ST. CASIMIR CEMETERY OBITUARIES

IRENE K. MACEK

Mrs. Irene Macek, 52, died Tuesday evening at Roseland Community Hospital, 
Chicago, of injuries received when she was burned Nov. 25 at Chicago.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Newton, with the Rev. Adam Markunas officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery at Newton. 
She was born April 23, 1910, at Newton, daughter of the late Nicholas Kuffel 
and Mrs. Helen Rohde Kuffel. She was educated at Manitowoc and worked for a 
time in the office at Weyerhauser Paper Corp., Manitowoc. She was married to 
John Macek in 1937 at Newton. Her husband preceded her in death in 1957. She 
was a member of the Homemakers Club of Newton and the Rosary Society of her 
church.
Among survivors are a daughter (name omitted for privacy) of Chicago, her 
mother, Mrs. Helen Kuffel, of Newton and a sister, Mrs. Eugene Rytlewski, of 
Chicago.
Friends may call after noon Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. by the Rosary Society and 9 p.m. by the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 3, 1963  P. 9 
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Rule Newton Woman Died From Burns 
The death in Chicago Tuesday of a 52-year-old Newton woman, Mrs. Irene Macek, 
was ruled accidental by burns suffered in the apartment of her daughter last 
Nov. 25. 
The finding was announced today by Dr. Andrew J. Toman, Cook County Coroner, 
who said the routine inquest into the death—mandatory under Illinois law—was 
held by a member of his staff at a Chicago funeral home this morning.
Mrs. Macek suffered the burns when her clothing caught fire as she was standing 
near a gas heater in the southside residence of her daughter, (name omitted for 
privacy), a registered nurse, whom she had been visiting. 
Mrs. Macek had been confined to Roseland Community Hospital since the accident.
Following the inquest the body was released to the Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home 
at Manitowoc for return for last rites in that city.
Services Saturday
Services at the Manitowoc funeral home are set for 9:15 a.m. Saturday, followed 
by a 10 o’clock requiem Mass at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church at Newton. The Rev. 
Adam Markunas will be celebrant, with burial in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon Friday until the time of services. 
The Rosary will be recited there at 9 pm. Friday.
Mrs. Macek was born April 23, 1910, at Newton, a daughter of the late Nicholas 
Kuffel and Mrs. Helen Rohde Kuffel. 
She was educated in Manitowoc and employed at the Weyerhauser Paper Corp., there. 
She married John Macek at Newton in 1937 and the couple resided in Chicago until 
1955 when they returned to Newton. He preceded her in death in 1957.
Surviving, in addition to the daughter, Miss Bonnie, are her mother, with whom 
she lived, and a sister, Mrs. Eugene Rytlewscki, Chicago. 
Sheboygan Press, January 3, 1963  P. 10 


JOHN J. MACEK

John J. Macek, 44, an Inspector for the Manitowoc Engineering Co. living 
at Rt. 1, Newton, died Thursday night of a heart attack suffered while 
engaging in a fire drill with the Newton Volunteer Fire Department. He 
was taken to the nearby general store but was dead on arrival of a 
physician.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim, the Rev. 
Arthur Danks officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born on July 24, 1912, in Chicago, son of the late Charles and Mary 
Havlichek Macek …(illegible line)…when he was employed by the local firm. On 
May 29, 1937, he married the former Irene Kuffel of Northeim. He was a member 
of the Holy Name Society, the Newton Volunteer Fire Department, and of 
Mchinists Local 516.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter (name omitted for privacy) at home; 
and three sisters, Mrs. Harold Cromwell of Chicago, Mrs. Rudolph Kusyn?? of 
Newago, Mich., and Mrs. Louis Kusyn of Lamont, Ill.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 17, 1957  P. 13


CONSTANCE MALICKI

Mrs. Constantine (sic) Malicki, 70, former Newton resident, died at her 
home in Chicago this week. 
The body arrived here this afternoon and was taken to the Leschke funeral 
home, where it may be viewed. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. 
Monday at the funeral home and at 9:30 at the St. Casimir Catholic church, 
Newton. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Born Constantine Sievert in Newton, she was married to Valentine Malicki 
and they located in Chicago. Her husband died in May, 1944. 
Survivors are six children, Sophia, Helen Barton and Ann Rees, Sgt. Charles, 
Leona Mitchell, Tech. Sgt. Edward and Esther Boerman (sic-7 names listed, 
not 6);  sister, Mrs. Edward Rhode of Newton; and five grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 23, 1946  P. 2


VALENTINE MALICKI

Valentine Malicki, 83, of Chicago, who spends his summers at Newton, was found 
dead in bed at the home of his nephew, Casimir Leschke, who also lived at the 
home. He had come to Newton 10 days ago. Funeral services will be held Saturday 
at 9:30 am from the Leschke funeral Home. Burial will be St. Casimir's Cemetery 
at Nordheim.
Mr. Malicki was born in Germany in 1861 and came to Chicago in 1894. He married 
Miss Constance Siewert 50 years ago. He engaged in the tailoring business in 
Chicago for many years but has been living a retired life.
He is survived by his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Helen Barton of Oshkosh, Mrs. 
Ann Rees of Hinsdale, Ill., Mrs. Leona Mitchell, Misses Esther and Sophia, of 
Chicago; two sons, Sergeant Charles Malicki of Lowry Field, Denver, Colo. and 
Pfc. Edward Malicki at Camp Ellis, Ill. The body may be viewed at the funeral 
home until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., June 8, 1944


ANNA MASIAK

ANNA MASIAK DIES WHILE UNDERGOING OPERATION
Mrs. Anna Masiak died at the Holy Family Hospital this morning while 
undergoing an operation on the throat. She was 31 years of age and 
leaves four orphaned children, her husband having died five years ago 
while they were residents of Chicago. Her remains will be taken to 
Nordheim where the funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from 
St. Casimir’s church. Besides the children, two brothers, two sisters 
and her parents survive her.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 17, 1919 Page 4


HARRY T. MASIAK

Harry T. "Firpol" Masiak, age 82, of 4702 County Trunk F., Newton, Wis., died 
Saturday morning, November 27, 1993, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 7 p.m. this Monday, November 29, at St. Casimir's Catholic 
Church, Northeim. Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev's 
Michael Flanary and Lee Kahrs, with burial in St. Casimir's Church Cemetery.
He was born July 12, 1911, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late John and Ann Kania 
Masiak. Orphaned at the age of seven, Harry was raised by the Joe Pekarski family 
of Northeim. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and also attended engineering 
school in Chicago, Ill. He served as a medic under General Patton during World War II 
in the United States Army. He married the former Marie Kutz on November 28, 1948. 
Harry was a welder and a farmer. He loved nature and animals and was recognized in 
his younger years as an avid and accomplished boxer and baseball player. For his 
prowess in boxing he was nicknamed, "Firpol." He was a member of the Thrashers Club, 
the Cleveland VFW Post No. 8974, the Disabled American Veterans, and the Manitowoc 
County Humane Society.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Masiak; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cory Masiak 
and Edward Sternberg, Wauwatosa, Darleen Masiak and Michael Stephens, Fairbanks, 
Alaska; four sisters-in-law and their husbands, Stella and Lester Kestell, Manitowoc, 
Viola and Merlin Gutschow, Plymouth, Rosemary and Paul Gospodarek, Pine City, Minn., 
Betty Lou Wagner, Cedar Grove, Wis.; a nephew, Ted Masiak. He was also preceded in 
death by two brothers and one sister.
Friends may call at St. Casimir's Catholic Church from 5 p.m. this Monday, until the 
time of services. Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Post No. 8974 at 6:45 p.m
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Animal Education Association or the 
charity of the donor's choice. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 1993 P. A2


MARIE MASIAK

Marie Rose Kutz Masiak, age 95, formeerly of Newton, died on April 26, 2011, 
at the Elizabeth Residence in Bayside, where she resided since Sept. 2009.
Marie was born in the town of Meeme on Oct. 21, 1915, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Theresa (Salm) Kutz. She had five sisters and one brother, all of 
whom preceded her in death.
Marie enlisted in the Women's Army Corps in December 1942. She was stationed 
in London and Paris during the war, where she worked in a postal exchange and 
drove jeeps for Allied military personnel, including Air Chief Marshal Arthur 
Tedder. She received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in London, and was 
honorably discharged in 1945. 
Marie married Harry Thomas Masiak in Novembwer 1948, and couple purchased a 
farm in Newton. Her husband preceded her in death in 1993. The farm was Marie's 
residence until a few years before her death. For many years, she co-owned and 
operated Katherine-K, a women's clothing store. She operated the store in 
Sheboygan until her retirement in 1982. Marie was also active in St. Casimir's 
Catholic Church in Northeim, contributing floral arrangements and centerpieces 
to church events throughout the years. Marie was especially known for her green 
thumb and for the joy she derived from her flower gardens and the orchids in 
her greenhouse. Flowers thrived under her care, as did her cats and the many 
species of birds that she attracted to her birdfeeders.
For all she did, Marie was known for the smile on her face and for being a good 
friend who was always willing to listen. Her beautiful smile will be missed. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) Nieces, nephews, other relatives also survive.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at St. 
Francis of Assisi Church-Marshall, South 21st and Marshall streets, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial 
will take place at St. Casimir Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the 
church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Online 
condolences maybe sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com 
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society 
or the Manitowoc Public Library.
Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 2011


JOSEF MATYSIK

Joseph Mathushick
birth: 31 October 1898 Chicago, Ill.
death: 2 August 1899 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Newton
residence: 1899 Newton, Man. Co.
father: Joseph Mathushick
mother: Julia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(NOTE: Despite the b. date difference, this appears to be the
person in the death record.)


FLORIAN MELLA

Florian A. Mella, age 88, formerly of 1122 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening, December 1, 1996, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 1996, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Beaudry with 
burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He was born May 17, 1908, in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County, son of the 
late Joseph and Martzianna Bialkowski Mella. Florian attended Manitowoc County 
schools and was a 1926 graduate of the former Business College. On October 25, 
1941, he married the former Mary C. Dondlinger at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Florian was a lifetime resident of Manitowoc County and was a farmer 
his entire life. He was a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Mella; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary 
Lou and James Pfeifer, Suzanne and Joseph Zboralski, Manitowoc, Ellen and Genial 
Mathu, Luxemburg; four sons and daugthers-in-law, Florian F. and Lynda Mell, 
Sobieski, Michael and Dana Mella, Denver, James Mella, Milwaukee, Timothy and 
Carolyn Mella, Sobieski, Patti Mella, Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren, Jacqueline, 
Steve (Marcy), Macie (Arik), Joe (Deb), Danny (Jess), Kelly, Laura, Katie, Joey, 
Michael, Adam, Meghan, Andrew, Matt, Jenny; other relatives and friends also 
survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Frank.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday 
where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. by Rev. Dave Beaudry.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Home or St. Casimir Catholic Church.
Herald Times Reporter, December 3, 1996 P. A2


FRANCIS MELLA

Francis Mella, 69, of Newton, died Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family 
hospital. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Casimer’s Catholic 
church, Newton, with burial in the church cemetery.
He was born in Newton in 1878 and was employed in Sheboygan and Two Rivers 
before purchasing a farm in Newton 40 years ago. His wife, the former Mathilda 
Ziarnik, died three years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name society.
He is survived by a son, Leonard on the home farm; seven daughters, Mrs. 
Stanley Tadych, Mrs. Fred Bast, Cecelia, Agnes and Phyllis, all of this city; 
Mrs. Wilbert Mallmann of Evanston, and Rita of Newton; two brothers Joseph of 
Newton and Laudie of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. Andrew Daron and Mrs. 
Stephen Zandela of this city and Mrs. Joseph Zik of Two Creeks; and seven 
grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the Mella home in Newton Tuesday afternoon from 
the Leschke funeral home where it may be viewed. The rosary will be recited 
at 8 o’clock Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 15, 1947  P. 2


FRANK MELLA    (d. 1888)

Order to hear Petition for Administration.
First publication November 11th 1886.
State of Wisconsin,
In Probate-Manitowoc County Court.
In the matter of the Estate of Franz Mela (sic), deceased. 
On reading and filing the petition of Veronika Mela, of the Town of Newton in 
said County and State, representing among other things that Franz Mela, late of 
Manitowoc County, on the 20th day of August, A.D., 1886, at said Town in said 
County, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State, 
and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that 
administration of said estate be to Veronika Mela granted, it is ordered that 
said petition be heard before this Court, on Tuesday, the 7th day of December, 
A.D. 1886, 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 Nord-Westen, a weekly newspaper published in the 
City of Manitowoc in said County.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 10th day of November, A.D., 1886.
Carl H. Schmiet (sic), County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, November 18, 1886 P. 5
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(Note: Stone transcription is d. 1888. It may be misread.)
(Note: Checked 1880 Newton census and this family may be listed as Miller)


FRANK V. MELLA    (d. 1984)

Frank V. Mella, 74, of 6609 Northeim Road, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, August 7, 
at his residence.
Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Charles Macco and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Mella was born October 17, 1909, in the Town of Newton, son of the late 
Joseph and Marcella Bialkowski Mella. Mr. Mella owned and operated the Homestead 
Farm in the Town of Newton all his life and prior to retirement was also employed 
at Farmco Mill at Newton.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Florian A. and Mary Mella of 
Kellnersville; and several nieces and nephews, Mary Lou and James Pfeifer and 
Susan and Joseph Zboralski of Manitowoc, Ellen and Genial Mathu of Luxemburg, 
Florian F. and Lynda Mella of Sobieski, Wisconsin, Michael and Patricia Mella 
of Moline, Illinois, James Mella of Milwaukee and Timothy and Carolyn Mella of 
Argonne, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 
where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Father Macco.
Herald Times Reporter, August 8, 1984 P. 3


JOSEPH MELLA

Funeral services for Joseph Mella, 81, retired Newton farmer, who died 
Friday morning at the home following a lingering illness were held at 
9 a.m. Tuesday at the Leschke Funeral home, Manitowoc and at 9:30 a.m. 
at St. Casmir (sic) Catholic Church, Newton.
The Rev. L. L. Lisowski, was celebrant at the solemn requiem high mass 
and assisting priests were the Rev. Anthony L. Betley, former pastor of 
St. Casimirs, now of Suamico, deacon and the Rev. Edward Nowadowski, 
Manitowoc, sub-deacon. 
Burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery.
Mr. Mella was born in Newton April 10, 1871, and married Marcella Bialkowski 
of Newton, April 10, 1907.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Florian and Frank of Newton; brother, 
Wlady, of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. Andrew Daron and Mrs. Stephen Zandala 
of Manitowoc; and Mrs. Joseph Zik of Two Creeks; and four grandchildren..
Pallbearers were six nephews, Erwin Keilbasa, Milwaukee; Rephael Zik, Harry 
Zik and Florian Zik, Edward Daron and Leonard Mella.
Sheboygan Press, February 18, 1953  P. 10 


LAUDIE MELLA

Laudie Mella, 84, of R. 3, Sheboygan, died Sunday at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. Jacob Glomski. 
He was born March 21, 1877 in Newton, a son of the late Walter and Mary 
Mella. He attended the Newton District School and was married in 1906 
to Bridget Peaschek. She died in 1918. 
He was employed by the Garton Toy Co. after coming to Sheboygan in 1946 
from Newton where he had operated a tavern for many years.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Jacob (Florence) Glomski; and two sisters, 
Mrs. Steve Schundolla of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph Zick of Two Creeks, Wis.
He also was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. 
Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Claver Catholic 
Church following brief rites at Ramm’s Funeral Home at  9 a.m. The Rev. 
Robert M. Hoeller, pastor, will be celebrant of the requiem Mass and burial 
will be in the family lot in St. Casimir’s Cemetery in Newton.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday. Parishioners 
will hold a vigil at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Sheboygan Press, July 17, 1961  P. 10 


LEONARD MELLA

Leonard F. Mella, 60, of 1234 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died late Sunday evening, 
October 10, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Macco 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Mella was born March 29, 1922, in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Frances and Mathilda Ziarnik Mella.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Katherine Mella of 
Manitowoc, and Gary and Theresa Mella of Los Angeles, Calif.; a daughter and 
son-in-law, Monica and Charles Schmidt of Brillion; seven sisters, Mrs. Stanley 
(Rose) Tadych, Mrs. Martha Mallman. Mrs. Fred (Gertrude) Bast, Miss Cecelia Mella 
and Mrs. Frank (Agnes) Greskowiak of Manitowoc, Mrs. Jerome (Phyllis) Wojta of 
Two Creeks and Mrs. Norbert (Rita) Pritzl of Cato and two grandchildren, Wendy 
and Koren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. A prayer 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 11, 1982 P. 3


MARCELLA MELLA

Mrs. Joseph Mella, 68 of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at the farm 
home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home ,Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The 
Rev. L. Lisowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Mella, the former Marcella Balkowski, was born Jan. 17, 1887, in Poland, 
and came to the United States when 21. She was married July 17, 1907, to Mr. 
Mella who died two years ago. Mrs. Mella was a member of the Rosary Society 
of the parish.
She is survived by two sons, Florian and Frank of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; a brother, 
Theodore Balkowski of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Andrew Kielbasa of Milwaukee 
and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday by the Rosary Society and at 8 p.m. Wednesday by the 
parish. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 12, 1955  P. 12


MARY MELLA

Mary C. (Dondlinger) Mella, age 99, a Manitowoc resident, died on Thursday, 
September 10, 2015 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Mary was born on August 6, 1916 in Iona, MN, daughter of the late Nickolas and 
Anna (Schoo) Dondlinger. She attended grade school in Valders and graduated from 
high school in Milwaukee. On October 25, 1941 she married Florian A. Mella at 
St. Casimir Catholic Church in Northeim. He preceded her in death on December 2, 
1996. Mary and Florian owned and operated various farms in the Newton area for 
many years until their retirement. Her passion in retirement was painting. Mary 
created over 800 paintings of birds, flowers and landscapes in her career.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: Mary Lou and James Pfeifer, 
Manitowoc, Suzanne and Joseph Zboralski, Manitowoc, Ellen and Genial Mathu, 
Luxemburg; four sons and three daughters-in-law: Florian F. and Lynda Mella, 
Sobieski, Michael and Dana Mella, Norfork, VA, James Mella, Milwaukee, Timothy 
and Carolyn Mella, Green Bay; 15 grandchildren: Jackie Pfeifer-Peterman and Mark 
Peterman, Steve and Marcy Pfeifer, Marcie Pfeifer-Soderbloom and Aric Soderbloom, 
Laura and Shane Sawall, Katie Zboralski and Bryan Kuhn, Joseph Mathu, Michael 
Mathu, Joe and Deb Mella, Dan and Jess Mella, Kelly Mella, Adam Mella, Meghan 
Mella and Greg Feiden, Andrew Mella, Matt Mella and Jenny Mella; 13 great 
grandchildren: Lexie, Justin, Annie, Thomas, Luke, Ethan, Emmett, Lena, Mack, 
Gabi, Kellan, Edi and Desmond; and an expectant 14th great grandchild in January; 
one sister: Jean Krentz, Norwalk, OH; one brother: Leo Dondlinger, Mosinee, WI; 
two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Dondlinger, Manitowoc, Rosella Dondlinger, Minneapolis, 
MN; special friends: Patti and Joel Trick, Maribel, special cousins: Francois and 
Michele Thill, Luxembourg, Europe. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. She was also preceded in death by two sisters: Therese (Eugene) 
Taylor and Katherine (Al) Knutson and her second husband: Herman Riesterer; four 
brothers: Frank Dondlinger, Bill (Carole) Dondlinger, Norb (Theown) Dondlinger, 
John Dondlinger; and a brother-in-law: Frank V. Mella.
Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Service 
will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, 928 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be 
the Rev. David Beaudry with burial of her cremated remains at St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Northeim, following the service.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015 until 10:45 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the Macular Degeneration Foundation (P.O. Box 531313 
Henderson, NV 89053) or the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (P.O. Box 515 
Northampton MA 01061-0515).
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the staff's of Laurel Grove, Shady Lane and Holy Family 
Hospice for their compassionate and loving care.
Green Bay Press-Gazette, Sept. 16, 2015


MATHILDA MELLA

Mrs. Frank Mella, 62, lifelong resident of city and county, died Monday 
evening at the Newton farm home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Casimer’s 
Catholic church in Newton. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Mella, nee Mathilda Zarnik, was born in this city in 1882 and was 
married to Frank Mella in 1907. They took up their residence at the 
Newton farm.
Survivors are the husband; seven daughters, Mrs. Stanley Tadych, Mrs. 
Fred Bast, Cecelia and Agnes of this city; Rita at home, Mrs. Wilbert 
Mallman and Phyllis of Evanston, Ill.; son, Leonard, on the home farm; 
three brothers, Ignatz and Casmir of this city, Walter of Two Rivers; 
two sisters, Mrs. Frank Matczynski and Mrs. Agnes Musual, both of this 
city; and eight grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the Mella home Wednesday from the Leschke 
funeral home. Mrs. Mella was a member of the Rosary society of the St. 
Casimir’s congregation, whose members will recite the rosary at the home 
at 8 o’clock Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 28, 1944  P. 2


VERONICA MELLA

MRS. MELLA, 85, GETS SUMMONS 
Resident of County 65 Years Dies At Newton Home 
Mrs. Frank Mella, 85, Route 3, Newton, passed away this morning at her 
home. Death was attributed to infirmities of old age. Funeral services 
will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 from the St. Casimir Catholic 
church of Newton. Burial will be made in the St. Casimir cemetery.
The deceased, nee Stephemak, was born in Poland in November, 1848. She 
came to this country and settled in Manitowoc county at the age of 20. 
She has resided at her present home for the past 46 years. Her husband 
preceded her in death. She was a member of the Rosary society.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Andrew Daron of Newton, Mrs. Steve 
Zendala of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph Zych of Two Creeks; three sons, 
Joseph of Newton, Wlady of Sheboygan and Frank of Newton; a brother, 
Walter Stephemak of Two Rivers; and 29 grandchildren and 5 great-grand-
children.
The body will be removed to the home Tuesday afternoon from the Leschke 
funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 23, 1934  P. 2
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Mother of Local Man Passes Away In Town of Newton 
Mrs. Frank Mella, 85 years old, mother of Larry Mella of Sheboygan, passed 
away late Sunday afternoon at the family homestead in the town of Newton, 
Manitowoc county. Funeral services will be held at the home next Thursday.
Besides the son here, the survivors are two more sons, Joe and Frank of 
Newton; three daughters, Mrs. Andrew Daron of Newton, Mrs. Steve Zendela 
of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Joseph Zych of Two Creeks; 29 grandchildren, and 
five great-grandchildren.
Sheboygan Press, April 24, 1934   P. 8 


AGNES C. MROTEK

Agnes Mrotek, age 88, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 
10802 Lakeshore Road, Cleveland, died Monday evening, May 23, 2005, at St. 
Mary's Home, Manitowoc. 
She was born March 31, 1917, in Cleveland, daughter of the late Steven and 
Frances Tomchek Mrotek. Agnes was employed at Heresite Protective Coatings 
and later at Mirro Aluminum Company for many years, retiring in 1979. She was 
a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community. 
Survivors include a brother: Alvin Mrotek; and a sister-in-law: Betty Scheinoha, 
Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She 
was also preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary's Home Chapel, Manitowoc, 
from 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, until the time of service at 6:30 p.m. 
Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, at St. Mary's 
Home Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. David Beaudry with burial at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's choice. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to thank the staff of St. MaryÆs Home for all the loving 
care they provided.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2005


ALEX F. MROTEK

Funeral services for Alex F. Mrotek, 74, of 123 Marshall St., Pewaukee, former 
Town of Newton resident, who died Thursday at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis., 
will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. 
at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery with graveside military rites conducted 
by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post 88.
Mr. Mrotek was born June 21, 1895, in Town of Newton, son of the late John and 
Anna Tomchek Mrotek. He married Olive Charter Oct. 21, 1944, at St. Casimir Church, 
Northeim. He farmed in Town of Newton until 13 years ago when they moved to Pewaukee. 
Mr. Mortek served in Army ordnance during World War I.
Survivors include his wife; a brother, Gordon, of Great Lakes, Ill.; and four sisters, 
Mrs. John Pracke of Manitowoc, Mrs. John Dropke of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Charles 
Carlsen of San Bernardino, Calif., and Mrs. Clarence Fox of Chicago. Four brothers 
and three sisters prededed him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday, where a Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the cancer fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 16, 1970


ALOYSIUS MROTEK

Aloysius Mrotek, 59, of 2002 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening at an Oshkosh hospital where he had been a patient three months.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Leschke-Bergner 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The 
Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir 
Cemetery, Newton.
Mr. Mrotek was born Feb. 4, 1897, in the Town of Centerville and was 
employed 32 years at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until he became 
ill two years ago. He married the former Anna Pokorski on Aug. 2, 1922. 
He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Holy Name Society 
of St. Mary Church.
Surviving are his wife; mother, Mrs. Frances Mrotek of Centerville; a 
daughter; (private); four brothers, John of Newton and Frank, Edward 
and Alvin of Centerville; five sisters, Miss Emily, Miss Regina and Miss 
Agnes of Centerville, Mrs. Clara Yost of Hika and Mrs. John Glomski of 
Newton; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Tuesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 27, 1956  P. 15


ALVIN C. MROTEK

Alvin C. Mrotek, age 93, a resident of St. Mary's at Felician Village, Manitowoc, 
died on Monday evening, Nov. 24, 2008, at St. Mary's. 
He was born on March 1, 1915, in the town of Centerville, son of the late Steven 
and Frances (Tomchek) Mrotek. Alvin owned and operated a dairy farm in the town 
of Centerville. He also owned a sand and gravel pit which is still being used 
today. Alvin enjoyed playing and watching many sports, especially baseball and 
hunting. He also enjoyed playing sheepshead with his friends at Sacred Heart Court 
and at the home. He was a former member of St. Casimir Catholic Church, and a 
current member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. 
Survivors include a sister-in-law: Betty Scheinoha, Manitowoc. Also surviving are 
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 
four brothers and six sisters. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial at St. Casimir Church Cemetery. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, from 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, until the time of 
service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Alvin's name to 
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staffs at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Sacred Heart Court and St. Mary's at Felician Village for their 
compassionate care and support given to Alvin and his family.
Herald Times Reporter, November 26, 2008


ANNA MROTEK   (d. 1940)

Mrs. John Mrotek, 76, a resident of the town of Newton, died Sunday 
morning at 8 o'clock after an illness of only three days.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete but it is expected that services 
will be held Wednesday at St. Casimir's church. The body is at the 
Leschke funeral home and may be viewed there this evening and until 
the funeral.
Mrs. Morotek, nee Anna Tomchek, was born in Newton April 26, 1864. 
She was married to Mr. Mrotek in 1881. He died Jan. 19 of this year.
The survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Patrick Kalas, Mrs. William 
Stetcher, Mrs. Clarence Fox and Miss Anna Mrotek of Chicago, Mrs. 
John Dropik of St. Paul and Mrs. John Pracki of Manitowoc; five sons, 
Peter of Manitowoc, John of St. Paul, Paul of Minneapolis, Alex of 
Chicago and Gordon at home; two brothers, Walter Tomchek of Newton 
and Albert Tomchek of Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs. John Rohde of 
Manitowoc; 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Pracki, who were attending high mass at St. Boniface 
Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, were called out of church and told of 
the death of Mrs. Pracki's mother.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 18, 1940 P.4


ANNA MROTEK BURISH    (d. 1993)

Anna Burish, age 89, of 2016 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, 
September 17, 1993, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 20, 1993, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial 
at St. Casimir Church, Cemetery, Northeim.
She was born May 15, 1904, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Matthew and Mary 
Sypneski Pokorski. She married Aloysius Mrotek August 2, 1922, at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. He preceded her in death February 26, 1956. She then 
married Wenzel Burish, May 30, 1959, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death September 23, 1981. Mrs. Burish was a member of the 
Rosary and Altar Society of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Norbert Schneider, Osman; 
two step-sons and their spouses, James and Joretta Burish, Manitowoc, Ronald and 
Mary Jane Burish, Conover, Wis.; four grandchildren, Kenneth Schneider, Louis 
Bozych, Lee Schneider, Mark Schneider; great grandchildren; step-grandchildren; 
step-great grandchildren; nieces; nephews, other relatives and friends survive. 
She was also preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-9 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 
1993. The Rosary will be said at 5 p.m. by the Rosary and Altar Society and a 
prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Roman.
Herald Times Reporter, September 17, 1993 P. A2



EDWARD MROTEK

Edward L.Mrotek, 63, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Friday at home following a 
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 
Cleveland, and 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Newton. The Rev. 
Charles Mocco will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Mrotek was born June 27, 1913, in the Town of Centerville, son of the 
late Steven and Frances Tomcheck Mrotek. He married Bernadette Willmas 
Oct. 26, 1946, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, residing in the 
Town of Centerville. Prior to his retirement two years ago he was employed 
at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, as a guard for 14 years. He was a member 
of St. Casimir Church.
Survivors include his wife, four sons (private), three daughters (private), 
two brothers, Alvin, of Cleveland and John, of Manitowoc; three sisters,
Miss Emily Mrotek, of Cleveland and Miss Agnes Mrotek, of Cleveland and
Mrs. Celia Glomski, of Newton and 10 grandchildren. Two brothers and 
three sisters preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday, where 
the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, August 14, 1976  P. 10 


EMILY R. MROTEK

Miss Emily R. Mrotek, 87, of 10802 Lakeshore Rd., Cleveland, Wis., died 
Thursday, July 31, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 9:45 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 
10:30 am at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles W. Mocco 
will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in St. 
Casimir Church Cemetery. 
Miss Mrotek was born Sept. 1, 1898 in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late Steven and Frances Tomchek Mrotek. Survivors 
include a brother, Alvin Mrotek of Cleveland; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Mrotek 
of Cleveland a Mrs. Celia Glomski of Newton; nieces and nephews. She was 
preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 9 pm this Friday, 
where a prayer service will be at 8 pm by Father Charles W. Mocco.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 1, 1986 page 17


FRANCES MROTEK

Mrs. Francis (sic) Mrotek, 79, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Thursday 
afternoon at her home in the Town of Centerville following a lingering 
illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. Arthur Danks will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
The former Frances Tomchek was born in the Town of Centerville, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Tomchek, March 19, 1877. She was 
married to Stephen Mrotek Feb. 9, 1895. He died July 18, 1943, and a 
daughter, Helen, and a son, Alex, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Mrotek 
was a member of the Rosary Society of the church.
Surviving her are five daughters, Miss Emily, Miss Regina and Miss Agnes 
at home, Mrs. Clara Jost of Hika and Mrs. John Glomski of Newton; four sons, 
Frank and Alvin at home, John of Newton and Edward of Cleveland; two sisters, 
Mrs. Catherine Kortas and Mrs. John Sitkiwicz of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren 
and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 pm. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 3 p.m. by the Rosary Society and at _:30 p.m. by Father Danks. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 2, 1956  P. 15


FRANK MROTEK   (d. 1956)

Pedestrian Is Struck On Highway, Killed
Was Walking Near Northeim at 8 in Evening. 
Frank Mrotek is County’s Second Fatality of Day 
MANITOWOC—Death claimed a victim on a Manitowoc County highway for the 
second time within 24 hours when Frank Mrotek, 54, of Rt. 1., Ceveland, 
was struck and killed by an automobile while walking along the Lakeshore 
Road near his home Monday night.
(traffic stats in next paragraph not transcribed)
Mrotek was walking on the east side of the highway at a point about 1-1/2 
miles south of Northeim when the accident occurred at 8 a.m. The driver, 
(private), of Hika, told county traffic police she did not see Mrotek until 
he was struck by her northbound car. She said he was walking approximately 
three feet from the east edge of the highway and that his dark clothing 
made it difficult to see him. She was unable to state in which direction 
he was walking.
On Way to Neighbor’s 
(private) told officers she applied the brakes immediately after striking 
the man, whose body was found in the east ditch about 50 to 60 feet north-
east of the point of impact. Death was attributed to a skull fracture 
although Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said the victim also suffered a broken 
right leg and right shoulder. 
Dr. Teirgen said Mrotek was on his way to the home of a neighbor to tell him 
of a deer which his brother, Ed, had shot earlier in the day. (private)was 
headed for Northeim where she intended to visit friends. She was alone and 
estimated her speed at the time of the accident at between 40-45 miles per 
hour, according to police. 
Dr. Teitgen said that an inquest will be held into the accident.
The right front section of the _______ was damaged when it struck Mrotek. 
Funeral Thursday. 
Mrotek, who never married, was born May 15, 1902, in the Town of Centerville, 
son of the late Stephen and Frances Tomchek Mrotek. His mother died Nov. 1. 
He resided with the family on the farm where he was engaged in farming.
Surviving him are three brothers, John of Newton, Edward of Centerville and 
Alvin on the home farm; and five sisters, Mrs. John Glomski of Newton, Mrs. 
Clara Jost of Hika and the Misses Emily, Regina and Agnes at home. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
home and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. 
Arthur ____ will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at __ p.m. Wednesday  (some underinking). 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1956  P. 1


JOHN MROTEK

John Mrotek, 83, died Friday morning at the farm home in the town of Newton 
and funeral services were held Monday morning at St. Casmir’s church in Newton. 
Survivors are the widow, six daughters, five sons, three brothers, three sisters, 
20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, January 26, 1940  P. 5


JULIA C. MROTEK

Miss Julia Mrotek Is Pneumonia Victim 
Miss Julia Mrotek, 40, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mrotek, town of 
Newton, died Wednesday at Chicago of bronchial pneumonia. The body has 
been brought to Newton and funeral services will be held Saturday at 
10 a.m. from St. Casimir’s Catholic Church. 
The deceased had been a resident of Chicago for a number of years.
Survivors are her parents, six sisters, Mrs. Kallas, Mrs. St____, Mrs. 
Fox and Anna, all of Chicago; Mrs. Dropik, St. Paul and Mrs. John Praeke, 
city; five brothers, Peter, city, Paul, Minneapolis, Minn., J___, St. 
Paul, Gordon, Chicago and A____ at Newton.
The body may be viewed at the Mrotek home until the hour of the funeral.
(right side of column ink-smeared). 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1934  P. 13


PAUL MROTEK (MORTICK)

Funeral services for Paul Mrotek, 75, of Minneapolis, who died Friday, were at 
9 a.m. Monday at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Minneapolis, the Rev. F. T. Hussle 
officiating. Burial was at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery, 
Newton, the Rev. Robert Berg officiating. 
Pallbearers were Alvin, Gordon and Daniel Mrotek, Zeno Tomchek, Gardy Weber and 
John Dropik.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 21, 1964  P. 1
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Card of Thanks - We deeply appreciate and shall long remember the kindness and 
sympathy shown us by friends, relatives and neighbors in the sad loss of our 
dearly beloved brother and uncle, Mr. Paul Mrotek. We especially wish to thank 
the Rev. F.T. Hussler, the Rev. Robert Berg, the pallbearers, the donors of 
flowers, spiritual bouquets, the American Legion Guild and the Guy Drews Post 88. 
Also the ladies who helped serve the meal and any others who assisted us in any 
way all contributing to a lightening of our burden of sorrow.
Family of Paul Mrotek
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 23, 1964 page 13


REGINA A. MROTEK

Miss Regina A. Mrotek, 65, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Wednesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The 
Rev. Casimir Tomczyk will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Miss Mrotek was born July 12, 1903, in Town of Centerville, daughter of 
the late Stephan and Frances Tomczyk Mrotek. A lifelong Manitowoc County 
resident, she had been employed many years at Mirro Aluminum Co., 
Manitowoc.
Surviving are her four sisters, Miss Emily Mrotek, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, 
Mrs. Clara Yost, of Cleveland, Mrs. Celia Glomski of Newton and Miss 
Agnes Mrotek, of Centerville; three brothers, John, of Manitowoc and 
Edward and Alvin, of Centerville and nieces and nephews. A sister and 
two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 29, 1969  P. 22


STEPHEN MROTEK

Stephen J. Mrotek, 74, retired farmer and lifelong county resident, died 
Sunday morning at the farm home on route 1, Cleveland. He had been an 
invalid for more than four years.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Casimir’s 
Catholic church in Newton, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Interment 
will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Mrotek was born on the Centerville farm where he spent his entire life, 
in 1868(sic) and in 1895 he married Miss Frances Tomchek.
Survivors are the widow; five sons, Frank, Edward and Alois, on the home 
farm, Alex of Newton, John of Nordheim; six daughters, Emily and Regina on 
the home farm, Agnes, of Newton, Mrs. Peter Siewert of Cleveland, Mrs. 
Clarence Jost of Hika, Mrs. John Glomski, of route 1, Cleveland; two brothers, 
Wlady, of Ashland, Lawrence, of this city, two sisters, Mrs. Walter Tomchek 
of Newton, Mrs. Agnes Payne, of Chicago.
The body was moved to the Mrotek home this afternoon from the Leschke funeral 
home and may be viewed there until the hour of the services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 19, 1943  P. 2


BARTHEL MUCHOWSKE

OLD SETTLER OF NEWTON IS DEAD, AGED 78
Bartel Muchowski (sic) Who Came Here in Youth, is Called
Bartel Muchowski, a pioneer settler of Newton, died at his home 
there Tuesday at the advanced age of 78 years. Mr. Muchowski, 
who was native of Germany, came here in youth and was one of the 
pioneers who settled the county. He had been failing for some 
time.
Four sons - Frank, Joseph, John and Math - and six daughters - 
Anna, Agnes, Mathilda, Marie, Rose and Julia - survive.
The funeral will be held fraon St. Cacimir's (sic) church at 
Newton, Friday at 9 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1916 P.7
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Mr. and Mrs. Ratychzk, of Kewaunee, who were here to attend 
the funeral of the late B. Muchowski, have returned to their 
home. The funeral held at Newton of which Mr. Muchowski was 
a pioneer resident, was largely attended, despite bad weather.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1916 P.2


MARY MUCHOWSKE

PIONEER OF NEWTON DIES AT HOME SUNDAY 
Mrs. Mary Muchowske, 79, widow of the late Barthel Muchowske and a resident 
of the county for over half a century, passed away Sunday at the home in the 
town of Newton, a few miles south of the city. Funeral services will be held 
from the home Wednesday morning at nine, and at 9:30 from the St. Casimer’s 
Catholic church at Nordheim.
The deceased whose maiden name was Mary Stefaniak, was born in Germany and came 
to this country at an early age locating first at Chicago. She was married sixty 
years ago to Mr. Muchowske, and a few years later, they located on the homestead 
in Newton. Mr. Muchowske passed away several years ago.
A family of five daughters and four sons survive. They are Mrs. Anton Simmet, 
John, Mrs. John Engelbrecht, and Mrs. Elmer Ross, all of this city, Matt, Frank, 
Mary, Joseph and Rose of Newton. One sister, Mrs. Paul Mrotek of this city and 
two brothers, Joseph of Newton and Frank of Milwaukee also survive. 
The remains were removed to the homestead in Newton this afternoon from the 
Leschke funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 16, 1931  P. 14
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Funeral services were held yesterday from the St. Casimer’s Catholic church 
at Nordheim for Mrs. Mary Muchowske, widow of the late Barthel Muchowske, 
who died Sunday at the homestead in the town of Newton. The deceased was a 
resident of the county for over fifty years and was 79 years of age. A 
family of five daughters and four sons, survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November, 19, 1931  P. 2


EMILY MUHOWSKI

Emily (Grandma) Muhowski, 84, formerly of 8402 Northeim Road, Newton, died 
Sunday morning, February 5, 1989 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10:15 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral home and 11 am at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. Rev. Charles Mocco will officiate with burial at St. 
Casimir Church, Cemetery.
Mrs. Muhowski was born June 26, 1904 in Newton, daughter of the late Anton and 
Susanna Drobka Mialkowski. She married Matt Muhowski on August 6, 1927 at Illinois. 
He preceded her in death February 2, 1953. Mrs. Muhowski was a member of Golden 
Star Mothers Cleveland Auxiliary.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Querin Steffen of Newton; 
two sons and daughters-in-law, Matt and Katherine Muhowski of Clarks Mills and Donald 
and Verna Muhowski of Milwaukee; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, nieces, 
nephews, and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a son, 
Gerald, three brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday. Prayer service will 
be held at 7 pm led by Rev. Mocco.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 6, 1989 page B5


FRANK MUHOWSKI

Frank Muchowski(sic), 69, of Newton, retired carpenter, died Friday night at his 
home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Casimir Catholic church 
in Newton. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born in Newton in 1880 and always resided there. He never married. 
Survivors are two brothers, Matt and Joseph of Newton; three sisters, Mrs. Tillie 
Engelbrecht of this city and Mary and Rose of Newton. 
Friends may call at the Leschke funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday where the rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 22, 1950  P. 2
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Newton News:
Funeral services for Frank Muchowski, 69, who died on Friday evening at the 
home were held at 9:30 am at St. Casimir Catholic Church, with burial in the 
adjoining church cemetery. The Rev. Edward Bujarski officiated at the requiem 
mass. Pallbearers were Joseph Kortas, Harry Kania, Z.J. Tomcheck, Reinhold 
Detjen, Richard Pribek and Ray Siewert.
Among the relatives from a distance attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. 
Peter Plewski, Mr. and Mrs. Erving Gerlof and son, Roy, Milwaukee; Mr. and 
Mrs. Edgar Boeldt, Port Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pribek, Mrs. Catheriine 
Denin of Maribel along with others from Kewaunee and Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., April 28, 1950 page 6


JOSEPH MUHOWSKI

Funeral services for Joseph Muchowski(sic), 64, retired Newton farmer, who died 
at the Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc last Monday, were held at 9 a.m., 
Thursday, at the Leschke funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. 
Casimir Catholic church at Newton.  The Rev. Edward Bujarski officiated at 
the requiem mass and burial was made in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joseph Kortas, Frank Pribek, Harry Kania, Emil Lulloff, 
Ladis Stephaniak, and Ben Tomcheck.
Mr. Muchowski was born in Newton in 1886 and has always resided there. He 
is survived by a brother, Matthew of Newton; three sisters, Rose and Mary 
on the homestead farm and Mrs. Tillie Engelbrecht of Manitowoc; a niece, 
Mrs. Harry Pribek of Maribel. A brother, Frank, died five months ago.
Relatives outside Manitowoc county attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. 
Erwin Lulloff, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pelaski and Mrs. Benny Tomcheck, Milwaukee; 
Mrs. Peter Radacack, Sylvester Radacack, Mrs. Jac Muchowski, Kewaunee; Mrs. 
Frank Bonin, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pribek, Richard Pribek, Maribel.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, September 25, 1950 – P. 13


MARY MUHOWSKI

Mrs. Mary Muchowski(sic), of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at the Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am Saturday 
at the Leschke Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am at St.Casimir Catholic 
Church, Northeim. The Rev. L.L. Lisowski will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Muchowski of Newton. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard Pribek of Green Bay and two sisters, 
Mrs. Tillie Engelbrecht of Manitowoc and Rose Muchowski of Rt. 3, Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm Thursday where the rosary will 
be recited at 8 pm Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 11, 1955 page 13


MATT MUHOWSKI

Matthew (Matt) Muchowski(sic), 78, veteran Newton tavernkeeper, died Friday 
at the Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Leschke Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9:30 at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Newton. The Rev. L. 
Lisowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Muchowski was born in Chicago in 1874 and shortly after his parents 
moved to Manitowoc County. When a young man he was a clerk in the old 
Williams House in Manitowoc, then took up farming for a time and opened 
a tavern in Newton.
He was active in the tavern business for more than 40 years. He was a 
member of the Eagles and the Holy Name Society of the St. Casimir 
congregation.
Mr. Muchowski married Miss Mary Smazel in 1901. She died in 1921. In 1927 
he married Emily Bialkowski. She survives with three sons, Leonard of 
Manitowoc, Donald of Newton and Matthew Jr., in the U.S. Air Force at 
Westover, Mass.; two daughters Mrs. Frank Pokorski of Newton and Mrs. 
Querin Steffen of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Engelbrecht 
of Manitowoc and Mary and Rose of Newton; five grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited 
at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1953  P. 2


ROSE MUHOWSKI

Miss Rose Muchowski(sic), 68, former Newton resident, died Sunday morning at Green 
Bay following a heart attack. She had moved to that city a month ago to reside 
with a niece, Mrs. Richard Pribek. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Wednesday 
at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am at St. Casimir Catholic 
Church, Northeim. The Rev. Arthur Danks will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
The daughter of the late Barthel and Anna Stefaniak Muchowski, was born at Newton, 
Dec. 26, 1888 and supervised operation of the family farm until disposing of it 
recently and moving to Green Bay. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Tillie 
Engelbrecht of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister 
preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this 
Monday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 15, 1956 page M17


GERALD W. MUHOWSKI

Cpl. Gerald Muchowski (sic) 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Muchowski Sr., of 
Newton, died Tuesday at Ft. Benjamin, Harrison, Ind., where he was a member 
of an air corp unit.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Casimir Catholic 
church, Newton, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Corporal Muchowski was born in Newton in 1930 and after his enlistment in 
the army in 1947 was assigned to the 22nd bomb group, a unit of the 316th 
bombardment wing, which was on occupation duty in the Pacific. Later he 
returned to service in the United States. He was a member of the Holy Name 
society.
Survivors are his parents; two brothers, Matt Jr., of Newton and Donald of 
Janesville; sister, Mary Ann at home; stepbrother, Leonard Muchowski of this 
city; stepsister, Mrs. Lilah Pokorski of this city.
The body may be viewed at the Leschhke funeral home after Friday noon where 
the rosary will be recited at 8 .m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 17, 1949  P.2


PETER NEILITZ

A PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES AT CENTERVILLE
Peter Neilitz, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Newton, having 
located there fifty-four years ago, died at Centerville, Friday, aged 84 years. 
Funeral services will be held from St. Wendel church, Monday morning at 9 with 
burial at Nordheim cemetery.
Mr. Neilitz was well and favorably known and highly esteemed by a large circle 
of friends. He was born in Germany May 29, 1938 (sic) and in 1868 located in 
Newton upon his arrival in America. His wife died ten years ago and he is 
survived by eight children, Mrs. Frank Kiepke, Mrs. John Hogan, Mrs. Anton 
Schwartz, of Chicago; Mrs. Fred Wenner, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Charles Schmelle, 
Shebogyan, Mrs. John Kotowski, Anton Neilitz, this city and Mrs. Henry Schmitt, 
of Centerville. During the last year of his life Mr. Neilitz made his home with 
his daughter Mrs. Schmitt.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, September 16, 1922 P. 10


MARTHA NESPODZANY

Martha Nespodzany, 62, of 2304 Silver Creek Rd., Manitowoc, died early Friday 
morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 am 
Saturday in Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 am in St. Casimir Catholic 
Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mrs. Nespodzany, nee Martha Jacoboski was born July 29, 1916 in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Anton Jacoboski and Mrs. Anna Mrotek Jacoboski. She was 
graduated from Lincoln High School in 1934 and was married to Roman Nespodzany 
May 21, 1938 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was a member of St. 
Casimir Parish and Altar Society.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, John of Brown Deer and Roman Jr. of 
Newton; four daughters, Mrs. Park (JoAnn) Johnson of Grand Marais, Minn., Mrs. 
John (Janet) Kelley of Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Gerald (Judy) Stemper of Fond du Lac, 
and Miss Joyce Nespodzany at home; her mother, Mrs. Anna Jacoboski of Manitowoc; 
two sisters, Mrs. Leonard (Mary) Pikulik of Manitowoc and Mrs. Claude (Gloria) 
Oberdorfer of Racine and eight grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday 
evening and Saturday after 8 am until the time of service. A prayer service 
will be 8 o'clock Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Sept. 29, 1978 page 3


ROMAN F. NESPODZANY

Mr. Roman F. Nespodzany, 75, of Fond du Lac, formerly of 2304 Silver Creek Rd., 
Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 23, at the Fond du Lac County Health 
Care Center, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Complete funeral services will be 7 p.m. Sunday evening at Parkside Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Charles Mocco will officiate and burial will be in St. Casmirs 
parish cemetery, Northeim, Wis.
Mr. Nespodzany was born Aug. 9, 1908, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Martin 
and Josephine Wolta Nespodzany. He farmed in Manitowoc all his lfie, retiring in 
1969. He married Martha Jacoboski on May 21, 1938, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Sept. 29, 1978. Mr. Nespodzany was a member 
of St. Casmirs Catholic Church.
Survivors incldue two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Kathleen Nespodzany of 
Brown Deere (sic) and Roman Jr. and Robin Nespodzany of Newton; four daughters 
and three sons-in-law, JoAnn and Park Johnson of Grand Marais, Minn., Janet and 
John Kelly of San Diego, Calif., Judith and Gerald Stemper of Fond du Lac, and 
Joyce Nespodzany of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Elizabeth 
Niespodziany (sic) of Manitowoc; a sister, Hattie Gunderson of Milwaukee; a 
mother-in-law, Anna Jacoboski of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren, other relatives 
and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 
the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, November 25, 1983 P. 3


JOHN P. NEUMANN

John P. Neumann, age 70, of 6332 Gass Lake Rd., Manitowoc, entered his eternal 
life on Monday, May 10, 2010, at Holy Family Memorial Hosptial, after being 
diagnosed with cancer in 1999.
John was born in Two Rivers on May 17, 1939, son of the late Louis and Viola 
(Flegel) Neumann. On April 1, 1967, John married Joan Schmitt, daughter of the 
late William and Veronica Schmitt, at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland, 
Wis.
Prior to retiring in 2001, John worked at Red Arrow Products Co. in Manitowoc, 
for 30 years. He also worked at Kahlenbergs and Erdman on the Lake Ford Co. in 
Two Rivers.
John's hobbies were woodworking, doing demonstrations at the area tractor shows, 
was one of the original founders of the Northeim Thresheree Club, serving as 
president from 1983-1998, and more recently setting up a woodworking shop at 
Pinecrest Historical Village. John was also the co-chairman for the St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Church History Committee in Newton. After eight years of 
research, "a living history" book of the churches was just published in May 
2010.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
John was preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Steve Seefeld.
The family of John would like to thank Drs. (private), and the entire staff at 
the Cancer Center and fifth floor doctors, nurses and unit techs at Holy Family 
Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc for their wonderful care and compassion. Chaplain 
John, Father Joel and Father Kahrs, we would like to thank you for your visits 
and prayers. 
Special thank you to: Brenda "Tuesday with the Neumanns," (private), for their 
weekly visits and many phone calls, and our wonderful neighbors, (private), for 
all of their help. You are the best! God Bless You Always.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m, Monday, May 17, 2010, at 
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton. Officiating will be the Rev. Lee 
Kahrs, with burial to follow at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Church on Sunday, May 16, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Monday, May 17, 2010, 
from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 
7 p.m. on Sunday.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assiting the family with funeral arrangements.
Dear John & Dad,
When love is great, there is no need for words...For even in the silence Love is heard.
Joan, Terri and Bill
Good bye, "Scrapbox John," You will be missed.
Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 2010


ELIZABETH NIESPODZIANY

Miss Elizabeth Niespodzieny (sic), 67, formerly of Milwaukee, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a seven weeks illness.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim, the 
Rev. Robert Berg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Niespodzieny was born Nov. 7, 1897, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late 
Martin and Joseph Volta Niespodzieny. She was a housekeeper for 50 years. 
Survivors are two brothers, Roman of Newton and Edwin of Manitowoc and two 
sisters, Mrs. Casimir Leschke of Newton and Mrs. Albert Gunderson of Milwaukee 
and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. 
Sunday where the parish Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 26, 1964  P. 3
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Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Niespodziany, 67, of 3007 Linnwood Ave., 
Milwaukee, who died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 
10 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. 
at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim, the Rev. Robert Berg officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Niespodziany was the daughter of the late Martin and Josephine Wolta 
Niespodziany.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 
8 o'clock Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 28, 1964 P. 11


JOSEPHINE NIESPODZIANY

Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Niespodziany, 88, of Milwaukee, 
who died Friday morning, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Adam Markuna will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Among survivors are two sons, Roman on the home farm at Rt. 3, 
Manitowoc, and Edwin of Manitowoc; three daughters, Miss Elizabeth 
Leschke of Milwaukee, Mrs. Helen Leschke of Northeim and Mrs. Hattie 
Gunderson of Milwaukee; 15 grandchildren and several nieces and 
nephews. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Suminski Funeral Home, 1220 
E. Brady St., Milwaukee. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 7, 1962  P. 9 


STEPHAN OSEK

Death on Mon. of Stephan Osek, who resided near the boundary 
of Centerville and Newton, of consumption. The deceased, who 
was 28, leaves a widow but no children, as well as his sorrowing 
father. The burial took place yesterday at the Polish Cemetery 
in Nordheim.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1897


JGNACY PALUCH

Death in Northeim Mon. night of the Rev. Ignatz Paluch, the priest 
of the Polish Church there, from a heart attack. The deceased, who 
was 58 and who had served that congregation for 15 yrs., had been 
afflicted with heart trouble for some time, so his passing was not 
unexpected.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905
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Rev. Father Paluch, pastor of the Nordheim Catholic church, responded to the 
final summons on Monday of last week, the cause of his demise being heart failure. 
Rev. Paluch had been in charge of the Nordheim parish for some fourteen years. 
He was about fifty-eight years old at the time of his death. His loss is deeply 
deplored by the members of the congregation and others. The funeral was held on 
Friday and was very largely attended. Several priests from the city and county 
were present. Rev. W.J. Peil of this city performed the last sad rites.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 21, 1905 pg. 1
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GHOULS WORK AT NORDHEIM
Grave of Late Rev. Palach Tampered With There
Efforts of certain people to disturb the remains of the late Rev. Paulach which 
are interred at Nordheim have stirred the inhabitants of that village to excitement 
and an investigation will be conduced to discover the identity of the ghouls. Rev. 
Paulach died several months ago and money and jewels are believed to have been 
buried with him and the object of the grave desecrations is believed to be robbery. 
Some time ago, the former housekeeper of the dead priest attempted to have removed 
to Milwaukee and had a casket shipped here to place the body in but the attempt was 
frustrated by members of the congregations.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Aug. 7, 1909
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(Order to Hear Petition for Administration.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE.
In the Matter of the Estate of Ignatz. L. Paluch deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of William J. Peil, of City of Manitowoc, in 
said county, representing among other things that Ignatz L. Paluch an inhabitant 
of said county, on the 11th day of December, A.D. 1905, at town of Newton died 
intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is 
friend of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to 
William J. Peil granted.
IT IS ORDERED, that said petition be heard at a Special term of said County Court 
to be held on Tuesday, the 30th day of Janurary, A.D. 1906, at 10 o'clock A.M., 
at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
ORDERED FURTHER, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all 
persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to 
said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at 
Manitowoc City in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 3rd day of January A.D. 1906.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 18, 1906 P.  4


GLORIA (SADLER) PARTENSKI

Gloria Sadler Partenski, 51, of 1133A S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
Oct. 23, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will 
officiate and burial will be in St. Casimer Church Cemetery, Norheim.
Mrs. Partenski, nee Gloria Sadler, was born July 10, 1929, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Joseph John Sadler and Marge Kortas Sadler. She resided 
in Manitowoc all her life. Prior to her retirment due to illness, she had 
been employed at St. Mary Home.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Julie Partenski of Union Grove, Wis., and 
her mother, Mrs. Marge Sadler of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by her 
father, Joseph John Sadler in 1963.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 o'clock to 8 
o'clock this Friday evening where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 
o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1980 P.3


ANN PATRICK

Ann Patrick, age 80, of 1518 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died on Sunday April 3, 2005 
in the loving arms of her children at her residence. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, 8100 Brunner Road, Newton. The Rev. David Beaudry 
will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at St. Casimir's 
Cemetery, Newton. 
The former Ann Urbanec was born May 10, 1924 at Zilina, Czechoslovakia, daughter of 
the late Ignatz and Frances Manga Urbanec. Ann came to the United States with her 
parents and two brothers when she was three years old. Ann was a graduate of 
Manitowoc's Lincoln High School in 1942. On Aug. 12, 1944, Ann was married to Michael 
Patrick at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their 
55th wedding anniversary in 1999. Michael preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 2000. 
Mike and Ann worked side by side on their farm for 30 years. Ann had a great love 
for gardening. In addition to all the farm work she made time for her love of flowers. 
Ann's specialty was roses. When she retired from farming Mike and Ann purchased a 
home in Cleveland. In no time at all her roses were there along with many beautiful 
flowers. Her children would describe her as their friend, confidant and best supporter. 
She was what made us a family and kept us together. She gave her children unconditional 
love and a childhood worth remembering. As an avid reader, Ann was well versed in so 
many subjects; it was a pleasure to visit with her. However, she was always willing 
to listen to your problems and had that special antidote to make you feel better. 
She will be greatly missed by all those who came in contact with her. 
Survivors include: three daughters and two sons-in-law: Michele (Richard) Hallwachs; 
Margie (Mathew) Meyer; Theresa Patrick; one son and daughter-in-law: Jim (Sheryl) 
Patrick, all of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Mike (Bonnie) Hallwachs, Frances 
Patrick, Jesse (Nichole) Patrick, Casey Patrick, Katie (Nate) Walkner, Joe (Belinda) 
Buchholz and Annie Buchholz; three step-grandsons: Levi (Natasha) Dinkla, Jess and 
Luke Dinkla; nine great grandchildren: Josh, Devon, Jensen, Kaeden, Matthew, Sophia, 
Chloe, Marissa and Mikayla; one brother and sister-in-law: Steve (Irene) Urbanec of 
Arlington Heights, Ill.; nieces and nephews include: Steve, Mike, Robert and John 
Urbanec, Patricia Fly and Jean Schruber; a special friend: Alvina Kalcik. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, husband and one infant brother, Joseph. 
Relatives and friends may call at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Community on 
Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer 
Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2005


MICHAEL PATRICK

Michael P. Patrick, age 78, of 1518 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
on Saturday morning, February 5, 2000 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 20000 at 
St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Rev. Frank Kerscher will celebrate the 
mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Mike was born Aug. 29, 1921, at Warren, Ohio, son of the late Adam and Mary 
Baranek Patrick. Mike grew up in Warren and moved to the Manitowoc area in 1942. 
On Aug. 12, 1944, Mike was married to the former Ann Urbanec at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary 
in 1999.
"Pa" was employed by the Manitowoc Shipyards, contributing to the WWII effort 
building submarines and totaled over 40 proud years of service there, retiring 
in 1986. At the same time Mike and Ann farmed at their residence on Clover Road 
in the town of Newton until 1975 when they sold the farm to their son and moved 
to Cleveland, and later moving to Manitowoc in 1996.
However, our father's primary occupation in life was that of husband and father. 
His family was the purpose and wholeness of his life. In both times of plenty of 
lean, he always provided a merry Christmas, or a happy birthday to his children 
along with his ever-present love, praise and words of encouragement.
Pa's shoulders were big enough to carry any problem, yet never a more humble, 
polite man ever lived. A gentle spirit, his defining characteristic lives on each 
day. In later years his attention in summer turned t a beautiful yard filled with 
flowers.
His trademark, impatiens, that lined the driveway will be missed by every passerby. 
And in the fall, Pa, a true Packer fan, could be found with Sunday afternoon's game 
on, with his beloved dog Teddy at his side. The patriarch of the Patrick family, 
our father quietly and thankfully worked hard, raised a family and set an example 
for all.
Never a rich or famous man, but certainly the most, the very most loved by his 
friends and family whom he taught to love so well. Pa was a member of St. Casimir 
Catholic Church and a former member of the Manitowoc Eagles QAerie #706.
Survivors include his wife, Ann; his children include Michele (Richard) Hallwachs, 
James (Sheryl) Parick, Margie (Mathew) Meyer and Theresa Patrick, all of Manitowoc. 
Seven grandchildren include Michael Hallwachs of Manitowoc and his fiancée Bonnie 
Janda, and her son Josh Janda, Frances Patrick of Milwaukee, Jesse Patrick of 
Manitowoc and his fiancée Nichole Seiler and her son Devon Seiler, Katie (Nate) 
Walkener of Manitowoc, Casey Patrick of Fort Leonardwood, MO, Joe Buchholz of 
Manitowoc, Annie Buchholz of Manitowoc one gret granddaughter Jensen Patrick three 
step grandsons Jess, Levi and Luke Dinkla; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, 
Stephen (Irene) Urbanec of Arlington Heights, IL, a special friend of Ann & Mike's, 
Alvina Kalcik,nieces and nephews include Steve, Mike, Robert, and John Urbanec, 
Patrick Ely, Jen Schubr and their families and Pa's daily companion Teddy.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1818 
State St., Manitowoc, on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday at St. Casimir 
Church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. A parish prayer service 
will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, February 7, 2000  P. A2


AGNES L. PEKARSKE

Mrs. Agnes L. Pekarske, 82, of Newton, died Sunday morning, May 20, at her 
residence.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, 
Valders and 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir's Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. 
Charles Macco will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Pekarske was born February 18, 1902, at Maple Grove, daughter of the 
late John and Anna Hogan Logan. She attended Manitowoc County Schools and 
Manitowoc County Teachers College. Mrs. Pekarske taught in Manitowoc County 
rural schools. She married Max Pekarske on July 27, 1927, in Manitowoc County. 
Mrs. Pekarske was a member of St.Casimir Rosary Society.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Jeanette of rural 
Manitowoc; a  daughter and a son-in-law, Anne and Gerald Wilda of Norfolk, 
Virginia; a brother and a sister-in-law, Edward and Kathryn Logan of Cleveland; 
a sister-in-law, Laura Logan of Milwaukee; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ordella 
Pekarske of Valders; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, a son, Robert Sr., two brothers and two 
sisters.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders from 6 to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday evening. A parish prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 21, 1984 P. 3


JOSEPH PEKARSKE    (d. 1954)

Funeral services for Joseph Pekarske, 88, of route one, Newton, who died 
Saturday at his home, following a lingering illness, were held at 9:30 am 
Wednesday at the Leschke Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Anthony Betley of Suamico, former pastor 
of the parish, the Rev. L.L. Lisowski, present pastor and the Rev. Ray Nowak 
of Manitowoc were celebrants at the solemn requiem high mass. Burial was made 
in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons, Chester Bonk and 
Eugene Westell, Milwaukee, Thomas and John Pekarske Jr., Manitowoc and Robert 
and Joseph Pekarske, Newton.
He was born June 17, 1866 in Poland and came to Newton in 1888. November 28 he 
married Miss Monica Leschke and the couple would have observed their 60th 
wedding anniversary this month. They located on the farm where he died. He was 
a member of the St. Casimir's Holy Name Society.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, John J. of Manitowoc and Max of route 1, 
Newton; a foster son, Harry Masiak, also of Newton, Route One; two daughters, 
Mrs. Eleanor Bonk of Milwaukee and Mrs. K.C.Westell of Indianapolis; 16 
grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Sheboygan Press, Thursday, Nov. 11, 1954 page 22


JOSEPH PEKARSKE    (d. 1990)

Joseph M. Pekarski(sic), 56, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, December 5, 
1990 at Clement Zablocki VA Center, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 11:30 am 
Saturday at St. Casimir's Catholic Church, Northeim. Father Charles Mocco will 
officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He was born April 24, 1934 at Manitowoc, son of the late Maximillian and Agnes 
Logan Pekarski. He attended Manitowoc Schools and was a 1952 graduate of Lincoln 
High School. He was a sheetmetal mechanic and was employed by Manitowoc Labor 
Union. He was a member of Local Union 18 and served in the Air Force as a 
pilot.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, William and Susan of San Diego, 
California, Mark of Sheboygan, David of Manitowoc; a daughter, Monica of Manitowoc; 
a sister, Ann  Wilda of Norfolk, Virginia. He was preceded in death by a brother, 
Robert.
Friends may call at St. Casimir's Catholic Church, Northeim, 10:30 am Saturday 
morning and until the time of service. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home is serving 
the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Dec. 6, 1990 page B8


MAX PEKARSKE

Max F. Pekarske, 77, of Route 1, Newton, died Sunday evening, Dec. 9, at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, 
Valders, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. 
Charles Mocco will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Pekarske was born March 19, 1902, in the Town of Newton, son of the late 
Joseph and Monica Leschke Pekarske. He married Agnes Logan July 17, 1927, at 
St. Isidore Church, Osman. He had been a farmer and employed with Burger Boat 
Company, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Ordella 
Pekarske of Valders and Joseph and Jeanette Pekarske of rural Manitowoc; a 
daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Gerald Wilda of Norfolk, Va.; a sister, Mrs. 
Eleanor Bonk of Milwaukee and 14 grandchildren. A brother, John Pekarske, and 
a sister, Harriet Westell preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 
where a parish prayer  service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, December 10, 1979 P. 3


ROBERT M. PEKARSKE

Robert M. Pekarske, 55, of Valders, died Thursday afternoon, August 18, at his 
residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Casimir Church, Northeim. The 
Rev. Charles Mocco will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Pekarske was born May 21, 1928, at Newton, son of Agnes Logan Pekarske and 
the late Max Pekarske. He was a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School and was 
employed for many years as a switchman for Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He 
married Ordella Wittmus, Oct. 29, 1955, at Dubuque, Iowa. Mr. Pekarske was a 
member of Valders American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Ordella; a son, Robert Jr. of Milwaukee; two daughters 
and sons-in-law, Pamela and Warren Lutze of Valders and Diane and James Palmar of 
Milwaukee; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Pekarske of Northeim; a brother and sister-in-
law, Joseph and Jeanette Pekarske of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Ann 
and Gerald Wilda of Norfolk, Va. and a granddaughter, Rachel Lutze. He was preceded 
in death by his father.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Father Mocco.
Herald Times Reporter, August 19, 1983 P. 3


ANNA MAE PICK

Anna Mae (Annie) Pick, age 84, of 5516 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon, Jan. 12, 2005, at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, 
Betty and Jim Kohlmann.
She was born Feb. 28, 1920, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Raymond and Emily 
Trochlell Krysan. Annie was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class 
of 1937. On Oct. 6, 1942, she married Elroy A. Pick in Tampa, Fla. He preceded 
her in death May 12, 1988. Annie as employed with Mirro Aluminum Company for 10 
years and then she was employed for 40 years with Weyerhaeuser Company, retiring 
at the age of 80.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Betty and Jim Kohlmann, Manitowoc, and 
their children: Kris and Bill Murphy, Greenleaf, and their children: Mitchell and Alisha; 
Kathy and Joe Stenzel, Wrightstown; and their children: Emily and Eli; David Kohlmann, 
Manitowoc; Mark and Leah Kohlmann, Clarks Mills, and their daughter: Olivia; a son: 
Chuck Pick, Newton, and his daughters: Jill and Greg Nellis, Madison and their children: 
Jacob and Spencer; Heidi nad Steve Barnes, Waukesha, and their son: Landon. Also 
surviving is a sister: Joan Swoboda, Manitowoc; a brother: Bob Krysan, New Orleans; 
and sister-in-law: Ruth Krysan, Mayville, Wis. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends survive. She was also preceded in death by a brother: Bill Krysan; and two 
sisters-in-law: Eleanor Halverson and Shirley Krysan.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mas of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial at St. Casimir Catholic Church 
Cemetery at a later date. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, from 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, until the time of service 
at 11 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Thomas the Apostle Church 
building fund. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Annie did volunteer work at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, St. Casimir Church, 
and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She loved to play cards, known to have 
four clubs going at the same time. Annie was an avid Packer fan and started a Packer 
pool at the Felician Village for all to enjoy. She was known for her kolaches, dish 
clothes and her famous chip dip. Annie was a wonderful mom and grandmother, taking 
her grandkids on many trips. She had a zest for life, always ready to go at the 
last minute. 
The family would like to thank the staff at Holy Family Memorial Cancer Care Center 
and Home Hospice program for the medical support we needed. To the Franciscan Sisters 
at St. Rita's for the time I needed to keep mom comfortable at home. To the Rev. 
Dave Beadry, Sister Jean Herman and Brenda for her spiritual needs. A special thank 
you to (private) and others who stayed with her while I needed to do errands, and 
a warm thank you to family and friends who visited, sent cards, food, flowers and 
made phone calls. She always enjoyed the visits. Mostly to all who kept mom in 
their hearts and prayers. 
May memory open the heart's door wide 
And make you a child at your mother's side
And may you feel her love around you
As happy memories surround you.
Manitowoc Herald Times  January 14, 2005


ELROY PICK

Elroy A. Pick, 70, 6939 County Trunk CR, Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, 
May 11, 1987 at the family residence under the loving care of his family. Funeral 
services will be 11 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc. Rev. Charles 
Macco will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Church Cemetery, 
Northeim.
Mr. Pick was born April 17, 1917 at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Ella 
Weyer Pick. He married Anna Mae Krysan on October 6, 1942 at Tampa, Florida. Mr. 
Pick was employed as a pattern maker with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry until retiring 
in 1971. He served as a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae Pick, of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, 
Charles and Carole Pick of Manitowoc, a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jim 
Kohlmann of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Elinor and Vernon Halverson 
of Manitowoc; and six grandchildren, Kris, Kathy, David and Mark Kohlmann and Jill 
and Heidi Pick. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 9 am Friday to the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., May 13, 1987 page 19


ANDRZEJ PIEKARSKI

Andrew Pekarske (sic), 88, retired town of Newton farmer, died at his farm 
home, now operated by his son Edwin, at 5:50 a.m. today. He had been in 
failing health for several months.
Funeral services wil be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the Leschke funeral 
home here and at 10 o’clock from St. Casimir’s Catholic church at Newton with 
the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining 
cemetery.
Mr. Pekarske was born Feb. 4, 1856 in Warsaw, Poland and came to this country 
at the age of 24. He came first to Chicago and five years later came to the 
town of Newton to farm. In 1888 he married Miss Susan Leschke.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Jacob Zych of Newton and Mrs. John Goetz of 
Chicago; three sons, Edwin on the homestead, Dr. Albert Pekarske of this city 
and Dr. Anthony Pekarske of Chicago; and one brother, Joseph at Newton.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home here from 10 a.m. Friday to the time 
of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 30, 1944 P. 2


JOZEF PIEKARSKI

Joseph Pekarske (sic), 88, of Northeim, retired farmer, died Saturday at 
his home, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Leschke Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. L. L. Lisowski will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining 
cemetery.
He was born in Poland in 1866 and in 1888 came to Newton. In 1894 he married 
Miss Monica Leschke. They located on a farm in the town. He was a member of 
the Holy Name Society.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, John J. of Manitowoc and Max of Northeim; 
a foster son, Harry Masiak of Northeim; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Bonk of 
Milwaukee and Mrs. K. C. Westell of Indianapolis; 16 grandchildren and 18 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm. Monday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. Mondy and Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1954 P. 17 


MONIKA PIEKARSKI

Mrs. Joseph Pekarske (sic), 86, formerly of Rt. 1, Newton, died Tuesday 
at Indianapolis, Ind., following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim, with the Rev. Adam Markunas officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
She was born Monica Leschke May 3, 1876, at Northeim, daughter of the late 
John and Anna Zielinski Leschke. She was married to Joseph Pekarske Nov. 28, 
1894, at Northeim. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Casimir 
Church.
Among survivors are two sons, Max and Harry of Newton; two daughters, Mrs. 
Eleanor Bonk of Milwaukee and Mrs. Casey Westell of Indianapolis, Ind.,; 
13 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Her husband and a son preceded 
her in death. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 18, 1962  P. 15


ZUZANNA PIEKARSKI

Mrs. Andrew Pekarske(sic) Passes Away This Morning at Newton
Mrs. Andrew Pekarske, aged 59 years, mother of Dr. A. A. Pekarske of this 
city, passed away this morning at the family home in the town of Newton. 
Her maiden name was Susan Leschke, and she was born in the county and had 
always resided here. A heart attack, which the deceased suffered proved 
fatal this morning. Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the 
St. Casimir’s church in the town of Newton. 
Besides the husband, the deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jacob 
Zych, Newton; Mrs. John Goetz, Chicago; three sons, Edward of Newton, Dr. 
A.A. Pekarske of this city and Dr. A. J. Pekarske of Chicago; one sister, 
Mrs. Joseph Pekarske of Newton and one brother, Frank Leschke of Newton. 
Manitowoc Herald News, July 11, 1929  P 13 


GERTRUDA PISZCZEK

Mrs. J. Piechek Dies at Home of Daughter, Aged 64
Mrs. John Piechek, a pioneer resident of Newton, died at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. John Gates, yesterday afternoon at the age 
of 64 years. Mrs. Piechek had been in failing health for a year 
past but had been confined to her bed only a short time. Mrs. 
Piechek was born March 12, 1864 and had resided at Newton for 
forty years. She is survived by three sons, Joseph, Two Rivers, 
Paul, Newton; John, New Franken and five daughters, Mrs. Albert 
Dayer, Two Rivers, Mrs. John Gates, Newton; Mrs. J. Ristycan this 
city; Mrs. Anna Rhode and Mrs. B. Mueller, Newton. The funeral 
will be held Thursday morning at 10 at Nordheim.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 30, 1918, Page 1


JAN PISZCZEK

JOHN PESZCZEK (SIC), 85, PASSES AWAY AT NORDHEIM HOME 
John Peszczek, 86, for more than 60 years a resident of Nordheim, died there 
yesterday after an illness of some time which was brought about by infirmities 
incident to old age. Funeral services take place at Nordheim Friday morning 
from St. Casmer's (sic) church, and burial will take place at Nordheim.
Mr. Peszczek was German by birth, coming here from that country at an early age, 
settling in Nordheim where he has since lived.  Mrs. Peszczek preceded him in 
death 9 years ago. Seven of nine children survive, being Mrs. John Rysticken of 
this city, Mrs. Martin Rode and Mrs. John Gaca of Nordheim and Mrs. Catherine 
Daya of Two Rivers and Paul, of Nordheim and John and Joseph of Two Rivers. 
Twenty grandchildren also survive. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 18 1927  P. 1


ANNA PITSCH    (d. 1904)

Death Fri. in Town Newton of 45-yr. old Mrs. Anna Pitsch, 
wife of John Pitsch. The deceased, a sister of Wilhelm 
Stephani here, leaves her husband and several children. 
The funeral was held Mon. at the Catholic Cemetery near 
Northeim.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1904
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Mrs. John Pitsch, aged 45, died at her home in Nordheim last Friday. 
Her husband and family survive. The funeral took place Monday at 
the Polish Catholic Church at Nordheim.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 14, 1904  pg. 1
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Anna Modszeiewski Pitsch
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	Anna Modszeiewski Pitsch
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1904
Event Place	Newton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place	Newton,
Gender	Female
Age	45
Marital Status	Married
Race	W
Occupation	H.W.
Birth Date	01 Mar 1859
Birth Year (Estimated)	1859
Birthplace	Germany
Cemetery	Northeim
Father's Name	Ignatz Modszeiewski
Father's Birthplace	Germany
Mother's Birthplace	Germany
Spouse's Name	John Pitsch
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
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1904 Jan 07/PITSCH Mrs. John/v.7 p.204
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"


ANNA PITSCH    (d. 1914)

Anna Pitsch, daughter of John Pitch, aged 15 years, died at the hospital in this 
city after a brief illness and was buried at St. Casimir's church at Newton Monday. 
She is survived by her parents, four sisters and one brother.
Manitowoc Pilot, Nov. 26, 1914
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Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Fricke of Brillion, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glomski of Newton, and 
John Pitsch of Kiel, and August Pitsch of Waukesha, attended the funeral of the 
late Miss Anna Pitsch here yesterday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 24, 1914 P. 3
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(1900 Newton census:
John Pitsch age 59; wife Annie 41 had 12 children 11 living; Peter 16; John 9; 
son ?gnes 7; Frank 5; Rose 13; Susie 12; Annie 1)
(1910 Newton census:
John Pitsch age 69; son Ignatz 16; Annie 10)
(Note: There are many missing stones in this cemetery)


JOHN PITSCH

John Pitsch, aged 87 years, died at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc where 
he had been for 11 years. The deceased was born in Germany, Aug. 27, 1840. He 
came here as a boy and made this county his home for the remainder of his life. 
He was a carpenter by trade.
Surviving are six sons, Joseph, Peter and Frank of this city, Ignatz and August 
of Waukesha and John of Akron, O., and four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Schermetzler, 
Mrs. Constance Fricke, Mrs. Rose Dobbert and Mrs. Susan Glomski, all of this city. 
The funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. Casimer's Church in Newton, Rev. 
Szopineski officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 20, 1927

PETER PITSCH

IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Peter Pitsch, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Margaretha Pitsch of said county, representing among other things, that Peter Pitsch, late of said county on the 6th day of January, A.D. 1875, in said county, died intestate. leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this State of Wisconsin, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to John Pitsch granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 15th day of February, A.D. 1875, 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 in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county.
Dated Manitowoc, the 20th day of January A.D. 1875.
T.G. Olmsted, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 21, 1875 P. 2
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IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Peter Pitsch, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John Pitsch of Bloomington, Illinois, representing among other things, that Peter Pitsch late of Newton, Manitowoc County, Wis., on the 6th day of January, A.D. 1875, at Newton, in said county and state, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to A.M. Richter granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday the 22d day of February, A.D. 1875, at 10 oclock (sic) A.M., at my office in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc, in said county.
Dated Manitowoc, Wis., the 20th day of January, A.D. 1875.
T.G. Olmsted, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 21, 1875 P. 2
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IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Peter Pitsch, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Margaretha Pitsch of said county, representing among other things, that Peter Pitsch, late of said county on the 6th day of January, A.D. 1875, in said county, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this State of Wisconsin, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to John Pitsch granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 15th day of February, A.D. 1875, 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 in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county.
Dated Manitowoc, the 20th day of January A.D. 1875.
T.G. Olmsted, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 4, 1875 P. 2
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ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT
In the matter of the estate of Peter Pitsch deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and in pursuance of an order of license, made in said matter, on the 3rd day of March, 1875, by the County Court of said County,the undersigned administrator of the estate of said deceased, will, on Saturday the 27th day of March 1875, at ten o'clock in the forenoon at the late residence of said deceased in section twenty-three (23) in the town of Newton in said Manitowoc County, offer for sale at public vendue, the following described personal property, to-wit: Two sheep, 1 bull, 6 cows, 2 calves, 1 colt, 100 bushels wheat, 70 bushels oats, 15 bushels rye, 3 bushels barley, 2 bushels peas, 1 one horse wagon, 14 mill shingles, 1 saw, 6 pigs, 70 bushels potatoes, 200 cabbages, 20 bushels beats, 50 bushels turnips, 1 barrel sauerkraut, 4 geose (sic) 11 hens and 8 chains.
The terms of sale will be made known at the time and place of sale.
Dated this 11th day of March, 1875.
Don. A. Shove, Administrator.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 11, 1875 P. 2

ANTON J. POKLINKOSKI SR.

Anton Poklinkoski Sr., 88, of 1213 S. 17th St, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman 
will officiate with burial in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim. 
Mr. Poklinkoski was born Aug. 10 , 1887, in Poland, son of the late Joseph 
and Mary Musial Poklinkoski. He came to the United States with his family 
at the age two. He married Rose Pokorske Sept. 14, 1914, at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. 
He was employed at Wisconsin Maltin Co., Manitowoc, for many years until 
his retirement. He was a 45-year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 706 
of Manitowoc and a charter member of the Malsters Union.
Survivors include his wife; four sons, Matt and Anton Jr., of Rt. 1, 
Manitowoc, and Edward and Clarence, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Anna 
Zboralski, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alvina Zelinski, of Rt. 1, Newton; 
12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Four brothers and five sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a 
wake memorial prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, January 15, 1976  P. 23


EDWARD POKLINKOSKI

Edward Poklinkoski, 64, of 1213 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
March 30, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Northeim.
Mr. Poklinkoski was born Jan. 12, 1918, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and 
Rose Pokorski Poklinkoski Sr. He resided in Manitowoc all his life and attended 
Manitowoc schools. Mr. Poklinkoski was a Veteran of World War II serving with 
the United States Army in pacific Theatre of Operation. He was a past member of 
VFW Otto Oas Post No. 659. Prior to his retirement in 1979 he had been employed 
at Manitowoc Shipbuilding as a welder. 
Survivors include three brothers and sisters-in-law, Matt and Ruth Poklinkoski 
of Route 1, Manitowoc, Clarence and Betty Poklinkoski and Anton and Adeline 
Poklinkoski both of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Zboralski of Route 3, 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Alvina Zelinski of Route 1, Newton, nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 
and after 9 a.m. Friday until the time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 31, 1982  P. 3


MATHEW A. POKLINKOSKI

Mathew (sic) A. Poklinkoski, age 85, of 4912 County Trunk CR, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at his residence.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Mass will be the Rev. Roman 
Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial of the cremated remains at St. Casimir Church 
Cemetery, Northeim.
He was born June 1, 1916, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Rose Pokorski 
Poklinkoski. On July 14, 1945, he married the former Ruth A. Adler at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Matt's love of nature, animals and plants directed 
his decision to become one of Manitowoc's first landscapers and he became known 
as "The Builder of Beauty," when he began Manitowoc Landscape Co. in 1938. Matt 
was a member of Manitowoc Eagles, Kiwanis Club, Optimist Club and Master 
Builders.
Survivors include his wife: Ruth Poklinkoski, Manitowoc; two sons and a daughter-
in-law: Patrick and Brenda Poklinkoski, Timothy Poklinkoski and Sherri Schweigl, 
all of Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Jacob Poklinkoski and Noah Poklinkoski; two 
brothers and two sisters-in-law: Clarence Poklinkoski, Anton and Adeline 
Poklinkoski, Carol Adler, all of Manitowoc; and a sister, Alvina Wagner, Valders. 
Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also 
preceded in death by a brother: Edward Poklinkoski; a sister: Ann Zboralski Shimek; 
and four brothers-in-law: Alfred Wagner, Harry Zielinski, Clarence Shimek, Ambrose 
Zboralski; and a sister-in-law: Betty Poklinkoski.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of Memorial Mass at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Matt loved people and his many friends. His favorite spot was an island on Mount 
Lake, Ontario, where he spent many hours fishing for walleye.
The family would like to thank the employees of Holy Family Home Care and Hospice 
for their care and support.
Herald Times Reporter, May 8, 2002  P. A3
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A Memorial Mass for Mathew A. Poklinkoski, age 85, of 4912 County Trunk CR, 
Manitowoc, who died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at his residence will be held at 11 
a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Memorial Mass will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial of 
the cremated remains at St. Casimir Church Cemetery, Northeim.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, from 930 a.m. Friday until the time of Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 9, 2002 


ROSE POKLINKOSKI

Mrs. Rose Poklinkoski, 87, of 1213 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
Sept. 2, at the family residence, following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be 
in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Mrs. Poklinkoski, nee Rose Pokorske, was born Oct. 29, 1891, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Matt and Mary Sepnafski Pokorske. She resided in Manitowoc 
all her life, and was married to Anton Poklinkoski Sept. 14, 1914, at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. He preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1976. She was a 
member of the Germania Society and an honorary member of St. Mary Rosary Society.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Matt and Ruth of Route 1, 
Manitowoc, and Edward, Clarence and Betty and Anton Jr. and Adeline of Manitowoc; 
two daughters, Mrs. Anna Zboralski of Route 3, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alvina Zelinski 
of Route 1, Newton; a brother, Anton Pokorske, and two sisters, Mrs. Martha Bonk 
and Mrs. James (Anna) Burish of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren and seven great 
grandchildren. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
afternoon, where the Rosary will be recited at 3:30 o'clock by members of the 
Rosary Society and a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock by members of the 
parish, relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, September 4, 1979 P. 3
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(Oct.29, 1891/Sep. 1979/SSDI)


RUTH POKLINKOSKI

Ruth L. Poklinkoski, age 81, of 4912 County Highway CR, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening, Dec. 7, 2002, at her residence. 
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002 at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will 
be Sister Jean Herman, Chaplin of Holy Family Hospice. Burial of the cremated 
remains will take place at St. Casimir Church Cemetery, Northeim, at a later date. 
She was born March 23, 1921, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and Arline 
Nelson Adler. Ruth was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1939. 
On July 14, 1945, she married Mathew A. Poklinkoski at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Ruth and Matt began the operation of Manitowoc Landscape Co. in 1938. 
She was involved in the day-to-day operations of the business from bookkeeping to 
managing the garden center. The company was one of Manitowoc’s first landscape 
operations. 
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law: Patrick and Brenda Poklinkoski, 
Timothy Poklinkoski and Sherri Schweigl, all of Manitowoc; two grandchildren: 
Jacob Poklinkoski and Noah Poklinkoski; a sister: Carol Adler, Manitowoc; two 
brothers-in-law: Clarence Poklinkoski, Manitowoc; Anton (Adeline) Poklinkoski, 
Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law: Alvina Wagner, St. Nazianz. Also surviving are 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by 
her husband: Matt Poklinkoski on May 7, 2002; two sisters-in-law: Ann Zboralski 
Shimek and Betty Poklinkoski; and five brothers-in-law: Edward Poklinkoski, Harry 
Zielinski, Alfred Wagner, Ambrose Zboralski and Clarence Shimek. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Thursday, 
Dec. 12, 2002. 
The most important part of Ruth’s life was her love of family. She also loved her 
work with the family business and throughout her life gained many friends working 
in the garden center. The family would like to thank Holy Family Home Care & 
Hospice for their care and support. 
Manitowoc Herald Times  Tuesday, December 10, 2002  pg. A3


ALEX POKORSKI

Alex Pokorski, 58, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 8 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the 
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Casimir 
Cemetery, Northeim, Manitowoc County.
Mr. Pokorski was born Dec. 29, 1902, at Newton, son of the late Matthew 
and Mary Sypniewski Pokorski. He married Theresa Tomcheck June 23, 1926, 
at Newton and they resided at Rt. 1, Manitowoc. He had been an auxiliary 
operator of an oiler 33 years for Wisconsin Public Service Corp. 
Survivors include his wife; a son, (private); a daughter, (private); three 
brothers, Stanley and Anton of Manitowoc and Frank of Newton; three sisters, 
Mrs. Anton Poklinkowski, Mrs. Louis Bonk and Mrs. James Burish of Manitowoc, 
and one grandchild. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday, where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 22, 1961  P. 19 


FRANK POKORSKI

Frank Pokorski, 75, of Newton, died Saturday at home after a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Robert Berg officiating. Burial will be in St. 
Casmir Cemetery, Nordheim.
Mr. Pokorski was born Feb. 25, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Mathew 
and Mary Setniewski Pokorski. He married the former Lila Muchowski at 
Nordheim May 10, 1932. He had been employed by Manitowoc Shipyards Inc., 
and was a member of the Fratneral Order of Eagles. 
Surviving are the wife; two sons, (private); a daughter, (private); two 
brothers, Stanley and Anton of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Anton 
Poklinkowski, Mrs. Martha Bonk and Mrs. James Burish of Manitowoc; 10 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A daughter, sister and two 
brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited 
at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 3, 1966  P. 6


MARY POKORSKI

Mrs. Mathew Pokorski, 90, (above) died late Tuesday morning at the home 
of a daughter, Mrs. Anna Mrotek, 2002(?) Madison St., Manitowoc, following 
a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Leschke-Bergner 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church, 
Northeim, the Rev. Arthur Danks officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Pokorski, nee Mary Sypneski, was born in Poland on June 24, 1866. In 
November of 1883 she was married, in Poland, to Mathew Pokorski and the 
couple came to Wisconsin in 1889. They located on a farm near Newton. The 
husband died 14 years ago and 8 years ago Mrs. Pokorski moved to Manitowoc. 
She was a member of the Rosary Society at St. Casimir Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Anton Poklinkoski, Mrs. Louis Bonk 
and Mrs. Anna Mrotek of Manitowoc; four sons, Stanley, Anton and Alex of 
Manitowoc and Frank of Newton; 23 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. 
Two children preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 
8 o’clock this Wednesday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1957  P. 16
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(Note: Tombstone has b. 1867)


MATHIAS POKORSKI

Matt Pokorsky, 82, who farmed in the vicinity of Newton for many years, died at 
1 a.m. today at the Holy Family hospital after an illness of about a month.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Casimir's 
Catholic church in Newton, following short services from the home in Newton. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Pokorsky was born in Poland on Jan. 8, 1961 and came to this country 58 years 
ago, coming directly to Manitowoc county. He was married to Miss Mary Sepnefski.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Anton Poklanski, Mrs. Louis Bonk 
and Mrs. Alex Mrotek, all of this city; five sons, Stanley, Edward, Anton and Alex 
of this city and Frank of Newton; and 22 grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Leschke funeral home here from where it will be removed 
to the home in Newton Saturday afternoon. It may be viewed there until the time of 
the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 8, 1943 P. 2


THERESA POKORSKI

Mrs. Alex (Theresa) Pokorski, 73, of 4314 Custer St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Tuesday at her residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Friday in Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 am in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Jsoeph 
will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Mrs. Pokorski, nee Theresa Tomchek, was born Feb. 23, 1905 in the Town of 
Centerville, Manaitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Jagodinski 
Tomchek. She was married to Alex Pokorski June ??, ??, in Sts. Casimir Church, 
Northeim. He preceded her in death June 21, 1961. Mrs. Pokorski was a member of 
the Rosary and Altar Society at St. Church and Senior Citizens of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Karen Pokorski of Manitowoc; 
a daughter and son-in-law, Marion and John Treadwell of Minneapolis,, Minn.; two 
brothers, Joseph Tomchek of Manitowoc and Ludwig Tomchek of St. Francis, Wis.; a 
sister, Miss Mary Tomchek of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren. Four brothers, 
John, Charles, Clarence and Frank and two sisters, Clara and Martha preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday 
evening. The Rosary will be recited by the Rosary Society at 3:30 o'clock and a 
prayer service will be at 8 o'clock by members of the parish, Daughters of Isabella, 
relatives and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Nov. 16, 1978 page 3


ALLEN POPP

Allen C. Popp, 41, of 4005 Clover Rd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, May 21, at his 
residence.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Charles Mocco will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Church 
Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Popp was born March 17, 1944, at Manitowoc, son of the late Milton and Eunice 
Swoboda Popp. He was employed at Red Arrow Products Company of Manitowoc.
Survivors include four brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Joanne Popp, Gary 
and Debra Popp, Thomas and Kathleen Popp all of Manitowoc and Dale and Julie Popp 
of Mishicot, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Friday afternoon, where a prayer service will be 7 o'clock this Friday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 1985 P. 3


CARTER JOHN POPP

Carter John Popp, infant triplet son of Eric Popp and Meagan Savia, passed away 
Saturday, March 29, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
Carter is survived by his parents; two brothers and one sister: Wyatt, Chelsea 
and Cole Popp; maternal grandmother: Terri Temme: paternal grandparents; Gary 
and Debbie Popp; maternal great grandparents: Roger and Arlo Temme, aunts, uncles, 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, April 4, 2014 at the 
Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Bill 
Brunner will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Casimir Cemetery. Relatives 
and friends may call on Friday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time 
of service at 12:00 noon. Online condolences may be expressed at 
www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Herald Times Reporter, April 2014


EUNICE POPP

Mrs. Eunice L. Popp, 59 of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died late Saturday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Anthony Betley will officiate with burial in St. Casimir 
Church Cemetery, Northeim.
Mrs. Eunice L. Popp, nee Eunice Swoboda, was born July 10, 1915, at Medford, 
Wis., daughter of Charles and Alice Mathey Swoboda. She lived in Manitowoc 
most of her life. Mrs. Popp was married to Milton Popp Sept. 3, 1938, at 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death April 20, 1968.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swoboda, of St. Lucy, Fla., 
five sons (private), two brothers, Gerald of Sheboygan, Robert, of Port St. 
Lucy, Fla., a sister, Mrs. Arthur Anderson, of St. Lucy and six grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening 
where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 o’clock. 
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, May 5, 1975  P. 18 


GEORGE W. POPP

MANITOWOC, Wis.-
George W. Popp, 83, 5928 County Trunk LS, Manitowoc, died Friday, Dec. 13, 1991, 
at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday (Today) at St. Casimirs 
Catholic Church in the Town of Newton, Wis., with the Rev. Lee J. Kahrs officiating. 
Burial will be in St Casimirs Cemetery.
Mr. Popp was born on Sept. 21, 1908, in the Town of Newton, the son of Joseph and 
Marie (Meyer) Popp. He was married to Margaret E. Hein on Aug. 30, 1933, in 
Manitowoc.
He owned and operated the family farm until his retirement. He was actively involved 
in the formation of the Lake to Lake Dairy Co-op.
Survivors include his wife, Manitowoc; three sons, William (Marilyn) Popp, Beaver 
Dam, Robert (Betty) Popp and Joseph (Mary Beth) Popp, Manitowoc; one daughter, 
Jeanette Pekarske, Manitowoc; one brother, Harold Popp, Hatley, Wis.; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Milton, one sister, Ruth, and one infant 
granddaughter, Sherri.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Daily Citizen Beaver Dam, WI , Monday, December 16, 1991 P. 8
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George W. Popp, 83, of 5928 County Trunk LS, Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, 
Dec. 13, 1991 at the residence. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 16, 1991, 
10:15 am at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:00 at the St. Casimir's Catholic 
Church, Northeim. Mass of the Christian Burial will be presided by the Rev. Lee J. 
Kahrs with burial to follow at the St. Casimir's Church Cemetery.
He was born Sept. 21, 1908 in the Newton township, Manitowoc County, Wis. He was 
the son of the late Joseph and Marie Mayer Popp. He married the former Margaret E. 
Hein on Aug. 30, 1933 at the St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple 
owned and operated a family farm for many years until his retirement. Mr. Popp was 
actively involved in the formation of the Lake to Lake Dairy Coop. He was a member 
of the St. Casimir's Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Popp of Manitowoc, three sons and daughters-
in-law, William and Marilyn Popp of Beaver Dam, Wis., Robert and Betty Popp, Joseph 
and Mary Beth Popp, all of Manitowoc; a daughter, Jeanette Pekarske of Manitowoc; 
a brother, Harold Popp of Hatley, Wis.; 15 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, 
Milton, a sister, Ruth and an infant granddaughter, Sherri.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3 pm until 6 pm Sunday. The 
visitation will conclude with a prayer service at 6 pm conducted by Rev. Kahrs.
Manitowoc  Herald Times, Sat., Dec. 14, 1991  page B7


MARGARET E. POPP

Margaret E. Popp, age 87, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died 
Thursday evening, Jan. 31, 2002 at the center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Alverno. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. David Beaudry with burial at St. Casimir Church Cemetery, Northeim.
She was born May 20, 1914, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Matthew and Odelia 
Trost Hein. On Aug. 30, 1933, she married George W. Popp at St. Andrew Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Dec. 13, 1991. Mrs. Popp was a member 
of the St. Casimir Rosary Society.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: William G. and Marilyn Popp, 
Beaver Dam; Robert J. and Betty Popp, Manitowoc; Joseph H. and Mary Beth Popp, 
Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law; Jeanette Pekarske and Agnes Schroeder, 
Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren: Laurie Pierce, Kathy Kokal, Tricia Pokranot, William 
Pekarske, Mark Pekarske, Dave Pekarske, Monica Cisler, Wayne Popp, Lynn Daley, 
Randy Popp, Bob Popp, Pam Popp, Jacque Bartow, Joe Popp and Jenni Popp; 18 great-
grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Katherine and Stanley Sieracki, 
Mary Jane and Alfred Mecca, all of Manitowoc; two brothers and three sisters-in-
law: Marshall and Joyce Hein, Fred Hein, Elaine Hein and Jenny Hein, all of 
Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She 
was also preceded in death by an infant granddaughter: Sherri; 10 brothers: Phillip, 
William, Peter, Matthew, Leonard, Nicholas, Joseph, Clarence, Walter and Anton; and 
a sister: Irene Gadzinski.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 3:30 p.m. led by 
Brenda K___ek. The family will also greet relatives and friends at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Alverno, from 9:30 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 1030 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2, 2002  P. A5


MILTON POPP

Milton C. Popp, 55, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been taken shortly before his 
death.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. Robert Berg will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Popp was born March 22, 1913, in the Town of Newton, son of the late 
Joseph and Marie Mayer Popp. He married Eunice Swoboda at Manitowoc 
Sept. 3, 1938, and the past four years had operated Uncle Miltie’s tavern 
at Clover. He was a member of the Manitowoc County Tavern League and the 
Travelers Protective Assn.
Survivors include his wife; five sons, (private); two brothers, George of 
Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Harold of Rt. 1, Hartley, Wis., and three grand-
children. A sister preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the parish 
vigil will be at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 20, 1968  P. 13


SHERRY VIOLET POPP

Family funeral services for Sherry Violet Popp, 10-day-old daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Popp, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, who died Friday 
evening at Children’s Hospital, Milwaukee, were held at 3 p.m. Monday 
at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Anthony Betley 
officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.
Sherry Violet Popp was born Jan. 1, 1975, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
Robert and Betty Harder Popp.
Survivors include her parents, a brother and a sister, at home, paternal 
grandparents and maternal grandparents (names omitted for privacy).
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 13, 1975  P. 3 


FRANK PRIBEK

Frank Pribek, 79, of 4117 Clover Road, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, July 16, 
at a Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Charles Mocco with burial to follow at St. Casimir Church 
Cemetery.
Mr. Pribek was born June 4, 1905, at Spruce, Wisconsin, son of the late Matt and 
Mary Pavlik Pribek. He married the former Verona Welter on May 16, 1926, at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding 
Anniversary in 1976. Mr. and Mrs. Pribek were the owners and operators of the 
former Pribek Bar at Clover, Wisconsin for 38 years, retiring in 1980. Mr. Pribek 
was a member of the Mens Club of St. Casimir Catholic Church, 50 year member of 
Fraternal Order of Eagles 706, Knights of Columbus Council 710 and the Manitowoc 
County Tavern League.
Survivors include his wife Verona; a son and a daughter-in-law, Donald and Janet 
Pribek of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and John Barnes of 
Streamwood, Illinois, and Janet and Floyd Shimek of Manitowoc; two brothers, 
Ernest Pribek and Edward Pribek, both of Manitowoc; four granddaughters, Christi, 
Cindy, Lisa and Kelley and two great grandsons, Ryan and Brett. He was preceded 
in death by brothers and sisters. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
evening where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by Rev. Charles Mocco.
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1984  P. 3


RICHARD J. PRIBEK

Richard J. Pribek, 60, of 1003 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, 
Aug. 13, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. at Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. 
at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco will celebrate 
the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery. Military 
graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Pribek by Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto-Oas 
Post No. 659.
Mr. Priebek was born Nov. 11, 1922, at Lena, Wis., son of Elizabeth Hoffmann Pribek 
and the late John Pribek. He attended public schools at Lena and married Theresa D. 
Muchowski Aug. 25, 1954, at Dubuque, Iowa. After marriage the couple moved to Green 
Bay, residing there 17 years, moving to Manitowoc in 1969. He and his wife operated 
taverns for 30 years at Green Bay, Manitowoc and Maribel areas. Mrs. Pribek preceded 
him in death Feb. 12, 1983. He was a member of United Commercial Travelers and was 
a veteran of World War II, serving two years with the United States Navy in the South
 Pacific.
Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Pribek of Manitowoc; four brothers, Harry of 
Milwaukee, Ervin and Vernon of Manitowoc and Gordon of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. 
Roland (Olive) Herman and Mrs. Clayton (Evelyn) Williamson of Sheboygan, and Mrs. 
Lucille Williquette of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon, 
where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock by Father Mocco.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1983 P. 3


THERESA PRIBEK

Mrs. Richard D. (Theresa) Pribek, 69, of 1003 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday afternoon, Feb. 12, at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 11:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles W. 
Mocco will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in St. 
Casimir Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Pribek, nee Theresa Delores Muchowski, was born July 10, 1913, at Newton, 
daughter of the late Matt and Mary Muchowski. She was married to Richard J. 
Pribek Aug. 24, 1954, at Dubuque, Iowa. She had been employed 38 months in 
nursing at Holy Family Hospital and also operated a tavern with her husband at 
Green Bay, Manitowoc and Maribel for 30 years.
Survivors include her husband, Richard J., her mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Pribek of Manitowoc, four brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, seven nieces 
and nephews and other relatives and friends. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
evening. A prayer service will be at 7 o'clock by Father Mocco.
Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 1983 P. 3


VERONA PRIBEK

Verona H. Pribek, age 90, a former Clover resident died Wednesday morning, 
January 10, 1996, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be  held at 10:15 a.m. Friday, January 12, 1996, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Beaudry and 
Rev. Lee Kahrs with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The former Verona Weiter was born December 25, 1905, in Cleveland, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late Nick and Maggie Klein Weiter. She married Frank 
Pribek May 16, 1926, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Verna and Frank 
owned and operated Pribek's Bar at Clover for 38 years retiring in 1980. He 
preceded her in death July 16, 1984. Mrs. Pribek was a member of St. Casimir 
Parish and the Rosary Society.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Janet Pribek, Clover; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Jack Barnes, Spring Lake/Valders, 
Janet and Floyd Shimek, Clover; four granddaughters, Christi Hall, Kelly Pratscher, 
Cindy Vogel, Lisa Hietas; seven great-grandchildren, Heather and Christopher Vogel, 
Bridget and Justin Hietpas, Ryan and Brett Hall, Jonathan Pratscher. She was also 
preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. this Thursday (TODAY) 
where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. by Father Dave.
The family would like to thank the staff of Manitowoc Health Care Center for their 
wonderful care and support.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1996 P. A2


GEORGE RADZINSKI

George Radjiniski (sic) of Newton died at the home of his step-father, Henry 
Kasten, Monday evening, aged twenty years. Death was due to pneumonia. The 
funeral took place Wednesday forenoon from the Lutheran church at Nordheim, 
with interment in the adjoining cemetery. 
Manitowoc Pilot, April 23, 1908 


JOSEPH RADZINSKI

(First publixation Oct. 18, 1894.) No. 63
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Joseph Radzinski deceased.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Joseph 
Radzinski of the town of Newton in said county, having been delivered into said 
court:
And Thomas Gretz of the town of Newton in said county, having presented to said 
court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, 
that said Joseph Radzinski died testate, at the town of Newton in said county, 
on the 10th day of October, 1894; that said instrument is the last will of said 
deceased and that said Thomas Gretz is named therein as executor and praying that 
said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary 
be thereon issued to said Thomas Gretz.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of 
said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court, to 
be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 13th day 
of November 1894, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said 
Manitowoc county.
Dated October 16, 1894.
By the Court,
F.E. Manseau, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, Ocotber 25, 1894 P. 2
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(Note: It appears the date on the tombstone is incorrect)


JOHN RADZINSKY

John Radzyinski (sic), 67, retired molder, was found dead in bed Friday night 
at his home, 411 North Seventh street, where he lived alone. When they failed 
to see him about the premises for several days, neighbors visited the home and 
found the body.
Unopened newspapers on the steps indicated that Radzyinski’s death probably 
occurred Tuesday night.
Mr. Radzyinski was born in Newton in 1875 and came to Manitowoc when a young 
man. He never married.
Survivors are a brother, Bruno, of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret 
Glomski and Mrs. John Goetz of this city, Mrs. Reinholdt Detjen of Newton. 
Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Leschke funeral home. Burial 
was in St. Casimir’s Catholic cemetery in Newton.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 12, 1943  P. 2


IGNACY RAMION

Death of 94 year old Ignatz Remion(sic) at the home of his son, Ignatz Remion Jr., 
who resides in the vicinity of St. Casimir Church in Nordheim. His death of old 
age debility occurred Monday morning of this week. Burial took place Wednesday 
morning in the Polish Cemetery of Nordheim. In addition to the mentioned son, the 
deceased left 4 married daughters and a large number of grandchildren. he came to 
America in 1854, went directly to Nordheim where he lived ever since.
Der Nord Westen, March 17, 1898
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Ignatz Ramianson  (sic)
birth: 25 September 1803 Poland Prussia
death: 14 March 1898 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Newton
residence: 1898 Newton, Manitowoc Co.
spouse: Ursula
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ORSULA RAMION

Mrs. Ignatz Ramion, perhaps the oldest resident of the county, died 
at Newton Saturday, aged 98 years. Decedent had resided in the county 
for sixty years. The burial was held at Newton today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 13, 1906 P.2
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Death in Town Newton on Saturday of Mrs. Ignatz Remio(sic) at the advanced 
age of 98 years. The deceased, about the oldest person in our county, was a 
resident of that town for 60 years. Her husband preceded her in death 20 
years ago. She is survived by a son living in Chicago. The funeral was held 
Tuesday in Newton.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1906
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Mrs. Ignatz Ramion, who was said to be the oldest resident in Manitowoc 
county, died last Saturday afternoon at the home of her niece in the 
town of Newton at the age of 98 years. She had been a resident of the 
county for more than sixty years, residing on a farm in the town 
mentioned. Her husband preceded her by twenty years in the passage 
from earth. One son alone survives. The funeral was held on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 15, 1906
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(1870 Newton twp. census: 
dwelling no. 102:
Ignatz Ramion age 34; wife Anna 30; Mary 7; Anna 5; Catherine 3
dwelling #103:
Ignatz Ramion age 65; wife Ursela 55)
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(1880 Newton twp. census: dwelling #154:
Ignatz Rennin 41 Head; wife Anna 43; Mary 17; Anna 14; Cate 13;
Jossie 9; Gertd 6; Const. 3
Father Igntz Rennin age 76; Mother Orsula 68)
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(1900 Newton twp. census:
Living with Szprejda family:
Grandma Oschula Romeion b. Apr. 1810 age 90 widow) 


ANNA MARIE RATHSACK

Anna Marie Rathsack, 89, formerly of 1810 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
April 22, 1989 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. The daughter of the late Joseph and 
Anna (Leiterman) Watzka was born May 14, 1899 in Pine Grove (Brown County), Wis. 
She married Ben Rathsack May 1, 1923 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Pine Grove, 
Wis.. He preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1966. After their marriage, the couple 
resided on a farm in Manitowoc County. Mrs. Rathsack moved to Manitowoc after 
her husband's death.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Alvin and Veda Rathsack Gillette; 
Donald and Barbara Rathsack, Manitowoc; Joseph and Victoria Rathsack, Rural 
Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Melvin Landt, Mishicot; 
Evelyn and John Schneider, Manitowoc; a brother, Melvin Watzka, Green Bay; son-in-
law, Joseph Rader, Osmond, Wis.; sister-in-law, Helen Hamilton, California; 22 
grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Rader; one brother; three 
sisters; a grandson, Bruce; and one great-grandson.
Funeral was held 11 a.m. today at St. Kasmir Catholic Church, Northeim, Wis. The 
Rev. Charles Mocco officiated the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial in St. Kasmir 
Cemetery, Northeim, Wis. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family 
with the arrangements.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Tuesday, April 25, 1989 P. B3
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(13 May 1899/23 Apr. 1989/SSDI)


BEN W. RATHSACK

Ben Rathsack, 69, Route 1, Manitowoc, passed away Wednesday evening at Maple 
Crest Sanitarium, Whitelaw, where he had been a patient since August 18. He 
was born June 9, 1897 at Milwaukee and married Anna Watzka May 1, 1923 at Pine 
Grove.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Alvin, Appleton; Donald and Joseph, 
Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Melvin Landt, Mishicot; Mrs Joseph Rader, Osman 
and Mfrs. John Schneider, Manitowoc; a brother, Leo, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Marie Reindl, Eagle Rock, Calif.; Mrs. Oscar Hamilton, Los Angeles and 18 
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim and 
burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Alvin and LeRoy Rathsack, Lloyd 
and Russell Landt, Norbert Graczyk and John Watzka.
Denmark Press, Thursday, Dec. 1, 1966 page 11
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(b. 9 June 1897/d. Nov. 1966/SSDI)


MARY ANN REINDL

Mary Ann Reindl, nee Hein, 44, of 81 10th Street, Clintonville, died suddenly 
Saturday evening, October 22, 1988.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose Catholic Church, 
Clintonville. Rev. David Coch will officiate with burial at St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Newton.
Mrs. Reindl was born August 16, 1944, at Manitowoc, daughter of Blanche Sieracki 
and the late Clarence Hein. She spent her youth in the Manitowoc area and was a 
graduate of Lincoln High School, graduating with the Class of 1962. She married 
Roger A. Reindl on February 8, 1964, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
couple moved to Clintonville in 1976. She was a former employee of Converting 
Inc., of Clintonville, working there for more than 10 years. Mrs. Reindl was a 
member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville. She was a very great person 
and was a very loved wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband, Roger; her mother, Blanche Hein of Manitowoc; two 
sons, Devin of Clintonville and Steven of Karlstadt, Germany; a daughter, Lisa 
(Larry) Rohan of New London; a brother, Gregory Hein of Manitowoc; two sisters, 
Nancy (Raymond) Hubbertt of Manitowoc and Sandi Bergene of Sheboygan; two 
grandchildren, Douglas and Matthew; nieces, nephews and other relatives and many 
friends survive. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence.
Friends may call at Rhodes and Bell Funeral Home, Clintonville, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Tuesday. Parish prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1988 P. 15


ALMA ROHDE REINERTSON

Mrs. Earl Reinertson, 49, of Laurel, Wis., died Saturday at St. Joseph Hospital, 
Marshfield, following a short illness. She was a former Manitowoc resident. 
Funeral services will be at 10 am Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and at 10:30 am at St. Casimer Catholic church, Northeim, the Rev. 
Arthur Danks officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Alma Rohde at Rockwood, April 9, 1908, daughter of the late Martin 
and Anna Teaschek Rohde. She was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1924 and 
from the Manitowoc County Normal School in 1926. She taught school for three years 
and 27 years ago was married to Earl Reinertson. The couple settled at Laurel.
Survivors include her husband, son Ralph and a brother, Julius of Manitowoc. Friends 
may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be prayed at 8:30 o'clock this 
Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 3, 1958 page M13


RALPH REINERTSON

Funeral services for Ralph (Pat) Reintertson, 37, of Owen, Wis., who died 
Thursday at Mendota Hospital, Madison, will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. Casimir Tomczak will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Reinertson was born March 17, 1932, at Valders, son of the late Earl and 
Alma Rohde Reinertson. The family moved to Loyal, Wis., and in 1960 to Owen. 
He was a ham radio operator and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Owen 
Survivors include his stepmother, Mrs. Mary Reinertson, of Owen and three 
stepsisters, (private).
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 7:30 p.m. 
the Rosary will be recited. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 12, 1969  P. 5


ANNA ROHDE   (d. 1943)

A stroke caused the death of Mrs. Martin Rohde, 63, at the Holy Family 
hospital Wednesday afternoon at 4:30.
Mrs. Rohde, nee Anna Peaschek, was born September 8, 1880 in the town of 
Newton, and came to Manitowoc three years ago.
She was married in 1901, and her husband survives. Besides the husband, 
one daughter, Mrs. Earl Reinertson of Valders, a son, Julius, of Newton; 
a sister, Mrs. Albert Deja of Two Rivers, and three brothers, Joseph and 
John Peaschek of Two Rivers and Paul Peaschek of Manitowoc survive.
The Rev. Anthony Betlej will officiate at the requiem mass to be celebrated 
in the St. Casimir Catholic church Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock. Short 
services will be held at the Leschke funeral home at 8:30 a.m. The body may 
be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 21, 1943  P. 2


ANNA ROHDE   (d. 1965)

Mrs. Edward Rohde, 84, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Monday at home after a 
short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. Robert Berg will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Rohde, nee Anna Siewert, was born Jan. 15, 1881, at Cleveland, daughter 
of the late Lawrence and Antoinette Leschke Siewert. She was married to 
Edward Rohde Nov. 25, 1908, at Newton. The couple operated a cheese factory. 
She was a member of the Rosary Society.
Survivors are the husband, two daughters, Miss Felicia, at home and Mrs. 
S.J. (Ruth) Andrews, of LaMesa, Calif., a son, Gerard, at home and a grandson, 
First Lt. Andrew Andrews. Two sons, four brothers and two sisters preceded her 
in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 6, 1965  P. 3


ANTON ROHDE

LEAVES MANY RELATIVES
Large Family Survives Anton Rohde, Who Died at Newton
Anton Rohde, well known resident of the town of Newton, 
died Sunday night at 11 o’clock. Mr. Rohde had suffered 
for months from tuberculosis of the stomach. He was 27 
years old, and is survived by a wife, two children, 
parents and five brothers and five sisters. Mr. Rohde 
was elected town clerk of the town of Newton last spring, 
but resigned owing to his business matters. Most of his 
relatives live in this county. He was a cheese maker, 
having his factory at Newton. The funeral will be held 
Wednesday morning from the Catholic Church at Nordheim.  
Manitowoc Daily Herald  June 17, 1912 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


EDWARD ROHDE

Edward Rohde, 94, of 8638 Northeim La., Newton, died Sunday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco 
will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rohde was born Aug. 2, 1882, at Manitowoc, son of the late Martin and 
Mary Welnoch Rohde. He was a lifelong Manitowoc County resident and married 
Anna Siewert Nov. 25, 1908, at St. Casimir Church. Mr. Rohde was one of the 
founders and elected to the board of directors of Newton State Bank in 1923. 
He served as its president from 1923 to 1962 and continued as a member of 
the board of directors until 1970. He was also owner of Lakeshore Dairy of 
Newton, founded by the Rohde family in 1884, past member of Knights of 
Columbus Council 710 and Holy Name Society of St. Casimir Church. Mrs. Rohde 
preceded him in death in April of 1965.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Francis (Ruth) Andrews, of La Mesa, 
Calif., and Miss Felicia Rohde, of Newton; a sister, Mrs. Helen Kuffel, of 
Manitowoc; a grandson, Maj. Andrew E. Andrews, of West Point, N.Y., and three 
great granddaughters, Marissa, Margaret Ann and Michelle. Three sons, John, 
Ralph and Gerard; five brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a 
memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday. 
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, March 2, 1977 P. 22
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(7 Aug. 1882/Feb. 1977/SSDI)


FELICIA ROHDE

Miss Felicia M. Rohde, 67, of Park View Haven Apartments, 1325 N. 8th St., 
Manitowoc, a former Northeim resident, died late Tuesday morning, January 13, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles W. Mocco will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Rohde was born March 10, 1913, at Newton, Wis., daughter of the late Ed 
and Anna Siewert Rohde. She was a resident of Manitowoc County. She attended 
Manitowoc county Schools and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was 
also a graduate of Burnham’s School of Cosmetology at Chicago. 
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Colonel F.J. Andrews 
of LaMesa, Calif., and a nephew, Colonel A. E. Andrews of Los Alamos, New 
Mexico. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Ralph and Gerhard.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a 
prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 1981  p.3


GERARD ROHDE

Gerard Rohde, 52, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. J. L. Bestler 
will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rohde was born Aug. 9, 1923, at Manitowoc, son of Ed Rohde and the late 
Anna Siewert Rohde.
Due to an accidental shooting in 1938, Mr. Rohde was paralyzed from the waist 
down and confined to a wheel chair. He was a junior at Lincoln High School, 
Manitowoc, at the time, but was able to complete high school at home and 
became a professional artist, receiving his degree in art from the University 
of Wisconsin. He did the art work for the Masquers. 
Survivors include his father, Ed, of Rt. 1, Newton, and two sisters, Mrs. 
Francis J. Andrews, of LaMesa, Calif., and Miss Felicia Rohde, of Rt. 1, Newton. 
A brother, Ralph, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, where a 
memorial service will be at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, August 22, 1975  P. 14


JULIUS ROHDE

Julius Rohde, 62, formerly of 1914 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Leschke-Begner Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Newton, the Rev. 
Robert Berg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rohde was born July 3, 1902, at Newton, son of the late Martin and Anna 
Peaschek Rohde. He married Zita Gallagher Nov. 24, 1927, at St. Isidore 
Catholic Church, Osman. His wife died Dec. 8, 1962. Mr. Rohde had been 
employed 14 years by Manitowoc Portland Cemetn Co. 
Surviving is a son, (private); two daughters, (private) and six grandchildren. 
A sister preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 25, 1964   P. 2


LEE J. ROHDE

Lee J. Rohde, age 76, formerly of 3100 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
May 25, 2004, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2004, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial at St. Casimir Church Cemetery, 
Northeim. 
Lee was born Jan. 12, 1928, in Manitowoc, son of the late Julius and Zeta Gallagher 
Rohde. He was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1947. Lee served with the 
National Guard Company E, 127th Infantry Division for seven years receiving his 
honorable discharge with the rank of sergeant. Lee was employed with Medusa Portland 
Cement of Manitowoc for 30 years as an electrician and later as a lab technician 
until his retirement in 1979. He also owned and operated Lee's Shoe Repair for seven 
years located on Buffalo Street. Lee was a member of Manitowoc County Coon Hunters 
Club. 
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Joan and Jeff Mitchell, Menasha; 
Barb and Mike Schaff, Manitowoc; a son: Dave Rohde, Manitowoc; mother of the children: 
Rose Marie Rohde, Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Justin and Jessica Mitchell; a sister: 
Elaine Schultz, Green Bay; a brother-in-law: Everett Schwalbe, Fond du Lac; special 
cousin and friend: LaVerne Foerg, Manitowoc; and a special friend: Ray Opichka, 
Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was 
also preceded in death by a sister: Jean Schwalbe; and a brother-in-law: James Schultz. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (TODAY), where a prayer service 
will be held at 7 p.m. led by Paul Gleichner. 
The family will also greet relatives and friends Friday morning at St. Thomas the 
Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 
10:30 a.m. 
Lee was a wonderful husband, father and friend who had a genuine appreciation for 
the outdoors and nature. He especially enjoyed woodworking projects, raising animals, 
raccoon hunting and fishing. Lee will always be dearly loved and missed by all who 
knew him. 
"God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be; So He put His arms around him, 
and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him 
fade away; Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart 
stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us, 
He only takes the best."
Herald Times Reporter, May 2004


MABEL M. ROHDE

Mrs. Mabel Rohde, the former Mabel Pinter of Osman, died early Tuesday morning 
at Milwaukee where she had been residing in recent years.
Funeral services have been tentatively set for Friday morning at St. Sebastian 
Catholic Church, Milwaukee, with burial at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1955  P. 17 
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Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Rohde, 58, a native of Manitowoc County, who
died unexpectedly of a heart attack early Tuesday morning at the home, 1759 N.
55th St., Milwaukee, will be at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Sebastian Catholic Church
in that city.
Burial will be in the St. Casimir Catholic Church Cemetery at Northeim, 
Manitowoc County about noon.
The former Mable Pinter, daughter of the late John and Mrs. Emma Pinter, was
born in the town of Meeme on Feb. 14, 1897. After her marriage to Thomas Rohde
the couple operated a cheese factory at Osman. About 21 years ago they left
Osman and for the past 15 years resided at Milwaukee. Mrs. Rhode attended
Osman grade schools and in 1915 was graduated from Manitowoc County Teachers
College. She taught for a time in county schools.
Mrs. Rohde is survived by four sons, Roger, Gayes, Paul and Thomas of Milwaukee;
three daughters, Mrs. Richard Hookert and Mrs. Raymond McCarthy of Milwaukee
and Mrs. Harry Bright of Marquette, Mich.; mother, Mrs. Emma Pinter, who
resided with her; six brothers, Matt, Al, Orrin and Glenn of Milwaukee, Jack
of Detroit and Harvey of Tomahawk, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. George Frieke(?)
and Mrs. Victor Diederich of Milwaukee and Mrs. Harvey Peterson of Union City,
N.J.; and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Rohde died four years ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 14, 1955 p.25
(Also Two Rivers Reporter, Dec. 14, 1955 p.9)
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NEWTON—Burial rites for Mrs. Tom Rohde, nee Mabel Piner (sic), were held at 
St. Casimir Cemetery, Nordheim, at 12:30 p.m. last Friday. The Rev. L. L. 
Lisowski, pastor of St. Casimirs, officiated. Funeral services were held at 
9 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Milwaukee. 
Pallbearers were six brothers of the deceased: Jack Pinter of Detroit, Mich; 
Orrin, Matt, Glenn and Al Pinter of Milwaukee and Harvey Pinter of Tomahawk. 
Attending the services at Milwaukee and Nordheim were Mrs. Emil Chermak, Mrs. 
Roy Christephal, Mrs. Leo Kattner, John Bonk and Mrs. Marie Hoeffner, Manitowoc, 
and Mr. and Mrs. John Masiak, and Mrs. Nick Kuffel, Newton.
Mrs. Rohde was a native of Osman and many friends from there were present at 
the graveside.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 23, 1955  P. 17 


MARTIN ROHDE    (d. 1914)

Martin Rohde, Sr., one of the oldest settlers of Newton, 
and a well liked citizen, died at the home of his son, 
Ed. Rohde, at Northheim Monday, Nov. 30th, and will be 
buried Thursday, Dec. 3rd.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 3, 1914 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Martin Rhode(sic) Dead-
Martin Rhode, a well known Newton resident and father of A. Rhode, 
of the firm of Karnofsky & Rhode, this city, died at his home 
yesterday, aged 74 years. He had been a resident of Newton for 
thirty years and was engaged in farming. A widow, five sons and 
four daughters survive.
Funeral arrangements have not been made as yet.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 30, 1914 P.8


MARTIN ROHDE   (d. 1948)

Martin Rohde, 73, of route 1, Manitowoc, former county cheesemaker, died
at Holy Family hospital early Wednesday evening following a lingering
illness.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the St. Joseph Catholic church.
Silver Lake, with the Rev. Traeger officiating. Burial will be in the St.
Casimir cemetery, Northeim.
Born in this city in 1875, Mr. Rohde married the former (can't read) Peaschek
in 1901. She preceded him in death about six years ago.
The deceased operated cheese factories in numerous Manitowoc county locations
until his retirement several years ago.
Surviving are a son, Julius, of route 1, Manitowoc; daughter, Mrs. Earl
Reinertson of Loyal, Wis.; three brothers, Edward Rohde of Newton, Frank of
Sheboygan and Thomas of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Glomski and
Mrs. Ignatz Bonk of this city and Mrs. Nick Kuffel of Newton, and four grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the Leschke funeral home from 7:30 p.m. Friday 
until the time of services Saturday morning.
The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 5, 1948


MARYANNA ROHDE

MRS. M. ROHDE DIES, NEWTON
Came Here From Germany 64 Years Ago; Husband Dead
Mrs. Mary Rohde, 88, who came to Manitowoc with her husband from Germany 68 
years ago, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nick Kuffel, 
at Nordheim. For over 80 years she resided in the town of Newton.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rohde will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from St. 
Casimir’s Catholic Church at Nordheim, with internment beside the remains of 
her husband, in the adjoining cemetery.  
Born Mary Welneak in Germany 88 years ago, she was married there 68 years ago 
to Martin Rohde.  Shortly after they came to this country and settled in 
Manitowoc.  Later they moved to Newton to engage in farming.  Mr. Rohde died 
19 years ago.  
Five daughters, Mrs. Michael Jagodinsky and Mrs.  Ignatz Bonk, city, Mrs. Henry 
Kasten, Mrs. Frank Glomski and Mrs. Nick Kuffel of Newton, five sons John, city, 
Martin and Edward of Newton, Frank of Sheboygan, and Thomas of Osman survive. 
There are also 41 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
The remains were removed to the home in Nordheim from the Beduhn and Goets 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers and may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral.  
The Manitowoc Harold-Times  Monday, August 28, 1933
(Son Anton Rohde preceded her in death in 1912; added by family member.)
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(I would like to have entered on St. Casimir Church Cemetery page my great 
grand mother's name and dates. She was missed because she does not have a 
grave stone. She does have a sizeable stone pot. She buried between my 
Grandfather Anton and his Dad Martin Rohde. I know that St Casimir's Parish 
does not have any records on the buried in its cemetery. It took me a while 
to check the Geenbay diocese records which I did last September and found 
the following information; Her name is Maryanna (nee Melnik) Rohde, born 
April 1845/Died August 27, 1933. I also have pictures of her open grave at 
the site mentioned above. If more information or verification is needed 
please let me know. Sent in by family member/see contributors page)


RALPH ROHDE

Ralph Rohde, 46, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, of injuries incurred in a fall at his home Wednesday. 
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke and Bergner 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Casimir Catholic 
Church, Northeim, with the Rev. Adam Makurnas officiating. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rohde was born Mar. 22, 1916, at Newton, son of Edward and Anna Siewert 
Rohde. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and was graduated 
from the University of Wisconsin dairy course. He operated the Rohde Dairy 
until that business was purchased by Sorge Dairy Co. in 1956. He was a member 
of Manitowoc County Kennel Club and of the Pointing Dog Club of the county and 
a member of the Holy Name Society of his church. He never married.
Among survivors are his parents; a brother, Gerard at home; two sisters, Miss 
Felicia of Chicago and Mrs. (Col.) F.J. Andrews of El Cajon, Calif., and a 
nephew. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 
o’clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 9, 1962  P. 11


THOMAS ROHDE

Funeral services for Thomas A. Rohde, 59, formerly of Newton, who
died in Milwaukee, will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Sebastian
Church in Milwaukee. Burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Newton.
Survivors are his wife, the former Mabel Pinter; three daughters,
two sons; two brothers, Edward of Newton and Frank of Sheboygan;
three sisters, Mrs. Nick Kuffel of Newton and Mrs. Julia Bonk and
Mrs. Mary Glomlski of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 3, 1951  p.2


ZITA ROHDE

Mrs. Julius Rohde, 59, of 1914 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver 
Lake, with the Rev. Daniel Hurley officiating. Burial will be in St. 
Casimir Church Cemetery, Northeim.
She was born July 2, 1903, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Daniel and 
Mary White Gallagher. She attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated 
from Manitowoc County Normal School. She was a teacher at Spring Valley 
for seven years. She was married to Julius Rohde Nov. 24, 1926, at Osman. 
She was a member of the Christian Mothers of the church.
Among survivors are her husband, a son, (private); two daughters, (private); 
a brother, Maurice of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Richard Schroeder of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Frank Augustine of St. Nazianz and Mrs. Edward Schnell of 
Milwaukee and five grandchildren. A brother and a sister also preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 
8 o’clock this Monday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 10, 1962  P. 11


JOSEPH P. SADLER

Joseph John Sadler, 66, of 1133-A S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis., where he had been a patient 
four weeks.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. 
John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Sadler was born Oct. 6, 1896, at Calumet, Mich., son of the late 
Matthew and Josephine Fritzel Sadler. July 31, 1928, he married Martha 
Kortas at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple made its 
permanent residence at Manitowoc where he was employed as a marine 
engineer on the ship South American the past 15 years and had worked 
on the Great Lakes the past 40 years. He was a member of the MEBA and 
a veteran of World War I where he served in the Cavalry Corps. 
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Chester Partenski of Manitowoc; 
three brothers, John of Milwaukee, Henry of Detroit and Frank of North 
Forks, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Andrew Perenchio of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna 
Glisch of Oak Creek, Wis., and Mrs. Philip Engelhart of Milwaukee; and a 
granddaughter, Juliane. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. by friends and members of the parish. Military 
graveside rites will be conducted by Otto Oas Post 659, Veterans of 
Foreign Wars. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 31, 1963  P. 11
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(Note: There is an entry for Martha and Joseph in Calvary, Manitowoc. The 
cem. office in Calvary and for St. Casimir determined they are both now here 
at St. Casimir/Joseph was probably moved by Martha before she died)


MARTHA K. SADLER

Mrs. Martha K. Sadler, 82, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday, June 7, at Park 
Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Rev. Eugene Brochtrup will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Northeim. There will be no Sunday or Monday visitation at the funeral home. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Sadler, nee Martha Kathryn Kortas, was born February 26, 1903, in the town 
of Newton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Paul and Anna Hills Kortas. 
She married Joseph J. Sadler on July 31, 1928, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death on January 31, 1963.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Goethke of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Theresa 
Craney of Milwaukee; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Heln Kortas and Mrs. Ruth Kortas 
of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, 
Gloria Sadler Partenski, a granddaughter, Julie Partenski, seven brothers, Tony, 
John, Joseph, Erwin, William, Louis and Edward Kortas, and a sister, Mrs. Mary 
Kortas Kuffel.
Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 1985 P. 3


HARRIET A. SCHARENBROCH

Harriet A. Scharenbroch, age 76, a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, and 
formerly of Cleveland, Wis., died Thursday, June 15, 1995, at Park Lawn Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 1995, at St. Wendel 
Catholic Church, Cleveland. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
Rev. Mike Flanary with burial to follow in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim, 
Wis.
Mrs. Scharenbroch was born June 13, 1919, at Newton, Wis., daughter of the 
late Jacob and Vanda Pekarske Zych. On June 3, 1941, she married Leander J. 
Scharenbroch at Newton. Mr. Scharenbroch preceded her in death November 26, 
1984. She was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church and the Church's Christian 
Women.
Survivors incude two daughters, Joyce (Jim) Dhein, Cedarburg, Monica (Jim) Sims, 
Green Bay; a sister, Helen Kollath, Manitowoc, a sister-in-law, Beatrice 
Steinbruecker, Sheboygan; seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.
Friends may call at St. Wendel's Catholic Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 
the time of services at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1995 P. A2


LEANDER J. SCHARENBROCH

Mr. Leander J. (Schamy) Scharenbroch, 72, of 858 Linden Street, Cleveland, 
Wisconsin, died Monday afternoon, November 26, at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Bernard Geimer and burial will be in St. 
Casimir's Cemetery, Northeim, Wisconsin.
Mr. Scharenbroch was born October 8, 1912, at Cleveland, Wisconsin, son of the 
late Peter and Theresa Jackel Scharenbroch. He was an employee of R.P. Jost 
Company in Cleveland and then he also was employed later at R.P. Honold Plumbing 
Company in Sheboygan and finally he retired as Chief Engineer from St. Nicholas 
Hospital in Sheboygan after 17 years of employment. Mr. Scharenbroch was a member 
of St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, and the Southeastern Wisconsin Hospital 
Engineers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Harriet; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Jim 
Dhein of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and Monica and Jim Sims of Green Bay; a sister, 
Beatrice Steinbruecker of Sheboygan; a grandson, six granddaughters, other relatives 
and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. led by Father Geimer.
Herald Times Reporter, November 27, 1984 P. 3


MATHIAS SCHERER

Death in Town Newton on 04 July of 81-year old Mathias Scherer who has
been a resident of that town since 1852. Mr. Scherer leaves a widow and 6
children. He was buried in the Catholic Cemetery of Newton.
Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906
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Mathias Scherer
birth: 24 February 1827 Germany
death: 4 July 1906 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1906 Newton, Wis.
spouse: Elizabeth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Order For Proof of Will.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mathias Scherer, Sr., deceased. In Probate.
An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Mathias 
Scherer, Sr., of Town of Newton, in said County, having been delivered into said 
Court:
And John Scherer, of Town of Newton in said County, having presented to said Court 
his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said 
Mathias Scherer, Sr., died testate, at Town of Newton, in said County, on the 4th 
day of July, 1906; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased, and that 
John Scherer is named therein as Executor, and praying that said Instrument be 
proven and admitted to Probate and that letters Testamentary be thereon issued to 
John Scherer.
It is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of 
said last Will and Testament be taken, at a Special term of said County Court, to 
be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 28th day of 
August, 1906, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given 
by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the 
time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc 
County.
Dated August 1st, 1906.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 9, 1906 P. 4


JOSEPH SCHMATZ

Joseph B. (Kelly) Schmatz, 82, of 4630 Hwy. 141, Manitowoc, died late Wednesday 
afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be in St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. 
Charles W. Mocco will officiate and burial  will be in the church cemetery. 
Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Schmatz by American Legion Drews-
Bleser Post 88 of Manitowoc. Complete time and date details will be announced 
later by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schmatz was born March 8, 1895 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late Frank and Anna Bauman Schmatz. He was a veteran of World War I and was a 
member of American Legion Drews-Bleser Post 88 for more than 35 years. He married 
Mary Schiels Jan. 14, 1925 in St. Ann Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He was employed 
with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. and also farmed in the Town of Newton for many 
years. He was a member of St. Casimir Holy Name Society and was treasurer of the 
church for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Schmatz celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary in 1975.
Survivors include his wife, three sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Marilyn 
Schmatz and Robert and Delores Schmatz of Manitowoc and Joseph and Lois Schmatz 
of Rt. 2, Cato; four daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Ray Musial and Fran and 
Harold McDonnell of Manitowoc, Marion and James Dhein of Sherwood and Ann and 
Milton Hassemer of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; two brothers, Frank X. Schmatz of Charlevoix, 
Mich., and Clarence Schmatz of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. C.J. (Hilda) Wittak 
of Green Bay and Mrs. Ed (Cecilia) Tompkins of California, 25 grandchildren and 
four great grandchildren. Five brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Herald Times Reporter, December 15, 1977 P. 3


MARY E. SCHMATZ

Mary Elizabeth Schmatz, age 92, formerly of 4630 Cty. Road CR, Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday afternoon, June 14, 1994, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 1994, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Michael Flanary with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The former Mary Elizabeth Schiesl was born November 26, 1901, in Whitelaw, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Licht Schiesl. She married 
Joseph B. (Kelly) Schmatz on January 14, 1925, at St. Ann's Catholic 
Church, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death December 14, 1977. Mrs. 
Schmatz was a member of St. Casimir Rosary and Altar Society and the 
American Legion Auxiliary Post #88.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Marilyn 
Schmatz, Manitowoc, Joseph and Lois Schmatz, rural Cato, Robert and 
Delores Schmatz, Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and 
Ray Musial, Manitowoc, Marion and James Dhein, Sherwood, Wis., Fran and 
Harold McDonnell, Manitowoc, Ann and Milton Hassemer, Francis Creek; 25 
grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one sister, Elizabeth Zipperer, 
Manitowoc; one brother and five sisters-in-law, Herbert and Delphine 
Schiesl, Frances Schiesl, Hilda Schiesl, Bernadine Schiesl, all of 
Manitowoc, Hilda Wittak, Green Bay; a brother-in-law, Frank X. Schmatz, 
Charlevoix, Mich.; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was also preceded in death by six brothers, Edmund, Geroge, 
Nick, Frank, Joseph and Reuben and one sister, Ida.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. this Wednesday, 
June 15, 1994, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. 
Michael Flanary.
Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 1994 P. A2
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(26 Nov. 1901/14 June 1994/SSDI)


DONALD E. SCHWOERER

Donald E. Schoerer, 43, of 4815 County Highway CR, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday at University Hospital, Madison, following a lengthy 
illness.
He was born May 5, 1942, in Newton, a son of Bernard and Lorena 
Schnell Schwoerer. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School 
in 1960.
Mr. Schwoerer served in the Vietnam War in 1965 and 1966.
On May 20, 1967, he married Kathy Schroeder in Manitowoc.
He was employed at Northeast Asphalt Co.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco will officiate. His 
body will be cremated.
Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of services 
Saturday. There will be no Friday visitation at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc.
Unknown Paper  May, 1985
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Mr. Donald E. Schwoerer, 43, of 4815 County CR, Manitowoc, died Thursday, May 
23, at University Hospital, Madison.
Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Charles Mocco. 
Cremation will have taken place.
Mr. Schwoerer was born May 5, 1942, at Newton, Wisconsin, son of Bernard and 
Lorena Schnell Schwoerer. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class 
of 1960. Mr. Schwoerer served in the United States Army in Vietnam during 1965 
and 1966. He married the former Kathy A. Schroeder on May 20, 1967, at Manitowoc. 
After their marriage the couple resided in Milwaukee for two years prior to 
moving to their present address. Mr. Schwoerer was employed by Northeast Asphalt 
Company and was a member of the Laborers Union 1086.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy; a son, Dean at home; a daughter, Sandra at 
home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schwoerer of Kiel; a brother and sister-
in-law, Dennis and Carol Schwoerer of Newton; two sisters and a brother-in-law, 
Dorothy Tobin of Chilton and Denise and Michael Bittner of Newton, and his mother-
in-law, Mrs. Clara Schroeder of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews.
The family will greet friends at the church from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time 
of services. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 1985 P. 3


KATHERYN SCHWOERER

Katheryn A. "Kathy" Schwoerer, age 68, of Manitowoc, died Sunday, June 10, 
2012 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Kathy was born April 23, 1944 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ernest and 
Clara (Stransky) Schroeder. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, 
Class of 1962. On May 20, 1967 she married Donald E. Schwoerer. He preceded her 
in death on May 23, 1985. Kathy and her husband resided in Clover for many years. 
She worked as an office supervisor and tax preparer for H&R Block for over 20 
years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) She is further survived by nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the services will be the 
Rev. David Zimmerman. Cremation has taken place and her remains will be laid to 
rest at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assiting the Schwoerer family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Rivers Bend 
Health and Rehabilitation Center and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the 
care and compassion shown to Kathy and her family.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


MARIE SCHEFSKY

..Saturday, by the pastor, Rev. Donald Elverman. Burial will take place in St. 
Casmir's Cemetery, Town of Newton. The mass will be preceded by family rites at 
9:30 a.m. at the Habermann Funeral Home where friends may call after 4 p.m. 
Friday. A parish vigil will be held there at 8 p.m. Friday evening.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.
Sheboygan Press, Thursday, July 6, 1989  P. 7
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Mrs. John Barchacky (sic), 76, of 4805 Najacht Road, died Wednesday, July 5, 1989, 
at St. Nicholas Hospital.
There were two errors in yesterday's obituary. She was a daughter of the late 
Joseph and Amalia Scharhaufer Gangelbauer and her first husband as the late Milton 
Schefsky.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Dominic Catholic Church 
with visitation today at the Habermann Funeral Home.
Sheboygan Press, Friday, July 7, 1989  P. 11


MILTON SCHEFSKY

Milton F. Schefsky, 56, of R. 3, Manitowoc, a former Sheboygan resident, died 
Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Mr. Schefsky was owner and operator of the Schefsky Elector Co. at Newton.
He was born in Sheboygan Sept. 23, 1908, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand 
Schefsky and was married to Marie Gangelbauer in Sheboygan Aug. 19, 1931. They 
lived in Sheboygan until 1946 and since then at Newton.
Surviving are his wife; a son, three grandchildren; three brothers, Arthur and 
Fred, both of Sheboygan, and Carl, Tillamook, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Blanche 
Lensmire, Cascade. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic 
Church, Newton, following brief family rites at Gerend’s Funeral Home at 9:30.
The Rev. Robert Berg, pastor, will be the celebrant of the requiem high Mass.
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday. The parish vigil will 
be Monday evening at 8 o’clock.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, February 13, 1965 – P. 10


ELAINE M. SICKINGER

Elaine M. Sickinger, age 61, of 4116 Cty. Hwy. C, Manitowoc, died late Sunday 
evening, September 14, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Friday, September 19, 1997, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry with 
burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The former Elaine Brandl was born February 29, 1936, in Manitowoc Rapids, daughter 
of Reinhardt Brandl and the late Genevieve Kuehnl Brandl. She was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School class of 19554. On March 7, 1959, she married Robert "Buck" 
Sickinger Sr. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The couple resided in Germany 
and Illinois prior to settling in Manitowoc County in 1964. He preceded her in 
death July 23, 1989. Elaine was employed by Foley Manufacturing Company for 28 years 
and also by H&R Block for eight years. She was a member of the Manitowoc County Coon 
Hunters, St. Casimir Catholic Church and Rosary Society, and Catholic Knights Branch 
#298.
Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Neil and Laurie Sickinger, Robert 
Sickinger Jr., all of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and Andrew 
Janda, Manitowoc, Natalie and Robert Geiger, Two Rivers, Ellen and Tom Kohlmann, 
Kiel; eight grandchildren, Ashley and Brent Sickinger, Aaron and Lucas Geiger, Katie, 
Jodie, Jayson and Kellie Kohlmann; her father, Reinhardt Brandl, Manitowoc; three 
brothers and two sisters-in-law, Art Brandl, West Allis; Pat and Sue Brandl, Dennis 
and Linda Brandl, all of Manitowoc Rapids; a sister and brother-in-law, Lou Ann and 
Marc Samz, Manitowoc Rapids; a sister-in-law, Marge Brandl, Manitowoc Rapids; a 
brother-in-law, Donald Sickinger, Manitowoc; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, 
Jeanette and Louis Brandes, Reedsville, Catherine and Matt Muhowski, Cato, Bertha 
Ciske, Newport Ritchie, Fla. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives, 
special friends, co-workers, and a special aunt and uncle, Virginia and Erwin Kubsch. 
She was also preceded in death by her mother; two brothers, Elmer and Wayne Brandl; 
her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Victor and Emma Sickinger; and a sister-in-law, 
Marge Sickinger.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Foundation.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Mom had a heart of gold, always, putting others first before her own needs. She will 
be sadly missed by her family, friends and any that ever made her acquaintance.
Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 1997 P. A2


EMMA L. SICKINGER

Emma L. Sickinger, age 85, formerly of 7311 Northeim Road, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday evening, March 12, 1996, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, 1996, at St. 
Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. Dave Beaudry with burial to follow at the church 
cemetery.
The former Emma Krueger was born November 22, 1910, in Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late William and Mary Robinson Krueger. On July 3, 1929, she married 
Victor Sickinger in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 22, 
1980.
Survivors include one son Donald Sickinger, Manitowoc; three daughters and 
two sons-in-law, Bertha Ciske, New Port Richie, Fla., Jeanette and Louis 
Brandes, Maple Grove, Catherine and Matt Muhowski, Clarks Mills; one 
daughter-in-law, Elaine Sickinger, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, 
Otto and Edith Krueger, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Caroline Kaderabek, 
Manitowoc, Elizabeth Sickinger, Green Bay. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren; 
36 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; neices, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Robert and 
Gerald; infant twins, Gene and June; two brothers, Charles and William; four 
sisters, Anna Hynek, Dora Kadow, Margaret Stryzewski, and infant Bertha; and 
one daughter-in-law, Marjorie Sickinger.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim, from 3 p.m. Friday until the time of service at 5:30 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with the funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 1996 P. A2


ROBERT O. SICKINGER

Robert O. (Buck) Sickinger Sr., 52 of 4116 County Highway C., 
Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, July 23, 1989 at St. Vincent 
Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 10:15 am Wednesday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 am at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. Rev. Charles W. Macco will reside at 
the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Sickinger was born January 13, 1937 at Manitowoc, son of Emma 
Krueger Sickinger and the late Victor Sickinger. He resided in 
Manitowoc all of his life. He married Elaine Brandl March 7, 1959 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Mr. Sickinger was presently 
employed as a Welder for Frame Engineering, Port Washington, 
Wisconsin. He had also been employed at Manitowoc Engineering and 
also owned and operated Bob’s Trapping and Fishing Supply. Mr. 
Sickinger was a Veteran of Vietnam Conflict, 21 years of service 
with the Armed Forces, 11 years active duty with United States 
Marine and United States Army and served 10 years with the National 
Guard and the Seabees. Mr. Sickinger was a member of Veteran of 
Foreign Wars Post 8974 of Cleveland, Wisconsin. He was a member 
of Manitowoc County Coon Hunters Club, St. Casimir Parish and 
served as Town of Newton Constable for 8 years.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine, two sons and a daughter-in-law, 
Neil and Laurie Sickinger and Robert Sickinger Jr., all of Manitowoc; 
three daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and Jim Ladwig of Manitowoc, 
Natalie and Robert Geiger of Two Rivers, Ellen and Tom Kohlmann of 
Manitowoc; his mother, Emma Sickinger; a brother and sister-in-law, 
Donald and Marge Sickinger of Manitowoc; three sisters and two 
brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Louis Brandl of Reedsville, Catherine 
and Matt Muhowski of Cato and Bertha Cishe of Mequon; his father-in-
law, Reinhardt Brandl and two grandchildren, Ashley and Brent 
Sickinger. He was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister and 
his mother-in-law, Genevieve Brandl.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm 
Tuesday. The V.F.W. Post No. 8974 of Cleveland, Wisconsin, will meet 
at the funeral home in a body at 7:30 pm Tuesday and a prayer service 
will be 8 pm by Father Charles W. Mocco.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., July 24, 1989 page B6


VICTOR C. SICKINGER

Victor G. Sickinger, 73, of 7311 Northeim Road, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
Feb. 22, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 
10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Sickinger was born July 13, 1906, at Two Rivers, son of the late George and 
Anna Muletter Sickinger. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life. He married 
Emma Krueger July 3, 1929, at Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary last July. Prior to his retirement in 1968, Mr. Sickinger had 
been employed at the Medussa Portland Cement Company as a chemist for over 30 
years.
Survivors include his wife, Emma; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Marjorie 
Sickinger and Robert and Elaine Sickinger of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-
law, Jeanette and Louis Brandes of Maple Grove, Catherine and Matt Muhowski of Clarks 
Mills, and Mrs. Bertha Ciske of Mequon; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Krueger of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Claude of Wisconsin Rapids; 24 grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three children and three brothers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday were a prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 1980 P.3
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(Note: obit reads he died Feb. 22, but is in the Feb. 21 paper)


ALEX SIERACKI

Smashup Is Fatal to County Driver
Alex Sieracki Dies Saturday Station Wagon Strikes Culvert
(paragraph not transcribed about no. of traffic fatalities)
Sieracki was killed about 8 p.m. when his 1946 model station wagon
crashed into a driveway culvert a half mile east of Newton Station 
on County Highway U. County traffic police said it was raining at 
the time.
(paragraph not transcribed describing injuries)
Runs Off Road
Police reported that the eastbound vehicle in which Sieracki was the
lone occupant ran off the right side of the highway for no apparent
reason and continued down the ditch into the driveway culvert leading
into a field on the Otto Stuckman property. The impact apparently
tossed Sieracki against the right front windshield which was broken
out.
County Highway U runs only about two miles in length from Newton to
Northeim, according to officers. The shoulder of the road at the point
of the accident is relatively narrow and was in a soft condition due
to rainfall.
Capt. Henry Pleuss of the county traffic police said Sieracki was 
apparently on his way to a home where he has been staying on South 10th
Street just south of Silver Creek Park. He had been helping with seeding
operations on a brother's farm in the Newton area earlier.
Native of Manitowoc
Sieracki was born Oct. 9, 1906 in the city, son of the late Anton and 
Anna Mrotek Sieracki. He was a farmer. In 1951 he married Mrs. Rose
Prieble. She died Dec. 19, 1953.
Surviving are a step-son (private); eight brothers, John and William
of Rt. 1, Newton, Max and Sylvester of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Henry, 
Edwin, Danial(sic) and stanley , of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; and a sister,
Mrs. Clarence Hein, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home
and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Letz will
officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 7, 1958 p.1


CATHERINE O. SIERACKI

Catherine O. Sieracki, age 87, formerly of 3913 Clover Road and a current resident 
of the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
Sept. 2, 2009, at the center.
She was born on March 31, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Matthew and 
Odelia (Trost) Hein. On July 1, 1944, she married Stanley Sieracki at St. Andrew 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Catherine was a member of the Rosary Society at St. 
Casimir Catholic Church. She enjoyed baking and decorating cakes.
Survivors include her husband: Stanley Sieracki, Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-
in-law: Diane and John Matthias, Manitowoc, Mary Kutil,Wausau; four sons and three 
daughter-in-law: Tony and Margie Sieracki, Manitowoc, Fred and Susan Sieracki, Newton, 
Stanley Sieracki Jr., Manitowoc, Steven and Susan Sieracki, Manitowoc; twenty 
grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and one brother and four sisters-in-law: 
Marshall Hein, Elaine Hein, Jenny Hein, Lucy Sieracki, all of Manitowoc, and Evelyn 
Sieracki, Newton. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
also preceded in death by one son-in-law: Bill Kutil, 11 brothers: Philip, Nicholas, 
Clarence, William, Peter, Matthew, Joe, Leonard, Anton, Walter and Fred Hein; and 
three sisters: Irene Gadzinski, Margaret Popp and Mary Jane Mecca.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at St. Thomas the 
Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, 
Newton, from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Manitowoc Health & 
Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate care and support given to Catherine and 
her family.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 4, 2009  P. A3


DANIEL SIERACKI

Daniel J. Sieracki, age 81, of 4218 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
February 9, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2000, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Roman Zbieranski O.F.M., with burial to follow at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
He was born May 20, 1918, in the town of Manitowoc, son of the late Andrew and Anna 
Mrotek Sieracki. On September 4, 1944, he married the former Lucy Abbet in Manitowoc. 
The couple celebrated 55 years of marriage. The couple also owned and operated the 
Sieracki potato farm all of their lives and is still operated by the family today. 
Mr. Sieracki was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He also enjoyed the outdoors, 
hunting, and ice fishing and was an avid reader.
Survivors include his wife, Lucy Sieracki, Manitowoc; two sons, Louis Sieracki and 
Howard Sieracki, both of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mildred Sieracki and Rita Sieracki, 
both of Milwaukee; one grand-daughter, Denise; one grandson, Alex; one great grandson, 
Xakorie; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Max and Marguerite Sieracki, Crivitz, 
William and Evelyn Sieracki, Newton, Stanley and Catherine Sieracki, Clover; one sister, 
Blanche Hein, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law, Joseph Shimon, Manitowoc. Also surviving 
are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by five 
brothers, Alex, Edwin, Henry, Sylvester and John; a sister, Gustie and a brother-in-law, 
Clarence Hein.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. 
Friday and Saturday morning at St. Mary Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of 
service at 10 a.m.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Barylak and the nurses of the Oncology Unit at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center, for the wonderful care given to Daniel.
Herald Times Reporter, February 10, 2000  P. A2


EDWIN SIERACKI

Edwin Sieracki, 58, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where he was a patient 10 days.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in St. 
Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Sieracki was born March 9, 1909, at Manitowoc, son of the late Andrew and 
Anna Mrotek Sieracki. He owned and operated a farm in the Town of Newton, was 
owner-operator of the Log Cabin Tavern in the township 10 years, and owned and 
operated cottages at Crooked Lake, Wis., several years before he retired due 
to ill health two and a half years ago.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Clarence Heln, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; seven 
brothers, John, of Shawano, Henry, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, Sylvester, of Manitowoc, 
Max, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, William of Rt. 1, Newton, and Daniel and Stanley, of 
Rt. 3, Manitowoc. A brother, Alex, and a sister, Gustie, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday when the rosary will 
be recited. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 8, 1967  P. 3


JOHN SIERACKI

John Sieracki, age 95, of 1325 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, 
February 17, 1995, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 1995, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Northeim. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Michael Flanary with 
burial to follow at the St. Casimir Church Cemetery.
He was born April 18, 1899, in Manitowoc, Wis., son of the late Andrew and Anna 
Mrotek Sieracki. He married the former Mary Krause on June 27, 1922, in Reedsville, 
Wis. She preceded him in death on September 19, 1963. Mr. Sieracki was employed 
with Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company until his retirement in 1959. He then 
spent his retirement years in Shawano, Wis., until moving back to Manitowoc in 
1990.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Hildegarde Sieracki, 
Manitowoc; one sister, Blanche Hein, Manitowoc; four brothers and sisters-in-law, 
Max and Marguerite Sieracki, Crivitz, William and Evelyn Sieracki, Newton, Daniel 
and Lucy Sieracki, Manitowoc, Stanley and Catherine Sieracki, Clover. Also surviving 
11 grandchildren, Robert and Marilee Sieracki, James Sieracki, Michael and Marilyn 
Sieracki, Susan and Tom Frederick, Donna and Bruce Fehrman, Marcus and Lisa Sieracki, 
Raymond T. Sieracki, Scott Sieracki, Brian Sieracki, Dawn Johnson and Cheryl Weeks; 
also surviving are 19 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond, an infant daughter, 
Viola, an infant granddaughter, Roxanne, four brothers, Alex, Ed, Henry and Sylvester, 
and one sister, Gustie.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. this Monday (TODAY) where 
a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Rev. Michael Flanary.
The family would like to thank Drs. Mark Herring and Joseph Diraimondo, pastoral 
care and the nurses of the 5th Floor of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for 
their tender loving care.
Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1995 P. A2


LUCY SIERACKI

Lucy O. Sieracki, age 92, formerly of 4218 So. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died 
on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Lucy was born September 17, 1920 in Larabee, WI, daughter of the late Ferdinand 
and Grace (Najemnik) Abbet. On September 4, 1944 she married Daniel J. Sieracki 
in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2000. The couple owned 
and operated the Sieracki Potato Farm for all of their lives and the farm is 
still operated by family today. Lucy was an avid bird watcher. She also cared 
for many feral cats. She loved reading and big band music.
Survivors include two sons: Louis Sieracki and Howard Sieracki, both of Manitowoc; 
two daughters: Mildred Sieracki and Rita Sieracki, both of Milwaukee; two grandchildren: 
Denise Sieracki and Alex Sieracki, both of Manitowoc; two great grandchildren: Xak and 
Destanee Huntington, Manitowoc; and one sister-in-law: Evelyn Sieracki, Newton. Nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: 
Daniel Sieracki; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Mabel Abbet and Martha and Joseph 
Shimon; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: John and Mary Sieracki, Sylvester and Francis 
Sieracki, Henry and Leona Sieracki, Edwin Sieracki, Alex Sieracki, Blanche and Clarence 
Hein, Constance and John Glisch, Bill Sieracki, Max and Marguerite Sieracki, Stanley and 
Catherine Sieracki.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012 at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the Mass of Christian burial will 
be the Rev. William Van Dynhoven with burial to take place at St. Casimir 
Cemetery at a later time.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, October 26, 2012 at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. 
Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome .com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
A special thank you to the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Home and also to (private)
for the many visits with grandmother.
Manitowoc Herald Times  thursday, October 23, 2012  pg. A3


MARGUERITE E. SIERACKI

Marguerite E. Sieracki, age 91, of W13905 County W. Crivitz, passed away Monday 
morning, Sept. 6, 2004, at Woodlands Nursing Home, Suring.
Marguerite was born July 24, 1913, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Simon and 
Clara Ording Malloy. Marguerite came to Manitowoc a the age of 6 years. On 
Nov. 11, 1944, Marguerite married Max Sieracki at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The couple then joined St. Casimir Catholic Church in Northeim. She 
worked at the Tinsel Factory and also at Mirro Aluminum Company. Marguerite and 
her husband, Max, were owner/operator of Sieracki hardware, Plumbing & Heating 
of Clover for 32 years. They sold the family business to their sons, Dennis and 
Gary in 1978, which became known as Sieracki Pumps & Well Service. They retired 
to Crivitz. She was a charter member of the Wisconsin Right to Life and a member 
of the Crooked Lake Catholic Chapel. Marguerite raised beautiful geraniums and 
petunias at the Hardware Store in Clover. She loved to talk with her children, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an awesome mother. Max preceded 
her in death on Oct. 13, 2003.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law: Gary Sieracki, Glenn Sieracki, 
Dennis and Connie Sieracki, all of Crivitz; two daughters and sons-in-law: Maxine 
and Joe Mancheski, Manitowoc; Joan and Tom Lodel, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. Marguerite was also preceded in death by her sister: Genevieve.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, at St. Thomas the 
Apostle Catholic Community Church, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial at St. Casimir Catholic Church 
Cemetery, Northeim.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas he Apostle Catholic 
Community Church, Newton, from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 
11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
We would like to thank everyone at Woodland Nursing Home in Suring and Heartland 
Hospice Care for taking such good care of Marguerite.
Herald Times Reporter, September 8, 2004  P. A3


MARY SIERACKI

Mrs. John Sieracki, 67, former Manitowoc County resident who had been living 
at Leopolis, Shawano County, the past 2-1/2 years, died of a coronary Thursday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 10 
days.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Robert Berg 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The former Mary Krause was born April 17, 1896, at Reedsville, daughter of the 
late Joseph and Mary Kalanchek Krause. She was married to John Sieracki June 27, 
1922, at Reedsville and the couple resided on Rt. 3, Manitowoc until 1947, moving 
to Newton. In 1961, they moved to Leopolis.
Surviving are her husband, two sons, (private), a brother, Edward Krause, of 
Reedsville, two sisters, Mrs. Ellsworth Holub, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anton Oleske, 
of Sussex, Wis., and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1963  P. 6


MAX A. SIERACKI

Max A. Sieracki, age 89, of W13905 County Trunk W, Crivitz, Wis., died Monday 
evening Oct. 13, 2003 at  his residence. Funeral services will be held at 
6:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, 
Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David 
Beaudry with burial on Friday at St. Casimir Catholic Church Cemetery, Northeim 
at 10 am.
Max was born on Feb. 17, 1914 in Northeim, son of the late Andrew and Anna Mrotek 
Sieracki. On Nov. 11, 1944, Max married the former Marguerite Malloy at St. Andrew 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple then joined St. Casimir Catholic Church in 
Northeim. In his younger years Max was involved in farming. He owned and operated 
a grain threshing crew and business in the Manitowoc and Newton area. Max was then 
the owner/operator of Sieracki Hardware, Plumbing and Heating of Clover for 32 
years. Max and his wife, Marguerite sold the family business to their son, Dennis 
in 1978 and retired to Crivitiz. Max was licensed as a master plumber and was also 
a member of the Eagles Aerie #706 of Manitowoc, Northeim Thresheree and the Crooked 
Lake Catholic Church Chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Marguerite; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Gary 
Sieracki, Crivitz; Glenn Sieracki, Crivitz; Dennis and Connie Sieracki, Manitowoc; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Maxine and Joe Mancheski, Manitowoc; Joan and Tom 
Lodel, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers and 
three sisters-in-law, Bill and Evelyn Sieracki, Newton; Lucy Sieracki, Manitowoc; 
Stanley and Catherine Sieracki, Manitowoc; Nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive. Max was also preceded in death by six brothers, John, Alex, 
Ed, Hank, Sylvester and Daniel; two sisters, Constance (Gustie) Glisch and Blanch 
Hein.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community on Thursday from 4:30 pm until the time of service at 6:30 pm. The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Oct. 15, 2003
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Funeral services for Max A. Sieracki, age 89, of W13905 County Trunk W, Crivitz, 
Wis., who died Monday evening Oct. 13, 2003, at his residence will be held at 
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, 
Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry 
with burial on Friday at St. Casimir Catholic Church Cemetery, Northeim, at 
10 a.m.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community on Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 16, 2003


ROXANNE LEA SIERACKI

Roxanne Lea Sieracki, 7 month-old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Raymond Sieracki 
of Rt. 1, Newton, died Monday afternoon at the Hoy Family hospital. 
Private funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Casimer 
Catholic Church at Nordheim, the Rev. Arthur Danks officiating. Burial was 
in the church cemetery.
She was born Feb. 3, 1956, in Manitowoc. 
Survivors include the parents; one brother, (private); the grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Wilfred DeHart of Manitowoc and Mr. and Mrs. John Sieracki of Newton. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 26, 1956  P. 13


STANLEY T. SIERACKI

Stanley T. Sieracki, age 90, of 3913 Clover Road, Manitowoc, died on Monday 
evening, June 28, 2010, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Stanley was born July 12, 1919, in the town of Newton, son of the late Andrew 
and Anna (Mrotek) Sieracki. He married Catherine O. Hein on July 1, 1944. She 
preceded him in death on Sept. 2, 2009. Stanley worked on the family farm in 
Clover beginning in 1945 until he sold to his daughter and son-in-law, Diane 
and Jon, in 1976. He was also employed at Burger Boat Company, of Manitowoc, 
from 1953 until his retirement. Stanley was a member of the Boilermaker Union 
443, Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706, and a member of the Holy Name Society at St. 
Casimir's Catholic Church, Northeim. Stanley was one of the founders of the 
Northeim Thresheree Club of Northeim, and a proud member for many years. He 
also enjoyed the outdoors and playing sheepshead.
Stanley is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law: Anthony and Marjorie 
Sieracki, Clover; Frederick and Suzanne Sieracki, Newton; Stanley Sieracke Jr. and 
special friend, Julie, Northeim, Steven and Sue Sieracki, Manitowoc; two daughters 
and one son-in-law: Diane and Jon Matthias, Clover; Mary Lynn Kutil, Wausau; twenty 
grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law: Evelyn Sieracki, 
Newton; Lucy Sieracki, Jenny Hein, and Elaine Hein, all of Manitowoc; one brother-
in-law: Marshall Hein, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. He was also preceded in death by one son-in-law: William Kutil; eight 
brothers: John, Henry, Sylvester, Alex, Edwin, Daniel, Max, and William; and two 
sisters: Constance and Blanche.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2010, at St. Thomas the 
Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Father Gerald Foley with burial to follow at St. Casimir's Catholic Cemetery, 
Northeim.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Father Gerald 
Foley with burial to follow at St. Casimir's Catholic Cemetery, Northeim.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, from 9 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2010, until 10:45 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 2010  P. A3


WILLIAM SIERACKI

William R. Sieracki, age 91, of 5118 Starwood Lane, Newton, died Thursday, 
July 12, 2007, at his residence. 
William was born April 13, 1916, in Newton, son of the late Andrew and 
Anna (Mrotek) Sieracki. On Sept. 9, 1944, he married the former Evelyn Groelle 
in Manitowoc. 
William enjoyed building and became very good at repair work after he and 
Evelyn bought the Groelle homestead in the town of Newton. There, they raised 
their family along with potatoes and Registered Polled Hereford cattle. William 
took pride in the spring planting and the calving season. He also was a welder at 
the Burger Boat Company and later Manitowoc Shipbuilding, retiring in 1979. After 
retirement, William continued with farm projects and loved working the fields 
with his original tractors, some of which he restored and still exist on the farm. 
As William found he had more time on his hands, he and Evelyn developed a 
woodworking hobby, building furniture, bird feeders and other woodcrafts. 
Traveling to Colorado became a ritual, and William loved the southwest. After 
giving up farming, William was happiest getting on his Gator and driving through 
the fields to see what was planted and how it was growing. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
William was preceded in death by seven brothers: John, Henry, Sylvester, Edward, 
Alex, Max and Daniel Sieracki; and two sisters: Gusti Glisch and Blanch Hein. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 p.m. until the time of service 
at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care 
Center, Manitowoc. 
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2007, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
service will be Deacon Paul Kieffer. William will be laid to rest at St. Casmir 
Cemetery, Northeim, following cremation. 
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff and volunteers at Holy 
Family Memorial Hospice and Home Health Care for their care and compassion shown 
toward Bill and his family. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 2007 
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(Apr. 13, 1916/July 12, 2007/SSDI)


JOSEPH SIEVART

During Friday night last week a 10-year old son of Town Newton 
resident Constanz Sievert died of pneumonia. The funeral was Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1908 


RAYMOND SIEVERT

Raymond Siewert (sic). __, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Tuesday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a five months illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim, the Rev. 
Arthur Dauks officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born Aug. 26, 1908, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Laddie 
and Helen Bonk Siewert. He married the former Sophie Nowak in Chicago Nov. 26, 
in 1931, and they have since operated the farm at Newton. He was a member of 
the Eagles Aerie of Manitowoc and of the Cleveland unit of Manitowoc County 
Fish and Game Protective Assn.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Nancy Ann, a student of Oshkosh State 
College; two sons, Larry, a student at the University of Wisconsin, and Dale 
at home; seven brothers, John and Edward of Manitowoc, Walt of Custer, S. D. 
Frank of Ellenberg, Wash., Laddie and Joseph of Milwaukee and Peter of Cleveland; 
three sisters, Mrs. Arno Zurheide and Mrs. Fredrick Stocks of Sheboygan, and Mrs. 
Gordon Pippert of Cleveland.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. where the Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m,
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 13, 1958  P. 11


SOPHIE V. SIEVERT

Sophie V. Sievert, age 95, a resident of Peabody Manor, Appleton, died Friday 
morning, March 26, 2004 at Peabody Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, 1114 S. 21st St,. Manitowoc. The Rev. Thomas Wojciechoski OFM will 
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will take place at St. Casimir 
Cemetery, Northeim.
Sophie was born Aug. 4, 1908 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Mary 
Osesek Nowak. She attended St. Mary's Parish school for eight grades. On Nov. 26, 
1931, Sophie was married to Raymond Sievert in Chicago, Ill. The couple farmed in 
the Northeim and Clover area, eventually settling three-fourths of a mile west of 
Newton in November 1943. Raymond died on May 13, 1958. The farm was sold in 1963, 
after which Sophie moved to Milwaukee. She worked for many years at the J.C. Penney 
Catalog Center and worked part time for 10 years at the district headquarters of 
the U.S. Forest Service until she was 85. She lived in Milwaukee until November 
2001 when she moved to Appleton.
Sophie was active in the Diversity Club from the 1960s through the 1980s. The club 
held dances and many other activities, including golfing. She was also in the 
Vagabond Ski Club, getting her into cross country skiing. She took many trips with 
the club to Upper Michigan and Telluride, Colo. She belonged to the Civil Air Patrol, 
providing her countless hours of flying in small planes. It also got her into flying 
in Workd War II B-25 vintage bomber at the EAA Oshkosh Air Show. She also was a 
member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. In the past, she was a member of St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc, St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim, and St. Thomas 
The Apostle Catholic Community of Newton. Sophie enjoyed ballroom dancing and square 
dancing over the years and took several foreign trips to Spain, Portugal, Morocco, 
Italy and Poland (Twice). She also took many trips in the United States. Her last 
major trip was with Larry, Dale, and Dorothy to Alaska in 1997, at age 89. Sophie 
was fluent in the Polish language all of her life.
Survivors include her three children: Nancy (William) Tisler, Rhinelander; Larry 
Siewert, Menasha; Dale (Dorothy) Sievert, Waukesha; six grandchildren: Anthony Tisler, 
Jacqueline Tisler, Stacy Sievert, Kristy (Clint) Malinski, Christopher Sievert and 
Cheryl Sievert; to great-grandchildren: Olivia and Christine; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Judith 
Sievert; two brothers: Chester Nowak and Theodore Novak; two sisters: Antoinette 
Nowak and Isabelle Krysak.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of services at 11 a.m.
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc is serving the Sievert family.
A special thank you to the kind nurses, aids and doctors of the Peabody Manor who took 
such special care of Mom during her final years.
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 2004  P. A3


ANTONINA SIEWERT

MRS. SIEWERT DIES SUNDAY
Pioneer of Centerville Was Catholic Church Founder
Mrs. Antoinette Siewert, 92, pioneer of Centervile and last survivor of 
the small band of founders of the St. Casimir's Catholic congregation at 
Nordheim died Sunday night at the home. She has been ill since December.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed but services probably will
be held Thursday at Nordheim.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Antoinette Leschke, was born in
Germany in 1842. She married Lawrence Siewert and in 1866 came to this
country. They located in Centerville. Mr. Siewert died 47 years ago.
Survivors are two sons, John, Two Rivers and Ladislaus, on the home farm.;
three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Stephaniak and Mrs. Edward Rohde, both of
Nordheim, Mrs. Valentine Malicki, Chicago; 45 grandchildren, 27 great-
grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 25, 1935
(Note: There is a photo but it's quite dark)
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Local News 
Funeral services for Mrs. Antoinette Siewert will be held Thursday at 
9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir’s church, Nordheim. Burial will be in the 
adjoining cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 26, 1935  P. 2


HELEN SIEWERT    (d. 1951)

Mrs. Peter Siewert, nee Helen Mrotek, 44, town of Centerville, died early Friday 
at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Mrs. Siewert was born in 1907 in the town of Centerville. Following her marriage 
to Mr. Siewert in 1929, the couple resided four years in Sheboygan and five years 
in Kohler, Wis.; then Mr. Siewert purchased the farm in Centerville. Mrs. Siewert 
was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Casimer Catholic church, Newton.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Leschke Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimer Catholic Church, Newton, Rev. L. Lisowski 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors are her husband; daughter, Joyce, and son, Daniel, both at home; mother, 
Mrs. Frances Mrotek, on the homestead farm in Centerville; five brothers, Alex of 
Manitowoc, John of Newton, Edward of Centerville, and Frank and Alvin, both on the 
homestead farm; five sisters, Mrs. Clarence Jost of Hika, Wis., Mrs. John Glonski 
of Centerville, and Emily, Regina and Agnes, all on the homestead farm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 12, 1951 P. T-2
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Helen Mrotek Is Bride of Peter Siewert Today
At the St. Cassimires Cathoic (sic) church at Nordheim at 9:30 o'clock this 
morning, Miss Helen Florence Mrotek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mrotek, 
of the town of Centerville became the bride of Peter P. Siewert, son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Wlady Siewert, also of Centerville. The ceremony was solemnized in 
the presence of a large number of friends and relatives, with the Rev. Weiss 
officiating.
Miss Clara Mrotek, a sister of the bride was the maid of honor, and the Misses 
Adeline and Helen Siewert, and Celia and Agnes Mrotek were in attendance as 
bridesmaids. Little Margaret Siewert and Marie Mrotek were the flower girls. 
Raymond Siewert, a brother of the groom was the best man.
A reception was held after the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, 
where a wedding dinner and supper was served to about two hundred guests.
Mr. and Mrs. siewert will leave on a honeymoon trip the early part of next week, 
to the Black Hills, South Dakota. They will be home after July 7 at Sheboygan, 
the groom being employed as a molder at the Kohler plant.
A wedding dance is being held this evening at Tourist Inn, the Lyric orchestra 
furnishing the music for the occasion.
Out of town guests present at the affair are Walter Siewert, South Dakota, Mr. 
and Mrs. Joseph Siewert, Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Siewert of Tustin, and a 
number from Kewaunee, Green Bay, and this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 19, 1929 P. 9


HELEN SIEWERT    (d. 1954)

Mrs. Helen Siewert, 78, of Newton, mother of 11 children, died Saturday at 
St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. Since the death of her husband, Wlady, she 
had been residing with her children.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke Funeral Home, 
Manitwooc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Newton. The Rev. 
L.L. Lisowski wil lofficiate (sic) and burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Helen Bonk in Newton in 1875 and in 1894 was married to Wlady 
Siewert. They located on a farm in Newton. Her husband died 13 years ago. She 
was a member of the Rosary Society and St. Agnes Society of St. Casimir Parish.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Arnold Zurheide and Mrs. Frederick Stocks 
of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Gordon Pippert of Cleveland; eight sons, John and Edward 
of Manitowoc, Walter of Custer, S.D., Frank of Ellensburg, Wash., Joseph of 
Milwaukee, Ladd of Delafield, Wis., Peter of Cleveland and Raymond of Newton; 
four sisters, Mrs. John Siewert and Mrs. Albert Kowalsky of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Anton Brusky of Kewaunee and Mrs. Alex Stanzel of Manitowoc; 28 grandchildren 
and 13 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 17, 1954 P.19


JOHN SIEWERT

John Siewert, 73, formerly of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Sunday evening at 
the Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Leschke-Bergner 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Newton. The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Siewert was born May 4, 1897, in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Ladislauf and Helen Bonk Siewert. 
Survivors include five brothers, Walt of Custer, S.D., Frank of Ellensburg, 
Wash., Joseph and Ladd of Milwaukee and Peter of Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Mrs. Arnold (Sophie) Zurheide and Mrs. Fred (Adeline) Stocks of Sheboygan 
and Mrs. Gordon (Helen) Pippert of Cleveland, and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o’clock this Tuesday afternoon 
where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock by Father Tomczyk. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 24, 1970 


LADISLAUS SIEWERT

Ladislaus Siewert of Newton, Called to Rest Monday
Ladislaus Siewert, 71, passed away 6 pm Monday at the farm home at Newton after 
a years' illness. Survivors are his wife and the following children: Walter of 
Custer, S. Dak.; Frank of Fremont, Neb.; Joseph and Ladd of Milwaukee; Edward 
and John at home; Ray of Manitowoc; Mrs. Arno Zurheide (Sophia) of Sheboygan; 
Mrs. Gordon Pippert (Helen) of Cleveland; Mrs. Fredric Stocks (Adeline) of 
Sheboygan; and two sisters, Mrs. Valentine Mallinski of Chicago and Mrs. Edward 
Rohde of Newton.
Fourteen grandchildren also survive. A son, Stanley, preceded him in death on 
July 20, 1941. 
Mr. Siewert was born at Newton, April 17, 1870. He lived at the homestead all 
his life and was married to Helen Bonk November, 1894. 
The body is in state at the home and may be viewed there until time of services, 
which will be held at 9:30 am Thursday at the home and at 10 o'clock at St. 
Casimir's church.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1941 page 5


PETER SIEWERT

Peter P. Siewert, 76, of 1410 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died late Sunday evening, 
July 25, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by the Rev. Theodore Hendricks and burial will be in St. Casimir 
Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Siewert was born June 28, 1906, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late 
Wlady and Helen Bonk Siewert. He moved to Kohler where he was employed until 
1921. He then moved to the home farm in the Town of Cleveland which he owned and 
operated until his retirement in 1961. He married Helen Mrotek, June 19, 1929. 
She preceded him in death Oct. 12, 1951. He then married Violet V. Knipp, Oct. 30, 
1954, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Siewert was a member of Fraternal 
Order of Eagles Aerie 706, and St. Boniface parish.
Survivors include his wife, Violet; a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Janice 
Siewert of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Ray Stuckmann of Newton; 
a brother, Joseph of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Arno (Sophie) Zurheide and Mrs. 
Adeline Stocks of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Gordon (Helen) Pippert of Cleveland; nine 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven 
brothers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
prayer service will be conducted at 8 p.m. by Father Hendricks.
Herald Times Reporter, July 26, 1982 P. 3
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Helen Mrotek Is Bride of Peter Siewert Today
At the St. Cassimires Cathoic (sic) church at Nordheim at 9:30 o'clock this 
morning, Miss Helen Florence Mrotek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mrotek, 
of the town of Centerville became the bride of Peter P. Siewert, son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Wlady Siewert, also of Centerville. The ceremony was solemnized in 
the presence of a large number of friends and relatives, with the Rev. Weiss 
officiating.
Miss Clara Mrotek, a sister of the bride was the maid of honor, and the Misses 
Adeline and Helen Siewert, and Celia and Agnes Mrotek were in attendance as 
bridesmaids. Little Margaret Siewert and Marie Mrotek were the flower girls. 
Raymond Siewert, a brother of the groom was the best man.
A reception was held after the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, 
where a wedding dinner and supper was served to about two hundred guests.
Mr. and Mrs. siewert will leave on a honeymoon trip the early part of next week, 
to the Black Hills, South Dakota. They will be home after July 7 at Sheboygan, 
the groom being employed as a molder at the Kohler plant.
A wedding dance is being held this evening at Tourist Inn, the Lyric orchestra 
furnishing the music for the occasion.
Out of town guests present at the affair are Walter Siewert, South Dakota, Mr. 
and Mrs. Joseph Siewert, Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Siewert of Tustin, and a 
number from Kewaunee, Green Bay, and this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 19, 1929 P. 9


STANLEY SIEWERT

Stanley Siewert, 31, was found dead in bed Sunday morning at his home on 
Cleveland route 1, Death was due to a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the family home and 
at 9:30 at St. Casimir’s Catholic church at Nordheim, the Rev. Anthony 
Betley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Leschke Funeral Home this evening and 
will be removed to the family home on Cleveland route 1 Tuesday morning 
to lie in state until the hour of the funeral. 
Mr. Siewert was born June 29, 1910, at Centerville, and lived there all 
his life. He was not married. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wlady 
Siewert of Cleveland route 1; eight brothers, Waltarian of Custer, S.D., 
John at home, Frank of Fremont, Nebraska, Joseph, Edward and Wlady of 
Milwaukee, Peter of Kohler and Ray of Newton; and three sisters, Mrs. Arnold 
Zurheide and Mrs. Frederick Stocks of Sheboygan and Mrs. Gordon Pippert of 
Cleveland. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 21, 1941  P. 2


ALBERT SITKAWITZ

BRIEF ILLNESS IS FATAL FOR COUNTY YOUTH
An illness of less than a week's duration and during which an
operation for the removal of the appendix was resorted to in an
effort to save his life, yesterday afternoon at the hospital
claimed the life of 20-year-old Albert Sitkarwitz(sic), a well-
known member of the Point Creek baseball club at Nordheim. Death 
of the youth occurred only a few hours after he had been operated
upon following his becoming ill only last Friday.
Born near Nordheim on July 9, 1910, he spent all of his life-time
in the vicinity and after attending the schools of the vicinity
he engaged in farm work. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Sitkarwitz with whom he made his home, the youth is survived by
a brother Charles of this city and three sisters, Miss Helen at
home, Mrs. Ben Muhowski and Mrs. Frank Orchekowski, the latter
two of this city.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the
home of his parents at Nordheim and at 9 o'clock from the St.
Casimir's church at Nordheim. Rev. Weiss will be in charge of
the services at the church and at the cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, September 17, 1930 P.11


JOHN SITKAWITZ

John Sitkawitz, 87, of 1143 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening 
at his home following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Leschke-Bergner 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial 
will be in St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery at Northeim. 
He was born May 12, 1873 at Newton, son of the late Felix and Mary Shuminski 
Sitkawitz. He married the former Rose Tomchek, sister of Manitowoc Police 
Chief Frank Tomchek, on Feb. 13, 1900, and the couple operated a farm in 
Newton until retiring and moving to Manitowoc in 1945. His wife died in 1959. 
Mr. Sitkaitz was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary congregation. 
Surviving are one son, Charles of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Frank 
Orchekowski, Mrs. Benjamin Muchowski, and Mrs. Elmer Pech, all of Manitowoc; 
four brothers, Joseph of Manitowoc, George of Milwaukee, Lawwrence of Chicago 
and Louis of Thiensville, is.; sister, Mrs. Susan Karbowski of Green Bay; 
seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 29, 1960  P. 13
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Marriage licenses have been issued to...John Schitkiewitz, of Newton, 
and Miss Rosa Tomczak, of Centerville.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 30, 1900 P. 2


ROSE SITKAWITZ

Mrs. John Sitkawitz, 79, of 1143 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr.
John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery,
Northeim.
The former Rose Tomchek was born Sept. 1, 1880, in the Town of Centerville,
Manitowoc County daughter of the late Walter and Anna Bona Tomchek. She was
married to John Sitkawitz Feb. 13, 1900, at Northeim. Mrs. Sitkawitz was a
member of the Rosary Society of St. Casimir Church, Northeim.
Survivors include the husband, a son, Charles of Manitowoc; three daughters,
Mrs. Frank Orchekowski, Mrs. Benjamin Muchowski and Mrs. Elmer Peck of 
Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary
will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 14, 1959


MARY SITKEWITZ

MARY SITKEWITZ PIONEER OF NORDHEIM IS DEAD, AGED 78
Mrs. Mary Sitkawitz (sic), widow of Felix Sitkawitz, died at the 
home of her son, John Sitkawitz at Nordheim at noon yesterday, 
her demise being due to infirmities incident to old age. The 
funeral will be held Saturday morning from the home at 8:30 and 
at 9 o'clock at St. Casmir's Catholic church at Nordeim, the Rev. 
Dominik Szopinski officiating.
Born in Germany October 12, 1847 Mrs. Sitkawitz was past seventy-
eight years of age. She came to this country at the age of twenty 
and made her home at Nordheim. Before her marriage to Felix 
Sitkawitz she was Mary Szminski. Her husband preceded her in death 
twenty-six years ago and since his death she has made her home with 
her children. 
Nine children, thirty-five grandchildren and twenty-nine great 
grandchildren survive her. The children are Mrs. Catherine Daron 
and Mrs. Mike Piotke of this city; Mrs. John Karbowski of Two Rivers; 
Mrs. Mary Arenz of Sheboygan; John at at (sic) home; George of 
Milwaukee; Louis of Thiensville, Lawrence of Chicago and Joseph of 
this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 11, 1925 P.2


ANGELINE SIUDA

Funeral services for Mrs. Angeline Siuda (photo), 88, of Chicago who died
Wednesday, were at 9:30 a.m Saturday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc,
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt Rev. Msgr. John Landowski
officiated and burial was in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Pallbearers were Theodore and Hary Masiak, Harry Kania and Benjamin, Walter
and Joseph Brajacki.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Dec. 22, 1958 p.23


ANNE SIUDA

Miss Anne M. Suida(sic), 73, former Manitowoc resident, who presently resided at 
Chicago, Illinois, died Sunday, June 14, 1987 at Resurrection Hospital, Chicago. 
Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 
Chicago, Illinois. Burial will be at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Miss Suida, nee Ann M. Masiak, was born July 18, 1913 at Chicago, Illinois, 
daughter of the late John and Anna Kania Masiak. After the death of her parents 
she was adopted by the late Joseph and Angeline Siuda of Newton, Wisconsin.
Survivors include a brother and a sister-in-law, Harry and Marie Masiak of Newton, 
Wisconsin and nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two 
brothers, John and Ted.
Friends may call at May Funeral Home, Chicago, Illinois, from 3 pm to 9 pm this 
Wednesday. Relatives and friends may gather for graveside services at 5 pm Thursday 
at St. Casimir Catholic Church Cemetery at Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco will 
officiate. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., June 17, 1987 page 19


JOSEPH B.	SIUDA

SECTION MAN DIES SUNDAY AT HOSPITAL 
Concussion Cause of Death Nordheim Man Here 
Joseph Siuda, section laborer who was struck Saturday morning by the 8:08 
Southbound passenger train on the Chicago & North Western, died Sunday 
morning at 2:30 without regaining consciousness. Death was due to concussion 
of the brain. The body was taken to the Pfeffer undertaking parlor where it 
was prepared for burial and was later taken to the home at Nordheim. The 
funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock with service at St. 
Casimir’s Catholic church.
Was Never Conscious 
Siuda was at work at the Calumet yards here and was tightening up a bolt on 
the main line track when he was struck. Whether he failed to note the approach 
of the train or waited too long to get out of the way will never be known as 
he was unconscious when picked up and never came to. He was rushed to the 
hospital where the report was that he had suffered a broken collar bone and 
bruises but was not believed to have been seriously hurt. The blow and fall had 
rendered him unconscious, however, and he failed to regain consciousness, and 
death came at 2:30 Sunday morning.
Was 56 Years Old 
The deceased was 56 years old, having been born in Poland February 6, 1867. He 
came to this country as a youth and settled at Chicago, where he was married to 
Nellie Konia, the widow, who with one daughter, survives him. About eight years 
ago he took up his home at Nordheim and for about five years he has at odd times 
been employed by the railway company in various capacities as warehouseman ___ 
and section laborer and had been working on the section since last May. He was 
a trustee of St. Casimir’s congregation and held the position of secretary. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 5, 1923  P. 2


ALICE A. SLEGER

Alice A. Sleger, age 84, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died Sunday Morning, March 9, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, at St. Paul 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial at St. Casimir Church Cemetery, town of 
Newton.
She was born Oct. 6, 1918, in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, daughter of 
the late Emil and Mary Hardina Pries and step-daughter to Amanda Pries. On Jan 7, 
1939, she married Victor Sleger at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. He 
preceded her in death March 1, 1992. Mrs. Sleger was a former member of the Rosary 
and Altar Society of St. Casimir Catholic Church. She is a member of St. Paul 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Leon and Arlene Sleger, Wayne 
and Connie Sleger, Emil and Sandra Sleger; a daughter and son-in-law: Charlotte 
and Russell Hansen, all of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Lloyd (Mary Jo) Hansen, 
Manitowoc; Kim (Anthony) Langley, Manitowoc; Robert (Melissa) Sleger, Manitowoc; 
Anthony Sleger, Manitowoc; Tamara Sleger, Illinois; Travis Sleger, Manitowoc; 
Cassandra Sleger, Manitowoc; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are nieces 
and nephews, other relative and friends. She was also preceded in death by a grandson: 
Dale Hansen and two sisters and brothers-in-law: Helen and Joseph Kaiser and Lucy 
and Joseph Prucha.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc 
from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
The Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Mar 12, 2003


VICTOR J. SLEGER

Victor J. Sleger, 77, of 4115 Clover Road, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, 
March 1, 1992, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:00 
a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Rev. Lee J. Kahrs will preside 
at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at the church cemetery.
He was born September 14, 1914, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, Wis., 
son of the late Frank and Blanche Schultz Sleger. He married the former Alice 
Pries on January 7, 1939, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, Wis. Mr. 
Sleger was employed with the construction trade for many years. He then was 
employed at Mirro Aluminum Company, retiring in 1978 due to health reasons. He 
was a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
Survivors include his wife, Alice Sleger of Manitowoc; three sons, and daughters-
in-law, Leon C. and Arlene of Manitowoc, Wayne L. and Connie of Clover, Emil and 
Sandy of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Russell Hansen of 
Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Leona and George Freimuth of Kellnersville; 
two sisters-in-law and a spouse, Helen and Joseph Kaiser of Tisch Mills, Lucy 
Prucha of Two Rivers; a step mother-in-law, Mrs. Amanda Pries of Manitowoc; seven 
grandchildren; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. He was also 
preceded in death by two brothers, a sister, and a grandson.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday. Prayer 
Services will be held at 7 p.m. led by Rev. Kahrs.
The Manitowoc Herald Times, Mar 2, 1992 


MYRTLE R. SPRANG

Miss Myrtle R. Sprang, age 71, of 2214 Paul Road, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, 
November 20, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 1992, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, and 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Msgr. 
Alfred Schneider will officiate, with burial at St. Casimir Church Cemetery, 
Northeim.
She was born August 19, 1921, in the Town of Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Charles and Rose Staddler Sprang. She was employed as a housekeeper for 
Msgr. Alfred Schneider for many years. She was a member of the Rosary and Altar 
Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, and a member of Holy Redeemer 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers.
Survivors include five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Herman and Vivian Sprang, 
Reedsville, Carl Sprang, Florida, Richard and Dorothy Zinkel, Plymouth, Anton and 
Joyce Zinkel, Two Rivers, Arthur and Mary Zinkel, Brillion; six sisters and five 
brothers-in-law, Mrs. Marie (Ivan) Fictum, Manitowoc, Margaret and Ray Trainor, 
Manitowoc, Delores and Donald Manlick, Manitowoc, Gertrude and Abdon Kohlbeck, 
Francis Creek, Rose and Robert Bushman, Newton, Florence and Darrel McCollum, 
Missouri; one uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins, Msgr. Alfred Schneider and friends 
also survive. She was also preceded in death by her step father, Edward Zinkel.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. this evening, where a 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Msgr. Schneider.
Herald Times Reporter, November 23, 1992 P. A2


ANTON SPREJDA

Death in Town Newton on Sat. of 38-yr. old Anton Sprader of a hemorrhage. 
The deceased is survived by a widow and 3 children of whom the eldest is 
9 yrs. and the youngest 8 days old. The burial was held Tues. at the 
Polish Cemetery in Newton.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901
********
Anton Spreder (sic)
birth: April 1863 Germany 
death: 6 April 1901 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
residence: 1901 Newton 
spouse: Josie Spreder 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SOPHIA SPREJDA

Sophia Spreder (sic)
birth: 10 May 1899 Newton, Manitowoc Co. 
death: 16 May 1899 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial: Newton 
residence: 1899 Newton, Manitowoc Co. 
father: Anton Spreder 
mother: Josephine 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
(Note: This is the only cem. with this surname and the parents
are the same as in Anton's entry)


FRANK STEFANIAK

Frank Stefaniak, 30, of route 1, Newton, died this morning at the Holy 
Family hospital. He was operated on for appendicitis this week. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Casimir’s 
Catholic church in Nordheim. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Stefaniak, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stefaniak, was born on the farm 
in Newton in 1910 and made his home with his parents.
Survivors are the parents; three brothers, John, Wlady, and Stanley, all on 
the farm; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Junk, Mrs. John Mrotek, Mrs. Anthony 
Chizek, of this city, Mrs. Erwin Kollath of Milwaukee.
The body will be moved to the Stefaniak home in Newton Friday noon from the 
Leschke funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 13, 1941  P. 2


JOHANNA STEFANIAK

Mrs. Joseph Stefaniak, 68, died Sunday afternoon at the home on Newton route 
1 after a long illness.
Mrs. Stefaniak was the aunt of Stanley Siewert of Cleveland route 1 who was 
found dead in bed at his home Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the family home and at 
9:30 at St. Casimir's church at Nordheim, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Leschke Funeral Home this evening and will be 
removed to the family home Tuesday afternoon to lie there until the hour of the 
funeral.
Mrs. Stefaniak, nee Siewert, was born at Newton on October 21, 1872 and was 
married 52 years ago.
Survivors are the widower; four children, Mrs. Henry Junk and Mrs. Anthony 
Chizek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Erwin Kollath of Milwaukee and Mrs. John Mrotek of 
Newton; three sons, John, Wlady and Stanley of Newton; one brother, Wlady Siewert 
of Centerville; two sisters, Mrs. Valentine Malicki of Chicago and Mrs. Ed Rhode 
of Newton; and ten grandchildren.
Mrs. Stefaniak was a member of the Rosary society of St. Casimir's church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 21, 1941 P.2
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(From 1920 Newton census: Joe Stefaniak age 55; wife Johanna age 45; John age 28;
Ladislaw age 26; Annie age 18; Hattie age 15; Stanley age 12; Frank age 9; 
Alvina age 6)


JOSEPH STEFANIAK

Funeral services for Joseph Stefaniak, 85, retired farmer and life long resident 
of Manitowoc county, who died last Tuesday at Nordheim in the town of Newton were 
held at 8:30 am Friday at the Leschke Funeral Home at Manitowoc and at 9 o'clock 
at St. Casimir's Catholic church, Nordheim, with burial in the church cemetery. 
The Rev. A. Betley officiated.
Mr. Stefaniak was born in Newton and 58 years ago married Miss Johanna Siewert.  
They located on the homestead farm now operated by his sons. Mrs. Stefaniak died 
in 1941. 
Survivors are three sons, John, Laddie and Stanley of Newton, and four daughters, 
Mrs. Henry Junk of Manitowoc, Mrs. Erwin Kollath of Milwaukee and Mrs. John Mrotek 
and Mrs. Anton Chizek of Newton. Pallbearers were Zeno Tomcheck, Harry Kania, 
Raymond Siewert, Max Pekarski, Jack Wadginski Sr., and Edward Mrotek.  Relatives 
and friends attended the services from Chicago, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Two Rivers, 
Manitowoc and surrounding communities.
Sheboygan Press, Tues., Aug. 3, 1948 page 12


LADISLAW L. STEFANIAK

Ladislau (Ladis) Stefaniak, 80, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Wednesday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim. The Rev. Anthony Betley will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Mr. Stefaniak was born May 29, 1893, at Newton, son of the late Joseph and 
Johanna Sievert Stefaniak. He was educated at Newton schools. He served as 
a corporal in the U.S. Army in France. He married Mary Grady June 21, 1921, 
at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. He was a carpenter until his retirement 
in 1958. He was a member of the Manitowoc Local Carpenters Union and Eagles 
Aerie No. 706 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife and three sisters, Mrs. Wanda Jung, and Mrs. John 
Mrotek, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anthony Cizek, of Northeim. Three brothers and 
two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday, where a prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Harry J. Bergner is in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 17, 1974  P. 23


MARY STEFANIAK    (d. 1993)

Mary A. Stefaniak, age 96, a former Town of Newton, Manitowoc County resident, 
died Wednesday afternoon, September 29, 1993, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 1993, at St. Casimir Catholic 
Church, Northeim. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Michael 
Flanary with burial in the church cemetery.
She was born October 18, 1896, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Dennis 
and Mary Logan Grady. She married Laddy Stefaniak, he preceded her in death 
January, 1974. The couple farmed in the Town of Newton for many years.
Survivors include one sister, Margaret Pritchard, Manitowoc; many nieces and 
nephews also survive. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Leona 
Barnes, Ella Mullins, and Sadie Jansen, and five brothers, John, Edward, Raymond, 
George and Joseph Grady.
Friends may call at St. Casimir Catholic Church from 10 a.m. Saturday, until the 
time of services. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1993 P. A2


STANLEY STEFANIAK

Newton Man Found Dead
Stanley Stefaniak, 52, of R. 1, Newton, was found dead in his home Thursday 
afternoon by a sister who became worried because she had not seen him about 
the premises for several days. Manitowoc County coroner, Dr. Theodore Teitgen, 
who was called when the man was discovered dead, said that death was due to 
natural causes and diagnosed a heart attack which he said must have taken place 
about four days previously. Stefaniak, a bachelor who lived alone in a residence 
across the street from his sister's house had last been seen Sunday at which 
time he appeared to be in good health.
Funeral services will be at 9 am Saturday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home. 
Burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery. He was born September 3, 1902 in 
Newton, son of the late Joseph and Johanna Siewert Stefaniak and farmed in 
the area all his life. He never married.
Survivors include two brothers, Ladis and John Stefaniak of Newton; three 
sisters, Mrs. Henry Junk and Mrs. John Mrotek of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anthony 
Cizek of Newton and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be prayed at 8 o'clock 
this Friday evening by the Rev. Adam Markunas of St. Casimir.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Oct. 23, 1959 page 15


BABY GIRL STEFFEN

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Steffen, of 1712 Hwy. 141 North, 
Manitowoc, was born and died Friday in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Family 
graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in St. Casimir Church Cemetery, 
Northeim with Deacon William Klein of St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
officiating.
Survivors include her parents, James and Karen Slatterly Steffen of Manitowoc, 
her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Quiren Steffen of Manitowoc and Mr. and Mrs. 
Thomas Slatterly of Rockwood and great grandmothers, Mrs. Emil Muchowski and 
Mrs. Della Steffen. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc was in charge of 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Jan. 30, 1978 - page 3


VALENTIN STELLMACH

Valentin Stellmacher
birth: 1818 Polen
death: 20 February 1898 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1898 between Newton & Centerville
father: Valentin Stellmacher
mother: Mary
spouse: Mary Mendusky
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARYJANNA STELLMACHER

Notes from Cleveland:
On January 22nd, the widow, Mary Stillmacher(sic) died at the home of her son, 
Albert, at the age of 96 years, 1 month and 7 days. She was born in Prussia, 
Poland. The burial was also in the Northeim Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 31, 1918


KONSTANCJA SZUKALSKI

FORMER WELL KNOWN RESIDENT DIES; MILWAUKEE
Mrs. Constancia Szukalski, for many years a resident of the town of 
Newton died at the home of a son in Milwaukee Sunday. Mrs. Szukalski 
was born in West Prussia 89 years ago and came with her husband to 
America and to Newton 45 years ago. For the past few years she has 
been with her son at Milwaukee. She is survived by two sons, Thomas 
and Marion, both prominent business men in the Mitchell street 
district and two daughters, Mrs. Stackowiak and Mrs. Kaminske, all 
of Milwaukee. Mrs. Szukalski was a woman of Christian graces and in 
her generation had a wide circle of (words missing) to Nordheim and 
the funeral will be held Thursday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 21, 1919 Page 1
********
Constancia Szukalski(sic), long a resident of Newton, died at the 
home of her son, Thomas in Milwaukee, where she had been making her 
home the past few years. Mrs. Szukalski was born in West Prussia 89 
years ago and came to America 45 years ago. Mr. Szukalski was killed 
in a runaway accident twenty years ago.
Mrs. Szukalski was a woman of fine qualities and will be mourned by 
the older people of her part of the county. She is survived by two 
sons, Thomas and Marlon, both prominent businessmen in the Southside 
Polish district in Milwaukee and by two daughters at Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Stachowiak and Mrs. Kaminska. The body was brought to Newton today 
and interred in the Polish Cemetery there.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 23, 1919


PAWEL (PAUL) SZUKALSKI

HIS FALL, A FATAL ONE
Paul Szukalski, Newton Farmer Goes Down Embankment To His Death
ON WAY HOME FROM CHURCH
Horse Slipped, Harness Broke and Cutter is Precipitated Over Bank-
Neck Broken By the Fall-Was 63 Years of Age
Paul Szukalski, an aged farmer residing three-quarters of a mile from 
Newton corners, is dead as the result of injuries sustained in a fall 
over the embankment covering Pine creek in the town of Newton about 
noon Sunday. His spine was injured and the skull fractured, his death 
following a few hours after the accident. Mr. Szukalski and his wife 
attended services at St. Cassimere church Sunday morning and it was 
while on their way that the fatal accident occurred. They had reached 
Pine Creek, over which towers a high embankment and were within a short 
distance of their farm. The ground was bare of snow and the horse had 
hard work to pull the cutter. The harness gave way and the horse cutter 
and occupants were precipitated over the embankment. In the fall Mr. 
Szukalski sustained injuries which resulted in his death a few hours 
later. His wife was uninjured and the horse and cutter were found to be 
all right. As soon as the wife recovered her senses, help was summoned 
and the injured husband conveyed to a neighboring farm house. A doctor 
was hastily sent for an upon arrival did all in his power to alleviate 
the sufferings of the patient; but the spark of life soon left the body 
and the uncertainty of human existence had again been sadly and forcibly 
illustrated. 
The victim was one of the most prosperous farmers of the community and 
enjoyed a wide acquaintance in the county. He had many friends in the 
city to whom the news of his death will come as a shock. He was 63 years 
of age and the father of 7 children, four sons and three daughters, all 
of whom survive. One son John Szukalski, is a priest in Milwaukee and 
with the exception of two sons who assisted in conducting the farm, all 
the children are now living in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 12, 1900, Page 1
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On Sun. Town Newton resident Paul Szukalski was returning home with his wife
from a trip to Manitowoc when his horse shied and bolted in the vicinity of 
the bridge over Pine Creek. The bridge has no rails and the horse leaped into 
the 20-ft. deep ravine and the sleigh overturned. Mrs. Szukalski was unhurt, 
but her husband unfortunately broke his neck and died within a few minutes.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1900


ROZALIA SZWEDA

RESIDENT OF NEWTON 57 YEARS
Mrs. Schweda, Dead at Newton, One of Early Settlers of Town
Mrs. Joseph Schweda, one of the oldest residents of the county and a pioneer 
settler of the Town of Newton, mother of Mrs. Martin Kappes of this city is 
dead at the advanced age of 89 years. Mrs. Schweda, owing to her advanced age 
has been very feeble for a long time and her death was not unexpected. Coming 
to this county in 1853, Mrs. Schweda had resided in Newton ever since and was 
one of the best known pioneers. The funeral will be held at Newton today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Dec. 31, 1910 page 2


IGNATZ SZYMANSKI

AGED NEWTON PIONEER WAS NEARLY 90
Ignatz Shemanski, one of the oldest if not the oldest pioneer residents 
of Newton, died yesterday at the home of his son Frank Shemanski at the 
advanced age of 88 years. Mr. Shemanski was born at Dresden, Germany and 
came to America in ? locating at Chicago for a few months and then coming 
to Manitowoc county and was employed in the building of the old Lake Shore 
railway line. Later he purchased a farm on the Green Bay road, disposing 
of the property seventeen years ago to ? and taking up his home with his 
son Frank Shemanski who established a ? on the Green Bay road. 
Mr. Shemanski is survived by his second wife, having been twice married. 
Three children, Mrs. Anton ?, Mrs. Frank Po?orski and Frank Shemanski also 
survive. There are two grandchildren, Edward Kousavage? And ? Poyorski, 
Newton. The funeral will be held at Nordheim Saturday morning at 9, Rev. 
Gradd officiating. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 16, 1919 Page 1
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Notes from Osman:
Ignatz Shemanski, an old resident of Newton, died last Wednesday. 
The funeral was held Saturday morning at Nordheim, Rev. Gradd 
officiating. He was born in Dresden, Germany and was about 90 
years old. He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. 
Anton Konsavagan, Mrs. Frank Poyroski and Frank Shemanski.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 22, 1919 p.8
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(1900 Newton census:
Ignatz Schemenski age 64; wife Mary age 51; Frank age 21; dau. Frances age 19)


MARY SZYMANSKI

FUNERAL WILL BE THURSDAY 
Mrs. Ignatz Schemenski (sic), 89, a resident of the county for 63 years, died 
this morning at the home of her son, Frank, at 1816 Maple street. She has been 
making her home with her son the past few years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Holy Innocents church 
here with burial in the St. Casimir’s cemetery at Newton. 
The maiden name of the deceased was Mary Nawrocki, and she was born in Poland 
in 1843. She was married there in 1864 to Ignatz Schemenski and they emigrated 
to this country locating on a farm in the county. Her husband died 14 years ago. 
The deceased was a member of the Ladies’ Rosary society of the St. Casimir’s 
congregation.
A son Frank of this city, two daughters, Mrs. Anton Konsavage of Route 5, and 
Mrs. Frank Pozorski, city, survive.
The body may be viewed at the Leschke funeral home tonight and will be removed 
to the son’s home tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1933  P. 6


ERMA TOMCHECK

Erma Tomcheck, 74, of 2013 David Ave., died on Monday, November 15, 1993, at 
Heritage Nursing Center, where she had been a resident for the past week.
Erma was born on May 16, 1919, in Franklin, Wis., a daughter of the late William 
and Lana Stecker Schreiber. She attended rural Sheboygan County school.
On Nov. 27, 1937, she was united in marriage to Joseph Tomcheck at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church. She had been employed at various stores in the Sheboygan area 
including W.T. Grant and J.C. Penney.
Erma was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.
Erma is survived by her husband, Joseph; a sister, Olga Tako, Milwaukee; a sister-
in-law, Ruth Schrieber, Milwaukee; nieces and nephews, and special friends Gerald 
and Ann Dortman, Sheboygan.
Funeral services for Erma will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ramm-Ziegler-
Novak-Rettke Funeral Home, Southside Chapel. The Rev. Paul Fliss, associate pastor, 
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church will officiate. Cremation will follow the service. 
Burial of Cremains will be at St. Casimir Catholic Church Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home, 1535 S. 12th St., on Wednesday, from 10 a.m., 
until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Erma's name.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, November 16, 1993 P. A2


JOSEPH TOMCHECK

Joseph Tomcheck, 77, formerly of 2013 David Ave., and currently residing at 
Heritage Nursing Center, died there Saturday morning, Dec. 11, 1993.
Joseph was born March 19, 1916 in Newton, the son of the late Walter and Frances 
(Mrotek) Tomcheck.
On Nov. 27, 1937, Joseph and the former Erma Schreiber were united in marriage at 
St. Casimir Catholic Church. His wife Erma preceded him in death last month, 
Nov. 15, 1993.
Joseph was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army from June 1945 to 
October, 1946.
Mr. Tomcheck was employed at the Kohler Company, Garton Toy and Dostdyk and Wilke 
Communications. He was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.
Survivors include a sister, Cecilia (Oliver) Landt, Milwaukee, sisters-in-law, 
nieces and nephews and special friends, Gerald and Ann Dortman, Sheboygan. Joseph 
was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
A funeral service will be held for Joseph on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. at the 
Ramm-Ziegler-Novak-Rettke Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, will be Rev. Paul Fliss 
officiating. Burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery.
Friends may call at the south side funeral home, 1535 S. 12th St., on Tuesday, 
from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
It is the wish of the family that memorials be given to the memorial fund established 
in Joseph's name.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, December 13, 1993  P. A2


ALICE TOMCHEK

Alice A. Tomchek, age 91, a resident of St. Mary's Home, entered into eternal 
rest Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, by the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski on Friday, May 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. 
Burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim. 
Alice was born on March 10, 1913 in Manitowoc, to the late Michael and Antoinette 
Gospodarek. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1931, and later married 
Benjamin F. Tomchek on Oct. 28, 1939 in Manitowoc. Alice was a member of St. 
Mary Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. She was a past member of St. 
Mary Rosary and Altar Society. 
Survivors include three children: Allen (Pat) of Waukesha; Gary (Nancy) of 
Manitowoc; Mary Tomchek of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren: Mike (Kathy); David 
(Denise); Mark (Kay); Jeff; Peter (Peggy); Brad (Jamie); Johnna; Linda (Jon) 
Stefaniak; 10 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law: Sheryl Neal; also other 
relatives and friends. Alice was preceded in death by her parents and husband; 
a son: John; and a daughter: Rita; also six brothers and sisters. 
Friends and relatives may call at St. Mary Catholic Church, Friday from 10 a.m. 
until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 
Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the Tomchek family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2004 


ANNA TOMCHEK

Cleveland news:
On February 16, Mrs. Anna Tomczyk (sic), living in the northern part of the 
town of Centerville, died of old age; she was about 79 years old, and born in 
Germany. 
The funeral was held February 19, with interment in the Polish cemetery in the 
town of Newton.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, February 27, 1919  pg. 4


BEN TOMCHEK

Benjamin F. Tomchek, 81, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 1329 S. 19th 
Street, Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, April 22, at St. Mary Home.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be concelebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman and Msgr. Edward Witczak with burial 
to follow at St. Casimir's Cemetery, Town of Newton.
Mr. Tomchek was born April 28, 1903, in the Town of Newton, son of the late 
Walter and Frances Mrotek Tomchek. Mr. Tomchek worked in the accounting department 
at White House Milk Company in Manitowoc for 38 years, retiring in 1968. He 
married the former Alice Gospodarek on October 28, 1939, at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Tomchek was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and 
previously of the Holy Name Society of the church.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Nancy 
Tomchek of Manitowoc and Allan and Patrica Tomchek of Ann Arbor, Michigan; two 
daughters and sons-in-law (sic), Miss Mary Tomchek of Seattle, Washington and 
Miss Rita Tomchek of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Sheryl Tomchek of Sedalia, 
Missouri; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Joseph and Irma Tomchek of Sheboygan 
and Zenon Tomchek of Newton; a sister and a brother-in-law, Celia and Oliver Landt 
of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ethel Tomchek of Milwaukee; eight grandchildren, 
nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survived. He was preceded in 
death by a son, John Tomchek in 1977, three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
evening. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday led by Father Berryman 
and the Daughters of Isabella.
Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1985 P. 3


EDWARD TOMCHEK

Edward Tomchek, Newton, Dies Under Train 
Slipped Under Engine While En Route West 
Prominent Athlete Is Instantly Killed At The Yards In Columbus, Nebraska
Edward C. Tomchek, 18, Newton baseball and basketball star, who with his 
brother Alex J. Tomchek left this city Monday night on a trip that was to 
take them to the Pacific coast, was killed Wednesday under the wheels of 
a switch engine in the railroad yards at Columbus, Nebraska.
News of the fatal accident reached the parents of the young man, Mr. and 
Mrs. Walter Tomchek at their home in Newton, in a telegram from their son 
Alex who advised that he was arranging to bring the body of his brother 
back to Manitowoc for burial. The remains are expected to arrive here some 
time Friday and funeral services will probably be held on Saturday. There 
will be no inquest, the coroner announced. 
Edward Tomchek was well known in Amateur basketball and baseball circles 
in the county. He played basketball as late as last Sunday night. He and 
his brother came here from their Newton home last Monday afternoon, had 
supper with their brother Bruno, who is employed in this city, and then 
left on the 6 p.m. North Western train for the west.
Going West
They planned to stop first at Pueblo, Colo., to visit a friend of Alex 
Tomchek and said that from there they might continue on to California, 
before returning to Manitowoc.
Dispatches today from Columbus, Neb., said that the two Tomcheks had ridden 
a Union Pacific train there from Omaha, Neb. They jumped from one train and 
were preparing to board another train bound west, but in trying to climb 
aboard the moving train Edward Tomchek slipped and fell beneath the wheels 
of a switch engine that was moving down the next track. He was almost 
instantly killed.
With Cleveland 
The deceased last summer played with the Cleveland club of the Kettle Moraine 
league. The 1931 season saw him a member of the Point Creek club of the 
Manitowoc County league.
Tomchek was also a basketball star. He played all the past winter with the 
Cleveland club, a well known amateur team.
His parents, five brothers, and two sisters survive. The latter are Bruno 
and Benjamin of this city, Alex, Zenon and Joseph of Newton, and Mrs. Henry 
Kraemer of Newton and Miss Celia Tomchek of Milwaukee. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 6, 1933  P. 2


FRANCES TOMCHEK

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimer Catholic 
church, Newton, for Mrs. Walter Tomchek, 69, of Newton, who died Sunday night 
at her home following a lingering illness.
Nee Frances Mrotek, the deceased was born in Centerville in 1880, and was 
married to Walter Tomchek in 1898.
Survivors include the husband; five sons, Bruno and Benjamin of Manitowoc, 
Zeno of Newton, Alois of Milwaukee, and Joseph of Sheboygan; two daughters, 
Mrs. Oliver Landt of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Anton Weina of Manitowoc; and one 
brother, Lawrence, of Los Angeles. 
Sheboygan Press, January 29, 1949  P. 10 


FRANK TOMCHEK

Frank S. Tomchek, 67, retired Centerville farmer who died Friday at the
farm home on route 1, Newton will be buried Monday at 9 a.m from the
St. Casimer's Catholic church at Newton. Interment will be in the
adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Tomchek was born at Centerville in 1875 and pursued farming until
his retirement. He married Miss Gertrudfe Jagodinski in 1897. Mrs.
Tomchek died in 1925.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Alex Pokorski, Mrs.
Edward Jagodinski, Miss Mary Tomchek, all of this city; four sons,
Ludwig and Charles of Milwaukee, Clarence of this city, Joseph of
Centerville, two stepsons, Frank and John of this city; brother
Ignatz of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Kortas of this city,
Mrs. Steve Mrotek of Centerville, Mrs. John Sitkewitz of Newton.
The body was moved to the Tomchek home this afternoon from the 
Leschke funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 13, 1942 p.4


GERTRUDE TOMCHEK

MRS. TOMCHEK, OF CENTERVILLE PASSES AWAY 
Ill for a long time and a patient at the hospital for the last fourteen 
weeks death yesterday afternoon at 4:20 came as a release from suffering 
for Mrs. Gertrude Tomchek, wife of Frank Tomchek, Sr., of Centerville at 
the Holy Family hospital. The funeral will be held from the home at 
Centerville Friday morning with services at 9 o’clock at St. Casimir’s 
Catholic church, the Rev. Domonik Szopinski officiating. Burial will be 
at St. Casimir’s cemetery at Newton.
Mrs. Tomchek, nee Jagodinski, was born in the town of Newton March 3, 
1873 and was fifty-two years old. She was married February 22, 1897 to 
Frank Tomchek and the family has always made its home at Centerville. Ten 
children were born to the couple, nine of whom, with the husband, survive 
to mourn her death. The children are Theresa, Martha and Marie, Clarence 
and Joseph, all at home; Frank and John of this city; Ludwig and Charles 
of Milwaukee. A brother, John Jagodinski of this city and a sister, Mrs. 
Frank Wadzinski of Centerville, also survive her. Mrs. Tomchek was a member 
of the Holy Rosary society of St. Casimir’s church.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 22, 1925  P. 1


JOHN TOMCHEK

John Tomchek, 52, formerly engaged in farming in Centerville, died in 
the city last night.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Leschke funeral 
home and at 9:30 at the St. Casimir’s Catholic church, Newton. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
He was born in Two Rivers in 1895 and later moved to Centerville. He never 
married.
Survivors are a brother, Capt. Frank Tomchek of this city; four half-
brothers, Ludwig and Charles of Milwaukee, Clarence of this city, Joseph 
of Centerville; three half-sisters, Mrs. Alex Pokorski, Mrs. Edward 
Jagodinsky, and Miss Mary Tomchek all of this city.
The body may be viewed after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1947  P. 2


MARY B. TOMCHEK

Mary B. Tomchek, age 81, formerly of 1030A S. 25th St., Manitowoc, 
died early Saturday morning, January 15, 1994, at St. Mary's Home, 
Manitowoc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 
January 18, 1994, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. 
John Puodziunas O.F.M. will officiate and burial will follow in 
the St. Casimir Cemetery in Northeim.
She was born Mary Barbara Tomchek, December 4, 1912, in the town 
of Centerville, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and 
Gertrude Jagodinski Tomchek. She moved to Manitowoc in 1939, and 
had been employed by Pleuss Realty Company and Copp's of Manitowoc. 
She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella Mystic Rose Circle 
and the Manitowoc Professional Women. She was also a member of the 
St. Mary's Rosary Society, which will recite the Rosary in church 
at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law Theresa Tomchek and Stella 
Tomchek, both of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. She was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at the St. Mary's Church from 9 a.m. Tuesday until 
the time of services. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Mary's 
Church.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1994 P. A2


RITA TOMCHEK

Rita Ann Tomchek, age 42, of 1329 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
December 24, 1997, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M. 
on Friday, December 26, 1997, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
with burial in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Northeim, Wis.
Rita was born February 10, 1955, in Manitowoc, daughter of Alice Gospodarek 
Tomchek and the late Benjamin F. Tomchek. She was a graduate of Riverview School, 
Manitowoc. Rita worked at Holiday House for 20 years and was a member of St. 
Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her mother, Alice Tomchek, Manitowoc; two brothers, Gary (Nancy) 
Tomchek, Manitowoc, Alan (Pat) Tomchek, Waukesha; one sister, Mary Tomchek, Seattle, 
Wash.; one sister-in-law, Sheryl Neal, Clinton, Utah; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her father; 
one brother, John Tomchek; one sister-in-law, Mary Grace Tomchek.
Friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Friday, from 10 a.m. until the time 
of Mass at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
A special thank you to the nurses and aides of the Alzheimer's unit of St. Mary's 
Home for the special and compassionate care they gave Rita.
Herald Times Reporter, December 24, 1997 P. A2


THERESA A. TOMCHEK

Theresa A. Tomchek, age 82, a resident of St. Mary's Home, died Wedesday (sic) 
morning, October 23, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 25, 1996, at St. Andrew 
Cathoic (sic) Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial at St. Casimir Church Cemetery, Northeim.
The former Theresa Zagrodnik was born October 16, 1914, in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late John and Angeline Korlesky Zagrodnik. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln 
High School class of 1932. On November 8, 1939, she married Joseph F. Tomchek at St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the town of Centerville moving 
to Manitowoc in 1960. He preceded her in death December 1, 1992. Mrs. Tomchek was 
employed with several pharmacies in the area for 32 years until her retirement. She 
was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and St. Therese Society of St. Andrew 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Paul Duruz; three sisters-
in-law, Mildred Zagrodnik, Stella Tomchek, all of Manitowoc, Claire Tomchek, Milwaukee; 
along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death 
by one sister, Christine Ploederl, and two brothers, Dominic Zagrodnik and Stanley 
Zagrodnik.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Andrew Catholic Church from 9 a.m. 
Friday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1996 P. A2


WALTER TOMCHEK

Walter Tomchek, 82, of Newton, died Monday night at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Born Feb. 14, 1875, he spent his entire life on the family homestead in 
the Newton area and on July 25, 1898, married Frances Mrotek of Newton. 
Mrs. Tomchek preceded her husband in death on Jan. 23, 1949. Mr. Tomchek 
was a member of St. Casimer’s Catholic Church, Northeim, and also a member 
of the parish choir and Holy Name Society.
He is survived by five sons, Zeno of Newton, Joseph A. Tomchek, of Sheboygan, 
Bruno and Benjamin of Manitowoc, and Alois of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. 
Oliver (Celia) Landt of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Anton (Anna) Weina of Manitowoc; 
12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at the Lesche-Bergner 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. Arthur Danks, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the 
parish cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services Thursday. The 
Holy Name Society will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 9 p.m. tonight.
Sheboygan Press, March 6, 1957  P. 16


ZENO J. TOMCHEK

Zeno J. Tomcheck(sic), 80, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, 
January 21, 1991, at St. Mary's Home.
Funeral services will be 10:20 (sic) a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Presiding the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. Charles Mocco with burial to follow at St. Casimir Church 
Cemetery.
He was born November 21, 1910, in Newton, Wisconsin, son of the late Walter and 
Francis Mrotek Tomcheck. He served in World War II and farmed in the Newton area 
for many years until his retirement in 1975. He also was a member of Cleveland 
VFW.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Erma Tomcheck of Sheboygan; 
a sister and brother-in-law, Cecelia and Oliver Landt of Milwaukee; two sisters-in-
law, Alice Tomcheck of Manitowoc, Margaret (Ethel) Tomcheck of Milwaukee; four 
nephews and their wives, Marvin and Janet Kraemer of Manitowoc, Gary and Nancy 
Tomcheck of Manitowoc, Allen and Pat Tomcheck of Waukesha, Edward and Rose Tomcheck 
of Brown Deer; seven nieces and their husbands, Virginia and Ralph Kujawa of 
Manitowoc, Carole and Ronald Wiegert of Manitowoc, Janice and Eugene Hartman of 
Manitowoc, Delores Tomcheck of Milwaukee, Marilyn and Robert Richards of Bowie, 
Maryland, Rita Tomcheck of Manitowoc, Mary Tomcheck of Seattle, Washington; also 
surviving three very special little friends, Rose, Sarah and Laura Hartlaub and 
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister and four 
brothers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Service 
will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Charles Mocco.
Herald Times Reporter, January 22, 1991 P. B6


ANTON TOMCZYK

WORD RECEIVED OF DEATH OF ANTON TOMCHECK
Of Late Years Decedent Made His Home in Chicago
Word was received here today of the death of Anton Tomchek, who since 
the death of his wife here several months ago, has made his home with 
his son, Peter Tomchek, in Chicago. Cancer troubles were the cause of 
his demise. Deceased had reached the age of fifty nine years. Besides 
the above mentioned son he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Pietschak, Newton. 
The remains are expected to be brought here tomorrow to be interred in 
the Catholic cemetery at Northeim.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 17, 1917, Page 4
*********
Peter Mrotek, Anton Pracki and Albert Tomchek are at Newton to attend 
the funeral of the late Anton Tomchek.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, September 19, 1917, Page 3
********
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tomchek who were here from Chicago for the funeral 
of the late Anton Tomchek, at Newton, have returned to their home. Mr. 
and Mrs. Jacob Tamille?, Necedah and Mrs. F. Armknecht, Chicago have 
returned to their respective homes after attending the funeral of the 
late Anton Tomchek.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 20, 1917, Page 3


FRANCISZEK TOMCZYK

Death Friday in Town Newton of Carl Tomchek, Sr., father of Alderman
Tomchek of the 7th Ward. The deceased was born 02 February 1828 in Poland and
came to America in 1856, settling in Manitowoc. In 1864 he moved to Town Newton
where he operated a farm. He leaves 10 children. The funeral was held Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1906
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Frank Tomchek (sic), Sr., father of Albert Tomchek of the Seventh ward, 
died last Friday morning at the family residence on a farm in the town 
of Newton. The decedent was 78 years of age. He was a native of Poland. 
He emigrated to America fifty years ago and came to this city. In 1862 
he removed to the town of Newton where he settled on a farm on which he 
continued to reside to the end of his days on earth. He leaves a family 
of ten children to mourn his loss. They are Albert, Mrs. Agnes Rhode, 
Mrs. Mary Bonk and Mrs. Muchosky, all of this city; Walter, Anton and 
Mrs. Anna Mrotek of Newton; and Frank, Joseph and Paul of Chicago. The 
funeral was held Monday morning from the home and later from the Polish 
church in Newton.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 29, 1906
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(Note: The twp., dates and last name match)


GERTRUDA TOMCZYK

HEAT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PARTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR 
DEATH OF SOUTH SIDE WOMAN
The terrible heat of yesterday and last night is believed to have 
been partially responsible for the death of Mrs. Anton Tomchek,(sic) 
Marshall street, who was found by her husband during the night. 
Mr. Tomchek had sought relief from the heat in the yard and was 
absent from the house for some time and upon returning found his 
wife dead on a couch. Although Mrs. Tomchek had not been in good 
health for some time, her condition had caused no alarm. 
Mrs. Tomchek was 52 years of age and a native of Newton. She is 
survived by her husband and three children, Mrs. Paul Pisheck, 
Newton; Mrs. F. Schippert, Nellsville and Peter Tomchek of Chicago, 
the latter being attached to the police department of that city as 
a detective. 
The funeral will be held Thursday morning at St. Casimir’s church 
Newton, the funeral party leaving the home at 7:30.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 31, 1917, Page 5
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In mentioning the demise of Mrs. Anton Tomchek yesterday we failed 
to mention that three brothers and two sisters also survive her. 
They are John D. Cichy?, Necedah, Wis.; George and Walter, residing 
in Nebraska; Mrs. Martin Kappas?, Waukesha? And Mrs. Jos. Leubke?, 
South ? street this city. [last sentence illegible, think it says 
that all here and will attend the funeral]
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 01, 1917, Page 1


KATARZYNA TOMCZYK

Died of Anger
Some three months ago the son of a prominent farmer of town Newton married a
girl whose reputation it is said was not of the very best, which greatly
enraged the mother of the young man. From the day of the young man's marriage
her anger knew no bounds: she persuaded, threatened, cried, scolded, but 
without avail, the son would not give up the girl. She could not sleep nights
and partook of but little food, and worried over the matter so much that it
reduced her in flesh from two hundred to one hundred and thirty-five pounds,
and so weakened her that she died last Thursday.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, September 11, 1883 p.1
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Marriages:
Tomczyk: Anthony
m: 10 June 1883
to: Gertrude Cicha


VALENTY TOMCZYK

Death of Walter Tumcek on Mon., in Town Centerville, of general debility at
age 62. The deceased, who leaves several sons and daughters, was buried this
morning at the Polish Cemetery in Northeim.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Jan. 1898


FRANCES URBANEC

Mrs. Ignatz Urbenec (sic), 64, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Thursday
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short
illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Cashmir (sic)
Catholic Church, Nordtheim(sic), with the Rev. Adam Markunas officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Frances Manga March 13, 1897, at Vilina, Czechoslovakia,
daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes Manga. She was married to Ignatz
Urbanec Jan. 21, 1921, in Czechoslovakia and the couple came to Manitowoc
in 1927. She was a member of the Rosary Society and G.U.G. No. 13 of St.
Cashmir Church.
Surviving are one son, (private); one daughter (private; two sisters,
Mrs. Irene Habosky of Warren, Ohio, and Mrs. Hannah Chupan of Czech-
oslovakia and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and are asked
to use the Ninth Street entrance. The parish Rosary will be recited at
7:30 o'clock and the church Rosary Society will recite the Rosary at
8 o'clocck this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 14, 1961


IGNATZ URBANEC

Ignatz Urbanec, 82, formerly of 935 Polk Lane, Cleveland, Wis., died Tuesday 
afternoon, Oct. 23, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Private family services will be Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Charles W. Mocco will officiate and burial will be in St. 
Casimir Church Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Urbanec was born July 28, 1897, at Zilina Czechoslovakia, son of the late 
Andrew and Sophie Urbanec. He married Frances Manza Jan. 21, 1921, in 
Czechoslovakia. In 1927 he and his wife immigrated to the United States, 
settling in Manitowoc. He had been employed with ManitowocShipbuilding (sic), 
Inc. from 1927 to 1947 and was a dairy farmer from 1947 until his retirement 
in 1955. Mrs. Urbanec preceded him in death July 13, 1961. He was a member of 
Manitowoc CZBJ Lodge No. 115.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Irene Urbanec of 
Arlington Heights, Ill., a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Michael Patrick of 
Cleveland, Wis., a sister, Mary in Czechoslovakia, 10 grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren.
There will be no visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, October 25, 1979 P. 3
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(28 July 1897/Oct. 1979/SSDI)


FRANCISZKA WADZINSKA

Notes from Cleveland:
Miss Frances Wadzinski(sic), daughter of Frank Wadzinski died at San Francisco, 
Cal., January 17, at the age of 36 years. The body was brought here and buried 
January 24th at the Catholic Cemetery at Northeim.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 31, 1918


ANNA WADZINSKI

MRS. WADZINSKI DIES AT HOME
73-Year-Old Woman Dies In Town of Centerville
Mrs. Frank Wadzinski, 73, lifelong resident of the county, died this morning 
at her home in the town of Centerville. She had been ill of influenza for 
three days.
Mr. and Mrs. Wadzinski observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary May 25, 
1930.
The survivors are the widower, eight sons, Max of California, Walter of 
Milwaukee, Frank of Green Bay, James of Francis Creek, Daniel of Manitowoc, 
Edward of Pound, Wis., John of Newton and Erwin at home; three daughters, 
Mrs. John Gilligan of Sheboygan, Martha and Pauline at home; one brother, 
John Jagodinski of Manitowoc and 15 grandchildren.
The funeral has tentatively been set for Tuesday with services at 9 a.m. at 
St. Casimir's church, Nordheim, and burial in the adjoining cemetery. If the 
son Max decides to make the trip from California, the services will be 
delayed until his arrival.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 24, 1932 P. 4


CECILIA WADZINSKI

Cecilia Wadzinski, age 102, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowo, died Thursday, 
Feb. 19, 2004, at the home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M.. with burial at St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Northeim.
She was born Nov. 9, 1901, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Julius and 
Constance Zych Konopacki. Cecilia attended St. Stanislaus School, Milwaukee. 
On Oct. 24, 1922, she married John E. Wadzinski in Northeim. She and her husband, 
John, owned and operated The Newton Meat & Sausage Co. for many years, retiring 
in 1951. He preceded her in death April 28, 1980. Cecilia was a longtime resident 
of St. Mary's Home where she was active in the choir and enjoyed many activities 
at the home.
Survivors include a daughter: LaVerne Wetenkamp, Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law: 
Betty Wadzinski, Manitowoc; six grandchildren: Gary and Pat Wadzinski, Ron 
Wadzinski, Bobby Wetenkamp, Lee and Vicki Wetenkamp, Ricky Wetenkamp; 11 great-
grandchildren: Jaime, Lindsay and Chase Wetenkamp, Brock and Tyler Wetenkamp, 
Shannie Walsh, Jon (Lisa) Wadzinski, Jyl (Steve) Posto, Marc Wadzinski and his 
fiancée, Heidi, Erin Wadzinski, Shannon Wadzinski and three great-great 
grandchildren. Also surviving are niece, nephews, other relatives and friends. She 
was also preceded in death by a son: John Wadzinski on Sept. 18, 1993; a son-in-law: 
Gerald Wadzinski on June 28, 1992; a granddaughter: Jann Wetenkamp; a brother and 
a sister.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
from 9:30 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
The family extends a special thank you in the nurses and staff at St. Mary's Home for 
the wonderful care given to Cecilia and her family the past 15 years.
Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 2004  P. A3


EDWIN WADZINSKI

Edwin E. Wadzinski, 86, formerly of Centerville, died Sunday, April 29, 1990 at 
Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Charles Mocco with burial to 
follow at St. Casimir Catholic Church Cemetery.
He was born August 17, 1903 in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Frank and 
Anna Jagodzinske Wadzinski. He worked as a dairy farmer in the Cleveland area for 
many years and was a member of St. Casimir Holy Name Society.
Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Mrs. John (Celia) Wadzinski of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Edward (Louise) Wadzinski of Pound and Mrs. Frank (Clarince) Wadzinski of 
Green Bay; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in 
death by seven brothers and five sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Tuesday morning from 9 am until the time 
of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Apr. 30, 1990 page B8


FRANK WADZINSKI

Frank Wadzinski, 88, a resident of Manitowoc county since 1860, died Saturday 
noon at his home, Cleveland, Route 1, after an illness of four weeks.
Funeral services will be held at St. Casimir’s church, Nordheim, Wednesday at 
10 a.m. The body was removed to the residence Sunday noon from the Leschke 
funeral home.
Mr. Wadzinski was born in Germany Aug. 15, 1850 and came to the United States 
as a boy of 10. In 1880 he married Anna Jagodinski who died six years ago. Mr. 
Wadzinski was a retired farmer.
The survivors are three daughters, Mrs. John Gilligan, Sheboygan and Martha 
and Pauline at home; seven sons, Dan, city; Frank, Green Bay; John, Newton; 
Max, San Diego, Calif.; Walter, Milwaukee; Edward, Pond, Wis.; and Edwin, at 
home; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 21, 1938  P. 2


JOHN F. WADZINSKI

John E. (sic) Wadzinski, 80, of 2014 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning, April 27, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will 
officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Wadzinski was born June 30, 1899, in the Town of Centerville, son of the 
late Frank and Anna Jagodinski Wadzinski. He was a Manitowoc County resident 
all his life and married Celia D. Kolpacki Oct. 24, 1922, at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church. Prior to moving to Manitowoc in 1972 they had resided at 
Newton, where they owned and operated the Newton Meat Market for 26 years. 
Mr. Wadzinski was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706.
Survivors incldue his wife, Celia, a son and daughter-in-law, John A. and 
Betty Jane Wadzinski of Manitowoc and a daughter and son-in-law, LaVerne and 
Jerry Wetenkamp of Newton; three brothers, Edwin of Route 1, Cleveland, Frank 
of Green Bay and Edward of Pound, six grandchildren and three great grand-
children. Four brothers and five sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday, 
where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, April 28, 1980 P.3


MARTHA WADZINSKI

Miss Martha Wadzinski, 67, of route 1, Cleveland, died Thursday noon at St. 
Nicholas Hospital, after a lengthy illness. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Wadzinski, she was born January 26, 1896 at Cleveland and attended 
district schools there. She made her home in Milwaukee for several years.
Miss Wadzinski was employed by the Fred Harvey Co., a nation-wide restaurant 
chain in various cities of the United States for many years. She returned to 
Cleveland in 1933.
Survivors are seven brothers, Dan of Manitowoc, Frank of Green Bay, Max of San 
Diego, Calif., Walter of Milwaukee, John of Newton, Ed of Pound, Wis., and Edwin 
at home and a sister, Miss Pauline on the homestead. Three sisters preceded her 
in death.
Funeral services will be held at 9 am Saturday at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapel 
and at 9:30 am at Holy Name Church. The Rev. Anthony J. Knackert, pastor, will 
be celebrant of the requiem high mass. Burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, 
near Newton.
The body will lie in state at the funeral chapel until the hour of services. 
Parishioners of Holy Name church will hold a vigil at 6:30 o'clock this evening.
Sheboygann Press, Fri., March 20, 1953 page 14


PAULINE WADZINSKI

Miss Pauline Wadzinski of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Monday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of six months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m., St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Robert Berg will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Wadzinski was born Feb. 5, 1890, at Cleveland, daughter of the late Frank 
and Anna Jagodinski Wadzinski. She resided on the homestead farm.
Survivors are seven brothers, Daniel of Manitowoc, Frank of Green Bay, Max of 
San Diego, Calif., Walter of Milwaukee, John of Newton, Edward of Pound, Wis., 
and Edwin of Rt. 1, Cleveland. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. There will be a 
parish vigil at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 17, 1963  P. 3


EDWARD WANIGER

Edward O. Waniger, age 85, of 115 N. Wisconsin Dr., Howards Grove and 
currently residing at the Beach Healthcare Center of the Sheboygan 
Retirement Home, died Friday, May 20, 1994, at the center.
Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 23, 1994, 
at 7 p.m. at St. George Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake. Rev. James Cera 
will officiate. A private committal service will be held on Tuesday at 
St. Casimir's Cemetery, Nordheim.
He was born October 24, 1908, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of 
the late Joseph and Theresa Brunner Waniger. He attended Shady Lane 
School, rural Manitowoc. He married the former France Kaminski in 1929. 
She preceded him in death in 1957. Ed then married the former Melora 
(Lorie) Kolberg on October 29, 1960, at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Nordhiem (sic). Ed had been employed by the C. Reiss Coal Company for 
20 years. He later moved to Replinger, Wis., where he owned and operated 
a tavern. He moved to Manitowoc in 1950 where he owned and operated the 
Circle Inn Tavern, until 1960 when he started Wanigers Steak House in 
rural Newton. Ed and Lorie continued operating the Steak House until 
moving to Howards Gove in 1960. He continued to work in retirement for 
the Hipke Canning Company as a truck driver. Ed was a member of the Golden 
Gloves, Tavern Leagues of Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, former member 
of the Howards Grove Lions Club, Travelers Protection Association and St. 
George Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Lorie; one son, Edward (Delores) 
Waniger, Jr., Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Orville (Lois) Horner, Eau 
Claire, Mrs. Jack (Doreen) Carbon, Manitowoc; a stepson, William (Margene) 
Kolberg, Howards Gove; a stepdaughter, Karen Augustin, Sheboygan, 16 
grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren (sic); one sister, Mary Wolf, Des 
Plaines, Ill.; four sisters-in-law, Christine (Tiny) Waniger, Collins, 
Mary Waniger, St. Nazianz, Mrs. Dennis (Joanna) Koepke, Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Gladys Kaminski, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law, Leonard (Ella) Kaminski 
and Florian (Marge) Kaminski, both of Manitowoc. He was also preceded in 
death by eight brothers, two sisters and one grandson.
Friends may call at the Church on Monday from 3 until the time of the Mass.
A special thanks to the wonderful staffs of the Beach Healthcare Center 
and Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center who made Ed's stay comfortable and 
caring.
A memorial fund has been established in the name of Edward O. Waniger.
The Zimmer Funeral Home of Howards Grove is Funeral Service Coordinator.
Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 1994 P. A2


FRANCES WANIGER

Mrs. Edward Waninger(sic), 45, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be ?? am Tuesday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10 am at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim. The Rev. H.A. Danks will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Waninger, the former Frances Kaminski, was born Sept. 19, 1911 at Manitowoc, 
daughter of Michael and Marcella ?? Kaminski. She was married at Manitowoc 
Sept. 10, 19?? and the couple resided at Manitowoc until six years ago, moving 
then to the farm. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America and the 
Auxiliary of the Manitowoc Eagles Aerie.
Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Orville Horner of EauClaire and 
Miss Doreen Waninger of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; a son, Edward Jr., of Manitowoc; seven 
brothers, Alois, Antone, Michael, Florian, Ernest, Leonard and Daniel of 
Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Walter Dykin and Annetta Kaminski of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. John Befort of Kaukauna and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral hoe where there will be services at 7 o'clock 
this Monday evening by the Eagles and at 7:30 by the Royal Neighbors. The Rosary 
will be recited at 8 o''clock by members of St. Casimir parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 22, 1957 page 15


ALBERT E. WEBER

Albert E. "Guy" Weber, age 83, of 1613 Division Street, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning, December 12, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.
Albert was born on August 22, 1925, at Taus, son of the late Frank and Anna 
Kopidlansky Weber. He attended school at Taus. He served in the Army Air Corp 
from January 24, 1946 to July 3, 1947. On October 16, 1948, Albert was married 
to Jean L. Basel at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Northeim. She preceded him in 
death on April 24, 1995. He farmed in the town of Newton and worked at Jagemann 
Plating and retired from St. Mary's Home in 1987. He was a member of St. Francis 
of Assisi Parish and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #706 of Manitowoc. 
Albert truly enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Bert E. (Beth) Weber, Springfield, 
IL; Gregory R. (Peggy) Weber, Tucson, AZ; two daughters and sons-in-laws: Nancy 
(Richard) Meihsner, Fort Pierce, FL; Susan (David) Lindholm, Manitowoc; nine grand-
children: Leah and Seth Weber; Justin (Sarah) Weber; Lucas and Kaylana Weber; Abby 
(Nick) McDonald; Nathan Meihsner; Sarah and Brent Lindholm; five great grand-
children: Jacob, Mazie, Willa, Kate, and Erin; his gal pal: Marian Diedrich, 
Manitowoc; sisters and brothers include: Sr. Julianna Weber, Manitowoc; Hermena 
Hartman, Manitowoc; Ann (Buck) Pieters, Mesa, AZ; Eugene (Joan) Weber, Green Bay; 
Louis (Marie) Weber, Manitowoc; Leroy (Maryann) Weber, Manitowoc; Mary Weber, 
Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was 
preceded in death by his wife: Jean Weber; one son: Leland Weber; one brother: 
Frank Weber.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 
St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Grand Avenue. Rev. Daniel Felton will celebrate 
the Mass of Christian Burial with burial of his cremated remains at St. Casimir 
Cemetery in Northeim. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday 
from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Weber 
family.
A special thank you to Harry Meihsner and Darlene and Dan for being there when Dad 
need them most.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 14, 2008
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Funeral services for Albert E. "Guy" Weber, age 83, of 1613 Division 
St., Manitowoc, who died on Friday morning, Dec. 12, 2008, at Shady Lane 
Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 
Dec. 17, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Grand Avenue. The Rev. 
Daniel Felton will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial 
of his cremated remains at St. Casimir Cemetery in Northeim.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 
2008, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the 
Weber family.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 16, 2008
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(Aug. 22, 1925/Dec. 12, 2008/SSDI)


GARDY M. WEBER

Gardy M. Weber, 67, of 8001 Newton Road, Newton, died Thursday evening, February 16, 
1989 at his residence. Funeral services will be 9:45 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 10:30 am at St. Casimir Catholic church, Newton. Rev. Charles Mocco will 
officiate with burial to follow at St. Casimir Church Cemetery.
Mr. Weber was born April 24, 1922 in the Town of Melnik, Manitowoc county, son of 
the late Joseph and Martha Salta Weber. he married the former Marilyn Prackl on 
June 28, 1947 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Weber was employed as 
a professional trade carpenter for many years. He was a member of Building Trades 
Union, Manitowoc. Mr. Weber served in the Air Force during World War II serving in 
the Pacific Theatre.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gardy T. Weber 
of California, Lawrence and Judy Weber of Texas, Steven and Debbie Weber of Kiel, 
and Todd Weber of West Virginia; four daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Jerome Kiel 
of Kiel, Mary Weber of Madison, Nancy and Bruce Hamachek of Madison, and Constance 
Weber of Madison; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Gerry Weber of Manitowoc, 
Richard and Liz Weber of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, LaVerne Weber of Manitowoc, 
Gladys and Clarence Krall of Florida; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Elijah, Jason, 
Jennifer and Elisa, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was 
preceded in death by a brother, John and a granddaughter, Janelle.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 9:00 am Tuesday morning until the hour of 
service. There will be no Monday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Feb. 17, 1989 page B7


JEAN WEBER

Jean L. Weber, age 70, of 1613 Division St., Manitowoc, died Monday, April 24, 
1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 1995, at St. Andrew's 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. 
James J. Stamborski with burial at St. Casimir Cemetery.
Jean was born September 18, 1924, at Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late John and 
Leona Lindau Basel. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, a 1941 graduate of 
Whitewater State Teacher's College. Jean was employed at the Manitowoc Board of 
Education for 20 years, retiring in 1986. She was married to Albert E. Weber, 
October 16, 1948, at St. Casimir's Catholic Church. Jean was very devoted to her 
family.
Survivors include her husband, Albert E. Weber, two sons and daughters-in-law, 
Bert E. and Beth Weber, Springfield, Ill., Gregory and Peggy Weber, Tucson, Ariz.; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Richard Meihsner, Port St. Lucie, Fla., 
Susan and David Lindholm, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, Leah and Seth Weber, 
Justin, Lucas and Kaylana Weber, Abby and Nathan Meihsner, Sarah and Brent Lindholm; 
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by one son, Leland P. Weber.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew's Catholic Church from 9 a.m. Thursday 
until the time of service.
Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 25, 1995 P. A2


JOHN WEBER

The baby boy of Mrs. N.J. Weber of Northeim died shortly after 
he was born.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 5, 1901
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John Weber
Event Type Death
Event Date 1901
Event Place Newton, Wisconsin
Residence Place Newton,
Gender Male
Age 0
Race W
Birth Date 29 Aug 1901
Birth Year (Estimated) 1901
Birthplace Newton, Manitowoc Co.
Burial Place Newton
Cemetery St. Kasimir Cemetery
Father's Name N. J. Weber
Father's Birthplace Calumet Co.,
Mother's Name Sophia Weber
Mother's Birthplace Sheboygan Co.
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch 
John Weber, 1901; citing Death, Newton, Wisconsin


LELAND WEBER

Leland P. Weber, 28, of 7624 Cty. Trk. C, Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, 
March 13, as a result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James J. 
Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Northeim.
Mr. Weber was born July 23, 1953, at Manitowoc, son of Albert E. and Jean L. 
Basel Weber. He was educated at Manitowoc public schools and was a 1971 
graduate of Lincoln High School. He was employed at Meadow Links. Mr. Weber 
was a member of St. Andrew Athletic Association and Fraternal Order of Eagles 
Aerie 706.
Survivors include his parents, Albert and Jean Weber of Manitowoc; two brothers 
and sisters-in-law, Bert E. and Beth Weber of Springfield, Ill., and Gregory 
and Peggy Weber of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Nancy and 
Richard Meihsner of Manitowoc, and Susan Weber and Michael Holschbach of 
Manitowoc; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Leona Basel of Manitowoc; paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Anna Weber of Manitowoc; two nephews, Justin Weber and Lucas 
Weber, of Tucson, Ariz.; two nieces, Leah Weber of Springfield, Ill., and Abby 
Meihsner of Manitowoc; uncles, aunts and other relatives. He was preceded in 
death by his grandfathers.
There will be no visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 15, 1982  P. 3


GERALD WETENKAMP

Gerald (Jerry) Wetenkamp, age 66, of 1504 Lakeshore Road, Newton, died Sunday, 
June 28, 1992, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m., at the St. Casmir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Lee J. Kahrs will be presiding at the Mass 
of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at the St. Casmir Church Cemetery.
He was born February 11, 1926, in Green Bay, son of the late George and Minnie 
Daugs Wetenkamp. He married the former LaVerne Wadzinski on June 17, 1950, at 
St. Casmir Catholic Church. Jerry was the owner and operator of The Newton Meats 
and Sausage Company from 1951 until his retirement in 1972. He served in the 
U.S. Army from May of 1944 until February of 1947. He was stationed in Germany. 
He received the Victory Medal, The Combat Infantry Badge, and The Overseas 
Service Bar. He was a member of St. Casmir Catholic Church, the Newton Volunteer 
Fire Department, and a honorary Member of the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department. 
He was also a member of the Cleveland V.F.W. Post 8974.
Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Wetenkamp of Newton; four sons and two 
daughters-in-law, Robert and Jann Wetenkamp of Manitowoc, Richard Wetenkamp of 
Newton, Lee and Vicki Wetenkamp of Manitowoc, Roy Wetenkamp at home; one brother 
and sister-in-law, Elmer and Jane Wetenkamp of Manitowoc, his mother-in-law, Mrs. 
John (Celia) Wadzinski; a brother-in-law and his spouse, John and Betty Wadzinski, 
Jr. of Manitowoc, five grandchildren, Jaime, Lindsay, Chase, Brock, and Tyler; 
and special friends, Nyle and Dorothy Taddy of Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call at the St. Casmir Catholic Church from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday evening. 
A prayer service will be held at the church at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. Kahrs. The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 1992 P. A2


ANNA ZICH

PIONEER RESIDENT OF NEWTON IS DEAD, AGED 67
Mother of Mrs. Anna Cych(sic), Deceased, Still Lives in Good Health
Mrs. Anna Cych, a pioneer resident of the town of Newton, residing 
with her daughter, Mrs. A. Pracki, South Twentieth street, this 
city, died yesterday at the age of 67. Mrs. Cych had been ill some 
time. Mrs. Cych’s mother, who is a great great grandmother is still 
living and is enjoying robust health, though the death of her 
daughter is a great shock to her. The funeral of Mrs. Cych will be 
held at Nordheim Monday morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 13, 1917, Page 8


PHILIP ZICH

…Death continues its work of thinning the ranks of the pioneer and older 
settlers of Manitowoc county and today two of the oldest residents of the 
county are listed among those who have been summoned. Deaths toll today is 
three in Manitowoc county, with all of advanced age.
One of the three, Phillip Zych (sic), town of Newton, was probably the oldest 
settler of the county, having been here for seventy-one years, all that time 
having made his home on the same property which his parents settled when he 
came here with them as a boy of twelve, in 1854. Up to three weeks ago, Mr. 
Zych had never known a day of sickness, death resulting from infirmities of 
age, the sands of life having run out rapidly during the past three weeks 
since his decline set in.
Mr. Zych was born at Tabort, Bohemia, May 2, 1842, being 83 at death. He was 
12 years of age when his parents came to America and founded a home in the 
then wilderness of Manitowoc county at Newton. In 1869 he was married to Anna 
Bonk who preceded him in death in 1917.
Since his retirement from the farm, Mr. Zych has been making his home with his 
son. He is survived by five children, Mrs. Nick Scherer and Mrs. Anton Pracki 
of this city, Jacob, Stephen and John of Newton. Two brothers, Frank and Albert, 
of this city and two sisters, Mrs. Emil Borcherdt of this city and Mrs. Anton 
Mally of Chicago, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive 
him.
The funeral will be held Monday morning with services at St. Casimir’s Catholic 
church at 9 o’clock, the Rev. Szepinski officiating. Burial will be at St. 
Casimir’s cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 3, 1925  P. 1


AUGUSTA ZIELINSKI

Mrs. Frank Zielinski, 49, of Newton, Passes Away
Mrs. Augusta Zielinski, 49, wife of Frank Zielinski of Newton, passed 
away yesterday at the family home after a two weeks illness and will 
be buried Thursday morning at ten o’clock from the church at Nordheim. 
The maiden name of the deceased was Augusta Tetzlaff and in addition 
to the husband, one daughter, Regina, two sons, Irving and Harry and 
six sisters, survive. The deceased has always made her home on a farm 
in Newton.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 24, 1928 Page 14


FRANK ZIELINSKI

Funeral services for Frank J. Zielinski, 82, of R. 1, Newton, who died 
Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short 
illness, were held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. Arthur Danks officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. 
Pallbearers were John Wadzinski, Zeno Tomchek, Peter Sievert, Clement 
Hartlaub, Frank Kadow and Harry Masiak.
Mr. Zielinski was born April 28, 1877, at Newton, son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. August Zielinski. He was a retired farmer. In 1902 he married the 
former Augusta Tetzlaff who died in April, 1928. In October, 1932, he 
married Catherine Kadow.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Ervin of Manitowoc and Harry of R. 1, 
Newton; two stepsons, Adolph and Max Kadow, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. 
Philip Sheets, Climax, Mich.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lous Ciha of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Albert Czechanski, Two Rivers, and 10 grandchildren. 
Sheboygan Press, July 28, 1959  P. 10 


HARRY ZIELINSKI

Harry Zielinski, 56, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Monday at home of an apparent 
heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Zielinski was born Nov. 1, 1913, at Newton, son of the late Frank and 
Augusta Tetzlaff Zielinski. He farmed the homestead farm in Newton. Mr. 
Zielinski married Alvina Poklinowlinski Aug. 2, 1938, at Manitowoc. 
Survivors include the wife; two sons, (private); a daughter, (private); a 
brother, Ervin, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Philip Sheets, of Edmonds, 
Wash.; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 8 p.m. 
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 18, 1969  P. 5


EDWARD ZINKEL

Edward Zinkel, 82, of Francis Creek, died Wednesday at St. Vincent 
Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in St. 
Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Zinkel was born Apr. 28, 1891, at Newton, son of the late Carl 
and Margaret Degenhardt Zinkel. He married Emma Roberts. She preceded 
him in death in 1925. He married Rose Staddler Sprang. She preceded 
him in death in 1953. He engaged in farming in Manitowoc County until 
his retirement.
Survivors include five sons, Richard Zinkel, of Plymouth, Anton 
Zinkel, of Two Rivers and Arthur Zinkel, of Brillion, Herman Sprang, 
of Reedsville and Carl Spring (sic), of Florida; seven daughters, 
Mrs. Ivan (Marie) Fictum, Mrs. Ray (Margaret) Trainor, Miss Myrtle 
Sprang and Mrs. Donald (Dolores) Manlick, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Abdon 
(Gertrude) Kohlbeck, of Francis Creek, Mrs. Robert (Rose) Bushman, 
of Newton and Mrs. Darrel (Florence) McCollum, of Missouri; a sister, 
Mrs. Mary Junk, of Manitowoc; 46 grandchildren and 23 great grand-
children. Two sons, three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, January 3, 1974 P.16


ROSE ZINKEL

Mrs. Edward Zinkel, 55, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening 
at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic 
Church, Northeim. The Rev. L. Lisowski will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Rose Stadler in the town of Two Rivers in 1897 and 
in 1917 was married to Charles Sprang. They located on a farm in 
the town. Her husband died in 1925. In 1928 she was married to 
Edward Zinkel and they located on the present farm in Newton. She 
was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Casimir congregation.
Survivors are the husband; five sons, Anton of Manitowoc, Richard 
of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Herman of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Carl of Newton, 
and Arthur of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; seven daughters, Mrs. Ivan Fictum 
of Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. Ray Trainor of Manitowoc, Mrs. Abdon 
Kolbeck of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Myrtle, Rose, Florence and 
Delores at home; two sisters, Agnes Stadler of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
August Glandt of Two Rivers; four brothers, Anton of Manitowoc, 
Carl of LaCrosse and Joseph and Bernard of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; and 
15 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday where 
the rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Saturday by the Rosary 
Society and at 8 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. L. Lisowski.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 8, 1953 P.14


ALEX P. ZYCH

Alex P. Zych, 78, of Northeim, Wisconsin, died at his residence. Funeral 
services will be 11 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. 
Charles Macco will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Catholic Church 
Cemetery, Northeim. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Zych by 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Otto Oas Post of Manitowoc.
Mr. Zych was born July 15, 1908, at Manitowoc, son of the late Stephen and 
Mathilda Mella Zych. He was a lifelong Manitowoc County resident and attended 
Manitowoc County Schools and also Manitowoc Vocational. Mr. Zych was active in 
farming and also employed at Kaufman Manufacturing Company and retired from 
Medusa Cement Company. He was a very active baseball player with Manitowoc 
County league as a pitcher for the Point Creek Team. Mr. Zych  was a veteran 
of World War II, serving with the United States Army from March, 1942 to 
September, 1945.
Survivors include a sister, Miss Frances Zych of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, 
grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and five 
brothers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., May 11, 1987 page 19


JACOB ZYCH

Newton Resident, Zych, 68, Is Dead (photo)
NEWTON-Jacob P. Zych, 68, veteran tavern operator in the village 
and a bank director for 21 years, died at his home Wednesday noon, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at St. Casimir Catholic Church at 
10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. L. Lisowski will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
He was born in the town of Newton July 13, 1885, son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Philip Zych. In 1912 he married Miss Vanda Pekarske.
He served as a field man for the Cleveland Canning Company for many 
years and operated a tavern in the village for 40 years. He also at 
one time operated a meat market adjoining the tavern for 15 years. 
When the Newton State Bank was organized 21 years ago he was named 
a director and has since served on the board of the bank. He was 
also a trustee of St. Casimers congregation for a number of years.
Zych was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Fraternal Order 
of Eagles.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Otto Kollath of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Leander Scharenbrock of Cleveland, Wis. and five grand-
daughters.
Friends may call at the Leschke Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 7 p.m. 
Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday by the 
Holy Name Society and at 8 p.m. Sunday by the Parish Rosary Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 15, 1954 P.22
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Stone reads b. 1886
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ZYCH FUNERAL MONDAY
NEWTON-A solemn Requiem High Mass was held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. 
Casimir Catholic Church in Newton for Jacob P. Zych, 68, veteran 
tavern operator and bank director. Mr. Zych died Wednesday at his 
home, following a lingering illnes. Officiating at the Mass were the 
Rev. Michael Wisneski of Pine Grove and the Rev. Anthony Bette, of 
Suamico, past pastors of St. Casimir's, where Mr. Zych was a trustee 
for many years, and the Rev. Henry Letz of Manitowoc. Present in the 
sanctuary was the Rev. L.L. Lisowski, present pastor at St. Casimir's.
Members of the Holy Name Society of which the deceased was a member, 
formed a guard of honor.
Pallbearers were Erwin bruckschen, Arthur Wagner, Louis Johannes, 
John Wadzinski Sr., Joseph Schisel and Joseph Schmatz.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 22, 1954 P.16


JOHN ZYCH    (d. 1953)

John Zych, 72, retired town of Newton farmer, died Sunday at the 
St. Mary Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, where he had resided the 
past six years.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Leschke 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 at St. Casimir Catholic 
church, Newton. The Rev. L. Lisowski will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Zych was born in Newton in 1880 and followed farming until 
retiring. He never married. He was a member of the Holy Name 
Society.
Survivors are a brother, Jacob of Newton and several nieces and 
nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon, where 
the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 23, 1953 P.5


JOHN S. ZYCH   (d. 1973)

John S. Zych, 74, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The 
Rev. Antohony Betley will offiicate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Zych was born May 6, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Stephen and 
Matilda Mella Zych. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life. Prior to 
his retirement in 1965 he had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding for 
more than 20 years. Mr. Zych was a member of the Faternal Order of Eagles 
and the Seagulls Club. 
Survivors include two brothers, Alex and Stephen, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, two 
sisters, Mrs. Theresa Knipp, of Rt. 3, and Miss Frances, of Manitowoc. 
Nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a 
Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 29, 1973
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(6 May 1899/Dec. 1973/SSDI)


JOSEPH A. ZYCH

Joseph A. Zych, 65, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10 a.m., St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Zych was born Oct. 31, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Stephen and 
Matilda Mella Zych. He lived in Manitowoc County all his life. He was employed 
at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until his retirement three years ago. He was a 
member of Boilermakers Union Local 443. 
Survivors include three brothers, John, Alex and Stephen, all of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, 
two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Knipp of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Miss Frances Zych, of 
Manitowoc, three nieces and two nephews. Two brothers and a sister preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 21, 1971  P. 20 


MARCELLA R. ZYCH

Marcella R. Zych, age 82, a resident of Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, January 31, 2003 at the center. Funeral services 
will be held at 6:00 pm Monday, February 3, 2003 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton. Officiating at the service will be Rev. David Beaudry with burial 
at St. Casimir Church Cemetery, Northeim.
Marcella was born July 2, 1920 in the town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, daughter of 
the late Gottfried and Agnes Schramm Schuler. On October 27, 1945 she married 
Stephen J. Zych at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. He preceded her in 
death on January 9, 1977.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael Zych, Thomas and Rachel 
Zych, all of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Allan Vander Bloomen, 
Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Christine Vander Bloomen, Allan Vander Bloomen, Jr., 
Jennifer and Patrick Schfiffman, two great grandchildren, Steve Propson and Sally 
Propson; a sister, Petronella Schneider, Manitowoc and a sister-in-law, Marion 
Schuler, Chilton. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
also preceded in death by three sisters, Clara Kautzer, Leona Brumeier and Florentine 
Backhaus; and three brothers, Edmund Schuler, Arnold Schuler and Herbert Schuler. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton on Monday evening from 4:00 pm until the time of service at 6:00 pm. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Feb. 1, 2003
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(02 Jul 1920/31 Jan 2003/SSDI)


MATYLDA ZYCH

Mrs. Mathilda Zych,  91, died Wednesday night at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Theresa Knipp, Rt. 3, Manitowoc, where she had resided since 1948(?).
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfefer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic church, Nordheim. The
Ref. Arthur Danks will officiate and burial will be in the church
cemetery.
The former Mathilda Mella was born Dec. 10, 1874, at Manitowoc, daughter
of the late Joseph and Rose Mrotek Mella. She was married in 1898 to 
Stephan Zych and the couple lived at Manitowoc 12 years before operating
a farm in the Town of Newton. The husband died in 19??.
Mrs. Zych is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Knipp, Mrs. William Re?ewski 
of Chicago and Miss Frances Zych of Manitowoc; five sons, John, Joseph,
Alex and Stephan of Rt. 3, Manitowoc and Felix(?) of Manitowoc and five(?)
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 5, 1956  p.29


MICHAEL ZYCH

Michael "Mike" R. Zych, age 58 of 1325 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon, Jan. 30, 2006 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.  
He was born June 2, 1947 in Manitowoc, son of the late Stephen and Marcella 
Schuler Zych. Mike was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He was 
employed at Tecumseh, New Holstein and also at Manitowoc Engineering.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Rachael Zych, 
Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Allan Vander Bloomen, 
Manitowoc; two aunts, Petronella Schneider, Manitowoc; Marion Schuler, 
Chilton and nieces and a nephew: Christine Vander Bloomen, Valders and 
her children, Stephen and Sally; Allan Vander Bloomen Jr., Manitowoc; 
Jennifer and Patrick Schiffman, Fitchburg and their daughter, Hailey. 
Other relatives and friends also survive.
A Memorial service will be held at 7 pm Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006 at St. 
Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Memorial 
service will be the Rev. Dave Beaudry. Cremation has occurred with burial 
of the cremated remains at St. Casimir Cemetery, Newton, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton from 6 pm Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006 until the time of the 
Memorial service at 7 pm. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.  
The family wishes to thank Manitowoc County Social Services for all their 
help to Mike these last several years.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Feb. 5, 2006  page A3


STEPHEN ZYCH   (d. 1942)

Funeral services for Stephen Zych, 71, of route 3, Manitowoc, who 
died Monday, will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the Zych home 
and at 10 o'clock from the St. Casimir's church at Nordheim, the 
Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
The body will be moved to the Zych home from the Pfeffer funeral 
home Wednesday morning. The rosary will be recited Wednesday 
evening at eight o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 22, 1942 P.2


STEPHEN ZYCH    (d. 1977)

Stephen J. Zych, 59, of 6012 Northeim Rd., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning 
at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. 
Charles Morroco will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Zych was born Aug. 9, 1917, in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Stephen and Mathilda Mella Zych. He married Marcella Schuler 
Oct. 27, 1945 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St Nazianz. Mr. Zych farmed 
and resided on the home farm in the Town of Newton all his life and was also 
employed by Burger Boat Co., Manitowoc, and was a member of Boilermakers 
Union Local 443.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Michael and Thomas at home; a daughter, 
Mrs. Allan (Ann) Vander Bloomen, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a brother, Alex, of Rt. 
3, Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Knipp, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Miss 
Frances Zych, of Manitowoc and three grandchildren. Four brothers and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, January 10, 1977  P. 3
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VANDA ZYCH

Vanda J. Zych, 90, of St. Mary Home and formerly of 2227 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, 
died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 8, at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian burial will be 
celebrated by the Rev. James Stamborski and burial will be in St. Casimir 
Cemetery, Northeim.
Mrs. Zych, nee Vanda Pekarske, was born May 18, 1891, at Northeim, daughter of 
the late Andrew and Suzanne Leschke Pekarske. She was married to Jacob Zych June 4, 
1912, at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. He preceded her in death in 1964. 
She was a charter member of St. Andrew Women's Council and St. Casimir Rosary 
Society and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Otto Kollath of Manitowoc 
and Harriet and Leander Scharenbroch of Cleveland, six grandchildren, 10 great 
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers and two sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. A prayer service 
will be at 7 p.m. led by Father Stamborski. Harry Bergner is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 9, 1981 P. 3
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(18 May 1891/Sep 1981/SSDI)


WENZEL ZYCH   (d. 1930)

WENDELL (sic) ZYCH, 28, DIES MONDAY AT JUNEAU HOSPITAL
Wendell Zych, 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Zych of Newton, passed 
away yesterday at a Juneau Wis. hospital where he had been undergoing 
treatment for some time. The deceased was born in this city in 1902, 
and in addition to his parents is survived by five brothers and three 
sisters.
The remains will be brought to the Leschke funeral home here tonight 
where they may be viewed and also tomorrow morning, after which they 
will be taken to the Zych home in Newton. Burial will be Thursday 
morning at 9:30 from the St. Casimer's (sic) church at Newton.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, August 5, 1930 P.13


WENZL ZYCH

Death in Town Newton Thurs. last week of 85-yr. old Franz Zych from 
old age debility. The deceased, who leaves 6 children, was buried 
Sat. morning in Northeim.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905
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(Note: On the death index Wenzl Zych d. 10 Jan. 1905)