GEORGE UHLERS

Died
Wednesday morning at her home in Kewaunee County, two miles east of Tisch Mills, 
George, the eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Uhlir(sic). His body was 
interred Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery at Tisch Mills.
The Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 22, 1907
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Tisch Mills News
Mr. and Mrs. Uhlir are called upon to mourn the loss of their son, George, 
thirteen years of age, who died last Wednesday after a brief illness.
The Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 29, 1907
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George was added to the newer Uhlers stone. His original
stone read Jiri Uhlir/Narozen 7 Pros. 1893/Zemrel 16 Led 1907.  


JOHN UHLERS

John Uhler, 83, retired Kewaunee county farmer, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday at 
his home in the village of Tisch Mills.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m., at the residence with the Rev. 
John Rous in charge. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Mr. Uhler was born May 9, 1856 in Bohemia and came to the United States when 
he was 21 years old. He operated a farm in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee 
county, until 20 years ago when he retired and moved to Tisch Mills.
He is survived by the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Charles Parina of Carlton, 
Kewaunee county, Mrs. Wencil Bosdeck of Algoma, Mrs. Ed. Scherer of Mishicot 
and Mrs. Tony Meyers at Tisch Mills, two sons, Frank of Kewaunee and Alois 
of Manitowoc, and 20 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 6, 1939 P. 2 


MARY UHLERS

Mrs. Mary Uhlir(sic), 92, widow of John Uhlir, retired farmer, died Monday 
afternoon at her home in the village of Tisch Mills, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Uhlir home and at 
9:30 from the St. Marys Catholic church. Interment will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Mrs. Uhlir was born in Bohemia and came to Wisconsin with her parents at the 
age of nine years. She was married to John Uhlir and they located on a farm 
in Carlton, Kewaunee county. Twenty-six years ago they moved to Tisch Mills. 
Mr. Uhlir died three and half years ago.
Survivors are two sons, Louis of this city, and Frank of Kewaunee; four 
daughters, Mrs. Mary Bosdeck, of Algoma, Mrs. Charles Parma of route 1, 
Kewaunee, Mrs. Frank Zeman of Tisch Mills, Mrs. Edward Scherer of route 2, 
Two Rivers; 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 25, 1943 P. 2


EVELYN URBANEK   

Evelyn Koenig Urbanek, 76, of 1101 Rockdale St., Green Bay, died Sunday 
afternoon June 11, 1989 at St. Vincent Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Ralph Hermsen 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Urbanek was born December 4, 1912, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Alvina Krejcarek Holly. She married Michael 
Koenig, June 26, 1941, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. He preceded her 
in death in 1973. Mrs. Urbanek lived in Bolt until 1982. She then married 
Willard (Mike) Urbanek April 17, 1982. He preceded her in death in April 3, 1989. 
Mrs. Urbanek was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Rosary Society and 
Franklin Farmerettes Homemakers.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, a stepson and step daughter-in-law, 
a stepdaughter, two grandchildren, and three step grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by a sister.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m Tuesday, where 
a memorial service will be at ? p.m.
Herald Times Reporter  June 12, 1989
sent in by researcher/see contributors page


FRANK URBANEK

Frank J. Urbanek, 78, who operated the Commercial House at Tisch 
Mills for 35 years before he retired 15 years ago, died in Manitowoc 
last night after a short illness. 
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9 o�clock at St. Mark�s Catholic 
church at Two Rivers, the Rev. Peter Nilles officiating. Burial will 
be in the Tisch Mills Catholic cemetery. 
The body will lie in state at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home from Saturday evening until the hour of the services on Monday. 
The rosary will be recited Sunday at 7:30 p.m. 
Mr. Urbanek was born in Prague, Bohemia, on June 30, 1863, and came to 
this country with his parents when he was five years old. The family 
settled on a farm at Tisch Mills. Mr. Urbanek married Rose Koenig on 
July 22, 1887. She died in 1941. 
Surviving Mr. Urbanek are two children, Mrs. Joseph Jaklin of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. Homer Scherer of Manitowoc, and four grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 24, 1942 


MRS. FRANK URBANEK

Mrs. Frank Urbanek aged 90 and one of the earliest pioneers 
to settle in this section of the country died on Tuesday 
morning at Mishicot at the home of her niece, Mrs. Thomas 
Hallada. Funeral services were held on Thursday morning at 
10 o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic church, the Rev. Father 
Shimek officiating, with interment at the adjoining cemetery. 
Mr. and Mrs. Urbanek were well known here having owned a 
farm outside the limits of the village. Mr. Urbanek preceded 
his wife in death many years ago. No children were born the 
couple.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 26, 1923 P.9
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(Note: Obit indicates she is buried in this cemetery/the
1900 Mishicot census shows Frank Urbanek age 66 and wife
Katie Urbanek age 67)


FRANTISEK URBANEK

Tisch Mills:
Frank Urbanek, Sr., an old and well known resident of this town, died at his 
home at an early hour last Thursday. The cause of death was due to old age. He 
was about 76 years of age, had resided in this town for many years and was well 
known through out the county. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, one niece 
and three nephews. The funeral took place last Saturday from the St. Mary's 
Church, Rev. Fr. Kubale officiating. A large circle of friends followed the 
remains to their last resting place.
The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 6, 1906
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76-yr. old Tisch Mills resident Frank Urbanek died Thursday 
last week of old age debility. He leaves his widow and other 
relatives. The funeral was held Saturday.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1906
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Frank Urbuick   (sic)
birth: 1823 Bohemia
death: 27 September 1906 Tisch Mills, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Tisch Mills, Wis.
residence: 1906 Mishicot
father: Jerpak
spouse: Katie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(NOTE: Death record has b. 1823 but it probably is right on
the stone-1833 because 76 yrs would be correct)


JAN URBANEK

Death Sun. in Tisch Mills of John Urbanek(sic), a resident in our 
county for 36 yrs. The deceased, who was born in Bohemia 74 yrs. 
ago, came to America in 1868 and settled in Tisch Mills where he 
worked a farm. Several years ago he moved here to Manitowoc, but 
then moved back to a farm. He leaves several grown children. The 
funeral was held Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904
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John Urbanek(sic), father of Alderman Wenzel Urbanek of this city, passed away 
at his home at Tisch Mills last Sunday, aged 74 years. The decedent was born 
in Austria. He came to America in 1868 and settled immediately in Manitwooc 
county, of which he had been a continuous resident since. For a few years, Mr. 
Urbanek and family resided in the city, but of late years they had again resided 
at Tisch Mills. The decedent was a successful farmer. He as well known in the 
county and was much esteemed by his neighbors. He is survived by four children, 
Joseph, Wenzel, Frank and Mrs. Anna Hallada�all residents of this county. The 
funeral took plce at Tisch Mills on Tuesday.
The Manitowoc Pilot, October 27, 1904


JOSEFA URBANEK

Death Wed. last week of 66-yr. old Mrs. John Urbanek in Tisch Mills. 
Mrs. Urbanek came here with her husband 34 yrs. ago. In addition to 
her husband she leaves 4 children.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903
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Mrs. John Urbanek, mother of Alderman Wenzel Urbanek of this city, died at her 
home in Tisch Mills Wednesday, aged 66 years. A native of Bohemia, Mrs. Urbanek 
came here with her husband 34 years ago and lived in Tisch Mills. ? Years ago 
the family moved to the city and after eight years again took up their home at 
Tisch Mills. A husband and four children, Mrs. Thos. Hallada, Frank Urbanek, 
Tisch Mills, Joseph, Two Creeks and Wenzel of this city survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Apr. 2, 1903 page 1


JOSEPH URBANEK

JOSEPH URBANEK OF TWO CREEKS PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 51
Joseph Urbanek, one of the best known residents of the county and 
for years engaged in the hotel and saloon business at Two Creeks, 
died after an illness of several months and the funeral was held 
at Tisch Mills yesterday. 
Decedent was a brother of W.C. Urbanek, this city, and was 51 
years of age, and a native of Bohemia.
He came to this country with his parents in 1867 and located at 
Tisch Mills where he resided until twenty-one years ago when he 
purchased the hotel and dance hall at West Two Creeks of Wenzel 
Blaha. In 18?? he was married to Sophia Lodl at Tisch Mills. He 
is survived by a wife and five children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 23, 1916 P.4
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WILL NOT PROPERLY EXECUTED; COURT REFUSES PROBATION
Witnesses to Will of Joseph Urbanek, Two Creeks, Failed to comply 
with Provisions of Law-Daughter Objects
On the grounds that the document had not been properly executed, 
the witnesses having failed to sign in the presence of each other 
as required by the statutes, a paper purporting to be the last will 
of the late Joseph Urbanek, of West Two Creeks, was today rejected 
by Judge Chloupek in probate court when objections to the will were 
filed by Mrs. Shedivy, of Two Rivers, a daughter.
Under the law two witnesses to a will must sign the document in the 
presence of each other and it was established that this had not been 
required in drawing of the Urbanek will. The will was drawn in 1915 
and included a legacy of $100 to Mrs. Shedivy but this provision had 
been marked out by pen in the will.
The testament left the estate, said to be valued at $4,000 or more 
to sons of the decedent who were instructed to pay certain sums to 
other heirs. Mrs. Shedivy questioned the will and filed a protest to 
probate and the court upheld her.
With the will ruled out the estate will be administered by the court 
and will be to the heirs in equal division. Mr. Urbanek was well known 
and for years conducted a hotel at Two Creeks.
Kelley & Wyseman appear for Mrs. Shedivy and Kelley & Ledvina for the 
will.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 12, 1916 P.1


ROSE URBANEK

Mrs. Rose Urbanek, wife of Frank Urbanek, died Monday night at the 
home in Two Rivers after suffering a heart attack. She had been in 
poor health for some time. She was 73 years old.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9 o�clock at St. Mark�s Catholic 
church in Two Rivers, the Rev. Peter J. Nilles officiating. Burial will 
be in the Tisch Mills cemetery. The body will lie in state at the 
funeral home Wednesday noon. 
Mrs. Urbanek was born Rose Franklin in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
county, Feb. 14, 1868. She was married to Frank Urbanek 55 years ago 
and the couple operated a hotel and tavern at Tisch Mills. They lived 
at Tisch Mills until 14 years ago when they moved to Two Rivers. 
Surviving Mrs. Urbanek are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Jaklin 
of Two Rivers and Mrs. Homer Scherer of Manitowoc; four grandchildren; 
three brothers, George and Frank of the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, 
and Thomas of Green Bay; and two sisters, Mrs. Wencil Wojta of Reedsville 
and Mrs. Wencil Prucha of Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 15, 1941 


SOPHIA URBANEK

Mrs. Joseph Urbanek, 89, of Two Creeks, died Sunday noon at Municipal Hospital, 
Two Rivers. She had suffered a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. 
The Rev. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
The former Sophia Lodel was born March 1, 1865 in the Town of Carleton, Kewaunee 
County, daughter of the late Albert and Anna Wondrashek Lodel. She was married 
March 3?, 1885? to Joseph Urbanek at Tisch Mills and the couple located at Two 
Creeks where he operated a blacksmith shop and later a tavern. He died in 1916. 
She was a member of the Rosary Society of the church and American Legion 
Auxiliary.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Shedivy of Two Rivers; four sons, Ben and 
Edward of Two Creeks, Charles of Manitowoc and Louis of Two Rivers; a sister, 
Mrs. Anton Blaha of Two Rivers; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren 
and a great great grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 1, 1957  P. 19 


AMELIA VALENTA

GUN SHOT IS FATAL TO CHILD 
Terrible Tragedy Near Tisch Mills. Result of Accident, on Friday.
BOY FIRED FATAL SHOT 
Emma (sic ) Valenta Killed While On Her Way Home from School�
Detailed Story of the Tragedy 
Accidental discharge of a shot gun in the hands of fourteen year old Wenzel 
Sleis resulted in the death of little Emma, the eight year old daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. George Valenta of Stangelville, Friday night. The tragedy was 
due to careless handling of the weapon, the trigger of which had been raised 
by the lad unconsciously while maneuvering to get a shot at a rabbit. Children 
coming home from school among whom was the Valenta child, stopped by the 
roadside where the boy had chased his quarry and watched the operations of 
the lad in endeavoring to locate the game. The little girl accosted the lad 
and the latter probably with no malicious intent passed the gun and the next 
instant there was a report and the girl sank to the ground dead.
The boy unable at first to grasp the full meaning of his deed bent over the 
form of his dead companion and endeavored to stop the flow of blood from the 
girl�s breast where the entire charge of shot at eight paces had entered. The 
remaining children fled pell mell from the scene and left the two alone. 
Incoherent and excited stories told by the little ones soon brought the parents 
and their neighbors to the road side and the little form cold in death was 
taken to the home by her grief stricken parents. All efforts at resuscitation 
were fruitless and the indications were that the child died instantly.
An inquest was held on Friday evening the coroner being summoned from Kewaunee 
and a verdict to the effect that the child had met death in an accidental 
manner was rendered. The boy is at home with his parents and is overcome with 
grief and remorse. Close inquiry into the matter will be made but it is 
probable that the tragedy was due to accident. Stangelsville is a little burg 
in Kewaunee county just over the line and the scene of the shooting is three 
miles east of the village of Tisch Mills. The families are well known to 
Manitowoc county residents. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 7, 1904  P. 1
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A LITTLE GIRL ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY A BOY, THREE MILES EAST OF TISCH MILLS.
Last Friday evening, Emma Valenta(sic), the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
George Valenta of Stangelville, was killed by the accidental discharge of a shot 
gun in the hands of Wenzl Sleis, a boy of fourteen. While the boy was holding 
the gun at full cock, trying to get a shot at a rabbit near the roadside, several 
children, including little Emma Valenta, were coming home from school and seeing 
the boy, stopped to watch his operation. It is reported that the little girl spoke 
to the boy and that the latter raised his gun. He next instant the gun was 
accidentally discharged and the girl fell dead to the ground. The entire charge 
of shot had entered the girl�s breast from a distance of eight paces. While the 
terror-stricken boy bent over the lifeless form of the little girl who was the 
victim of his unpardonable carelessness, the rest of the children fled pell mell 
from the scene of the heart-rending tragedy and hurried to their respective homes. 
The excited stories of the frightened children soon brought their parents and 
others to the scene of death and the body of little Emma was taken to the home of 
the grief stricken parents.
The verdict rendered at the inquest was that the child had met death in an accidental 
manner.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 10, 1904


BARBARA VALENTA

Mrs. Frank Valenta, 87, of Rt. 1 Denmark, died Wednesday evening at 
Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic church, Tisch Mills. The 
Rev. Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Mrs. Valenta, nee Barbara Hinesh, was born Mar. 13, 1886, in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Valenta Hinesh. She was 
married to Frank Valenta Sept. 5, 1904, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Her 
husband preceded her in death in 1968.
Survivors include two sons, Frank, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Louis, of 
Rt. 1, Denmark; a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Koenig, of Manitowoc; 12 grand-
children, 25 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. An 
infant brother and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday, where a parish 
memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 25, 1973
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(13 Mar 1886/Oct 1973/SSDI)


CHARLES VALENTA

Charles Valenta, 62, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died early Friday morning at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 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. Donald 
Feller officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Valenta was born Oct. 30, 1908, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, 
a son of the late George and Theresa Jansky Valenta. He married the former 
Helen Wachal Oct. 17, 1939 at St. Joseph Church, Pilsen. A lifelong farmer in 
the Town of Franklin, he was a member of the board of the Collegiate District 
School for more than 25 years. He was also a member of St. Mary parish and its 
Holy Name Society.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter and two sons (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); three sisters, Mrs. Anton (Julia) Forst of Maribel, Mrs. William 
(Anna) Bohacek of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Louis (Caroline) Staral of Rt. 1, 
Mishicot, and five grandchildren. A brother and three sisters preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where memorial services 
will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1971
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(30 Oct 1908/Jan 1971/SSDI)


FRANK VALENTA    (d. 1968)

Frank Valenta, Route 1, Denmark, passed away Sunday forenoon at Holy Family 
hospital following a lingering illness. 
He was born October 12, 1880 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Wencel 
and Eva Fictum Valenta. He married Barbara Hinish on September 5, 1904 at Tisch 
Mills. He farmed in the area all of his life. He also operated a threshing 
machine for many years.
Survivors are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Koenig, Manitowoc; two sons, 
Frank Jr., Route 1, Mishicot; Louis, Zanders, 12 grandchildren, 21 great 
grandchildren; one brother, Joseph, Tisch Mills.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills, with the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. 
The DeWane Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Denmark Press, Thurs., Jan. 18, 1968 page 5
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(12 Oct 1880/Jan 1968/SSDI)


GEORGE VALENTA

DIES AT TISCH MILLS
George Valenta, aged 61, died Sunday at his home at Tisch Mills. Burial will 
take place Wednesday morning at Tisch Mills. A widow and a number of children, 
including one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Pilish of Two Rivers, survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tues., Nov. 6, 1928 page 11
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ATTEND FUNERAL
Andrew Pillasch and family are at Tisch Mills to attend the funeral 
of George Valenta, the father of Mrs. Pillasch. Mr. Valenta died at 
his home on Sunday. He was a well known resident of that place and 
his many friends in this vicinity will be shocked to hear of his 
death. He was 61 years of age. The funeral took place from the 
Catholic church at Tisch Mills this morning.
Manitowoc Times, Wednesday, November 07, 1928, Page 6


HELEN VALENTA

Mrs. Helen Valenta, 76, Rt. Denmark, died June 21, 1991, in a Two Rivers 
Hospital. She was born Jan 12, 1915 in the Town of Montpelier to the late 
Jacob and Jennie (Granat) Wachal. She married Charles Valenta on Oct. 17, 1939 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pilson. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1971.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, two sons and daughters-in-law, 
nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday. 
Memorial service 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic,   
Church, Tisch Mills. Burial in parish cemetery.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
********
Mrs. Helen Valenta, 76, of Route 1, Denmark, died Friday evening, June 21, 1991, 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills. Rev. Ralph Hermsen officiating and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
She was born January 12, 1915, town of Montpelier, Kewaunee County, daughter of 
the late Jacob and Jennie Granet Wachal. She was married on October 17, 1939, to 
Charles Valenta, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Pilsen. He preceded her in death 
January 15, 1971. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Ladies Rosary 
Society.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Gertrude and Henry Schleis of Route 1, 
Kewaunee; two sons and daughters-in-law, Norbert and Jean Valenta, Robert Debra 
Valenta both of Route 1, Denmark; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Marie Wachal and Mrs. 
Mary Jane Wachal of rural Luxemburg; nine grandchildren, Steven, Kevin, Marvin, 
Karen, Kathy Schleis, Nancy Swagel, Laura, Amber and Jason Valenta; three great 
grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler and Brianne Schleis. She was preceded in death by two 
sisters and two brothers.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, where 
a memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 1991 P. B11
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(12 Jan 1915/21 Jun 1991/SSDI)


JOHN VALENTA

John Valenta, 76, of Rt. 1, Denmark, took his own life at the farm home Sunday. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kaliscek officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining 
cemetery.
Mr. Valenta was born April 11, 1881 on the homestead farm and lived there all 
his life. His wife died in November of 1956. 
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Anton Bohman of Mishicot, Mrs. John Sladky 
of Maribel, Mrs. Edward Steinberger of Rt. 1, Denmark, Mrs. Vincent Siehr of 
Mishicot and Mrs. Ray Duckart on the home farm; a brother, Joseph of Manitowoc; 
two sisters, Mrs. John Foreman and Mrs. Anton Kliment of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren 
and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 2 pm Tuesday at the Wochos Funeral Home, Denmark, where 
the Rosary will be prayed at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 25, 1957 page M13
*******
Mr. Miloslav Dushek, Justice, has been at East Gibson last Tuesday, --illegible-- 
Miss Rosalia Rous and Mr. John Valenta in the bonds of matrimony. Mr. Valenta is 
well and favorably known in the vicinity as he was a member of the local ?? crew 
in former years. Friends in this vicinity extend congratulations.
The Reporter, Tues., May 24, 1910


MARY VALENTA   (d. 1956)

Mrs. John Valenta, 72, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday 
at her home in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic 
Church at Tisch Mills, with the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
She was born Mary Rous, Feb. 8, 1884, at Menchalville, Manitowoc 
County, the daughter of John and Anna Dufeck Rous. 
Surviving besides the husband are a sister, Mrs. Frank Braunreiter 
of Manitowoc, 10 nieces and 3 nephews. 
Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday at the Wochos Funeral Home 
in Denmark. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. 
Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday November 2, 1956


NORBERT A. VALENTA

Norbert Valenta, age 51, of N241 State Highway 163, Denmark, died unexpectedly 
at his home, Friday evening, March 5, 1993.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 1993, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Gerald Kempen will officiate with burial 
to be in the parish cemetery.
He was born in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, on December 21, 1941, son 
of the late Charles and Helen Wachal Valenta. He married Jean Rasmussen at St. 
Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, May 9, 1964. He worked as a carpenter for 
Hillcrest Homes and Ellisville Cheese Factory. The L.C. Herney Construction, and 
was a semi trailer driver for Mirro/Foley Company. He had served in the U.S. Army 
Reserves. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. 
Norbert enjoyed hobby farming.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and James 
Swagel, Marshfield, Laura and Mark Lorger, Mishicot; a sister and brother-in-law, 
Henry and Gertrude Schlies, rural Kewaunee; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert 
and Debra Valenta, rural Denmark; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-9 p.m. Monday, 
March 8, 1993. A parish memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 1993 P. A2


ROSIALIA VALENTA

Mrs. John Valenta, Denmark, route 1, died Sunday at her home in 
Kewaunee county, after a long illness. Mrs. Valenta died on her 
birthday; she was born March 28, 1886, in the town of Franklin. 
Before her marriage May 17, 1910, to John Valenta, she was Miss 
Rosalie Rous. She is survived by her husband, six daughters, Mrs. 
Anton Bohman, Mrs. John Sladkey, and Mrs. Vincent Fiehr, all of 
Mishicot, route one. Mrs. Raymond Duckart and Mrs. Edward 
Steinberger of Denmark, route one, and Miss Clara Valenta, at home; 
two sisters, Mrs. Frank Braunreiter of Manitowoc and Miss Mary Rous 
who lives at the Valenta home. There are 11 grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from St. Mary�s 
church, Tisch Mills, and burial will take place in the adjoining 
cemetery. 
The remains will be removed from the Wochos funeral home to the 
Valenta home Tuesday afternoon. St. Mary�s parishioners will 
recite the rosary there Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 29, 1943
*********
Mr. Miloslav Dushek, Justice, has been at East Gibson last Tuesday, --illegible-- 
Miss Rosalia Rous and Mr. John Valenta in the bonds of matrimony. Mr. Valenta is 
well and favorably known in the vicinity as he was a member of the local ?? crew 
in former years. Friends in this vicinity extend congratulations.
The Reporter, Tues., May 24, 1910


THERESA VALENTA

DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER IN THIS CITY
Mrs. George Valenta, 58, a native and resident Kewaunee county, died at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Pillasch, Madison street, early this morning. 
She had been a patient at the hospital here for two weeks, and later was taken 
to the home of her daughter. Burial will take place, Tuesday morning, from the 
St. Mary�s Church at Tisch Mills, with the burial in the cemetery there.
Mrs. Valenta nee Theresa Jansky, was born at Norman, 58 years ago, and was the 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jansky. Thirty eight years ago, she was 
married to George Valenta, who preceded her in death, two and one half years 
ago. After her marriage, she resided in the Town of Franklin.
Mrs. Valenta leaves four daughters, Mrs. Anton Forst and Mrs. William Bohacek, 
of Melnik, Mrs. Andrew Pillasch, of this city, and Caroline Valenta of Manitowoc, 
and two sons, Charles Valenta, at home and Albert Valenta of Maribel. She is 
also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Anton Bouril, of Gibson, Mrs. Andrew Gabriel, 
of Rice Lake; Mrs. George Peterik of Shoto; Mrs. John Urban, of Norman, and 
two brothers, John Jansky of Kewaunee, and Charles J. of this city. She also 
leaves 11 grandchildren
Manitowoc Herald   May 8, 1931
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CAROLINE VAN DEN HEUVEL

Funeral services for Mrs. Robert (Caroline) Van Den Heuvel, 53, of Rt. 1, 
Mishicot, who died of injuries in an automobile accident Sunday morning, will 
be 9:30 am Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot and 10 am at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will 
be in the parish cemetery.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Charles Frazier of South Bend, Ind., 
and Wilfred Myers of Rt. 1, Mishicot; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Patricia) 
Schultz of Milwaukee and Mrs. Stanley (Barbara) Shillcox and Mary Van Den Heuvel, 
both of Rt.1, Mishicot. Also surviving is a step-daughter, Mrs. Arvid (Shirley) 
Schulz of Manitowoc and 13 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Tuesday. Parish memorial services 
will be at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 31, 1970 page M13


ROBERT VAN DEN HEUVEL

Robert F. Van Den Heuvel, 69, of 725 N. 10 St., Manitowoc, formerly
of Mishicot, died Thursday evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate with burial in St. Mary 
Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Van Den Heuvel was born July 22, 1906 at DePere, son of the late
Albert and Alice Willard Van Den Heuvel. He was educated in DePere area
schools. He farmed in the Mishicot area and was employed at Hamilton
Industries, Two Rivers, retiring in 1961. His first wife, the former
Irene Lieterman preceded him in death in 1943 and his second wife, the
former Caroline Frazier Myers, preceded him in death in August of 1970.
He married Grace Russell Brown Sept. 29, 1973, at Manitowoc. He was a
member of Hamilton Retirement Club and Manitowoc Senior Citizens and a
former member of Mishicot Senior Citizens.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters (private); two step-sons
(private); two step-daughters (private); two sisters, Mrs. Esther
Keating, of Brillion and Mrs. Carl (Marlene) Treml, of Green Bay,
18 grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives. A son, a
brother and four sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m.
Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, November 14, 1975  P.16
********
Funeral services for Robert F. Van Den Heuvel, 69, of 725 N. 10th St., 
Manitowoc, who died Thursday, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Schneider-
Mittnacht Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmidt will officiate with burial in St. 
Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. 
Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, November 15, 1975


MARTIN VLCEK  

A terrible shooting accident is reported from Gibson. It occurred on Sunday last. 
Martin Velchek went out hunting rabbits on Sunday morning. In order to secure a 
better view of the runaways, he mounted a stump and rested the butt of the gun 
on the stump, the muzzle pointing toward his body. The gun from slow pressure of 
the hand moved toward the edge of the stump and slipped off. The hammer struck the 
stump and caused the gun to discharge. The whole charge entered the man's stomach 
and literally disemboweled hm.
And now comes a record of endurance, courage and tenacity of life which seems 
incredible. Velchek pressed back the protruding and shattered entrails, kept them 
in place with his hands, and walked home a distance of nearly half a mile. A 
physician was called, but saw the possibility of saving the man's life. His pulse 
was imperceptible and still the man lived through the day and through Sunday night, 
rested easily, though the accident occurred at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
Manitowc Pilot, September 16, 1897  P. 3
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VELCEK(sic) was alive and improving yesterday. He eats, digests his food, and 
performs his natural functions. Mishicott people say that he was dragging 16 
feet of intestines when he reached his home, and that they were lying in the 
bed beside him when the physicians arrived. Some of the Murphy buttons were 
needed in putting the intestines together, but the doctor had no hope of the 
recovery of the man and his efforts were directed mainly toward allaying the 
pain. There is a possibility of his recovery. In such an event it will be one 
of the most remarkable instances on reord of recuperative power.
Velchek has a wife and four children and is poor having purchased his farm on 
contract. He came here some years ago with a band of Gypsies and worked as a 
farm hand until he purchased his farm. He is an industrious and honest fellow.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 16, 1897  P. 3
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W. Weljech(sic), the Gibson farmer who was accidentally shot in the abdoman
on Sunday, Sept. 12, died last Thursday, twelve days later. His wound
was a most frightful one and it is a wonder that he lived so long as he did.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 28, 1897
*****
1897 Sep 20/VELECK Martin/v.6 p.15  "Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"
*******
VELCHEK, the Gibson man who disembowled himself by the accidental discharge of his 
gun, died on Wednesday of last week, having lived nine days, one of the most 
wonderful cases of tenacity of life on record.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 30, 1897  P. 3
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(Note: This surname has several spellings. I have used the one on his wife's 
stone. They were from Gibson and most Gibson burials were in this cemetery)
*******
(1900 Gibson census:
Antoney Velcheck female age 38 widow; son Antonie 13; Steven 11; Frank 9; Mary 7)
*******
VLEEK: Martin (also could be Vleck/hard to tell)
m: 05 Jun 1886 (co. mar. index v.5 p.333/she is 15 June) 
to: Antonia Teicher
*******
Martin Veleck
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Martin Veleck
Event Type Death
Event Date 1897
Event Place Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place Gibson, Manitowoc, Wis.
Gender Male
Age 37
Race W
Occupation Farming
Birth Date 1860
Birth Year (Estimated) 1860
Birthplace Europe
Burial Place Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wis.
Cemetery Catholic Cemetery
Spouse's Name Antonia Velecek
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch 
Martin Veleck, 1897; citing Death, Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
*********
Martin Velecek
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name Martin Velecek
Gender Male
Burial Place Mishicot, Wis.
Death Date 20 Sep 1897
Death Place Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age 37
Birth Date 1860
Birthplace Europe
Occupation Farming
Race White
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Antonia
"Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch
Martin Velecek, 20 Sep 1897; citing Catholic Cemetery, Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin


FRANK J. VOGEL

Frank J. Vogel, 90, of Tisch Mills, died Sunday morning, February 10,  after a 
short illness.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot and 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Military graveside rites 
will be accorded. The Rev. Roy Crain will officiate with burial to follow in the 
parish cemetery.
Mr. Vogel was born April 24, 1894, at Sheboygan, son of the late Joseph and 
Elizabeth Zipperer Vogel. He married the former Mary Braun on October 20, 1926, 
at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. She preceded him in death on June 7, 
1971. Mr. Vogel was employed at Mirro Aluminum until 1945 and then farmed until 
his retirement. He served with the United States Army during World War I. Mr. 
Vogel was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and a former Holy Name member.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Joan and Leonard and 
Louise, all of Two Rivers, Vincent and Arlene of Mishicot and Jerome and Mary Ann 
of Denmark; three daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Ray Monka and Bernadine 
and Gerlad Parizek, all of Two Rivers and Marie and Richard Ourada of Stangelville; 
a brother, Joe Vogel of Maple Wood; four sisters, Mrs. Hildegard Watzek of Sturgeon 
Bay, Mrs. Ann Virlee of Sturgeon Bay, Mrs. Aurelia Anschutz of Maple Wood and Mrs. 
Dorothy Peterson of Algoma; 23 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren also survived. 
She (sic) was preceded in death by a son, Robert, five brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock 
this Monday afternoon. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 o'clock this Monday 
evening.
Herald Times Reporter, February 11, 1985 P. 3


MARY L. VOGEL

Mrs. Frank Vogel, 66, of Rt. 2, Mishicot, died early Monday evening at St. Mary 
Hospital, Kewaunee, where she had been a patient one week.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Leonard Woelfel 
officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Vogel, nee Mary Mayme Braun, was born Feb. 9, 1905, at Whitelaw, daughter of 
the late George and Clara Kuehnl Braun. She was married to Frank Vogel Oct. 20, 
1926, at Whitelaw.
The couple lived in Manitowoc until 1941 and then farmed near Tisch Mills. Mrs. 
Vogel was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and its Rosary Society and the 
Catholic Knights.
She is survived by her husband; four sons, three daughtes, a brother, Leonard 
Braun of Whitelaw and 22 grandchildren. A son, Robert, and a brother preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday, where there will be 
a parish memorial service at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 8, 1971


ROBERT G. VOGEL

Soldier Drowns After Accident
Robert Vogel, 18, Is Victim
Car of Two Creeks Youth Hits Culvert
An 18-year-old soldier, Pvt. Robert George Vogel, of route 1, Two 
Rivers, died earlier today when the car he was driving crashed into 
a cement culvert wing on highway 42 about four miles north of Two 
Rivers and plunged into a shallow creek.
The car containing the body of the youth was found at 6:30 this 
morning by Anton Ruminski, a route 1, Two Rivers, farmer. The car 
was lying on its left side and the face of the youth was submerged 
in water. Coroner Teitgen said death was due to drowning. 
Ruminski immediately notified county officials when he found the car 
as he was going after his cows. Clarence Meihsner and Sheriff Clarence 
Baryenbruch were the first to arrive on the scene and were followed 
by Coroner Teitgen and county traffic officer William Falvey. 
Believe He Fell Asleep 
Falvey said Vogel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vogel, residing on a 
farm a mile southeast of the village of Tisch Mills, evidently fell 
asleep at the wheel of the car, owned by the victim�s brother, Leonard 
Vogel, of 1922 School street, Two Rivers. The car ran off the road on 
the left side, Falvey said, and traveled 130 feet before it crashed 
into the cement culvert wing. It hit the wing sideways, Falvey said, 
rolled in mid air, and plunged into the creek on its side, 15 feet 
below the road.
Ruminski told the officials that he heard a crash about 3 o�clock but 
thought it was his wood pile tumbling. The Ruminski home is only 100 
feet from the scene of the accident.  
The soldier was traveling north at the time of the mishap, Falvey said, 
on his way home. The car was demolished in the crash. 
Vogel had been stationed at Ft. Riley, Kan., Dr. Teitgen said, and came 
home on furlough last Saturday prior to his reporting for duty at the 
army ordnance school at Atlanta, Ga.
Funeral On Saturday
Funeral services for Private Vogel have been set for 10 a.m. Saturday 
at St. Mary church in Tisch Mills with burial in the church cemetery.
He was born in this city in 1931 and attended the Holy Innocents parochial 
school here. In 1941, his parents moved to a farm in the town of Two 
Creeks, near Tisch Mills. He attended a district school in that town and 
completed two years at Mishicot high school. 
On May 10 of this year, his birthday, Robert enlisted in the army and 
was attached to the 10th infantry at Ft. Riley. He was spending a 14-day 
furlough at his home. 
Besides his parents, he leaves three sisters, (private), and four brothers, 
(private). He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. 
Braun, of Whitelaw, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vogel 
of Maplewood, Door county. 
The body may be viewed at the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two 
Rivers, after 7 p.m. Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 31, 1949 


JOSEF VOGELTANZ

Bolt news:
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Patrichney were called to Tisch Mills Saturday
by the sudden death of the latter's brother, Joseph Vogeltanz.
Deceased had been in poor health for about a year but death was
attributed to a paralytic stroke which he received Saturday
morning. He was 70 years old and is survived by his wife and two 
sisters.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, January 12, 1929 P.11


MARY VOGELTANZ

Mrs. Joseph Vogeltanz, 75, nee Mary Pivonka, of Tisch Mills, died 
late Saturday in the Municipal hospital at Two Rivers following a 
stroke. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Konop 
funeral home in Tisch Mills and at 10 o�clock from the St. Mary�s 
Catholic church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Vogeltanz was born in Bohemia in 1867 and at the age of 14 
years came to Wisconsin with her parents. Following her marriage 
to Mr. Vogeltanz the couple located at Montpelier, Kewaunee county, 
and later moved to Tisch Mills. Mr. Vogeltanz died 14 years ago. 
Only survivors are a number of nieces and nephews. 
The rosary will be recited Monday night at 8 o�clock at the Konop 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 29, 1943 


VACLAV VOGELTANZ

Tisch Mills:
Vogeltanz - Easter Monday, Wenzel Vogeltanz, a well known young man, died of 
tuberculosis at the home of his sister, Mrs. Frank Roidt of this place. He was 
born in Franklin, Kewaunee County, August 9, 1870. At the age of 14, he 
apprenticed himself to Mr. Wehausen of Two Rivers and learned the miller's 
trade. After 3 years at Two Rivers, he secured a position in the mills of 
Kaukauna where he stayed 2 years. Then he went in the capacity of miller to 
the Shawano Flour Mills, where he remained 5 years, when his impaired health 
compelled him to give up his vocation. In search of his health he visited 
nearly all the western states and in several of which he put in operation flour 
mills.
Then giving up the trade of millwright he took up a claim in Oklahoma where his 
health seemed to have returned. Longing again for his work he took charge of a 
mill at Schuyler, Nebraska about 2 years ago. Through exposure his malady 
returned and he grew worse, forcing him to undergo several painful operations 
at Omaha. Since April 14, 1902, he was a hopeless, bed-ridden invalid, patiently 
waiting for death to relieve him of all troubles. His sufferings were beyond 
description but he bore them with Christian fortitude and calm resignation. He 
was buried in the Catholic Cemetery Rev. Father Kloucek officiating. His relatives 
and many friends here and in many places all over the country, will sadly mourn 
the loss of a boon companion and skilled workman.
The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 21, 1903


KATERINA VOGLTANC

Tisch Mills:
The funeral services of Mrs. Vogeltanz, the old lady whose death was mentioned 
by us last week, was conducted by Rev. Father Kubale of Carlton.
The Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 10, 1907


HARRIET (BLAHA) WAIS

Mrs. Louis Wais, native of Manitowoc County, died Wednesday morning 
at Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, after a lingering illness. She 
had been in poor health for two and one-half years. Funeral services 
for the resident of Princeton, Ill., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Joseph Kalisek will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
The former Harriet Blaha was born in Two Creeks.
Survivors include the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Chester Wagner of 
Denmark and Mrs. Robert Prinz of Milwaukee; two sons, Louis of River 
Forest, Ill., and Lowell of Princeton, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Ernest 
Saeger of Kewaunee; three brothers, Victor Blaha of Two Creeks, Otto 
of Two Rivers and Julius of Mercer, Wis.; and three grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the Wochos Funeral Home, Denmark, after 6 p.m. 
Thursday until the hour of services Saturday. The rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 23, 1953 


LOUIS WAIS

Louis Wais, 84, who resided in Denmark Trailer Court, Denmark, died early Monday 
morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Chester Wagner of Cooperstown. Funeral 
services will be 10 am Wednesday in DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, and burial will 
be in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Wais was born July 5, 1894 in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee Co., son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. John Wais. He married Harriet Blaha August, 1917 in Two Creeks. 
He had farmed in the Town of Carlton, was an electrician by trade and a member 
of the Electricians Union. His wife preceded him in death in 1951.
Survivors include two sons, Louis and Lowell of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. 
Chester (Arlene) Wagner of Cooperstown and Mrs. Robert (Roma) Primz of Cedarburg; 
six grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Two sisters preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call in DeWane Funeral Home after 4 pm Tuesday where a wake service 
will be at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Nov. 20, 1978 page 3
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(July 5, 1894/Nov. 1978/SSDI)


ELVA WALESH

Mrs. James Walesh, 71, of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, a native of Two Rivers, 
died Thursday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday 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. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Walesh, nee Elva Reis, was born Jan. 6, 1896, at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late John and Emma Parman Reis. She attended the 
Two Rivers public schools and Feb. 16, 1916, she was married at Two 
Rivers to James Walesh. After 25 years of residence at Two Rivers 
the family moved to Tisch Mills. The couple observed its golden 
wedding anniversary in 1966. She was a member of the Rosary Society 
of St. Mary Church.
Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Beatrice) 
Stelzer of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Norman (La Verne) Olson, of 
Appleton; two sons, Kenneth and James, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. 
Frank Kochorosky of Two Rivers; six grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited 
at 9 o�clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Two Rivers Reporter, Fri., 6 Oct. 1967, page 6T
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The marriage of Wenzel Walesh and Miss Elva Reiss, daughter of John Reiss, the 
building contractor, took place Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride's 
parents on Washington Street. Rev. Morris performed the ceremony in the presence 
of only the immediate family. The couple will reside in this city where the 
groom is employed in the Lodl Meat Market.
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 2, 1916
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(1920 Two Rivers census:
Wenzel Walesh age 27; Elva 24; Beatrice 3; Kenneth 2 2/10)
His name was probably James Wenzel or Wenzel James. There is a Wenzel Walesh
age 57 living with the Mach family on the same census)


JAMES J. WALESH

Funeral services for James J. Walesh, 79, formerly of Tisch Mills, who died 
Friday morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, will be at 10:30 a.m. 
Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Leonard Woelfel 
officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Walesh was born July 10, 1893, at Pilsen, Kewaunee County, a son of the 
late Lawrence and Johanna Nuhlicek Walesh. He married the former Elva Reis 
at Two Rivers Feb. 16, 1916, who preceded him in death Oct. 5, 1967. They 
resided in Two Rivers until 1941 when they moved to Tisch Mills. He was a 
longtime employe of Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, retiring 14 years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Beatrice) Stelzer of Los Angeles, 
Calif., and Mrs. Norman (LaVern) Olson of Appleton; two sons, Kenneth and 
James of Two Rivers, six grandchildren and eight grandchildren. Three sisters 
and three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 3 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 7, 1972
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(10 July 1893/Oct. 1972/SSDI)
*******
The marriage of Wenzel Walesh and Miss Elva Reiss, daughter of John Reiss, the 
building contractor, took place Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride's 
parents on Washington Street. Rev. Morris performed the ceremony in the presence 
of only the immediate family. The couple will reside in this city where the 
groom is employed in the Lodl Meat Market.
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 2, 1916
********
(1920 Two Rivers census:
Wenzel Walesh age 27; Elva 24; Beatrice 3; Kenneth 2 2/10)
His name was probably James Wenzel or Wenzel James. There is a Wenzel Walesh
age 57 living with the Mach family on the same census)


JOHANNA WALESH

Mrs. Wenzel Valasch died at her home here last week and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery.
The Chronicle - Tues., May 11, 1909 


KATHARINE WALESH

A petition to probate the will of Mrs. Katherine Walesh, 
late of the town of Gibson, was presented before Judge 
Anderson yesterday by attorneys Schenian & Kelley.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 19, 1898 P. 4


WENZEL WALESH

SCORES HUNT MISSING EAST SIDE RESIDENT 
MISSING MAN FOUND DEAD IN CITY PARK
Search of Day Ends When Aged Man Found Hanging Early Today
The search for Wenzel Walesh ended at 2 o�clock this afternoon when 
a party of searchers found his body hanging in the woods at Neshota 
Park. Chief Schroeder notified Coroner W. G. Kemper and the doctor 
was on his way to the scene at 2:30. It was clearly a case of suicide. 
According to members of the family, Walesh had been worrying because 
of an operation last winter after which he had failed to regain his 
health. Searchers found the body hanging from the limb of a tree and 
indications were the man had commited suicide late yesterday afternoon 
or last evening. It is doubtful that an inquest will be ordered. No 
funeral arrangements could be completed today.
A man hunt that began shortly after noon Friday and continued through 
all last night and today failed up to the present time to find a trace 
of Wencel Walesh, 70, retired east side resident, who left the home of 
his daughter early yesterday morning and has not been seen or heard 
from since. 
When Walesh failed to return home for his meal at noon, the children 
began making inquiries. It was thought that he might have secured a 
ride to Tisch Mills where he has numerous relatives and gone there for 
a stay but a telephone message brought the information that Walesh had 
not been there. 
Coast Guard Joins Hunt
Men in the neighborhood were enlisted in the search last night together 
with members of the U.S. coast guard station, and the beach, Neshota 
Park, and the woods north and west of Two Rivers were thoroughly combed 
last night and this morning. But no traces of the aged man were found. 
Walesh made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Mach, Twenty-first 
and Lincoln Ave. He had two sons, Wenzil and Albert, both engaged in the 
meat market business on the east side. He has lived a retired life for 
some time and had often gone away on short trips so little was thought 
of his disappearance until late Friday afternoon when he failed to return 
to the daughter�s home. 
May Have Met With Foul Play 
First the fishermen were enlisted as it was thought that Walesh had not 
strayed far and would soon be located. But when the search continued up 
the beach and to the fields and woods, it was decided that Walesh had 
wandered farther or perhaps met with foul play. 
Search is Continued
Today the search continued with an even larger number of searchers, friends 
and neighbors in the vicinity of the home joining in the search. In all of 
the inquiries no one has been found who saw the aged man after the daughter 
reported his having left her home Friday morning, presumably on a short walk.
As the day went on and no trace was found of Walesh it was the general belief 
that he had probably been stricken suddenly ill at some lonely spot. He had 
an operation about a year ago and it was reported at that time that he had a 
very weak heart.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday September 10, 1927 


ANGELA E. WALLACE

Mrs. Henry (Angela) Wallace, Sr., 89, formerly of Route 1, Denmark, died Monday 
evening, September 29, 1986 at a Green Bay Nursing Home. Funeral services will 
be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Roy Crain 
will officiate with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Wallace was born May 22, 1897, Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Constance 
and Hattie Wertel Novitski. She married Henry Wallace Sr. on July 16, 1914 at St. 
Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Eaton. He preceded her in death July 3, 1965. 
The couple farmed at their present address since 1928.
Survivors include five sons and three daughters-in-law, Joseph Wallace of Route 
1, Denmark, John and Grace Wallace of Green Bay, Chester and Betty Wallace of 
Green Bay, Lloyd Wallace of Waupun and Henry Jr. and Diane Wallace of DePere; 
three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mrs. Emma Munro of Chicago, Mrs. Louis 
(Irene) Bushmaker of San Diego, California and Mrs. Robert (Violet) Lurquin of 
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Wallce of Green Bay and Mrs. 
Jenny Jarantowski of Oak Creek, Wisconsin; 28 grandchildren and 41 great 
grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, four sisters, 
four brothers and a son-in-law.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday. Memorial Service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1986 - page 14
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(22 May 1897/Sep 1986/SSDI)


HENRY A. WALLACE

Former Zander Resident Dies
Henry A. Wallace, Sr., 77, Route 1, Denmark, passed away Saturday evening in a 
Green Bay convalescent home. He was born Nov. 13, 1888 in the Town of Eaton, 
son of the late Joseph and Margaret Giesa Wallace. He worked for a time in 
Chicago, coming to Green Bay where he was employed by the Hudson Sharp Company 
until his retirement 12 years ago when he moved to Zanders to live.
He married Angeline Nowicki on July 13, 1915 at Eaton, who survives him, together 
with three daughters, Mrs. Emma Munroe, Evanston, Ill., Mrs. Louis Bushmaker, 
Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Robert Lurquin, Milwaukee; six sons, Joseph and Richard 
at home, John and Chester, Green Bay, Lloyd, Waupun Henry Jr., Waunakee; 26 
grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother,, Alex, Chicago; two sisters, 
Mrs. Marie Kirschner, Wilmette, Ill., Mrs. Josephine Bruyer, Beloit.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. The Rev. Donald Feller officiated at the rites and burial was in the church 
cemetery. His six sons served as pallbearers. The DeWane Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements.
Denmark Press, Thursday, July 8, 1965 page 7
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(13 Nov 1888/Jul 1965/SSDI)


JOSEPH WALLACE

Joseph H. Wallace, age 87, died April 29, 2004. 
He was born on Dec. 3, 1916, to the late Henry and Angela (Novitski) Wallace. 
Joe served in the U.S. Army from March 1941 to July 1945. He is a World War II 
veteran, who received numerous decorations and citations during his service in 
the South Pacific. Among these were the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, four Bronze 
Battle Stars and the Philippine Liberator Ribbon. Upon his return from service, 
he worked at Hoberg Paper Mill, the Brown County Farm and doing general farming 
on the family farm in the Tisch Mills area. 
Survivors include his brothers and sisters: John (Grace) Wallace, Chester (Betty) 
Wallace, Irene Bushmaker, Violet (Robert) Leurquin, Lloyd Wallace, Henry (Diane) 
Wallace; numerous nephews, nieces, grandnephews and nieces and great-grandnieces 
and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother: Richard Wallace; one sister 
and two brothers-in-law: Emma and John Munro and Louis Bushmaker. 
Friends may call on Saturday, May 1, 2004 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Nativity Catholic 
Church in Tisch Mills. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Burial in 
the church cemetery. 
He will be missed by his family. Special thank you to the physicians and Manor 
Care East staff who made Joe feel at home. 
Herald Times Reporter April 30, 2004


RICHARD WALLACE

Richard M. Wallace, 60, of Route 1, Denmark, died Saturday, July 5, at St. 
Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. The Rev. Joseph Lutheran will officiate and burial will be in parish 
cemetery.
Mr. Wallace was born Dec. 13, 1919, at Green Bay, son of Mrs. Angela Elizabeth 
Nowicki Wallace and the late Henry A. Wallace Sr. He was employed at Lakeside 
Packing Company, Manitowoc. Mr. Wallace was a member of St. Mary Catholic 
Church and Holy Name Society.
Survivors include his mother; five brothers, Joseph of Route 1, Denmark, John 
and Chester of Green Bay, Lloyd of Waupun, Henry A. Jr. of DePere; three 
sisters, Mrs. Emma Munro of Glenview, Ill., Mrs. Irene Bushmaker of San Diego, 
Calif., Mrs. Violet Lurquin of Green Bay. His father preceded him in death in 
1965.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Monday. No 
flowers, memorials can be given to the American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 1980 P.3


ANN WESLER

Ann Wesler, age 97, formerly of 416 Park Lane, Mishicot, died Monday 
morning May 24, 1999, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 1999, at 
the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, with the Rev. Roberta Thomson 
officiating. Burial at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic 
Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Ann was born August 31, 1901, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late 
Alois and Anna Podhernik Rehak. Mrs. Wesler lived in Chicago for many 
years and was employed by Western Electric in Cicero, Ill. as an 
inspector. She later became a beautician in Chicago and worked for many 
prominent people. She was a member of the Women's League of Voters and 
was active and had a great interest in all politics. While living in 
Chicago, she enjoyed her yearly visits to her family in Wisconsin. She 
enjoyed spending time with her many friends in Chicago. 
Survivors include one sister, Frances Swejkar, Two Rivers; three brothers, 
Henry and Ruth Rehak, Kewaunee, Albert Rehak, Two Rivers, Joseph Rehak, 
Tisch Mills; six nieces, Marie Marken, Manitowoc, Lois Williams, Two Rivers, 
Nancy Wagner, Two Rivers, Betty Dunn, Mishicot, Michalene Ferron, Kewaunee, 
Mary Krajnik, Manitowoc; three nephews, Michael Rehak, Chicago, Mark Rehak, 
Oshkosh, Gary Rehak, Appleton; grand nieces and grandnephews. She was also 
preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Gilbert and Mary Marken; one brother, 
Alois Rehak. 
Friends may call after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot until the time of funeral services at 5:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 26, 1999


HELEN FABIAN WILSON

Mrs. Raymond Wilson, 63, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Saturday morning at St. Mary 
Hospital, Kewaunee, where she had been a patient for two days. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday 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.
Mrs. Wilson, nee Helen Dolezal, was born June 13, 1906, in the Town of Mishicot, 
a daughter of the late Thomas and Emma Parma Dolezal. She was married Nov. 18, 
1925, to Joseph Fabian. He died in July 1953. In June 1957, she was married to 
Raymond Wilson. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, and 
its Rosary Society.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Joseph and Donald Fabian of Tisch Mills; 
a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Joyce) Sincoular, of DePere; two stepdaughters, Mrs. 
William (Janice) Kakes of Two Rivers and Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce) Marcelle of Rt. 2, 
Two Rivers; two brothers, Victor Dole of Rt. 1, Denmark, and Anthony Dolezal of 
Reedsville, and 14 grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Monday evening where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 17, 1969  P. 13
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(1st spouse Fabian/2nd spouse Wilson/buried with Fabian)


JOSEFA WITAK

Josephine Xaver Witak
birth: 1836 Bohemia, Europe
death: 15 May 1903 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1903 Gibson, Wis.
spouse: Joseph Witak
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Note: Birth date is off


ANGELINE AND ANNA WOJTA

Tisch Mills news:
�In the midst of lovingness and gladness, death took from the home 
of Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Wojta of Two Creeks, two of their children, 
Anna and Angeline, who became victims of scarlet fever. Less than 
two weeks ago Angeline became afflicted with the disease and in 
spite of all that the family and physicians could do the child, 
aged five, passed away. Hardly had the child been buried at the
local Catholic cemetery, Anna, aged eight became ill with the same
disease and died last Saturday. Since the house was under quarantine
there were no services from the church and in each case burial took
place on the day of death. Besides the parents, two sisters, Adelaide
and Alice and two brothers, Ignatz, Jr. and Hilary survive. The
sympathy of the community goes out to the stricken family in their
sudden bereavement.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 7, 1924, P.9


ANNA WOJTA    (d. 1961)

Mrs. Anton Wojta, 62, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died Saturday morning at home after 
a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel 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 the church cemetery.
Mrs. Wojta was born Anna Kaiser May 3, 1898, at Stratford, Wis. She was married 
to Anton Wojta June 3, 1920, at Stratford, and they lived at Rt. 1, Two Rivers, 
most of their lives. Mrs. Wojta was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of the 
church.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Daniel of Two Rivers and Jerome at home; 
a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Krofta of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; three brothers, George and 
Myron of Stratford and Walter of Corey, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Edward A. Orth 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Caroline Lackas of Woodland, Dodge County, and two grand-
children.
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, January 14, 1961  P. 9 


ANNA D. WOJTA    (d. 1967)

Mrs. Annie Wojta, 82, Route 1, Two Rivers, Town of Two Creeks, died Sunday night 
at her home. She had been in failing health for several months. Mrs. Wojta, the 
former Annie Riha, was born Feb. 6, 1885 in Norman, Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
county, a daughter of the late Wenzel and Mary Aulik Riha. She was married Oct. 12, 
1904 at St. Joseph Catholic church, Norman to Ingatz Wojta, after which the couple 
settled on a farm in the Town of Two Creeks. She was a member of St. Mary Rosary 
Society.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Louis Kanera of Route 1, Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Virgil Stangel of Route 1, Kewaunee; two sons, Ignatz Jr., Two Rivers, general 
contractor and Hilary on the home farm; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills at 
10 am with the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thurs., Nov. 30, 1967 page 6


ANTON WOJTA

Funeral services for Anton Wojta, 83, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, Town 
of Two Creeks, who died Tuesday, 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. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Wojta was born April 3, 1881, in the Town of Two Creeks, son 
of the late Ignatz and Margaret Stangel Wojta. He married Ann 
Kaiser at Stratford, Wis. He was engaged in farming in the Town 
of Two Creeks his entire life. Mrs. Wojta died in 1961. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Krofta, of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; 
two sons, Daniel of Two Rivers and Jerome, at home; a brother, 
Ignatz, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and four 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, October 2, 1963  P.16
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(03 Apr 1879/Oct 1963/SSDI)
(Note: b. date in obit doesn't match tombstone)


HILARY W. WOJTA

Hilary W. Wojta, age 85, of 17425 State Highway 42, Two Rivers, entered into 
eternal life, on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006, at the Hamilton Memorial Home in Two 
Rivers, and is now with his wife Marion.
Hilary was born Oct. 20, 1921, in Two Rivers, to the late Ignatz and Anna Riha 
Wojta Sr. and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of the 
Washington High School, Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1939. He 
married the former Marion Hickmann on June 11, 1946, at St. Isidore Catholic 
Church in Osman, and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2004. Hilary owned 
and operated the Wojta family homestead farm in the town of Two Creeks for many 
years, and also was employed by the Hamilton Manufacturing Company for over 30 
years. He was a school board member and town assessor for many years. He was a 
member of St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin 
Mary Tisch Mills Site, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society. Hilary 
was also a member of the Mishicot-Tisch Mills Knights of Columbus Council No. 
4807. In earlier years he enjoyed airplane flying. He also enjoyed farming, being 
in the outdoors, going dancing with his wife, Marion, and spending time with his 
family.
Hilary is survived by six daughters and four sons-in-law: Mary Jane and Carl Bruss, 
Two Rivers; Theresa and Jerome Herrmann, Reedsville; Bernadine and Gary Maigatter, 
Two Rivers; Katherine Wojta, Manitowoc; Doris Wojta, Honolulu, Hawaii; Diane and 
James Allen, Lake Elmo, Minn.; four sons and three daughters-in-law: Francis and 
Susan Wojta, Kewaunee; Paul and Jeanne Wojta, Francis Creek; Jon and Katie Wojta, 
Hatley; and Donald Wojta, Two Rivers; 24 grandchildren: Michelle, Jennifer, Joy 
and Carla Bruss; Patricia (Steve) Meister, Dawn, Michael, Adam, Lucas, Vanna and 
Jordan Herrmann; Ryan, Craig and Nicole Maigatter; Matthew, Holly and Andrew Wojta; 
Brian, Kevin and Julie Wojta; Kenneth Allen, Ryan and Morriah Bemke; and Joshua 
Wojta; one great-grandson: Ethan Meister. He is further survived by one sister: 
Dorothy Stangel, Kewaunee; and by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: LaVerne 
Hartlaub, Manitowoc; Eugene (Caroline) Hickmann, Newton; Joan (John) Brennan, 
Sheboygan; Phyllis Hickmann, Cleveland; Ronald (Judy) Hickmann, Baldwin, Mich.; 
and by his nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife: Marion, he was also preceded in death 
by two grandchildren: Jason Herrmann and Gregory Wojta; one brother: Ignatz 
(Angeline) Wojta Jr.; four sisters: Adeline (Walter) Kubiak; Alice (Louis) Kanera; 
Anna and Angeline Wojta; and by three brothers-in-law: Virgil Stangel; Norbert 
Hickmann; and Victor Hartlaub.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at 
St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tisch 
Mills Site, with the Rev. Joseph Coopmans, O. Praem offiicating, with burial to 
follow in the parish cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Lambert-Eckert 
Funeral Home, 344 S. State St. in Mishicot. There will be a 7 p.m. Knights of 
Columbus rosary service Friday at the funeral home.
Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Isidore the Farmer 
Catholic church, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tisch Mills Site, until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
THANK YOU DAD FOR YOUR LOVE AND WARM SMILE!!!
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 6, 2006


IGNATIUS WOJTA   (d. 1965)

Ignatz Wojta, Sr.(sic), 88, a lifelong resident of the Town of Two 
Creeks, and a member of one of the earliest families to settle in 
the area, died Friday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at 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. 
Mr. Wojta was born Dec. 24, 1876, son of Ignatz and Margaret Stangel 
Wojta. He married the former Anna Riha at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Norman, Oct. 12, 1904. The couple celebrated its golden wedding 
anniversary in 1954. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Mary 
parish. In earlier years, he served as town treasurer and was a school 
clerk. 
Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Louis Kanera, of Rt. 1, 
Two Rivers, and Mrs. Virgil Stangel of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; two sons, Ignatz, 
of Two Rivers, and Hilary on the home farm; 14 grandchildren and nine 
great-grandchildren. Three daughters, four brothers and three sisters, 
preceded him in death. 
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, Saturday, April 3, 1965


IGNATIUS WOJTA SR.   (d. 1929)

I. WOJTA SR., PIONEER OF TWO CREEKS, PASSES
Deceased Was Clerk in Pfister-Vogel Store at Two Creeks In The Sixties 
Ignatz Wojta, Sr., 84, one of the first to settle in the northeastern 
portion of Manitowoc county, near Two Creeks, passed away on Saturday 
at the home of his son Anton on the old homestead. Funeral services 
will be held Tuesday from the St. Mary�s Catholic church at Tisch Mills 
with interment at the cemetery there.
The deceased was born in Austria in 1845 and emigrated to this country 
with his parents when a lad of seven years. Two years later, the family 
moved to this county where the father acquired 300 acres of land near 
the lake and west of the village of Two Creeks. In his early life, Mr. 
Wojta was a clerk in the store of Pfister and Vogel Leather Co. which 
firm did a thriving business at Two Creeks in the late fifties and 
sixties and became an expert tanner for the company which position he 
continued until the tannery was destroyed by fire and the activities 
were moved to Milwaukee. 
Took Up Farming
Mr. Wojta was married to Margaret Stangel of Tisch Mills who preceded 
him in death 24 years ago. Shortly after his marriage, he took up farming 
in Two Creeks, developing a farm of 200 acres. There are seven surviving 
children, J.F. Wojta, state leader of county agents, located at Madison, 
Charles of Mishicot, Wenzel of Reedsville, Ignatz and Anton of Two Creeks, 
Mrs. Mary Koutnik of Carlton, and Mrs. Clara Trossen of Milwaukee. He is 
also survived by 35 grandchildren and eight great-greandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 16, 1929 


JEROME WOJTA

Jerome Wojta, 75, 5715 Zander Road, Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening, May 28, 
2003, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
Jerome was born Nov. 5, 1927, in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the late Anton 
and Anna Kaiser Wojta. He attended Lake View School of Two Creeks and was a 
graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, Class of 1945. On June 1, 1961, 
Jerome married the former Phyllis Mella at St. Casimirs Catholic Church, Northeim. 
He lived his entire life in the town of Two Creeks on the family farm. Jerome 
was a farmer and musician. He was Band Leader of the Two Creeks Farm Hands for 
40 years and hosted the Jerome Wojta Show on radio station WAUN-Kewaunee. Jerome 
was also a real estate salesperson for Kafka Realty. He was a member of the 
following organizations: Mishicot-Tisch Mills Council 4807 Knights of Columbus, 
Wisconsin Orchestra Leaders Association where he was presented the Orchestra 
Leader of the Year Award in 1984, and the Two Creeks Historical Committee. He 
was given the Century Farm Award for continuing family ownership for over 100 
years. 
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis, Two Creeks; a daughter and son-in-law, Naomi 
and Ron �Mike� Long, Bellevue; a sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Kenneth Krofta, 
Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County; one brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and 
Geraldine Wojta, Two Rivers; four sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Gertrude 
Bast and Celia Mella, both of Manitowoc; Rita and Norbert Pritzl, Cato; Eunice 
Mella, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and many friends also 
survive. Jerome was preceded in death by three sisters-in-law and five brothers-in-
law, Rose and Stanley Tadych, Martha and Wilbert Mallman, Fred Bast, Agnes and 
Frank Greskowiak and Leonard Mella. 
The family will greet relatives and friends Saturday, May 31, 2003, from 9 a.m 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-St. 
Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, where a rosary service will be 
held at 10:40 a.m. led by the Mishicot-Tisch Mills Knights of Columbus Council 
4807. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2003, at Nativity of 
the Blessed Virgin Mary-St. Isadore the Farmer Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Joseph Coopmans, 
O. Praem. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. 
Jerome, �Pa� loved being with his family and close friends. He enjoyed tinkering 
with his tractors, farming, logging, making wood, playing �In the Band� and 
fishing. 
The family wishes to thank Dr. Henry Loomans and staff, Dr. Robert Wilson and 
staff, all the nurses at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers and Appleton Medical 
Center, Appleton for their special care. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and 
Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, 2003  


JOSEF WOJTA

Joseph Wojta of Two Creeks, died at his home in that town on Sunday morning, 
Dec. 9, 1900. He had been in ill health for the past few months and as he had 
reached the allotted span his friends and relatives recognized the fact that 
his illness would end in death. He was born in Gablitz, Austria in 1818, went 
to Germany in 1832 where he was married in 1844. The issue of which was one 
son, who with eight grandchildren were at his death bed. In 1852 he came to 
Wisconsin. After two years' residence in Milwaukee he moved to Two Creeks and 
was one of the earliest pioneers to settle in that part of the county. Mr. 
Wojta lived continuously in the Town of Two Creeks from the time of his first 
arrival there.
He was a man liberally endowed by nature in mental and physical strength. He 
believed firmly in public schools and his best efforts were bent in the 
direction of their improvement. He was a good member and an ardent supporter 
of the Catholic church. In all his dealings he was thoroughly earnest and fair, 
consequently he was held in high estimation among his friends and neighbors. 
Kind to his aged wife, loyal to his son and grandchildren, he was likewise 
true to his country though he never claimed anything as his due for which full 
credit was not due him. His remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery in 
Tisch Mills on Tuesday of this week.
The Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 18, 1900
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Death Sun., 09 Dec., in Two Creeks following a long illness of Joseph Wojta, an old
and well-regarded citizen of that town. The deceased was born in Gablitz, Austria, in
1818 and married in 1844. In 1852 Mr. Wojta came to America settling first in
Milwaukee, then coming to Two Creeks in 1854 where he has remained ever since. He
is survived by one son and 8 grandchildren. His funeral was held Tues., 11 Dec., at the
Catholic Cemetery in Tisch Mills.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Dec. 1900
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Joseph Wojta
birth: 15 March 1818 Bohemia
death: 9 December 1900 Two Creeks, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Two Creeks
spouse: Catherine
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


KATERINA WOJTA

Death on Sun., 12 June, of 79-yr. old Mrs. Joseph Wojta in 
the residence of her son, Ignatz Wojta in Town Two Creeks. 
The deceased was one of the first settlers of Town Two Creeks. 
Her husband preceded her in death 3 yrs. ago. The funeral was 
held 14 June at the Catholic Cemetery at Tisch Mills.
Der Nord Westen, 23 June 1904
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Died - Mrs. Jos. Wojta Sr., died at the home of her son, Ignatz Wojta in the 
Town of Two Creeks on Sunday, June 12. She was born in Beueschow, Austria in 
1825. Her husband died three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Wojta were among the 
first settlers to locate in the Town of Two Creeks. They have lived continuously 
in the town in which they died. The cause of her death was infirmities of old 
age. Her remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery at Tisch Mills on Tuesday 
of last week. The funeral was an unusually large one.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., June 21, 1904
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Kathrina Raschek Wojta
birth: 10 April 1820 Germany
death: 12 June 1904 Nero, Wisconsin
burial:  Tisch Mills, Wis.
residence: 1904 Nero, Wis.
father: Anton Raschek
spouse: Joseph Wojta
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Note: The age is off in the newspaper. This is fairly common.)


MARGARETHA WOJTA

Death in Town Two Creeks Mon. before last of 58-yr. old 
Mrs. Janatz Wojta, an old and respected resident of that 
town. Mrs. Wojta is survived by her husband, 5 sons and 
3 daughters. The funeral was held Thurs. last week in 
Tisch Mills.
Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1905
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Demise of a Well Known Two Creeks Woman
Mrs. Ignatz Wojta Sr., of Two Creeks died on Monday evening, April 3 at her home 
from a sudden attack of paralysis. She had suffered for the past number of years 
with palpitation and fatty degeneration of the heart. The deceased was in ill 
health for a little over three years. No pains were spared by her family to 
relieve her of the sickness, but gradually as time passed away, it was discovered 
that all proved fruitless. While an invalid, her fond husband and children were 
devoted to her and never for a moment did they cease to soothe and comfort their 
loving wife and mother.
She was a woman full of industry and perserverance and one who placed high 
estimation in the building up of character in the members of her family.
Mrs. Wojta was born in the vicinity of Strauz, Bohemia in 1847 and three years 
later emigrated with her parents to this country, settling in the northern part 
of Manitowoc county. In 1866 she was married to Ignatz Wojta, the issue of which 
was five sons and three daughters, all of whom are now grown up. Her remains were 
interred in the Tisch Mills Cemetery on Thursday of last week. The funeral was 
among the largest seen here for many years. Rev. Mergl of Tisch Mills conducted 
the funeral services.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 11, 1905
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Mrs. Ignatz Wojta, after a protracted illness succumbed to death a week ago last 
Tuesday. Mrs. Wojta was one of the pioneer ladies of the northern part of Manitowoc 
County. She was greatly liked by her many relatives and friends and on the day of 
her last bodily journey, a very large concourse of people gathered to escort her 
to her last resting place. Mrs. Wojta was interred Thursday.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 18, 1905
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Margaret Stangel Woijta (sic)
birth: 1847 Europe
death: 4 April 1905 Two Creeks, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Tisch Mills
residence: 1905 Two Creeks
father: Wenzel Stangel
mother: Elizabeth
spouse: Ignatz Woijta
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARION A. WOJTA

Marion A. Wojta, age 80, of 17425 Highway 42, Two Rivers, died early Wednesday 
morning, March 24, 2004, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2004, 
at St. Isadore the Farmer Catholic Church, Nativity of the BVM site in Tisch 
Mills, with the Rev. Joseph Coopmans, O.Praem officiating, with the Rev. Mark 
Stangel concelebrating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. 
Marion was born Nov. 27, 1923, in Osman, to the late Alvin and Minnie Wallander 
Hickmann. She attended Catholic grade school in Osman and later graduated from 
the Sheboygan High School. She then attended and graduated from the Manitowoc 
County Teachers College. She married Hilary Wojta June 11, 1946 at St. Isadore 
Catholic Church in Osman. The couple enjoyed 57 years of marriage. She worked 
as an elementary school teacher for three years at Point River Elementary School 
and for six years at the Tisch Mills and Saxonburg Elementary Schools. She was a 
member of the Lakeview Twin Elder Homemakers Club and served as past Chairperson 
for the Tisch Mills Mission Circle. She enjoyed organizing many sewing projects 
in her home, which included quilting. She also enjoyed gardening. She and her 
husband owned and operated the family farm in Two Creeks. She and Hilary liked 
to dance. The couple took many trips to many different locations, including Europe. 
Her greatest joy was to watch her children and grandchildren growing up. 
Survivors include her husband: Hilary; six daughters and four sons-in-law: Mary 
Jane and Carl Bruss, Two Rivers; Theresa and Jerome Herrmann, Reedsville; Bernadine 
and Gary Maigatter, Two Rivers; Katherine Wojta, Manitowoc; Doris Wojta, Honolulu, 
Hawaii; Diane and James Allen, Lake Elmo, Minn.; four sons and two daughters-in-
law: Francis and Susan Wojta, Kewaunee; Paul and Jeanne Wojta, Francis Creek; Jon 
Wojta, Two Rivers; Donald Wojta, Two Rivers; 21 grandchildren: Michelle, Jennifer, 
Joy and Carla Bruss, Patricia (Steve) Meister, Dawn, Michael, Adam, Lucas, Vanna 
and Jordan Herrmann, Ryan, Craig, and Nicole Maigatter, Matthew, Holly and Andrew 
Wojta, Brian, Kevin and Julie Wojta, Kenneth Allen. She is further survived by two 
brothers: Eugene (Caroline) Hickmann, Newton; Ronald (Judy) Hickmann, Baldwin, 
Mich., two sisters: LaVerne Hartlaub, Manitowoc; Joan (John) Brennan, Sheboygan; 
three sisters-in-law: Phyllis Hickmann, Cleveland; Dorothy Stangel, Kewaunee; and 
Angeline Wojta, Two Rivers; and by her nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was also 
preceded in death by two grandsons: Jason Herrmann and Gregory Wojta; one brother: 
Norbert Hickmann; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Victor Hartlaub, Ignatz 
Wojta, Walter and Adeline Kubiak, Louis and Alice Kanera, Virgil Stangel, Anna 
and Angeline Wojta. 
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2004, at 
the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. 
on Saturday at St. Isadore the Farmer Catholic Church, Nativity of the BVM site in 
Tisch Mills, until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be a 7 p.m. parish 
wake service Friday evening at the funeral home led by Father Joe. 
The Wojta family wishes to express a very special thank you to the entire staff 
of the Visiting Nurses Association, Aurora Medical Center of Two Rivers, and the 
North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center for their love, special care and 
concerns shown to Marion and our family during Marion's illness.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2004


MARY C. WOJTA

Funeral services for Mrs. Wenzel I. Wojta, 61, of Reedsville, who 
died at the Holy Family hospital here Monday night, will be held 
at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Reedsville Co-op funeral home and at 
10 o�clock at the St. Mary�s Catholic church, the Rev. William 
Koutnik officiating. 
Mrs. Wojta, nee Mary Koenig, was born in Stangelville in 1883 and 
was married to Mr. Wojta, operator of a general store in Reedsville 
the past 37 years. She was a member of the St. Anne Altar society 
whose members will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 8 o�clock 
Thursday evening. 
Survivors are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Melvin DeWane, of 
New York City, Mrs. Walter Walterbach, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Roland 
O�Connor, of Janesville; four sons, Wilbur, Orville and Larry, of 
Reedsville, Corporal Norbert, at Norbert Buckeley Field, Colo.; two 
brothers, George of Stangelville, Frank of Bolt; sister, Mrs. Wencel 
Prusha, of Tisch Mills. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 27, 1944 P.2
*****
(NOTE: The b. date on the tombstone doesn't match the b. date
in the obit)
******
Married - Miss Mary Koenig of Carlton and Mr. W.I. Wojta of Two Rivers were 
married on Tuesday, June 28, 1904 by Rev. Lad. Klouchek, pastor of St. Mary's 
congregation. After a sumptuous repast at the home of the bride's parents, the 
young couple departed on a wedding trip to the World's Fair and other places 
of interest. The bride is a bright young lady and possesses all those qualities 
of womanhood which will make her home a happy one. The groom is a careful, 
industrious and successful young businessman. He is one of the firm of Wojta 
Bros., engaged in the mercantile business in Two Rivers.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., July 5, 1904


PHYLLIS WOJTA

Phyllis F. Wojta, age 83, of 5715 Zander Road, Two Rivers, died on Thursday, 
May 6, 2010, at St. Mary's at Felician Village, Manitowoc.
Phyllis was born Aug. 17, 1926, in the town of Newton, daughter of the late 
Frank X. and Mathilda (Ziarnik) Mella. Phyllis was educated in a one-room 
country school in Newton called Valley View. She was a long distance telephone 
operator for Illinois Bell Telephone retiring with Wisconsin Telephone after 
34 years. On June 1, 1961, she married Jerome E. Wojta at St. Casimir Catholic 
Church in Northeim, Wis. He preceded her in death May 28, 2003. Phyllis was a 
member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Communication Workers of America, 
Two Creeks Historical Committee,and the Manitowoc County Genealogical Society. 
She was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church and a member of 
their Rosary Society.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Naomi E. (Wojta) and R. "Michael" 
Long, Green Bay; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Gertrude Bast, Manitowoc; 
Celia Mella, Manitowoc; Rita and Norbert Pritzl, Cato; one sister-in-law: Eunice 
Mella, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Daniel and Geraldine Wojta, 
Two Rivers; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Rose and Kenneth Krofta, Kewaunee. 
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers-in-law: Rose 
and Stanley Tadych, Martha and Wilbert Mallman, Agnes and Frank Greskowiak; one 
brother: Leonard Mella; one brother-in-law: Fred Bast.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2010, at St. Isidore 
the Farmer Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Dennis Drury and Deacon Robert Pribek with burial to 
follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic 
Church, on Monday, May 10, 2010, from 9:30 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.
The family would like to express a special thank you to her wonderful neighbors 
and her husband's cousins who were her "lifeline" which allowed her to stay in 
her home for many years. Also a special thank you to all the staff at St. Mary's 
at Felician Village "The Next Step", Aurora Medical Center ICU and the Step Down 
Unit, for their care and compassion. Happy Mother's Day, Ma!
Herald Times Reporter, May 8, 2010


WENZEL I. WOJTA

Wenzel I. Wojta, 82, of 860 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, retired Two 
Rivers and Reedsville store operator, died Monday night following 
a lingering illness. 
Funeral plans will be announced Wednesday by the Urbanek & Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
He was born in Two Creeks in 1872 and in 1906 married Miss Mary 
Koenig. He and a brother operated a general store in Two Rivers 
until 1912 when he moved to Reedsville to open a store in that 
village. He retired in 1944 and moved to Manitowoc. His wife died 
12 years ago.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Roland O�Connell of Janesville, 
Mrs. Phil Walterbach of Olympia, Wash., Mrs. Melvin DeWane of 
Denmark; four sons, Wilbur, Orville and Lawrence of Manitowoc, 
Norbert of Cheyenne, Wyo.; two brothers, Ignatz and Anton of Two 
Rivers; sister, Mrs. Clara Trossen of Milwaukee; and ten grandchildren.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 23, 1954  P.19
********
Funeral services for Wenzel I. Wojta, 82, of 860 Lincoln Blvd., 
Manitowoc, who died Monday night, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday 
at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at 
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.M. Schorn 
will officiate and burial will be in the St. Mary cemetery at Tisch 
Mills. 
Survivors include three daughters, four sons, two brothers, Ignatz 
and Anton of Two Creeks, and a sister, Mrs. Clara Trossen of Milwaukee. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited 
at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1954
********
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL RECITE THE ROSARY for the Repose of 
the Soul of  Wenzel I. Wojta, Wed. Nov. 24th, at 7 p.m. at the 
Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 24, 1954 
*****
(NOTE: The b. date on the tombstone doesn't match the b. date
in the obit)
******
Married - Miss Mary Koenig of Carlton and Mr. W.I. Wojta of Two Rivers were 
married on Tuesday, June 28, 1904 by Rev. Lad. Klouchek, pastor of St. Mary's 
congregation. After a sumptuous repast at the home of the bride's parents, the 
young couple departed on a wedding trip to the World's Fair and other places 
of interest. The bride is a bright young lady and possesses all those qualities 
of womanhood which will make her home a happy one. The groom is a careful, 
industrious and successful young businessman. He is one of the firm of Wojta 
Bros., engaged in the mercantile business in Two Rivers.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., July 5, 1904


ANN WOLLAK

Mrs. Antone (Ann C.) Wollak, 89, formerly of Route 2, Denmark, died Monday, 
August 15, 1988 at a Green Bay nursing home. She was born August 28, 1898 at 
Ashland, daughtger of the late Bartholomew and Margaret (Carbon) Nemec. She 
was a resident of the Town of Franklin since 1945. She married Antone Wollak. 
He preceded her in death.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, June Nemec, Ashland and a nephew, Sylvester 
(Babe) Nemec, Los Alamos, N.M.  She was preceded in death by a brother, 
Joseph J. Nemec and a nephew, Joseph E. Nemec.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at All Saints Catholic Church, 
Denmark. Rev. Donald Feller will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark is an charge of 
arrangements.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Aug. 18, 1988


ANTON WOLLAK

Anton W. Wollak, 77, Route 2, Town of Franklin, Kewaunee Co., passed away late 
Saturday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital, Kewaunee. 
He was born March 17, 1889 in the Town of Franklin, son of Anton and Theresa 
Fregel Wollak. He married Ann Ehn Jan. 25, 1945 at Stangelville. He was a veteran 
of World War I, operated a threshing machine in the area for many years and did 
road construction work.
Survivors are his wife; two brothers, Edward, Route 1; Albert, Route 2; two sisters, 
Mrs. Mary Knedle, Route 1, Miss Ann Wollak, Route 2; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in 
Stangelville, with the Rev. Rudolph Kerch officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's 
Cemetery, Tisch Mills. The Knutson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Denmark Press, Thursday, April 28, 1966 page 9


EMILY K. WORACHEK

Mrs. Emily (Emma) Worachek, 87, route 3, Luxemburg, died Saturday, December 10, 
1988 at a Kewaunee nursing home. She was born November 18, 1901 in Zanders 
(Manitowoc County), daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Walesh) Yanda. 
On July 6, 1920 she married John Worachek at St. Mary Church, Tisch Mills. He 
preceded her in death July 18, 1969.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and George Stodola; 
Anna Mae and roman Dorner, all of Luxemburg; 19 grandchildren and 32 great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant son, Lester, one grand-
daughter, one great grandson, five brothers and one sister.
Funeral was Monday at St. Mary Church, Luxemburg with Rev. Milton Suess 
officiating and burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Dec. 15, 1988
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(18 Nov 1901/10 Dec 1988/SSDI)


JOHN WORACHEK

John Worachek, 71, of Denmark, died Friday at home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at All Saints Catholic 
Church Denmark. The Rev. C. A. Dionne will officiate and burial will 
be in St. Mary cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mr. Worachek was born July 2, 1898, at Slovan, son of the late Frank 
and Elizabeth Novak Worachek. He married Emma Yanda July 6, 1920, at 
Tisch Mills and was a cheesemaker most of his life. For 13 years, he 
had a tavern in Larrabee, and after his retirement four years ago, 
moved to Denmark. 
Survivors are the wife; two daughters, (private); four brothers, Albert 
of Algoma, Joseph of Casco, and Anton and Louis of Slovan; three sisters, 
Mrs. Harvey Lange of Green Bay, Mr. Anna Duquaine of Duvall, and Mrs. 
William Bellin of Casco; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
An infant son preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 9:30 a.m. 
Sunday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 19, 1969 


LESTER E. WORACHEK

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Worachek and daughter, Loraine attended the funeral of an 
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Worachek at Zanders.
The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 14, 1921


EMMA WOTACHEK

Mrs. Emma Wotachek, 67, of West Kewaunee, died Monday at St. Vincent 
Hospital, Green Bay. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Rosary 
church, Kewaunee, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
She was born Emma Tulachka in Carlton, Kewaunee County, in 1887 and in 
1908 was married to Joseph Wotachek. They located on a farm in West 
Kewaunee. Her husband died 18 years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Grimm of West Kewaunee and Mrs. 
Frank Chalupny of Mishicot; son, George of Carlton; sister, Miss Anna 
Tulachka of Kewaunee; two brothers, Frank and John of Kewaunee. 
Friends may call at the Svoboda Funeral Home, Kewaunee, after 2 p.m. 
Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 28, 1955 


JOSEPH WOTACHEK

Joseph Wotachek, 55, To Be Buried on Saturday 
Joseph Wotachek, aged 55, died at 12 o�clock Tuesday night at his 
farm home three miles east of Tisch Mills in Kewaunee county. He 
had been ill for two months.
He was born Nov. 20, 1880, in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, 
and married Emma Tulachka Nov. 16, 1909. Survivors are the widow; 
two daughters, Mrs. Frank Chalupny, town of Gibson, and Sybil, at 
home; one son George, at home; two brothers, Louis of Kewaunee and 
Anton of Two Rivers; one sister, Mrs. B. Kuhlmann, Chicago, and one 
grandchild. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary�s 
church, Tisch Mills. Father Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial 
will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mr. Wotachek was a member of the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 29, 1936
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(NOTE: B. year doesn't match the tombstone)


ANNA WRANOVSKY

Mrs. Wencel Wranovsky, 67, nee Anna Skornicka, 617 Chicago street, 
died this morning at the home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at nine o�clock from the Sacred 
Heart church, the Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Burial will be in 
the Tisch Mills Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Wranovsky was born in Stangelville in 1876 and in 1894, was 
married to Mr. Wranovsky. They located on a farm near Tisch Mills. 
Her husband died 35 years ago and 25 years ago she moved to this 
city. 
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Emily Klinker, Joseph (sic) 
and Lucille, all of this city; two sons, Frank of Denmark and Anton 
of Francis Creek; four brothers, Albert, Wencel and Charles of Denmark, 
Joseph of St. Helen, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Jansky of Norman, 
Kewaunee county, Mrs. Claude Stroud of Milwaukee; and eight grand-
children.
The body may be viewed after Sunday noon at the funeral home. The 
rosary will be recited Sunday night after 8 o�clock. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 19, 1943 


JACOB WRANOVSKY

Tisch Mills News:
J. Wrarnasky died at his home Sunday, and it relieved him of his 
suffering. The deceased was about 78 years old and had been suffering 
for over a year. The funeral was held at the St. Mary�s Catholic church 
Wednesday at 10 o�clock. Rev. Cipin officiated. 
Mr. Wrovnasky was a resident of Kewaunee county and had been engaged 
as a farmer for a large number of years. Many friends and relatives 
mourn his death.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, October 14, 1915, Page 4


MARY WRANOVSKY

FORMER TISCH MILLS WOMAN IS KILLED IN FALL
Shock of Fall is Fatal to Woman at Menominee
Shock resulting from a fall down three stairs of a flight caused the 
death at Menominee of Mrs. Mary Wranovsky, former Manitowoc county 
woman, whose body has been shipped to Norman, Kewaunee county, for 
burial. Mrs. Wranovsky was an aunt of Adolph Nohlachek, proprietor 
of the Northwestern House in this city and had visited here.
Physicians expressed the belief that the shock of the fall, rather 
than injuries the aged woman sustained, caused death. Mrs. Wranovsky, 
who was 76, was visiting at the home of her brother, James Nohlachek 
at Menominee. She had been warned against attempting to walk down 
stairs owing to her advanced age, but on the day of the tragedy, had 
insisted upon doing so, and according to Mr. Nohlachek, the only 
witness to the accident, had started down the stairs when she fell. 
Death resulted almost instantly, the aged woman struck on the side 
of her head. 
Left Tisch Mills 3 Weeks Ago
Mrs. Wranovsky had been at Menominee only three weeks, having made 
her home with a daughter at Tisch Mills previous to that time. 
The deceased was born in Bohemia and came to America more than seventy 
years ago. She is survived by three brothers, John Nohlachek of Birch 
Creek, James of Menominee and Picus of Arizona; two sons, living in 
Oconto Falls and North Dakota; and one daughter, Mrs. Wencel Janda of 
Tisch Mills. She had made her home with her daughter at Tisch Mills 
since her husband�s death eight years ago. 
Second Tragedy in Week
The Menominee tragedy is the second to be suffered in the family of 
Adolph Nohlachek of this city in less than a week. When the message 
announcing the death of Mrs. Wranovsky was received here Mr. and Mrs. 
Nohlachek were at Milwaukee to attend the burial of a relative of Mrs. 
Nohlachek, whose body was taken from Lake Michigan Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 24, 1922 
*******
(NOTE: I checked the Kewaunee cems. and she isn't there as far as
I could see. I believe this is her. A Jacob and Mary are on the
1910 Kewaunee Carlton twp. census Jacob is 73; Mary 63.
The stone showing Mary in this cem. has her at 108 years of age.
probably misread.)


WENCEL WRANOVSKY

Death Sunday last week of Wenzel Wranowsky(sic), a well-known 
resident of Tisch Mills, as the result of consumption with which 
he has been afflicted for two years. The funeral was held Wednesday.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Dec. 1909 


ADOLPH YANDA

Stangelville news:
The friends of Adolph Yanda were shocked to hear of his severe illness. 
He was taken ill suddenly last Monday with inflammation of the brain 
and had to be taken immediately to St. Vincent�s hospital for treatment. 
He is not any better, but we all wish him a speedy recovery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 22, 1915, Page 4
*********
Adolf Yanda, Tisch Mills, 16 years old, died Monday morning in a Green 
Bay hospital. The young man was taken there upon advice of physicians 
in his home town to receive treatment, but efforts to save his life were 
futile. The body was shipped to Tisch Mills where the funeral was held 
today, Mr. Yanda had been a patient in the hospital but a short time.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 28, 1915, Page 3
*********
Zander news:
The burial of Adolph Yanda took place last week Thursday at Tisch 
Mills. A great number of his friends and relatives attended his 
body to the grave. He took sick two weeks ago and was instantly 
taken to St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay by Dr. Vosburg of 
Cooperstown and lost consciousness on his arrival there and never 
gained it again for longer than a few moments. He expired at 
7:30 am. 
Adolph was seventeen years of age and very well liked by all the 
young and old folks that knew him. He is survived by a father and 
mother, three brothers and two sisters. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 06, 1915, Page 4 
********
Notes from Zanders:
The sad news has reached us of the death of the young boy, Adolph Yanda, 16 years 
of age of this place, who died at St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay on Monday 
noon of last week. He was brought home Tuesday morning and was buried at the St. 
Mary's Catholic Cemetery at Tisch Mills on Thursday morning. He will be missed 
very much by his parents and friends as he was a bright young boy. He died of brain 
fever and was sick but two weeks. He is survived by his parents, three brothers, 
Joseph, Wencil and Ernest and two sisters, Mrs. Ed Woracek and Emily. May his soul 
rest in peace.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 6, 1915


ERNEST YANDA

Ernest Yanda, 55, of 1??2  Clairmont? St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon at the home after a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in St. 
Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mr. Yanda, son of the late Joseph and Katherine Walech Yanda, was 
born Nov. 2?, 1902, in the town of Gibson. In 1924 he married Lillian 
Zipperer at Whitelaw and the couple lived seven years at Manitowoc 
before farming in Zander. He also was a butter and cheese maker for 
Manitowoc Dairy and on their return to Manitowoc seven years later he 
was employed by Wisconsin Fuel and Light Co. 
While in Gibson, he served as treasurer of the school board and managed 
the Zander Dairy. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church. 
Surviving are his wife, three sons, (private); two brothers, Joseph of 
Tisch Mills and James of Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Novachek of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Emma Worachek of Larabee; and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 9, 1957 
*********
Tombstone Ernest/Lillian
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ESTHER YANDA

Esther V. Yanda, age 60, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died 
Saturday, June 27, 1992, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 1992, at Klein and 
Stangel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will 
be at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
She was born April 12, 1932, in Francis Creek, daughter of the late James and 
Louise Zimmer Yanda.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Fern Yanda, Two Rivers; 
nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by two sisters, 
Betty Villers, and Beatrice Bertschy.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 1, 1992, 
from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1992 P. A2


FERN YANDA

Fern M. Yanda, age 71, of 1034 23rd St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday 
morning, January 12, 1994, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 1994, at the 
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Rev. Kim Henning will 
officiate with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
She was born December 24, 1922, at Green Bay, daughter of the late 
Alice Pierce. She married Arnold E. Yanda, December 23, 1944, at 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Arnold; eight sons and seven daughters-
in-law, Larry and Clara, Manitowoc, Richard and Pat, Valders, Eugene 
and Janice, Two Rivers, Gary and Julie, Two Rivers, David and Mary, 
Wittenberg, Wis., Robert and Lisa, Manitowoc, Donald and Debra, Two 
Rivers, and Jerry, Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and 
Harold Hintz, Cleveland, Wis.; a sister, Myra Learmont, Rochester, Minn.; 
24 grandchildren; seven great grandchilcren; nieces, nepehws, other 
relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a (sic) 
three grandchildren and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. 
Friday and from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday.
Herald Times Reporter, January 13, 1994 P. A2


JAMES F. YANDA

James F. Yanda, 72, of 3116 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Thursday night 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills, the Rev. Leonard Woelfel officiating. Burial will be in the 
parish cemetery.
Mr. Yanda was born Sept. 17, 1899, at Zander, Town of Gibson, son of the late 
Joseph and Katherine Walsh Yanda. He married Louise Zimmer Sept. 9, 1925, at 
Francis Creek. He retired from Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Riveers, five years ago, 
where he was a member of the Hamilton Goodfellowship Club.
Surviving are two daughters and a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a 
sister, Mrs. Emma Worachek, of Denmark; 13 grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren. A daughter, four brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 o'clock this Friday afternoon where memorial services will be at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 16, 1972
*********
Tombstone James/Louise
(photo sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JOSEPH YANDA  (d. 1918)

FALL WEEK AGO AFFECTED MIND OF FARMER, KILLS SELF
Body of Joseph Janda(sic), Gibson Man, Found Hanging in Woods After 
All Night Search of Family
A fall which he suffered last Tuesday while at work on his farm and 
in which he struck his head on a stone, is believed to have affected 
the mind of Joseph Janda, a town of Gibson farmer, who committed 
suicide in the woods a half mile from his home sometime Saturday 
afternoon. Janda�s body was found Sunday afternoon after a searching 
party had been out all night Saturday and all day yesterday. Janda 
was 48 years of age and is survived by a widow and five children. 
Last Tuesday he fell and struck his head on a large rock, but 
appeared to not have suffered injury. Friday morning however, he 
threatened the lives of his wife and family with a club but was 
dissuaded and appeared to be in his usual spirits, though it was 
noticed he was morose and sullen. Saturday afternoon, after 
instructing his boys to clean the carriage for use Sunday, Janda 
went to the barn and was not again seen alive. He had secured some 
binder twine and made his way to the woods and made way with 
himself. Dist. Atty Brady and Sheriff Kellner were called Sunday 
evening and after investigation decided that no inquest was 
necessary, the case being one of suicide while temporarily insane. 
Janda was well known in the district in which he resided and had 
always been an industrious and hardworking man. The funeral will 
be held at Gibson.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 01, 1918, Page 1


JOSEPH YANDA  (d. 1972)

Joseph Yanda, 76, formerly of Rt. 2, Mishicot, died early Friday morning 
at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday 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. Yanda was born Feb. 19, 1896, at Zander, Town of Gibson, son of the late 
Joseph and Catherine Walesh Yanda Sr. He married Mary Havlichek Nov. 16, 1920, 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. She preceded him in death 
Sept. 10, 1960. He farmed near Tisch Mills most of his life. He was a member 
of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, and Holy Rosary Society. He was 
secretary and treasurer of Pleasant View Gun Club for many years.
Survivors include a son, Raymond, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. George 
(Irene) Frelich, of Manitowoc; a brother, Jim, of Two Rivers; and a sister, Mrs. 
Emma Worachek, of Denmark; six grand children and a great grandchild. Two 
brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday. Parish memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 26, 1972
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(b. 19 Feb. 1896/d. May 1972/SSDI)


KATERINA YANDA

DIES AT FARM HOME OF SON 
Funeral For Mrs. Katherine Yanda To Be Held Today 
Mrs. Katherine Yanda, 64, died Saturday night at the farm near Zander 
now operated by her son, Ernst, after a lingering illness. Funeral 
services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Mary�s Catholic 
church, Tisch Mills. Interment will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Yanda, whose maiden name was Katherine Walech, was born in 
Montpelier, Kewaunee county, in 1871 and married Joseph Yanda 45 years 
ago. They located on the farm near Zander. Mr. Yanda died 17 years ago. 
Survivors are three sons, Joseph, Tisch Mills, Ernst, Zander, James, 
King�s Bridge; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Novachek, city, Mrs. Emma Worachek, 
Cooperstown; and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Kozelka, Tisch Mills, and Mrs. 
Antonia Novak, Slovan, Kewaunee county. 
The body is at the Yanda farm home at Zander. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 5, 1936 


LILLIAN YANDA

Lillian Yanda, age 88, of 1802 Clermont St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon 
March 16, 1994, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held  at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 1994, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with
burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
She was born August 6, 1905, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late George and 
Frances Klingisen Zipperer. She married Ernest Yanda November 27, 1957, in 
Whitelaw. He preceded her in death in December of 1957. The couple farmed at 
Zanders, and in 1952, the couple moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Yanda was a member of 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, and the Christian Mother Altar Society.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Calvin and Gloria Yanda, Manitowoc, 
Robert and Lucille Yanda, Zanders; five brothers and a sister-in-law, Edmund 
Zipperer, Bernard and Delores Zipperer, all of Manitowoc, Lester Zipperer and Harry 
Zipperer, both of Cato, Thomas Zipperer, Palm Springs, Calif.; three sisters and 
one brother-in-law, Viola Katheiser, Port Washington, Marion Frieberg, Manitowoc, 
Alvina and Norbert Scharenbrock, Charlevoix, Mich.; nine grandchildren, Cheryl and 
Reid Hanson, Sharon and Mike Van Ells, Gary and Kathy Yanda, Dennis Yanda, John 
and Delores Yanda, Wayne and Judy Yanda, Cindy and Brian Kraemer, Christel and Bob 
Wavrunek, Scott Yanda; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest 
in 1957, a son and daughter-in-law, John and Audrey Yanda in 1963, a sister, Laura 
Reznichek and two brothers, William and Rheinhart Zipperer.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from, 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 18, 1994, 
where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. be Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1994 p.A2
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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(06 Aug 1905/16 Mar 1994/SSDI)
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Tombstone Ernest/Lillian
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


LOUISE A. YANDA

Mrs. Louise Yanda, 73, of Route 1, Denmark, died Saturday morning, April 18, 
at Communtiy Hospital, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home 
Inc., Two Rivers. The Rev. Joseph Lutheran will officiate and burial will be 
in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mrs. Yanda was born July 13, 1908 (sic), at Francis Creek, daughter of the late 
George and Louise Wagner Zimmer. She was married to James Yanda Sept. 9, 1925, 
at Francis Creek. He preceded her in death June 15, 1972.
Survivors include a son, Arnold of Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Villers of Algoma and Miss Esther Yanda of Black River Falls, Wis.; four brothers, 
a twin brother George of Kewaunee, Erwin, Elmer and Raymond all of Two Rivers; 
two sisters, Mrs. Viola Novy of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ione Ballard of Tisch Mills; 
10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three 
sisters and two brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home Inc., Two Rivers, after 6 p.m. 
Monday.
Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 1981 P. 3
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In regard to the obituary published Sunday, April 19, for the late Mrs. Lousie 
Yanda, 73, of Route 1, Denmark, who died Saturday, April 18, there was an error 
in the number of grandchildren who survived. Mrs. Yanda was survived by 13 
grandchildren instead of 10 and a daughter preceded her in death.
Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 1981 P. 3
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(13 Jul 1907/Apr 1981/SSDI)
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Tombstone James/Louise
(photo sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARY YANDA

Mrs. Joseph Yanda, 62, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Saturday night at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she was a patient three weeks. 
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Anthony Stefl, assistant at Holy 
Innocents, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. 
Mrs. Yanda, nee Mary Havlichek, was born March 28, 1898, in the 
Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Charles and Theresa Melnarik 
Havlichek. She was married Nov. 16, 1920, to Joseph Yanda at St. 
Mary church, Tisch Mills. She was a member of the Rosary Society of 
St. Mary Church. 
Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter and a son, (private); a 
sister, Anna, of Chicago; two brothers, Charles and Anton Havlichek 
of Two Rivers, and six grandchildren. A brother, George, died in 
1959. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited 
at 8 o�clock this Monday evening. The Rosary Society will also recite 
the Rosary at 8:30. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 12, 1960 


ANTON ZACHEK

Anton Zachek, 67 of Rt. 1, Denmark, died at noon Friday of a heart attack while 
he was plowing the garden at home. Funeral services will be at 10 am Monday at 
St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Donald Feller will officiate 
and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Zachek was born Oct. 8, 1892 on the homestead farm where he lived all his 
life. He married the former Josephine Jilek at Tisch Mills Nov. 13, 1923 and the 
couple settled on the homestead farm. He was a road supervisor for the Town of 
Franklin, Kewaunee County, a threshing machine operator, a musician in various 
brass and polka bands for many years and a member of Holy Name Society of the 
church.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Laddie of Two Rivers and Donald of Tisch 
Mills and six grandchildren.
Friends may call after 7 o'clock this Saturday evening at Dewane Funeral Home, 
Denmark, where the Rosary will be prayed at 8 o'clock and at 2 pm and 8 pm 
Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1960 page 12


FRANTISEK ZACHEK

DIED-Frank Sauchek (sic) of the town of Mishicott died after a brief 
illness of a little over a week. The deceased was about 70 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 4, 1894  P.


GEORGE ZACHEK

George Zachek, a pioneer resident of this vicinity died at the home 
of his son Anton, at the age of eighty-five years. Death was due to 
infirmities incident to old age. He is survived by several grown up 
children. His wife preceded him several years ago. The funeral was 
held Monday from St. Mary's Catholic church at Tisch Mills with burial 
in the adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, September 10, 1925 P.9


JOSEPHINE ZACHEK

Josephine Zachek, 76, of Maribel, a former Bolt resident, died early Monday 
evening, Aug. 17, at a Manitowoc hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary B.V.M. church, Tisch 
Mills. The Rev. Msgr. Brian Coleman will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Zachek was born June 17, 1905, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Ludmilla Zachek Jilek. She was married to Anton 
Zachek Nov. 13, 1923, at Tisch Mills. The couple farmed in the Bolt area. Mr. 
Zachek preceded her in death in 1960. For the past six years, Mrs. Zachek was 
employed at Maribel as a housekeeper for Kenneth Dewane. She was a member of 
Rosary Society of St. Mary Church, Tisch Mills.
Survivors include two sons, Laddie (Slim) Zachek of Two Rivers, and Donald (Red) 
Zachek of Tisch Mills; a brother, Don Jilek of Ewen, Mich.; a sister, Helen 
Zuege of Kewaunee; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 p.m. Wednesday where 
a wake service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 18, 1981 P. 3
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(17 Jun 1905/Aug 1981/SSDI)


ALBERT ZAHORIK

Notes from Mishicot:
Albert Zahorik, well known town of Gibson man and a resident of Manitowoc County 
all his life, died at a hospital at Oshkosh Friday. Mr. Zahorik, born in Gibson, 
January 13, 1869, was one of the well known farmers of the county.He was married 
32 years ago and is survived by his wife and two sons, Adolph of Manitowoc and 
Albert of Gibson and by one sister, Mrs. Mary Flegle, Mishicot and two brothers, 
Wenzel of Gibson and John of Franklin. His aged mother, Mrs. Mary Zahorik, 82, 
also survives making her home at Mishicot with her daughter, Mrs. Flegle. The 
funeral was held Monday morning from St. Mary's church at Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Pilot, Nov. 14, 1929
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Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our relatives and friends for the 
kindness and sympathy shown us in our late bereavement, the sad loss of our 
beloved father, Albert Zahorik. Special thanks for the floral offerings and to 
the Rev. Hodik and funeral directors, Wattawa and Urbanek.
Mrs. Albert Zahorik and family
Manitowoc Herald News, Nov. 14, 1929 page 13


ALVIN ZAHORIK

Alvin Zahorik, 55, of Route 1, Denmark, died Wednesday evening, March 18, at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday 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.
Mr. Zahorik was born Sept. 10, 1925, at Route 1, Denmark, son of the late Edward 
and Mary Konop Zahorik. He married Jean Baumgart May 22, 1964, at Holy Cross 
Catholic Church, Mishicot. He was employed with Mirro Corporation. Mr. Zahorik 
was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Holy Name Society of the church and 
was an usher and C.C.D. teacher.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Philip of Route 1, Denmark, and Paul of 
Route 2, Kewaunee; two daughters, Peggy and Penny at home; his mother, Mrs. Mary 
Zahorik of Rotue 1, Denmark; two sisters, Mrs. Al (Adeline) Sebesta of West 
Allis and Mrs. Donald (Mary) Kickbusch of Kewaunee and two grandchildren. His 
father and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. A memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 19, 1981 P. 3


ANNA ZAHORIK    (d. 1958)

Mrs. A. Zahorik Passes at Age 82
Mrs. Anna Zahorik, 82, Star Route, Denmark, died Tuesday night at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient since April 6.
Mrs. Zahorik, nee Anna Sloup was born in the Town of Franklin, May 11, 1876, 
daughter of Peter and Mary Fronk Sloup. Mr. Zahorik preceded her in death nearly 
10 years ago. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Wm. Fronk, Two Rivers; two sons, 
Edward and William on the home farm, Town of Franklin; a sister, Mrs. Mary Stangel, 
Tisch Mills; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, 
with the Rev. Msgr. Jos. Kalisek officiating. Burial was in the adjoining church 
cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thurs., June 5, 1958 page 5


ANNA ZAHORIK    (d. 1995)

Anna Zahorik, age 95, formerly of Tisch Mills, died Saturday morning, 
November 18, 1995, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 1995, 
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald B. Kempen will 
officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial in the parish 
cemetery.
Anna was born November 21, 1899, at Stangelville, daughter of the late 
Martin and Margaret Cisler Konop. On October 28, 1924, she married 
William Zahorik Sr. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Stangelville. He 
preceded her in death on August 16, 1984.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gilbert and Marilyn 
Zahorik, Menasha, William and Syliva Zahorik, Mishicot; one daughter, 
Janet Stueck, Mishicot; two brothers, Alois (Ann) Konop, George (Marcella) 
Konop, all of Gren Bay; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-
great-grandson. She was preceded in death by one daughter; one sister; four 
brothers.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. TONIGHT 
and on Tuesday until we leave for the church at 10 a.m. A prayer service 
will be held at 7:30 p.m. this evening.
Herald Times Reporter, November 20, 1995 P. A2
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(21 Nov. 1899/18 Nov. 1995/SSDI)


ANTON ZAHORIK    (d. 1887)

Order to Hear Petition or (sic) Administration
(First publication Feb. 7, 1888.)
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Anton Zahorik, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Mathias Zahorik, of Gibson in said county 
representing among other things that Anton Zahorik late of said county, on the 
18th day of August, A.D. 1887, at Ashland, Wis. died intestate, leaving goods, 
chattels and estate within this state and that the said petitioner is the father 
of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to him granted, 
it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday, the 28th 
day of February, A.D., 1888, at 10 o'clock a.m. at my office in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and 
to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive 
weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Lake Shore Times a weekly newspaper 
published at Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 31st day of January, A.D. 1888.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
J.D. Markham, Atty. for petitioner.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 7, 1888 P. 1


DANIEL ZAHORIK

The death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Zahorik occurred last Monday 
afternoon at the family home. Interment took place at the St. Mary's cemetery 
and the services were conducted by Rev. A. Cipin.
The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 1, 1915


EDWARD ZAHORIK

Edward Zahorik, 73, of Rt. 1, Denmark, a former Tisch Mills area farmer, 
died Friday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:35 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. Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Zahorik was born Aug. 18, 1897, in the Town of Gibson, son of the 
late John and Anna Sloup Zahorik. He married Mary Konop April 26, 1921, 
at Stangelville. He farmed Rt. 1, Denmark, and was sexton at Tisch Mills 
Cemetery for many years. He also sold fire insurance for Mishicot Town 
Mutual. Mr. Zahorik was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary 
Church, Tisch Mills.
Survivors include his wife, a son, two daughters, a brother, William, of 
Rt. 1, Denmark, a sister, Mrs. William Fronk, of Two Rivers, 11 grand-
children and three great grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 28, 1971
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(18 Aug 1897/May 1971/SSDI)


EMMA ZAHORIK CHADA

Mrs. Emma Chada, 77, of 619 N. Tenth St., Manitowoc, who had been 
residing at Park Lawn Nursing, Home four and one-half months, died 
Monday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had suffered 
a stroke shortly before being removed to the hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the 
Rev. Claude LeClair officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, 
Tisch Mills. 
Mrs. Chada was born Emma Hallada, Oct. 4, 1884, in the Town of Two 
Creeks, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Dufek Hallada. On June 16, 
1903, she was married to Wenzel Zahorik at Tisch Mills and the couple 
farmed in the Town of Gibson. Mr. Zahorik died Jan. 31, 1931. She then 
was married to Adolph Chada Oct. 4, 1947 at Manitowoc, remaining here 
since that time. 
She was a member of the Altar Society of Sacred Heart Church, Manitowoc, 
and St. Mary Church at Tisch Mills, and the ZCBJ Lodge 360 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband; a son Frank Zahorik of Two Rivers; three 
daughters, Mrs. Helen Novy of Manitowoc, Mrs. Frank Rabas of Maribel, 
and Mrs. Carol Schmelzle of Manitowoc; a brother Frank of Miami, Fla.; 
nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and a 
sister preceded her in death. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 12, 1961
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(Wenzel Zahorik 1st husband/Adolph Chada 2nd husband)


GERTRUDE AND MARJORIE ZAHORIK

Denmark Man and Manitowoc Cousins Are Victims 
...Three persons were killed in two traffic accidents in Manitowoc 
County over the weekend, bringing to ten the number of fatalities 
on county highways in 1954. The dead:  
Gertrude Zahorik, 19, Star Route, Denmark
Marjorie Zahorik, 23, Star Route Denmark 
Richard W. Block, 47, Manitowoc 
Almost instantly killed on a town road a mile north of Francis Creek 
early Monday morning, were Gertrude and Marjorie Zahorik, cousins, 
passengers in a car driven by Frank P. Gosz, Jr., of Rockwood�.Gosz 
is a patient at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc�.physicians report�in 
serious condition. 
En Route Home 
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, called to both accidents, said 
Gosz, a county league ball player, had met the two Zahorik girls late 
Sunday afternoon. They visited several eating places during the early 
evening and he was driving them to their homes in Cooperstown, near 
the Brown County line when the accident occurred. 
County traffic officers Reuben Huntington, James Mrotek, Frank Suchamel, 
and James Beneshek, who answered the call, said the Gosz car first 
struck the railing on a bridge north of Francis Creek, continued 50 
feet more on the road and struck a concrete culvert ____.  The 1953 
convertible Gosz was driving is almost a complete wreck. 
Both Zahorik cousins suffered skull fractures and multiple other 
injuries and were dead when removed from the car. Gosz, with a crushed 
chest, jaw fracture and severe face cuts, was moved by ambulance to 
Memorial Hospital. 
Coroner Teitgen said an inquest would be held if the driver survives 
the accident�.
Funeral services for the two cousins will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday 
at St. Mary Catholic Church at Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek 
officiating. Interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery at Tisch Mills. 
Margaret (sic) (Margie) Zahorik was born in the Town of Franklin, 
Kewaunee County, on June 6, 1931, a daughter of William and Anna Konop 
Zahorik, and was graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 
1948. She was an employe of Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing Co. of Two Rivers. 
Survived by Parents
Surviving are her parents, a sister, (private); two brothers, (private); 
and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. John Zahorik of Star Route Denmark. 
Gertrude Zahorik was born in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, on 
Nov. 18, 1934, a daughter of Edward and Mary Konop Zahorik. She was 
graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1952 and was employed at the Metal 
Ware Corporation at Two Rivers. 
Besides her parents, Gertrude Zahorik leaves two sisters, (private); a 
brother, (private); and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. John Zahorik.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
from 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. The Rosary will be 
recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday�.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 9, 1954 (excerpted)


HELEN L. ZAHORIK

Helen L. Zahorik, age 95, formerly of Wisteria House, Two Rivers, currently 
at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died peacefully 
surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center, 
Manitowoc County. 
Helen was born April 11, 1914, in Rockwood, daughter of the late John and Cecelia 
(Hassemer) Meyer. She attended St. Ann's school in Francis Creek and also Rockwood 
State Grade School. On Sept. 14, 1938, she was united in marriage to Frank Zahorik 
at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The couple farmed in the Tisch Mills 
area for 15 years prior to moving to Two Rivers in 1953. Frank preceded her in 
death on Dec. 31, 1986. Helen was a former member of the ladies of St. Luke's in 
Two Rivers and also the Resurrection Choir for many years. 
Survivors include three sisters and a brother-in-law: Cecilia Strouf, Manitowoc; 
Viola and Jerry Schroeder, Greenleaf; Florence Wellner, Manitowoc; two sisters-
in-law: Dorothy ""Dixie"" Meyer, Manitowoc; and Arlene Meyer, Denver, Colo. She 
is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Helen 
was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers-in-law: Ann and Alvin Cisler; 
Arnold Strouf and Paul Wellner; and three brothers and a sister-in-law: Edmund and 
Leona Meyer; Charles and Julius Meyer. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two 
Rivers. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, from 9 to 
10:15 a.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. 
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 
Memorials in Helen's name may be directed to the Bell Tower Fund at St. Peter the 
Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2010


JAN ZAHORIK, PETR ZAHORIK, MARIE ZAHORIK

John Zahorick of Gibson, lost three children last week of diptheria.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  Tuesday, October 16, 1883, pg. 2


JOHN ZAHORIK    (d. 1935)

JOHN ZAHORIK RITES PLANNED 
86-Year-Old Pioneer Dies At Home of Daughter
John M. Zahorik, 86, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, died Monday at the 
home of his daughter Mrs. Joseph Lukes, Zander. Funeral services will be held 
on Thursday at 10 a.m. from the St. Mary�s Catholic church at Tisch Mills with 
the Rev. R. J. Hodik officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Zahorik who was born in Bohemia, June 26, 1849, came to this county with 
his parents when six years of age. The family settled on a farm in the town of 
Mishicot.
In 1867 Mr. Zahorik was married to Rose Hucek of Cooperstown, who died twenty 
years ago. They resided on farms in Cooperstown and Zander. He has been living 
a retired life at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 
Lukes for many years.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Lukes, Zander, two sons, Frank and 
James of Manitowoc, 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 20, 1935  P. 2


JOHN ZAHORIK    (d. 1948)

John Zahorik, 75, Franklin farmer, died last night at the Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services 
will be held at 9 am Saturday at the farm home, Star Route, Denmark and 9:30 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
He was born in 1872 in Gibson and in1896 married Miss Anna Sloup moving to the 
Franklin farm. A carpenter and farmer his entire life, Mr. Zahorik was a member 
of the Holy Name Society.
Surviving him are his wife; two sons, Ed of Star Route, Denmark and William on 
the home farm; a daughter, Mrs. William Fronk of Maple Grove; sister, Mrs. 
Joseph Fiegel of Two Rivers; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The 
body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two rivers, until 
1 pm Friday when it will be moved to the Zahorik home, where the rosary will be 
recited at 8:30 pm Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Oct. 28, 1948 page 2


KAREL ZAHORIK

BROTHER TELLS OF ACCIDENT. Gives Particulars of Sad Death of Chas. Zahorik at 
Zander. 
One of the largest funerals held in the country districts of the county was that 
for Charles Zahorik at Zander Monday, more than 120 teams following the remains 
to burial. 
Details of the accident, furnished by a brother of the decedent, are that while 
descending a hill the coupling pin connecting the engine and thresher gave way 
and the thresher was thrown upon the engine, the collision bursting the steam 
gauge. The unfortunate youth was held a prisoner in a boxlike opening, resulting 
from the over-reaching of the thresher onto the engine. The escaping steam burned 
the arms and the left side of the body and before the release of the youth could 
be effected, he had suffered fatal burns. After lingering for twenty-two hours in 
intense agony, death came to the relief of victim. Young Zahorik was 19 years of age 
and one of the most popular young men of the community. Besides his parents, four 
brothers and one sister survive. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 26, 1903 P. 1 
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IT WAS A FATAL ACCIDENT
The Breaking of a Steam Pipe Causes A Young Man�s Death
Friday evening the Zahorik boys and crew had finished threshing on the farm of 
their father John M. Zahorik near Zander P.O. in the town of Gibson and started 
for the farm of Nic Orth about a mile distant. There is a very steep hill on the 
road to Orths farm and while passing down the hill the coupling pin in the 
threshing machine dropped out causing the machine to run against the engine. Both 
Charles and his older brother were on the engine and when the machine came his 
brother jumped and escaped injury. Chas. attempted to jump but the machine struck 
before he got out. When the machine struck the engine it bent the pipe leading to 
the whistle down and caused all the steam to be forced down to where Charles 
Zahorik was penned in. The crew immediately came to the rescue and moved the 
machine forward to allow his escape, being confined in that place barely half a 
minute but he was so badly scalded that he died the following day. Doctors were 
immediately summoned but could do nothing but allay the pains. Charles Zahorik was 
19 years old and a model young man who was a general favorite in his home region. 
The funeral took place at the cemetery at Tisch Mills Monday being largely attended.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 27, 1903
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(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 25 Aug.)
Death Sat. of Chas. Zahorik, about 20, as the result of burns sustainedin an accident 
Sat. while working near Tisch Mills. He was part of a crew moving a threshing machine 
between farms, using a portable engine. The accident caused steam to escape. He tried 
to avoid it but his clothing got caught. Dr. Karnopp was called, but he died after a 
few hours. The funeral was Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1903


MARY ZAHORIK   (d. 1931)

Mrs. Mary Zahorik, 86, passed away this morning at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Flegle, on Roosevelt Ave. A daughter, one son 
John and a brother survive. Burial will take place on Monday morning 
at 10 o�clock from the St. Mary�s Catholic church at Tisch Mills, 
with interment there.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 22, 1931 


MARY ZAHORIK    (d. 1945)

Mrs. Albert Zahorik, 69, nee Mary Holub of Gibson, died Sunday at the Holy 
Family hospital, following a two months illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Konop funeral home, 
Tisch Mills, and at 10 o�clock at St. Mary�s church in the village. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
She was born in Mishicot in 1876 and following her marriage to Mr. Zahorik the 
couple located on the present farm. Mr. Zahorik died 16 years ago.
Survivors are two sons, Adolph of this city and Albert on the home farm; three 
sisters, Mrs. Fannie Koch of Milwaukee, Mrs. Antonette Wagner of this city and 
Mrs. Emma Rost? of Decatur, Ill.; and five grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Tuesday noon. The rosary will 
be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 5, 1945  P. 2


MARY ZAHORIK    (d. 1989)

Mrs. Edward (Mary) Zahorik, 91, formerly of Tisch Mills, died Monday, October 
16, 1989 at Kewaunee Health Care Center.  Mrs. Zahorik was born March 8, 1898 
the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Martin and Margaret Cisler Konop. 
She married Edward Zahorik on April 20, 1920 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 
Stangelville. He preceded her in death in 1970.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Marion Kickbusch of Kewaunee, Mrs. Adeline 
Shebesta of West Allis; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jean Zahorik of Tisch Mills; 
three brothers, John Konop of Stangelville, George and Al Konop, both of Green 
Bay; a sister, Anna Zahorik of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grand-
children also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Alvin; a daughter, 
Gertrude, a great granddaughter, Danielle Deda and three brothers, Fred, Joe 
and Frank Konop.
Funeral services were Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic church, Tisch Mills. The 
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Ralph Hermsen with burial in 
the parish cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Oct. 19, 1989


MATHIAS ZAHORIK

Matthew Zahorik, 78 years old, died at his home last Saturday of 
heart failure. High mass was said at the local church Tuesday at 
10 o'clock in his honor and his remains were buried at the local 
cemetery. Rev. Herbek of Norman officiated in the absence of our 
local priest, Rev. Cipin, who is on the sick list.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 29, 1916 P.5


ROSALIE ZAHORIK

Cooperstown news:
Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Elmer attended the funeral of Mrs. John Zahorik 
of Zander, who was buried at Tisch Mills Tuesday. She was sixty two 
years old. She leaves three sons, one daughter and a husband to mourn 
her loss. James Zahorik of Mischicott was in our burg Saturday and 
reported the death of his mother to relatives here.
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Zander news:
Mrs. John Zahorik died at her home here Saturday after an illness 
of but several weeks. She was 66 years of age and is survived by 
her husband and four children, namely: Mrs. Jos. Lukes of this 
place, Joseph of Pilsen, James of Mishicott and Frank of Manitowoc. 
The funeral was held from the late home Tuesday morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 13, 1915, Page 4
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Tisch Mills news:
The deceased Mrs. John Zahorik of Zander was buried at the local 
cemetery Tuesday. The deceased was about 74 years old. Rev. Kabot 
of Casco officiated.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 14, 1915, Page 4
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Notes from Gibson:
Another Pioneer Passes Away
Rosalie Zahorik, nee Hucek, died January 9 at her home near Zanders at the age 
of 66 years. Born in Budejovice, Bohemia, she came to this country with her 
parents over sixty years ago and settled on a farm near Greenstreet in the town 
of Cooperstown where she lived with her father Thomas Hucek until she married 
John M. Zahorik. They lived on the Hucek homestead until 1880, then selling the 
place they moved to Gibson on a farm near Zander where she with her husband lived 
until her death. She leaves besides her husband to mourn her loss, two brothers, 
Anton of Tacoma, Wash., and John of Forestville, Wis. Also three sons and one 
daughter. They are Frank of Manitowoc, James of Gibson, Joseph of Pilsen and Mrs. 
Emma Lukes of Zander. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery at Tisch Mills last 
Tuesday. Rev. Father Kabat, a nephew of the deceased, officiated.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 14, 1915


VOJTECH ZAHORIK  (ALBERT)

19-year old Albert Zahorik died in Gibson last week 
after a long illness and was buried in Tisch Mills.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909
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Notes From Zander:
Albert Zahorik was brought back from Green Bay some time ago. We 
all hope he will recover soon. LATER - Mr. Zahorik died Tuesday 
morning and his death was a shock to his parents, brothers and 
sister. He always enjoyed good health until he was taken sick a 
few months ago. He was about 19 years of age and is survived by 
his parents, one sister Emily and three brothers Joseph, Frank and 
James. He was a bright young man, esteemed and respected by all who 
knew him. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the Catholic 
church at Tisch Mills. Rev. Father Prohoska will perform the last 
sad rites.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 1, 1909  pg. 8
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Tisch Mills:
Once more we are reminded that the silent messenger of death has passed this 
way, stopping in its flight to summon Albert Zahorik, another friend and 
brother, to that mysterious country where during untold ages countless numbers 
have gone before and from whose shores no traveler returns. Mr. Zahorik was 20 
years of age and the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. John Zahorik. The deceased 
was a man of kindly disposition and affectionate nature, quiet and unassuming 
and was loved by all that had the benefit of his acquaintance. He was ever 
ready to aid those in trouble and affliction to the limit of his ability. His 
long career marked him as a man of well known honesty and integrity, he being 
a man of deeds rather than words, he believed in the fatherhood of God and the 
brotherhood of man. His devotion to his parents, brothers and sisters and his 
kindness to his friends will long linger as a fragrant memory in the hearts of 
those who knew him best. Though he is gone his record has been made and will 
remain with us as a lasting memento of a life well lived and a duty faithfully 
performed. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Prochaska were held at the St. 
Mary's Church on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The bereaved relatives have the 
sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
The Reporter, Sat., Apr. 10, 1909


WENZEL ZAHORIK

WENZEL ZAHORIK, 51, DIES AT HOSPITAL HERE 
Wenzel Zahorik, 51, town of Gibson farmer who underwent an operation 
at the hospital here a few days ago passed away Saturday night. Burial 
will take place on Tuesday morning at 9:30 from the home at Tisch Mills 
and at ten o�clock from the Catholic church. 
The deceased was born in Gibson in 1880 and was married 27 years ago to 
Emma Hallada who survives him with three daughters, Mrs. Henry Novy of 
this city, Marcella and Evelyn at home, and one son Frank. His aged 
mother, Mrs. Mary Zahorik of Two Rivers, a brother John of Franklin, 
Kewaunee county, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Flegel of Two Rivers, also 
survive. 
The deceased was a member of the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 2, 1931 


WILLIAM ZAHORIK

William Zahorik Sr., 80, a former Tisch Mills Resident, died late Thursday 
evening, August 16, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. The Rev. Roy Crain will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Zahorik was born October 28, 1903, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late John and Anna Sloup Zahorik. He married the former Anna Konop 
on October 28, 1924, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Stangelville. Mr. Zahorik 
farmed in Tisch Mills area until retiring. Mr. Zahorik was a member of St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills and the Holy Name Society. Mr. Zahorik was secretary 
for the church for many years and was active in many community affairs during 
his lifetime.
Survivors include his wife, Anna of the Manitowoc Health Care Center; two sons 
and daughters-in-law, Gilbert and Marilyn Zahorik of Menasha and Bill and Sylvia 
Zahorik of Mishicot; a daughter and a son-in-law, Janet and Fred Stueck of 
Mishicot; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by a daughter, a sister and a brother.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 3 p.m to 8 p.m. Sunday 
evening where a parish memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 17, 1984 P. 3


ANGELA T. ZAR

Mrs. Rudolph Zar, 66, of Tisch Mills, died Thursday morning in Northwestern 
Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Saturday in 
Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot and 10 am in St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. The Rev. Joseph Lutheran will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Mrs. Zar, nee Angela Biel was born May 17, 1912 in Czechoslovakia, daughter of 
the late Joseph and Agnes Biel. She was married to Rudolph Zar April 26, 1941 
in Dubuque, Iowa and lived in Milwaukee prior to moving to Tisch Mills in 1948. 
She was a member of Mishicot Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Angela Zar of Chicago and Kathleen 
Krueger of Saginaw, Mich.; two brothers, Joseph of Two Rivers and Alois of Two 
Creeks; a sister, Mrs. Roland (Frances) Hess of Two Rivers and four grandchildren.
Friends may call in Lambert Funeral Home 6 pm to 8 pm Friday, where a memorial 
service will be at 7 pm.
Herald Times Reporter, 1978


RUDOLPH E. ZAR

Rudolph Zar, 70, of Tisch Mills, died late Saturday evening in Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
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 and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Zar was born Nov. 9, 1908, in Michigan, son of the late John and Margaret Zar. 
He married Angela Biel April 26, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded him in death 
Dec. 28, 1978. He worked at A.O. Smith Company, Milwaukee, until 1968, when he 
moved to Tisch Mills. Mr. Zar was a member of REACT and Mishicot-Two Rivers Senior 
Citizens. He was also a member of Manitowoc Eagles Club, Knights of Columbus and 
Squeekers Sip club.
Survivors include two daughters, Angela Zar of Chicago and Mrs. Richard (Kathleen) 
Krueger of Saginaw, Mich.; three brothers, Frank of Ashland and Albert and Charles 
of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Spann of Milwaukee and Mrs. Emma Mathewitz 
of Ashland and four grandchildren.
There will be no Monday evening visitation. The casket will remain closed.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2, 1979 P. 3


ALVIN S. ZELLNER    (d. 1996)

Alvin S. Zellner, age 76, of County Trunk BB, Tisch Mills, died unexpectedly, 
Sunday, June 16, 1996, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 1996, at the 
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald B. Kempen 
will officiate with burial in the Parish Cemetery, Military Graveside rites 
will be accorded by the Mishicot VFW.
Alvin was born May 5, 1920, at rural Luxemburg, son of the late Charles and 
Anna Frix Zellner. He married Eleanor Ferron on September 25, 1941, at St. 
Odile Catholic Church, Thiry Daems. She preceded him in death July 31, 1990. 
Alvin was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army from 
1941 to 1945, doing duty in Africa and Europe. He worked as a mason for Hoffman 
Construction Co. and also farmed. He was a member of the Nativity of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary Parish and the Holy Name Society, a member of the Mishicot VFW Post 
#7753 and the Carlton American Legion Post #538, and a member of the Wisconsin 
Mason's Union. He did volunteer work for the town of Carlton SHARE Program.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Alvin H. and Cathy Zellner, 
Two Creeks, Bruce and Kathy Zellner, Kewaunee, Jerry and Holly Zellner, 
Oconomoc (sic), John and Mary Zellner, Maribel; three daughters and sons-in-law, 
Christine and Lyle Wilfert, Two Rivers, Mary Beth and Dan Tobias, Dayton, Ohio, 
Denise and Jeff Dorner, Luxemburg; 20 grandchildren, four brothers and sisters-
in-law, Richard and Rosella Zellner, Tisch Mills, Leonard and Dolores, New Franken, 
Cyril and Donna Zellner, Luxemburg, Russell and Dorothy Zellner, New Franken; four 
sisters and brothers-in-law, Elsie and August Haen, Mishicot, Alberteen and Ray 
Paye, Casco, Loretta and Bernard LeRoy, Luxemburg, Betty and Ray Vanden Plas, 
Green Bay; two sisters-in-law, Dora and Germaine Zellner, Luxemburg; a special 
friend, Joyce Sinkula. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Chad Zellner and 
two brothers, Elmer and Clarence Zellner.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and 
Thursday until we leave for the church at 10 a.m. A prayer service will be held 
at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, June 18, 1996 P. A2


CHAD ZELLNER

Chad Zellner, 11 months, son of Avin H. and Catherine Stangel Zellner, 
Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Sunday evening.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. with a Mass of the Angels at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Donald Van Stralen will officiate 
with burial in the church cemetery.
Chad was born Feb. 26, 1974, at Two Rivers. 
Survivors include his parents, a brother (private), and three sisters, 
(private); paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin S. Zellner, of 
Rt. 1, Kewaunee; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stangel 
of Two Rivers; and paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ferron, 
of Algoma, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wunsch of Luxemburg. 
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Wednesday. 
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, February 17, 1975 P.12


ELEANOR M. ZELLNER

Mrs. Alvin S. (Eleanor) Zellner, 67 of route 1, Denmark, died Tuesday, July 31, 
1990. She was born May 15, 1923 at Thiry Daems, Town of Red River, Kewaunee 
County, daughter of the late John and Hattie Frisque Ferron. She married Alvin S. 
Zellner on Sept. 25, 1941 at St. Odila Catholic Church, Thiry Daems.
Survivors include her husband, Alvin; four sons and daughters-in-law, Alvin H. 
and Cathy Zellner, Two Creeks, Bruce and Kathy Zellner, Kewaunee, Jerry and Holly 
Zellner, Milo, Maine, John and Mary Zellner, Maribel; three daughters and sons-in-
law, Christine and Lyle Welfert, Two Rivers, Mary Beth and Dan Tobias, Dayton, 
Ohio, Denise and Jeff Dorner, Luxemburg; a brother, Harold Ferron, Algoma; a 
sister, Mrs. Minerva Holschbach, Algoma and 18 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Chad. Funeral services were Friday at 
St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills with the Rev. Ralph Hermsen officiating. 
Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Denmark Press � Thursday, Aug. 9, 1990


ALBERT ZEMAN

Albert Zeman, age 81, a resident of the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, formerly 
a patient for many years at the Tomah VA Hospital, died Friday, March 2, 2001, at 
Aurora Medical Center.
Private Family Funeral Services were held at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers. Officiating at the service was Deacon Ken Coenen with burial at St. Mary�s 
Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills. Albert was born September 14, 1919, in Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Frank A. and Frances Shusta Zeman. He served with the United 
States Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945 in the Pacific Theatre.
Survivors include three sisters, Mary Shubesta, Manitowoc, Christine Nocker, Two 
Rivers, and Grace Boness, Two Rivers. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, 
cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Veronica Edlbeck; 
and four brothers-in-law.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 8, 2001  P. A6


ANTONIE (UHLERS) ZEMAN

Antonie (Toni) Uhlers Zeman, age 102, a long time resident of the Manitowoc 
Health Care Center, died Monday morning, December 1, 1997, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 1997, at Nativity 
of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald Kempen will officiate 
at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Toni was born May 19, 1895, in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of 
the late John and Mary Roubal Uhlers. Following the death of her first husband, 
Rudolph Meyer, she married Frank A. Zeman, in 1941. He preceded her in death in 
1969. Toni lived most of her life in Tisch Mills.
Survivors include one sister-in-law, Mrs. Louis Uhlers, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by four brothers 
and three sisters.
Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2, 1997 P. A2
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(b. 19 May 1895/d. 1 Dec. 1997/SSDI)


ANNA ZIMA

Mrs. Frank Zima, 56, a resident of Two Rivers for the last 14 years, 
died at the municipal hospital Saturday noon after a serious illness 
of one week. She had been ailing for some months previous. Funeral 
services will be held from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home 
at 8:30 Tuesday morning to be followed by services from St. Luke�s 
Catholic church at 9 o�clock. The Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo will 
officiate. The body will be taken for burial in St. Mary�s cemetery. 
Mrs. Zima, nee Anna Stangel, was born in the town of Mishicot on 
Aug. 10, 1882. On June 5, 1900, she was married to Frank Zima and the 
couple took up their residence on a farm in the town of Gibson. They 
lived on the farm until their retirement in 1924 when they moved to 
Two Rivers. 
Survivors are the widower, one son Louis, on the homestead in the town 
of Gibson, two daughters, Mrs. Matt Kvitek and Mrs. Frank Kvitek, both 
of Two Rivers; four grandchildren; one brother, George Stangel, Portland, 
Ore.; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Chalupsky and Mrs. Any Hesselbrink, 
both of Portland, Oregon.
The rosary will be said at the funeral home at 8 p.m. today. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 5, 1938


BLANCHE ZIMA

Mrs. Blanche Zima, 66, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died late 
Monday morning at Two Rivers Community Hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday 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.
Mrs. Zima, nee Blanche Valenta, was born Aug. 29, 1908, in the Town 
of Franklin, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Joseph J. Valenta 
and Theresa Zahorik Valenta. She was married to Edward J. Zima Sept. 28, 
1926, at St. Mary Church, Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death in 1961. 
Survivors include four daughters, (private); her mother, Mrs. Joseph 
Valenta, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Edward Duckart, of Manitowoc; and 
17 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where a 
memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 21, 1975


CHARLES ZIMA

Charles Zima, 73, lifelong county resident, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday 
at his home in the town of Gibson after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o�clock from the 
Konop funeral home in Tisch Mills and at 9:30 o�clock from the St. 
Mary�s Catholic church in Tisch Mills with the Rev. John Rous 
officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mr. Zima was born Nov. 8, 1869, in the town of Gibson and lived there 
all his life. He retired from farming about 12 years ago. He was married 
to Miss Mary Hinesh on Jan. 9, 1899.
Survivors are the widow; two sons, Joseph at home and Edward in the town 
of Gibson; one brother, Frank Zima of Two Rivers; and three grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 tonight to the time of 
the services. The rosary will be recited Friday at 8:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 14, 1943 


EDWARD ZIMA

Edward J. Zima, 56, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, Town of Gibson, died Tuesday 
night at his home. He had been in failing health for eight months. 
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday 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. Burial will 
be in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mr. Zima was born Jan. 27, 1905, in the Town of Gibson, son of the 
late Charles and Mary Hinesh Zima. He married the former Blanche 
Valenta at Manitowoc, Sept. 28, 1905 (sic), and operated a farm in 
the Town of Gibson until 1952. Until March of this year when stricken 
with illness, he was employed as a fireman at Eggers Plywood Co., Two 
Rivers. 
Besides his wife, he leaves four daughters, (private); a brother Joseph 
of Rt. 1, Mishicot; and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 4, 1961 


FRANK ZIMA

Frank Zima, 73, retired town of Gibson farmer, died last night at his home, 
1618 20th street, Two Rivers, following a sudden heart attack while at work 
in the plant of the Aluminum Goods company.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Lukes Catholic church, 
Two Rivers, with burial at Tisch Mills. The body may be viewed at the Klein 
and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Saturday, where the 
rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Zima was born on a farm in Gibson in 1873 and worked on his father�s farm. 
He married Miss Anna Stangel of Tisch Mills in 1901. 
Following their marriage the couple operated the home farm until 1924 when 
they moved to Two Rivers where Mr. Zima went to work for the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing company. Mrs. Zima died in 1938.
Mr. Zima formerly served on the board of the Holmes school in the town of 
Gibson and held various town offices.
Surviving are one son, Louis Zima of Mishicot; two daughters, Mrs. Matt Kvitek 
and Mrs. Frank Kvitek both of Two Rivers, and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1946  P. 2


JACOB ZIMA

GIBSON PIONEER DEAD AT AGE 90
Jacob Zima, one of the first settlers of the town of Gibson, was buried at Tisch 
Mills, following his death which was due to infirmaties of age. Mr. Zima had 
reached the advanced age of 90 years when death claimed him. He is survived by 
five of seven children of whom he was the father, two having preceded him in death. 
Mr. Zima's aged wife, four sons and one daughter survive and thirty grand children 
and twenty-eight great grand children also survive. The burial was held from St. 
Mary's church at Tisch Mills, the Rev. Simek officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 7, 1920 P. 4


JOSEPH ZIMA

Joseph Zima, 64, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, a carpenter in the Tisch Mills 
area most of his life, died Monday morning at home. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Donald Feller, pastor of St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, officiating. Burial will be in St. 
Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mr. Zima was born Jan. 8, 1900, in the town of Gibson, son of the 
late Charles and Mary Hinesh Zima. He never married. 
Surviving are four nieces and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Edward Zima of 
Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 29, 1964 


MARY ZIMA  (d. 1924)

Mrs. Jacob Zima, pioneer of the town of Gibson, who died at the home 
of her son, Frank, Sunday morning was buried at the local cemetery 
Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held from St. Mary's Catholic 
chuch (sic) at 10 o'clock the Rev. Father Shimek officiating. Mrs. Zima 
had been ailing for many months, her death being due to infirmities 
incident to old age. She was well past her eightieth year in age. Her 
husband preceded her in death about two years ago. Four sons and one 
daughter survive. They are Frank and Charles of the Town of Gibson; 
John of Milwaukee; Joseph and Mrs. Josephine Wilsman of Antigo.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 21, 1924 P.8


MARY ZIMA   (d. 1952)

Mrs. Charles Zima, 70, of Gibson, died Monday afternoon at a 
convalescent home at Peshtigo, Wis.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Specht
Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 9:30 at the St. Mary Catholic
Church Tisch Mills. The Rev. Joseph Kolisek will officiate and
burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Mary Hinech in Gibson in 1881 and in 1899 was
married to Mr. Zima. They located on a Gibson farm. Mr. Zima
died nine years ago.
Survivors are two sons, Edward on the home farm and Joseph of
Gibson; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Kovarik of Melnik, Mrs. Frank
Valenta of Bolt, Wis., and Mrs. Joseph Baloun of Kewaunee; four
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Wednesday 
where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 4, 1952  P.2