee County to the late Jacob and 
Emily Pilzak Johanek and has been a lifelong area resident. He married 
the former Dorothy Roidt, June 21, 1947 at Nativity of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills. She preceded him in death 
on May 13, 1999. He served in the United States Army during WWII in 
Japan and the Philippines. Mr. Johanek was employed by the Hamilton 
Manufacturing Company for over 40 years. He played for several bands, 
including the Joe Karmen Band, Bill Siebold Band, the Two Creeks Farm 
Hands, and the Mark Jirkovec Band. He was a member of Nativity of the 
Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, the Czechs of Norman and the Carlton 
American Legion Post #538.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law; Jacob and Sandra Johanek, 
Green Bay. Two nephews Brian and Linka Johanek, Green Bay; Paul and 
Rachael Johanek, Wausau. One niece, Shelly and Drew Lincoln, Greenleaf. 
Grand nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. on Friday at Nativity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, until the time of service 
at 12 noon. There will be an 11 a.m. Memorial Service conducted by the Carlton 
American Legion Post #538 at the church. There will be no Thursday evening
visitation.
The Lambert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Johanek Family with 
funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, May 3, 2001 pg. A6


EVELYN JOHANEK   (d. 1928)

BLOOD POISON VICTIM BURIED THIS MORNING 
Many from here attended funeral services at Tisch Mills this morning 
for Miss Evelyn Johanek, who died Tuesday at the hospital from blood 
poisoning. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 
Johanek and has been employed at the Hotel Manitowoc. She was up and 
about last Saturday when she was stricken and removed to the hospital. 
Besides the parents, two sisters and a brother survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, July 5, 1928 


EVELYN A. JOHANEK    (d. 1980)

Mrs. Evelyn Johanek of Mishicot, died Tuesday evening Nov. 4, 1980 at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Burial in parish 
cemetery.
Mrs. Johanek, nee Evelyn Novy, was born May 12, 1918 in the Town of Gilbert, 
daughter of Joseph and Helen Rezek Novy. She was married to Daniel W. Johanek 
June 5, 1943 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. She had been employed 
with Paragon Electric Company 12 years and baked and decorated cakes in her 
own business 10 years and with Krauses Shopping Center.
Survivors include her husband, four sons and daughters-in-laws. Her parents a 
brother and sister. Five grandchildren.An infant brother preceded her in death.
*******
Mrs. Daniel (Evelyn) Johanek, 62, of 14617 Highway 163, Mishicot, died Tuesday 
evening, November 4 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Joseph Lutheran 
will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Johanek, nee Evelyn Novy, was born May 12, 1918, in the Town of Gibson, 
daughter of Joseph and Helen Rezek Novy. She was married to Daniel W. Johanek 
June 5, 1943, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. She had been employed 
with Paragon Electric Company 12 years and baked and decorated cakes in her own 
business 10 years and with Krauses Shopping Center, Mishicot, for 3 years. Mrs. 
Joahnek (sic) was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was a member and past 
officer of the Rosary Society and a member of the Czechs of Norman.
Survivors include her husband, four sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel Jr. and 
Audrey of Route 1, Denmark, David and Nancy of Manitowoc, Donald and Debbie of 
Route 1, Mishicot, and Dean and his fiancee' Tammy on the home farm; her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Novy, Route 1, Whitelaw; a brother, Frank Novy of Two Rivers; 
a sister, Mrs. Amelia Risch of Manitowoc Rapids and five grandchildren (private) 
and nieces and nephews. An infant brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1980 P.3
 

FRANCES JOHANEK

Mrs. Joseph A. Johanek, 79, longtime Town of Two Creeks resident, died Saturday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient three 
weeks. She had been residing at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, the past two years. 
Funeral services will be at 9:154 a.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. 
Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Mrs. Johanek, nee Frances Bauer, was born Oct, 11, 1883, in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late John and Kathrina Bauer. She was married 
in September of 1904 to John A. Johanek at Norman, Kewaunee County, after which 
she resided on a farm in the Town of Two Creeks untll her residence at Shady Lane 
in 1961
Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ernst Nachtman of Glen Ellyn, 
Ill., and Mrs. Charles Zellner, of Milwaukee, a son, Robert, of Manitowoc and 
three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
o’clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1963  P. 3


FRANK JOHANEK   (d. 1946)

Frank Johanek, 73, retired farmer, died at his home in Tisch Mills 
early today after a six weeks illness.
He was born in Chicago in 1872 and when a child his parents moved to 
Carlton, Kewaunee County. In 1898, he married Miss Barbara Hruska. 
They located on a farm in Carlton. Ten years ago, they moved to Tisch 
Mills. 
Survivors are the wife; three sons, Joseph of Tisch Mills, Julius of 
Two Creeks, and Richard on the home farm in Carlton; daughter, Mrs. 
Lee Northcliff of Barrington, Ill.; three brothers, John of Los Angeles, 
Joseph and Thomas of Two Creeks; sister, Mrs. John Krause of Two Rivers; 
and five grandchildren. 
The body will be moved from the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home to the 
Konop home in Tisch Mills Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be 
held at the Konop home at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s 
Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. John Rous officiating. 
The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 16, 1946


JOSEPH JOHANEK   (d. 1965)

Joseph J. Johanek, 68, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Thursday noon at St. 
Mary Kewaunee Memorial Area Hospital after a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller, officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery. 
Jr. Johanek was born Sep. 8, 1896, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
County, son of the late Stephen and Anna Zachek Johanek. He lived in 
the area all his life. He married Emily Steffel Nov. 28, 1917, at 
Pilsen. He worked for the Kewaunee County Highway Dept. 40 years, 
retiring two years ago. He was a member of the Squeekers Club, Tisch 
Mills. 
He is survived by his wife; a son Alvin of Beloit; five brothers, 
Jacob of Rt. 1, Denmark, Steve of Rt. 1, Maribel, Charles of Milwaukee, 
Anton of Rt. 2, Kewaunee, and Edward of Tisch Mills; two sisters, Mrs. 
Mary Staral of Norman and Mrs. Carl Eslinger of Neillsville; and two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 p.m. Saturday 
where at 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, the Rosary will be recited. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 13, 1965


JOSEPH A. JOHANEK    (d. 1963)

Joseph J. Johanek, 83, of Two Rivers, A lifelong resident of Two Creek, died 
Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient 
for eight months.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Johanek was born Oct. 14, 1879, in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the late 
Thomas and Mary Parma Johanek. He resided on the farm on which he was born 
until two years ago when he became a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. 
The U.S. Air Force Radar Base is located on the Johanek farm. Mr. Johanek 
married the former Frances Bauer at Norman. She died in February this year.
Surviving are two daughters, a son. Two brothers, John in Los Angeles, Calif. 
and Thomas of Two Rivers, and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sept. 3, 1963 


JULIUS JOHANEK

Julius J. Johanek, age 90, of 5028 Johanek Rd., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, 
December 14, 1993, at the Hamilton Memorial Home.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills. The Rev. Gerald Kempen will officiate with burial in the parish 
cemetery.
He was born October 9, 1903, in the the (sic) Town of Carleton, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late Frank and Barbara Hruska Johanek. He attended the Town of Carleton 
district schools. On September 27, 1933, he married the former Marcella Deja at 
St. Mary's Church, Tisch Mills. He was a carpenter by trade before operating a 
farm in the Town of Two Rivers since 1937, he retired in 1969. He was a musician 
playing the trumpet with local bands, he also played with Blahniks of Kewaunee and 
memories of Bohemia. He was a member of the Squeekers Sip club and a member of the 
Holy Name of St. Mary's Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marcella; one son, Allen, of Two Creeks; one daughter 
and son-in-law, Janice and Larry Lischka, Two Rivers; one brother, Richard Johanek, 
Kewaunee; seven grandchildren, Barbara and Bruce Tesarik, Tisch Mills, Mary Johanek, 
Two Rivers, Karen and Russel Strutz, Two Creeks, Mark and Sarah Johanek, Two Creeks, 
Judy and Glen Johanek, Two Rivers, John Lischka, Two Rivers; two great grandchildren, 
Shawn and Thomas Lischka, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel from 4-8 p.m. on Friday 
evening. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, December 15, 1993 P. A2


MARCELLA JOHANEK

Marcella Johanek, age 86, of 5028 Johanek Road, Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon, 
September 7, 1997, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 1997, at the 
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Tisch Mills. Officiating at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Kempen with burial to follow in the parish 
cemetery.
Marcella was born August 4, 1911, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late George and 
Rose Frisch Deja. She attended the Lake-View School, Two Creeks. On September 27, 
1933, she married Julius Johanek at Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death 
December 14, 1993. The couple farmed in the town of Two Creeks for many years. 
Marcella was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary's Church.
Survivors include one son, Allen Johanek, Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, 
Janice and Larry Lischka, Two Rivers; seven grandchildren, Barbara and Bruce Tesarik, 
Tisch Mills, Mary and Ron Glaser, Karen and Russel Strutz, Mark and Sarah Johanek, 
all of Two Rivers, John Lischka and his special friend, Amy Maertz, Mishicot, Jody 
Johanek and her fiance Jimmy Cullen, Luxemburg, Glen Johanek and his special friend 
Karen Coppersmith, Two Rivers; four great-grandchildren, Shawn and Thomas Lischka, 
Nicole and Meghan Strutz, all of Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law, Betty Deja, Two 
Rivers, Edna Johanek, Kewaunee. Marcella was also preceded in death by two brothers, 
Leo and Clarence Deja.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, from 4-8 p.m. 
Wednesday and at the church on Thursday after 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 11 a.m. 
A parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday by Father Kempen.
She will be sadly missed by her son, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and great-
grandchildren.
Herald Times Reporter, September 9, 1997 P. A2


RICHARD JOHANEK

Richard Johanek, age 80, formerly of the town of Carlton, died Saturday afternoon, 
December 31, 1994, at the Kewaunee Health Care Center.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 1995, at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald Kempen will officiate with 
burial in the parish cemetery.
He was born April 3, 1914, in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, son of the 
late Frank and Barbara Hruska Johanek. He was married on November 26, 1936, to 
Edna Pisha at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Norman. They farmed on the home farm 
until moving to Kewaunee in 1919 (sic). Richard was a muscian, for many years 
playing with local polka bands.
Survivors include his wife, Edna, Kewaunee; nieces and nephews. He was preceded 
in death by two brothers, Joseph and Julius, one sister, Emma Northcliffe, a 
brother-in-law, Melvin Pisha.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday 
and Wednesday until leaving for the church at 10 a.m. There will be a prayer 
service at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2, 1995 P. A2


STEPHEN JOHANEK

Stephen (Steve) Johanek, Sr., age 89, of Tisch Mills, formerly of Cooperstown, 
died Tuesday afternoon, March 9, 1993, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic 
Church Cooperstown, the Rev. Thomas R. Stocker will officiate with burial at 
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
He was born on February 27, 1904, son of the late Stephen and Anna Zachek Johanek. 
He was married on October 11, 1927, to Albinia Hanek, at St. Lawrence Catholic 
Church, Stangelville. He worked since age 17 for various road and building 
contractors including federal construction projects in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, 
Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. He was then employed with Zeman Construction from 1949 
until retiring. He was a 50 year member of the Heavy Construction Carpenters Union 
Local 2274, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Survivors include his wife, Albinia, Tisch Mills; one son and daughter-in-law, 
Stephen Jr. and Griselda Johanek, Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Stella Eslinger, 
Neillsville; two grandchildren, Michael, Mishicot and Robert of Spencer; two great 
grandchildren, Paul and Steven. Preceded in death by seven brothers, Jacob, Joseph, 
Wencil, Frank, Anton, Charles and Edward. Three sisters, Mary Staral, Anna Blahnik, 
and Emily.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4-9 p.m., Friday with a 
parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1993 P. A2


THOMAS JOHANEK   (d. 1964)

Thomas Johanek, 79, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, the last of the early 
brass band musicians in the area, playing a bass horn, died Thursday 
night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had been a patient 
seven weeks. 
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Johanek was born Dec. 14, 1885, in the Town of Two Creeks on the 
site of the former Air Force Radar Base, son of the late Thomas and 
Mary Parma Johanek. He was engaged in farming his entire lifetime but 
also did carpentry and masonry work in the area until his retirement. 
He was one of the original members of the old Sandy Bay Brass Band, 
later known as the Tisch Mills Brass Band. He was a member of Holy 
Name Society of St. Mary Parish. 
Besides his wife, the former Catherine Schleis, whom he married at 
Norman Nov. 23, 1919, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Frank Grimm, of Two 
Rivers; two sons, Daniel of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Celestine, on the 
home farm; a brother John of Los Angeles, Calif., and six grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Sunday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 24, 1964


ALBERT KAISER

Albert Kaiser, Tisch Mills Pioneer, Dies At Home of Son.
Ill but three days, a pioneer resident of Tisch Mills, passed away 
there last night. He was 77 years of age. For the past several years, 
he had been living a retired life at the home of his son Joseph. 
Burial will take place Monday morning at 10 o’clock from the St. Mary 
Catholic Church at Tisch Mills, with interment in the cemetery there. 
The deceased was born in Bohemia and came to this country with his 
parents when an infant. The family settled at Tisch Mills. He was 
married there to Mary Hallada who passed away nine years ago. Two sons, 
Joseph and John of Tisch Mills, and one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Benish, of 
Mishicot, survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 20, 1931


ANNA KAISER

Mrs. John Kaiser, 70, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died Wednesday night 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 
the past two weeks. 
Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the Klein & 
Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Interment 
will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Mrs. Kaiser, nee Anna Jansky, was born Jan 2, 1887, in the Town of 
Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary 
Stangel Jansky. She was married to John Kaiser, June 11, 1907, at 
St. Mary Church. He preceded her in death Jan. 28, 1957. Mrs. Kaiser 
was a member of the Altar Society of St. Mary Church for a number 
of years. 
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. John Chervenka of Denmark, Mrs. 
Arthur Schroeder and Mrs. Gordon Hein of Manitowoc, and Mrs. 
Sylvester Sinkula of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; two sons, William of Manitowoc 
and Joseph on the home farm; seven brothers, Joseph and Edward of 
Tisch Mills, Frank and Victor of Manitowoc, Emil of Chicago, Otto 
of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Louis of Rockwood, Manitowoc County; 21 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Friday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1957


CHARLES KAISER

Charles J. "Charlie" Kaiser, age 69, of 1819 11th St., Two Rivers, departed 
his worldly home on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Aurora BayCare Medical 
Center, Green Bay, surrounded by his family.
Charles was born January 14, 1942, in Kewaunee, a son of the late Joseph and 
Helen (Pries) Kaiser. Charlie attended grade school in the Tisch Mills school 
district and graduated from Mishicot High School as part of the class of 1959. 
He joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany with the combat engineers from 
1962-1965. Charlie received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army and 
transferred to the the U.S. Navy where he served his country as a member of 
the SeaBees. Charlie married Doris Mae Wilson on April 19, 1973 and worked in 
construction and truck driving until his retirement in 2004. He was a teamster 
member for almost 40 years and worked 31 years for F. Radandt Sons. Charlie 
loved watching football and baseball; especially his Milwaukee Brewers. He 
also enjoyed time fishing and especially deer hungting in the north woods with 
his sons.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Doris Mae (Wilson) Kaiser; three sons and a 
daughter-in-law, Steven (Lisa) Kaiser, Green Bay; Shawn Kaiser, Two Rivers, 
and his special friend, Kristi; and Joseph Kaiser, also of Two Rivers and his 
special friend, Kari. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Hailey, Two 
Rivers; two stepchildren, Marilyn (Virgil) Schleis, Tisch Mills; Mark (Ann) 
Lambert, Casco; five step-grandchildren, Joshua and Tara Lambert, Casco; 
Rebecca Schleis, Chicago; Matthiew Schleis, Milwaukee; and Mikaela Schleis, 
San Francisco. Further survivors include a brother, Gerald Kaiser, Singapore, 
Singapore; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Marion Domnitz, Two Rivers; 
Diane (James) Dorner, Luxemburg; Doris Dotson, Green Bay; brothers-in-law, 
Norman, Richard, Joseph, John, Gerald and Ronald Wilson; sisters-in-law, 
Roberta Tice, Joan Taylor and Corrine Pekarek; as well as many nieces and 
nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one 
sister, LaVerne (Kaiser) Konop; two brothers-in-law, Shelly Domnitz and 
Donlyn Konop; an infant brother, Joseph; and one sister-in-law, Shirley 
Doubek.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister LaVerne 
(Kaiser) Konop; two brothers-in-law: Shelly Domnitz and Donlyn Konop; an infant 
brother: Joseph and one sister-in-law: Shirley Doubek.
Per his request, there will be no services. Burial of his cremated remains will 
be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tisch Mills, at a later date.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Kaiser 
family with arrangements.
A special poem from Hailey Kaiser:
Dear Grandpa, 
You lived a long and happy life
Grew up and married a wonderful wife
Had three amazing sons and watched them grow
Their names are Steve, Shawn and Joe
You gave us memories we won't forget
We all made mistakes we will regret
You made it a very long way
Now we would like to say
The family loves you so
We're all relieved you finally let go
No more pain for you to bear
You'll live forever in our hearts, I swear.
The Kaiser family would like to extend a special thanks to the staffs at Aurora 
Medical Center, Two Rivers, Aurora BayCare Medical Center and Aurora VNA Hospice, 
Green Bay. Words cannot express our appreciation for the care you gave to both 
Charlie and the family.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2011


DORIS MAE KAISER

Doris Mae Kaiseer, age 74, of 1819 11th st., Two Rivers, departed her worldly 
home to be with her husband, Charlie, on February 21, 2014. Charlie preceded 
her in death on December 28, 2011.
Doris was born on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1938, in Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late Joseph and Agnes (Gehrke) Wilson. Doris attended St. Mark's Grade School 
and Washington High School in Two Rivers. She worked as a waitress for many 
years and also worked in the meat department at Sentry and later worked at Evan's 
Department Store for 10 years before retiring in 2001. Doris married Charles 
Kaiser on April 19, 1973, in Manitowoc. She enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren 
and also other children for years between working out of the home.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents: Joseph and Agnes and her hsuband: Charles, she was 
also preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Joseph and Helen 
Kaiser; one sister: Shirley Doubek; a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law: 
LaVerne and Donnlyn Konop and Shelly Domnitz.
According to Doris' wishes, there will be no funeral services held. Burial of 
her cremated remains will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tisch Mills, at a later 
date.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Kaiser 
family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2014


HELEN E. KAISER

Helen E. Kaiser, age 85, of 3327 E. County Hwy BB, Tisch Mills, died Sunday, 
July 14, 202, at the Aurora Bay Care Center in Green Bay. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at Nativity of the 
Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, with the Reverend Joseph 
Coopmans, O.Praem officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Helen was born September 4, 1916 in the town of Gibson to the late Emil and Mary 
Hrdina Pries, and has been a lifelong area resident. She attended the Kettle 
Range School. Helen married Joseph L. Kaiser on November 26, 1935. He preceded 
her in death on November 29, 1999. She and her husband owned and operated a dairy 
farm in Tisch Mills for many years. She was a member of Nativity of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, and the rosary society of the church. 
She saw a former member of the Tisch Mills Homemakers Club. Helen was an excellent 
cook and baker.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Marion and Sheldon Domnitz, of 
Two Rivers, Diane and James Dorner, of Luxemburg, Doris Schultz of Manitowoc, and 
her special friend Roy Smith, Donlyln (sic) Konop, of Stangelville; two sons and 
one daughter-in-law, Charles and Doris Mae Kaiser, of Two Rivers, Gerald J. Kaiser 
of Tisch Mills. She is further survived by 13 grandchildren, including a special 
grandson Jerome Schultz, and his fiancé Taya, and by 13 great-grandchildren; two 
sisters, Alice Sleger, of Manitowoc, Lucy Prucha, of Two Rivers; five sisters-in-
law and a brother-in-law, Evelyn Kaiser, of Manitowoc, Helen Chervenka, of 
Stangelville, Mayme Schroeder, of Manitowoc, Emily Hein, of Manitowoc, Dorothy and 
Sylvester Sinkula, of Norman nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one 
daughter, LaVerne Konop, and an infant son Joseph Jr.; six brothers-in-law, Arthur 
Schroeder, Joseph Prucha, Victor Sleger, Gordon Hein, John Chervenka, and Bill 
Kaiser.
Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lambert Funeral 
Home in Mishicot. There will be a parish wake service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the 
funeral home. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the Lambert 
Funeral Home until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Nativity of the blessed Virgin 
Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills.
The Kaiser family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Father David Plier, 
Reverend David Darrington, Reverend Linda Pliska, and the entire staff of th Aurora 
Bay Care Center in Green Bay for their prayers, special care and concern shown to our 
family during mother's illness.
Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 2002  P. A3


JACOB KAISER

Jacob Kaiser
birth: 1825 Bohemia
death: 30 July 1904 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Tisch Mills
residence: 1904 Mishicot
father: Martin Kaiser
mother: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHN KAISER

John Kaiser, 72, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly early 
Monday night of a heart attack at his farm home.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Klein and
Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating.
Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Kaiser was born in the Town of Mishicot, June 27, 1883, a son 
of the late Albert and Mary Hallada Kaiser. He married the former
Anna Jansky at Tisch Mills June 11, 1907. He was the last surviving
member of the Kaiser family and lived his entire life on the home
farm. He retired in 1949.
For many years he was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary
Church.
Besides his wife he leaves four daughters, Mrs. John Chervenka of
Denmark, Mrs. Arthur Schroeder and Mrs. Gordon Hein of Manitowoc and
Mrs. Sylvester Sinkula of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; two sons, William of
Manitowoc, and Joseph on the home farm; 21 grandchildren, and two
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1957  P.9


JOSEPH KAISER    (d. 1999)

Joseph L. Kaiser, age 85, of 3327 E. County Highway BB, Two Rivers, died Monday, 
November 29, 1999, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 3, 1999, at 
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, with the Rev. 
John Neuser officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Joseph was born September 30, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Anna 
Jansky Kaiser and has been a life long area resident. He married the former Helen 
Pries November 26, 1935, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. The couple 
celebrated 64 years of marriage this past Friday. Mr. Kaiser owned and operated 
a dairy farm in the town of Mishicot for many years and also worked at the Mirro 
Company. After his retirement, he still enjoyed helping on the family farm and 
liked driving his tractor. He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills and the Holy Name Society of the church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Helen; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marion 
and Sheldon Domnitz, Two Rivers, Diane and James Dorner, Luxemburg, Doris Schultz, 
Manitowoc, Donlyn Konop, Stangelville; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Charles 
and Doris Mae Kaiser, Two Rivers, Gerald Kaiser, rural Two Rivers; 13 grandchildren; 
11 great grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Helen and John 
Chervenka, Denmark, Mayme Schroeder, Manitowoc, Emily and Gordon Hein, Manitowoc, 
Dorothy and Sylvester Sinkula, Kewaunee; three sisters-in-law, Evelyn Kaiser, 
Manitowoc, Alice Sleger, Manitowoc, Lucy Prucha, Two Rivers; many nieces and nephews 
also survive. Mr. Kaiser was also preceded in death by one infant son, Albert; one 
daughter, LaVerne Konop; one brother, William Kaiser and three brothers-in-law, 
Arthur Schroeder, Joseph Prucha and Victor Sleger.
Relatives and friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 1999, at the 
Lambert Funeral Home, in Mishicot. A Parish Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. 
Thursday, at the funeral home. Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Friday, at 
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, until the time of 
Mass at 10:30 a.m.
The Kaiser family wishes to express their gratitude and thanks to the doctors and 
entire staff of the Two Rivers Community Hospital for their love, special care and 
concern shown to our family during Joseph's illness.
Herald Times Reporter, December 1, 1999 P. A2


MARY KAISER    (d. 1914)

Tisch Mills:
Mrs. Mary Kaiser, a highly respected old lady of this vicinity died at the family 
home on Tuesday morning, burial taking place Thursday from the Catholic Church, Rev. 
Fr. Prochaska officiating. Grandma Kaiser, as she was familiarly known, was one of 
the earliest pioneers who came to this country with her husband from Bohemia in the 
early 50's and by hard work and perserverance had to overcome a great any burdensome 
obstacles but toward her old age has lived in comfort although being an invalid for 
the past eighteen years. The surviving relatives are four sons and four daughters, 
also many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 10, 1914


MARY KAISER   (d. 1921)

Mishicot Pioneer Dies At Hospital Here
Mrs. Mary Kaiser, 62, wife of Albert Kaiser of Mishicot, died at 
the Holy Family Hospital this morning. Deceased was born in Bohemia, 
June 24, 1859, and came to this country many years ago to locate in 
Mishicot. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock 
with service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and burial will be in 
Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, September 29, 1921
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Notes From Mishicot:
Mrs. Mary Kaiser died Thursday morning at her home in the town of Mishicot aged 
62 years. Her death was due to typhoid fever.
Mrs. Kaiser was born in Bohemia and came to this country many years ago. The 
funeral was held on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from St. Mary’s church. 
Interment took place at Tisch Mills. Mrs. Kaiser is survived by her husband and 
several children.
The Manitowoc Pilot, October 6, 1921


ALICE KANERA

Alice M. Kanera, age 89, a resident of the Kewuanee Health Care Center, died 
Thursday afternoon, June 17, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kewaunee.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 1999, at Nativity 
of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Officiating at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Kempen O.Pream with burial to follow in 
the church cemetery.
Alice was born August 16, 1909, in Two Creeks, Wis., daughter of the late Ignatz 
and Annie Riha Wojta. She attended Washington High School in Two Rivers. On 
November 28, 1929, she married Louis Kanera at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin 
Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Louis preceded her in death in 1974. The couple 
successfully farmed in the township of Carlton for 45 years. Alice continued to 
stay on the family farm after her husbands death for many years. She eventually 
sold the farm and moved to Kewaunee where she retired. Alice was a member of the 
Rosary and Altar Society of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Hilary and Marion Wojta, Two Creeks; 
one sister, Dorothy W. Stangel, Kewaunee; two sisters-in-law, Angeline Wojta, Two 
Rivers, Lillian Kanera, Manitowoc. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. Alice was also preceded in death by three sisters, 
Adelaide Kubiak, Anna Wojta and Angeline Wojta; and one brother, Ignatz A. Wojta.
The family will greet relatives and friends Wednesday morning June 23, 1999, from 
9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 1999 P. A2


ANNA KANERA

Funeral services for Miss Ann Kanera, 69, of 1521 W. Clybourn St., Milwaukee, 
former Mishicot area resident who died Friday at a Milwaukee hospital, will be 
at 9:30 am Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot and at 10 am at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Donald Feller will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Kanera was born Oct. 4, 1897 in the Town of Carlton, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Mary Spina Kanera. She graduated from Euclair Beauty School, Milwaukee 
and for more than 30 years owned and operated Ann's Beauty Studio, Milwaukee. 
She later was employed at Famous Beauty Shop, Milwaukee until retiring four years 
ago. She was a member of Gesu Catholic church, Milwaukee.
Survivors include four brothers, Louis of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, Wencil and Daniel 
of Manitowoc and Joseph Jr., of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; three sisters, Mrs. George 
(Lucille) Schramel, Mrs. Charles (Helen) Uecker of Milwaukee and Mrs. Arnold 
(Mamie) Lambert of Rt. 1, Kewaunee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Nov. 26, 1966 page M9


FRANK KANERA

Frank Kanera, 84, of route 1, Kewaunee, died early this morning at 
the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Specht 
Funeral Home in Mishicot and at 10 o’clock at the St. Mary Catholic 
Church in Tisch Mills with the Rev. William Haymauer of Norman 
officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Mary Cemetery. 
Born in Bohemia in 1863, Mr. Kanera came to this country when 11 
years of age to live with a brother Joseph on the Kanera farm on 
route 1, Kewaunee. He had remained there ever since, working on 
farms in the area. He never married. 
Surviving are the brother Joseph and another brother John of Kewaunee. 
The body may be viewed at the Specht Funeral Home from Sunday afternoon 
until the time of services. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. 
Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 29, 1947 


JOSEFA KANERA

Tisch Mills:
The funeral procession of Mr. Kanera passed through here last week. 
He was buried in St. Mary’s churchyard at ten o’clock.
The Manitowoc Pilot, March 27, 1902
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Joseph Kanera
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Joseph Kanera
Event Type Death
Event Date 1902
Event Place Carlton, Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Residence Place Carlton, Wis
Gender Male
Age 69
Widowed
Race white
Occupation farmer at rest
Birth Date 1833
Birth Year (Estimated) 1833
Birthplace Bohemia, Europe
Burial Place Tisch Mills, Wis.
Cemetery St. Mary's
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch


JOSEPH KANERA    (d. 1965)

Funeral services for Joseph Kanera, 95, of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, who 
died Wednesday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, were at 
9 a.m. Saturday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 9:30 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. James 
Geenan officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. 
Pallbearers were Ronald, Richard and George Lambert, Daniel 
Kanera, Jr., Melvin Jergenson and Joseph Ratajczak.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1965. 


JOSEPH KANERA    (d. 1992)

Joey Kanera(sic), age 84, of Route 1, Kewaunee, died Friday morning, May 1, 1992, 
at the Kewaunee Health Care Center.
The Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Ralph Hermsen will officiate with burial at the parish 
cemetery.
He was born in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, November 12, 1907, son of the 
late Joseph and Mary Kanera. He lived on the homestead farm his entire life.
He is survived by one brother, Wenzil Kanera of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. 
Lucille Schramel and Mrs. Helen Uecker, both of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Mayme Lambert 
of rural Kewaunee. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna, and two brothers, 
Louis and Daniel Kanera.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday at the Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot 
with parish memorial services at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 1992 


KATERINA KANERA

Mrs. Jos. Canejra of this town died after a brief illness of a little more than a week. 
Deceased was born in Bohemia in the year 1846. She was highly esteemed by all 
who knew her. She leaves a husband and four children, all of whom have reached 
the age of maturity to mourn her loss. The body was interred from the Catholic 
Church at Tisch Mills on Tuesday last.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., July 24, 1894


LOUIS KANERA

Louis Kanera, 74, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died early Friday morning at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Monday at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. the Rev. Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kanera was born Oct. 19, 1899 in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, son 
of the late Joseph and Mary Spina Kanera. He married Alice Wojta Nov. 28, 1929 
at Tisch Mills. He farmed all his life.
Survivors include his wife, three brothers, Wenzel and Daniel of Manitowoc and 
Joseph of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; three sisters, Mrs. George Schramel and Mrs. Helen 
Uecker of Milwaukee and Mrs. Arnold Lambert of Rt. 1, Kewaunee. A sister preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 pm 
Sunday, where a memorial service will be held at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 9, 1974 page 2
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(19 Oct. 1899/Aug. 1974/SSDI)


MARY KANERA

Mrs. Joseph Kanera, Rt. 1, Kewaunee, Town of Carlton, died at the 
farm home Saturday night. She had been in failing health for several 
months. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Interment 
will be in the adjoining church cemetery. 
Mrs. Kanera, nee Mary Spina, was born at Algoma in 1877, a daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spina. In 1895, she was married at Algoma 
to Joseph Kanera of the town of Carlton.
Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters, Miss Anna Kanera, Mrs. 
Lucille Schramel, and Mrs. Helen Uecker of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Mayme 
Lambert of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; and four sons, Louis of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, 
Wenzel and David of Manitowoc, and Joseph Kanera, Jr., at home; two 
sisters, Mrs. Frances Sibilsky and Mrs. Dorothy Kostechka of Algoma 
and five grandchildren. 
For many years, Mrs. Kanera was a member of the Rosary Society of St. 
Mary Church. 
Friends may call at the Klein & Steingel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral 
home at 8 p.m. Monday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 2, 1953


ELIZABETH KARMAN

Mrs. Elizabeth Karman, 80, a native of the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, 
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Jergenson, Rt. 3, Kewaunee, 
early Friday, following a brief illness. Since the death of her husband she 
had resided with a son in Milwaukee and the daughter.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the 
adjoining church cemetery.
Mrs. Karman, nee Elizabeth Parma, was born in the town of Carlton in 1873, a 
daughter of the late Matt and Barbara Legner Parma. She was married to Wenzel 
Karman at Tisch Mills, who died in 1940.
Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Jergenson, four sons, Gerald, Milwaukee; 
George, Houston, Texas; Edward, Oneida, Wis., and Otto Karman, Two Rivers, and 
two sisters, Mrs. Emma Doleysh, Green Bay, and Mrs. Mary Ciha, Manitowoc. There 
are six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon until the time of 
services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 31, 1953 P. 17
********
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Karman, 80, who died at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Edward Jergenson, Rt. 3, Kewaunee, early Friday, will be held 
at 9 a.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and 
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Burial will be in St. 
Mary Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
She was married at Tisch Mills in 1890 to Wenzel Karman, who died in 1940.
It was erroneously reported that one of the two surviving sisters was Mrs. 
Emma Doleysh of Green Bay. It should have been Mrs. Emma Doleza.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m., Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 1, 1953 P. 15


JOE F. KARMAN    (d. 1984)

Joe F. Karman, 68, of Route 1, Denmark, died Thursday afternoon, November 29, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Roy Crain. The Holy 
Name Choir will sing. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Karman was born November 17, 1916, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late Joseph G. and Mary Drab Karman. He married Rosemary Schadeberg 
on September 27, 1941, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. He farmed on 
the home farm. Mr. Karman was a musician for over 50 years and they had a 
Testimonial Dinner at Riverdale Ballroom on December 10, 1982. He started with 
his father at an early age and played the trumpet later with the Joe Karman 
Orchestra. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills and the Holy 
Name Society. Mr. Karmen (sic) was a member of the Kewaunee Federation of Musicians 
Local 604, an honorary member of the Manitowoc Musicians Local 195, a member of 
the Wisconsin Polka Boosters and a member of Czecks of Norman and the Wisconsin 
Czecks Association.
Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and 
Peggy Karman of Mishicot and William and Cathy Karman of Route 1, Denmark; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Ken Koenig of Route 1, Denmark, Kay and 
Keith Hein of Green Bay; a brother, Ludger Karman of Manitowoc; four sisters, 
Mrs. Lillian Bates and Mrs. Dan (Irene) Staral of Milwaukee, Mrs. Norman (Mayme) 
Foreman of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Milton (Rosella) Maly of Larrabee, and 14 grand-
children.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 o'clock this Friday 
afternoon where a memorial service will be at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, November 30, 1984 P. 3


JOSEPH G. KARMAN   (d. 1963)

Joseph G. Karman, 80, of 1924 Menasha Av., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning at home. He had been in ill health 4-1/2 years. Funeral 
services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be 
in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Karman was born May 16, 1883, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Karman. He married Mary 
Drab July 10, 1906, at Norman, Wis. They resided in the Town of 
Franklin until moving to Manitowoc a few months ago. 
He was a farmer, carpenter and musician for 65 years, played with 
the Joe Schauer and Reggie Plohar and Mishicot Brass Bands, and for 
25 years had his own orchestra. He was a member of Musicians Local 
No. 195. 
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Gene (Lillian) Bates and Mrs. 
Daniel (Irene) Staral of Milwaukee, Mrs. Norman (Mayme) Foreman of 
Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Milton (Rosella) Maly of Rt. 2, Two 
Rivers; two sons, Ludger of Manitowoc and Joseph, Jr., of Rt. 1, 
Denmark; 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. His wife 
preceded him in death in May. A son and a daughter also preceded 
him in death. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Knutson Funeral Home, 
Denmark, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 9, 1963 


LUCY KARMAN

Notes From Stangelville:
Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Carmen (sic) and took 
from them their six months' old child. The funeral was held from St. 
Mary's Catholic church in Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 16, 1911 pg. 8


MARIE KARMANOVA    (d. 1901)

Miss M. Karman, daughter of George Karman of Bolt, died of 
consumption Sunday.
The Manitowoc Pilot, May 23, 1901
(NOTE: Stone reads Karman)


MARIE KARMAN   (d. 1922)

Tisch Mills--Funeral services for Mrs. George Karman who died on 
Friday were held from St. Mary’s church at 10 o’clock yesterday 
morning and burial took place at the adjoining cemetery, the Rev. 
Father Shimek officiating. 
Mrs. Karman was 72 years of age at the time of her death. Several 
months ago, she complained of general weakness which was followed 
by other complications, and her death came as a relief to her long 
though patient suffering. Being of kind disposition and having a 
good word for those she was best acquainted with, she naturally 
won a large circle of friends. 
Those who survive her are husband; two sons, Wenzel and Joseph, 
with whom she made her home; and two daughters, Mrs. Anna Chada 
and Mrs. Eva Shimel. Sixteen grandchildren, three brothers, Joseph, 
John and Frank Stangel, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Hinesh, also 
survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, March 14, 1922
********
Death called Mrs. George Karman of Bolt, early Friday morning after a short 
illness. Deceased was born in  Bohemia in 1850 and came to America with her 
parents when four years of age. At the age of nineteen she was united in 
marriage to George Karman with whom she resided on a farm in Franklin, 
Kewaunee County.
She leaves to mourn her death, her aged husband and four children, Wencel of 
the Town of Mishicot, Joseph who resides on the home farm, Mrs. F. Schimmel 
of Two Creeks and Mrs. Adolph Chada of Bolt. Also three brothers, Frank, Joe 
and John Stangel and one sister, Mrs. Frank Hynes of Carlton. There are 
eighteen grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday morning at ten o'clock 
from the St. Mary's Catholic Church at Tisch Mills, Rev. Schimek officiating.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 16, 1922


MARY KARMAN

Mrs. Joseph Karman Sr., 78, of 1137 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday 
morning at home following a short illness.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, 
the Rev. H. Mellis officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Karman was born June 13, 1884, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. Drab. She was married to Joseph Karman 
July 10, 1906, in the Town of Carlton. The couple operated a farm in the town 
of Franklin, Kewaunee County, until 1949. For the last two months they resided 
at Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Gene (Lillian) Bates and Mrs. 
Dan (Irene) Staral of Milwaukee, Mrs. Norman (Mayme) Foreman of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
and Mrs. Milton (Rosella) Maly of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; two sons, Ludger of Manitowoc 
and Joseph Jr., of Rt. 1, Denmark; three brothers, Ed of Denver, Colo., and Frank 
and Joseph of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, two sisters, Mrs. Richard Barnes of Chicago and 
Mrs. John Kanera of Kewaunee; 22 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Two Rivers Reporter, May 29, 1963 P. T-3


ROSEMARY KARMAN

Rosemary P. Karman, age 92, formerly of E1684 Bolt Rd., Denmark entered into 
eternal rest on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Odd Fellow's Home, of Green Bay. 
Rosemary was born July 2, 1920 at Clarks Mills to the late William and Anastasia 
Klein Schadeberg and has been a lifelong area resident. She married Joe Karman 
on September 27, 1941 at Clarks Mills and he preceded her in death on November 29, 
1984. She was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church in Tisch Mills 
where she was a member of the Rosary Society. Rosemary served as a volunteer at 
the Mishicot Nutrition Site and the Meals on Wheels program. She was also a 
member of the Kewaunee Co. Homemaker's Association. Rosemary enjoyed playing 
cards, and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. She loved following her husband's 
musical career and traveled twice with her husband's orchestra to Germany.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by a 
daughter: Karen Koenig, a grandaughter (sic): Lily Welsing, and by 5 brothers 
and 3 sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2013 
at St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, in Tisch Mills with the Reverend Ralph 
Merkatoris officiating, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives 
and friends may call after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the church, until the time 
of service at 11:00 a.m. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation. The Karman 
family would like to express a very special thank you to the entire staff of the 
Odd Fellows Home of Green Bay for the love, and special care given to Rosemary 
during her residency there. Your kindness will always be remembered. The Lambert-
Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Karman family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2013


WENCEL KARMAN

Wenzel Karmen(sic), 69, retired Town of Mishicot carpenter and farmer died early 
this morning at 726 South 23rd Street in Manitowoc, where he had made his home 
for the past few months. He had been ill for five months.
Mr. Karmen was born in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County on October 28, 1870, 
a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Karmen. On April 14, 1896 he married Miss 
Elizabeth Parma and the couple farmed in the Town of Mishicot.
Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Edward Jergenson of Kewaunee, route 1; 
four sons, Edward of Manitowoc, George of Houston, Texas, Otto of Two Rivers and 
Gerald of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Chada of Bolt and Mrs. Fred Schimmel 
of Two Creeks; one brother, Joseph of Bolt and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from the Klein and Stangel Inc. 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Interment will be at St. Mary's cemetery in Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Sept. 14, 1940 page 16


ANDREW KASMER

Andrew Kasmer Sr., 77, former Tisch Mills resident, died early Friday morning, 
June 15, at a Nursing Home in Elgin, Illlnois (sic).
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot and 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Roy Crain will 
officiate and burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Kasmer was born Sept. 27, 1906, at Milwaukee, son of the late Herman and 
Catherine Kasmer. She (sic) married Ann Buzzelli on Dec. 29, 1937. She preceded 
him in death in Dec., 1977. The couple came to the Tisch Mills area and farmed 
in 1947 until retirement.
Survivors include two sons, Andrew Kasmer II of Hanover Park, Illnois (sic), 
and Richard Kasmer of Mokena, Illinois; and a sister, Mrs. Victoria Reguly of 
Bradenton, Fla. Seven grandchildren and a great grandson also survive. He was 
preceded in death by a brother.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where 
a memorial service will be a 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 1984 P. 3


ANN KASMER

Mrs. Andrew Kasmer, 57, of Rt. 2, Mishicot, died Thursday evening in Two Rivers 
Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot 
and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Joseph Lutheran 
will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Kasmer, nee Ann Buzzelli, was born May 22, 1920, in Hibbing, Minn., daughter 
of the late Tony and Bess Buzzelli. She was married to Andrew Kasmer Dec. 29, 
1937. The couple came to Tisch Mills in 1947. She was a member of St. Mary 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, Andy of Hanover Park, Ill. and Richard 
of Mokena, Ill.; three brothers, Lawrence of Bakersfield, Calif., James of 
Minneapolis and Theodore of Crooked Lake, Minn., and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call in Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Monday where a memorial 
service will be conducted at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, December 23, 1977 P. 3
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(Ann Kasmer 22 May 1920 Dec 1977/SSDI)


CESLAW KAZMIERSKI 

TISCH MILLS YOUTH FATALLY BURNED SUNDAY
Chester Kazmeriske, 13, Dies of Burns Suffered on Father's Farm Late Yesteday
His body seared and burned until it resembled the bark of a tree,
Chester Kazmeriske, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kazmeriske
town of Mishicot residents was so badly burned while he was playing
about burning stumps on his father's farm, near Tisch Mills on Sunday
afternoon that he died two hours after being found. The boy never
regained consciousness.
No one was with the Kazmeriske lad when the fatal accident occurred
and only from the surroundings where the tragedy happened can the
story of just what took place be reconstructed. The father had been
engaged in dynamiting the burning out stumps on a bad section of the
farm, which was known as the William Ries farm. His son had been with
him during the afternoon. Later in the day the father returned to the
barn to do the evening chores.
Son Stays at Scene
However, the son lingered in the vicinity of the burning stumps. When
at five o'clock in the growing dusk, his son failed to return to the
barnyard Herman Kazmeriske led a search for him. Groans of the boy,
led the searchers to a spot where they found him on the ground with
his clothing all burned from his body. He was removed to the farm home
and Dr. C.J. Skwor of Mishicot summoned. When the latter arrived he saw
that the boy's condition was so critical that it would be useless to 
try and remove him to a hospital.
Without regaining consciousness young Kazmeriske passed away at 7:30
Sunday night. From the position of the body when found by the searchers
it is believed that sparks from the burning stumps set fire to the boy
and his efforts to put out the flames failing, he made a desperate
effort to run to the farm home for help. But he was overcome and fell
in the field where his unconscious form was found by his father some
time later.
Leaves Parents, 2 Brothers and Sister
The remains were removed to an undertaking parlor in Tisch Mills and
burial will take place from the home. Besides his parents the deceased
is survived by one sister and two brothers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 17, 1930  P.2


HERMAN KAZMIERSKI

Herman Kazmierski, 93, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Wednesday evening 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Lambert Funeral 
Home, Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. The Rev. Donald Feller will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Kazmierski was born Sept. 11, 1873, at Warsaw, Poland. He and 
his wife Katherine, whom he married in 1898 in Poland, settled on 
a farm at Tisch Mills which he operated until his death. His wife 
died Oct. 24, 1961. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. 
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Alex, (Victoria) Reguly, of 
Chicago; two sons, Andrew Kasmer, on the home farm, and Stanley 
Kazmierski, of Kenosha, six grandchildren and 10 great-grand-
children. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 3, 1967


KATHERINE KAZMIERSKI

Mrs. Herman Kazmierski, 82, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died late Tuesday 
night at Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient 
more than two years.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Specht Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, 
the Rev. Rudolph Kerch, pastor of St. Lawrence Church, Stangelville, 
officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. 
Mrs. Kazmierski was born Sept. 20, 1879, at Warsaw, Poland. She was 
married at Warsaw to Herman Kazmierski. Her husband immigrated to 
this country in 1910, settling in the Mishicot area. In 1912, with 
her three children, she followed her husband to this country.
Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Alex Reguly of 
Chicago; two sons, Andrew of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Stanley, of 
Kenosha; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 25, 1961


ADOLPH A. KEMPKA

Adolph A. Kempka, 76, of 1433 North 6th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday, October 27, 
1991, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday from the Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, with Rev. William Zimmer officiating. Burial will take place in Tisch Mills 
Cemetery.
He was born October 31, 1914, in Milwaukee, son of the late Anton and Mary Pozanaski 
Kempka. He attended schools here in the Manitowoc area. He married Elizabeth Burish 
on July 22, 1936, in Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary 
this past July. He served in the National Guard as a Staff Sergeant from 1948-1050. 
He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a former member of the 
Manitowoc Eagles, Arie 706. He was a Maintenance Manager for the City of Manitowoc for 
23 years. The couple moved to Florida where he was then a security guard for the First 
Financial Bank of Tampa, Fla. The couple returned to reside here in Manitowoc in 
1983.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two daughters and sons-in-law, Delores, Elizabeth 
and Col. James C. Manatt of N.M., Beverly Marie and Eugene Riesterer of St. Nazienz (sic); 
13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. He is also survived 
by a brother and sister-in-law, Lambert nad Lillian Kempa of Sturgeon Bay; two sisters 
and a brother-in-law; Ethel Kempka of Manitowoc, Diane Kempka of Milwaukee, Mary Jane 
Burish of Manitowoc and Leona and Frank Burish, also of Manitowoc. He is preceded in 
death by three brothers, Howard, Raymond and Leonard.
Friends may call at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 a.m. on Tuesday until the 
time of services. There will be no Monday evening visitation. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials would be appreciated. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 1991  P. B8


ELIZABETH E. KEMPKA

Mrs. Elizabeth E. Kempka, age 87, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon, Sept. 11, 2002 at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002 at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. David Hoffman will celebrate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial with burial of her cremated remains to take place later at St. 
Mary's Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Elizabeth was born Oct. 6, 1914 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and 
Katherine Sloup Buresh. She grew up and attended school in Manitowoc. On July 22, 
1936 she was married to Adolph Kempka at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The couple 
lived in Manitowoc until 1971 when they moved to Zephyrhills, Fla., returning to 
Manitowoc, in 1983. Adolph preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 1991. Elizabeth was 
a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law; Delores (James) Manatt of 
Cloudcroft, N.M.; Beverlee (Eugene) Riesterer of St. Nazianz; seven grandchildren; 
five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-
in-law: Lillian (Lambert) Kempka of Sturgeon Bay; Mary Jane Buresh of Manitowoc; 
one brother and three sisters-in-law: Frank (Leonard) Buresh of Manitowoc; Ethel 
Kempka of Manitowoc; Lucille Vieweger of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends survive. She was preceded in death by an infant brother: Joseph and one 
sister: Joseph and one sister: Josephine Buresh.
Relatives and friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 702 State St., 
Manitowoc, On Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at noon.
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 15, 2002  P. A5


GLADYS M. KENVILLE

Gladys M. Kenville, age 83, of 1615 - 30th St., Two Rivers, passed away 
peacefully on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at her residence.
Gladys was born on Sept. 8, 1926, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Rudolph 
and Anna (Shedivy) Prucha. She attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School, and 
Washington High School, Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1944. On 
July 13, 1946, she married John F. Kenville at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. C.V. Hugo presided at the ceremony. John preceded her in death 
on July 14, 2008. Gladys was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish and St. 
Peter the Fisherman Catholic Council of Women; and loved sewing and knitting for 
her family and friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)  
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, 
Rudy "Butch" Prucha, and one sister, Helen Weber.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with burial to 
be held in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St., Two 
Rivers, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, June 9, 2010. A parish prayer service 
will be held at 7 p.m., led by Fr. Bill. Visitation will continue at the church 
on Thursday morning, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish would be 
appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 2010


JOHN F. KENVILLE

John F. Kenville, age 82, of 1615 30th St., Two Rivers, died on Monday morning, 
July 14, 2008, at his residence.
John was born on Aug. 31, 1925, in Green Bay, son of the late John and Eva 
(Lesperance) Kenville. He attended St. Mark's and St. Luke's grade schools, and 
Washington High School, Two Rivers. John served his country with the U.S. Coast 
Guard, serving from 1943 to 1946. On July 13, 1946, he was united in marriage 
to Gladys Prucha at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. C.V. Hugo 
presided at the ceremony. The couple celebrated 62 years of marriage this past 
Sunday. John was a construction worker, employed with Hoffman Brothers 
Incorporated of Two Rivers for most of his career, retiring in 1988. He was a 
very active, and charter member of the former Holy Redeemer Parish, now St. Peter 
the Fisherman Parish. John enjoyed playing baseball for the Whitecap Brewery Team 
for many years and enjoyed time spent with his family. He especially had a great 
love for his grandkids and great-grandkids.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Joseph and 
Leonard Kenville; and three sisters: Agnes Nebel; Lucille Koprowski; and Julia 
Levanetz.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to be held in 
St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
1506 18th St., Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, July 16, 2008. 
A parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by Father O'Brien.
Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday morning after 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that memorial gifts be made to St. Peter 
the Fisherman Parish.
John's family would like to especially thank the entire staff at the Aurora Medical 
Group - Dialysis Center in Manitowoc for all their compassion and loving care 
extended to John. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 2008


EMIL KERCH

Emil Kerch, 72, of Rt. 1, Denmark, Stangelville, father of the Rev. Rudolph 
Kerch, pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Stangelville, died Monday 
afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill a week.
Funeral services will be held at 9 am Thursday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 10 am with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. 
Lawrence Church, Stangelville with Father Kerch, the celebrant. Serving as 
deacon and sub-deacon will be the Revs. Rudolph Hodek of Casco and Jospeh 
Kallisek of Tisch Mills. The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Michael 
Jacowski, Kewaunee. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Kerch was born in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, Sept. 20, 1884, 
a son of the late Frank and Mary Wondrash Kerch. On June 13, 1911, he married 
the former Josephine Stangel at Tisch Mills, where they settled on a nearby 
farm. He retired in 1940 and lived for three years at Algoma, three years at 
Norman and for the past 11 years at Stangelville, where he had been serving 
as the church janitor.
Besides his wife and son, he leaves a sister, Miss Antoinette Kerch of New 
York City and a brother, Frank Kerch of Dearborn, Mich.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 pm Tuesday and Wednesday and by the Holy Name Society at 8:30 
pm Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., March 26, 1957 page M11
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JOSEPHINE KERCH

Mrs. Josephine Kerch, a native of Tisch Mills, who made her home 
with her son, the Rev. Rudolph Kerch, at Stangelville, died Saturday 
afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, where she had been a 
patient 10 days.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel, 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. with a solemn 
requiem high Mass at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Stangelville. 
Celebrant will be the Rev. Rudolph Kerch, church pastor. Deacon and 
sub-deacon will be the Revs. Casimir Krauklis and Rudolph Hodik, 
respectively, while the Rev. Francis Reinke will be master of 
ceremonies. Kahsek will preach the sermon. Thurifer will be the Rev. 
Donald Feller. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mrs. Kerch, nee Josephine Stangel, was born Dec. 9, 1888, at Tisch 
Mills, daughter of the late Wenzel and Katherine Vogeltanz Stangel. 
She was married June 13, 1911, to Emil Kerch at Tisch Mills and the 
couple lived on a farm near Tisch Mills until 1940. Later they lived 
three years at Algoma and three years at Norman before going to 
Stangelville where Mr. Kerch died in 1957.
Mrs. Kerch was the last of a family of nine children. She was a member 
of the Rosary Society at Tisch Mills and Stangelville. 
Her only survivor is Father Kerch.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this Monday evening 
where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock. The Rosary will be recited 
again at 8 p.m. Tuesday and at 8:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society of St. 
Lawrence Church, Stangelville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 23, 1961
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REV. RUDOLPH KERCH

Rev. Rudolph C. Kerch, age 84, a native of Tisch Mills, Wis., entered eternal 
life Monday, April 13, 1998.
The Funeral Liturgy, expressing our faith and our hope in the promised glory of 
the Lord's Resurrection, will be on Monday, April 20, 1998, at 10 a.m. at St. 
Joseph Church, Green Bay. Bishop Robert J. Banks will preside and Msgr. John 
Dewane will preach the homily. Burial will follow in the Nativity of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary Parish Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
He was born December 31, 1913, to Emil K. and Josephine (Stangel) Kerch. He 
received his formation for the priesthood at St. Procopius Seminary, Lisle, Ill., 
Marquette University, Milwaukee, ad at St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. He 
was ordained by Archbishop John G. Murray at St. Paul Seminary Chapel, St. Paul, 
on June 1, 1940. Father Kerch served as Assistant at St. Mary Parish, Algoma, 
beginning July 1940. He was made Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Norman, with mission 
of St. John, Krok, in August 1943; and of St. Lawrence parish, Stangelville, in 
July 1946, where he remained until his retirement in July 1984. Father Kerch was 
preceded in death by his parents.
Reception of the body by the Vicar, Father Doug LeCaptain, will be at St. Joseph 
Church, Green Bay, on Sunday, April 19, 1998, at 4 p.m., with visitation following 
until 9 p.m. The rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Sunday evening, with a Prayer 
Service to follow. Visitation will resume on Monday morning at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph 
Church, until the time of the Funeral Mass.
Proko-Wall Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 1998 P. 2


BARBARA KERSHEK

Mrs. Charles Kershek, 77, died at her farm home in the town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee county, early this morning. She had been in failing health for 
the past few years. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills, with the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Interment 
will be in the adjoining church cemetery. 
Mrs. Kershek, nee Barbara Slaby, was born in the town of Franklin, 
Kewaunee county, in 1871, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert 
Slaby. Fifty-seven years ago, she was married to Charles Kershek at 
Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death 13 years ago. 
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Frank Nehring of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
William F. Hoke of Milwaukee, Mrs. Andrew Kreischer on the homestead 
farm, Mrs. Carl Thun of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Michael Stangel of Howards 
Grove; one son, Edward of Two Rivers; 21 grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the farm home from Friday afternoon until the 
time of services Saturday when it will be moved to the church. The rosary 
will be recited Friday night.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 11, 1948  P.2


CHARLES KERSHEK

CHAS. KERSHEK GETS SUMMONS
Life Long Kewaunee County Resident Dies Today 
Charles Kershek, 68, a lifelong resident of the town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee county, died on the homestead farm at 6 o’clock this morning, 
following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered Sunday. Mr. Kershek 
had been in ill health for about two years. 
Funeral services will be held in St. Mary’s Catholic church at 10 
o’clock Thursday morning, with the Rev. Rudolph J. Hodik officiating. 
Interment will be in the St. Mary’s cemetery at Tisch Mills. Remains 
of Mr. Kershek will be taken to the home Wednesday morning from the 
C. J. Jansky Funeral Home here. 
Mr. Kershek was born at Carlton April 18, 1866. On Oct. 6, 43 years 
ago, he was married to Miss Barbara Slaby of Carlton who survives him.
Besides his widow, the deceased leaves six daughters, Mrs. Frank 
Nehring of this city, Mrs. Charles Kozlowski of Lena, Wis., Mrs. 
William F. Hoke of Milwaukee, Mrs. Andrew Kriescher of Lena, Wis., Mrs. 
Carl Thum of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Michael Stangel of this city; and a 
son Edwin, also of this city. There are 14 grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 6, 1934


ANNIE J. KETTNER

Mrs. Annie Kettner, 61, of the town of Gibson, died Saturday night 
at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Green Bay, following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kettner 
home and at 10 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. 
Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
She was born Annie Krch in Gibson in 1890 and in 1908 was married 
to Mr. Kettner. They located on a farm in Gibson. Mr. Kettner died 
in 1944. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Henry Noel of Green Bay; two sons, 
Benjamin on the home farm and Leonard of Sturgeon Bay; three brothers, 
Joseph of Topaz, Mich., Frank of Dearborn, Mich., Emil of Stangelville; 
sister, Miss Antoinette Krch of New York City. 
The casket will be moved from the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, to the Kettner home at 9 a.m. Wednesday where the rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 14, 1952.


BENJAMIN KETTNER

Benjamin Kettner, 77, of 212 Scott Street, Kewaunee, died Tuesday, January 23, 
1990. Mr. Kettner was born Feb. 12, 1912 in the Town of Gibson, son of the 
late Wencil and Anna Kerch Kettner. He married the former Veronica Hanshek on 
May 24, 1944 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Norman. She preceded him in death 
on Nov. 23, 1986.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Koller, Kewaunee, Mrs. 
Cecelia Kettner, Tisch Mills, a niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death 
by two sisters and a brother.  Mass of Christian Burial was Friday at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills.
Denmark Press – Thursday, Feb. 1, 1990


CECELIA M. KETTNER

Cecelia M. Kettner, age 90, a resident of the Kewaunee Care Center, and former 
Tisch Mills resident, entered into eternal life on Friday, April 4, 2008, at 
the center. 
Cecelia was born Nov. 21, 1917, in the town of Montpelier, Kewaunee County, to 
the late Lawrence and Anna Steinhorst Hanchek. She attended the Phillip's School. 
She worked for Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc before her marriage. 
On Oct. 17, 1942, she married Leonard Kettner at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin 
Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1977. 
Cecelia enjoyed square dancing and reciting poetry. She was a member of the Rosary 
Society at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church and the Blue Army 
Society of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Casco.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by two 
sisters, Veronica (Ben) Kettner, and Margaret (Ed) Koller, and by one sister-in-law, 
Viola Noel. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at St. 
Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch 
Mills, with the Rev. Dennis Drury officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. 
on Wednesday at the church until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no 
Tuesday evening visitation. 
A memorial fund has been established for St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the 
Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church and for Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Casco. 
Cecelia's family would like to express a very special thank you to the entire 
staff at the Kewaunee Care Center and Dr. Thomas Zenner for their love, care, and 
concerns shown to Cecelia and our family during her residence there. 
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 2008 


LEONARD KETTNER

Leonard Kettner, 61, of Tisch Mills, died Saturday in St. Mary Memorial Hospital, 
Kewaunee. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Joseph 
Lutheran will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Kettner was born Feb. 29, 1916 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Wencel 
and Ananie Kerch Kettner. He was employed with Kewaunee Engineering from 1953 to 
1971. He married Cecelia Hanshek Oct. 17, 1942 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. Survivors include his wife and one brother, Benjamin of Kewaunee. Two 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Lambert Funeral Home after 3 o’clock this Tuesday afternoon 
where a memorial service will be conducted at 8 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1978 page 3


VERONICA KETTNER

Mrs. Benjamin (Veronica) Kettner, 72, of 212 Scott St., Kewaunee, died Sunday 
evening, November 23, 1986 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services 
will be 11 am Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Roy 
Crain will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Kettner was born June 2, 1914 in the Town of Montpelier, daughter of the 
late Lawrence and Anna Steinhorst Hanshek. She was married to Benjamin Kettner, 
May 24, 1944 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Norman. They farmed in the Town of 
Gibson until 1974, when they moved to Kewaunee. Mrs. Kettner was a member of St. 
Mary Catholic Church and the Rosary Society and also of the Kewaunee Golden 
Agers.
Survivors include her husband, Ben; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Mildred) Koller of 
route 1, Kewaunee and Mrs. Cecelia Kettner of Tisch Mills. She was preceded in 
death by an infant brother. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday where a memorial service will be 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 24, 1986 page 18


VIOLA KETTNER NOEL

Mrs. Viola Noel, 37, who had been ill for a year, died at her home, 706 S. 
Broadway, Wednesday. She was born on December 25, 1919 in the Town of Gibson, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Kettner. She married Henry Noel of 
Green Bay on June 17, 1952 and he died in May of 1956. Mrs. Noel owned and 
operated the Southside Beauty Shop.
She is survived by two brothers, Benjamin and Leonard of Denmark Star Route. 
Funeral services were held on Saturday at St. Joseph Church and burial was in 
St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Denmark Press, Thursday, Oct. 3, 1957 page 3
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Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the acts of 
kindness, messages of sympathy, and beautiful floral and spiritural offerings 
received from our kind friends and neighbors during our recent bereavement in 
the loss of our beloved sister. We especially thank the Rev. Rudolph Kerch and 
Rev. Joseph Kalisek, donors of cars and any others who assisted in any way.
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Kettner
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Kettner
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 26, 1957 P. 12


WENCEL E. KETTNER

Wencel Kettner, 58, residing on Denmark Star route in the town of 
Gibson, died yesterday in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Green Bay, following 
a week’s illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the Kettner 
home and at 10 o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tisch 
Mills. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
He was born in Kossuth in 1885 and in 1908 married Miss Anna Krch. They 
located on the present homestead in Gibson.
Survivors are the wife; daughter Viola, at home; two sons, Benjamin, 
at home and Leonard at Denmark; mother, Mrs. John Kettner, of Kossuth; 
brother, Anton, of Kossuth; sister, Mrs. Mary Ginzel of Rhinelander. 
The body was moved to the home late this afternoon from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. He was a member of the Holy Name Society 
whose members will recite the rosary at the Kettner home Wednesday at 
8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 21, 1944
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Card of Thanks
Deeply grateful and appreciative of the kindness shown us in our recent 
bereavement, the death of our beloved husband and father. We especially wish 
to thank Rev. Rose, Rev. Kerch, Rev. Houdik, pallbearers, donors of flowers 
and spiritual bouquets and our neighbors, relatives and friends.
Mrs. Wencel Kettner and Family
Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., March 31, 1944 - page 12


JOHN KIRCHEN

John C. Kirchen, age 61, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday evening, Feb. 17, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County. 
John was born March 3, 1944 in Manitowoc, son of the late Lester E. and 
Cecilia M. (Levanetz) Kirchen. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, 
attended Lincoln High School and graduated from St. Lawrence Seminary, Mt. 
Calvary, in 1964. John served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. 
On Oct. 25, 1991 he married Kimberlyn A. Korinek at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. He was employed at Weyerhaeuser Co. prior to his retirement. 
John loved his family, reading biographies, watching sports, playing cards and 
World War II documentaries. He was a member of St. Isadore the Farmer Parish, 
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Site, Tisch Mills. 
Survivors include his wife: Kimberlyn, Manitowoc; two daughters: Jean'na (Shawn) 
Trindal, DePere; Beckie (Brent) Sinkula, Two Rivers; father-in-law and mother-in-
law: James and Elrene Korinek, Two Rivers; a brother: Lester R. (Diane) Kirchen, 
Manitowoc; a sister: Kathleen Kirchen, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Vienna and 
Shavon Trindal, Mason, Gavin and Savannah Sinkula; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in 
death by a son, John Christopher, in 1973 and two brothers, Robert and Paul 
Kirchen. 
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006 at St. 
Isadore the Farmer Parish, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Joseph Coopmans, O. Praem will 
officiate. 
Relatives and friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. to the time of liturgy at 
11a.m. 
The staff of the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving 
the Kirchen Family.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2006


ADELINE KIRKWOOD

Mrs. Adeline Kirkwood, 65, formerly of Oak Park, Ill., died Wednesday afternoon, 
July 17, 1991, at the Kewaunee Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. Rev. Ralph Hermsen will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
She was born in Kewaunee County, December 26, 1925, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Anna Kuski Kiesser. She was employed as a Nurses Aide in a Chicago hospital 
until retiring.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Kirkwood of Chicago, Ill.; a granddaughter, 
Jennifer; a nephew, David Parma; two nieces, Delores Augistian and Donna Gilson; 
a brother-in-law, Elmer Parma of Kewaunee. She was preceded in death by a daughter, 
Carol, and a sister, Cecelia.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. on Friday. 
Memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, July 18, 1991 P. B7


CLARENCE C. KLOIDA

DEATH CLAIMS 7 YEAR OLD BOY LONG ILL
Clarence Kloida Had Been Sufferer for Months
Death came to end the sufferings of Clarence, 7 year old son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Emil Kloida, who passed away at the family home at 632 
South Eighteenth street early today. The boy had been a sufferer 
since last March and his condition the past ten days had grown 
rapidly worse until death came to release him today. The funeral 
will be held Thursday at 10 o’clock and the body will be taken to 
Tisch Mills for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 20, 1915, Page 4
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TISCH MILLS
The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kloida of Manitowoc was brought 
to the St. Mary’s cemetery for burial Thursday, Rev. Cipin officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 28, 1915, Page 4
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Clarence, the 7 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kloida, died Tuesday morning 
at the family home, 632 South Eighteenth street. He had been ill for several 
weeks. The funeral will take place today and burial will be at Tisch Mills.
The Manitowoc Pilot, July 22, 1915


FRANK KLOIDA

Frank Kloida, 96, retired farmer, died last night at the home of 
his daughter, Mrs. Charles Rouse, of 712 South 18th Street. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Konop home, 
Tisch Mills, and at 10 o’clock at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, 
Tisch Mills. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mr. Kloida was born in Austria in 1853, and came to this country at 
the age of 16 years. In 1878, he married Miss Mary Ribachek and they 
located on a farm in Mishicot. His wife died three years ago since 
which time he has resided with a daughter here. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Rouse, of this city; son, Emil, of 
this city; brother, Joseph, of Marinette; eight grandchildren and 
13 great-grandchildren.
The body will be moved Sunday morning from the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home in this city to the Konop home in Tisch Mills where 
the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 8, 1946


MARY KLOIDA

Mrs. Frank Kloida, 73, died at 7 p.m. Thursday at her home in the 
town of Mishicot. Death was attributed to complications following 
a slight stroke. 
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock from the 
home and at 9:30 from St. Mary’s Catholic church at Tisch Mills with 
the Rev. John Rous officiating. Burial will be made in the church 
cemetery. 
Mrs. Kloida, nee Mary Ribachek, was born in the town of Kossuth in 
September, 1859. She was married to Frank Kloida Jan. 27, 1879, and 
the couple resided in the town of Mishicot ever since. 
Survivors are the widower, who is 90 years of age; one daughter, Mrs. 
Anna Rouse, of this city; one brother, Frank Ribachek, of Kewaunee; 
eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the Konop funeral home at Tisch Mills from 
Saturday noon until Sunday noon when it will be taken to the home. 
The rosary will be recited at the residence Sunday at 8:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 4, 1943


DOLORES M. KOBES

Dolores M. Kobes, age 71, of E2794 Hwy BB, town of Carlton, died Sunday, 
September 13, 1998, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 1998, at 11 a.m. 
at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills with Rev. 
Gerald B. Kempen O.Praem officiating with burial in the church cemetery.
Dolores was born June 25, 1927, in Kewaunee, daughter of the late Frank and Mary 
(Duckart) Koenig, and has been a lifelong Tisch Mills area resident. She was a 
member of The Nativity of the Blessed Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Gloria LeQue, Reedsville; two sons, Harold Kobes, 
Tisch Mills, Ronald Kobes, and his fiancee Peggy Andersen, Maribel; three 
grandchildren, Michelle and her husband (John) Kunnstmans, Tammy LeQue, and Brian 
LeQue; four great-grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law, Norbert and Florence 
Koenig, Two Creeks; one step-sister, Marcella Jaklin, Tisch Mills. She was also 
preceded in death by one son, Donald Kobes; and one step-brother, Orley Jaklin.
Friends may call after 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the Nativity of the Blessed Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills until the time of the Funeral Mass.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.
The Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 15, 1998 P. A2


DONALD KOBES

Denmark Boy County's 2nd Traffic Death
Two Rivers - Injuries received in a single car crash about one mile northwest 
of this city on Highway 147 Monday afternoon proved fatal early Wednesday 
morning to 16-year old Donald Kobes of Rt. 1 Denmark.
The death of the Denmark youth and that of a Shorewood man, who also died as 
the result of injuries suffered in an accident, raised the state highway toll 
for the year to 177 - 52 ahead of last year's all-time record pace.
Internal Injuries
The Kobes boy died of internal injuries at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital. He was the second person to die in a traffic accident in 
Manitowoc County so far this year. The county toll was also two deaths at this 
time in 1967.
Manitowoc County Police said the Kobes boy was riding in a 1959 model vehicle 
driven by his brother, same address, which failed to negotiate a curve and 
struck a tree off Highway 147.
His brother escaped with minor injuries and was treated as an outpatient at 
the hospital.
The accident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Police listed the car as a total 
wreck.
Died on Birthday
The Kobes boy was born March 13, 1952, and died on his 16th birthday. He was the 
son of Edward and Delores Koenig Kobes and was a native of Zander, Town of Gibson.
He attended the Zander district school and was a sophomore at Mishicot Community 
High School. He was a member of St. Mary parish at Tisch Mills.
Besides his parents, he leaves a sister, and two brothers. The maternal grandmother, 
Mrs. Nicholas Jaklin, of Rt. 1 Denmark, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Bert Kobes, of Kewaunee.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 13, 1968  Page 1


ELI KOENIG

Mr. Eli Koenig, 70, formerly of 1327 South 9th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning, July 15, at Park Lawn Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home. Father Roy 
Crain will officiate with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Koenig was born May 28, 1914, at Blt, Wisconsin, son of the late Frank and 
Mathilda Engeldinger Koenig. Mr. Koenig was employed at Spindler Company in 
the cement-ready mix department for many years. Mr. Koenig was also an avid 
hunter, fisherman and sportsman. 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Alice Koenig of Two 
Rivers and Harold and Chris Koenig of Green Bay; a brother and a sister-in-law, 
Frank and Velaria Koenig of Luxemburg, a sister and a brother-in-law, Mary and 
Tony Christoff of Green Bay; seven grandchildren and also survived by Mary A. 
Muhowsky of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Monday afternoon and 9 a.m. on Tuesday until the hour of service. A prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening by Father Roy Crain.
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1984  P. 3


FLORENCE KOENIG

Florence Koenig, age 78, of Two Rivers, and a former Tisch Mills resident, 
entered into eternal rest on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at home surrounded by 
her family.
Florence was born in 1931, in Pilsen, in the town of Montpelier, to the late 
Matthew and Florence (Barrett) Kulhanek. She graduated from the Luxemburg High 
School in 1948 where she was prom queen. She was employed at the Morley Murphy 
Co., in Green Bay prior to her marriage.
On Sept. 27, 1950, she married her true love, Norbert Koenig, at St. Joseph's 
Catholic Church in Pilsen. They celebrated their 57th Anniversary in 2007 with 
their family. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2008. She and her husband 
owned and operated their farm in Two Creeks, until moving to Two Rivers in 2002. 
She was also employed by Paragon Electric Corporation for over 27 years until 
retiring in 1996.
Florence was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin 
Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, and belonged to the Rosary Society. She 
enjoyed polka music, traveling, sheepshead, rummy, crocheting, baking, and 
spending time with her family. Florence will be sadly missed for her deep devotion 
to her family and friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents and her loving husband, Norbert, she was also preceded 
in death by one sister and two brothers-in-law: Mary and Wilbert Wiese; and 
Wilbert Koenig; two sisters-in-law: Evelyn Kulhanek, Delores Kobes, and by her 
nephews: Donald Kobes, Daniel Wiese, Paul Wiese, Richard Wiese, James (Jane) 
Kulhanek, and a godchild, Gary Kulhanek.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at 
St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, with 
the Reverend Dennis Drury officiating, with burial to follow in the parish 
cemetery. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church until 
the time of service at 11 am. There will be no Monday evening visitation.
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot, is assiting the Koenig family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 5, 2009


LEO KOENIG, JR.

Leo J. Koenig, age 60, of 1920 Holmes Rd., Mishicot, died Saturday, October 2, 
1993, at his home, at 630 p.m. his heart stopped.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 6, 1993, at 10 a.m. at the Lambert 
Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills.
Leo was born June 23, 1933, in Kewaunee County, son of Blanche Valenta Koenig 
and the late Leo Koenig. He married Betty Jean Otto of St. Nazianz in 1953. Leo 
worked for the Manitowoc Shipyards for 15 years he was an operator and foreman 
for Reliance Construction out of Sheboygan for 16 years until his disability 
retirement. Leo received an honorable discharge from the Nation Guard E127 
Infantry in June 1951. Leo was a member of the Manitowoc Fish and Game, Manitowoc 
County Coon Hunters, Board of Directors for Larrabee, Sportsmans Club, also the 
Bear Hunters Association. Leo was also UKC Judge for coon hounds. Leo was a member 
of St. Mary's Church in Tisch Mills.
Leo is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Ricky (Karlene) Koenig, Kewaunee, 
Terry (JoDee) Koenig, Denmark; three grandchildren, Crystal, Patty, and Ricky; 
his mother, Blanche Koenig, Manitowoc; three sisters, Yvonne Moldenhauer, St. 
Nazianz, Mildred Sheraski, Manitowoc, Lucy (Bob) Yanda, Denmark; a brother-in-
law and sisters-in-law, Earl and Kathy Otto, of Kiel, Rcy and Diane Otto, 
Manitowoc, Marilyn and Merle Voekler, Kiel, Audrey Schnieder, Kiel; many nieces 
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo, also a brother-in-law, 
Carl Sheraski, an infant sister, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alfred and 
Wilma Otto.
Leo loved his three grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, bear hunting, coon hunting, 
beef cattle and horses. Leo and Betty also enjoyed, "Harley" motorcycle riding for 
35 years over many states.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot from 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday. 
A parish prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 4, 1993 P. A2


MARY E. KOENIG JAKLIN

Mrs. Mary Jaklin, 88, of Route 1, Denmark, died Monday, January 25, 1988 at North 
Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Ralph Hermsen will officiate and burial will 
be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Jaklin was born April 22, 1899 in Cooperstown, Kewaunee County, daughter of the 
late Peter and Catherine Weber Duckart. She was married to Frank J. Koenig, June 5, 
1923. He preceded her in death September 19, 1933. She then married Nicholas J. 
Jaklin, November 20, 1934. He preceded her in death in October 3, 1971.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Norbert and Florence Koenig of Two 
Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Dolores Kobes of route 1, Denmark; a stepson and stepdaughter, 
Orlando Jaklin and Marcella Jaklin of Route 1, Denmark; a brother, Joseph Duckart of 
Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by a brother, Walter Duckart, two sisters, Frances Hering and Rose Hecht and a grandson, 
Donald Kobes.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 5 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, where a 
memorial service will be 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 26, 1988 page 14


MICHAEL KOENIG

Michael Koenig, 66, of Bolt, died Monday evening following a coronary.
Funeral services will be at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills. The Rev. Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Koenig was born Feb. 5, 1907, at Bolt, son of the late Frank and Mathilda 
Engeldinger Koenig. He married Evelyn Holly June 26, 1941, at Tisch Mills. The 
couple farmed in the Bolt area. He was a member of the Wisconsin Horse Pulling 
Assn.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Kenneth, daughter-in-law, Karen, and 
granddaughter, Jennifer, of Bolt, two brothers, Eli, of Manitowoc and Frank, 
of Luxemburg; and a sister, Mrs. Antone (Mary) Christoph, of Green Bay. Three 
brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Wednesday, where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 1973 P. 3
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(05 Feb 1907/Sep 1973/SSDI)


NORBERT F. KOENIG

Norbert F. Koenig, age 84, of 719 Columbus St., Two Rivers, 
and a former Tisch Mills resident, entered into eternal rest 
on Wednesday, morning March 26, 2008, at the Aurora Medical 
Center in Two Rivers. 
Norbert was born in 1924 in Black Creek, town of Montpelier, 
to the late Frank and Mary (Duckart) Koenig. With his father 
being a cheesemaker, his family moved a lot. He served in the 
U.S. Army in War World II from 1944 to 1946. After the service 
he purchased a farm in the Two Creeks area. On Sept. 27, 1950, 
he married the love of his life, the former Florence Kulhanek 
of Pilsen, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. They celebrated 
their 57th wedding anniversary in 2007 with their family. In 
addition to farming, he also worked for the Mirro Corporation 
for more than 27 years, retiring in 1989. In 2002, they sold 
their farm and moved to Two Rivers. Norbert was a member of 
St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 
Catholic Church. He enjoyed polka music, traveling, sheepshead, 
hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He 
will especially be missed for his great sense of humor. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one 
sister: Dolores Kobes; his stepfather: Nick Jaklin; a stepbrother: 
Orlando Jaklin; two sister-in-law and one brother-in-law: Evelyn 
Kulhanek and Mary (Wilfred) Wiese; his nephews: Donald Kobes; 
Daniel Wiese; Paul Wiese; and James (Jane) Kulhanek; and a 
godchild: Gary Kulhanek. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, 
March 29, 2008 at St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the BVM 
Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, with the Rev. Dennis Drury 
officiating, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The 
American Legion Carlton Post #538 will accord graveside military 
rites. 
Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 
2008, at the church until the time of service at 11 a.m. There 
will be no Friday evening visitation. 
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the 
Koenig family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 2008 


DOROTHEA KOHNLE

Mrs. Dorothea Kohnle, age 80, of N131 Mill Lane, Tisch Mills, died 
Sunday evening, January 16, 1994, after a lingering illness at her 
home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 
1994, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald B. Kempen 
will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
She was born June 30, 1913, at Essen, Germany, daughter of the late 
Johannes and Gertrude Kampschulte Linnemann. She came to the United 
States in December, 1936, and was married to Josef Kohnle in Milwaukee 
on August 12, 1939. They came to Tisch Mills in 1945, and were owners 
and operators of Tisch Mills Milling. Her husband preceded her in death 
on February 19, 1960. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church 
and the Ladies Rosary Society.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Rudolph and Krista 
Kohnle, Portland, Ore., Frederick and Peggy Kohnle, Tisch Mills, Alfred 
and Carol Kohnle, Two Rivers; a daughter, Dorothea VanSickle, Tisch 
Mills; seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Sefi 
Dreyer, Anne Oelgenmoller, both of Germany. She was also preceded in 
death by four brothers.
Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of 
services.
Her wishes were that the casket remain closed.
The Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, is assisting the family with 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 17, 1994 P. A2


JOSEF V. KOHNLE

Josef Kohnle, 59, owner and operator of the feed and flour mill at Tisch Mills, 
died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home in the village early Friday 
morning.
Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. 
Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Josef Kohnle was born in Germany March 28, 1900, a son of the late Vincent and 
Anna Diemer Kohnle. Learning the milling trade in Germany he immigrated to this 
country 31 years ago and settled at West Allis, where he was employed as a miller 
at the Krause Milling Co. He married the former Dorothea Linnemann, also a native 
of Germany, at Milwaukee Aug. 12, 1939. Mr. Kohnle took over the operation of the 
former Schlies and Konop mill at Tisch Mills 14 1/2 years ago. He was a member of 
the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Dorothea, at home; three sons, Rudolph, a 
student at the University of Wisconsin, and Frederick and Alfred at home. He also 
leaves four sisters and two brothers in Germany.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 19, 1960 P. T3
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Funeral services for Josef Kohnle, 59, Tisch Mills miller who died
unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home in the village Friday
morning, were at 9 a.m. Monday at the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral
Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch
Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial was in St. Mary
Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13


REV. FRANCIS KOLAR

Father Kolar, Priest 31 Years, Is Dead at 81 (photo)
The Rev. Fank Kolar, 81, of Reedsville, who celebrated his golden Jubilee as a 
Catholic priest on his 74th birthday in 1939, died early this morning at the 
Holy Family hospital. He had been ill a year.
Father Kolar retired from active church duties in 1920.
A solemn requiem high mass will be sung for the Rev. Kolar at the Holy Innocents 
church at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in the St. Mary's cemetery at Tisch 
Mills. The body is at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home, where it may be 
viewed Friday and Saturday. It will be moved to the church at 3 p.m. Sunday.
The priest was a native of Czechoslovakia, where he was born in 1865, the ldest(sic) 
of 13 children born to Frank and Teresa Kolar. His father was a colonel in the 
Austrian army.
Father Kolar, after receiving his college education in his native city of Chrudim, 
entered the university of Prague to study for the priesthood. At the age of 22 he 
emigrated to the United States arriving in 1887 and entered St. Francis seminary 
at Milwaukee where he was graduated 15 months later. On March 3, 1889 he was 
ordained and celebrated his first mass at St. John's church, St. Louis.
His first assignment was to the St. Stanislaus church in St. Paul where he served 
as administrator. Five months later he accepted a call to St. John's church in 
Milwaukee, where a building program was under way. After suffering physical collapse 
he returned to his native country in 1891 to recuperate.
Organized Antigo Parish
Returning to Wisconsin after two months he was assigned to the Holy Trinity church 
at Slovan, Kewaunee county, where he arrived in October, 1891. There headed the 
congregation for nearly five years and in 1896 came to Tisch Mills as rector of St. 
Mary's parish.
Because of his leadership qualities, he was selected by Bishop Messmer to go to 
Antigo in 1900 to organize a new parish and where, during the next two years, he 
built a new church. The St. Mary's congregation at Antigo increased from 17 to 115 
families during the two years the Rev. Kolar was stationed there.
In 1902 the celebrant returned to Manitowoc county to become rector of the St. 
Joseph's church at Kellnersville and in 1905 was transferred to St. Mary's church 
in Reedsville. There he carried on his third building program-the most important of 
his career-where he replaced the old church with a new brick structure which became 
the first Bohemian church to be consecrated in the United States.
In order to have its church consecrated a parish must have besides the church a 
schoolhouse, parsonage and sisters' home, all free of debt.
Served Prish 15 Years
In 1914 Father Kolar observed his silver jubilee, the same year his parents observed 
their golden wedding, which he was unable to attend.
Father Kolar retired from active church duites in 1920, after serving the Reedsville 
church for more than 15 years, the lonest period any pastor served the St. Mary's 
congregation since its founding. Just before his retirement he was chosen jointly 
by the Catholic Welfare Council and the United States government, as a member of a 
group of seven men to go to Europe on a special mission on religious and political 
affairs. On this, his third visit, he did not see his parents, for both had died in 
1916. He spent some time, however with his two brothers, Rudolph and Eman, and a 
sister, Catherine Sykora, all three of whom live in Czechoslovaia.
In addition to his ecclesiastical work the past half century the celebrant found 
time for extra duties of a newswriter, corresponding for several weekly Bohemian 
papers in Chicago and St. Louis since 1887. For 15 years he was state chaplain of 
the Bohemian Roman Catholic union and also was a member of the Bohemian national 
council of the United States.
In 1939 he celebrated his golden jubilee at the St. Mary's church in Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 1, 1946 P. 2


JAMES KOLARIK

James J. Kolarik, age 86, of E2944 Hwy. B Tisch Mills, entered into eternal 
rest, Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Bishop's Court Assisted Living Facility in 
Green Bay. Jim was born May 6, 1926 in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and 
Anna Novotny Kolarik. He was a graduate of the Kewaunee High School graduating 
with the class of 1944. Jim proudly served his country during WWII in the 
United Sates Army. He married the former Joyce Doperalski, October 20, 1956 in 
Kewaunee and she preceded him in death on October 24, 2008.
He owned and operated Kolarik's Grocery Store in Tisch Mills for many years. 
Jim was a member of the Carlton American Legion Robinson Post 538, and the 
Mishicot VFW Kempen-Staudinger-Terens Post #7753. He was also a member of the 
Mishicot-Tisch Mills Knights of Columbus Council 4807. He served as a volunteer 
for the Tisch Mills Fire Department, and was a founding member of the Squeekers 
Sip Club of Tisch Mills. Jim enjoyed being in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, 
gardening, and golfing. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and also enjoyed 
playing cards. Jim was a selfless, generous, and very kind man, and will be 
missed by many.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by one 
brother, Robert Kolarik.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 
St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, in Tisch Mills, with the Reverend Dennis 
Drury officiating, and assisted by Deacon Robert Pribek, burial will follow in 
the Parish Cemetery with graveside Military Honors accorded by the Robinson 
American Legion Post 538. Relatives and friends may call after 9:00 a.m. on 
Tuesday at the church until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
There will be no Monday evening visitation. The Kolarik family would like to 
express a very special thank you to the entire staff of the Bishop's Court 
Assisted Living Facility, especially (private) of Unity Hospice and their staff, 
and to (private) for the love, special care and support given to Jim and our 
family during Jim's illness. Your love and kindness will always be remembered. 
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Kolarik family with 
funeral arrangments (sic).
Herald Times Reporter, May 2012


JOSEF KOLARIK

KORALIK (sic) DIES FROM WOUNDS
Tisch Mills Man Shot While Hunting - Fails to Rally
Joseph Koralik, the Tisch Mills man who was shot while hunting on Sunday, died 
at the hospital in this city early today and the body has been taken to Tisch 
Mills for burial. Koralik was injured by the accidental discharge of a gun in 
the hands of a companion, the shot lodging in the leg. Koralik was in advance 
of his companion and when the latter attempted to remove a shell from his gun, 
it was exploded, striking Koralik in the leg, just above the knee. Koralik 
suffered severely
Koralik was a blacksmith located 4 miles from Tisch Mills and was well known 
through out that section of the county. He was 30 years of age and leaves a 
widow and four small children to mourn his untimely death. Koralik's death was 
due to accident and no inquest will be held.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Oct. 28, 1910 page 2


JOYCE KOLARIK

Mass of Christian Burial for Joyce E. Kolarik, age 79, of E2944 Highway B, 
Tisch Mills, who died unexpectedly Friday evening, Oct. 24, 2008, at St. Vincent 
Hospital in Green Bay, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at St. 
Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch 
Mills. The Rev. Dennis Drury will officiate, with burial to follow in the parish 
cemtery.
Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church until the time 
of service at 11 a.m. There will be no visitation this evening.
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Kolarik family with 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 27, 2008


CHARLES KONDERHEL

Charles Konderhel Funeral Rites Held
TISCH MILLS (PG)-Funeral services for Charles Konderhel, 87, who died Wednesday 
at Algoma Memorial Hospital, were held Friday morning at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church here.
Mr. Konderhel has resided for the past two years at the Kewaunee County Home. He 
was a former resident of the Two Creeks area and was a carpenter by trade. He was 
unmarried and the only survivor is a niece, Mrs. Herman Salmon, Oregon, Ill.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, was in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Monday, April 14, 1958 P. 15


JAN KONDERHEL

John Kanderhill (sic)
birth: 3 May 1822 Bohemia, Europe
death: 19 April 1900 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Tish Mills
residence: 1900 Mishicot
spouse: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Despite the date differences, this is probably the same man)


ALEXANDER KONIECZNY

Alexander Konieczny, 93, of Route 1, Denmark, died unexpectedly early Thursday 
evening, August 20, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. The Rev. Msgr. Brian P. Coleman will officate and burial will be in the 
parish cemetery.
Mr. Konieczny was born June 17, 1888 (sic), in Poland. He married Martha 
Sieslinski (sic) July 4, 1916, at Michigan City, Ind. He engaged in farming most 
of his life, moving to his present address in 1965. His wife preceded him in 
death December 1968.
Survivors include seven sons, Edward of Warsaw, Ind., Sylvester and Stanley of 
LaPorte, Ind., Casimer, Francis and Harold of Route 1, Denmark and Alexander J. 
of Route 1, Mishicot; five daughters, Mrs. Irene Gove of Manitowoc, Mrs. Willard 
(Gertrude) Button, Mrs. Walter (Eleanor) Seivers and Mrs. Thomas (Marie) Miller 
of LaPorte, and Mrs. Lawrence (Ruth) Willy of Cedar Lake, Ind.; a brother, Joseph 
of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Popovich of Peshtigo; 44 grandchildren and 28 
great grandchildren. Six brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Sunday. A memorial 
serice will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 21, 1981 P. 3
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(17 Jun 1892/Aug 1981/SSDI)


CASIMER P. KONIECZNY

Casimir Konieczny, 63, Route 1, Denmark, died Tuesday, December 22, 1987 at 
Holy Family medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born January 24, 1924 in the Town 
of Grover, son of the late Alexander and Martha (Sieslinski) Konieczny. He 
farmed in the Town of Gibson with his father and brother.
Survivors include five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Sylvester and Faye, 
Stanley and Pat, all of LaPort, Indiana; Francis and Harold, rural Denmark and 
Alexander and LaVerne, rural Mishicot; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, 
Mrs. Irene Gove, Manitowoc; Gertrude and Willard Bunton, Eleanor and Walter 
Severs, Mrs. Marie Miller, all of LaPort, Indiana and Ruth and Larry Wiley, 
Cedar Lake, Indiana; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward. Services were Monday at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, with Rev. Dan Dewane  officiating. Burial was in 
the parish cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thursday, Dec. 31, 1987 


FRANK R. KONIECZNY

Frank R. Konieczny, age 66, of E1968 County Highway BB, Denmark, died Saturday, 
Jan. 12, 2002 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday Jan. 16, 2002 at the 
Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot, with the Rev. Joseph Coopmans, O Praem 
officiating.
Frank was born Oct. 22, 1935 to the late Alex and Martha Sieslinski Konieczny. 
He was employed as a machine operator for the Vollrath Co. for many years. He 
served his country in Germany with the United States Army. He was a member of 
the town of Carlton American Legion Post #0538. Frank enjoyed shooting trap and 
hunting, and was a member of the Kewaunee Trap Club.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Rebecca Konieczny, and her 
husband, Chris Tompkins of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Veronica Konieczny of Benton 
Harbor, Mich.; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Stanley Konieczny, of 
Indiana, Alexander and LaVerne Konieczny of Mishicot and Harold Konieczny, with 
whom he made his home, of Denmark and Fay Kozieczny of Indiana; four sisters and 
two brothers-in-law, Gertrude and Willard Button, Eleanor Servers, Marie Miller, 
Ruth and Larry Willy, all of Indiana; nieces and nephews. He was also preceded 
in death by four brothers, Casimer, Sylvester, Edward and George Konieczny; and 
one sister, Irene Gove.
Relative and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lambert Funeral 
Home in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10 .m. on Wednesday until the 
time of the service at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in the Nativity of the 
Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Cemetery in Tisch Mills with grave side 
military rites accorded by the town of Carlton American Legion Post 30538.
Herald Times Reporter, January 14, 2002  P. A3


HAROLD R. KONIECZNY

Harold Robert Konieczny, age 71, of E1968 Hwy. BB, Denmark, town of Franklin 
in Kewaunee County, entered into eternal rest Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, 2009, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.
Harold was born Sept. 29, 1938, in Indiana to the late Alexander and Martha 
Schiklinski Konieczny. He served in the United States Army National Guard. Mr. 
Konieczny farmed in the town of Franklin, in Kewaunee County for many years. He 
enjoyed fishing up north at Land O' Lakes with his nephews.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by six brothers, and 
three sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, 
at St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills site with the Reverend Dennis Drury officiating, with Deacon Robert 
Pribek assisting. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Church parish 
cemetery with gravesite rites accorded by the town of Carlton American Legion 
Post No. 538. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the 
church, until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Friday evening 
visitation. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Konieczny 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 13, 2009


MARTHA KONIECZNY

Mrs. Alexander Konieczny, Rt. 1, Denmark, died early Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a long illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral 
Home, Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary 
Cemetery. 
Mrs. Konieczny, nee Martha Siklinski, was born at Michigan City, Ind., 
in 1898, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Siklinski. She was 
married in 1969 (sic) at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church to Alexander 
Konieczny. In 1918, the family moved to Peshtigo and in 1942, the 
family took up its home at LaPorte, Ind. Three years ago, the couple 
moved to Rt. 1, Denmark, to make its home with a son, Harold. 
Besides her husband, she leaves five daughters, Mrs. Reuben (Irene) 
Gove of Maribel, Mrs. Willard (Gertrude) Button. Mrs. Walter (Eleanor) 
Seivers, and Mrs. Thomas (Marie) Miller, all of LaPorte, and Mrs. 
Larry (Ruth) Willie, all of Cedar Lake, Ind., six other sons, Edward, 
Sylvester and Stanley, all of LaPorte, Francis of Rolling Prairie, 
Ind., and Alexander and Casimir of Rt. 1, Mishicot; 39 grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 30, 1968
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(Lambert Funeral Home marker, Dec. 30, 1968, 70 yrs. 13 days)(not there/2013)


ANDREW KONOP

Andrew Konop, an old resident and businessman of this village, passed 
away at his home last Thursday after a lingering illness of some 11 
years incident to infirmities due to old age and spinal trouble. He 
was 78 years of age, born in Bohemia. Mr. Konop came to the “land of 
opportunity” in early manhood when 26 and settled on a farm at 
Stangelville where he later married Miss Margaret Cisler who survives 
him. He held the office of town chairman for four years and also town 
treasurer for over ten years of the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee Co. In 
1903, Mr. Konop purchased the flour and feed mill here at Tisch Mills 
and was sole owner for some time. Later, his son-in-law, Edward Schlies, 
became a partner and when Mr. Konop retired, his interests were taken 
over by his son Joseph, the firm going by the name of Schlies & Konop. 
A tireless worker, Mr. Konop prospered, he having the patronage of 
farmers for miles around which the mill still receives today. Funeral 
services were held from the home and St. Mary’s Catholic church, the 
Rev. Shimek officiating. Mr. Konop enjoyed a large circle of friends 
and there was a large attendance at the funeral. Besides his wife, 
four children survive. They are Mrs. Fannie Schlies, Mrs. Mary Forst, 
and Joseph of Tisch Mills, and Mrs. Anna __ver of Milwaukee. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 22, 1920


GLADYS KONOP

Gladys Konop, age 83, of 955 N. 5th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday, 
September 14, 1998, at her home.
Private Family Funeral Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 
Rev. William Zimmer will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to 
follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
The former Gladys Mach was born April 10, 1915, at Stangelville, Wis., daughter 
of the late John and Anna Felix Mach. She graduated from high school in Green 
Bay, and was a graduate of the Milwaukee State Teacher's College with an 
emphasis on hearing and speech correction. Gladys was an accomplished musician, 
playing both the piano and organ, as well as other instruments. On August 10, 
1946, she was married to Victor C. Konop, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 
Stangelville. Victor preceded her in death, July 20, 1997. She was a member of 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, The National Teacher's Association, Wisconsin 
Teacher's Association and the National Speech and Hearing Association.
Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law, Madge (Art) Singer, El Cajon, 
Calif., Leona Van Meter, Gurnee, Ill; one sister-in-law, Evangeline Konop, Manitowoc. 
She was preceded in death by her sister, Irene Fox and one brother Frank J. Mack.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, September 17, 1998 P. A2


JOSEPH T. KONOP

Final tribute was paid to the late Joseph T. Konop, 49, prominent Tisch Mills 
business man and bank director at St. Mary's church in Tisch Mills Monday 
morning. The Rev. Hodek officiated. Burial was at the church cemetery. Members 
of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's church and the Z.C.B.J. Bohemian lodge 
of which the late Mr. Konop was an active worker, marched in the funeral 
procession, while old band mates of Mr. Konop rendered a number of selections 
at the church and at the home. Active pall-bearers were Edward Koutnik, Edward 
Stangel, Joseph Schleis, Peter Nuhlicek, and Benj. Stangel, all of Tisch Mills 
and Joseph Nijameier of Two Rivers. The latter two representd the Holy Name 
Society and the Z.C.B.J. lodge, respectively. Honorary pall-bears, all directors 
of the Tisch Mills State Bank, were Chas. Peterson and Anton Chermak of 
Manitowoc, Ben Urbanek, Two Creeks, T.W. Knudson, Bold, Adolph Dvorak, Rudolph 
Stangel, Anton L. Olsen and Joseph Mach, all of Tisch Mills. Out of town 
attendants at the funeral were Matt Soucoup, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Soukup, Mr. and 
Mrs. George Soucoup of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schulist and family, Mr. and 
Mrs. H.D. Hawoer and Miss Clara Fencl, all of Milwaukee, Joseph Fencl, Manitowoc, 
besides a large number of relatives from the vicinity of Kewaunee, Stangelville 
and Tisch Mills
Manitowoc Herald News, December 30, 1931 P. 8
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Tisch Mills:
On Tuesday last at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mr. Joseph Konop and 
Rosie Forst were united in wedlock, Rev. Father Prochaska officiating. 
After the wedding ceremony the wedding party departed for Two Rivers 
to have their pictures taken and then came for supper which was served 
at the home of Mr. Anton Holly. A large circle of friends and relatives 
wish them that their lives may be long and happy.
The Reporter, Sat., July 27, 1907


LEONA KONOP

MISS LUCILLE KONOP(sic), TISCH MILLS, DIES AT SANITARIUM 
Miss Lucille Konop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Konop 
of Tisch Mills and who had been a patient at the Maple Crest 
Sanitarium for the past nine months, passed away there on 
Saturday afternoon. Miss Konop was 21 years of age and had 
been in failing health for some time. The deceased was born 
at Tisch Mills Sept, 29, 1908, and lived there almost her 
entire life with the exception of a few years when she was 
engaged as a telephone operator at Milwaukee. Miss Konop had 
a very pleasing personality and enjoyed a wide circle of 
friends. She is survived by her parents and two brothers, 
Dan of this city and Victor at home.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 9:30 
o’clock from the home at Tisch Mills and at 10 o’clock from 
the St. Mary’s Catholic church. Rev. Hodek will officiate 
and burial will take place at the Catholic cemetery at Tisch 
Mills. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, May 5, 1930 
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Last Rites Held For Miss Konop
Manitowoc.-Miss Lucille Konop(sic), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Konop of 
Tisch Mills, died Saturday afternoon at the age of 21 years. Funeral services 
were held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the home and at 10 o'clock from 
St. Mary's Catholic church at Tisch Mills. Interment was made in the Catholic 
cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, May 6, 1930 P. 2
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(NOTE: I can't find this family on the 1910 or 1920 census in
order to check and see if possibly this Lucille is Leona who
was b. 1907 and d. 1930. The dates are close and I do have
a stone for Leona, but none for Lucille)


MAGGIE KONOP

MRS. A. KONOP DIES AT TISCH MILLS HOME
Infirmities attendant upon advancing age last night took the life of Mrs. Andrew 
Konop, for the past 65 years a resident of Tisch Mills. Mrs. Konop had been in 
ill health for some time and was 85 years of age.
Born in Bohemia on Christmas Day in 1844, Mrs. Konop moved to the United States 
with her parents when she was a young girl and the family has resided here 
continuously since that time. On May 24, 1865 she married Andrew Konop who 
preceded her in death several years ago. For many years, the Konop family 
maintained the first mill at Tisch Mills and were active in community affairs.
Immediate survivors include a son, Joseph of Tisch Mills; two daughters, Mrs. 
W.R. Forst, Tisch Mills, and Mrs. H.B. Hawver, Milwaukee; 15 grandchildren and 
one great grandchild.
Funeral services are to be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. 
Mary's Church at Tisch Mills. Burial will take place at the adjoining church 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, Jan. 13, 1930 page 2


MARY KONOP

Mrs. Joseph T. Konop, 88, of Tisch Mills, died Tuesday at St. Vincent
Hospital, Green Bay, after a two weeks illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church,
Tisch Mills. The Rev. Donald Feller will officiate and burial will be
in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Konop, the former Mary Soukup, was born April 22, 1877, at
Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matt Soukup. In 1924,
she was married to Mr. Konop at Sturgeon Bay and the couple located at
Tisch Mills. He died in 1931. She was a member of the Rosary Society.
Survivors are two stepsons, (private).
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o'clock this Wednesday
evening the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, January 12, 1966  pg. T-7


ROSALIA KONOP

Mrs. Joseph Konop died at her home in Tisch Mills yesterday, aged 
36 years. Besides her husband, she leaves three children to mourn 
her departure. The funeral will be held at Tisch Mills next Saturday 
morning with burial at Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 18, 1921
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Tisch Mills:
On Tuesday last at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mr. Joseph Konop and 
Rosie Forst were united in wedlock, Rev. Father Prochaska officiating. 
After the wedding ceremony the wedding party departed for Two Rivers 
to have their pictures taken and then came for supper which was served 
at the home of Mr. Anton Holly. A large circle of friends and relatives 
wish them that their lives may be long and happy.
The Reporter, Sat., July 27, 1907


VICTOR C. KONOP

Victor C. Konop, age 85, of 955 N. 5th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
July 20, 1997, at his residence.
Private Family Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 1997, at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Earl Brouchoud will celebrate the Mass of 
Christian Burial with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Konop was born December 30, 1911, in Tisch Mills, son of the late Joseph and 
Rose Forst Konop. On August 10, 1946, he married the former Gladys Mack at St. 
Lawrence Catholic Church, Stangelville. Mr. Konop was the former owner of J.J. 
Koutnik Monuments Company in Manitowoc. He is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church and a former member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #687, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law and one 
brother-in-law, Mrs. Madge (Art) Singer, El Cajon, Calif., Mrs. Lee Van Meter, 
Gernee, Ill., Mrs. Evangeline Konop, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dan Konop, and an 
infant sister.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 1997 P. A2


ANNA KOPETSKY

Tisch Mills - The body of Mrs. Anna Kapetsky(sic) who died at the home of her 
son, Joseph at Two Rivers on Thursday, was brought here for burial on Saturday 
morning. Funeral services were held from St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10 o'clock 
with burial in the nearby cemetery, the Rev. Father Shimek officiating. Mrs. 
Kapetsky was 77 years of age at the time of her death. Her husband preceded her 
in death a little less than two years ago. Mrs. Kapetsky has been well known here 
for years with the family having owned and operated a team now in charge of their 
son, John, in the Town of Two Creeks.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wed., Sept. 7, 1921 page 5


CLARA D. KOPETSKY

Mrs. Leo (Clara) Kopetsky, 73, formerly of Two Rivers, living with her daughter 
and son-in-law in Two Rivers, died Friday morning, November 20, 1987 at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday at Lambert Funeral 
Home, Mishicot and 10:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Ralph 
Hermsen will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Clara Ozga was born February 10, 1914 at Michigan, daughter of the late Anton and 
Dorothy Hamchek Ozga. She married Leo Kopetsky on November 24, 1943 at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She farmed with her husband until he preceded 
her in death on August 17, 1987. Mrs. Kopetsky was a member of St. Mary Catholic 
Church, the Rosary Society and the Daughters of Isabella.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Glenn Zimmer of Two 
Rivers; two sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Marjorie Kopetsky of rural Two 
Rivers and Dale and Kathy Kopetsky of rural Mishicot; and eight grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral home, Mishicot, 3 pm to 8 pm Sunday where a 
memorial service will be at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Nov. 21, 1987 page 14


JAN KOPETSKY    (d. 1918)

John(sic) Kopetsky, aged 82, who was born in Poland, died at his home in Two 
Creeks and the funeral was held Monday morning from the Catholic Church at 
Tisch Mills. Deceased had long been ill with dropsy. He is survived by nine 
children.
The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 22, 1918


JOHN KOPETSKY

John Kopetsky, 68, of route 1, Two Rivers, died early today at the 
farm home in Two Creeks.
He had been seriously ill for only a week.
Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic church in Tisch
Mills at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.  Burial will be in St. Mary's 
cemetery there.  The body is at the Klein & Stangel Inc. funeral 
home, Two Rivers, and may be viewed there from 7 o'clock this 
evening.  The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Monday 
evening.
Born on his parents' farm in the town of Two Creeks in 1878, 
the deceased was the son of John and Anna Mancel Kopetsky.
Following his schooling in the town he assisted his father on the
farm until 21 years of age when he went to Minnesota, remaining five 
years.
While in Minnesota he married Mathilda Srnsky of Tabor, Minn at East 
Grand Forks in 1903.  The couple remained there until 1905 when they 
returned to Mr. Kopetsky's former home in Two Creeks.  They have 
remained to operate the farm there ever since.
Mr. Kopetsky was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary's 
church, Tisch Mills. 
Surviving are the wife, fours sons, Frank and Stanley of Two Rivers, 
Wenzel and Leo both of route 1, Two Rivers; one daughter, Mrs. 
Norbert Kimmes of Two Rivers.  There are 12 grandchildren.
Also surviving are one brother, Wenzel Kopetsky of Two Rivers and 
two sisters, Mrs. Mary Vaclavik of Two Rivers and Mrs. Fred 
Hincheck of Mavie, Minn.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 30, 1946 issue
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page


LEO A. KOPETSKY

Leo Kopetsky, 75, of 15903 Highway 42, Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, 
August 17, 1987 at Two Rivers community Hospital. Funeral services will be 
10 am Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot and 10:30 am at St. Mary 
Catholic church, Tisch Mills. the Rev. Roy Crain will officiate and burial 
will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Kopetsky was born January 10, 1912 in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the 
late John and Mathilda Srnsky Kopetsky. He married Clara Ozga, November 24, 
1943 at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Two Rivers. He farmed the homestead 
farm. Mr. Kopetsky was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Holy Name 
Society.
Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Marjorie 
Kopetsky of rural Two Rivers and Dale and Kathy Kopetsky of rural Mishicot; a 
daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Glenn Zimmer of Two Rivers; a brother, 
Stanley Kopetsky of Two Rivers and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by a sister and two brothers.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, 
where a memorial service will be 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 18, 1987 page 14


MATHILDA KOPETSKY

Mrs. Mathilda Kopetsky, 93, of Rt 2, Mishicot, died Sunday evening 
at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic
Church, Tisch Mills.  The Rev. Joseph P. Lutheran will officiate with
burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Mrs. Kopetsky was born March 13, 1883, in the Town of Bohemia, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Srnsky.  She was married to 
John Kopetsky in 1903 at East Grand Forks, Minn.  They farmed in the 
town of Two Creeks until Mr. Kopetsky died in 1946.  She was a member
of the Rosary Society at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Stanley of Two Rivers and Leo of Rt 2, 
Mishicot, a brother, Rudolph of Minnesota, a sister, Mrs. Emma 
Stangel of Angus, Minn; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
A daughter and two sons preceeded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers,
after 4 p.m. Tuesday.  A memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 23, 1976 issue
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


DANIEL KOPIDLANSKY

Daniel Kopidlansky, 30, of route 1, Denmark, died last night at the 
St. Vincent’s Hospital, Green Bay. Mr. Kopidlansky was a cheesemaker 
in the town of Bolt, Kewaunee county.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Mary’s 
Church in Tisch Mills, the Rev. John Rous officiating. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery. 
Survivors are the wife; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kopidlansky of 
Taus, three brothers, Joseph and Leonard of Manitowoc, and Louis of 
Taus; five sisters, Mrs. Harry Rieick and Mrs. Clarence Cohen of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. John Lieterman of Antigo, and Ruth and Martha of 
Taus. 
The body will lie in state at the Wochos Funeral Home in Denmark 
where the rosary will be recited at 8:30 this evening and Friday 
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 14, 1946


EDWARD KOSTKA
 
Dies Monday Morning at Home of His Mother at Krok  
Had Been Employed in Factory at Two Rivers  
A little over a year ago the Grim Reaper took the husband and father 
from the family of Mrs. Mary Kostka in West Kewaunee and left the home 
desolate with the wife and four sons to struggle on alone. On Monday 
morning at 5:30 o’clock death again entered the home and claimed Edward,
the third of the family, after an illness of only one week with blood 
poisoning.  The young man, only twenty years of age, was crippled from 
the same disease when a young lad and had a deformed leg. A week ago an
infection started in his left arm and although everything was done to 
spare his young life, he died suffering the most intense pain and death
was a relief to him as well as to those who had to witness his 
suffering.
Edward Kostka was born on a farm near Tisch mills on Sept. 4, 1902 and 
was in his twenty-first year.  He had been employed by the Aluminum 
Goods Company at Two Rivers off and on for about a year and until he 
was taken sick. His health was never of the best and with his disability, 
made it impossible for him to keep at work steadily.  
Surviving the deceased are his mother and three brothers, Frank of this
city and Joseph and Daniel at home besides numerous other relatives.  
The funeral took place Wednesday from the late home at Krok and services  
were conducted at St. Mary’s Catholic church at Tisch Mills, Rev. 
Shimek officiating and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery 
there besides those of his late father.  
A large number of relatives and friends followed the body to its last 
resting place. The sympathy of the community goes out to this family in
their great sorrow.
The Kewaunee Enterprise, Kewaunee Wi
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PAID $600
Mr. Edward Koska, who was employed at Aluminum Goods Plant 1, died on Nov. 6, 
1922 at the age of 20. Mr. Koska was insured thru the company's group system of 
life insurance for $600 and this amount has now been paid by the Aluminum Good 
Mfg. Co. to Mrs. Mary Koska, mother of the deceased.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 1, 1922.  
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(the following sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
Edward Kostka, b.04 Sep 1902, d.06 Nov 1922/Son of Frank Joseph and 
Mary (Stangel) Kostka  


FRANK KOSTA SR.

FRANK KOSKA PASSED AWAY LAST SUNDAY 
Succumbs After Illness of About Six Weeks 
WAS FORTY-FIVE YEARS OLD 
Funeral Services Were Held Wednesday At Tisch Mills 
Death claimed Frank Koska, a well known resident of West Kewaunee, at 
the St. Vincent hospital at Green Bay on Sunday morning. He has been a 
healthy man his entire life, until six weeks ago, when he overlifted 
himself and strained his kidneys, thus causing a poison system which 
caused his death. 
The deceased was born at Casco forty-five years ago, where he lived for
about twenty years. On February 7, 1899, he was united in marriage to 
Miss Mary Stangel at Cooperstown. For two years they made their home at
Tisch Mills, from there they moved to the farm on which he lived until 
he was taken sick. 
Mr. Koska was one of the most influential citizens of the town, and 
enjoyed a wide acquaintance, not only in his home community, but 
through the western part of the county. Manifesting a deep interest in 
all matters which tended toward the advancement of the town, and welfare 
of its people.  He was an honest character and respected by all. 
He is survived by his wife and four children, Frank, Edward, Joseph and
Daniel, all living on the farm.  Four sisters, Mrs. Jos. Pavlish, Mrs. 
Frank Hlinak and Mrs. Chas. Musil of this city, and Mrs. Tom Blahnik 
and Mrs. John Houdek of Casco. Two brothers Wencil of Casco, and Anton 
of this city. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 22, from the Tisch Mills 
Catholic church, and internment was in the cemetery adjoining, Rev. 
Shimek officiating.
The Kewaunee Enterprise, Kewaunee, WI., June 24, 1921 
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(the following was sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
Frank Joseph Kostka, Sr. b.-- Feb 1876, d.19 Jun 1921/Son of Mathias 
and Anna (Hruska) Kostka  


MARY KOSTKA

Mrs. Mary Kostka, 75, 1621 19th St., Two Rivers, a native of Kewaunee 
County and a resident of Two Rivers for nearly 30 years, died at the 
Two Rivers Municipal hospital Friday afternoon, where she had been a 
patient only a few days.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Klein & 
Stangel funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic 
church, Two Rivers. Internment will be in St. Mary cemetery, Tisch 
Mills.
Mrs. Kostka, nee Mary Stangel, was born in the town of Franklin, 
Kewaunee County in 1878, a daughter of Joseph Stangel and Anna Aulik 
Stangel.  She was married in 1899 to Frank Kostka at Tisch Mills, who 
died there over 30 years ago. After her husband’s death, she made her 
home in Two Rivers.
Surviving Mrs. Kostka are three sons, Frank and Joseph of Two Rivers 
and Daniel Kostka, Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Anna Brahm of Milwaukee, 
nine grand children and seven great grandchildren.
For many years she was a member of St. Luke’s Altar Society in Two 
Rivers.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m., Sunday until the 
time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 
7:45 p.m. Sunday.
Two Rivers Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., Nov. 14, 1953 
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(the following was sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page)
Mary (Stangel) Kostka, b.12 May 1878, d.13 Nov 1953/Daughter of Joseph 
W. and Anna (Aulik) Stangel/Wife of Frank Joseph Kostka, Sr.  



FRANCES KOUKALIK   (d. 1932)

RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIES AT GREEN BAY
An illness of long duration, which confined her to the hospital at 
Green Bay for the last several years, last night claimed the life 
of Miss Frances Koukalik of the town of Franklin. Death occurred at 
the hospital where she had been a patient. 
Born in the town of Franklin on March 9, 1891, Miss Koukalik spent 
the greater part of her life in the township although she resided 
at Chicago for some time before illness made her confinement in a 
hospital necessary.
Immediate survivors include her mother, Mrs. Frances Koukalik, now 
residing at Chicago; four sisters, the Misses Anna, Josephine, Julia 
and Emily of Chicago; and two brothers, Wenzel of Tisch Mills and 
John on the homestead farm in the town of Franklin.
Funeral services will be held from the John Koukalik home in the town 
of Franklin at 9:30 o’clock Friday morning with the Rev. R. J. Hodik 
officiating. Interment will take place at the St. Mary’s Church 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 20, 1932 


FRANCES KOUKALIK    (d. 1942)

Mrs. John Koukalik, Sr., 84, former county resident, died Tuesday morning at 
the farm home in Franklin, Kewaunee county.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 930 a.m. from the home and at 10 
o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic church at Tisch Mills, the Rev. John Rous 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Koukalik, nee Frances Albrecht, was born at Cooperstown in 1858 and in 
1885 was married to John Koukalik. They located on the homestead farm in 
Franklin. Mr. Koukalik died 34 years ago. 
Survivors are two sons, Wenzel, of this city,and John, on the home farm; four 
daughters, Anna, Julia, and Emily Koukalik and Mrs. Josephine Vales, all of 
Chicago; three grandchildren, Marvin Vales of Chicago, Irene and Merlin 
Koukalik of this city; and one great-grandchild.
The rosary will be recited at the Koukalik home Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1942  P. 14


JOHN KOUKALIK SR. (d. 1908)

Tisch Mills
John Cocolek (sic) was buried at the Catholic Cemetery at this place last Friday. 
A short time ago he was kicked by a horse and the injuries received resulted in his death. 
He was 50 years of age and highly esteemed. His funeral was a large one.
Chronicle - Tues., Sept. 8 1908   


JOHN KOUKALIK   (d. 1949)

John Kaukalik (sic) 64, Route 1, Denmark, died this morning at Holy 
Family Hospital following a short illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Koukalik 
home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, the 
Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. The body will be taken from the 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home to the Kaukalik (sic) home on Sunday 
afternoon and friends may call after 4 p.m. The rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. Monday.
Mr. Koukalik was born in 1885 in the town of Franklin in Kewaunee 
county, and in 1910 married Mary Raich (sic) in Mishicot. They always 
lived on a farm.
Survivors are the wife; brother Wencel of Manitowoc; four sisters, 
Miss Anna, Miss Julia, Miss Emily, and Mrs. Josephine Vales of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 20, 1949 


JOSEPH KOUKALIK  (d. 1918)

TWO MORE LOCAL BOYS GIVE UP LIFE FOR DEMOCRACY
Manitowoc county’s list of dead in the world war was increased to 
fifteen yesterday when a message reached this city announcing the 
death of Joseph Koukalik and a message to Two Rivers brought news 
of the death of Alfred Klinkenburg of that city. Both boys are 
believed to have been victims of Spanish influenza. Private Koukalik, 
though not a native of this city, had made his home here for several 
years, being employed at the Baetke meat market on Tenth street. 
His death occurred at Camp McHenry, Baltimore, Md., where he was 
receiving special training, having been sent to Baltimore only six 
weeks ago. 
He was 23 years of age and is survived by his mother, who resides at 
Boldt, Kewaunee county, one brother, also at Boldt and five sisters, 
four at Chicago and one, Miss Frances Koukalik, a resident of this 
city. A message received last night said that the body of Private 
Koukalik would be sent here for burial and it will probably be taken 
to Boldt later. 
Deceased was a member of the local lodge of Eagles, which will probably 
take charge of the remains.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 04, 1918, Page 1
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William Koukalik has returned to Camp McClellan, Alabama, after 
attending the funeral of his brother, Joseph Koukalik at Tisch 
Mills. Joseph was a former employee at the Baethke meat market 
in this city and had many friends here who regret his early 
demise.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 14, 1918, Page 2
(Note: I split this entry and put the parts with each person
who died)


MARY KOUKALIK

Mrs. Mary Koukalik, 73, of 1708—18th St., Two Rivers, died at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient two months. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, the Rev. H. J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in St. 
Mary cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mrs. Koukalik, nee Mary Reich, was born Jan. 27, 1890, in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna Krause Reich. She 
was married to John Koukalik at Mishicot in 1910. Until Mr. Koukalik’s 
death in 1949, they operated a farm in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
County. She moved to Two Rivers in 1949.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Annie Zellner, of Two Rivers; a brother, 
Adolph Reich, of Rt. 1, Mishicot; and nieces and nephews. A son and 
a brother preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Tuesday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 28, 1963 


RAYMOND KOUKALIK

NINE YEAR OLD LAD DROPS DEAD, BESIDE COFFIN
Young Lad, Overcome at Sight of Dead Uncle, Late Soldier Boy, 
Succumbs at Bolt Tuesday
Overcome at the sight of the remains of his uncle, the late Joseph 
Koukalik, formerly of this city, who died at a Maryland training 
camp, and [whose] remains were taken to Bolt, Kewaunee county for 
burial, the nine year old son of John Koukalik was stricken with 
heart failure at the home of his father on Tuesday and died in a 
few minutes. The sudden death of the young lad added more sorrow 
to the Koukalik home. 
Both coffins were placed side by side in the same room at the John 
Koukalik home. Burial of Joseph Koukalik, formerly employed at the 
Baetke meat market in this city, who left several months ago for 
camp, took place yesterday. The remains arrived from Denmark on 
Tuesday, having been shipped by rail as far as Denmark and then 
overland to Bolt, Kewaunee,a few miles north of Tisch Mills. The 
body was taken to the home of the brother, John Koukalik, and the 
sight of the body so affected the 9 year old son of Mr. Koukalik 
that he was stricken with heart failure and died. The funeral of 
the lad will take place there today.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 10, 1918, Page 1


ANNA KOWALSKI

Mrs. Anna Kowalski, 79, of Route 1, Mishicot, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 
17, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Roy Crain 
will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Kowalski was born July 26, 1903, at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., daughter of 
the late Teofil and Anna Graboski Wrublewski. She was married to Frank Kowalski, 
Jan. 2, 1924, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple farmed in 
the Town of Gibson. He preceded her in death in 1971.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Virginia Kowalski of 
Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Josephine and Norman Nehring with whom 
she resided, and Victoria and Harold De Bauche of Two Rivers, 11 grandchildren 
and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sisters and three 
brothers.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Friday where a 
memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 1983 P. 3


FRANK KOWALSKI

Frank Kowalski, 85, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, Town of Gibson, died Friday morning 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. 
Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kowalski was born April 29, 1886, in Poland. He came to the United States 
at the age of 20. He married Anna Wrubleski in 1923 at Two Rivers. The couple 
settled on a farm in the Town of Gibson. Mr. Kowalski was a member of St. Mary 
Church, Tisch Mills.
Survivors include his wife, a son, two daughters, and 11 grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 10, 1971
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(29 Apr 1886/Sep 1971/SSDI)


ANNA KOZELKA   (d. 1947)

Mrs. Anna Kozelka, 76, died Sunday at her home in Tisch Mills. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the 
Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home in Two Rivers and at 10 
o’clock at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Burial 
will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mrs. Kozelka, nee Anna Walech, was born in Pilsen, Kewaunee 
county, in 1871, and was married to John Kozelka in 1887. He 
died 16 years ago.
Surviving Mrs. Kozelka are a daughter, Mrs. William Stangel, of 
Tisch Mills; and two sons, Dr. Frank L. Kozelka, a member of the 
staff of the University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, 
and Dr. A. W. Kozelka of Two Rivers. She also leaves a sister, 
Mrs. Charles Novak, of Kewaunee and four grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will 
be recited at 8 o’clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 2, 1947


JOHN KOZELKA    (d. 1931)

JOHN KOZELKA DIES THURSDAY 
Funeral Will Be Held Monday Morning 
John Kozelka, Sr., died at the home of his son, John, Thursday afternoon at 
Mishicot, Route 1. 
The deceased was 67 years old. He married Miss Anna Walesh in 1888. He is 
survived by his widow and four children, John, Jr., Mrs. William Stangel and 
Adolph, of Mishicot and Frank of Madison.
The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock from the home and at 
10 o’clock from St. Mary’s Catholic church with the Rev. Hodik officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Evening Times, June 26, 1931  P. 3
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John Kozelka, Sr., 67, Dies at Tisch Mills 
John Kozelka, Sr., aged 67, a pioneer resident of Tisch Mills, passed away 
yesterday at the farm home of his son, John Jr., on Mishicot, Route 1. Burial 
will take place on Monday morning at 8:30 from the old homestead and at ten 
o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic church, Tisch Mills, with interment in 
the cemetery there.
The deceased was married 43 years ago to Anna Wallesh who survives him with 
four children, John Jr., Frank, Adolph and Mrs. Wm. Stangel. 
Manitowoc Herald News, June 26, 1931  P. 7
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(The following is his son Frank's obituary)
Dr. Frank L. Kozelka, 92, of 5202 Hammersley Rd., Madison, died on Wednesday, 
April 16, 1986 at his residence. Dr. Kozelka was the son of John and Anna Walesh 
Kozelka. He married the former Frances Prucha on Aug. 4, 1917 at Tisch Mills. He 
graduated from the old Two Rivers High School. Dr. Kozelka finished a 2 year 
Teacher Training Program at Oshkosh State College in 1915. He served in World 
War I and was decorated with the Bronze Battle Star for his service during the 
fighting in France. He then became the Principal of a Grade School in Manitowoc 
County. In 1920 he began to work in Bio Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin 
Madison. He finished his MS Degree in 1930 and his PhD degree in 1933. After 
graduation he was appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology 
and Toxicology in the University of Wisconsin Medical School, where he remained 
until he returned to the service in World War II. Dr. Kozelka was commissioned 
as a Major in January of 1943. He served as a laboratory head of several military 
hospitals in Tennessee, Verdun and Frankfurt, Germany. He again received the 
Bronze Battle Star for his service in the battle zone. He was discharged in March 
of 1946, returning to his position in the medical school as an Associate Professor. 
In 1950 he was appointed Full Professor of Clinical Pathology and head of the 
Chemistry Laboratories of the State Laboratory of Hygiene and University and 
University Hospitals. He was retired from this position in July of 1966-Emeritus 
status. Dr. Kozelka has around 60 published manuscripts on Toxicology, Toxicological 
methods, and pharmacological subjects. Many of his methods in toxicology are still 
in use. The method for determination of alcohol in blood and urine is used in many 
of the states and is the official method in Great Britain and Australia. He was an 
active member in many national organizations, among these are American Chemical 
Society, American Association for Clinical Chemists, American Institute of Chemists, 
American Society for Pharmacology and Therapeutics, American Society for 
Experimental Biology and Medicine and American Association for the Advancement 
of Science. He served for many years on the Committee for Test for Intoxication 
of the National Safety Council. He is listed in the American Man of Science. After 
his retirement from the University Medical School, he served as a consultant to 
the State Crime Laboratory from 1962 - 1972. His principal duties were the 
determination of blood and urine alcohol and the death investigations. Throughout 
the years, Dr. Kozelka testified in court as an expert witness many times and many 
times in connection with cases involving possible poisoning and serving as a 
private consultant. He was a member of Alpha Zeta Fraternity, and a member of St. 
Maria Goretti Catholic Church. In 1979, he received the Senior Service Award from 
the Downtown Rotary club.
He is survived by his wife, Frances; a daughter, Mrs. Dorl M. (Harold) Klubertanz 
of Fitchburg; two granddaughters, Mrs. Tammy (Jeffrey L.)Wiswell of Monona and Ms. 
Kellie Driscoll of Madison; a great grandson, Jeffrey L. Wisell Jr., of Monona; a 
nephew, Dr. John Kozelka of Two Rivers and a niece, Mrs. Ruth Collins of Tisch 
Mills; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, A.W. Kozelka of 
Two Rivers; another brother and two sisters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., April 24, 1986 page 22 


JOHN A. KOZELKA   (d. 1942)

John A. Kozelka, 54, town of Mishicot farmer, and active in town 
and school circles for years, died last night at the Holy Family 
Hospital, where he has been a patient since Oct. 31. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the home of 
a sister, Mrs. William J. Stangel, in the town of Mishicot, and at 
10 o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Tisch Mills. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Kozelka was born at Tisch Mills in 1888, son of Mr. and Mrs. John 
Kozelka, Sr., and lived on the homestead farm. He was a supervisor on 
the town board for a number of years and served as a school director. 
He was also an officer of the Z.C.B.J. lodge for a number of years.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. John Kozelka, Sr., of Mishicot; 
sister, Mrs. William J. Stangel of Mishicot; two brothers, Dr. Frank 
Kozelka of Madison, and Dr. Adolph Kozelka of Two Rivers. 
The body may be viewed at the William Stangel home where the rosary 
will be recited Thursday night at 8:30 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 2, 1942


MARIE KOZELKA

Mary (sic) Kozelka died at the Green Bay hospital Friday night at 10 o’clock. 
She had been taken to the hospital by her father on Monday, Jan. 28, where she 
underwent an operation. She was 16 years old, and was a very bright and good-
hearted girl. She is survived by one sister and three brothers and her mother 
and father. Her remains were buried at the Tisch Mills Catholic cemetery 
Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock.
The Manitowoc Pilot, February 7, 1907


JOSEPH M. KRAL    (d. 1901)

Tisch Mills:
Joseph Kral, who has been sick with consumption died last week and was 
buried Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 28, 1901
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TWO CREEKS:
A son of Joseph Kral of this town died and was buried last week at Tisch Mills cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 7, 1901 pg. 8
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Joseph M. Kral
birth: 2 November 1877 Two Creeks, Wis.
death: 21 February 1901 Two Creeks, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Tisch Mills, Wis.
residence: 1901 Two Creeks, Wis.
father: Joseph Kral
mother: Barbara Kressel
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CARL W. KRALL

Funeral services for Carl W. Krall, 59, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, who 
died en route to Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Monday morning, will 
be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in the 
parish cemetery.
Mr. Krall married the former Janet Koehe at St. Anne Catholic Church, 
Francis Creek, Oct. 27, 1938.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 21, 1969
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(01 May 1909/Jan 1969/SSDI)


DANIEL J. KRALL

Funeral services for Daniel J. Krall, 62, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, 
Town of Two Creeks, who died at his home, were at 3:30 p.m. Friday 
at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Donald 
Feller officiating. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Daniel Krall was born Feb. 8, 1907, at Two Creeks, a son of the late 
Wenzel and Mary Kloida Krall. He married the former Esther Koene at 
St. Anne, Catholic Church, Francis Creek, June 27, 1935, after which 
the couple became engaged in farming in the Town of Two Creeks. 
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, (private), a son, (private); 
two brothers, Alois and Clarence of Manitowoc; and one grandchild. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 11, 1969 


ESTHER KRALL

Mrs. Esther Krall, 67, formerly of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Sunday 
at a Manitowoc hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with 
burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mrs. Krall, nee Esther Koene, was born June 6, 1908, in the Town of 
Mitchell, Sheboygan County, daughter of the late Henry and Henrietta 
Esbach Koene. She was married to Daniel Krall June 27, 1935, at St. 
Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. He preceded her in death in 
March of 1969.
Survivors include a son (private); a daughter, (private), a brother, 
Harry Koene, of Rt. 1, Maribel; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Metz of 
Rt. 1, Maribel, and Mrs. Jeanette Krall of Two Creeks; and three 
grandchildren, (private).
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, October 20, 1975 


MARY KRALL    (d. 1922)

Death called Mrs. Wenzel Krahl, Two Creeks, early last Friday morning after a 
short illness. Deceased was born in the Town of Mishicot, thirty-six years ago, 
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cloida. About sixteen years ago she was married to 
Wenzel Krahl with whom she resided on a farm in the northern part of Two Creeks. 
She was a loving wife and mother and kind neighbor. She was always ready to do 
her share in the home and about the farm. Mrs. Krahl leaves to mourn her death, 
her husband, four sons, Daniel, aged fifteen, Carl, aged twelve, Alois, seven 
years and Clarence, aged nine months, besides father and mother, one brother and 
one sister. The funeral was held form St. Mary's Church of Tisch Mills.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 9, 1922
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Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy of relatives, 
friends, and neighbors in the time of our sorrow, the death of our beloved wife 
and mother.
James Krall and family
Manitowoc Herald News, March 7, 1922 page 4
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East Gibson - Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Krall at Tisch 
Mills on Monday
Manitowoc Herald News, March 9, 1922 page 9


WENZEL KRALL

Wencil (sic) Krall, 59, lifelong town of Two Creeks farmer, died at the Holy 
Family hospital at 1 p.m. Sunday following an operation.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the home and at 
10 o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic church at Tisch Mills. Burial will be 
made in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Krall was born Sept. 27, 1878. He was married to Mary Kloida, who died 17 
years ago. All his life Mr. Krall lived on the farm on which he was born. His 
son, Daniel, operated the farm at the time of Mr. Krall’s death.
Survivors include four sons, Daniel, on the home farm; Carl and Alois of the 
town of Two Creeks; and Clarence of Manitowoc; a brother, Anton of Manitowoc; 
two sisters, Mrs. Albert Holup of Deerbrook and Mrs. John Ducharm of Antigo; 
and one grandchild. 
The rosary will be recited at the home Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 25, 1939  P. 2


JAN KRALOVEC

On Tuesday last week the body of farmer John Kralevetz was found dead in the
yard of his Town Gibson farm. A heart attack had ended the life of the 70-year 
old man. The funeral was held Friday in Tisch Mills.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1907
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Notes From Zander:
Mr. John Kralovetz, an aged pioneer, died suddenly last week Tuesday. 
His remains were buried at the Tisch Mills cemetery. He was 77 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 21, 1907 pg. 8
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Tisch Mills:
Mr. John Kralovetz(sic), an old resident of the Town of Mishicot, died on 
Wednesday and was buried on Friday. His death was unexpected although he has 
been ailing for many years. Only his wife survives him. His funeral was largely 
attended as he was a good friend and neighbor and was respected by all who 
knew him.
The Reporter, Sat., Mar. 23, 1907


MATTHEW KRALOVETZ    (a.k.a. Ledvina)

Tisch Mills news:
Matthew Kralovetz, as he was known to his friends by this name, died on Sunday 
afternoon, and with his passing away, the name Kralovetz, also passes into 
history. Matthew is survived by no relatives. Years ago he came to this country 
from Bohemia with his relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Krolovetz (sic) and always 
made his home with them. A few weeks ago Mrs. Kralovetz died, her husband having 
preceded he (sic) in death many years ago, and since her death the Anton Shusta 
family had been caring for Matthew. Being well over seventy years the death of 
Mrs. Kralovetz is considered as the cause for Matthew's recent illness, rapid 
decline and death.
Funeral services were held from St. Mary's church on Tuesday morning, the Rev. 
Father Shimek officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 3, 1922 P. 6
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1905 Gibson census:
John Kralovetz age 75; wife Anna 67; laborer Mattis Ledvina 64
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1910 Gibson census:
Anna Kralovetz head age 70; Mathias Ledvina nephew age 65 (sic)
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1920 Gibson census:
Matthias Ledvina head age 78; Anna Kralovetz cousin 82
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(Note: Apparently the newspaper mixed its facts, and it was Matthew
Ledvina, a nephew who died in 1922.


MRS. JOHN KRALOVEC

Mishicot Route 1:
Mrs. John Kralovec died Sunday and was buried Tuesday at 10 o'clock at Tisch 
Mills Catholic Cemtery, Rev. Father Shimek officiated.
The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 13, 1922


ANNA KRAUS

CALLED AT AGE OF 94
Mrs. Anna Kraus passed away at the home of her son, John Kraus, Two Creeks, 
Thursday morning at the advanced age of ninety-four. Deceased was born in 
Bohemia and came to America with her husband about 45 years ago. They settled 
in the Town of Two Creeks where he was employed in the Pfister & Vogel Tannery. 
When the business was terminated the Kraus family acquired a piece of land 
which is now the Kraus farm owned by the son, John and developed the timbered 
tract into a production acreage with the frugality and conducting which 
characterized the successful pioneers.
Deceased is survived by four sons, John of Two Creeks, Anton of Mercer, Wis., 
Joseph of Oregon and Peter of Nevada, Mrs. Barbara Boce and Mrs. Jos. Frye who 
reside in the state of Missouri, Miss A. Kraus of Chicago, Mrs. Ed Jones of 
Milwaukee and Mrs. Mary Greenwald of Ludden, N.D. The funeral will be held 
Saturday morning at ten o'clock with services at St. Mary's Church, Tisch Mills, 
Rev. Father Shimek officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., June 2, 1922
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Funeral services for the aged Mrs. Anna Kraus were held from St. 
Mary’s church on Saturday morning at ten o’clock, the Rev. Father 
Shimek officiating. Mrs. Kraus made her home with her son John 
who survives her and who resides on a farm in Two Creeks.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 7, 1922


ANTONIA KRAUS

The sudden death of Miss Antoinette Krause, formerly of this city, occurred at 
Chicago on Thursday, April 19. The remains being brought to the home of her 
brother, John Krause at Two Creeks and the funeral was conducted Monday morning 
from St. Mary's Church at Tisch Mills.
Deceased is fondly remembered here by many friends who made her acquaintance and 
learned to know her while she made her home in this city before going to Chicago 
to reside. She was born on the farm at Two Creeks in December, 1872, the daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. John Krause. During the time she lived in this city she endeared 
herself to many who are now grieved to learn of her death.  Four sisters and four 
brothers survive her. They are Josephine and Barbara of Ritchy, Mo., Mary of Ludin, 
N.D., and Catherine of Milwaukee; Peter of Los Angeles, Calif., Joseph of Washington, 
Anton of Mercer, Wis., and John of Two Creeks.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the host of kind friends who, by word 
and deed, comforted us in our bereavement due to the death of our beloved sister, 
Antoinette.  
The Krause Family
Two Creeks, Wis.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 27, 1923


FRANK KRAUS

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Krouse of Tisch Mills 
died on Friday of last week.
The Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 3, 1901


JAN KRAUS

Jos. Kraus(sic), age 77 years, died at the home of his brother, John at Two 
Creeks Tuesday and was buried Thursday. The decedent was a prosperous farmer 
of the town of Two Creeks. He reared a very large family who are all now 
grown up men and women.
The Reporter, Tues., Oct. 19, 1909


PETER KRAUS

East Gibson news:
The funeral of the late Peter Kraus was held last Friday at Tisch Mills from 
St. Mary's church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 26, 1923 P. 8


RUDOLPH KRAUS

Notes From Zander:
The Angel of Death called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kraus of Tisch 
Mills and took away their only boy. He died Monday at 1 o’clock P.M. He was 
buried Thursday morning at Tisch Mills Catholic cemetery. Rev. Father Prohaska 
officiated at the funeral.
The Manitowoc Pilot, March 3, 1910


ANNA KRCMA

Death Sunday of 32-year old Miss Anna Krema(sic) of Gibson at the 
residence of her sister here, Mrs. Jacob Stangel, after a two week 
confinement there. The deceased leaves her parents and 5 sisters. 
The funeral was held Tuesday in Tisch Mills.
Der Nord Westen, 17 Dec. 1908
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At the home of her sister, Mrs. J. J. Stangel in this city, where she had come 
from her home in Gibson two weeks ago to receive medical attention, Anna Krcma 
passed away last Saturday evening at the age of 30. She is survived by her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Krcma, five brothers, Joseph and John of Chicago, 
Wencel, Charles and Anton of Gibson, and two sisters, Mrs. John Stangel of this 
city and Miss Lillian Krcma of Gibson. Among those from without the county to 
attend the obsequies, which were held from St. Mary’s church at Tisch Mills 
Tuesday were Jos. J. Krcma, John F. Krcma and his wife of Chicago and Mr. and 
Mrs. Krucek and Miss Anna Krcma of Kennelsworth (sic), Ill. This sad bereavement 
to the home of a family respected and widely known in the northern part of the 
county is deeply deplored and the numerous friends Miss Krcma has won by rare 
womanly graces, lovable traits and a Christian character will long mourn her 
absence.
The Manitowoc Pilot, December 17, 1908 


CHARLES KRCMA

Charles W. Krcma, 92, of Route 1, Denmark, died early Wednesday morning, Sept. 
26, at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Joseph Lutheran 
will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Krcma was born Dec. 8, 1886, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late John 
and Mary Malachek Krcma. He married Emily Stangel June 24, 1913, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Norman. She preceded him in death Sept. 15, 1978. Mr. Krcma 
had been a farmer in the Zanders area, former president of County Line Telephone 
Company, former president and past director of Zanders Farmers Co-op Cheese 
factory and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Holy Name Society of the 
church, Tisch Mills.
Friends may (sic)
Survivors include eight sons, Francis of Elmhurts, Ill., Charles of Mundelien, 
Ill., Gilbert, Emil, Daniel and Eugene of Manitowoc and Paul and Joseph of Route 
1, Denmark; three daughters, Mrs. William (Margie) Luckow and Mrs. Donald 
(Lorraine) Kochan of Manitowoc and Mrs. Franklin (Kathy) Zeman of Mishicot; a 
brother, Anton of Manitowoc, 45 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Two 
daughters, three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 26, 1979 P. 3
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(Charles Krcma 08 Dec 1886 Sep 1979/SSDI)


DELLA KRCMA

Mrs. Wencil Krcma, 58, of star route, Denmark, died Thursday afternoon at the 
Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic church, 
Tisch Mills, with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Krcma, nee Delia (sic) Stangel, was born at Carlton, Kewaunee county, in 
1890 and in 1909 was married to Mr. Krcma. They moved to a farm near Zander. 
She was a member of the Rosary society of the St. Mary congregation.
Survivors are the husband; five daughters, Jeanette and Beatrice at home, Mrs. 
Emil Nelson of Manitowoc, Mrs. Al Scharenbrochof, St. Nazianz and Mrs. Thomas 
Hagstrom of Chicago; six sons, James and Ray at home and John, Edward, Alton 
and Leonard of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Riha of Kewaunee, Mrs. Rose 
Langer of Two Rivers and Mrs. Emily Krcma of Star route, Denmark; brother, 
Celestine of Carlton; mother, Mrs. John Stangel.
The body may be viewed at the Krcma home from Saturday afternoon untll the hour 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 6, 1949  P. 2


EMILY KRCMA

Mrs. Charles (Emily) Krcma, 85, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died late Friday evening in 
St. Mary's Home. Funeral services will be 9:30 am in Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot and 10:00 am in St. Mary Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Donald Feller 
will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Krcma, nee Emily Stangel, was born Nov. 29, 1892 in the Town of Carleton, 
daughter of the late John and Anna Riha Stangel. She was married to Charles 
Krcma June 24, 1913 in St. Joseph Church, Norman. She was a member of St. Mary 
Church and the Rosary Society.
Survivors include her husband; eight sons, Francis of Elmhurst, Illinois, Charles 
of Mundelien, Illinois, Gilbert, Amo, Daniel and Eugene of Manitowoc and Paul and 
Joseph of Rt. 1, Denmark; three daughters, Mrs. William (Margie) Luckow, Mrs. 
Donald (Lorraine) Kochan of Manitowoc and Mrs. Franklin (Kathy) Zeman of Mishicot; 
a brother, Celestine Stangel of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Rose Langer of Two 
Rivers; 45 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Two daughters, Mrs. 
Milton (Adeline) Zander and Mrs. Virgin (Leona) Zipperer and two sisters preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call in Lambert Funeral Home after 4 pm today where a memorial service 
will be held at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sunday, Sept. 17, 1978 page 3


JOHN KRCMA

Tisch Mills news:
John Krema(sic), a pioneer resident of Gibson died at his home Sunday 
and was buried at the local cemetery Wednesday. The deceased was 
67 years 4 months old. He was a member of the local Catholic lodge. 
Five sons and two daughters mourn his loss, namely: Charles and 
Wenzel and Lillian of Gibson, Joseph and John of Chicago and Mrs. 
J. Stangel of Manitowoc. The funeral was a large one. "And when 
his path of life, led to the door of the night of death it opened 
for into the daybreak of a glorious immortality. And we who knew 
him trust with that hope, born of Christian faith that he found 
that-
Death is but an angel, who to man at last his freedom brings,
And the grave is but a nest, in which the soul shall find its wings."
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 5, 1916 P.4
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Notes from Zander:
A week ago Sunday at 5 o'clock pm, one of our pioneer residents left us, Mr. John 
Krcma, at the age of 68 years. All his children were at his bedside at his death. 
He was sick for a week but his death was unexpected. He came to this country from 
Bohemia when 18 years of age. He lived on the farm his sons own 43 years and previous 
to that he lived at East Gibson.
He is survived by his wife and five sons and two daughters John and Jos. of Chicago, 
Mrs. J. J. Stangel and Anton of Manitowoc, Wencil and Chas. and Miss Lillian. And 
also one sister, Mrs. Anton Marsicek of Casco and one brother, Wencil of luxemburg. 
He was a member of the Bohemian Roman Catholic Union of Wisconsin, which lodge escorted 
him to his last resting place at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery at Tisch Mills of 
which congregationhe was a strict member. He was buried on Wednesday, Rev. A. Cipin 
officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 11, 1916


JOSEPH J. KRCMA    (d. 1969)

JOSEPH J. KRCMA  cemetery #66
Joseph J. Krcma, 90, of Chicago, former Manitowoc County resident, died 
Saturday morning at a Chicago hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at st. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. A 
grand nephew, the Rev. William Zimmer, of Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida, 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Krcma was born July 15, 1879, at Zander, Town of Gibson, son of the 
late John and Mary Malecek Krcma. He never married and as a young man moved 
to Chicago where he established Krcma Trucking Co. and was active in its 
operation until he became ill. Mr. Krcma was a member of Holy Name Society 
of St. Michael Catholic Church, Chicago.
Surviving him are a sister, Mrs. J.J. (Mary) Stangel, of Manitowoc, two 
brothers, Charles, of Zander and Anton, of Manitowoc and several nieces and 
nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 17, 1969  P. 5


JOSEPH P. KRCMA    (d. 1993)

Joseph Phillip Krcma Sr., age 59, of 18520 Hwy Q, Denmark, died Thursday morning, 
Decmeber 9, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, after a short illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 13, 1993, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald Kempen will officiate with burial in the 
church cemetery.
Joe was born in the Town of Gibson, May 26, 1934, son of the late Charles and Emily 
Stangel Krcma. He graduated from Zanders Grade School and Mishicot Community High 
School in 1952. He married Lorraine Marie Funk at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 
Mishicot, June 20, 1959. He farmed the homestead farm his entire life. He is a member 
and past treasurer of St. Mary Catholic Church, also a member of the Holy Name Society. 
Mr. Krcma served in the U.S. Army, was an advisor for Catholic Family Life Insurance 
and a delegate for Lake to Lake Dairy.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lawrence 
Krcma, Edina, Minn., Anthony and Marie Krcma, Denmark, Joseph Jr. and Lori Krcma, Maribel; 
five daughters and four sons-in-law, Laurie and Francis Schweiner, Stangelville, Sharon 
and William Butzer, Jolene and Timothy Stedl, all of Maribel, Kathryn and Brian 
Christensen Tisch Mills, Mary Kay, at home; five grandchildren, Ryan, Amanda, Angela 
Schweiner, Philip Krcma, Kelly Butzer; six brothers, Charles of Rockford, Ill., Daniel 
Emil, Eugene and Gilbert Krcma, all of Manitowoc, Paul Krcma, Denmark; three sisters, 
Mrs. William Margie Luckow, Mrs. Donald Lorraine Kochan, both of Manitowoc, Mrs. Franklin 
Kathy Zeman, Mishicot. He was preceded in death by a brother, Francis, two sisters, 
Adeline and Leona.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 3-8:30 p.m. Sunday, and on 
Monday until leaving for the church at 10 a.m. A prayer service will be led by Father 
Kempen at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, December 10, 1993 P. A2


LORRAINE KRCMA

Mrs. Raymond (Lorraine C.) Krcma, age 71, of 1109-28th St., Two Rivers, died 
Saturday August 19, 2000.
Mass of Christian Burial will be  held at 10:30 a.m. on Tues., August 22, 2000 
at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Two Rivers, with the Rev. William O'Brien 
officiating. Burial will be in the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish 
Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Lorraine was born April 10, 1929 in Kewaunee County to the late Carl and Clara 
Hunsader Martin. She was a graduate of Kewaunee High School with the Class of 
1946. She married Raymond A. Krcma June 16, 1952 in Algoma, WI. She and her 
husband owned and operated a dairy farm in the Zander area for many years and 
retired from dairy farming in 1987. 
Lorraine shared a deep faith in the Lord. She taught religious education at St. 
Mary's Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, and at Holy Redeemer Catholic church in 
Two Rivers. She was a former member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary's Church 
in Tisch Mills and a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer in Two Rivers. She 
especially enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends.
She will be greatly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandson 
and many close friends. She is survived by her loving husband Raymond, two 
daughters and one son-in-law: Lauretta and Carol Olson, of Two Rivers, Betty Krcma, 
of Green Bay; two granddaughters: Rhonda M. Bean and her finacee Roger Burgess, 
Courtney E. Bean, one great-grandson, Clayton Leon Burgess, all of St. Joseph, MI; 
one sister: Rita Martin Krcma, of Manitowoc; five sisters-in-law: Lucy Hagstrom, of 
Fergus Fall, MN, Agnes and Al Scharenbroch of School Hill, WI, Eleanor Nelson, 
of Manitowoc, WI, Beatrice and Gerhardt Cisler, of Mishicot, WI, Jeanette and Karl 
Kudick, of Elkhorn, WI.
Lorraine is further survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Alton Krcma, Leonard 
and Delores Krcma, Marie Krcma, and Tracy Krcma, all of Chicago, IL, James and 
Eileen Krcma, of Whitelaw, WI, and Virginia Martin, of Oconto Falls, WI; nieces and 
nephews, and many special friends.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Krcma Bean, a sister and 
brother-in-law, Ruth and Daniel Brunky; a brother, Karl Martin; five brothers-in-
law, Edward Krcma, John Krcma, Eugene Krcma, Tom Hastrom, and Emil Nelson; two 
sisters-in-law, Louis Krcma, Marie Krcma.
Relatives and friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday (tonight) at the 
Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot. There will be an 8 p.m. parish wake service at 
the funeral home. Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Redeemer 
Catholic Church in Two Rivers until the time of services at 10:30 a.m. A memorial 
fund has been established in her name.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Monday, August 21, 2000 pg. A2


MARTIN KRCMA

Martin Krcma, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krcma, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died 
Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a 
patient one day.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, 
Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial 
will be in St. Mary Cemetery at Tisch Mills, Manitowoc County.
Martin was born Dec. 29, 1953, at Green Bay, His mother is the former Clara 
Brosig. He attended the first grade at St. James Catholic Elementary School 
at Cooperstown. 
Survivors include his parents; a sister, Janet, at home; paternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mr. Charles Krcma, of Star Route, Denmark, and the maternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Brosig, of Rt. 3, Green Bay.
Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 p.m. Saturday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1961  P. 13


MARY KRCMA    (d. 1919)

Notes from Zanders:
Mrs. John Krchma died last week aged 69 years. The cause of her 
death was pneumonia. She was an old resident of Gibson and was held 
in high esteem by her neighbors. She is survived by seven children, 
John and Joseph of Chicago; Mrs. J.J. Stangel and Anton Krcma of 
Manitowoc, Miss Lillian and Wencel and Carl of this place. The 
funeral was held on Tuesday of last week.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 13, 1919


PAUL KRCMA

Paul J. Krcma, age 75, of N166 Hwy. Q, town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, died 
peacefully Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at his residence, surrounded by his loving 
family. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 at St. 
Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tisch 
Mills site, with the Rev. Joseph Coopmans O. Praem, officiating with burial in 
the church cemetery. 
Paul was born May 9, 1929, in the town of Gibson, to the late Charles and Emily 
Stangel Krcma and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of the 
Mishicot High School, with the class of 1946. He married the former Clara Brosig 
on Feb. 14, 1953 at St. Phillips Catholic Church in Green Bay. Paul owned and 
operated a dairy farm for many years and also owned and operated a milk route and 
later drove gas truck. He was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, 
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary site. Paul enjoyed playing cards, polka dancing, 
hunting, fishing, camping and snowmobiling. 
He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Clara; one daughter: Janet Smits of Denmark; 
two grandchildren: Jeremy (Annette) Smits of Denmark; Ashley Smits at home; and a 
great-granddaughter: McKenzie; and by four brothers: Charles (Kay) Krcma of Illinois; 
Gilbert (Carol) Krcma, Daniel (Norma) Krcma and Emil (Lorraine) Krcma, all of 
Manitowoc; three sisters: Marge (Billy) Luckow and Lorraine (Donald) Kochan, all 
of Manitowoc; and Kathy (Frank) Zeman of Mishicot. He is further survived by his 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Sylvester and Rosemary Brosig, Delano (Mickey) 
Brosig, Armella (Molly) Roznowski and Dorothy Karchinski, all of Green Bay; Lorraine 
Krcma of Denmark; Rita Krcma of Manitowoc; and Etta Krcma of Chicago; nieces and 
nephews. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son: Martin Paul 
Krcma on Feb. 9, 1961; and by three brothers and two sisters. 
Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Monday at St. Isidore the Farmer 
Catholic Church, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary site, in Tisch Mills, until 
the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. 
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Krcma family with 
arrangements. 
The Krcma family would like to express a very special thank you to Mary and Barb of 
Heartland Hospice in Green Bay for all of their special care given to Paul during 
his illness. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.
Newspaper not cited.


WENCIL KRCMA

Wenzel (sic) Krcma, 80, of Rt. 2, Kewaunee, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. 
Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, after a lingering illness.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 
Stangelville. The Rev. Rudolph Kerch will officiate and burial will be in St. 
Mary Cemetery at Tisch Mills.
Mr. Krcma was born Sept. 26, 1884, in Manitowoc County, son of the late John 
and Mary Krcma. He was a retired dairy farmer and for 30 years was a 
representative of Kossuth Fire Insurance Co. He married Delia Stangel Sept. 14, 
1909, at St. Joseph Church, Norman, and she died May 5, 1949. He married Mrs. 
Pauline Reinke Nov. 8, 1952, at St. Lawrence Church. He was a member of the 
Holy Name Society of St. Lawrence Church.
Survivors are the wife; six sons, Edward, John, Alton and Leonard of Chicago, 
Raymond of Rt. 1, Denmark and James of Denmark; five daughters, Mrs. Tom (Lucy) 
Lahgestron of Roselle, Ill., Mrs. Emil (Eleanor) Nelson and Mrs. Gerhardt 
(Beatrice) Cisler of Manitowoc, Mrs. Alphonse (Agnes) Scharenbroch of Kiel and 
Mrs. Carl (Jeanette) Kudick of Janesville; a sister, Mrs. J.J. Stangel of 
Manitowoc; three brothers, Anton of Manitowoc, Joseph of Chicago and Charles of 
Manitowoc County four stepsons, Oliver Reinke of Rt. 3, Kewaunee, Edwin of Rt. 
1, Kewaunee, Jerome of Madison and Quentin of Green Bay; 42 grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee, after 2 p.m. Friday where 
at 8:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 18, 1966  P. 49 


DOLORES L. KREMA

Dolores L. Krema, nee Lauer, age 76, of Manitowoc, WI, died Saturday morning, 
May 10, 2003 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at Tisch Mills Cemetery. 
Dolores was born June 11, 1926 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Henry and 
Susan Kinzig Lauer. She graduated from St. Michael's High School, Chicago, with 
the Class of 1944. On February 8, 1959, she married Leonard Krema at St. Michael's 
Catholic Church, Chicago. Dolores was a lifetime resident of Chicago. She worked 
as a secretary for many years at various Chicago area companies. Dolores was a 
Girl Scout leader for 18 years in the Chicago area. 
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Krema of Manitowoc; four children and their 
spouses, Susan and John Kuliak of Chicago, Richard and Patricia Krema of Scotch 
Plains, NJ, Roger Krema of Chicago and Janice Miller of Kohler; five grandchildren, 
Andrew and Madeline Krema, Kira Miller, Charlotte and Alexander Kuliak; a brother 
and sister-in-law, Donald and Jeanette Lauer of Peoria, AZ; a sister and brother-
in-law, Jeanne and William Smith of Chicago. She is further survived by many nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, 928 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220 on Tuesday evening, May 13, 2003 
from 4 to 8 p.m., where a prayer service led by Deacon Paul Kiefer will be held at 
7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 1121 N. 14th 
St., Manitowoc, WI 54220 on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service 
at 11 a.m. For funeral info: 920-684-4642.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2003


MARIE KRIES

Mrs. Joseph P. (Marie R.) Kries, 78, of 912 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died late 
Wednesday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt 
will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mrs. Kries, nee Marie Stangel, was born Aug. 16, 1899 in Tisch Mills, and was 
the last of children of the Frank W. and Anna Rezach Stangel family. She was 
reared and educated in Tisch Mills and was married to George Spevachek June 20, 
1923 in Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death June 4, 1944. She was married to 
Joseph P. Kries April 19, 1951 in Manitowoc. Mrs. Kries had resided in Manitowoc 
since 1923 and was a charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and 
Christian Mothers Altar Society and Manitowoc Senior citizens.
Survivors include her husband, a step-son, Robert J. Kries of Green Bay; two 
step-daughters, Mrs. John (Jayne) Kropp and Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Klinkner of 
Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma Stangel of Manitowoc, eight grandchildren, 
five great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Five brothers and three sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 
where a parish prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, December 8, 1977 P. 3
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Death Record for Marie Kries
female, white, laundress, retired, 
Date of Birth:  8/16/1899, born WI
Date of Death:  12/7/1977, Holy Family Hospital
Surviving Spouse:  Joseph Kries
Residence:  912 N 6th st, Manitowoc, WI
Father: Frank Stangel
Mother:  Anna Rezach
Informant:  Joseph Kries
Cause:  cardia arrest, mestastatic gall bladder cancer
Phy attended 10/19/1977 to 12/7/1977
Burial St Mary's Tisch Mills, 12/10/1977
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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(Aug 16, 1899/Dec 1977/SSDI)
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Spevacek-Stangel.
A pretty church wedding took place today when Marie Rose Stangel, daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Stangel of Tisch Mills, became the bride of George J. Spevacek, 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spevacek of Zander, Wis. The wedding was celebrated 
at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Mary's Catholic church at Tisch Mills, the Rev. 
Shimek performing the ceremony that united the couple. Miss Otella Stangel was 
the maid of honor and the best man was Frank O. Stangel, brother of the bride. 
Miss Edna Meisner of Manitowoc and Miss Emma Houg of Milwaukee were the bridesmaids 
while the other attendants were Dan Stangel, a brother of the bride, and Alvin 
Marten.
The ushers were Joseph Schlei and Edward Stangel. Others in the wedding party 
were Angeline Spevacek as flower girl and Norbert Schleis as ring bearer, while 
Lohengrin's wedding march was played on the organ by Joseph I. Stangel.
A reception at the home of the bride's parents followed and covers were place 
for 150 guests at the dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Spevacek are leaving tomorrow for 
Doylestown, Penn., and Chicago, and after a month's absence, will be at home 
at Nineteenth and Madison streets, this city. Mr. Spevacek is employed at the 
J.J. Stangel Hardware company.
Those from out of town who came to attend the wedding were Prof. C.A. Stangel 
of Doylestown, Penn., Emil Spevacek of Peoria, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Healy 
and family of Antigo, Prof. J. Wojta and family of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Louis 
Jansky and family of Rockwell, Wenzel Wojta and family of Reedsville, Anton 
Spevacek and family of Milwaukee, John Tischer and family of Wausau, Mr. and 
Mrs. Charles Straka, Miss Mary Kolofa and Miss Emma Houg of Milwaukee, Miss Edna 
Meisner of Manitowoc, Alvin Marten of Eau Claire, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lodel and 
family of Two Rivers and Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Sieboldt of Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 20, 1923 P. 4


ANDREW KRIESCHER

Andrew Kriescher, 81, of Route 1 Denmark, died Saturday, January 21, at Kewaunee 
Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. 
The Rev. Roy Crain will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Kriescher was born Sept. 13, 1902, at Lena, son of the late John and Mary 
Bomske Kriescher. Mr. Kriescher farmed in the Town of Carlton most of his life and 
also worked at Kewaunee Engineering, retiring in 1964. He married Lucille Kershek 
on October 23, 1928. She preceded him in death August 1967. He then married Gen 
Williquette, Sept. 13, 1969. Mr. Kriescher was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills.
Survivors include his wife, Gen; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Don Kriescher 
of Kewaunee, Elton and Janet Kriescher of Two Rivers, and Eugene and Judy Kriescher 
of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Wencil (Beatrice) Konop of Denmark; two brothers, 
Anton Kriescher of Lena, and Nick Kriescher of Oconto; a sister, Josephine Kush of 
Green Bay; 13 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death 
by three brothers.
Friends may call at Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee, from 4 p.m. this Monday evening, 
where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 23, 1984 P. 3


LUCY KRIESCHER

Mrs. Andrew Kriescher, 58, of Rt. 1, Denmark, Kewaunee County, died 
Monday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel, 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Interment 
will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Kriescher, nee Lucy Kershek, was born Dec. 27, 1908, in Kewaunee 
County, near Tisch Mills, daughter of the late Charles and Barbara 
Slaby Kershek. She was married Oct. 23, 1928, to Andrew Kriescher at 
St. Mary’s church, after which the couple became engaged in farming 
at Lena, Wis. The couple returned to Mrs. Kriescher’s homestead farm 
in 1935. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary church. 
Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, (private); three sons, 
(private); three sisters, Mrs. Frank Nehring of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Lester Johnson of Farmingdale, Mich., and Mrs. Michael Stangel of 
Sheboygan; and 12 grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded 
her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 15, 1967


FRANK KRIZEK

Town of Two Creeks:
Died - Frank Krizek of this vicinity died on Thursday evening. He was taken sick 
only a few weeks ago. Mr. Krizek was about 30 years of age and leaves a wife to 
mourn his loss. The body was buried from the Catholic church on Sunday last.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 25, 1898


ANNA KROFTA    (d. 1945)

Mrs. Joseph Krofta, 52, died of a heart attack at the farm home 
in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, at 5 o’clock this morning. 
She had been in failing health for several years.  
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 Saturday morning at the Konop 
Funeral Home at Tisch Mills and at 10 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church, the Rev. John Rous officiating. Interment will be at the 
church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 
7 o’clock Thursday evening and the rosary will be recited at 8 
o’clock Friday night.
Born Anna Lodel in 1893, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie 
Lodel, she had lived her entire life in the town of Carlton. She was 
married to Joseph Krofta in 1914 and he survives her together with 
two sons and two daughters, Kenneth, who is in the merchant marine 
service, and Joseph, Jr., who is with the army, Washington, D.C.,  
Mrs. Herbert Mueller, Jacksonport, and Miss Kathryn, at home; three 
brothers, Charles Lodel, Chicago, Ben Lodel, Carlton, and Jerry Lodel, 
Two Rivers; and three grandchildren. 
She was a member of the Holy Rosary Society of St. Mary’s Church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 15, 1945


CHARLES KROFTA

Tisch Mills…On Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, funeral services for Charles 
Krofta, who died at a Milwaukee hospital, took place from St. Mary’s church, 
the Rev. E. Shimeck officiating.
The body of Mr. Krofta was brought here from Milwaukee on Thursday afternoon. 
Decedent was just fifty years and never married. The growth of a tumor near 
the brain, the result of a blow to the head received accidentally many years 
ago, was the cause of death. Mr. Krofta was a carpenter by trade, having 
worked in company with Frnak Schimel, a contractor. For the past few years, 
Mr. Krofta was a resident of Tisch Mills, but his whole lifetime was spent in 
this community. A man of few words and quiet disposition, Mr. Krofta held the 
respect and friendship of all who knew him.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 25, 1921  P. 5
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The funeral of Charles Krofka, Tisch Mills, took place Thursday morning from St. 
Mary's Church there. Death came at a Milwaukee hospital where he had been several 
weeks for treatment of an injury from a blow on the head some time ago. Deceased 
was fifty years of age, unmarried, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Krofka of Tisch MIlls. 
He also leaves a brother, Joseph of Tisch Mills, four sisters, Mrs. Chas. Counter 
of Two Creeks, Miss Mary of Tisch Mills, Mrs. Emma Peterson of Oregon and Mrs. 
Joseph Schmidt of Milwaukee. Decedent was a carpenter by trade. He was industrious 
and possessed qualities which made him a pleasant gentleman and a friend of many.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 30, 1921


JOHN KROFTA

KEWAUNEE, Wis.-John Krofta, for many years a farmer of the town of Carlton, is 
dead, at the age of 89 years. He had been ill for more than a year. A native of 
Bohemia, Mr. Krofta spent the early years of his life there. At the age of twenty-
seven, he emigrated to this country and came almost directly to Kewuanee county, 
locating in the town of Carlton where he acquired a tract of land in the Sandy 
Bay district, now owned by his son, Joseph, and decided to follow agricultural 
pursuits. He was married at Tisch Mills in 1868 to Anna Maertz and a year afterward 
moved with his wife to Milwaukee. They remained in that city for about seven years, 
returning after that time to their old farm at Sandy Bay where they resided until 
their retirement some years ago, when they moved to Tisch Mills. Surviving are the 
widow and five children, Mrs. Anna Counter, Two Creeks; Mrs. Jennie Schmidt, West 
Allis; Mrs. C. Peterson, state of Oregon; Miss Mary, Tisch Mills and Joseph, town 
of Carlton. One sister, Mrs. Frances Graf, Milwaukee, and twelve grandchildren, 
also survive. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's 
Catholic church at Tisch Mills and burial was in the parish cemetery. The Rev. E. 
Shimek conducted the rites. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral 
were Mrs. Frances Graf and son, John, Milwaukee; Mrs. Joseph Schmidt, West Allis; 
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Poshepny and Max Krofta, Milwaukee.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Friday, January 27, 1928 P. 17


JOSEPH KROFTA    (d. 1957)

Funeral services for Joseph Krofta, 66, of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, Town of Carlton, 
who was killed in a collision of automobiles on a town road a mile north of 
his home at 8 a.m. Wednesday, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Klein & Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary 
Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Krofta was born in the Town of Carlton on the same farm in which he spent 
his entire life April 5, 1891, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Krofta. 
Nov. 10, 1914 he married the former Anna Lodel of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Norman. She died in 1945.
Surviving Mr. Krofta are two daughters, Mrs. Emil Muetter or Rt. 2, Sturgeon 
Bay and Mrs. Donald Shebesta of Rt. 1, Mishicot; two sons, Kenneth at home and 
Joseph Krofta, Jr., of Beverly Shores, Ind.,; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Conter 
of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, Miss Mary Krofta of Tisch Mills, Mrs. Joseph Schmidt of 
West Allis and Mrs. Emma Peterson of Oregon, and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 29, 1957  P. 17 


JOSEPH KROFTA    (d. 1972)

Joseph G. Krofta, 49, of Beverly Shores, Ind. died Friday morning at Michael 
Reese Hospital, Chicago.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Carlisle Funeral Home, 
Michigan City, Ind. and at 9 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Beverly Shores. 
The Rev. Charles Doyle will officiate and burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 
St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Krofta was born Sept. 24, 1923, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, son
of the late Joseph and Anna Lodel Krofta.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where Memorial services 
will be held in the evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 2, 1972


MARY KROFTA    (d. 1983)

Mary Krofta, 104, formerly of Tisch Mills, died Monday evening, March 14, at 
Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. The Rev. Roy Crain will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Miss Krofta was born Feb. 12, 1879, daughter of the late John and Anna Maertz 
Krofta.
Survivors include six nephews, Carl Conter of Route 1, Two Rivers, Kenneth Krofta 
of Route 1, Kewaunee, Cyril Schmid of Milwauke and George, Alfred and Arnold 
Petersen of the State of Oregon and four nieces, Eleanor Mueller of Jacksonport, 
Kathryn Shebesta of Route 2, Mishicot, Anna Brandenburg of Milwaukee and Helen 
Dawson of the State of Oregon. Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Wednesday. A 
memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 1983 P. 3


MARY KROFTA    (d. 1990)

Mrs. Mary Krofta, 96, of 2116 West TaPaWingo Rd., Mishicot, died Wednesday, 
July 18, 1990 at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. She was born on May 24, 1894 in 
the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Peter and Josephine Beranek Kraus. 
She married Rudolph Krofta in Oct., 1916 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. He preceded her in death in November of 1954.
Survivors include six sons and a daughter-in-law, Sylvester, Mayville, Wis., 
Norbert, Manitowoc, Rudolph and Florence, Middleton, Raymond, Fond du Lac, 
David and James, Mishicot; seven daughters and four sons-in-law, Mrs. Mary 
Ellen Schuttz, Two Rivers, Leona and Frank Buresh, Manitowoc, Mrs. Ann 
Frechette, Manitowoc, Joyce and Vernon Bavry, Manitowoc, Joan Krofta, 
Milwaukee, Audrey and Roy Harvey, Milwaukee, Arlene and Ed Muchlenberg, 
Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Anna Durovy, Milwaukee; 22 grandchildren, 18 great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Funeral services were Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Mass 
of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Ralph Hermesen with burial in the 
parish cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thursday, July 26, 1990
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Notes from Tisch Mills:
Two weddings were held here Tuesday and Wednesday respectively at the St. Mary's 
church, Rev. Cipin officiated.
On Wednesday, Miss Mary Kraus became the bride of Mr. Krofta. We wish them success 
and happiness through life.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 9, 1916


RUDOLPH KROFTA

In failing health for nearly a year, Rudolph Krofta, 82, Town of Gibson farmer 
and father of 13 children, died at the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc at 11 
a.m. Saturday.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Specht Funeral Home at 
Mishicot, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church at Tisch Mills, the Rev. 
Joseph Kalicek officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Mr. Krofta was born in Kewaunee County on April 20, 1892, a son of the late 
Joseph and Barbara Novak Krofta. In 1916 he married Mary Kraus at Tisch Mills. 
For the past 30 years he served as clerk of the School Board of the Homes School 
District No. 2 in the town of Gibson. He was affiliated with the Holy Name 
Society of St. Mary Church.
Besides his wife he leaves seven daughters, Mrs. Clarence Schultz of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Frank Buresh and Mrs. Moses Frechette of Manitowoc, the Misses Joyce and 
Joan of Manitowoc, and the Misses Audrey and Arlene Kroftka on the home farm; 
six sons, Sylvester of Mayville, Wis., Norbert of Manitowoc, Rudolph Jr., of 
Middleton, Wis., Staff Sgt. Raymond Krofta at Otis Air Force Base, Falmouth, 
Mass., and David and James Krofta on the home farm; father, John Eckstein of 
Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. Martin Renitz of Kewaunee, and 12 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service. The rosary will 
be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1954  P. 17 
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Notes from Tisch Mills:
Two weddings were held here Tuesday and Wednesday respectively at the St. Mary's 
church, Rev. Cipin officiated.
On Wednesday, Miss Mary Kraus became the bride of Mr. Krofta. We wish them success 
and happiness through life.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 9, 1916


AGATHA A. KRUMMEL

Mrs. Joseph (Agatha) Krummel, 70, of 1620 Monroe Street, Two Rivers, died 
Tuesday morning, June 25, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home and 10:30 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Roy Crain will officiate 
and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Krummel was born October 25, 1914, at Cooperstown, daughter of the late 
Michael and Katherine Boudin Duckert. She married Joseph Krummel on May 6, 
1936, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Cooperstown. She farmed with her husband 
in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, until retiring and moving to Two 
Rivers.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph; four sons and three daughters-in-law; 
Joseph Krummel Jr. of Two Rivers, Harold and Lorraine Krummel of Mishicot, 
Robert and Marilyn Krummel of Mishicot, James and JoAnn Krummel of Staunton, 
Illinois; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Raymond Rabida of 
Staunton, Illinois, Sylvia and Ronald Ducat of Two Rivers, and Mary Ann and 
Joseph Schlies of Pilsen; two brothers, Jack Duckert of Manitowoc and Ray 
Duckert of Route 1, Denmark; two sisters, Marie Duckert of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Lester (Marge) Fidler of Manitowoc, 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 25, 1985 P. 3


JOSEPH B. KRUMMEL

Joseph B. Krumel(sic), age 82, formerly of Highway 147, Mishicot, now 
a resident of North Ridge Care Center, died Tuesday morning, June 14, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 17, 1994, at 
the Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with 
burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Joe was born at Stangelville on February 7, 1912 (sic), son of the late 
Martin and Mary Raisleger Krumel. He married Agatha Duckart, May 6, 1936, 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Cooperstown. She preceded him in death on 
June 25, 1985. He farmed in the town of Cooperstown and was employed at 
the Hamilton Corporation until retiring.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Raymond 
Rabida, Algoma, Sylvia and Ronald Ducat, Two Rivers, Mary Ann and Joseph 
Schlies, Jr., Pilson; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Joseph Krumel 
Jr., Two Rivers, Robert and Marilyn Krumel, Mishicot, James and JoAnn 
Krumel, Oxford, Wis., Harold and Lorraine Krumel, rural Mishicot; 19 
grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two 
brothers, John and Daniel, two sisters, Clara and Sylvia.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8:30 p.m. 
on Thursday. 
A special thank you to the North Ridge Care Center and the Holy Family 
Oncology Unit.
Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 1994 P. A2


ADELAIDE KUBIAK

Mrs. Walter Kubiak, 57, of 3220 S. 49th St., Milwaukee, died Thursday 
afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Two Rivers where she had been a patient 
since Tuesday. 
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills. The Rev. Donald Feller will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery. 
The former Adelaide Wojta was born Jan. 1, 1905, in the Town of Two Creeks, 
daughter of Ignatz and Ann Riha Wojta. She was married to Walter Kubiak in 
June of 1936 at Tisch Mills and the couple moved to Milwaukee. 
Surviving are the husband, parents of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. 
Louis Kanera of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, and Mrs. Virgil Stangel of rural Kewaunee; 
and two brothers, Hilary of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Ignatz Jr. of Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 12, 1962 


CAROLINE KUGLE

Mrs. C. Kugel(sic), 85, Dies in Hospital
Following a nine week illness, Mrs. Caroline Kugel, 85, Route 1, passed away at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, early Sunday morning.
She was the former Caroline Forst and was born in the Town of Franklin in 1872. 
She lived in Kewaunee County all of her life. She married Michael Kugel in 1891 
and he preceded her in death in 1918. A son and a daughter also preceded her in 
death.
Remaining survivors include three sons, Charles and Edward of Reedsville and 
Joseph at home; nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday morning at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills. The Rev. Jos. Kalisek officiated and burial was in the adjoining 
cemetery. The Dewane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Denmark Press, Thursday, July 4, 1957 


JOSEPH KUGLE

Joseph Kugle, 78, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at the home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral 
Home. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary 
Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Kugle was born April 14, 1893, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late Michael and Caroline Forst Kugle. He farmed in the Town of 
Franklin, Kewaunee County, until his retirement in 1960.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. Three brothers and a sister preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o'clock this Wednesday evening 
where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 29, 1972


JOSEPH A. KUNESH

Joseph Kunesh, Sr, 61, of Tisch Mills, died Sunday afternoon at 
University Hospital, Madison. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. 
Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at 
St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Leonard Woelfel 
will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. 
Mr. Kunesh was born Feb. 10, 1913, at Stangelville, son of the late 
Thomas and Rose Shefchik Kunesh. He married Mayme Aulik June 11, 
1935, at St. Mary Church, Tisch Mills. He had been employed at 
Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, retiring after 30 years employment. 
He was a member of St. Mary Church, Holy Name Society of the church, 
charter member of the Squeekers Sip Club and a retired member and 
former board member of Tisch Mills Fire Department. 
Survivors include his wife; a son, (private); a brother, Alois, of 
Stangelville; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Josephine) Zima, of Two 
Rivers, and Mrs. Roland (Margaret) Popp, of West Kewaunee; and three 
grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where 
a memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, December 16, 1974
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(Note: Obit. b. date and SSDI b. date do not match)
(10 Jan 1913/Dec 1974/SSDI)


MAYME A. KUNESH

Mayme A. Kunesh, age 89, of N161 Hwy B. Tisch Mills, died Monday morning, June 11, 
2001 at the Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers. Mass of Christian Burial will 
be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2001 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin 
Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, with the Rev. Joseph Coopmans, O. Praem 
officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Mayme was born Nov. 3,1911 in Antigo, Wis., to the late Joseph and Bessie Zia Aulik. 
She married Joseph Kunesh June 11, 1935 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 
Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, and he preceded her in death Dec. 15, 1974. She 
worked for Paragon Electric in Two Rivers for many years. Following her retirement 
from Paragon, she worked as a banquet cook at the Norman Bar and Hall, where her 
specialties were kolaches and knee caps. Until the age of 85, she enjoyed her 
duties as a bartender at Lischka’s in Tisch Mills. Mayme was a faithful member 
of nativity of the Blessed Vigin Mary Catholic Church of Tisch Mills. She was a 
member of the rosary society and especially enjoyed heading up the booyah crew 
for the annual church picnic, unil illness prevented her from doing so. She was 
also a member of the Czechs of Norman. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time 
with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and taking delight in their many 
activities and friends.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Arlene Kunesh, of Tisch 
Mills. Three grandchildren and their families, Kris (Douglas) and Mackenzie Lambert 
of Kewaunee, Jodi( Philip) and Zachay Craney of Two Rivers, Eric Kunesh, and his 
fiancé Jennifer Pekarek, and Tanner, of Two Rivers. Mayme is further survived by 
one sister and two brothers-in-law, Lucille (Milton) Augustine of Two Rivers, and 
Frank Siebold, of Tisch Mills. A sister-in-law, Lorraine Kunesh., of Denmark, 
nieces and nephew. Mayme as also preceded in death by an infant daughter, a sister 
Lillian Siebold, her brothers-in-law, Alois Kunesh, Charles Kunesh, Roland Popp 
and ernest Zima, along with her sisters-in-law, Margaret Popp, Josephine Zima, 
and her very special friend Mayme Lambert.
Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Thursday at Nativity of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary Catholic church in Tisch Mills, until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
There will be no Wednesday night visitation. A memorial fund has been established 
in her name.
The Lambert Funeral Home of Mishico is assisting the Kunesh Family with funeral 
arrangements.
Mayme’s family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the staff of the Hamilton 
Memorial Home, and to Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, for their kind and 
considerate care during these past months. We are also grateful for the special 
friendship of Aileen Zachek, who has been such an important part of Mayme’s life. 
Perhaps they are not the stars,but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our 
lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 2001  P. A6


WENZEL M. KUNESH

Wenzel Kunesh, 60, of  Rt. 1, Denmark, a machinist at the Manitowoc 
Engineering Co., Manitowoc, for a number of years, died unexpectedly 
of a heart attack at the farm home Saturday morning.
Funeral services will be held at 10;30 a.m. Tuesday at the Klein & 
Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz 
officiating. Burial will be in the Tisch Mills Cemetery. 
Mr. Kunesh was born in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, on 
Feb. 26, 1895, a son of the late John and Christina Nemec Kunesh. In 
1918, he married Mary Ka__cek  who died in 1923. In 1932, he married 
Marcella Wiltman, who survives him.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, (private); nine sons, (private); 
and two brothers, Joseph of Seattle, Wash., and Matt of Marshfield; and 
12 grandchildren. A son Emanuel was killed in Italy in World War II.
Friends may call at the funeral home at the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 8, 1955 


FRANK KVITEK

Frank J. Kvitek, age 87, a former resident of Riverhouse, Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday morning, December 25, 1996, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, December 27, 1996, at St. Luke 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Larry Seidl will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
He was born Janaury 29, 1909, in the town of Gibson, son of the late Joseph and 
Catherine Cisler Kvitek. On June 6, 1931, he married Lillian Zima at St. Luke 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death February 20, 1981. Frank 
was employed at Manitowoc Shipyards during World War II and later at Mirro 
Aluminum for many years retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge 
and the Men of St. Luke's.
Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carol LeClair, Jacque and 
John Moseler, Linda and Doanld Peterson, all of Two Rivers; 19 grandchildren; 17 
great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Kvitek, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Robert 
Moseler, and a son-in-law, Paul LeClair.
Friends may call at St. Luke Catholic Church Friday from 3:30 p.m. until the time 
of services at 5 p.m.
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1996 P. A2


LILLIAN KVITEK

Mrs. Frank (Lillian A.) Kvitek, 68 of 1411-23rd St., Two Rivers, died early 
Friday morning, February 20, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Donald Becker will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary 
Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mrs. Kvitek, nee Lillian Zima, was born April 11, 1912, daughter of the late 
Frank and Anna Stangel Zima. She was married to Frank J. Kvitek June 6, 1931, 
at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mrs. Kvitek was a member of ZCBJ 
Lodge of Two Rivers and Ladies of St. Luke. 
Survivors include her husband Frank, three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Carol) Le____, 
Mrs. John (Jacque) Moseler and Mrs. John (Linda) Miller, and a sister, Mrs. 
Matt (Emma) Kvitek, of Two Rivers; 16? grandchildren and ? great grandchildren. 
A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
6 o’clock this Friday afternoon, where a memorial service will be at 7:15 
o’clock. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 1981


MATT KVITEK

Matt J. Kvitek, age 88, of the North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning, September 6, 1992, at the center.
Funeral services will be held this Tuesday evening, September 8, 1992, at 6 p.m. 
at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Presiding the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Greg Smith, with burial to follow in the St. Mary's 
Catholic Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
He was born September 14, 1903, in Stangelville, Wis., son of the late Joseph and 
Katy Cisler Kvitek. He married the former Emma Zima on August 4, 1925, at the St. 
Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. She preceded him in death on January 13, 1992. 
Mr. Kvitek was employed with the Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers all of his life 
retiring in 1965. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge No. 142 and a member of 
the St. Luke Catholic Church Men's Society.
Survivors include two daughters and two sons-in-law, Lorraine and Harold Krizizke, 
Two Rivers, Delores and Richard Heinzen, Manitowoc; two brothers, Frank and Charles 
Kvitek, Two Rivers; six grandchildren, David and Jill Krizizke, Fond du Lac, Julie 
and Alvin Anderson, Manitowoc, Gary and Barb Heinzen, Manitowoc, Terry Heinzen, 
Manitowoc, Bonnie and Bob Keebler, Green Bay, Randy and Connie Heinzen, Mantiowoc; 
10 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Joseph, and an infant sister.
Friends may call 4:30 p.m. at the Holy Redeemer Catholich (sic) Church, this Tuesday 
evening, until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, September 7, 1992 P. A2