ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES

Rockland Township, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin

LIBBIE ALLEN

Mrs. Ralph Allen (Libbie Kohout) 973 Grove St., Neenah, age 66, died 
Saturday at 1:10 a.m. at Theda Clark Memorial Hospital following a 
lengthy illness. She was born April 25, 1909 in Reedsville and had been 
a resident of Neenah for the past 25 years. She was married to Ralph 
(Murphy) Allen, November 19, 1949. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary 
Catholic Church in Neenah, and St. Margaret Mary Sheephead Marathon, a 
member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Lenz-Gazecki Post number 152, 
Menasha. 
The survivors include her husband Ralph (Murphy) Allen; her mother, Emma 
Kohout of Reedsville; a sister Mrs. Charles (Julia) Kopecky of Reedsville; 
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph 
Kohout. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Kessler Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Leon 
Wollersheim officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery in 
Reedsville. Friends may call at the Kessler Funeral Home from 4 until 9 p.m. 
Sunday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been 
established for the American Cancer Society.
Appleton Post Crescent, October 19, 1975  P. 17 


RALPH ALLEN

Ralph (Murphy) Allen, 74, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 7, 1989 of a heart 
attack at his residence in Neenah. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday at 
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Neenah. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Survivors include a brother, Charles Allen of Largo, Florida; a sister, Jean 
Acklam of Racine; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Julia and Charles Kopecky 
of Reedsville; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Kessler Funeral Home, 
Neenah, 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday where a prayer service will be at 6:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Jan. 9, 1989


DARLENE BALLIEW

Darlene M. Balliew, 75, of Manitowoc, died on July 23, 2017 at her home. A 
memorial service will be held at 11 am on Thursday at St. Francis of Assisi 
on Marshall in Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
the Rev. Dave Beaudry with burial of Darlene's cremated remains to take place 
at St. Mary's Cemetery in Reedsville. Following the memorial service, a 
luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home in Manitowoc. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan 
Parkside Crematory and Chapel. The family will greet relatives and friends at 
St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall on Thursday from 9:30 am until the time of 
service at 11 am.
Darlene was born on November 4, 1941, daughter of the late George and Mary 
Burich Kanter. She graduated from Valders High School in 1960 and then pursued 
a nursing career in Chicago. For several years, Darlene worked at St. Joseph's 
Hospital in Chicago as a baby nurse. She later moved back to Manitowoc and was 
employed at Mirro Aluminum for more than 30 years until her retirement in 2003. 
Darlene enjoyed shopping for bargains year round for Christmas gifts and was 
well known for her famous meatballs.
Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Anne and Alan Kubichka of 
Rockwood and Patty and Tim Robley of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and five 
great grandsons. She is further survived by 10 siblings and their spouses, 
Dennis and Lila Kanter of Kaukauna, Darwin and Robin Kanter of Fence, Dianne 
Carmody of Reedsville, Danette Kanter of Manitowoc, Daniel and Shirley Kanter 
of Reedsville, Dean and Jane Kanter of Grimms, Denise and Mike Weber of 
Manitowoc, Dori Kanter of Manitowoc, Debbie and Tim Karl of Reedsville and 
Dorothy and Patrick Fitzgerald of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Joan Kanter of 
Reedsville, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Darlene was preceded 
in death by her parents, George and Mary Kanter, a sister and brother-in-law, 
Delores and Jerome Moller, a brother, Donald Kanter and a granddaughter, Melina 
McNeil. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials in Darlene's 
name.
Valders Journal, July 27, 2017


DONALD R. BARNARD

Donald R. Barnard, age 70, of the Reedsville Manor, 431 Madison St., Reedsville, 
passed away on June 13, 2003 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. 
He was born June 18, 1932, in Reedsville, son of the late George "Dolly"  and 
Tess (Brick) Barnard. He married Janet Ramminger on June 20, 1959 in Kiel. Donald 
was a truck driver for the Texaco Company and was the owner and operator of "Jan & 
Bro's Tavern" in Reedsville until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army during 
the Korean War and attended Holy Family Parish.
Donald is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael (Debra) Barnard of 
Slinger and Robert Barnard of Reedsville; eight grandchildren: Christopher, Joshua, 
Taylor, Cassie, Brooke, Payge, Michael and Tanner; a niece, Mary (Joe) Levash of 
Brillion; special friend of the family, Cheryl Dorn and many friends. He was preceded 
in death by his wife, Janet on February 12, 1996, a twin sister and brother-in-law, 
Donna (Tom) McDonough.
Funeral mass will be at 11 on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at Holy Family Parish in 
Brillion with the Rev. Tom Long officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery 
in Reedsville from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday, June  17, and then at the church on 
Wednesday from 10 am until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 16, 2003


GEORGE "DOLLY" BARNARD

George (Dolly) Barnard, 71, of Reedsville, died Tuesday at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. 
The Rev. John Neuser will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Barnard was born Feb 21, 1905, at Forest Junction, son of the late George A. 
and Anna Kautzer Barnard. He married Tess Brick May 14, 1930, at Askeaton, Wis. 
Mr. Barnard was affiliated with Barnard Oil Co. of Reedsville until 1949, when he 
became proprietor of Barnard Hotel until the time of his death. He was Reedsville 
Village president from 1940 to 1948. He was a charter member of Reedsville Lions 
Club and Reedsville Athletic Assn., a member of Manitowoc Elks Lodge, Eagles Aerie 
706, Seagulls, Knights of Columbus No. 710, St. Mary Holy Name Society, National 
Sheriffs and Deputies Assn. and Manitowoc County Tavern League. He was also a 
lifetime member of Reedsville Sportsmans Club and a was a former district chairman 
of the Republican Party.
Survivors include his wife, Tess, a son, Donald, and a daughter, Mrs. Tom (Donna) 
Mc Donough, of Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Howard (Priscilla) Leppla, of Brillion 
and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 
where a combined Rosary service by members of Holy Name Society and Knights of 
Columbus will be at 8:30 p.m. and a memorial service will be held by Manitowoc 
Elks Club.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2, 1977 P. 3
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Wedded Wednesday at Askeaton
The marriage of George (Dolly) Barnard, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barnard of 
Reedsville and Theresa Brick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brick of Askeaton was 
solemnized at the Catholic church at Askeaton at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, 
Rev. Father Vande Castle tying the nuptial knot and reading the nuptial mass 
service. The attendants were Richard Denk and "Babe" Clancy of Askeaton.
A wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's parents to members of 
the immediate families. The young couple left on a honeymoon trip to northern 
cities and will be at home to friends in Reedsville where the groom is 
associated with the Barnard Oil Co.  A wide circle of friends extend well 
wishes to the young couple.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 14, 1930 page 7


JANET L. BARNARD

Janet L. Barnard, age 62, of 210 Birch Lane, Reedsville, passed away on Monday, 
February 12, 1996, at the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 1996, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Ronald Guillette will officiate with burial in 
the parish cemetery.
She was born September 23, 1933, in Kiel, daughter of the late Joseph and Olivia 
Scharenbrock Ramminger. On June 20, 1959, she married Donald Barnard, in Kiel. 
Jan was a graduate of Kiel High School and Lakeland College. She taught school 
in Oakfield, Reedsville and Brillion and then taught at St. Patrick's in Maple 
Grove for 13 years. In 1987, she became Executive Director of the Reedsville 
Housing Authority.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael 
and Debra Barnard, Appleton, Robert Barnard, Neenah; six grandchildren, Christopher, 
Joshua, Taylor, Cassie, Brooke and Payge; one sister-in-law, Donna McDonough, 
Reedsville. Jan was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Gerald 
Ramminger.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of service.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1996 P. A2


THERESA "TESS" BARNARD

Mrs. George (Tess) Barnard, 81, of 304 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, died Wednesday 
morning, April 21, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10:30 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Barnard was born Sept. 23, 1900, daughter of the late John and Bridgit Brick. 
She was married to George "Dolly" Barnard, May 14, 1930, at Askeaton, Wis. The 
couple operated Barnard Hotel in Reedsville for many years until 1977. He preceded 
her in death Feb. 2, 1977. Mrs. Barnard was a member of Manitowoc Elks Auxiliary, 
charter member of Reedsville Lioness club, member of St. Ann Christian Mother's 
Society, member of Knights of Columbus Council 5798 Auxiliary, and a member of 
Gosz-Novak Post No. 199 Auxiliary.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald (Bro) and Jan Barnard of 
Reedsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Tom McDonough of Reedsville; three 
grandchildren, Mike and Robbie Barnard of Reedsville, and Mrs. Joe (Mary) Levash of 
Brillion; a great grandchild, Jason Levash; and four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Oliver 
(Mame) Barnard of Coulee Dam, Wash., Mrs. William (Doris) Barnard of Reedsville, 
Mrs. Howard (Priscilla) Leppla of Brillion, and Mrs. Margaret Brick of Askeaton.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a 
parish vigil will be at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Christian Mother's service at 8 
p.m. and a Gosz-Novak Post No. 199 Auxiliary service at 8:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1982 P. 3
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Wedded Wednesday at Askeaton
The marriage of George (Dolly) Barnard, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barnard of 
Reedsville and Theresa Brick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brick of Askeaton was 
solemnized at the Catholic church at Askeaton at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, 
Rev. Father Vande Castle tying the nuptial knot and reading the nuptial mass 
service. The attendants were Richard Denk and "Babe" Clancy of Askeaton.
A wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's parents to members of 
the immediate families. The young couple left on a honeymoon trip to northern 
cities and will be at home to friends in Reedsville where the groom is 
associated with the Barnard Oil Co.  A wide circle of friends extend well 
wishes to the young couple.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 14, 1930 page 7


FRANCES BARTA

Mrs. Frances Barta, 82, of Reedsville, died Sunday evening at the 
Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic church, Reedsville. The Rev. 
John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Barta, nee Frances Kubale, was born Feb. 1, 1891, in the Town of 
Rockland, daughter of the late Albert and Anna Kajek Kubale. She was 
married to Wencel Barta in August of 1911 at Reedsville. Her husband 
preceded her in death. Mrs. Barta was a charter member of the St. Ann 
Christian Mothers Society and also a member of the Catholic Knights 
of Wisconsin.
Survivors include a son, James, of Deorrigan, of Campbellsport, Wis., 
a sister, Mrs. John Ditmer, of Kewaunee, seven grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a 
prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, December 24, 1973 P.12


JAMES BARTA

James S. Barta, age 58, of rural De pere, died Friday evening July 1, 
1994, at his home following a long illness.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 1994, 
at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, De Pere. Burial was in St. Mary 
Catholic Cemetery, Reedsville.
He was born December 26, 1935, in Reedsville, son of the late Wenzel 
and Frances (Kubale) Barta. He lived in the De Pere area the past 30 
years. James and the former Rita Sheahan were married in 1960 at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. Jim had been employed at Paper 
Converting Machine Company for 32 years and had been a Hunter Safety 
Instructor for 19 years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic 
Church in De Pere and greatly enjoyed both bird and deer hunting.
Survivors include his wife Rita; their children, Gregory and Dawn Barta, 
Green Bay, Jay and Tammy Barta, De Pere, Terry Barta, at home; his 
grandchildren, Christopher and Mitchell Barta and Breanna Barta; one 
sister, Marie Lorrigan, Campbellsport; nieces, nephews also survive. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
The Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
"Jim's family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Gerald 
Bayer and the entire staff of Unity Hospice for all of the kindness, 
care and concern shown to him during his illness."
Herald Times Reporter, July 5, 1994 P. A2


WENZEL BARTA

Wenzel F. Barta, 80, of Reedsville died at his home Thursday shortly 
before noon after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Reedsville 
Funeral Home and at 9:30 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Reedsville with 
the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Barta was born Feb. 1, 1878, at Chicago and came to Reedsville in 
1905 with his mother. On Aug. 2?, 1911, he married the former Miss 
Frances Kubale. They made their home in Reedsville.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the St. Mary Catholic Church 
of Reedsville and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
Survivors include his wife a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Lorrigan of 
Campbellsport; a son, James, at home; and two sisters, Mrs. Julia 
Millhaus and Mrs. Katherine Jonas, both of Gillett.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 5, 1956 P.23


MARY J. BAUKNECHT

Mrs. Vernon (Mary Jane) Bauknecht, 55, of 631 Menasha St., Reedsville, died 
Saturday morning, Sept. 12, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10:30 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider and 
Deacon Eugene Tuma will officiate and burial will be in church cemetery.
Mrs. Bauknecht was born July 20, 1926, at Antigo, daughter of the late Charles 
and Eva Adgett Tuma. She was employed at Tecumsch Corporation at New Holstein. 
She was marreid to Vernon Bauknecht, April 3, 1947. Mrs. Bauknecht was a member 
of Catholic Knights Branch No. 80 who will form an honor guard at the church 
Monday morning and St. Ann Christian Mothers Society.
Survivors include her husband, six sons and a daughter-in-law, Vernon C., Larry 
and Barbara, Eugene, all of Reedsville, Robert, David and Brian at home; five 
daughters and three sons-in-law, Patrica Bender of Milwaukee, Beverly and Thomas 
Parker of Forest Junction, Susan and Robert Steeber of Francis Creek, Mary and 
Eugene Savage of Reedsville and Rita Bauknecht of California; seven brothers and 
four sisters and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 
a sister.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Sunday afternoon. 
St. Ann Christian Mothers Rosary 7:30 o'clock followed at 8 o'clock Sunday by 
parish vigil service led by Father Schneider.
Herald Times Reporter, September 13, 1981 P. 3


VERNON BAUKNECHT

Vernon L. Bauknecht, age 81, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 
Reedsville, died on Wednesday, October 27, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 1999, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Tom Long will officiate, burial 
will be in the parish cemetery.
He was born December 18, 1917, in Antigo, son of the late Samuel and Anna 
(Waistock) Bauknecht. On April 30, 1947, he married Mary Jane Tuma, in Milwaukee. 
Mr. Bauknecht served in the United States Army during World War II. He was 
employed at George Clark Transit until retiring in 1979. He was a member of St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville and the Amvets Post #1032 of Reedsville.
Survivors include his children, Patricia (Larry) Wrowell, Milwaukee, Beverly 
Parker, Reedsville, Vernon C. Bauknecht, Reedville (sic), Larry (Barb) Bauknecht, 
Reedsville, Sue (Bob) Steeber, Francis Creek, Mary (Gene) Savage, Reedsville, 
Gene (Lori) Bauknecht, Reedsville, Rita (Gary) Simmons, S.C., Robert (Marjorie) 
Bauknecht, Reedsville, David (Debra) Bauknecht, Reedsville, Brian (Barbara) 
Bauknecht, Jackson, Mo.; 24 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one sister, 
Mary Jane Remm, Milwaukee, and one brother, Robert (Peg) Bauknecht, Antigo. He 
was preceded in death by his wife on September 12, 1981; one sister and four 
brothers.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, on Saturday from 8 a.m. 
until 10 a.m. when family rites will be held.
The family wishes to extend a heart felt thanks to his special friends, Willie & 
Jan Rahn and to the staff at St. Mary's Home and Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center for the tender loving care given to Dad.
Herald Times Reporter, October 29, 1999 P. A2


DANIEL BEHNKE

Daniel "Jack" Behnke, 29, Brillion, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 8 as a result 
of an industrial accident. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at 
the Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Schneider officiated. Burial was 
in St. Mary's Church Cemetery in Reedsville.
He was born March 18, 1949 in Valders. He was the son of Lorraine Scherer Behnke 
and Vilas Behnke. He was employed at Brillion Iron Works. 
He is survived by his parents, two brothers, William and Joseph, one sister, 
Theresa Behnke, Brillion, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Chilton Times Journal, November 16, 1978


JAMES BEHNKE

Find Bodies Of Couple In Parked Auto 
KIEL (Special) – 
A young couple died early today in a car parked in a farm driveway off 
Highway 149, a half-mile west of here. 
The victims were identified as Miss Lois D. Dedering, 21, of 704 1st St., 
Kiel, and James Behnke, 21, of Reedsville.
Leroy A. Hughes of Appleton, Calumet County coroner, said the deaths 
apparently were due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. 
He said he would not make a final ruling on the cause of death pending 
completion of a laboratory analysis later in the day.
Engine Running
The bodies of the young people were found about 6:40 a.m. by Robert Nett 
of Rt. 2, Kiel, who investigated when the Behnke car blocked the driveway 
to the Alvin Nett farm home.
He said the bodies were slumped over in the front seat of the car. The 
engine of the car still was running and the windows were closed. 
The coroner reported that the couple had been dead for “an hour or two” 
before the bodies were discovered. A physician who was summoned to the 
scene notified Calumet County Sheriff C. J. Kosmosky at 7:30.
The sheriff ordered the Behnke car to be taken to a garage at Kiel for 
inspection to determine whether there were any mechanical defects in the 
car’s exhaust system.
Mrs. Alvin Nett first noticed the parked car in the driveway when she 
awakened at 6:10. Her son investigated a half hour later when he was 
unable to drive past the car on his way to work.
Behnke’s identity was not determined for several hours. Only identification 
in the car was a bowling ball on the back seat which bore his name.
Services Wednesday
(info for Lois Dedering with her cem. entry in #83)
Sheboygan Press, March 21, 1960 P. 1


LORRAINE M. BEHNKE

Lorraine M. Behnke, age 78, of 14 5th St., Reedsville entered eternal peace 
Thursday March 25, 1999, surrounded by her family.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 1999, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. Tom Long officiating. Burial will 
be in the parish cemetery.
She was born October 1, 1920, daughter of the late George and Armelda Scherer. 
Lorraine grew up in St. Nazianz and on July 24, 1943, she married Vilas Behnke. 
They resided in Reedsville where she was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church 
and also the St. Anns Christian Mothers.
Survivors include one daughter, Theresa Gretz, Reedsville; two sons and one 
daughter-in-law, Bill and Janice Behnke, Reedsville and Joseph Behnke, Manitowoc; 
her grandchildren, Gary (Gina) Behnke, Brillion, Lori (Steve) Hackbarth, Brillion, 
Scott, Amie, and Jeff Behnke all of Reedsville, Katrina Behnke, Manitowoc and one 
great-grandson, Zeb Behnke, Brillion. Lorraine was preceded in death by her 
husband, Vilas; one son Daniel (Jack), son-in-law, Gale Gretz; two brothers and 
one sister-in-law, Francis (Irene) Scherer and Arnold Scherer, and one sister and 
brother-in-law, Nellie (Henry) Bachaus.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville from 4-8 p.m. Friday and 
then on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. when family rites will be held. The 
Rosary will be prayed on Friday at 6:30 p.m. by the Christian Mothers and a parish 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
Life is full of choices, and also of letting go. Grandma, you made the ultimate 
choice, and with trust in God, we let you go, knowing you need to rest and once 
again be by Grandpa's side. We would like to extend great appreciation to the staff 
of River's Bend for the comfort they provided to our Mom (Grandma) and to us this 
past week.
Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 1999 P. A2


VILAS BEHNKE

Vilas Behnke, 68, of 14 Fifth St., Reedsville, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 19, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Behnke was born March 1, 1911, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
William and Elsie Krueger Behnke. He married Lorraine Scherer July 24, 1943, at 
St. Nazianz and had been employed with Brillion Iron Works for 25 years, retiring 
in 1977.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and a daughter-in-law, William and Janice 
Behnke of Reedsville and Joseph Behnke of Manitowoc; a daughter, Miss Theresa 
Behnkeand (sic) a brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Lucille Behnke of Brillion 
and four grandchildren. A son, Jack, preceded him in death Nov. 8, 1978. A brother 
and a sister also preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
afternoon, where a vigil service will be at 7:30 o'clock conducted by Father 
Schneider.
Herald Times Reporter, November 20, 1979 P. 3


CHRISTINE BENZSCHAWEL

Christine (Mema) Benzschawel, 52, of Mill Street Court, Reedsville, died Saturday, 
November 7, 1987 at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein following a long illness. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic church, Reedsville. 
Father John Becker will officiate with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Benzschawel was born July 23, 1905 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the 
late Paul and Mary Chizek Cherney. She married George P. Benzschawel on June 19, 
1923 at Reedsville. Mrs. Benzschawel was a partner in Ye Old Inn and Lanes of 
Reedsville for many years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville 
and a charter member of St. Ann Society.
Survivors include a daughter and a son-in-law, Marion and Charles Winfrey of Reedsville; 
two brothers, John Cherney of Kellnersville and Louis Cherney of Manitowoc; a sister, 
Mrs. Clara Krejcarek of Francis Creek; a grandson and daughter-in-law, Thomas (Scott) 
and Jean Mulhaney of Two Rivers and two great grandsons, Brian and Shawn. She was 
preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers.
Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 5 pm this Monday 
and Tuesday until 10 am when family rites will be held. Parish vigil will be held at 
7 pm this evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 9, 1987 page 13


JOSEPHINE BERGMANN

Mrs. Josephine Bergmann, 84, died at her home at Reedsville Tuesday morning 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Friday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and 
at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The former Josephine Will was born at Schwartzwald, Sheboygan County, April 23, 
1872, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Will. In 1872 she was married 
to Fred Bergmann and the couple resided at Reedsville where he died in 1926. She 
was a member of St. Ann Society of the church.
She is survived by four sons, Red of Reedsville, Clarence of Madison, Walter of 
Hortonville and Earl of Brillion; a daughter, Mrs. Allan Schmidt of Rick??; 10 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A son, William, preceded her in 
death. 
(Line underinked)...funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 20, 1956  P. 21


DANIEL BETHKE

Daniel Bethke, 73, former Reedsville resident, died unexpectedly of a heart 
attack Sunday morning while on his way to church in the Town of Morrison, 
Brown County.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home 
and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William 
Koutnik officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bethke was born Nov. 9, 1886, in the Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc 
county, son of the late Peter and Catherine Pieschel Bethke. He never married
and two years ago went to live with a brother, Peter, in the Town of Morrison. 
He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church.
Surviving are two brothers, Peter of Morrison and Michael of Sherwood; and two 
sisters, Miss Julia Bethke and Mrs. Steve Spatchek of Reedsville. A brother 
William, died in February of this year.
Friends may call at the funeral home aftr 2 pm Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 18, 1960  P. 3


JULIA BETHKE

Miss Julia Bethke, 74, of Reedsville died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Bethke was born March 22, 1889, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the 
late Peter and Catherine Pieschel Bethke. Since 1956, during her illness, she had 
made her home with a brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Spatchek, at 
Reedsville. She was a member of St. Ann Altar Society of St. Mary Church.
Surviving are the sister, Mrs. Steve (Josephine) Spatchek, two brothers, Peter, 
of Morrison and Michael, of Sherwood, three nieces and 10 nephews. Two brothers, 
Daniel and William, died in 1960.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the rosary will be 
recited at 8:30 p.m by St. Ann Altar Society and parish members.
Two Rivers Reporter, November 8, 1963 P. T-5
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(22 Mar 1889/Nov 1963/SSDI)


WILLIAM BETHKE

William Bethke, 76, formerly of the Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County,
died Tuesday evening at St. Mary Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home
and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William
Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bethke was born Jan. 15, 1884, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the
late Peter and Catherine Pieschel Bethke. He never married. He was a life-
long resident of Maple Grove until the past six years when he resided at
Denmark.
Survivors include three brothers, Daniel and Peter of Morrison and Michael
of Sherwood; and two sisters, Miss Julia Bethke and Mrs. Steve Spatchek of
Reedsville.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary
will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 17, 1960


CHRISTINA BIRKHOLZ

Mrs. Christina Birkholz, 79, formerly of Reedsville, died Wednesday at the home 
of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Welnicke, of 343 N. 19th St., 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Birkholz, nee Christina Steinfest, was born Dec. 25, 1888, at Antigo, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Barbara Halada Steinfest, and was married to William 
Birkholz Nov. 15, 1909. She was a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society 
and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include three sons, Vernon of Butler, Wis., Daniel of Manitowoc and Howard 
of Collins; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Fleming of Milwaukee and Mrs. Welnicke and 
Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Heinrichs of Manitowoc; 21 grandchildren and 31 great grand-
children. Her husband, a son and a daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o’clock this Thursday evening the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 7, 1968  P. 25
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(26 Dec 1888/Nov 1968/SSDI)


DOROTHY BIRKHOLZ

Dorothy M. Birkholz, age 81, of 20927 Main St., Collins, died Sunday morning, 
Dec. 8, 2002, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, due to complications from 
kidney disease. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 
2002 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Officiating at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Mark Falcone with burial to follow at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Reedsville. 
Dorothy was born Feb. 15, 1921 in Clarks Mills, daughter of the late Edward 
and Bertha Riederer Staudinger. On June 5, 1943, she married Howard Birkholz 
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. The couple would have celebrated 
their 60th wedding anniversary in 2003. 
Dorothy and Howard owned and operated Birkholz Food Market in Collins for 48 
years and she was also a licensed beautician. She was a member of American 
Legion Post #199 Auxiliary, Reedsville, Collins Senior Center, served as a 
board member for Manitowoc County Aging Resource Center and was a charter 
member of St. Mary's Christian Mothers, Reedsville. Dorothy loved watching 
basketball and baseball games both on TV and in person, especially when her 
grandchildren were participating. She was an avid Milwaukee Braves/Brewer fan 
attending games at both the old and new Milwaukee County Stadium. Dorothy loved 
to play many different card games and put together jigsaw puzzles, sharing many 
happy evenings with her family. She also made quilts for each of her grand-
children. She enjoyed many happy times traveling to many different places with 
her husband and family, especially to Florida. 
Survivors include her loving husband and full time nurse: Howard Birkholz, 
Collins; two daughters and a son-in-law: Deanna and Paul Wallander, Manitowoc; 
Pat Henson, Elgin, Ill.; son and daughter-in-law: Bill and Debbie Birkholz, 
Cato; seven grandchildren: Gwyn, Brett and Bryan Wallander; Jason and Josh 
Henson; Jill (Matt) Wilson; Todd Birkholz; two sisters and brothers-in-law: 
Ruth "Boots" and Jim Stradal, Branch; Joyce and John Rohde, Whitelaw; two 
brothers and sisters-in-law: Ed and Eileen Staudinger, Paul and Corrine 
Staudinger, all of Clarks Mills; and the family dog, Rico. She is further 
survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by a daughter: Katie Birkholz Espat; two sisters and brothers-in-law: 
Gladys and Adolph Bergel, Bernice and Edgar Glaeser; and one brother and sister-
in-law: Leonard and Caroline Staudinger. The family will greet relatives and 
friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, on 
Thursday evening, Dec. 12, 2002 from 4 to 8 p.m. and also at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church, Clarks Mills, on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service 
at 11 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, led by Sister 
Marlene Greatens, followed by a memorial service by American Legion Post #199 
Auxiliary. Memorials may be made to The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin. 
The Birkholz family would like to extend a sincere thank you to St. Vincent 
Renal Dialysis Unit and the nurses and doctors of the Bay Area Nephrology Clinic 
for the loving care and kindness shown to our family during our mother's illness. 
Manitowoc Herald Times  Tuesday, December 10, 2002  pg. A3


HOWARD BIRKHOLZ

Howard W. Birkholz, age 87, of 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, passed on to a 
greater life after a brief bout with cancer on Sunday evening, May 3, 2009, at 
St. Mary's Home, surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born in Reedsville 
on July 24, 1921, son of the late William D. and Christina (Steinfest) Birkholz 
and the youngest of seven children. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School, 
Reedsville and Reedsville High School. In 1942, Howard enlisted in the U.S. Army 
and was assigned to Hunter Field Base at Savannah, Georgia, serving on their 
Military Police Squad. On June 5, 1943, Howard came home on furlough to marry the 
former Dorothy Staudinger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Both Dorothy 
and Howard returned to Savannah, Georgia, where they spent the first year of their 
married life. Besides training for overseas duty, Howard was also able to play his 
beloved sport, hardball, at Hunter Field and was awarded the MVP while maintaining 
a batting average of .491. 
In 1944, he entered World War II and was assigned to the 2nd Armored Division in 
the European Theater, where he fought in France and Germany. Howard always enjoyed 
sharing his WWII stories and was fortunate to visit one of his very dearest army 
buddies in 2007 in Santa Paula, Calif. Howard and his wife Dorothy owned and 
operated the Birkholz Meat Market & Grocery Store in Collins for 48 years until 
their retirement in April, 1995. In the summer of 1995, Howard did not feel 
retirement was right for him, even though he was 74 years ""young"" so he began 
bagging groceries for the Sentry Store in Manitowoc until it closed in 2004. He 
loved being around people and was always whistling. 
Dorothy preceded Howard in death Dec. 8, 2002, just shy of 60 years of marriage. 
Howard was very active in many organizations. He was the fire chief for the Collins 
Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years and was honored for 50 years of service in 
1987. He was a member of the Reedsville American Legion Post 199 for 50 years and 
served as the commander of the post for two years. Howard was past president of 
the Collins Lions Club, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5798, 
past president of the Collins Mens Bowling Association and past president of the 
Manitowoc County Bowling Association. One of his outstanding memories was being 
inducted into the Manitowoc County Bowling Hall of Fame on May 1, 2004. Howard 
also played hardball for many county teams and belonged to the Manitowoc County 
Oldtimers Baseball Organization. He was also an active volunteer with the Lions 
Little League Softball Association of Collins and sponsored many teams. He also 
sponsored many bowling teams that won numerous championships over the years. 
Since moving to Manitowoc in 2004, Howard was an active member of the Silver 
Sneakers group at the YMCA and loved the time he spent there daily doing water 
classes along with conversation, friendship and story telling. Howard and Dorothy 
loved to travel, especially with their children to Florida. He was an avid 
Milwaukee Brewers fan (and Milwaukee Braves) attending many games each season 
with family and friends. He also loved following his grandchildren in their 
sporting activities over the years. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-
law: Deanna and Paul Wallander, Manitowoc; Pat Henson, Elgin, Ill.; one son and 
daughter-in-law: Bill and Debbie Birkholz, Cato; seven grandchildren: Gwyn Wallander, 
Milwaukee; Bryan Wallander, Milwaukee; Brett Wallander, Boston, Mass.; Jason Henson, 
Lake in the Hills, Ill.; Josh (Erica) Henson, South Elgin; Jill (Matt) Wilson, 
Washington, Ill.; Todd Birkholz, Cato; five great grandchildren: Dakota, Tyler 
and Dane Henson, Madelyn and Aidan Wilson; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: 
Ruth ""Boots"" and Jim Stradal, Branch, Joyce and John Rohde, Whitelaw; and one 
brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Ed and Eileen Staudinger and Corrine 
Staudinger, all of Clarks Mills. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Katie Birkholz 
Espat in 1998; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Vernon and Mary Metcalf, Dan and 
Millie Birkholz; four sisters and three brothers-in-law: Christine and Stan Gubbins, 
Dorothy Flemning, Marie and Joe Welnicke, Evelyn and Ray Heinricks; two sisters-in-
law and brothers-in-law: Gladys and Adolph Bergel, Bernice and Edgar Glaeser; and 
two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law: Leonard and Caroline Staudinger, and Paul 
Staudinger. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009, at 
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Clarks Mills. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Zimmerman with burial at St. Mary Church 
Cemetery, Reedsville. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by the American 
Legion Post 199 and AmVets Post 1032 of Reedsville. The family will greet relatives 
and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 
2009, until 7:30 p.m., where a sharing of Howard's life and prayer service will be 
led by Deacon Tom Koch which will conclude the evening visitation. Friday's 
morning visitation will continue at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Clarks 
Mills, with a rosary service led by the Knights of Columbus 5798 at 9:15 a.m. The 
visitation will continue following the rosary service until the time of Mass of 
10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated in Howard's name to 
the Manitowoc & Two Rivers YMCA, his beloved second home. The family would like 
to extend a special thank you to the nursing and rehab staff at St. Mary's Rehab 
Unit for the exceptional and loving care that was showered upon dad these past 
three weeks and to Dr. Yetter, Dr. Rhode and their staff for the tender care & 
concern shown to dad throughout his brief illness
Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 2009


KAY BIRKHOLZ

Katie Birkholz Espat, age 48, of 2042 Kellner St., Manitowoc, died early Monday 
morning, November 9, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 1998, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Concelebrating at the Memorial Mass will be 
Rev. Gerald Foley and Deacon Donald Schneider. Cremation has taken place.
Katie was born January 27, 1950, in Manitowoc, daughter of Howard and Dorothy 
Staudinger Birkholz. She was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 
1968, and then the Green Bay School of Hair Design. Katie was employed as a manager 
until recently with Lords and Ladies Hair Artistry of Manitowoc. She was an avid 
golfer and an active member of Branch River Country Club.
Survivors include her significant other, Randy Richardson, Manitowoc; her parents, 
Howard and Dorothy Birkholz, Collins; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Deanna and 
Paul Wallander, Manitowoc, Pat Henson, Elgin, Ill.; one brother and sister-in-law, 
William and Debra Birkholz, Cato; seven nieces and nephews, Gwyn, Brett and Bryan 
Wallander, Jason, Josh and Jillian Henson, Todd Birkholz; and her beloved dog, Rico. 
Katie is also survived by other relatives and many friends.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, 
where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Donald Schneider.
As a long term cancer survivor, memorials may be given to the Vince Lombardi Cancer 
Center at St. Luke Hospital, Milwaukee.
Herald Times Reporter, November 10, 1998 P. A2


KATHERINE BOETTCHER

Mrs. Catherine Boettcher, 84, formerly of Reedsville, died Friday evening 
at Manitowoc County Hospital, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will abe at 8:45 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Rev. William 
Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Boettcher was born Catherine Setunsky, Feb. 9, 1878, at Menominee, 
Mich.
Survivors include a step-daughter, two nieces and a nephew. 
Frineds may call after 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 21, 1962  P. 9 


MARY SUE BOLLE

Mary Sue Bolle, age 53, of 6721 N. County Hwy, W, Reedsville, died on Friday, 
Aug. 20, 2004 at her home, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on Jan. 19, 1951 in Manitowoc, daughter of Edward and Anne (Mille) 
Svatek. She married Alan Bolle on Nov. 26, 1971 at Reedsville. She loved spending 
time with her family, gardening and being out of doors. She was a member of Holy 
Family Parish in Brillion.
Survivors include her husband: Alan; her parents: Edward and Anne Svatek of 
Reedsville; her children: Luke Bolle of Whitelaw; Angela (Chris) Konrad of Brillion; 
Jesse Bolle of Reedsville; two grandchildren: Kaitlin Bolle and Madison Konrad; a 
brother; Rick Svatek of Colorado; three sisters; Audrey (Donald) Salzbrun of Green 
Bay; Jeanne (Jim) Einberger of Whitelaw; Inez Schaefer of Phoenix, Ariz.; and many 
other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at 
Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Tom Long will officiate. Burial 
will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Reedsville.
Friends may call at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 W. Ryan St., in Brillion, on 
Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. There will 
be a parish prayer service at the church on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 21, 2004  P. A3


JOSEPH W. BRENNAN

Joseph (Spot) Brennan, 67, of 2914A Garfield Ave., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Saturday morning, July 28, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville, preceded by brief family rites at 10:15 a.m. at Reedsville Funeral 
Home. The Rev. David Pleier will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery, with graveside military rites accorded by the Reedsville Amvets Post 
No. 1032.
Mr. Brennan, was born May 29, 1917, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Joseph 
and Clara Pankratz Brennan. He farmed in the Town of Cato and later worked for 
the United States Government until his retirement. He married Josephine Kugle, 
Feb. 19, 1949, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Mr. Brennan was a Air 
Force Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Two Rivers Knights of Columbus 
Council No. 1957 and a member of National Retired Federal Employees Air Force 
Association.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Beth and Michael 
Nelson of Winono, Minn. and Jo Anne and Allen Peterson of Sturgeon Bay; three 
grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Genevieve Brennan of 
Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon, where a parish vigil will be 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, July 30, 1984 P. 3
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LOSES FINGERS IN SAW MISHAP
Joseph Brennan Jr., 19, Cato, May Lose Thumb Also
Joseph Brennan Jr., 19, Cato, spent all winter as a lumberjack in the northern
Michigan woods without mishap. The second day after he was back home he lost
two fingers and possible a thumb when he caught his right hand in a circular
saw.
Brennan was cutting timber on the farm of his father, Joseph Brennan Sr. He 
sought to adjust a set screw on the saw with a wrench. It slipped and he caught
his hand in the revolving saw. Brought to the hospital here Brennan was operated
on and lost two fingers. His thumb was crushed but may be saved.
Brennan, who is a well known athlete, may be lost to the Cato ball club this
summer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 23, 1937  p.2
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(From 1920 Cato census: Joseph H. age 51; wife Clara age 35; Joseph Jr. age 2 4/12
(Note: The age is right, if this is the wrong place for this article, please let
me know)


JOSEPHINE C. BRENNAN

Mrs. Josephine Kugle Brennan, 66, of 2914A Garfield Street, Two Rivers, died 
Tuesday evening, July 17, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home with Chuck 
Rettke assisting and 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. 
Greg Smith will officiate with burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
She was born March 19, 1924, at Reedsville, daughter of the late Frank and 
Emily Konop Kugle. She married Joseph (Spot) Brennan on February 19, 1949, 
at Reedsville. He preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Brennan was a member 
of St. Luke Ladies Guild and St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law; a brother and sister-in-law; 
four sisters and two brothers-in-law (private); five grandchildren, many 
nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded 
in death by two brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this 
Thursday. Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. by Rev. Greg Smith.
Herald Times Reporter, July 1990


JOSEPH A. BROOKS

Joseph A. Brooks, 5W. Barbie Rand Blvd., Hilbert, Age 75, died unexpectedly 
Friday, July 3, 1998, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born June 12, 
1923, in Forest Junction, son of the late Henry and Mae (Brochtrup) Brooks. He 
served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was married on June 15, 1960, at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville to Loretta "Betty" Backhaus Diedrich. 
Following marriage the couple had resided in Forest Junction where they had owned 
and operated Joe and Betty's Bar for 28 years, and also where Mr. Brooks worked as 
a millworker (sic) for Farmco. Following retirement they had moved into Hilbert in 
1987. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hilbert, where he served as 
an usher. He was a member of Wrightstown American Legion Post 436. Joe enjoyed 
walking and watching football. Survivors include his wife, Betty; a stepdaughter, 
Barbara Lueloff of Chilton; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Russell and Ruth Diedrich 
of Chilton; a stepson-in-law (sic), Tom Hoeft of Luxemburg; nine step-grandchildren; 
eight step-great-grandchildren; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Mary Skell, 
Roseann and Fred Ponschock, all of Appleton; Sister Mary Henry Brooks of Slinger; 
Janet and Jake Huber of Kewaunee; Betty and Marv Rademacher of Wrightstown; also 
eight brothers and four sisters-in-law, John "Wilmer" and Helen Brooks of Kaukauna; 
Adrian Brooks, Richard Brooks and Henry Brooks, all of Askeaton; Jake and Judie 
Brooks of Combined Locks; Franklin and Janelle Brooks and Roger "Duke" and Alice 
Brooks, all of Hollandtown, and Father Charles Brooks of Mackville. He is also 
survived by a brother-in-law, John Kemkes Sr. of Appleton. He was preceded in death 
by his parents; a stepdaughter, Judy Hoeft; a step-great-granddaughter, Jennifer 
Diedrich; two sisters, Virginia "Jeanie" Brooks and Therese Kemkes. Services are 
scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, 1998, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hilbert, 
with the Revs. Rallen Stencil and Charles Brooks con-celebrating the Mass. Burial 
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 1998, at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in 
Reedsville. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of services at the church 
on Monday. The Sansom Funeral Home in Hilbert is assisting the family with 
arrangements.
The Post Crescent, Saturday July 4, 1998 P. B4


LORETTA J. BROOKS

Loretta J. "Betty" Brooks, age 80, of Chilton Care Center, formerly of Hilbert, 
died on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. She was born 
July 4, 1923 in the town of Liberty in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late 
Nicholas and Theresa (Wesling) Backhaus. She married Joseph Diedrich on Nov. 12, 
1941. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1957. On June 14, 1960, Betty  married 
Joseph Brooks. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1998. For many years Loretta 
was the owner and operator of Brooks Bar in Forest Junction. She was a member of 
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hilbert.
She is survived by her children, Russel (Ruth) Diedrich of Chilton, Barb Lueloff of 
Sturgeon Bay, a son-in-law, Tom Hoeft of Kewaunee; nine grandchildren: Sue (Pete) 
Dramm of Manitowoc; Brian (Sara) Diedrich of Chilton; Chris (Cindy) Diedrich of 
Marytown; Christine (Richard) Kinjerski of Mishicot; Sandy (Bill) Bosman of Sturgeon 
Bay; Pat (Sarah) Hoeft of Green Valley; Debbie (Kurt) Koerner of Dale; Mike Luelloff 
of Aurora, Ill.; Lisa Lueloff of Sturgeon Bay; nine great grandchildren; and two 
sisters-in-law, Angie Hein of Chilton and Marcella Backhaus of St. Nazianz. Loretta 
was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Hoeft; three sisters, Mary Meyer, 
Anna Frewert, Rose Wesling and four brothers, Henry, Frank, Ed and Joe Backhaus.
Funeral services will be at 11 am on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004 at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church in Hilbert with the Rev. Kenneth Frozena officiating. Burial will be in St. 
Mary's Cemetery in Reedsville. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, 411 W. 
Main St., Chilton, from 4 to 8 pm on Wednesday and on Thursday at the funeral home 
from 9:30 to 10:30 am when family prayers will be held.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 13, 2004


LILLIAN C. BRUNNER

Lillian Brunner, age 79, of 138 Pine St., Brillion, died Monday, 
June 27, 1994, at Calumet Memorial Medical Center, Chilton, after 
a lengthy illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 1994, 
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Brillion. Father William O'Brien will 
officiate with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Reedsville.
She was born January 2, 1915, in Kennan, Wis., daughter of the late 
John and Caroline Burich Kubale. She married Wesley Hugo Long. He 
preceded her in death March 23, 1944. She then married Martin Brunner 
February 16, 1952, in Reedsville. She was employed by the Larson 
Canning Company in Brillion.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Brillion and the 
Brillion Senior Citizens.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Sheldon Watzka, 
Sheboygan; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Mark Brunner and close 
friend, Marlene, Brillion, David and Judy Brunner, Hilbert, Robert and 
Pat Long, Manitowoc, Bruce and Sandy Long, Sheboygan Falls; 13 
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
her husbnad, Martin, July 6, 1976, one daughter, Gretchen in 1958, one 
step-sister, one step-brother.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. on 
Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Brillion.
Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 1994 P. A2


MARTIN F. BRUNNER

Martin F. Brunner, 64, of 138 Pine St., Brillion, died Tuesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He was born March 4, 1912 at Osman, 
a son of Frank and Mary Boganschitz Brunner. On Feb. 16, 1952 he 
married Lillian Kubale at Reedsville. He was employed at Brillion 
Iron Works until retiring in 1973. Mr. Brunner was a member of St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Brillion, and the Brillion American Legon Post. 
He was a veteran of World War II. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A daughter and three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services 
will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion, 
preceded by family rites at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, at 
9:30 a.m. The Rev. Raymond Dowling, pastor, will be celebrant of the 
requiem Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends 
may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m., Thursday until the time of 
services. A wake service will be held there at 8 p.m. Thursday. 
The Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, July 7, 1976
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Martin F. Brunner, 64, of 138 Pine St., Brillion, died unexpectedly Tuesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Wieting Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. The Rev. Raymond Dowling will officiate 
with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Brunner was born March 4, 1912, at Osman, son of the late Frank and Mary 
Boganschutz Brunner. He was a veteran of World War II. He married Lillian Kubale 
Feb. 16, 1952, at Reedsville. He was employed at Brillion Iron Works until his 
retirement in 1973. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Becker-
Bloedorn-Jensen American Legion Post No. 126 of Brillion.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, David and Mark, at home; two step-sons, 
Robert Long, of Manitowoc and Bruce Long, of Sheboygan Falls; a step-daughter, 
Mrs. Sheldon (Mary) Watzka, of Sheboygan; three brothers, Adrian, of Valders, 
Anton, of New Holstein and William, of Prairie du Sac: three sisters, Mrs. Arvin 
Dehne, of Newton, Mrs. Victor Lallensack, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lawrence Krauss, 
of Fond du Lac and 12 grandchildren. A daughter and three brothers preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday until 
the time of service. A wake service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, July 7, 1976 P. 3 


ADOLPH BURICH    (d. 1986)

Mr. Adolph Burich, 90, of the Reedsville Manor Home, died Sunday, March 16 at 
Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. John Becker will 
officiate with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Burich was born August 26, 1895 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Frank and Mary Etzler Burich. He married the former Anna Radey on June 16, 1926 
at Reedsville. He farmed in the Town of Maple Grove his entire life. Mr. Burich 
was a Veteran of World War I. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville, Reedsville Senior Citizens and a Veteran of World War I Barracks 
Number 2565.
Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and LaVerne Burich and 
Wilbert and Delores Burich, both of Green Bay, Leonard and Shirley Burich of 
Valders, Robert and Roselee Burich of Manitowoc and James and Barbara Burich of 
Reedsville; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and a brother and a sister-
in-law, Edward and Irene Burich of Oshkosh. He was preceded in death by his 
wife, October 17, 1956 and two brothers.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday 
afternoon and Wednesday from 8 am to 10 am when family rites will be held. A 
Parish Vigil Service will be held at 7 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 17, 1986 page 14


ADOLPH BURICH    (d. 2004)

Adolph Burich, age 86, of 425 Menasha St., Reedsville, died on Saturday, 
Jan. 10, 2004 at his home. 
He was born on June 6, 1917 in Reedsville, son of the late Joseph and Louise 
(Novak) Burich. He married Leona Bratz on June 6, 1942 at St. Mary's in 
Reedsville. He farmed in the Town of Rockland until he retired. He was a member 
of Holy Family Parish in Brillion and the Knights of Columbus. 
Adolph is survived by his wife, Leona, and a sister, Mary Robinson, Manitowoc. 
He was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law: Lawrence and Elsie 
Burich; two sisters and three brothers-in-law: Jane and Ruben Kubichka, Ludmilla 
and Anton Revolinski, and Arthur Robinson. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. at 
Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Tom Long will officiate. Burial 
will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Tuesday from 5 to 
8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. There 
will be a parish prayer service at the funeral home on Tuesday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2004 


ANNA BURICH   (d. 1951)

Mrs. John A. Burich, 73, lifelong resident of the town of Rockland, died 
suddenly on the homestead farm Thursday.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Reedsville 
Cooperative funeral home and at 9:30 at the St. Mary Catholic church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
She was born Anna Satorie in Rockland in 1877 and in 1906 was married 
to Mr. Burich. They located in Rockland. He died several years ago. Mrs. 
Burich was a member of the Altar society of the St. Mary congregation.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Herbert Kalies? of Greenleaf, Wis., 
Mrs. George Kubsch and Mrs. Querin Sieger of Kellnersville and Mrs. Elmer 
Pritzl of Rockland; and 13 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Saturday noon where the rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 6, 1951  P. 2


ANNA BURICH    (d. 1956)

County Woman Dies in Headon Car Crash 
Mrs. Burich, 54, Victim; 5 Others Are Hospitalized 
Vehicles Collide Near Reedsville Early in Morning Wednesday 
A headon automobile collision in foggy weather conditions near Reedsville 
early Wednesday morning claimed the life of one person and hospitalized 
five others with injuries.
Mrs. Adolph Burich, 54, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, was fatally injured when the 
car in which she was a passenger collided with another auto at 6:15 a.m. 
two miles north of Reedsville and a half mile west of Highway 32? on a 
graveled town road. 
She was dead on arrival at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Death was 
attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage, resulting from severe head and chest 
injuries.
(paragraphs listing other passengers and injuries not transcribed)
Mrs. Burich, the former Anna Radey, was born in the town of Franklin in June 3, 
1902. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Radey. On June 1, 1926, she was 
married to Adolph Burich and the couple farms in the Town of Maple Grove.
Survivors are the husband; her parents; five sons, (private); three sisters, Mrs. 
Alfred Kopidlansky of Rt. 1, Cato, Mrs. Steven Dvorachek of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Edward De__ of Mishicot; three brothers, Joseph at home, George on the homestead 
farm and the Rev. E. A. Radey of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday at the Reedsville Funeral Home 
and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Father Radey officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 17, 1956  P. 1


ANNA BURICH    (d. 1958)

Mrs. Charles Burich, 63,  of Reedsville, died early Sunday morning at St. 
Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, after an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the Reedsville Funeral 
Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Rev. William 
Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Anna Goss Sept. 11, 1894, at Grimms, daughter of the late 
George and Christina Volsem Goss. She was married to Charles Burich in 
November, 1916. They farmed in the Town of Rockland and 13 years ago moved 
in Reedsville. She was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and St. 
Ann Altar Society at St. Mary congregation.
Surviving are her husband, four brothers, Paul of Reedsville, Peter of Cato, 
Edward of Brillion, and Martin of Menasha; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Miller 
of Appleton and Mrs. Arthur Kessler of Neenah.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be prayed at 8 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 14, 1958  P. 17 


ANTONETTE BURICH

Miss Antonette Burich, 96, of Hoy Family Hospital Extended Care Facility, 
died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Karl Buresh will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Miss Burich was born April 13, 1879, at Reedsville. 
She is survived by nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Reedsville.Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. The 
Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. by St. Ann Christian Mothers and the 
parish prayer will be at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, August 26, 1976  P. 19 


ANTONIA BURICH

Funeral Thursday For Miss Burich
Special to Press-Gazette
REEDSVILLE, Wis.-
Funeral services for Miss Antonia Burich, 83, who died at Shady Lane Monday 
morning, will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church here at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Miss Burich was born in the Town of Rockland May 11, 1872. She is survived 
only by a sister, Mrs. Edward Shimon.
The body is at the Co-op Funeral Home in Reedsville, where it may be viewed 
after noon Wednesday.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Tuesday, September 13, 1955 P. 50


CHARLES BURICH  (d. 1945)

Charles Burich, 62, former ship yard worker, died Sunday at his home 
in Brillion, following a lingering illness.
He was born in 1883 at Rockland, this county, and in 1914 married Miss 
Mary Jerabek, and they located at Brillion. Mr. Burich was a carpenter 
by trade and worked for three years at the Manitowoc Ship Building 
company before being taken ill. He was a member of the St. Marys church 
of Brillion and the Holy Name society.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Cpl. Joseph at St. Joseph, Mo., John 
at home; five daughters, Mrs. George Kanter and Mrs. Raymond Orth of 
this city, Mrs. John Gosz of Chicago, Mrs. Raymond Grasser of Grays Lake, 
Ill., Alyce at home; two brothers, Dr. S.J. Burich of Indianapolis, John 
of Brillion; five sisters, Mrs. Charles Krizensky of Rice Lake, Mrs. Mary 
Hlavachek and Mrs. Frances Dvorachek of Reedsville, Antoinette of Brillion, 
Mrs. Gust Gutsch of Indiana; and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Marys church, 
Brillion, with interment in the St. Marys cemetery at Reedsville. The body 
is at the Lecker funeral home, Brillion.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 17, 1945 P. 2
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The largest wedding celebration in years took place Wednesday when Miss Mary 
Jerabek was married to Mr. Chas. Burich and Miss Annie Jerabek became the wife 
of Mr. Wencel Vondrachek of North Dakota. The ceremony took place at St. Mary's 
Church, Revs. Father Kolan, Garthaus and Kuhl read solemn high mass.
The young couples were attended by Misses Mary Shimon, Anna Rose and Mary 
Hlavachek, Frances Hyek, Marie Kubale, Emma Novey, Antoinette Burich and Messrs. 
Charles and Joe Burich, Stephen Foreyt, John Johanick, Joe and Frank Jerabek, 
Chas. Kabat and Wm. Kubale. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's 
parents. In the evening a wedding dance was held at Novak's hall.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 5, 1914


CHARLES BURICH   (d. 1960)

Charles Burich, 81, of Reedsville, died Friday evening at his home.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Reedsville funeral Home 
and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William 
Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Burich was born Sept. 22, 1878, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Frank and Anna Kirch Burich. He married the former 
Anna Gosz Nov. 18, 1919, and she died in April, 1958. The couple farmed at 
Rockland until 1946 when it retired and moved to Reedsville. Mr. Burich was 
a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church. Three brothers preceded 
him in death.
Survivors include two brothers, Anton of Chippewa Falls and Joseph of 
Reedsville; and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Sahrbach of Menasha, Mrs. John 
Kubale and Mrs. Emil Wenzel, both of Reedsville.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary 
will be recited by the Holy Name Society at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 27, 1960  P. 7 


EDWARD BURICH

FARM WORKER DROWNS; BODY IS RECOVERED
Heat Sufferer Meets Death in (illegible) of Reedsville
Edward Burich, 21, farm laborer, was drowned in Long Lake, five miles west of 
Reedsville, when he sought relief from the heat by going swimming Saturday 
night.
Burich, who has been employed on the Leslie Wenzel farm, bordering Long Lake, 
was found Sunday morning when his car and clothing were discovered on the lake 
shore after he had been missing all night.
Body Is Recovered
His body was taken from the water by Leslie and Roman Wenzel, Florian Caflisch 
and Arnold Moede at six o'clock Sunday morning.
According to Leslie Wenzel, Burich had been in the habit of going to the lake 
in the evening after work. During the hot spell he had been sleeping there. He 
was not missed Saturday night but early Sunday morning when Wenzel started the 
chores he looked for Burich. Not finding him, he thought Burich had overslept 
and went to the lake to get him. Wenzel was accompanied by Moede, Caflisch and 
Roman Wenzel. After finding Burich's clothing and car they started to drag for 
his body. They found it almost immediately.
Coroner Gerald Rau and Sheriff Max Hiller Jr., were called when the body was 
found. Hiller said today Burich was a poor swimmer and probably suffered cramps 
when he entered the water.
Burich is survived by his father, John F. Burich of Sheboygan; four brothers, 
Robert, Thomas, Arthur and Clarence, all of Sheboygan; and two sisters, Mrs. 
E.J. Kocklin, Hammond, Indiana, and Mrs. William Kotnik of Sheboygan.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held (line illegible) from the St. Mary's Catholic 
church at Reedsville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body is 
at the Shimon funeral parlors.
Burich was born April 24, 1915 in Sheboygan. His mother died when he was 10 
years old. Since that time he has lived with relatives in and around Reedsville. 
For the past three years he had worked on the Wenzel farm. He went through the 
St. Mary's school at Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1936 p.12
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Edward Burich, 21, farm laborer, was drowned in Long Lake, 3 miles south of here, 
where he sought relief from the heat by going swimming on Saturday evening. 
Burich, who was employed on the Leslie Wenzel farm, bordering the lake, was found 
Sunday morning, when his car and clothing were discovered on the lake shore after 
he has been missing all night. His body was taken from the water by Leslie and 
Roman Wenzel, Florian Caflisch and Arnold ??? at six o’clock Sunday morning. 
According to Leslie Wenzel, Burich had been in the habit of going to the lake in 
the evening after work. During the hot spell he had been sleeping there.  
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church, Reedsville. For the past three years he had worked on the Wenzel farm. He 
went through the St. Mary’s school at Reedsville.  
Brillion News, Friday, July 17, 1936


EDWARD W. BURICH

Edward W. Burich, 91, of The Omro Care Center, formerly Reedsville, died Tuesday, 
February 25, 1992, at the care center.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. 
Father Larry Seidl will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery.
He was born September 27, 1900, in Reedsville, son of the late Frank and Mary 
Etzler Burich. He married the former Irene Zipperer on June 11, 1935, in Whitelaw. 
He farmed in the Reedsville area for many years and worked for White Westinghouse 
and Manitowoc Shipbuilders. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, 
and the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Lonnie Cooks of Madison; a 
son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Adrienne of Winneconne; two grandchildren, Sue 
Burich and Mya Cooks. He was preceded in death by his wife, and three brothers.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 
from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday when family rites will be held. Prayer Vigil 
will be held at 7 p.m. Friday.
The family wishes to thank the entire staff of The Omro Care Center for the kind and 
compassionate care they gave to Ed.
Herald Times Reporter, February 27, 1992 P. B10



FRANK BURICH   (d. 1943)

Frank Burich, 77, retired Maple Grove farmer, died  Saturday evening at St. 
Vincent’s hospital, Green Bay, following a three weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the home of his son, 
Adolph, four miles north of Reedsville and at 9:30 from the St. Mary’s 
Catholic church in Reedsville.
Mr. Burich was born at Rockland in 1866 and in 1891 married Miss Mary Etzler. 
They located on a farm in Maple Grove, now operated by his son, Adolph. Mrs. 
Burich died three years ago. The deceased has been living on a farm operated 
by his son, Roman, in Maple Grove.
Mr. Burich was a member of the Holy Name society and the Catholic Knights.
Survivors are four sons, Charles, Neva, Wis., Adolph, Edward and Roman, Maple 
Grove; five brothers, Emil, Caddott, Wis., Anton, Chippewa Falls, Charles, 
Rockland, John, Sheboygan, Joseph, West Bend; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Fahrbach, 
Menasha, Mrs. John Kubale, Reedsville, Mrs. Emil Wenzel, Rockland; and seven 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Adolph Burich home and the rosary will be recited 
there Tuesday evening at eight o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 30, 1943  P. 2


IRENE S. BURICH

Irene S. Burich, 75, of Park View Care Center, Oshkosh, formerly of Reedsville, 
died Tuesday, July 12, 1988 at the care center. Funeral services will be 11 am 
Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. John Becker will officiate 
with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Burich was born May 25, 1913 at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Frank and 
Julia Grall Zipperer. She married Edward Burich on June 11, 1935 at Whitelaw. 
Mrs. Burich was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville and St. Anna 
Society.
Survivors include her husband, Edward; a son, Ronald Burich of Oshkosh; a 
daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Lonnie Cooks of Madison; three brothers, 
Richard Zipperer of Manitowoc, Clemens Zipperer of Fond du Lac and Wilbert 
Zipperer of Mishicot and two grandchildren, Suzanne Burich of Oshkosh and Mya 
Cooks of Madison. She was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 pm to 9 pm 
Thursday and Friday from 8 am to 10:30 am when family rites will be held. 
Parish Vigil will be held at 7:30 pm Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., July 13, 1988


JOHN A. BURICH    (d. 1939)

John A. Burich, 60, died this morning at his farm home, two miles west of 
Reedsville, of heart disease.
He was a lifelong resident of the Town of Rockland. He was born April 20, 
1878 and on June 12, 1906 he married Anna Satorie. She suvives with four 
daughters, Mrs. Herbert Kalies, Greenleaf, Mrs. George Kubsch and Mrs. 
Quirin Sleger, both of Kellnersville, and Mrs. Elmeer Pritzl, Reedsville, 
and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's 
Catholic church, Reedsville, with the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. 
Burial will be in the new cemetery of St. Mary's church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 6, 1939 P. 2


JOHN J. BURICH    (d. 1968)

John J. Burich, 91, of Brillion, died Friday at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Burich was born May 13, 1877, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late John 
and Barbara Vesely Burich, and married Louise Novak Burich in 1920. The couple 
farmed in the Town of Brillion.
Survivors include the wife; two stepsons, Lawrence of Port Washington and Adolph 
of Rt. 1, Reedsville; two step daughters, Mrs. Anton Revolinsky and Mrs. Arthur 
Robinson of Manitowoc; a sister, Miss Antoinette Burich of Manitowoc; 15 grand-
children and 17 great grandchildren. Two daughters, three brothers and four 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary 
will be recited. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 21, 1968  P. 4
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(14 May 1877/Dec 1968/SSDI)


JOSEPH S. BURICH

Joseph S. Burich, 81, of Reedsville, died Saturday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph 
Dolezel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Burich was born Dec. 21, 1885, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Frank and Anna Kirch Burich. He was employed at West Bend Canning Co., West 
Bend, for more than 40 years. 
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Kubale, of Reedsville. Five brothers 
and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where Rosary will 
be recited at 8 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 25, 1967  P. 7 


LOUISE BURICH

Mrs. Louise Burich, 85, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday in Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Burich was born April 4, 1892 in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late 
John and Catherine Strouf Novak. Her first husband, Joseph Burich, whom she 
married in 1911, preceded her in death in 1918. She was married to John Burich in 
1920 and he preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. Burich was a member of St. Ann 
Christian Mothers Society.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, A. Adolph and Leona Burich, with 
whom she resided in Reedsville and Lawrence and Elsie Burich of Port Washington; 
two daughters, Mrs. Mary Robinson and Mrs. Ludmilla (Anton) Revolinsky of Manitowoc; 
a brother, Ralph Novak of Milwaukee; five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Sassbender of Crandon, 
Mrs. Julia Stengl of Antigo, Mrs. Rose Boyle of Deerbrook, Mrs. Josephine Kubale 
and Mrs. Emma Kohout of Reedsville; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. 
Four daughters, 10 brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call 
in Reedsville Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be 
at 7 p.m. and recitation of the rosary at 8 p.m. by Christian Mothers Society, 
relative and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Feb. 16, 1978 - page 3
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(4 Apr. 1892/Feb. 1978/SSDI)


MARY BURICH  (d. 1939)

Mrs. Frank Burich, 71, nee Mary Etzler, died yesterday at her home, 
a mile north of Reedsville. Death resulted from a heart ailment.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the home of 
her son, Adolph, town of Maple Grove, and at 9:30 from the St. 
Mary's church in Reedsville. Burial will be made in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Burich was born November 7, 1867 in the town of Cato. She was 
married January 20, 1891 to Frank Burich. The couple lived for 21 
years in Rockland on a farm near Reedsville and then for another 21 
years on a farm in the town of Maple Grove, now owned and operated 
by a son, Adolph. For the next two years Mr. and Mrs. Burich lived 
in Reedsville. Four years ago they purchased and moved to the Walter 
Krueger farm near that village.
Survivors include Mr. Burich; four sons, Adolph of the town of Maple 
Grove, Charles of Antigo, Edward of Reedsville and Roman at home; a 
sister, Mrs. Charles Steinfest of Antigo; and six grandchildren.
The body will lie at the home of Adolph Burich until the time of the 
services Thursday. Tonight and Wednesday the St. Ann's Altar Society 
will recite the rosary at the Burich home. The society of which Mrs. 
Burich was a member, will attend the funeral in a body.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 7, 1939 P.2


MARY BURICH    (d. 1983)

Mrs. Charles J. (Mary) Burich, 88, a former Reedsville resident, died Friday 
morning, Jan. 21, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10:30 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by Rev. Donald Schneider and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Burich was born Jan. 19, 1895, at Reedville, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Antionette Hlavachek Jerabek. She was employed at Brillion Iron Works for 
a number of years. She was married to Charles J. Burich, Nov. 4, 1914, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Mrs. Burich was a charter member of the 
Christian Mothers of St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion and also a charter member 
and presently a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Society of St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Reedsville.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Alice Burich of Manitowoc; 
four daughters and three sons-in-law, Mary and Georg Kanter of Reedsville, Helen 
and John Gosz of Green Bay, Mildred Orth of Manitowoc and Alyce and Wallace Ott of 
DePere; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Delores Burich of Brillion; a son-in-law, Raymond 
Grasser of Round Lake, Ill.; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Buenzow of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Betty O'Connor of Manitowoc, Mrs. Josephine Ferris of Spooner, Wis., Mrs. Joe 
(Rose) Rollman of Manitowoc and Mrs. Agnes Miller of Reedsville; 34 grandchildren; 
80 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by her husband, Charles, a son, John, a daughter, Julia, five brothers, four sisters, 
a grandson, four great grandchildren and a son-in-law, Raymond Orth.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. 
There will be a parish vigil 7:30 p.m. followed at 8 p.m. Sunday by a St. Ann 
Christian Mothers Rosary.
Herald Times Reporter, January 22, 1983 P. 3


MELISSA CAVANAUGH

Melissa Cavanaugh, one-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cavanaugh, 
of Rt. 2, Cato, died Monday morning at home of influenza pneumonia.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Melissa Cavanaugh was born Dec. 18, 1969.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 2, 1970


IONE M. COHAN

Ione Mary Cohan, age 92, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, 
died Thursday, May 22, 1997.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 1997, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. James P. Massart will officiate with burial 
in the parish cemetery.
She was born February 3, 1905, in Perkins, Mich., daughter of the late William 
and Victorene Sharkey. She married William (Spot) Cohan in Michigan on 
Thanksgiving Day, 1925. They lived in Manitowoc and later moved to Reedsville 
where she worked in the kitchen at Reedsville High School. She was a member of 
St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, St. Anne's Altar Society, the American 
Legion Auxiliary Post #199, Kubale-O'Connell VFW Auxiliary Post 6179 of Cato, 
and was one of the original officers of the Reedsville Senior Club organized 
in 1972.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William E. (Bub) and Rita Cohan, 
Reedsville; a granddaughter, Kim Mayer and husband Jeff, Brillion; two great-
grandchildren, Nicholas and Stephanie Mayer, Brillion. She was preceded in death 
by her husband, Spot; a daughter Shirley Nelson; five sisters and six brothers.
Friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, on Saturday from 8 a.m. 
until the time of service. 
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to thank Father Tom and the entire staff of St. Mary's Home 
for the loving care given to Ione.
Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 1997 P. A2


RITA K. COHAN

Rita Katherine Cohan, age 72, of 333 Main Street, Reedsville, died Saturday 
Jan 24, 2004. 
Rita was born October 31, 1931, in Little Chute, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Cecelia Williamsen. She graduate from St. John Catholic High School in 
Little Chute. She was a secretary at Wisconsin Michigan Power Company in 
Appleton for several years. She married William “Bub” Cohan at St. John 
Catholic Church in Little Chute on November 26, 1955. She worked with her 
husband in the American Family Insurance business until his retirement. She 
then worked at Felecian Village in Manitowoc. Rita was member of Holy Family 
Catholic Church in Brillion, St. Anne’s Altar Society, Reedsville and the 
Reedsville American Legion Auxiliary, Post 199. She had been active in the Girl 
Scouts and was the first Brownie leader in the Reedsville area. Rita enjoyed 
making retreats at Monte Alveno and Chamber Island, and the Cursillo experience. 
She enjoyed boating and snowmobiling when they had their cottage in Oconto County, 
traveling and playing cards. She especially enjoyed her trip to Disneyland with 
her grandchildren, Stephanie and Nicholas. 
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Jeff Mayer, of Brillion; 
two grandchildren, Nicholas and Stephanie Mayer, of Brillion; two sisters and 
brother-in-law, Rosemary Daul of Freedom and Ruth and Edward Weber of Little 
Chute, two favorite nephews, Steve and Tim Daul, Freedom. Rita was preceded in 
death by her parents, her husband “Bub”, a sister Mary, her father-in-law and 
mother-in-law, William S. and Ione M Cohan, a sister-in-law, Shirley Nelson and 
one brother-on-law Florian Daul. 
Funeral mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tues. Jan. 27, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. 
at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Tom Long will officiate. 
Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery at Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Mon, Jan 26, from 
4:00 to 8:00 pm and then at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:30 am until the 
time of mass. 
Mom, you will dearly be missed by your one and only child Kim, your favorite son-
in-law Jeff, your soon-to-be-a-teacher grandson Nicholas and your granddaughter 
“blow me a kiss” on the phone, Stephanie...(Yup! I got it).
Herald Times Reporter, January 2004 


WILLIAM E. COHAN    (d. 1998)

William E. (Bud) Cohan, age 70, of 333 Main St., Reedsville, died Wednesday, 
December 30, 1998.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 2, 1999, at 1:30 p.m. at St. 
Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Thomas Long will officiate, with burial 
in St. Mary's Cemetery, Reedsville.
Bub was born June 22, 1928, in Manitowoc, son of the late William (Spot) and Ione 
Cohan. He attended parochial schools in Manitowoc County, DePere High School, and 
graduated from Valders High School and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He was 
with the United States Army of Engineers during the Korean War, and stationed in 
Europe from 1952-1954. He worked for Bahr Construction Company, the Reedsville Post 
Office, and was associated with American Family Insurance as an agent from 1955 
until his retirement. Bub married Rita K. Williamson at St. John Catholic Church, 
Little Chute, Wis., on November 26, 1955. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic 
Church, Reedsville, and a distributor of Communion for the homebound. He was a past 
Manitowoc County Board member, past chairman of the Mental Health Center of Manitowoc, 
past member of the Board of Directors of the Red Cross, Manitowoc, and volunteer 
distributor of meals to the homebound. Bub was a member of American Legion Post #199, 
and past County Commander of the American Legion. He was instrumental in establishing 
the first Youth County Government Days in Manitowoc County. Bub was a charter member 
of Knights of Columbus Elizabeth Anne Seton Council #5778, and a past Grand Knight. 
He was a member of the Fourth Degree Assembly #1212, having served as Pilot, Captain, 
and Faithful Navigator. Bub enjoyed making retreats at Monte Alverno and Chamber 
Island, and the Cursillo Experience. He enjoyed boating, water skiing, fishing 
and snowmobiling when they had their cottage in Oconoto (sic) County, and 
travelling (sic).
Survivors include his wife, Rita; his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Jeff Meyer, 
Brillion; two grandchildrne, Nicholas and Stephanie Meyer, Brillion; two sisters-in-
law and one brothers-in-law, Rosemany Daul, Freedon, Ruth and Edward Weber, Little 
Chute; and two favorite nephews, Steve and Tim Daul, Freedom. Bub was preceded in 
death by his parents; one sister, Shirley Nelson; father- and mother-in-law, Joseph 
and Cecelia Williamson; and one brother-in-law, Bud Daul.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of services 
at 1:30 p.m.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 1, 1999


WILLIAM S. COHAN    (d. 1958)

Funeral services for William (Spoty) Cohan, 60, of Reedsville who died of a 
heart attack in a Macon, Ga., motel Tuesday night while en route home from a 
Florida vacation, will be a 9:30 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Rev. William Koutnik 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born in the Town of Maple Grove Nov. 23, 1897, son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Michael Cohan. He married the former Ione Schorkey in Michigan Thanksgiving 
Day, 1925, and the couple settled in Manitowoc where Mr. Cohan was foreman for 
the Bahr Construction Co. for many years. The family later moved to Reedsville. 
He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Reedsville American Legion Post 
and of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church.
Survivors include his wife, son William Jr., of Reedsville; sister, Mrs. Harry 
Magneault of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and a granddaughter.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 21, 1958  P. 13


ANN R. DENOR

Ann R. Denor, age 86, of Green Bay, formerly of Reedsville, died on Thursday, 
Feb. 5, 2009, at the Jack and Engrid Meng residence in DePere.
She was born on April 29, 1922, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late 
Charles and Anna (Hranicka) Wattawa. On Oct. 17, 1943, she married Staff Sgt. 
Norbert H. Zimmermann in Columbus, Ga. He was killed in action at the Battle 
of the Bulge on Dec. 20, 1944. Ann then married Raymond John Denor on July 19, 
1947, in Reedsville. Together they farmed until his death on Jan. 4, 1963. She 
then moved to Reedsville and in 1999 she moved to Green Bay to be closer to her 
family. She loved sports of all kinds, especially watching her grandchildren 
play volleyball, baseball, basketball and racing. They always could count on 
her to be in the stands. Ann always was excited to see her great-grandchildren 
and loved them dearly. She was a member of Holy Family Parish in Brillion, where 
she sang in the choir. She also was a member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers 
and the Reedsville American Legion Auxiliary.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death be her two husbands, a daughter Gerri Schroeder, 14 
brothers-in-law and eight sisters-in-law.
The Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at 
Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Matt Simonar will officiate. 
Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the church 
from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
A very special thank you to the nurses and staff at the Jack and Engrid Meng 
Residence and Bornemann Nursing Home for their support and exceptional care given 
to Ann and her family.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 8, 2009


JUDITH ANN DENOR

Judith A. Denor, age 43, of 6016 County Highway G, Reedsville, passed away 
Wednesday, January 3, 1996, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following a 
courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 1996, at St. 
Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Ronald Guilette will officiate with 
burial in the parish cemetery.
Judy was born August 19, 1952, in Manitowoc, daughter of Al and Joanne (Krall) 
Sheehy. On September 12, 1975, she married Robert Denor at Maple Grove. Judy 
was the manager of the Library Resource and Testing Center at Moraine Park 
Technical College. Judy was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in 
Reedsville serving on various committees and working in the parish library. 
She also was a member of the Little Rock Bible Study.
Survivors include her husband Robert; her parents, Al and Joanne Sheehy, 
Reedsville; one son, Shaun, at home; two daughters, Erin and Meagan, also at 
home; one sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Donald Marsicek, Reedsville; 
one brother and sister-in-law, Jon and Cheri Sheehy, Onalaska. Her mother-in-
law, Jenny Denor, Brillion; one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Barb 
and Bob Denor Koldon, Hawthorn Woods, Ill., Jim Denor, Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville, on Friday, January 5, 
1996, from 4-8 p.m. and then on Saturday form 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. 
There will be a parish vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
A Tribute to Judy
Judy will be remembered for her leadership and customer service at Moraine Park 
Technical College's campuses at Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and West Bend. As the 
manager of the libraries and the Fond du Lac Testing center, she worked with teams 
to make Moraine Park a state leader in library automation. Judy served on the 
executive committee of the WISPALS (project for automated libraries) Consortium. 
Her involvement in organizations such as the Fox River Valley Library Consortium, 
Fox Valley Library Council, the Wisconsin Vocational Association, and the 
Wisconsin and American Library Associations allowed Moraine Park to form 
partnerships which increased access to information and new technologies for 
library users. Judy's commitment to libraries and education was also demonstrated 
through her membership in the Moraine Park Vocational Association, the Academic 
and Administrative Computing Project Team, the Instructional Development Advisory 
Committee, and the Distance Education Project Team. Because of Judy's efforts, 
Moraine Park's libraries have access to OCLC (On-line computer Library Center), 
and international database that provides cataloging and interlibrary loan 
capabilities and to WISPALS, an automated library system that includes five 
Wisconsin Technical colleges, Minnesota University Library System, South Dakota 
Library System, Traverse de Sioux Library System, and the Internet.
This tribute was written by Judy's co-workers.
Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 1996 P. A2


RAYMOND J. DENOR

Raymond Denor, 47, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Friday morning at his home 
of a heart attack.
Mr. Denor was born March 29, 1915, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late 
Peter J. and Catherine Wagner Denor.  He married Anna Wattawa Zimmermann 
July 19, 1947.  He farmed in the Town of Rockland and also was employed at 
Pauly Cheese Co., Green Bay.  He was in military service from Aug. 11, 1942 
to March 12, 1946 in the European Theater. He was a member of the Holy Name 
Society of St. Mary Church and Reedsville-Wayside Sportsman’s Club.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, four brothers, Peter and Herbert 
of Brillion, John of Whitelaw and Arthur of Denmark and five sisters, Mrs. 
Paul Massen and Mrs. Frank Bender of Manitowoc, Mrs. Michael Mangin of 
Rt. 1, Cato, Mrs. Adolph Raschke of Brillion and Mrs. Robert Belinski of 
Denmark.  Two brothers, Joseph and Edward preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 4, 1963


JOSEPH DIEDRICH

Joseph Diedrich Funeral Is Held
REEDSVILLE (PG)-
The Rev. William Koutnik officiated at funeral services today in St. Mary's 
Catholic Church for Joseph Diedrich, 43, of Collins, who died following a one 
week illness. He had been employed by the Instant Milk co., Chilton.
Mr. Diedrich was born at Hilbert Nov. 10, 1913. He was married to Loretta 
Bauchous of St. Nazianz Nov. 12, 1941.
Survivors are his wife; a son Russell; two daughters, Judith Ann and Barbara 
Lee; his mother Mrs. Magdalena Diedrich, Chilton; three brothers, Lawrence, 
Reedsville, Rt. 2; George, Valders, Rt. 1, and John, Plymouth, Rt. 1; and six 
sisters, Mrs. Joseph Juckem, Chilton; Mrs. Frank Popp, Chicago; Mrs. Joseph 
Marx, Hilbert; Miss Helen Diedrich, Lean, and Sister M. Odile and M. Flavian, 
at St. Joseph Hospital, West Ben.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Monday, June 10, 1957 P. 24


LAWRENCE J. DIEDRICH

Funeral services for Lawrence J. Dietrich(sic), 46, of Reedsville, who died 
Saturday morning at his home, were at 9:45 am Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral 
Home and 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Rev. William 
Koutnik officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites were conducted by 
Gosz-Novak Americal Legion Post No. 199 of Reedsville. 
Pallbearers, nephews of the deceased were George, John and Herman Juchem, 
Clarence and Ray Diedrich and Carl Schworer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., April 25, 1962 page 14


LORETTA J. "BETTY" DIEDRICH BROOKS- (bur. with 1st husband)

Loretta J. "Betty" Brooks, age 80, of Chilton Care Center, formerly of Hilbert, 
died on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton.
She was born July 4, 1923 in the town of Liberty in Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Nicholas and Theresa (Wesling) Backhaus. She married Joseph Diedrich 
on Nov. 12, 1941. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1957. On June 14, 1960, 
Betty married Joseph Brooks. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1998. For many 
years Loretta was the owner and operator of Brooks Bar in Forest Junction. She 
was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hilbert.
She is survived by her children: Russel (Ruth) Diedrich of Chilton; Barb Lueloff 
of Sturgeon Bay; a son-in-law, Tom Hoeft of Kewaunee; nine grandchildren: Sue 
(Pete) Dramm of Manitowoc; Brian (Sara) Diedrich of Chilton; Chris (Cindy) Diedrich 
of Marytown; Christine (Richard) Kinjerski of Mishicot; Sandy (Bill) Bosman of 
Sturgeon Bay; Pat (Sarah) Hoeft of Green Valley; Debbie (Kurt) Koerner of Dale; 
Mike Lueloff of Aurora, Ill.; Lisa Lueloff of Sturgeon Bay; nine great-grandchildren; 
and two sisters-in-law: Angie Hein of Chilton; and Marcella Backhaus of St. Nazianz. 
Loretta was also preceded in death by a daughter: Judith Hoeft; three sisters: Mary 
Meyer, Anna Frewert, Rose Wesling; and four brothers: Henry, Frank, Ed and Joe 
Backhaus.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004 at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church in Hilbert with the Rev. Kenneth Frozena officiating. Burial will be in St. 
Mary's Cemetery in Reedsville.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, 411 W. Main St. in Chilton from 4 to 
8 p.m. on Wednesday and on Thursday at the funeral home from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 
when family prayers will be held.
Online condolences may be emailed to www.wietingfuneralhome.com.
Herald Times Reporter, January 13, 2004 P. A3


SUSAN DIETRICH

Susan M. Dietrich, 17, of Reedsville, died early Saturday morning as the result 
of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Reedsville Funeral Home and 10:30 
a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Susan was born Sept. 30, 1961, in Manitowoc, daughter of Lawrence and Joan Sheahan 
Dietrich Sr. She was a senior at Reedsville High School. Susan was a member of 
All Conference Volley Ball Team, Track Team, National Honor Society, the Chorus, 
Future Business Leaders of America, Student Athletic Association and Lettermans 
club of the school. She was also a Reedsville High School varsity cheerleader and 
librarian.
Survivors include her parents, two brothers and a sister-in-law, James and Pam 
Dietrich of Reedsville and Larry Dietrich at home; three sisters and two brothers-
in-law, Mary Beth and John Balte of Manitowoc, Patti and Greg Olejniczak of Route 
2, Reedsville, two nieces, a nephew and many other relatives and friends.
Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon and Tuesday until the time of service. A prayer service will be 
conducted at 7:30 o'clock by Father Schneider.
Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 1979 P. 3
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A sister of Susan M. Dietrich, Karen Dietrich of Reedsville, was inadvertently 
omitted from the list of survivors in Monday's obituary.
Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 1979 P. 3


AGNES DUGAN

Mrs. Archie (Agnes) Dugan, 68, of 232 Mill St., Reedsville, died early Sunday 
morning, Sept. 19, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10:30 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by the Rev. Donald Schneider and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Dugan was born Feb. 2, 1914, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Mary Lensmeyer Haas. She was married to Archie Dugan, Oct. 20, 1931, 
at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. The couple celebrated their 50th 
wedding anniversary in 1981. Mrs. Dugan was a member of St. Anne Christian 
Mothers Society.
Survivors include her husband, Archie; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald A. 
and Janice of Manitowoc, Donald J. and Linda of West Allis, and James P. and 
Monica of Whitelaw; a daughter and son-in-law, Luann and Richard G. Hwohig of Kiel; 
two brothers, Edward Haas of Rotue 2, Cato, and Joseph Haas of Route 1, Cato; three 
sisters, Mrs. Harry (Marie) DeNoble of Route 3, Green Bay, Mrs. Raymond (Viola) 
Habermann of Route 4, Chilton, and Mrs. Thomas (Leona) Masar of Manitowoc; six 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother 
and a sister.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon 
and Tuesday until the time of services. A parish vigil will be held at 7 o'clock 
this Monday evening followed by a St. Anne Christian Mothers Rosary at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, September 20, 1982 P. 3
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(2 Feb. 1914/Sep. 1982/SSDI)


ARCHIE T. DUGAN

Archie Thomas Dugan, age 84, formerly of Reedsville, died Monday, January 16, 
1995, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, where he resided for the past two years.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 1995, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Nicholas Johannes will officiate with 
burial in the parish cemetery.
He was born October 1, 1910, in the town of Franklin son of the late Thomas and 
Christian Verchart Dugan. He attended St. Mary Catholic School in Clarks Mills. 
On October 20, 1931, he married the former Agnes Haas at St. Joseph's Catholic 
Church, Kellnersville. She preceded him in death September 19, 1982. Archie was 
employed by the Manitowoc County Highway Department for 40 years retiring in 
1975 as a patrol superintendent. He served the village of Reedsville for 26 
years as president and village trustee. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Reedsville and a former member of the Reedsville Lions Club, the Holy 
Name Society and the Reedsville Senior Citizens.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Janice Dugan, 
Manitowoc, Donald and Linda Dugan, West Allis, James and Monica Dugan, Valders; 
one daughter and son-in-law, LuAnn and Richard Twohig, Kiel; nine grandchildren; 
four great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Emma Dugan, 
Valders, Mike and Dolores Dugan, Chandler, Ariz.; two sisters and one brother-in-
law, Stella Hill, Manitowoc, Agnes and Victor Konop, Reedsville. He was preceded 
in death by a brother, John, three sisters Marie Denor, Florence Piper and Helen 
Radey.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-8 p.m. on 
Wednesday, and on Thursday from 7:45 until 10 a.m. when family rites will be held. 
There will be a parish vigil at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, January 17, 1995 P. A2
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(1 Oct. 1910/16 Jan. 1995/SSDI)


ADELA H. DVORACHEK

Adele H. Dvorachek, age 89, of rural Whitelaw, died Sunday morning, March 25, 
2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at St. Anne 
Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Rev. Theodore Hendricks will celebrate the Mass 
of Christian Burial with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Reedsville.
The former Adela Geigel was born in the town of Rockland, Manitowoc County on 
September 7, 1911, daughter of the late John and Mary Stahl Geigel. She attended 
St. Mary's School, Clarks Mills and the Cato Falls School. On September 21, 1937, 
she married Frank A. Dvorachek at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville. The 
couple farmed in the town of Kossuth. Frank preceded her in death on September 29, 
1961. Adela was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills and St. 
Augustine Altar Society.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Bert Zarnoth, Reedsville, 
and their children, Dean and Shannon Zarnoth, Sheboygan, Dawn and John Bina, 
Lakeville, Minn., Jodi and Jeff Hirsch, Chilton, Jill and Richard Jarvis, Oostburg, 
Scot Zarnoth, Rapids City, S.D.; her daughter and son-in-law, Cecelia and Len 
"Luke" Kuehnl, Manitowoc, and their children, Tammy and Craig Cayemberg, Manitowoc, 
Tracy Kuehnl, Manitowoc; her son and his special friend, Eugene Dvorachek and 
Barbara Moede, Manitowoc, and his children, Sherry and Jeff Hansen, Whitelaw, Gene 
Dvorachek, Manitowoc; her son, Robert J. Dvorachek, Whitelaw, her son and daughter-
in-law, David and Patricia Dvorachek, Cato, and their children, Christie Dvorachek, 
Wausau, Lori Dvorachek, Two Rivers, Ryan Dvorachek, Cato; her son and daughter-in-
law, James H. and Phyllis Dvorachek, Taus, and their children, Patrick and JoAnn 
Dvorachek, Manitowoc, Helen and Craig Schwoerer, Kimberly, Frank Dvorachek, 
Manitowoc, Amy Bellows, Taus, James N. Dvorachek, Taus, Mary Ann Dvorachek, Fond 
du Lac; her son and daughter-in-law, Bernard and Rosemary Dvorachek, Oshkosh, and 
their children, Holly Dvorachek, Milwaukee, Anna Dvorachek, Oshkosh, Kate Dvorachek, 
Oshkosh; her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and JoAnn Dvorachek, Layton, Utah, 
and their children, Benn, Sarah, and Katrina Dvorachek, Layton, Utah; her daughter 
and son-in-law, Karen and Bill Suggitt, Whitelaw, and their children, Andy, Kelly, 
and Travis Suggitt, Whitelaw; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Caroline 
Dvorachek, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law, Edwin Sauer, Taus; four cousins, Roy and 
Doris Geigel, Huron, S.D., Rev. Francis Geigel, Wabeno, Wis., Rosalie Nenahlo, St. 
Nazianz, Monica Endries, St. Nazianz, Ambrose Kaltenbraun, St. Nazianz; Adela's 
caregiver and friend, Barbara Koehler, Whitelaw; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive. Besides her parents and her husband, Frank, she was 
preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Sharon (Schlei) Dvoracheck; three 
grandchildren, Timothy Kuehnl, and infant twins; three brothers, William, Edmund, 
and Alfons Geigel; three sisters, Monica Geigel, Veronica Vondrachek, Lioba Sauer; 
and an infant sister and two infant brothers.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville on Tuesday (TONIGHT) from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church 
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be a parish prayer 
service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home led by Fr. Ted.
Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 2001  P. A6


ANNA DVORACHEK

Mrs. Anton Dvoracheck, nee Anna Kocourek, 57, died Wednesday afternoon 
at 2:30 o’clock at the family home in the town of Maple Grove, 3-1/2 
miles west of Reedsville. She had been ill only a day and one half, 
although not in the best of health for a year. 
Mrs. Dvorachek was born in Maple Grove Oct. 15, 1882, and was married 
June 23, 1903. Besides the widower, survivors are three daughters, Mrs. 
Wencil Svatek and Mrs. John Kimmel of Branch and Miss Mary at home; six 
sons; Joe and Steve of Reedsville, Edward, Charles, Anthony and Emil at 
home; three sisters, Sister M. Nepomucene of West Point, Neb., Miss 
Caroline Kocourek of Reedsville and Mrs. Wencel Ebenhoe of Brillion; 
three brothers, John and Stephen Kocourek of Reedsville and Charles of 
San Francisco; and eight grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the residence until the time of the funeral 
Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock at St. Mary’s church, Reedsville. The 
Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining 
cemetery.
Mrs. Dvorachek was a member of St. Ann’s society of St. Mary’s church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 15, 1940  P. 2


ANTHONY DVORACHEK

Anthony A. Dvorachek, 58, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Tuesday afternoon at his 
residence. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Thursday in Reedsville Funeral 
home and at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald 
Schneider will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Church Cemetery.
Mr. Dvorachek was born April 6, 1919 in Reedsville, son of the late Anton and 
Anna Kocourek Dvorachek. He attended Reedsville Schools and farmed most of his 
life in the Town of Rockland. May 18, 1948 he married Dorothy Roberts in St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Mr. Dvorachek was a member of Knights of 
Columbus and St. Mary Holy Name Society.
Survivors include his wife; four sons, Gerald of New Holstein, James of Valders, 
Lawrence of Brillion and Alan of Reedsville; two daughters, Mrs. Duane (Karen) 
Seipel of Appleton and Jennifer at home; four brothers, Steve, Edward and Emil 
of Reedsville and Charles of Appleton; a sister, Mrs. John (Christine) Kimmel of 
Branch and four grandchildren. A brother, two sisters and a brother-in-law 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday 
afternoon where a vigil service  will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 22, 1978 page 3


ANTON DVORACHEK

Anton Dvorachek, 77, lifelong resident of the town of Maple Grove and retired 
farmer, died Saturday morning at the home of his son, Edward, in the town of 
Maple Grove.
Mr. Dvorachek was born in 1874 in the town of Maple Grove. In 1903 he married 
Anna Kocourek and settled on the homestead farm.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Reedsville Funeral 
Home, Reedsville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, 
Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Wencel Svatek of Manitowoc, Mrs. John Kimmel 
of Route 5, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Leonard Braun of Whtelaw; six sons, Edward on the 
homestead farm, Joseph, Stephen, Anthony and Emil, all of Reedsville, and Charles 
of Brillion; 30 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Sunday until the time of 
services. The Holy Name Society of St. Mary Catholic Churh, of which Mr. 
Dvorachek was a member, will recite the rosary at 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 24, 1951  P. 2


CATHERINE A. DVORACHEK

Catherine A. Dvorachek, 82, formerly of 2107 12th St., Two Rivers, who since 
January of this year lived with a daughter, Janet, in Milwaukee, died Sunday, 
November 2, 1986 at St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 
10 am Wednesday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. A brother, Rev. Edward 
Radey will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in St. 
Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Dvorachek was born October 1, 1904 at Maple Grove, Wisconsin, daughter of 
the late John and Anna Kubale Radey. She was married to Steve J. Dvorachek, 
June 27, 1927 at Maple Grove. He preceded her in death April 29, 1985.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jerome Dvorachek of 
Milwaukee, Ron and Mary Anne Dvorachek of Georgetown, Ohio and Paul and Nancy 
Dvorachek of Palatine, Illinois; two daughters, Adeline Svacina of Two Rivers 
and Janet Dvorachek of Milwaukee; two brothers, Rev. Edward Radey of Cato and 
George Radey of Brillion; two sisters, Mary Kopidlansky of Monroe, Wisconsin 
and Francis Denor of Manitowoc; grandchildren include Diane Duszynski, Sharon 
Sleger, Daniel, Tim and Robert Svacina, Lisa, Sarah and John Dvorackek; great 
grandchildren include Stacie and Eric Svacina, Aaron Duszynski and Matthew 
Sleger. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph, two sisters, Anna Burich 
and Julia Lemberger and a son-in-law, Kenneth Svacina.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 5 pm 
Tuesday, where a memorial service will be 7 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 3, 1986 page 22


CHARLES DVORACHEK

Charles Dvorachek, 59, retired farmer, died yesterday afternoon at the home 
of his sister, Mrs. Frank Svatek, in Reedsville, following a lingering illness. 
He has resided at the Svatek home several months.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the Reedsville Cooperative 
Association funeral home and at 9:30 from the St. Mary’s church. Burial will be 
in the new St. Mary’s cemetery.
Mr. Dvorachek was born at Maple Grove in 1882 and always resided in the county. 
He never married. Illness forced his retirement from active farm work. 
Survivors are a brother, Anton, of Maple Grove; and a sister, Mrs. Svatek of 
Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1942  P. 2


DOROTHY A. DVORACHEK

Dorothy A. Dvorachek, age 85, a resident of Reedsville, entered eternal rest on 
Thursday, March 15, 2012, following a stroke. She was born on Jan. 2, 1927, in 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late Oscar and Elanore (Backhaus) Roberts. On May 18, 
1948, she married Anthony Dvorachek at St. Josephs Church in Alverno. He preceded 
her in death on March 21, 1978.
Dorothy loved to spend time with her family. She loved music and spent 30 years 
playing the organ at church. After her husband's passing, she was Site Manager 
at the Reedsville Manor for the Manitowoc County Nutrition Program for 19 years 
until her retirement. Dorothy was an active member of the Reedsville Sr. Citizens 
Club, the Maplerock Homemakers Club, Reedsville Lioness Club, the American Legion 
Auxiliary, the Christian Mothers of St. Marys Reedsville and Holy Family Parish in 
Brillion, and several card clubs. She especially enjoyed playing for the choir at 
St. Mary's Church in Reedsville, singing and cooking.
Survivors include her six children, Jerry (Irene) Dvorachek, New Holstein; Jim (Mary) 
Dvorachek, Manitowoc; Karen (Duane) Seipel, Appleton; Larry (Debbie) Dvorachek, 
Whitelaw; Alan Dvorachek, Kiel; Jennifer Wallander and fiance, Ray Decker, Manitowoc; 
11 grandchildren, Trisha (Nick) Wicinsky, Melissa (Brian) Hansen, Ryan Dvorachek and 
special friend, Ms. Dale, Cindy (Pat) Rowland, Diana (Chad) Muehlbauer, Nick (Jessica) 
Seipel, Michelle Seipel, Kevin (Boni) Dvorachek, Jessica (Ben) Addington, Justin 
Wallander, Dan (Kari) Dvorachek; six great-grandchildren, Hunter and Connor Rowland, 
Zachary and Kortney Dvorachek, Ava Wicinsky, Colten Dvorachek; two brothers, John 
(Lillian) Roberts, Massachusetts; Kenneth (Judy) Roberts, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, 
Delores Dvorachek, Manitowoc; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony; her parents, Oscar and Elanore 
Roberts; a sister, Mary Louise Roberts; an infant sister, Lucille; her in-laws, Anton 
and Anna Dvorachek; 15 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joe (Mary) Dvorachek, Steve 
(Florence) Dvorachek, Ed (Hiliara) Dvorachek, Emil Dvorachek, Charles (Pearl) Dvorachek, 
Mary (Leonard) Braun, Agnes (Wenzel) Svatek, and Christine (John) Kimmel.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at Holy 
Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Timothy Brandt will officiate. Burial will 
be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9 to 
11:15 a.m. with Mass following at 11:30 a.m.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville, is assisting the family with arrangements. 
Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Reedsville Police Dept. and First 
Responders, the ambulance crew, and the entire staff at St. Vincent Hospital for the 
compassion and care given to Mom and the entire family.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sunday, March 18, 2012 P. A3


EDWARD DVORACHEK

Edward J. Dvorachek, 68, of Reedsville, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Dvorachek was born Dec. 14, 1911, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the 
late Anton and Anna Kocourek Dvorachek. He married Hilaria Geiger June 17, 
1943, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. He farmed in the Town of Maple 
Grove his entire lifetime and had been employed with Huebner Implement, Forest 
Junction, from 1975 to 1978. Mr. Dvorachek was a member of Reedsville Knights 
of Columbus Council 5798 and St. Mary Holy Name Society.
Survivors include his wife, Hilaria, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dennis 
and Lynda of Route 2, Brillion, and Elmer and Vicki of Route 2, Reedsville; 
four daughters and three sons-in-law, Dolores and Cyril (Bud) Klister of 
Appleton, Diana and Gerald (Mitch) Disch of New Glarus, Darlene and Phil 
Zirngibl of Modesto, Calif., and Connie of Appleton; two brothers, Steve of 
Reedsville and Emil of Route 2, Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. John (Christine) 
Kimmel of Branch and five grandchildren (private). Three brothers and two 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 
until the time of service. A parish vigil will be 7 p.m. Tuesday followed by 
8 p.m. by a Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus Rosary service.     
Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 1980 P.3


EMIL J. DVORACHEK    (d. 2005)

Emil J. Dvorachek, age 84, of 1309 Ahrens St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, 
Nov. 10, 2005, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
He was born Feb.6, 1921, in the township of Maple Grove, son of the late Anton and 
Anna Kocourek Dvorachek. On Nov. 27, 1947, he married the former Dolores Heinzen at 
St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated a dairy farm in 
Reedsville, during which time Emil was also employed as a machinist with the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Co. for many years, retiring in 1983. After retiring, Emil volunteered 
at St. Vincent de Paul for 22 years. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, 
Manitowoc, and the Manitowoc Senior Center and an honorary life member of the Reedsville 
Knights of Columbus 5798.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years: Dolores Dvorachek, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-
in-law: Ronald and Kathy Dvorachek, Manitowoc; three daughters and a son-in-law: Judy 
Dvorachek, Green Bay; Barbara Dvorachek, LaFarge; Joan and Ron Tobianski, Saukville; 
five grandchildren: Erica Dvorachek, Seattle, Wash., Michael (Kim) Dvorachek, Milwaukee, 
Spec. Steven Dvorachek, Kuwait; Marie and Patrick Tobianski, Saukville; and sisters-in-
law and brothers-in-law; Hilaria Dvorachek, Reedsville; Dorothy Dvorachek, Reedsville; 
Pearl Dvorachek, Kaukauna; Mildred Staszak, Green Bay; Florence and Florian Staszak, 
Milwaukee; and Richard and Delores Heinzen, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by five brothers and three 
sisters.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care 
Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005. A prayer service will be held 
Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. Friends may also call Monday 
morning at St. Francis of Assisi, Waldo Blvd., Site, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at St. Francis of Assisi, 
Waldo Blvd. Site, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Gerald Foley with burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society of Manitowoc.
Emil enjoyed old time music, fishing, dancing, playing Sheepshead and traveling. His 
favorite destination was Europe. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and 
friends. Emil will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Herald Times Reporter, November 12, 2005  P. A3


FLORENCE C. DVORACHEK

Florence Dvorachek, of 533 Madison Street, Reedsville, was called to her 
eternal rest on Saturday, December 21, 1991 at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc, following a lengthy illness. Funeral Mass will be at 10 
a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville, 
with the Rev. Nicholas Johannes officiating. Burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
She was born May 12, 1915 in Riess Mills, daughter of the late Frank and 
Barbara Leitermann Seidl. She was married to Steve Dvorachek on August 2, 
1939, at St. Anne's Catholic Church at Francis Creek and has resided in 
Reedsville since that time. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, 
Reedsville, the Christian Mother's Society. She was a charter member of the 
K of C Women's Club of Manitowoc and was a charter member and past President 
of the Reedsville Lioness Club.
Survivors include her husband, Steve; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy 
and Joe Charney of Maribel, Kathy and Tom Mertons of Brillion; three sons 
and two daughters-in-law, Donald and Karla of Sleepy Hollow, Ill., Kenneth 
and Debbie of Manitowoc and John of Frankfort, Germany; five sisters and two 
brothers-in-law, Rose Kliment of Kellnersville, Helen Denk, Evangeline Seidl, 
Marcella and Melvin Krejcarek, and LaVerne and Dan Matczynski, all of 
Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Rita Seidl of Manitowoc. 
She is further survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
her parents, one sister and two brothers. 
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4 p.m. until 
9 p.m. on Monday and also at the church on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until the 
time of service. There will be a parish vigil at 7:30 p.m. Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sunday, Dec. 22, 1991 page B4


FRANCES DVORACHEK

Mrs. Francis (sic) Dvorachek, 83, of Rt. 2, Brillion, died Tuesday evening at 
her home following a short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik 
will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
She was born Feb. 22, 1875, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late John 
and Barbara Fesley Burich.
On June 11, 1901, she was married to Joseph J. Dvorachek at Reedsville. She was 
a member of St. Ann Altar Society and Christian Mothers of St. Mary Church.
She is survived by five sons, Steve of Two Rivers, John, Joseph and Adolph of 
Rt. 2, Brillion, and Frank of Whitelaw; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Geiger of Reedsville, 
a brother, John of Brillion, a sister, Antonette of Reedsville, 24 grandchildren 
and 13 great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death in 1940.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 24, 1958  P. 23


FRANK A. DVORACHEK

Frank A. Dvorachek, 53, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Friday night at Theda Clark 
Hospital, Neenah, after undergoing brain surgery.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home, and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills, the Rev. John Haen 
officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Dvorachek was born June 27, 1908 in the Town of Maple Grove, the son of 
the late Joseph and Francis Burich Dvorachek. On Sept. 21, 1937 he married 
Adela Geigel, at Reedsville. He was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Company, 
Two Rivers, the last 11 years. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, of St. 
Augustine Church, and served as treasurer of Kossuth District No. 3, School 
Board for several years. 
Survivors include his wife; six sons, three daughters (names omitted for privacy); 
four brothers, Steve of Two Rivers and Joseph, John and Adolph, of Rt. 2, Brillion 
and a sister, Mrs. Mary Geiger of Reedsville.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday, where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 30, 1961 P. 9 


GERALYN DVORACHEK

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dvorachek of Reedsville, born Sunday, 
Aug. 19, died Tuesday morning at St. Vincent hospital in Green Bay.
A funeral Mass of the Angels will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at st. Mary Catholic 
Church at Reedsville, the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Surviving besides the parents are one brother, Terry; maternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Archie Nate of Rt. 1, Reedsville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Dvorachek of Rt. 2, Reedsville; and great grandfather Ed Welch of Grimms. 
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 21, 1956  P. 13


JEROME J. DVORACHEK

Jerome J. "Jerry" Dvorachek, age 66, of Milwaukee, died Saturday, January 14, 
1995, at St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 1995, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Joseph Bisofi will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial, with cremation having taken place and burial to follow at St. 
Mary's Church Cemetery.
He was born April 20, 1928, in Brillion, Wis., son of the late Steve and Catherine 
Dvorachek. He graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers with the class of 
1946. He graduated from the DeVry Institute, Chicago. He retired in 1992, as an 
engineer from WISN-TV, Channel 12, Milwaukee. He was a member of IBEW. He was a 
veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include two sisters, Adeline Svacina, Two Rivers, Janet Rae Dvorachek, 
Greenfield, Wis.; two brothers, Ronald (Mary Anne), Georgetown, Ohio, Paul (Nancy), 
Palatine, Ill.; nieces and nephews, Diane (James) Duszynski, Daniel (Cynthia) 
Svacina, Tim (Brenda) Svacina, Sharon (Lee) Sleger, Robert Svacina, Lisa, Sarah 
and John Dvorachek; uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville, Tuesday morning from 
9:30-11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Milwaukee, Wis.
Jerome pursued interests in photography, computer science astronomy, mathematics, 
stamp collecting, art, gardening and he held a private pilot's license and was a 
member of the EAA.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1995 P. A2


JOHN G. DVORACHEK

John G. Dvorachek, 77, of Route 2, Brillion, died Saturday, Dec. 12, at Bellin 
Hospital, Green Bay, after a long illness.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wieting Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. The Rev. John O'Brien will officiate and 
burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Dvorachek was born May 6, 1904, at Maple Grove, son of the late Joseph and 
Francis Burich Dvorachek. He married Rose Opichka, Sept. 30, 1930, at Kellnersville. 
The couple farmed in Maple Grove. Mr. Dvorachek was employed at Brillion Iron Works 
until 1969. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion.
Survivors include his wife, Rose; a son, Bill and Marilyn of Brillion; two daughters, 
Mrs. Charles (Mary Ann) Schumacher of Brillion and Mrs. Geraldine Bucholz of Cudahy, 
Wis., three brothers, Joe and Milda of Brillion, Adolph and Caroline of Reedsville, 
Steve and Catherine of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Mary Geiger of Reedsville; a 
sister-in-law, Adella of Whitelaw; 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren 
and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, from 4 p.m. Monday until the 
time of service on Tuesday. Parish vigil 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, December 13, 1981 P. 3


JOSEPH DVORACHEK    (d. 1940)

Joseph Dvorachek, 67, retired farmer of the town of Maple Grove, died at his 
home four miles west of Reedsville Tuesday afternoon of a heart ailment. He had 
been in failing health but had shown improvement recently.
Funeral services will be held next Tuesday at 9:15 o’clock at the residence and 
at 9:30 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic church, Reedsville. The Rev. William 
Koutnik will officiate. The body will lie in state at the Reedsville Cooperative 
association undertaking parlors until Saturday evening when it will be taken to 
the residence.
Mr. Dvorachek, son of the late John and Anna Dvorachek, was born in Maple Grove 
Dec. 8, 1872. On June 11, 1901, he married Miss Frances Burich. They settled on 
the Dvorachek homestead and resided there ever since.
The survivors are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Geiger of Maple Grove; five 
sons, Stephen of Manitowoc, Frank of Branch, John and Adolph of Maple Grove and 
Joseph at home; two brothers, Anton and Charles of Maple Grove; one sister, Mrs. 
Frank Svatek of Reedsville; and 15 grandchildren.
Mr. Dvorachek was a member of the Holy Name society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 20, 1940  P. 2


JOSEPH DVORACHEK    (d. 1958)

Joseph J. Dvorachek, 54, of Rockland, died Wednesday morning at his home 
of a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home, 
Reedsville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in the village. 
The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Dvorachek was born April 30, 1904, in the Town of Rockland, son of the 
late Anton and Anna Kocourek Dvorachek. Oct. 7, 1930, he married Mary Berger 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the Town 
of Rockland. Mr. Dvorachek was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary 
Church and a church consultor.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Bernard of Reedsville and Joseph Jr., 
at home; two daughters, Ann and Catherine, at home; three sisters, Mrs. John 
Kummel and Mrs. Wencel Svatek of Manitowoc and Mrs. Leonard Braun of Whitelaw; 
five brothers, Charles of Appleton and Steve, Edward, Anthony and Emil of 
Reedsville, and two grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1958 P. 19 


JOSEPH B. DVORACHEK    (d. 1992)

Joseph B. Dvorachek, age 85, of 619 Lee Avenue, Brillion, died Friday, February 28, 
1992. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville. 
Father Richard Klingeisen officiating, burial in the parish cemetery. 
He was born March 31, 1906, in the town of Maple Grove, son of the late Joseph and 
Francis(sic) Burich Dvorachek. He married Milda Janke Goldschmidt May 28, 1960, in 
Reedsville. He farmed in the town of Maple Grove until 1982, when he moved to Brillion. 
He enjoyed playing cards, fishing and music. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville, an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus, the West Maple Grove Hunting 
Club and the Brillion Senior Citizens. 
He is survived by his wife, Milda; one son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Marjorie&(sic) 
Goldschmidt of Appleton; two grandsons, Collin and Cory Goldschmidt; one sister, Mary 
Geiger of Green Bay; one brother and sister-in-law, Adolph and Caroline Dvorachek of 
Reedsville; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, 
Steve and John. 
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday 
and from 7:45 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Monday when the family rites will be held. Parish 
Vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, 1992
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MARY DVORACHEK

Mary Dvorachek Svatek, age 95, of 210 So. Parkway Dr., Brillion, went to heaven 
on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Jan. 14, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at 
Holy Family Catholic Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Tom Long will officiate, 
burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.
She was born Aug. 18, 1906 in Maribel to the late Joseph and Anna (Spurney) Berger, 
whose parents, Jacob and Anna, immigrated from Bohemia and Austria. On Oct. 7, 
1930 she married Joseph J. Dvorachek at St. Joseph's in Kellnersville. They farmed 
the Reedsville area all their married life. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1958. 
On May 27, 1967, she married Frank Svatek at St. Boniface Church in Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death in March of 1988. Mary was a member of Holy Family Parish, 
Reedsville and was an active and honorary member of St. Ann's Alter (sic) Society 
and served as an officer for many years.
Survivors include her four children: Bernard and Rose Jean Dvorachek, Brillion, Ann 
and George O'Hearn, Green Bay, Catherine and Ron Vandenhouten and Joseph and Ann 
Dvorachek all of Manitowoc; her grandchildren, Terry (Naomi) Dvorachek, Richard 
(Joan) Dvorachek, Mary (Dan) Fenlon, Lois (Mark) Biely, Greg (Dawn) Dvorachek, Paul 
Dvorachek, Shelia (James) Ryan, Therese (Mike) Jones, Brad Dvorachek, George 
(Carolyn) O'Hearn, Mary (Dean) Mehlberg, Don and (Kathy) O'Hearn, Ellen (Andy) Rosik, 
Joe (Julie) Vandenhouten, James (Deb) Vandenhouten, Ron (Melissa) Vandenhouten, Mark 
Heidi) Dvorachek, Jeff (Tami) Dvorachek, and Joe Dvorachek Jr.; 39 great-grandchildren; 
her sisters, Sister Karlen (Ann) Berger, Manitowoc, Sister Karen Anne (Catherine) 
Berger, Slinger; brother, Victor (Delores) Berger, Denmark. Her brothers-in-law and 
sisters-in-law, Steve Dvorachek, Reedsville, Emil (Delores) Dvorachek, Christine 
Kimmel, Manitowoc, Hilaria Dvorachek and Dorothy Dvorachek, all of Reedsville, and 
Pearl Dvorachek, Sherwood, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Geralyn Rose; three brothers, Charles, 
Joseph, and Edward; two sisters, Helen and Viola; five brothers-in-law and three 
sisters-in-law.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Sunday, from 4 to 8 p.m. 
and at the church on Monday, from 9 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a 
parish prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Mary's name.
Her family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Garrow 
Villa Assisted Living for all their care and support.
Mary will always be remembered for her calm manner of living and her wonderful family 
meals, with chicken soup made with homemade noodles, horns, and koloches. She taught 
us all the gentle art of living a good life and now the grace of a peaceful death.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 12, 2002


ROSE DVORACHEK    (d. 1994)

Rose Dvorachek, age 86, of 416 Glenview Ave., Brillion, died Tuesday, 
July 12, 1994, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, after a short 
illness.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 1994, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Brillion. Father William O'Brien will officiate. Burial 
will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Reedsville.
She was born February 1, 1908, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Mary Vesely Opichka. She married John G. Dvorachek on 
September 30, 1930, in Kellnersville. She was a member of St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Brillion, Christian Mothers, Brillion Senior Citizens, 
Brillion Nature Center, and Brillion Historical Society.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Ann and Charles 
Schumacher, Brillion, Geraldine Buchholz, Cudahy; one son and daughter-
in-law, William and Marilyn Dvorachek, Brillion; 16 grandchildren; 20 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, December 12, 
1981, three sisters, Elizabeth, Anna, Marie; three brothers, Charles, 
Joseph and William.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, from 4-9 p.m. 
Thursday and on Friday from 7:45-10 a.m. when family rites will be held. 
A parish vigil will be at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 1994 P. A2


ROSE DVORACHEK    (d. 2005)

Rose Jean Dvorachek, age 70, of 445 La Vesta Court, Brillion, went home Wed. 
Nov. 2, 2005. 
She was born May 14, 1935 in Maple Grove, daughter of the late Archie and Irene 
(Welch) Nate. She married Bernard Dvorachek on Oct. 6, 1954 at Maple Grove. She 
worked at St. Mary Home in Manitowoc and at Garrow Villa in Brillion. Rose Jean 
liked to travel and to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She was 
a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion and the Christian Mothers for 
over 50 years. 
She is survived by her husband Bernard of 51 years, and her children: Terry (Naomi) 
Dvorachek, Hollandtown; Rick (Joan) Dvorachek, Houston, TX; Mary (Dan) Fenlon, 
Brillion; Lois (Mark) Biely, Menchalville; Greg (Dawn) Dvorachek, Houston, TX; Paul 
Dvorachek, Houston, TX; Sheila (Jim) Ryan, Aurora, CO; Therese (Mike) Jones, Houston, 
TX; Brad Dvorachek and special friend Kristin Posselt, Appleton; 20 grandchildren: 
Alex, Kaitlyn,Christopher, Carisa, Nicholas, Alysia, Kyle, James, Sara, Samantha, 
Cory, Curt, Cara, Austin, Logan, Michael, Jordan, Tyler, Hunter, and Brett; four 
great grandchildren: Natalie, Mallory, Hannah and Brendon, a sister, Bernita 
Schenian, Whitelaw; two brothers: Edgar Nate, Manitowoc; Tom (Dotsie) Nate, Maple 
Grove; as well as many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 
an infant daughter, Geralyn, a brother-in-law Russell Schenian and a sister-in-law 
Korky Nate. 
Mass of Christian burial will be 2 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 5, 2005, at Holy Family 
Catholic Church in Brillion. Father Matt Simonar will officiate. Burial will be in 
the St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, 
Nov. 4th and again at the funeral home on Saturday from Noon to 1:30 p.m. when 
family rites will be held. There will be a parish prayer service at the funeral 
home at 6 p.m. Friday evening.
Newspaper not cited.
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Rose Jean Dvorachek, age 70 of 445 LaVesta Court, Brillion, went home Wednesday, 
Nov. 2. She was born May 14, 1935 in Maple Grove, daughter of the late Archie and 
Irene (Welch) Nate. She married Bernard Dvorachek on Oct. 6, 1954 at Maple Grove. 
She worked in St. Mary Home in Manitowoc and at Garrow Villa in Brillion. Rose 
Jean liked to travel and spend time with her children and grandchildren. She was 
a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion and the Christian Mothers for 
over 50 years.
She is survived by her husband, Bernard of 51 years and her children, Terry (Naomi) 
Dvorachek of Hollandtown, Rick (Joan) Dvorachek of Houston, Texas, Mary (Dan) Fenlon 
of Brillion, Lois (Mark) Biely of Menchelville, Greg (Dawn) Dvorachek of Houston, 
Texas, Paul Dvorachek of Houston, Texas, Shiela (Jim) Ryan of Aurora, Colo., Theresa 
(Mike) Jones of Houston, Texas, Brad Dvorachek and special friend, Kristen Posselt 
of Appleton; 20 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Bernita Schenian 
of Whitelaw; two brothers, Edgar Nate of Manitowoc and Tom (Dotsie) Nate of Maple 
Grove, as well as many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by an 
infant daughter, Geralyn; a brother-in-law, Russell Schenian and a sister-in-law, 
Korky Nate.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Holy Family Catholic Church 
in Brillion. Father Matt Simonar served as officiant. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, 
Reedsville. The Wieting Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Brillion News, Thurs., Nov. 10, 2005 page A5


STEPHEN DVORACHEK    (d. 2002)

Stephen P. Dvorachek, age 92, of Country Care Reedsville, passed away on Nov. 30, 
2002, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. 
He was born December 25, 1909, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Anton 
and Anna (Kocourek) Dvorachek. He married Florence Seidl on August 2, 1939, at 
St. Ann Catholic Church in Francis Creek. Mr. Dvorachek retired from the Reedsville 
Cooperative on Dec. 31, 1975, after 40 years of employment, 30 of those years as 
General Manager of the Cooperative. After his retirement he spent his time as a 
volunteer for the Red Cross, transporting senior citizens and also delivered for 
the Meals on Wheels. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, Brillion. He was a Life 
Charter member of the Reedsville Knights of Columbus, a past Grand Knight of the 4th 
Degree of the Manitowoc Council. Steve was also a 60 year member of the Reedsville 
Lions Club where he was a past President and served as treasurer for 13 years. He 
was honored as Citizen of the Year in 1985 and was awarded the Melvin Jones award 
in 1994. Steve was very involved in many Reedsville Community projects and served 
on numerous committees. 
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Don (Karla) Dvorachek Sleepy Hollow 
Ill; Ken and Debbie Dvorachek, Maple Grove; two daughters and sons-in-law; Dorothy 
(Joe) Charney Maribel; Kathy (Tom) Mertens, Brillion; eight grandchildren, Eric 
Dvorachek, Champaign, Ill; Elizabeth Dvorachek Chicago Ill; Erin Dvorachek San Diego 
Calif; Debra (Kevin) Habeck Maribel; Greg Charney, Maribel; Dave (Carrie) Mertens, 
Darboy; Dan (Vicki) Mertens, Brillion; Karen Mertens, Appleton, nine great-grand-
children, a brother and sister, Emil (Dolores) Dvorachek; Christine Kimmel, all of 
Manitowoc; eight sisters-in-law Hilaria Dvorachek, Dorothy Dvorachek, both of 
Reedsville; Pearl Dvorachek, Kaukauna; Rose Kliment, Green Bay; Helen Denk, Evangeline 
Seidl, Marcella (Melvin) Krejcarek, Laverne (Dan) Matczynski, all of Manitowoc. He 
is further survived by nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his wife 
Florence on December 21, 1991, a son John Dvorachek, four brothers and two sisters. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at Holy Family 
Parish, Brillion, with Father Tom Long officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary 
Cemetery, Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday December 3 from 9 a.m. until the time of 
service. 
The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Country Care in 
Reedsville, where Steve resided for the past seven years. Rivers Bend staff, and 
also Visiting Nurse Hospice team for all their special care and concern for dad. 
The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville assisted the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, December 2, 2002  pg. A5


STEVE J. DVORACHEK    (d. 1985)

Steve J. Dvorachek, 83, of 2107 12th St., Two Rivers, died Monday, April 29, at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Edward Radey will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial 
and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Dvorachek was born April 11, 1902, at Brillion, son of the late Joseph and 
Frances Burich Dvorachek. He married Catherine Radey, June 7, 1927, at Maple 
Grove, Wis. He was a Machinist at Manitowoc Engineering for 26 years, retiring 
in 1967.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jerome 
Dvorachek of Milwaukee, Ron and Mary Anne Dvorachek of Georgetown, Ohio and Paul 
and Nancy Dvorachek of ???????(bad spot on film), Wis; two daughters, Adline 
Svacina of Two Rivers and Janet Dvorachek of Milwaukee; two brothers, Joseph 
Dvorachek of Brillion and Adolph Dvorachek of Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Mary 
Geiger of Reedsville; eight grandchildren, Diane Duszynski, Daniel Svacina, Tim 
Svacina, Sharon Sleger, Robert Svacina, Lisa Dvorachek, Sarah Dvorachek and John 
Jerome Dvorachek and three great grandchildren Stacie and Eric Svacina and Aaron 
Duszynski. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Frank and a son-in-
law, Kenneth Svacina.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 
o'clock this Tuesday evening, where a parish memorial service will be 7:30 o'clock 
this evening.
Herald Times Reporter, April 30, 1985 P. 3


LOUIS A. ENDERS

Louis A. Enders, age 78, of the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, passed 
away Friday, March 12, 1993 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton.  He was 
born July 23, 1914 in St. Cloud, son of the late John and Catherine 
(Wagner) Enders.  He married Ottilia Lisowe on June 13, 1936 in Milwaukee.  
She preceded him in death on Nov. 25, 1970.  He then married Loretta 
Kohlmann on April 5, 1975.  She preceded him in death June 13, 1989.
He owned and operated Enders Restaurant in Milwaukee for many years. He 
also owned the 7 corners tavern in New Holstein and farmed in the Cato 
area.  He also owned and operated Enders Bar and Grill in Collins and the 
Chilton Hotel.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church Reedsville and 
the Reedsville Lions Club.
He is survived by three daughters, seven grandchildren: six great-grand-
children; one step grandson, one step-daughter and her husband, two sisters 
Rose Hull, New Holstein, and Kathryn Nehs, Milwaukee; tow brothers: Al 
Enders, Oconto and John Enders, St. Cloud. 
He was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville with the Rev. Nicholas Johannes officiating.  Burial was in the 
parish cemetery.
Chilton Times Journal, Mar. 18, 1993, p. 33
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Louis A. Enders, age 78, of the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, died Friday, 
March 12, 1993, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 1993, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. Nicholas Johnannes officiating. 
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
He was born July 23, 1914, in St. Cloud, Wis., son of the late John and Catherine 
Wagner Enders. He married Ottilia Lisowe on June 13, 1936 in Milwaukee. She 
preceded him in death on Nov. 25, 1970. He then married Lorretta Kohlmann on 
April 5, 1975. She preceded him in death June 13, 1989. He owned and operated 
Enders Restaurant in Milwaukee for many years. He also owned the 7 Corners Tavern 
in New Holstein and farmed in the Cato area. He also owned and operated Enders Bar 
and Grill in Collins and the Chilton Hotel. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Reedsville and the Reedsville Lions Club.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and Doug Brennan, Valders, 
Jean and Tom Kramer, Valders, Joan and Pat Popp, Reedsville; one step daughter and 
her husband, Yvonne and Elmer Basle, Plymouth; seven grandchildren, Doug Brennan Jr., 
Manitowoc, Rick Brennan, Valders, Aaron Kramer, Valders, Gina Brennan Mueller, 
Neenah, Julie Brennan Koth, Bute Des Morts, Sara and Ryan Popp, Reedsville; one step 
grandchild, Jim Basler, Plymouth; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Rose Hull, 
New Holstein, Kathryn Nehs, Milwaukee; two brothers, Al Enders, Oconto, and John 
Enders, St. Cloud. He was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. The 
Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 1993 P. A2


OTTILIA ENDERS

The funeral Mass for Mrs. Louis Enders, 51, Reedsville, who died Wednesday 
in Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc after a long illness, will be held at 
10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville.
The Rev. Adolph Dolezel, pastor, will be celebrant, with burial in the parish 
cemetery.  Mass will follow 10:15 family rites at the Reedsville Funeral Home.  
Friends may call there after 4 p.m. today.
The former Ottelia Lisowe, she was born at Jericho, March 22, 1919, a daughter 
of Mrs. Rose Leitner Lisowe and the late Peter Lisowe.
She was married to Mr. Enders, June 13, 1936, in Milwaukee.  The couple had 
lived in the Reedsville area for many years.
She is survived by her husband; her mother, Kiel; three daughters, six sisters, 
Mrs. Hugh Herzog and Mrs. Loretta Kohlmann, both of Chilton, Mrs. Lester Konz 
of Kiel, Mrs. Hugh Graf of Plymouth, Mrs. Sylvester Abler of St. Cloud and Mrs. 
Barbara Mihm of Mount Calvary, and two brothers, Alvin Lisowe, Brothertown, and 
Leander, Kiel, and four grandchildren.
Three brothers predeceased her.
Memorials for Mrs. Enders may go to the American Cancer Society.
Sheboygan Press, Fri. Nov. 27, 1970, p. 14, c. 4


ANNA FOREYT

Mrs. Anna Foreyt, 75, of Reedsville, died Friday at St. Vincent Hospital, 
Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Karl Buresh will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Foreyt, nee Anna Svatek, was born Oct. 6, 1900 in the Town of Rockland. 
She was married to Steve Foreyt Oct. 26, 1921 at St. Mary Catholic Church. 
He preceded her in death in July 1975. She was a member of the Christian 
Mothers of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville.
Survivors include two sons, (private); five daughters, (private); two 
brothers, Frank and Joe, of Reedsville; 17 grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. 
The Rosary will be said by the Christian Mothers at 7:30 p.m. and a parish 
prayer service will be said at 8 p.m. by Rev. Karl Buresh.
Herald Times Reporter, February 7, 1976   P. 3


STEVE FOREYT

Steve Foreyt, 80, of 624 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, died Saturday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Carl Buresh 
will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Foreyt was born Sept. 3, 1895, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Frank and Mary Foreyt. He married Anna Svatek Oct. 26, 1921, at St. Mary 
Church, Reedsville. He was a farmer all his life until his retirement 14 
years ago. He was a member of Reedsville Co-op from 1926 to 1962 and secretary 
of the co-op at different intervals during those years. He was a charter member 
of Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church and lifelong member of the church.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, (private); five daughters, (private), 17 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two brothers and four sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where 
a parish prayer service will be at 8 p.m. and Holy Name Rosary service by 
Father Buresh at 8:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 21, 1975  P. 3 


FRANK J. FOYTIK

Frank J. Foytik Sr., age 87, of DePere, formerly of Reedsville, died Friday, 
Sept. 7, 2001 at Parkview Rehabilitation Center in Green Bay.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. at Holy 
Family Catholic Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Tom Long will officiate. Burial 
will be in the parish cemetery.
He was born Feb. 26, 1914 in Chicago, son of the late Frank and Rose (Lisak) 
Foytik. On Jan. 27, 1942 he married Leona Kabat at Greenleaf. Frank was a loving 
husband, father, grandfather and had a special love for his great-grandchildren. 
He had a deep love for music, gardening and rides in the car to enjoy the 
countryside. He will be deeply missed by his family. He farmed in the town of 
Maple Grove and also worked for the Brillion Iron Works for 15 years. For many 
years he played in the Foytik, Pep Tones Polka Band, playing all around Wisconsin. 
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Reedsville, Catholic Knights, 
Holy Name Society, and served as a church usher.
Survivors include his wife: Leona; four sons and five daughters-in-law: Bill and 
Donna, Jerry and Brenda, all of Brillion; Jim and Nancy of Reedville; Dan and 
Tammy of Brillion; and Carol Foytik of Green Bay; three daughters and sons-in-law: 
Paulien and Roger Allen of Reedsville; Kathy and Keith Isley and Marlene and 
Terry Buboltz, all of DePere; 28 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; three 
brothers: Tony (Jean) Foytik of Oakbrook, Ill.; John (Violet) Foytik and Emil 
(Frances) Foytik, all of Phillips; three sisters: Ann Foytik of Elgin, Ill.; Marie 
Gallagly of Chicago; Emily Singer of Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law: Lila Foytik 
of Sturgeon Bay. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Frank Jr.; two 
brothers Joe and Jim; and a sister-in-law, Frances Walsh.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Monday, Sept. 10 from 
4 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. when family rites will 
be held. There will be a parish prayer service on Monday at 7:30 p.m.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the entire staff at Parkview 
Rehabilitation Center for the loving car Dad received.
Herald Times Reporter, September 9, 2001  P. A10


LEONA I. FOYTIK

Leona I. Foytik, age 86, formerly of Reedsville, died on Thursday, 
Feb. 14, 2008, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. 
She was born on Jan. 26, 1922, in Greenleaf, daughter of the late 
Frank and Caroline (Tikalsky) Kabat. She was married to Frank 
Foytik on Jan. 27, 1942, in Greenleaf. Leona was a loving wife, 
mother and grandmother, and had a special love for her great-grand-
children. She enjoyed baking, cooking, playing cards, and especially 
spending time with her family. She was a member of Holy Family 
Catholic Church in Brillion, the Christian Mothers and the Catholic 
Knights. 
She is survived by her children: Bill (Donna) Foytik, and Jerry 
(Brenda) Foytik, all of Brillion; Kathy (Keith) Isley, and Marlene (Terry) 
Buboltz, all of De Pere; Jim (Nancy) Foytik of Reedsville; and Dan (Tammy) 
Foytik of Brillion; 27 grandchildren; 40 great- grandchildren; a daughter-
in-law: Carol Foytik of Green Bay; a son-in-law: Roger Allen of Wausakee; 
and a sister: Rosella (Joe) Nies of De Pere. 
She was preceded in death by her husband: Frank on Sept. 7, 2001; 
a son: Frank, Jr.; a daughter: Pauline Allen; a granddaughter: 
Jennifer Foytik; three sisters: Millie DeCleene; Cecil Krautkramer; 
and Bernadine Nies; and three brothers: Father Cyril Kabat, Stan 
Kabat, and Lan Kabat. 
A Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Holy 
Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Mathew Simonar will 
officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary Reedsville Cemetery. 
Friends may call at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 West Ryan St., 
in Brillion from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, and then again at the church 
on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. There will be 
a parish prayer service on Sunday at 7 p.m. 
The Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion is assisting the Foytik family 
with arrangements. 
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the entire staff 
on the ninth floor of St. Vincent Hospital and Woodside Lutheran 
Home for all of their tender loving care given to mom. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 16, 2008 


ERIC J. FRIEDENBERGER

Eric J. Friedenberger, age 26, of 13 Meadowbrook Court, Reedsville, died 
on Wednesday afternoon, May 28, 2008, in Manitowoc, as the result of a 
motorcycle accident. 
Eric was born on Aug. 30, 1981, in Manitowoc, son of James and Shirley 
(Preston) Friedenberger. He was a 2000 graduate of Reedsville High School. 
In the past, Eric worked at Northern Labs in Manitowoc, and most recently 
he worked at Brillion Iron Works. Eric enjoyed motorcycling, 4-wheeling, 
mud running and hunting.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Charles (Mary Ann) 
Freidenberger.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2008, at 
Holy Family Parish in Brillion. The Rev. Matthew Simonar will celebrate 
the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery 
in Reedsville.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11:30 a.m.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the 
Friedenberger family.
Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 2008 


MICHAEL ANTHONY GALLEGOS

Michael Anthony Gallegos, born February 10, 1994, died unexpectedly 
Friday, June 10, 1994, in Albany, Ga.
Private Services will be held Tuesday, June 14, 1994, (TODAY) for 
family and close friends. Visitation will be held from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday 
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville, with Mass of Christian Burial 
taking place at 6 p.m. at the church. Rev. Nicholas Johannes will 
officiate.
Michael is survived by his two loving parents, Sgt. Robert Gallegos, 
Jr., United States Marine Corps. and Mrs. Sara Noskowiak Gallegos; two 
brothers, Robbie and Brian; grandparents, Robert and Carmen Gallegos, 
Sr., Thomas G. Patricia Noskowiak; seven great grandparents; six uncles; 
four aunts; ten cousins and numerous great aunts, uncles and second 
cousins.
Herald Times Reporter, June 14, 1994 P. A2


ALFONS GEIGEL

Alfons Geigel, 78, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Thursday, April 23, 1987 at 
Chilton Village Nursing Home, following a short illness. Funeral services will 
be 10:30 am Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. John Becker 
will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Geigel was born March 21, 1909 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
John and Mary Stahl Geigel. He farmed in the Town of Rockland until his retirement. 
Mr. Geigel was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville.
Survivors include four sisters, Miss Monica Geigel of New Holstein, Mrs. Charles 
(Veronica) Vondrachek of Reedsville, Adela Dvorachek of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. 
Edwin (Lioba) Sauer of Rt. 1, Whitelaw. He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Friends may call at Wieting Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 pm to 9 pm 
Friday and on Saturday from 8 am to 10 am when family rites will be held. Parish 
vigil at 8 pm Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Time, Thurs., Apr. 23, 1987 page 9


EDMUND GEIGEL

Edmund P. Geigel, 78, of Reedsville, died Sunday, March 16, at Calumet Memorial 
Hosptial, Chilton.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Geigel was born Oct. 13, 1901, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
John and Mary Geigel. He was a farmer all his life. He was a member of Catholic 
Knights and St. Mary Holy Name Society.
Survivors include a brother, Alfons Geigel of rural Reedsville; four sisters, 
Miss Monica Geigel of Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles C. (Veronica) Vondrachek of 
Reedsville, Mrs. Adela Dvorachek and Mrs. Edwin (Leoba) Sauer of Route 1, Whitelaw. 
A brother, William preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
prayer service will be conducted 7:30 p.m. by Rev. Donald Schneider.
Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1980 P.3


MONICA GEIGEL

Monica Ann Geigel, 83, of Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, formerly of 
Route 2, Reedsville, died Thursday, November 12, 1987 at Calumet Medical Center, 
Chilton, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. John Becker will officiate and 
burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Monica was born November 3, 1904 in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late 
John and Mary Stahl Geigel. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic church, 
Reedsville and the Daughters of Isabella.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Veronica) Vondrachek of Reedsville, 
Mrs. Adela Dvorachek of Route 1, Whitelaw and Mrs. Edwin (Lioba) Sauer of Route 1, 
Whitelaw. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Friends may call at Wieting-
Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 8:30 am Saturday to 10:15 am when family 
rites will be held.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Nov. 13, 1987 page 18


HAROLD J. GEIGER

Harold “Harry” Geiger, age 68, of 626 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, passed away 
Thursday, January 16, 1997, at Manitowoc Health Care Center, following a short 
illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20, 1997, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. William O’Brien will officiate with burial in 
the parish cemetery.
He was born July 27, 1928, in the town of Maple Grove, son of the late Frank and 
Mary Dvorachek Geiger. On August 4, 1951, he married Lorraine Kochan in Reedsville. 
Harry served in the United States Army from 1950-1952 during the Korean War. He 
was employed at the Brillion Iron Works until his retirement in 1986. He was a 
member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, Reedsville Lions Club, Amvets Post 
#1032, Reedsville American Legion Post #199, Catholic Knights, Charter member of 
the Knights of Columbus, West Maple Grove Huntington Club, and a retired Reedsville 
fire fighter.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice and 
Joe Hoyer, Brillion, Audrey and Joe O’Niel (sic), Green Bay; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Joe and Lorraine Geiger, Ray and Shirley Geiger, all of Brillion; 
his mother-in-law, Olive Kochan, Reedsville; one sister-in-law and two brothers-
in-law, Mary and Floyd Johnson, Two Rivers; Ralph Elliot, Minnesota; many nieces 
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Francis; his 
father-in-law, Myron Kochan; one sister-in-law, Janet Elliot.
Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 18, 1997  P. A2


LEROY GEIGER

Leroy J. Geiger, 61, of 13932 Hwy 10, Cato, Wis., entered into his eternal home 
Thursday afternoon, July 26, 1990 with his family at his bedside at the Holy 
Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 30, 
1990, 10:15 am at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Nicholas 
Johannes with burial to follow at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Reedsville.
Leroy was born August 29, 1928 in Brillion, son of John Geiger and the late Sophia 
Pritzl Geiger. He graduated from Brillion High School and served with the United 
States Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Marcella 
(Sally) Gosz, May 9, 1964 in Reedsville. He and his wife have resided in Cato. 
Currently he was employed by the Manitowoc Engineering Company for the past 22 
years. Prior to that he worked for the Sorge Dairy and the Brillion Bottling 
Company.
Survivors include his wife, Marcella (Sally) Gosz Geiger; two daughters, Rose Ann 
Geiger of Milwaukee, John Geiger of Kenosha; his father, John Geiger of Manitowoc; 
a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Beatrice Geiger of Brillion; a sister and 
brother-in-law, Lenor and Romy Endries of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law and a 
brother-in-law, Mary and Paul Rohrer of Manitowoc, Florence Brunner of Waupaca; 
two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, John and Helen Gosz of Green Bay and 
Father Isadore Gosz, O.Praem of DePere. He is also survived by many nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and 
a sister. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Sunday, July 29, from 
4-9 pm where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm by the Rev. Nicholas Johannes.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., July 27, 1990  page B5


LORRAINE GEIGER

Lorraine C. Geiger, age 77, of Shady Lane Nursing Home, formerly of Reedsville, 
died on Thursday, March 6, 2008. 
She was born on Jan. 29, 1931, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Myron & Olive 
(Gerber) Kochan. She married Harold Geiger on Aug. 4, 1951, in Reedsville. 
Lorraine worked at the Mirro Company in Manitowoc for 25 years. She enjoyed having 
coffee with her friends at Colleen's CafT and at Mom's Place. Lorraine was a member 
of Holy Family Parish in Brillion and the Reedsville Lioness Club. 
Survivors include a sister: Mary (Floyd) Johnson of Manitowoc; her brothers-in-law 
and sisters-in-law: Alice (Joe) Hoyer, Joe (Lorraine) Geiger, and Raymond (Shirley) 
Geiger all of Brillion; and Audrey O'Neil of Green Bay. Many nieces, nephews, and 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; 
her husband: Harold; and a sister: Janet Elliot. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 10, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Holy 
Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Mathew Simonar will officiate. Burial 
will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of mass. The 
Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the Geiger family with arrangements. 
The family wishes to extend a special thank you the entire staff at Laurel Grove 
Assisted Living and Shady lane Nursing Home for the excellent care given to Lorraine.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2008


MARLENE ROSE GILL

Marlene Rose Gill, age 67, of 18277 Hwy. 10, Reedsville, died on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 
2002 at her home.
She was born June 2, 1935 in Manitowoc, daughter of Gertrude (Meyer) Satori and the 
late John Satori. On May 25, 1957 she married Norman Gill at Brillion. Marlene taught 
for six years at Kasson, Forest Junction, St. Nazianz and Whitelaw. She owned and 
operated Gar-Rics Ceramics Studio in Manitowoc, and later moved the business to 
Reedsville. She and he husband also owned and operated Rainbows End Campground in 
Reedsville for eight years. She was a member of Holy Family Parish.
Survivors include her husband: Norman; her mother: Gertrude Satori of Newtonburg; two 
sons: Gary (Gale) Gill, Brillion; Rick (Jerilynn) Gill, Whitelaw; six grandchildren: 
Jeremy, Brittany, Tyler, Ashley, Hailey and Allison; two AFS students: Rene Kneip, 
Luxembourg, Europe; and Annibal Rossel, Bolivia; five brothers: Melvin (Helen) Satori, 
Manitowoc; Gerald "Jerry" Satori, Kiel; John (Susan) Satori, Clyde (Cindy) Satori, 
Larry (Sharon) Satori, all of Newtonburg; three sisters: Janice (Lloyd "Sonny") 
Lensmeyer, Whitelaw; Sharon (Dale) Kierstein, Colorado; Jacqueline Satori, Newtonburg; 
and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family 
Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Tom Long will officiate. Burial will be in St. 
Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. 
and then at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A parish 
prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 2002  P. A3


FRANCES "FRY" (KUGLE) GLASOW

Fry Manitowoc St., Reedsville, fell into the arms of her Father on June 25, 2013. 
Fry was a woman of faith and led by example as a wife, mother, sister and friend.
Fry was born January 25, 1934 to Francis and Emily (Konop) Kugle in Manitowoc 
County. Fry lived in in the home her father built in 1937 with her daughter, 
Maureen. Fry attended St. Mary Grade School and graduated with the class of 1951 
from Reedsville High School. Fry married James R. Glasow on October 19, 1955 at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville. James preceded her in death on March 6, 
1971. Fry never remarried and devoted her entire life to her five children. Fry 
was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Church in Reedsville and Holy Family Parish 
in Brillion. Fry was a past member of the Altar Society and served on many 
committees over the years in the parish which brought her great joy. Early on, Fry 
worked for the Reedsville schools as secretary to the District Administrator, 
organizing the new Reedsville School District with John E. Worachek. Fry also managed 
"The Shack" in Reedsville for Glen Braun. Fry loved to be a homemaker, worked at 
Chilton Metals and later retired in 1999 from Ariens Company after 26 years of very 
dedicated service. Fry was a member of St. Jude Society and an Honorary Member of 
the Reedsville Alumni Association. Fry's best memories were at the cottage on Little 
Sturgeon and with her family at the dining room table. "Grandma Fry" loved her 
grandchildren and spent as much time as she could with them. Fry was a cancer survivor 
and lived out her faith in the Holy Spirit that "all will be well". Fry loved her 
trips to Branson, the Bad Lands of South Dakota, Gatlinburg and her favorite places 
in Amish areas. Fry was inspired by simplicity in living.
Survivors include four children and spouses, Maureen Glasow, who shared her home with 
Fry in Reedsville, Mark James Glasow at home, also of Reedsville, Mari (Bill) Delehanty 
of Stoughton, Michael (Teresa) Glasow of Reedsville and Julie (Shep Sheehy) Glasow of 
Maple rove. Granddma Fry is further survived by 6 grandchildren. Grandma Fry held a 
special place in her heart for her five great grandchildren. Fry also anticipated the 
arrival of her great granddaughter and one other great grandchild. Fry is survived by 
her sister, Regina Lonzo of Two Rivers and sister-in-law, Audrey Kugle of Manitowoc. 
Fry leaves behind two special friends, Barbara Peters and Joan Grimm, both of 
Reedsville.
Fry is preceded in death by her husband, James, her son, Timothy, October 6, 2007, her 
nephew, Jeffrey Kugle and her brother, Roman 'Buster' Kugle. She is also preceded in 
death by her parents and her in-laws, Robert and Margaret (Wegener) Glasow; four 
sisters, Margaret (Raymond) Wanek, Genevieve (Bernard) Brennan, Josephine (Joseph) 
Brennan and in laws, Paul (Trudy) Glasow, Robert (Lorraine) Glasow and Howard Arnegard. 
Fry will also be greeted in heaven by two special friends, Rose JEan Dvorachek and 
Audrey C. Rameker.
Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 am on Friday at Holy Family Catholic 
Church, Brillion. Officiating at the mass will be Rev. Timothy Brandt and Deacon Steve 
Letereaux with burial in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Hwy W, Reedsville. Friends 
may call at the Holy Family Catholic Church Thursday from 3 pm until 8 pm and from 
9:30 am to 10:45 am Friday morning also at the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial 
has been established in the name of Fry Glasow.
The Glasow family would like to thank the "Iris Girls", Dianne Carmody, Becky Dvorachek, 
Lori Bauknecht, Jessica Junk, M?, Pritzl, Theresa Schuh and Iris Counselor and Patricia 
Willa who made it possible for Mom to be "happy at home".
Brillion News, June 27, 2013


JAMES R. GLASOW

James R. Glasow, 38, of 329 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, died Saturday morning 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Glasow was born March 16, 1932, at Manitowoc, son of Mrs. Margaret Wegner 
Glasow and the late Robert Glasow. He was a graduate of Valders High School. He 
married Frances Kugle Oct. 19, 1955, at Reedsville. He had been employed at 
Manitowoc Engineering Co. Mr. Glasow was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. 
Mary Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
A brother, Paul, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon where 
a vigil service will be at 8 o'clock. A Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name 
Society following the vigil service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1971
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(16 Mar 1932/Mar 1971/SSDI)


TIMOTHY R. GLASOW

Timothy R. Glasow, age 50 of 406 N. 6th St., Reedsville, died unexpectedly 
Saturday morning, Oct. 6, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in 
Manitowoc. 
Tim was born Nov. 5, 1956, in Manitowoc, son of Frances Kugle Glasow and the 
late James Glasow. He grew up in Reedsville and was a 1975 graduate of 
Reedsville High School. On Nov. 26, 1977, Tim was married to the former Julie 
Remiker at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple Grove. Tim was currently a 
plant manager for United Packaging in Reedsville. 
Tim was a member of Holy Family Parish and a life member of the North American 
Hunting Club. He loved to hunt and fish and spend time at the cabin in Lily. 
Tim enjoyed riding his four-wheeler in Reedsville and was a life-long Green Bay 
Packers fan. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
He was preceded in death by his father: Jim Glasow and one cousin: Jeff Kugle. 
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at Holy Family 
Parish in Brillion. The Rev. Dave Pleier will celebrate the Mass of Christian 
Burial with burial on Wednesday at St. Mary's Cemetery in Reedsville. Relatives 
and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 3 p.m. until the time of 
services at 7 p.m. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Glasow 
family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 7, 2007 


HELEN A. GOSZ

Helen A. Gosz, 97, Green Bay, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014.
She was born May 17, 1917, in Reedsville, WI, to Charles and Mary (Jerabek) 
Burich. Helen married John Gosz on May 4, 1940, at St. Mary Catholic Church 
in Brillion, WI. She had been employed by Shopko for 26 years and made many 
lasting friendships. She and her husband, John, were always thoughtful of 
future generations and owned and operated Gosz Tree Farm in Florence County. 
Helen embraced life. She loved her family and enjoyed getting together with 
them. You could find her speaking Bohemian with her siblings at Burich Family 
Reunions or watch her child-like excitement on Christmas Eve as she opened 
her presents as fast as she could no matter what age she was.
Helen's faith was very important to her and she was a member of St. Agnes Parish 
in Green Bay since 1957. Helen also was a huge sports fan. She spent much time 
watching NBA basketball, golf and Tiger Woods, and, of course, her beloved 
Packers. Baking and cooking were Helen's specialties and it didn't matter if 
she was cooking for a large crowd at the Tree Farm or baking kolaches, rolls, 
or her famous apple pie to share with others. There was nothing more comforting 
than a bowl of Helen's chicken dumpling soup.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; a son, John Jr.; two grandchildren, 
Jennifer Gosz and Jason Gosz; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Mary (George) 
Kanter, Julia (Ray) Grasser, Joe (Alice) Burich, John (Delores) Burich; and other 
in-laws, Wallace Ott, Ray Orth, Rev. Isadore Gosz, O.Praem, Mary (Paul) Rohrer, 
and Leroy Geiger.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. 
A Parish Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Friends may also call at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St., from 9:30 to 
11 a.m. Tuesday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
the church with Rev. Patrick C. Beno officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary 
Cemetery in Reedsville.
(No newspaper or date cited)


JOHN P. GOSZ

John P. Gosz, 74, of 1507 Rockdale, Green Bay, died Thursday, October 11, 1990 
at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday at St. Agnes 
Catholic Church, Green Bay. Rev. Tim Shillcox O.Praem, will officiate with 
commital service at 2:30 pm Monday at St. Mary's Cemetery, Reedsville.
He was born May 31, 1916 in Reedsville, son of the late Peter and Rose Steffel 
Gosz. On May 4, 1940 he married the former Helen Burich. The couple recently 
celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Gosz had been employed at Clipper 
City Transit and then at consolidated Freightways. Mr. Gosz was in charge of 
patient accounts at St. Vincent Hospital for 20 years. He was president of The 
Southwest Kiwanis Club and was a member of the Tree Farm Associatioin of America. 
He was always thoughtful of future generations and owned and operated a tree farm 
in Florence County.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; three sons and daughters-in-law, John R., and 
Karen Gosz of Livonia, Michigan, Robert and Ann Gosz of Green Bay, Joseph and 
Monica Gosz of Green Bay; a daughter, JoAnn Gosz of Green Bay; grandchildren, 
Jennifer, Jacqueline, Jason, Rebecca, Elizabeth and Matthew; two step grandchildren, 
Eric and Nick; a brother, Rev. Isadore Gosz O.Praem, of DePere; three sisters and 
a brother-in-law, Mary and Paul Rohrer of Manitowoc, Florence Brunner of Waupaca, 
Sally Geiger of Cato; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Alice and Wallace Ott 
of DePere, Joseph and Alice Burich of Manitowoc, Mary Kanter of Reedsville, Mildred 
Orth of Manitowoc, Dolores Burich of Brillion. He was preceded in death by his 
in-laws, Leroy Geiger, George Kanter, Roy Orth, Julia and Ray Grasser and John 
Burich.  
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay, 4 pm to 
9 pm Sunday. Parish Wake Service will be held at 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Oct. 12, 1990 page B10


PETER GOSZ

Peter. J. Gosz, 83, of Cato, died unexpectedly Tuesday at home
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. A son, the Rev. 
Isadore Gosz, and the Rev. Carl Buresh will officiate with burial in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Gosz was born Nov. 14, 1892, at Grimms, son of the late George and 
Christine Voissem?? Gost. He married Rose Stefl Nov. 24, 1915, at Whitelaw. 
He was a rural mail carrier for 42 years and treasurer of St. Mary Catholic 
Church for 29 years. 
Survivors include two sons, John, of Green Bay and the Rev. Isadore Gosz, 
of De Pere; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Mary) Rohrer, of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Donald (Florence) Brunner, of Waupaca and Mrs. Le Roy (Marcella) Geiger, 
of Cato; a brother, Martin, of Menasha; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Miller, of 
Appleton; 18 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
His wife, four brothers and six sisters preceded him in death. 
(sic—missing words) sville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where 
a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Father Buresh. 
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, April 28, 1976  P. 21


ROSE GOSZ

Mrs. Peter J. Gosz, 81, of Cato, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. A son, the Rev. Isodore 
Gosz, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The 
homely will be given by Abbot Jerome Tremel.
Mrs. Gosz, nee Rose Stefl, was born July 5, 1890, in the Town of Franklin, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Reindl Stefl. She was married to 
Peter J. Gosz Nov. 24, 1915, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. They 
resided at Cato. She was a charter member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar 
Society of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, John, of Green Bay and Rev. Isadore 
Gosz, O. Praem; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Mary) Rohrer, of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Don (Florence) Brunner, of Waupaca and Mrs. LeRoy (Marcella) Geiger, of Cato; 
two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Reimker Sr., of Rt. 1 Reedsville, and Mrs. John Nesper, 
of Reedsville, 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Three brothers 
and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1971


GALE P. GRETZ

Gale (Cowboy) Gretz, 51, of 14 Fifth Street, Reedsville, passed away Saturday, 
February 2, at Holy Family Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. 
Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, 
Father Nicholas Johannes officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
He was born may 28, 1939 in Brown County, son of the late Frank and Caroline 
Holl Gretz. He married Theresa Behnke in Manitowoc. He attended Denmark area 
schools. He worked for the Brillion Iron Works for almost 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa; two daughters, Lori at home and Annette of 
Two Rivers; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Gary and Gina Behnke of Brillion, 
and Chip of Two Rivers; three grandchildren, Zeb, Zachary and Stephanie; six 
sisters and three brothers-in-law, Mary and Royal Cenefelt of Denmark, Monica 
and Harold Prince of Manitowoc, Carole Reznichek of Whitelaw, Frances and 
William Schmoock of Cato, Sally Schisel of Manitowoc, Paula Hofman of Cato; 
two brothers and one sister-in-law, Jerome Gretz of Manitowoc and Michael and 
Theresa Gretz of Brillion; also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in 
death by a brother, Warren.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-9 p.m. today 
and on Tuesday from 7:45 a.m. until 10 a.m.  when family rites will be held. 
Prayer service 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Feb. 4, 1991 - page B7


FRITZ HAELFRISCH

Frederick J. "Fritz" Haelfrisch, age 72, of 232 Mill St., Reedsville, died 
Thursday evening, April 25, 1996, at the Appleton Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 29, 1996, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Ronald Guillette will celebrate the Mass of 
Christian burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Haelfrisch was born June 28, 1923, in the town of Rockland, son of the late 
Adolph and Frieda Rusch Haelfrisch. He attended school in the town of Rockland. 
On August 16, 1947, he married the former Marian Ebert at St. Michael's Catholic 
Church, Whitelaw. The couple farmed on the family farm in the town of Rockland 
and Fritz also worked for the Brillion Iron Works for 33 years retiring in 1988. 
The couple moved to Reedsville at the time of his retirement and Fritz was 
currently working at the Reedsville Equity Sales Barn. He is a member of St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Reedsville Lions club, Whitelaw Sportsman Club, 
and the Wisconsin Dairyland Horse Pullers.
Survivors include his wife, Marian, Reedsville; three daughters and sons-in-law, 
Sandra and Gary Luedtke, Greenleaf, Rosemary and Larry Zutz, Reedsville, Debbie 
and Tim Nate, Cato; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Debbie Haelfrisch, 
Reedsville, Tom and Chris Haelfrisch, Brillion, Larry and Monica Haelfrisch, 
Reedsville; 17 grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Myrtle Krueger, 
Manitowoc, Helen and Gully Diener, Reedsville, Florence Schultz, Reedsville; three 
sisters-in-law, Eleanor Haelfrisch, Francis Creek, Anita Haelfrisch, Manitowoc, Iva 
Haelfrisch, Reedsville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Clifford, Norman, Clarence and Ray, and 
one sister, Lorretta Krueger.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville, on Sunday 
from 4-8:30 p.m. and on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. There will 
be a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Sunday led by Father Guillette.
Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Kellnersville, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Thank you to all the physicians, nurses, and pastoral staff of Appleton Medical 
Center for all their love and support shown to Fritz and our family during dad's 
stay there.
Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 1996 P. A2


MARIAN HAELFRISCH

Marian A. Haelfrisch, age 82, of 232 Mill Street, Reedsville, died Monday 
morning, October 24, 2011, at Unity Hospice in De Pere.
Marian was born on April 9, 1929, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Andrew 
and Loretta Schambureck Ebert. She was a graduate of St. Michael Grade School 
in Whitelaw. On August 16, 1947, Marian was married to Frederick "Fritz" 
Haelfrisch at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Fritz preceded Marian 
in death on April 25, 1996. Fritz and Marian farmed in the Town of Rockland 
and Marian also worked in the past for the Brillion Iron Works and Reedsville 
School District. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion, 
Reedsville Lioness Club and the Friends of St. Patrick. Marian enjoyed bingo, 
playing sheephead, watching birds outside of her window and was known for 
being a wonderful baker.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); twenty grandchildren; twenty-seven great 
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Fritz 
Haelfrisch; her parents: Andrew and Loretta Ebert; three brothers: Jerome Ebert, 
Kenneth Ebert, Andrew Ebert; two sisters: Clara Ebert and Genrose Bartels; 
three brothers-in-law: Charles Biely, Donald Bartels, Ken Kasianowicz; also 
other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law preceded Marian in death.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m on Friday, October 28,, 2011, at Holy 
Family Catholic church in Brillion. Rev. Timothy Brandt will celebrate the Mass 
of Christian Burial with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Reedville. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 
7:30 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. 
There will be a parish prayer service on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to end the 
visitation.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the 
Haelfrisch family. Online condolences may be sent to 
www.jensreinboldand pfeffer.com
Marian's family would like to offer a special thanks to the Bellin Hospital 
staff and the Unity Hospice staff for their special and gracious care shown to 
Mom during her illness.
Herald Times Reporter, October 2011


BLANCHE M. HAYDEN

Miss Blanche M. Hayden, 88, died early Wednesday morning, June 4, 1986 at St. 
Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9 am Friday at St. Mary Home 
Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Tom 
Wojciechowski O.F.M. and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
Miss Hayden was born November 14, 1897 at Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late John and Ellen Fenlon Hayden. Miss Hayden had taught for a period of 
45 years, first in Manitowoc County and later as a special education teacher in 
Cudahy, Wisconsin. She moved to Manitowoc in 1979 and resided at St. Mary Home 
since August, 1982.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Evelyn Hayden of Manitowoc; 15 nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Charles Hayden; three 
sisters, Bessie Rolland, Henrietta Henning and Ruth Lorrigan, and a nephew, Robert 
Rolland.
Friends may call at St. Mary Home Chapel, from 8:30 am Friday morning to the time 
of services. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., June 4, 1986 page 19


ANNA HEIN

Anna A. Hein, age 82, of 810 Memorial Drive Chilton, died on Tuesday, September 21, 
2004, at the Chilton Care Center. 
She was born on November 27, 1921, in Jericho, daughter of the late Paul and 
Leonora (Heimermann) Durben. She married Lawrence Diedrich on October 30, 1944; 
he preceded her in death on April 21, 1962. She later married Robert Hein on 
March 30, 1968. She worked for the Chilton Metal Product for many years. She was 
a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton, a member of the Christian Mothers, 
the Daughters of Isabella, and the Chilton Eagles Auxiliary Post #1288. She also 
enjoyed plants, crafts, and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her 
husband Robert Hein of Chilton; four daughters: Virginia Johnson of New Mexico, 
Lynn (Dexter) Sattler of Chilton, Jeanette (Don) Kartheiser of Chilton, Lorrie 
(Tunde) Awoyinka of MN; 12 grandchildren: Lea Johnson, Niki Johnson and fiance 
Alexander Arnold, Zachary and Christopher Sattler, Justin, Nicholas, Emily, and 
Alyssa Kartheiser, Oluwole, Iwalola, Oluwafadekemi, and Babatundeoluwarotimi 
Awoyinka; four sisters: Germane (Irvin) Schwoerer of Manitowoc, Dorthea Durben of 
OH, Elizabeth (Eugene) Wagner of OH, Connie Ellenberg of OH; four brothers: Peter 
Durben of Valders, Paul (Maxine) Durben of FL, Servatius (Toni) Durben of Darboy, 
and Michael (Carol) Durben of TX. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, 
Alison Kartheiser; two sisters: Mary Schwoerer and Helen Smith; and a brother, 
John Durban. 
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2004, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church in Chilton with the Rev. Thomas Akpen officiating. Burial 
will follow in the St. Mary Cemetery in Reedsville. 
Friends may call at Wieting Family Funeral Home, 411 W. Main St., Chilton from 5 
to 8 p.m. on Friday evening and again at church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of service. A parish prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday 
evening.
Newspaper not cited.


ROBERT N. HEIN

Robert N. Hein, age 83, of 535 E. Calumet St. in Chilton, died on Tuesday 
December 31, 2004 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. 
He was born June 8, 1921 in Kiel son of the late Alois and Margaret (Klauck) 
Hein. Bob married Anna A. Durben-Diedrich on March 30, 1968 at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church in Chilton. She preceded him in death on September 21, 2004. 
He attended SS Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel and graduated from Kiel 
High School before enlisting in the United States Army to serve in the Italian 
Campaign from 1942-1945. He returned to the US and worked for Baumann's Meat 
Market, the Chilton Food Mart for 25 years, Stoelting Bros for 4 years, Larson's 
Dry Cleaning for 6 years and Daun's Bus Service. Bob was a member of St. Mary's 
Catholic Church in Chilton, the Knights of Columbus, Eagles Club, and the 
Chilton VFW Post. He loved watching any kind of sport and was an avid remote 
control operator. 
Survivors include his stepchildren: Virginia Johnson, New Mexico, Lynn (Dexter) 
Sattler, Chilton; Jeanette (Don) Kartheiser, Chilton; Lorrie (Tunde) Awoyinka, 
MN; 12 grandchildren: Lea Johnson, Niki Johnson and fiance Alexander Arnold, 
Zachary and Christopher Sattler, Justin, Nicholas, Emily, and Alyssa Kartheiser, 
Oluwole, Iwalola, Oluwafadekemi, and Babatunde Oluwarotimi Awoyinka. He was 
preceded in death by a grandchild: Alison Kartheiser; four brothers: John, Walter, 
Norman, and Leo; and two sisters: Margaret and Gertrude. 
Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday December 31, 2004 at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church in Chilton with the Rev. Gary New S.D.S officiating. Burial will 
be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the church from 10:30 - 2 on Friday December 31, 2004 when 
services will be held. Wieting Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with 
arrangements.
Newspaper not cited. 


JOHN H. HLAVACEK    (d. 1974)

John H. Hlavachek(sic), 72, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Saturday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic  Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Nueser will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Hlavachek was born March 29, 1902, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Joseph 
and Mary Burich Hlavachek. He married Viola Sinkula June 12, 1928, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Norman. He farmed in the Town of Cato all his life. He was a 
member of Knights of Columbus and Catholic Knights, past member of Reedsville Lions 
Club and honorary member of Reed-Way Sportsman Club. 
Survivors (bad line) son, John L., of Manitowoc, two daughters, Mrs. Ervin (Dorothy) 
Sadow, of Tarzana, Calif., and Mrs. Vernon (Betty) Lemberger, of Whitelaw; two 
brothers, the Rev. Joseph of Detroit, Mich., and George of Albany, Wis.; a sister, 
Mrs. Frank (Caroline) Bacik, of Jackson, Mich.; two step-sisters, Mrs. Mary Shimek, 
of Reedsville and Mrs. Rose Polak, of Manitowoc and ten grandchildren. Three brothers 
preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. and Knights of Columbus prayer service will be held at 8:30 p.m.
Herald-Times, May 15, 1974


JOSEPH HLAVACEK

Joseph Hlavacek, 76, retired farmer, died in his sleep Sunday night at the 
home in the village of Reedsville. He had enjoyed fairly good health until 
a few days ago.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Mary's 
Catholic church at Reedsville. The Rev. Joseph H. Hlavacek of Detroit, 
Mich., a son, will officiate at the final rites for his father.
Mr. Hlavacek was born on the homestead farm at Cato in 1886 and in 1891 
married Miss Anna Oswald. She died in 1899. Two years later he married 
Miss Mary Burich. Fourteen years ago they located at Reedsville, the farm 
being taken over by a son, John.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Shimek of Reedsville, 
Mrs. John Pollak of this city, Mrs. Frank Bacik of Detroit; five sons, 
John, on the home farm, George of Beloit, the Rev. Joseph Hlavacek of 
Detroit, Stephen of Madison, Charles of Wausau; sister, Mrs. John Naidl 
of Branch; and 12 grandchildren. A son, Frank, died eight years ago.
Mr. Hlavacek was a member of the Holy Name society whoe members will 
recite the rosary Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, September 14, 1942 P. 2


MARY HLAVACEK

Mrs. Mary Hlavachek(sic), 87, of Reedsville, died Thursday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 am Saturday at Reedsville 
Funeral Home and at 9:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. 
William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Hlavachek, nee Mary Burich, was born July 28, 1870 in the Town of Rockland, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Burich. She was married to Joseph Hlavachek 
in 1901. She was a member of St. Ann Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Surviving are five sons John of Rt. 2, Reedsville, George of Albany, the Rev. 
Joseph of Detroit, Mich., Steve of Madison and Charles of Schofield; a daughter, 
Mrs. Frank Bacik of Jackson, Mich.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Mary Shimek of 
Reedsville and Mrs. John Polak of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Dvorachek 
and Miss Antonette Burich of Brillion; a brother, John of Brillion; 17 grandchildren 
and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 pm Friday where the rosary will be 
recited at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs. Mar. 20, 1958 page T5


VIOLA C. HLAVACHEK

Viola C. Hlavachek, age 97, of rural Reedsville, died Thursday, November 2, 2000, 
at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Whitelaw.
Funeral Mass will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2000, at St. Mary Catholic 
Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Tom Long will officiate with burial in the parish 
cemetery.
She was born July 9, 1903, in Norman, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary 
(Kaiser) Sinkula. On June 12, 1928, she married John H. Hlavacheck at Norman. She 
farmed with her husband in the Town of Cato. Viola was a member of st. Mary Parish 
in Reedsville and St. Anns Altar Society.
Survivors include one son, John L. Hlavachek, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-
in-law: Dorothy and Erwin Sadow, Scottsdale, Ariz., Elizabeth and Vernon Lemberger, 
Whitelaw; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, 
other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 11, 
1974; one grandson, Gregg; one sister and two brothers.
Friends may call at the church from 3 p.m. Monday until the time of service at 6 p.m.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Father Tom Long, Dr. Mark Herring, 
and to the staff C for the compassionate care Mother received during her stay there.
"May the angels lead you into paradise…"
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 2000  P. A2


CLARA MARY HLAVACHEK

Mrs. Joseph A. Hlavachek, 54, of Rt. 2, Brillion, died Sunday at St. Vincent 
Hospital, Green Bay, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion, with the Rev. Raymond 
Schauer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Hlavachek was born Sept. 18, 1906, at Whitelaw, daughter of Ferdinand and 
Bertha Buchner Fischer. She was married to Joseph Nenahlo Sept. 14, 1929. He 
preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1944. She was married to Joseph Hlavachek Nov. 29, 
1951. He preceded her in death Nov. 26, 1959. She was a member of the Christian 
Mothers Society and congregation of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Bertha Fischer of Cleveland; two daughters, Mrs. 
Henry Weiner of North Hollywood, Calif., and Mrs. Jerome Behnke of Brillion; a 
stepdaughter, Mrs. Lloyd Kleinaus of rural Brillion; two sons, Joseph Nenahlo of 
Garden Grove, Calif., and John Nenahlo at home; three brothers, Alex and Reinhardt 
of Reedsville and John of Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. William Bursek of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Al Puser, of Brillion; five grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church and at 8 p.m. at the funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 24, 1961  P. 15


EDWARD F. HLAVACHEK

Edward Hlavachek, 61, of Junction City, Kans., died Wednesday in Veterans 
Hospital, Junction City. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in Reedsville 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald 
Schneider will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Hlavachek was born July 13, 1916 in Brillion, son of the late Frank and Barbara 
Kaleik Hlavachek. He attended Reedsville schools. He was a career man, serving in 
the U.S. Army. He was a charter member of Cato VFW.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Rose Marie and Gladys of California; 
three brothers, John of Brillion and Frank and James of Milwaukee; three sisters, 
Mrs. Anna Kostechka of Whitelaw, Mrs. Edward (Mayme) Haas of Taus and Mrs. Joseph 
(Emma) Dugan of Valders. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where a 
bible vigil will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. by Father Schneider.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Jan. 26, 1978 page 3


JOHN W. HLAVACHEK

John W. (Jack) Hlavachek, 87, of 133 Trier Street, Brillion, died 
peacefully Tuesday, July 11, 1989 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green 
Bay, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Friday at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Nicholas 
Johannes will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Hlavachek was born March 10, 1902, in the Town of Maple Grove, 
son of the late Frank and Barbara Kalcik Hlavachek. He married Nellie 
Thurow on June 9, 1962 at Reedsville. He worked as a mechanic at 
Jentink Chevy-Olds for many years. He was a member of St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Reedsville.
Survivors include his wife, Nellie; two daughters and sons-in-law, 
Audrey and Erhardt Wordall of Brillion and Jeannette and David 
Boeselager of Rockford, Illinois; a step son and step daughter-in-
law, Robert and Barbara Thurow of Brillion; eight grandchildren; 
five great grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mayme 
Haas of Cato and Emma and Joseph Dugan of Valders; a sister-in-law, 
Erna Hlavachek of Milwaukee; a brother, Frank Hlavachek of Milwaukee. 
He was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
Friends may call at Wieting Schneider Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm 
Thursday and from 8 am to 10 am Friday. Prayer service at 7:30 pm 
Thursday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established 
in his name for St. Mary's Building Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., July 12, 1989 page B8


NELLIE HLAVACHEK

Nellie (Thurow) Hlavachek, age 84, of 133 Trier St., Brillion, died unexpectedly 
on Wednesday, August 26, 1998.
The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 
11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. Officiating will be the Rev. Tom 
Long, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville.
Nellie was born October 20, 1913 in Ambay, Minn., daughter of the late Henry and 
Hilka Hass. She married Emil Thurow on April 21, 1934 in Milwaukee. He preceded 
her in death May 25, 1950. On June 9, 1962, she married John (Jack) Hlavachek at 
St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. He preceded her in death July 11, 1989. 
Nellie was a clerk at Arndts Grocery Store and the Clover Farm Store, Brillion. 
She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey and Erhardt Wordell, 
Brillion, Jeannette and David Boeselager, Rockford, Ill.; one son and daughter-
in-law, Robert and Barbara Thurow, Brillion; eight grandchildren, Sue and Russ 
Cherney, Brillion, Steve and Janelle Wordell, Brillion, Sandy and Richard 
McWilliams, Brillion, Steward Boeselager, Chicago, Ill., Tim and Kim Boeselager, 
Rockford, Ill., Amy and Noel Nickel, Rockford, Ill., Holly Thurow and Jason Thurow, 
Brillion. Nellie had 12 great grandchildren, and was looking forward to the birth 
of her 13th great grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers and one sister-in-
law, William Hass, Elmer and Lilly Hass, Milwaukee; one sister, Anne Kauts, Elk 
Grove Village, Ill.; one sister-in-law, Geneva Davenport, Minneapolis, Minn.; 
Jacks family, Mammie Haas, Cato, Emma Dugan, Valders, Frank and Leona Hlavachek, 
Milwaukee; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, 
two brothers, and two sisters-in-law.
Friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion, on Saturday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of service.
A memorial fund has been established in Nellie's name.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 28, 1998 P. 2


JOSEPH HUITING

Reedsville Man Killed by Tractor 
Joseph Huiting Crushed on Farm 
Cato—Joseph Huiting of Reedsville was killed Thursday morning when a tractor 
he was operating on the Al Lensmeyer farm, Rt. 1, overturned and crushed his 
skull.
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, said the accident might have 
occurred about 9:30. That was the time when the tractor was last heard running. 
He said that Huiting, about 50, had gone to the farm of his son-in-law and was 
plowing in a field when the tractor went over a bank. He was found about 11 
o’clock underneath the tractor. 
Huiting is survived by his wife; a son, Robert of Manitowoc; two daughters, 
Mrs. Lensmeyer and Miss Mary at home; father, John Huiting of Coutney, N.D.; 
four brothers, John and Ted of Little Chute, George of Alpena, Mich., and 
Norbert of Rochester, Minn.; three sisters, Mrs. Leo Leir of Libby, Mont.; 
Mrs. John Baker of McHenry, N.D., and Mrs. Bert Hietpas of Rt. 1, Appleton; 
and a grandchild.
Funeral services have been tentatively set for Monday at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Saturday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 
Huiting was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 6, 1956  P. 1


JOSEPH JAECKELS

Joseph M. Jaeckels, 74, of Reedsville, died Saturday morning at St. Elizabeth 
Hospital, Appleton.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Jaeckels was born Sept. 30, 1896, at Chilton, son of the late Peter and Ann 
Fochs Jaeckels.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; two sons, Virgil of Appleton and Jack of 
Woodstock, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Helen) Kitzmiller of Appleton and 
Mrs. James (Joann) Kuchelmeister, of Bloomington, Minn.; a brother, William, of 
West Bend; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon where 
a wake service will be at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 22, 1971


JULIA JAECKELS

Mrs. Joseph Jaeckels, 64, of Reedsville died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rev. Andrew Shimek officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Jaeckels was born Nov. 24, 1899, at Milladore, Wis., daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kocian. She was married to Joseph Jaeckels May 28, 
1918, at Wisconsin Rapids, She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society 
and American Legion Auxiliary. 
Survivors are the husband; two sons, Virgil of Appleton and Jack of Woodstock, 
Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Helen) Kitzmiller of Appleton and Mrs. James 
(Joanne) Kuchelmeister of Ogden, Utah; seven brothers; three sisters; and 11 
grandchildren. A sister 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, November 16, 1964  P. 2


ELDOR JANKE

Eldor H. Janke, age 77, of 623 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, died unexpectedly on 
Monday, May 24, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 1993, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Nicholas Johannes will officiate with 
burial in the parish cemetery.
He was born January 20, 1916, in Brillion, son of the late Emil and Meta Behn 
Janke. He was married to Evelyn Bartel Vondrachek May 10, 1949, in Reedsville. 
He served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945. He farmed in the Reedsville area and 
also worked for the Reedsville Coop. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville, and the VFW Post No. 6179 of Kelllnersville.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; three step sons and daughters-in-law, Gary 
and Laurel Vondrachek, Kiel, John and Mary Ann Vondrachek, Reedsville, Dale and 
Doris Vondrachek, Brillion; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two 
sisters and one brother-in-law, Mildo Dvorachek, Brillion, Arlene and Vernon 
Schroeder, Potter; one sister-in-law, Deloris Janke, Brillion; many nieces and 
nephews. He was preceded in death by one grandson Steven John Vondrachek, one 
brother, Earl Janke, and one brother-in-law, Joe Dvorachek.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-9 p.m. on 
Wednesday, May 26, 1993, and on Thursday from 7:45-10 a.m. when family rites will 
be held. There will be a parish vigil at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, May 25, 1993 P. A2


EVELYN "HONEY" VONDRACHEK JANKE

Evelyn "Honey" Janke, age 83, of 623 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, died Monday, 
February 9, 1998, at Country Care Group Home, Reedsville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 1998, 
at St. Mary Worship Site of St. Mary-St. Patrick Catholic Church, Reedsville. 
The Revs. James P. Massart and Kevin Ori will concelebrate with burial in the 
parish cemetery.
She was born November 13, 1914, in Potter, Wis., daughter of the late William 
and Ella (Holst) Bartel. She married John F. Vondrachek on May 29, 1934. He 
preceded her in death on March 25 1947. She then married Eldor Janke on May 10, 
1949. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1993. Evelyn was a graduate of Brillion 
High School with the class of 1932. She worked at Sentry Foods in Brillion and 
Reedsville and was a cook at the Reedsville Sportsman's Club. She was a member 
of St. Mary-St. Patrick Catholic Church, Reedsville-Maple Grove, an honorary 
member of St. Anne Christian Mothers and Altar Society, and a member of the 
V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #6179 of Cato. Evelyn enjoyed playing cards, dancing and 
traveling.
Survivors include her three children and their spouses, Gary and Laurel Vondrachek, 
Kiel, John J. and Mary Ann Vondrachek, Reedsville, Dale and Doris Vondrachek, 
Brillion; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law 
and one brother-in-law, Milda Dvorachek, Brillion, Arlene and Vernon Schroeder, 
Potter, Delores Janke, Brillion; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in 
death by her husbands and a grandson, Steven Vondrachek.
Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. until the time of 
service. The Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 10, 1998 P. 2


CHARLES JERABEK

Charles Jerabek, 42, of Taus, Manitowoc County, died Friday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 8:15 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. William Koutnik will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Jerabek was born Dec. 21, 1917, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Joseph and Mary Chizek Jerabek. He never married. Mr. Jerabek 
was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. A brother, Joseph, preceded him 
in death.
Survivors include a brother, Edward of Manitowoc, and three sisters, Mrs. 
Arnold Messman and Mrs. Victory Hynek of Manitowoc and Mrs. Clarence Bartel 
of Hilbert.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1960


EDWARD C. JERABEK

Edward C. Jerabek, 50, of Manitowoc, died Monday at Veterans Hospital, 
Wood, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The 
Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Jerabek was born Oct. 5, 1921, in the Town of Rockland, son of the 
late Joseph and Mary Chizek Jerabek. He was employed at Manitowoc 
Iron & Metal Co.
Survivors include a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); three sisters, 
Mrs. Victor (Mary) Hynek, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence (Grace) Bartel, 
of Hilbert and Mrs. Veronica Messman, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a Wake 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 29, 1972


JOSEPH JERABEK

Jerabek, Caught in a Feed Cutter, Dies of Injuries 
Farm Hand Caught in Machine at Work on Farm Near Reedsville 
Joseph F. Jerabek, 21, a farm hand and son of Joseph Jerabek Sr., of 902 South 
14th street, died Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, nearly eight 
hours after he was mangled by a feed cutter on the farm of Carl Hillmann, a 
mile south of Reedsville.
Coroner Theodore Teitgen said Jerabek, employed by Mr. Hilmlann, was working 
alone on the cutter Sunday morning, feeding the corn into the many bladed 
machine. It became stuck and he attempted to loosen the stalks. The blades 
started suddenly, and amputated one arm at the elbow and pulled Jerabek into 
the knives.
Mr. Hilman told the coroner that he had given orders to Jerabek not to operate 
the cutter unless someone else was with him. Hillmann had gone into town, and 
during his absence the accident happened. The latter had just returned to the 
farm home, when Jerabek, who managed to free himself from the feed cutter, ran 
the 250 feet into the house. This was shortly after 8:30 a.m. 
Brought to the hospital here in a farm truck, Jerabek died shortly after 3 
o’clock Sunday afternoon.
Coroner Teitgen announced there would be no inquest.
Mr. Jerabek was born on the farm home in Rockland in 1928, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Jerabek Sr. He was single and in recent months has been employed on the 
Hillmann farm. 
Survivors are his father, Joseph Jerabek Sr., of this city; two brothers, 
(private); three sisters, (private). 
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Cooperative 
funeral home and at 9 o’clock at St. Mary Catholic church, the Rev. William Koutnik 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Reedsville. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 26, 1949  P. 1


JOSEPH JERABEK   (d. 1953)

Man Found Dead of Heart Attack 
Joseph F. Jerabek, 61, was found dead in his room at 714 York St., early Wednesday, 
by a friend who came to rouse him for work.
Jerabek’s body was found, fully clothed, lying on the floor next to his bed. Dr. 
Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, said death was the result of a heart 
attack. He said Jerabek had probably been dead since about 1 a.m. 
The body was taken to the Reedsville Funeral Home, where funeral arrangements are 
not yet completed. 
He was born in the town of Rockland in 1891, and had lived in the county all his 
life. He married the former Mary Chizek, who died in 1944.
For a number of years he had been employed at the Manitowoc Iron and Metal 
Corporation. 
Survivors include two sons, Edward of Manitowoc and Charles of the town of Rockland; 
three daughters, Mrs. Victor Hynek and Mrs. Carl Dallmann both of Manitowoc, and 
Mrs. Clarence Bartel of Hilbert. A third son, Joseph, died in 1949.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 21, 1953   P. 16
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Funeral services for Joseph J. Jerabek, 61, of 714 York St., Manitowoc, who died 
suddenly in his room Wednesday, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Reedsville 
Funeral Home and at 9 o’clock at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. 
William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
In addition to the survivors listed Wednesday Mr. Jerabek is survived by seven sisters. 
Mrs. Anton Novak and Mrs. Michael O’Connor of Grimms, Mrs. John Buenzow of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Joseph Rollman of Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles Burich of Brillion, Mrs. Josephine 
Serris of Fox Point, Wis., and Mrs. Ray Miller of Rockland and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home, where the rosary will be recited at 
8 pm. Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 22, 1953  P. 2

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Reedsville News Items
Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter
Rev. Father Braun of Kellnersville officiated at the nuptial mass in Kellnersville church Tuesday of last week uniting in the bonds of matrimony, Jos. Jerabek of this village and Miss Mary Cizek of Kellnersville. The bride wore a gown of white silk messaline with last trimmings, a wreath and veil and carried a bridal bouquet of roses.  She was attended by her cousin, Miss Julia Cizek and Miss Cherney, both gowned in white. The groom's attendants were Messrs. Frank Jerabek and Frank Wattawa. After the ceremony the guests enjoyed a wedding feast at the home of the bride's parents in Kellnersville. Both young people have wide circle of young friends who were present to wish them Godspeed on their matrimonial life's trip and to enjoy the festivities of the wedding day. Those present from Reedsville and vicinity were Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Jerabek Sr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wattawa and family, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wattawa and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Burich and family and Mr. and Mrs. Anton T. Novak and family,, Mr. and Mrs. Jno Novak Sr., F. Koudelka and the Misses Mary Shimon, Rosie Hlavachek and Mary Hlavachek. The young couple will reside on the groom's farm near here.
Brillion News - Fri., Feb. 25, 1916 

MARY JERABEK

Mrs. Joseph Jerabek, 47, died Monday evening at her home in Rockland after 
having a heart attack.
Funeral services have been set for Thursday morning, 9 o’clock from the 
Reedsville Co-Op funeral home in the Shimon establishment, and at 9:30 
from the St. Mary’s Catholic church. Interment will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Jerabek, nee Mary Chizek, was born in the town of Franklin on August 23, 
1896, and has always resided in the county. She was married February 15, 1916, 
to Mr. Jerabek, who survives with six children and two grandchildren. The 
daughters are Mrs. Victor Hynek, Manitowoc; Mrs. Clarence Bartek, Hilbert; and 
Miss Veronica, at home; three sons, Charles, Rockland, Edward, in the military 
service now in the Pacific, and Joseph, at home. Two brothers, Joseph and Frank 
Chizek of Kellnersville and a sister, Mrs. Ed Krejci, of Manitowoc, are among 
the survivors.
Mrs. Jerabek was a member of the St. Anne society, and the group will meet at 
8 p.m. today to recite the rosary. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 5, 1944  P. 2

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Reedsville News Items
Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter
Rev. Father Braun of Kellnersville officiated at the nuptial mass in Kellnersville church Tuesday of last week uniting in the bonds of matrimony, Jos. Jerabek of this village and Miss Mary Cizek of Kellnersville. The bride wore a gown of white silk messaline with last trimmings, a wreath and veil and carried a bridal bouquet of roses.  She was attended by her cousin, Miss Julia Cizek and Miss Cherney, both gowned in white. The groom's attendants were Messrs. Frank Jerabek and Frank Wattawa. After the ceremony the guests enjoyed a wedding feast at the home of the bride's parents in Kellnersville. Both young people have wide circle of young friends who were present to wish them Godspeed on their matrimonial life's trip and to enjoy the festivities of the wedding day. Those present from Reedsville and vicinity were Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Jerabek Sr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wattawa and family, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wattawa and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Burich and family and Mr. and Mrs. Anton T. Novak and family,, Mr. and Mrs. Jno Novak Sr., F. Koudelka and the Misses Mary Shimon, Rosie Hlavachek and Mary Hlavachek. The young couple will reside on the groom's farm near here.
Brillion News - Fri., Feb. 25, 1916