ANN R. WIATER Miss Ann Wiater, 59, of 2310 School St., Two Rivers, died late Wednesday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Miss Wiater was born Sept. 7, 1919 in Pulaski, daughter of the late Paul and Mary Sahczinski Wiater. She was employed with Crescent Woolen Mills, Two Rivers, for 37 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Harold (Clare) Kemm of Two Rivers; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 7 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening. A memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 1979 P. 3 ******** (07 Sep 1919/Jun 1979/SSDI) MARY WIATER Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Wiater, 71, of 2310 School St., Two Rivers, who died Monday morning at Maple Crest Sanatorium, Whitelaw, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wiater, who had been a patient at the sanatorium for 31 days, was born at Beaver Dam, Wis., on March 14, 1886, a daughter of the late Teofil and Catherine Otto Schahczinski. She was married at Pulaski, Wis., in 1910. The family has been residing in Two Rivers for a number of years. Surviving Mrs. Wiater are three daughters, Miss Anna Wiater at home, Mrs. Joseph Komoroski of Big Suamico and Mrs. Harold Kemm of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Louis Rahn of Oshkosh; two brothers, Teofil Schahczinski of Pulaski and John Schahczinski of Wallace, Mich., and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 21, 1956 P.15 ******* [Mary Phyllis Wiater]
ANDREW P. WICHLACZ (d. 1960) Andrew Wichlacz, 67, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, a retired veteran employe of the F. Eggers Plywood & Veneer Co., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home Sunday morning. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Celebrant will be the Rev. Allan Walt, Manitowoc, a relative, Deacon and sub-deacon will be the Revs. Joseph Gabryszek and Adolph Dolezal, respectively. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wichlacz was born Oct. 20, 1892, at Pulaski, Wis., a son of the late Michael and Frances Demsky Wichlacz. He moved to Two Rivers in 1913 where June 23, 1914 he married the former Frances Zywicki. He worked at F. Eggers Plywood & Veneer Co. for 42 years, retiring in January of 1957. He was a member of the Eggers 25-Year Club. Besides his wife he leaves five daughters, Miss Angeline at home, Mrs. Robert Gagnon and Mrs. Edward Kusiak of Two Rivers, Mrs. Carl Seerahn of Algoma and Mrs. Robert Trost of Manitowoc; four sons, George, Edward, Joseph and Andrew Jr., of Two Rivers; two sister, Mrs. John Sievert of Two Rivers and Mrs. John Egnarski of Pulaski; two brothers, Stephen of Manitowoc and Frank Sr., of Pulaski, and 19 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 25, 1960 ******** Miss Frances Shibiski and Mr. Andrew Wichlacz were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart Church. A large number of relatives and friends were present at the wedding, dancing taking place at the Empire Hall in the evening. the couple will make their home in this city. Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., June 27, 1914
ANDREW WICHLACZ (d. 2020) Two Rivers, Wisconsin - Andrew J. "Andy" Wichlacz, age 84, of Two Rivers passed away suddenly on Monday, June 29, 2020, in Sturgeon Bay. Andy was born on December 29, 1935, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late Andrew P. and Frances (Zywicki) Wichlacz. He graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1953 and married Janice M. Shikowski on May 2, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on September 5, 2006. Andy worked at Hamilton's Manufacturing Company in Two Rivers for 48 years until his retirement on May 1, 2001. He continued to work at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Two Rivers after his retirement. Andy was a member of the Eagles Club and the Knights of Columbus. He also served as a Eucharistic Minister at church. His family and friends remember him cheerfully opening doors and setting up for events at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, often assisted by his son Greg. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and visiting his cottage in Sturgeon Bay. Andy played trumpet in the Two Rivers Municipal Band and loved listening to polka music. An avid Green Bay Packers fan, Andy would often predict, "I have a feeling in my bones" before a victory. Andy loved babies and took great joy in cradling his grandchildren and his new great granddaughter. Survivors include his children: Sharon Wichlacz (Sarah Cross), Green Bay; Wayne (Jolene) Wichlacz, Green Bay; Lee (Paula) Wichlacz, Tarpon Springs, FL; Greg Wichlacz, Two Rivers; eleven grandchildren: Stephanie Wichlacz, Alison (Gareth) Baur, David Wichlacz, Michael Wichlacz, Benjamin Wichlacz, Rachel Wichlacz, Elizabeth Wichlacz, Seth Cross, Emalee Cross, Abigail Wichlacz and Bennett Wichlacz; one great granddaughter: Nessa Jo Baur; two sisters: Angeline Lodl, Two Rivers; Dorothy Trost, Charlevoix, MI; one sister-in-law: Gertrude Wichlacz, Two Rivers; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Janice Wichlacz, daughter Kay Lynn Wichlacz, grandson Devon Wichlacz and several siblings and in-laws: George and Bernice Wichlacz, Julia and Karl Serrahn, Florence and Robert Gagnon, Edward and Kathleen Wichlacz, Hattie and Edward Kusiak, Joseph Wichlacz, Howard Lodl and Robert Trost. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Two Rivers on Monday, July 6, 2020. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev. David Pleier and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Andy's name. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the Wichlacz family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis., Friday, July 3, 2020 pg. A2
FRANCES F. WICHLACZ Frances F. Wichlacz, 93, of 3720 Parkway Blvd., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, July 23, 1988 at home. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wichlacz was born September 24, 1894 at Pulaski, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Chlebowski Zywicki. She married Andrew P. Wichlacz on June 23, 1914 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death January 24, 1960. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post 1248. Survivors include three sons and four daughters-in-law, George and Bernice Wichlacz, Joseph and Gertie Wichlacz and Andrew and Janice Wichlacz, all of Two Rivers and Kathleen Wichlaz of Mishicot; five daughters and sons-in-law, Julia and Karl Serrahn of Algoma, Florence and Robert P. Gagnon of Two Rivers, Hattie and Edward Kuslak of Two Rivers, Angeline and Howard Lodl of Two Rivers and Dorothy and Robert Trost of Charlevoix, Michigan; a brother and four sisters-in-law, Andrew and Caroline Zywicki of Two Rivers, Marie Zywicki of Mosinee, Wisconsin, Helen Egnarski of Pulaski and Katie Sievert of Manitowoc; three sisters and five brothers-in-law, Mary Blasczyck, Regina and Milton Pilzak, Gertie and Joseph Kotchi, Adolph Gauthier and John Wondrash, all of Two Rivers; 30 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sons, Edward and two infant sons, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren; a brother, Frank and five sisters, Helen, Anna, Stella, Florence and Cele. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm Sunday. Rosary will be held at 7 pm Sunday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., July 23, 1988 page 11 ******** (24 Sept. 1894/23 July 1988/SSDI) ******** Miss Frances Shibiski and Mr. Andrew Wichlacz were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart Church. A large number of relatives and friends were present at the wedding, dancing taking place at the Empire Hall in the evening. the couple will make their home in this city. Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., June 27, 1914
JANICE M. WICHLACZ Janice M. Wichlacz, age 69, of 2406 34th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, Sept. 5, 2006 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Janice was born June 11, 1937, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late George and Josephine (Pionek) Shikowski. She was a graduate of Washington High School with the Class of 1955. On May 2, 1959, she married Andrew J. Wichlacz at Sacred Heart Church in Two Rivers. Janice was employed at Mirro for several years until she started her family. She was also employed as a cook at the Two Rivers Elks Club and Mr. "G's" for many years. Janice received a diploma from the Institute of Religious Studies for Adults through Silver Lake College in 1993. Janice was an associate member of A New Genesis Faith Communtiy, and the Special Education Religious Coordinator at St. Peter the Fisherman Church. She was an acitve member of Holy Redeemer Parish, serving as President of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer and many other committees. She served as a Board Member of Manitowoc Health and Human services for 6 years, and was President of the Association of Retarded Citizens of Manitowoc County. Survivors include her husband: Andrew J. Wichlacz, Two Rivers; one daughter: Sharon (Sarah Cross) Wichlacz, New London; three sons and two daughters-in-law: Wayne (Jolene Schneider) Wichlacz, Green Bay; Lee (Paula Taddy) Wichlacz, Menomonee Falls; Greg Wichlacz at home; 12 grandchildren: Stephanie, Alison, David, Michael, Benjamin, Rachel, Elizabeth, Devon, Seth, Emalee, Abigail and Bennett; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Margaret Shikowski, Manitowoc; Julie Serrahn, Luxemburg; Hatties and Edward Kusiak, Manitowoc; Joseph and Gertrude Wichlacz; Angeline Lodl; all of Two Rivers; Dorothy and Bob Trost, Charlevoix, Mich.; Kathleen Wichlacz, Mishicot. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter: Kay Lynn Wichlacz; two brothers and a sister-in-law: Alois and Elsie Shikowski, Roland Shikowski; one sister and brother- in-law: Andrew and Francis Wichlacz; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: George and Bernice Wichlacz, Karl Serrahn, Robert and Florence Gagnon; Edward Wichlacz; Howard Lodl. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006 at St. Peter the Fisherman Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday (TONIGHT) from 5 to 8 p.m. at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. A prayer will be led by Fr. Bill at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 7, 2006
KAY LYNN WICHLACZ (d. 1967) Graveside funeral services for Kay Lynn Wichlacz, infant daughter of Andrew and Janice Shikowski Wichlacz of 2406-34th St., Two Rivers, were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, the Rev. John K. Mueller officiating. Kay Lynn was born Sunday and died Tuesday at Two Rivers, Municipal Hospital. Survivors include the parents, a sister, Sharon, two brothers, Wayne and Lee, at home and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Frances Wichlacz, of Two Rivers. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, was in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 24, 1967 P.19
NATHAN ANDREW WICK Nathan Andrew Wick, six day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wick of 1718-30th St, Two Rivers, died Friday at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. A funeral Mass of the Angels will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The infant was born April 13, 1977, at Manitowoc, son of Norman and Diane Johnson Wick. Survivors include his parents and two brothers, Joel and Jason, at home, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Carolyn Spooner, of Lima, Ohio, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson, of Pine River, Minn., and paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Cornolo, of Hurley. There will be no visitation. Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1977 P.8
ERVIN F. WIEDENHAFT Ervin F. Wiedenhaft, 66, formerly of 2718 13th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wiedenhaft was born March 23, 1909 in the Town of Morrison, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wiedenhaft. He attended a district school. He married Laura Jasper Jan 6, 1951 at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Feb. 27, 1974. He had been employed at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, retiring seven years ago. After his retirement, he was employed part time as custodian of Grace Congregational Church. Survivors include a step-son, Rondal Jasper, of Two Rivers; two stepdaughters, Mrs. James Ahl, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Tom Hoefner, of Sheboygan; a brother, Arthur of St. Paul, Minn; a sister, Mrs. Martha Hansen, of Green Bay and three step-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 6 to 8 o'clock this Monday evening, and at the church after 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Monday, January 5, 1976 P.11 pg. 3 ******** (23 Mar 1909/Jan 1976/SSDI)
JOHN J. WIERTZBACH Taken seriously ill 10 days ago, John W. (Jack) Wierzbach (sic), 53, former Two Rivers baseball player and a veteran of World War I and World War II, died at the Veterans' hospital at Wood, Wis., early Thursday, where he had been a patient since last Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but services are expected to be held at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Luke's Catholic church, Two Rivers. The body will be brought to the Beduhn, Deja and Martin, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, late Thursday. Jack Wierzbach was born in Sheboygan in 1898 and when a youth came to Two Rivers. He played in the outfield with the old Rexall baseball team of Two Rivers in 1916 and 1917 before entering service in World War I. For many years he was a scoremaker and timekeeper for professionsal basketball games in the old Opera House in Two Rivers. For a number of years he was an employe at the Aluminum Goods company, Plant No. 1, Two Rivers. He never married. Surviving Mr. Wierzbach are two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Rehrauer and Sister Mary Carina, a teacher in St. Luke's parochial school and two brothers, Henry of Two Rivers and Frank Wierzbach of Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 6, 1951 P.2
ALICE I. WIESE Alice I. Wiese, age 86, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, Aug. 12, 2004 at the home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Alice was born June 18, 1918 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William and Caroline (Leiterman) Sprang. On May 24, 1939, she married John P. Wiese at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. Alice was a homemaker who devoted her time to her family. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining family and friends, making quilts and playing bingo at Shady Lane. After her husband s retirement, she and John became avid gardeners who enjoyed selling their produce at the local farmer's markets. After John's death in 1995, Alice spent her time helping others and spending time with her family and lady friends until she suffered a debilitating stroke. She was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon and Dale Braun, Two Rivers; Pamela and Bruce Suster, Denmark; Patricia and Jeffrey Fidler, Two Rivers; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Harold Sprang and his special friend, Olive, Two Rivers; Harvey and Mildred Sprang, Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law: Olive and Elroy Draheim, Mishicot; eight grandchildren: Patty (Mark) Emond, Montello; Johnnie (Jill) LeClair, Two Rivers; Tracy LeClair and her fiance, Daniel Kaster, Maribel; Lori (Dan) Eallonardo, Yorkville, Ill.; Scott (Becky) Braun, Manitowoc; Kristopher Suster and Zachary Suster, Denmark; Jeffrey (Robyn) Fidler, Francis Creek; 13 great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Alice was preceded in death by her husband: John; and one daughter: Shirley LeClair. The family will greet relatives and friends Monday morning, Aug. 16, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Alice's family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane Nursing Home for the special kindness and compassion Alice received while in their care. Herald Times Reporter, August 2004
EDWIN C. WIESE Funeral services for Edwin C. Wiese, 46, of 3517 Dale St., Manitowoc, who died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc, Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Wiese was born Dec. 25, 1920, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late John Wiese and Mr. Kathryn Lasecka Wiese. He was employed as a lumber grader at Hamilton Mfg. Co. until 1961. Survivors include three sons, Dallas and Lee of Two Rivers and James with the U.S. Navy in California; two daughters, Sandra and Renee of Two Rivers; his mother of Two Rivers; two brothers, Frank and John of Two Rivers; and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Riha of Baton Rouge, La., and Mrs. Charles Lodl and Mrs. Raymond Greenwood of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8:15 o'clock this Thursday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 31, 1967 P.19
ESTELLE WIESE Estelle Clare Wiese, age 94, formerly of 1709 Emmet St., Two Rivers, died on Sunday morning, Jan. 31, 2010, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, with her family at her side. Estelle was born in Two Rivers, on April 3, 1915, daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (St. Pierre) Calchinski. She graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, class of 1933. On Nov. 30, 1940, in Clarks Mills, Estelle was united in marriage to Frank Wiese. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1998. Before her marriage, she worked at Schwartzes in Two Rivers. Estelle enjoyed photography, scrapbooking, and was known by her family for her legendary cooking, creating fantastic meals and desserts. She was always a pleasure to visit. Estelle was a mother and grandmother before anything else. She derived much enjoyment from spending time with her cherished loved ones. Survivors include her two daughers: Marilyn Siegel, Story, Wyo.; and Cynthia Notz, Appleton; one son and daughter-in-law: David and Eda Wiese, Appleton; seven grandchildren and three grandchildren-in-law: Justin Wiese, Cassidy Wiese, Shawn and Jeanne Siegel, Kristin Siegel Troy and Nicole Notz, Shawna Scharenbroch, Shana Scharenbroch, and Laurie Notz; six great-grandchildren: Anastasia Scharenbroch, Athena Scharenbroch, Zachery Notz, Ashleigh Notz, Chloe Notz, and Elijah Notz; one sister-in-law: Harrett. Nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends further survive. Estelle was preceded in death by five sisters and six brothers-in-law: Marcella Calchinski, Evelyn (Wilmer) Garvey, Lorraine (Earl) Sorenson, Hazel (Harold) Buhk, Jeanette (Paul) Novotny, John (Alice) Wiese, Edward Wiese; and three sisters-in-law: Alice (Charlie) Lodel, Sophia (Bob) Riha, and Virginia (Raymond) Greenwood; two grandsons: Shad Siegel and Travis Notz; one granddaughter: Anna Siegel; and two sons-in-law: Arvid Siegel and Thomas Notz. The funeral Mass for Estelle will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday morning, Feb. 5, 2010, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday evening, Feb. 4, 2010, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. conducted by the Rev. William O'Brien. The visitation will continue at the funeral home Friday morning, Feb. 5, 2010, from 9 a.m. until the time of the morning prayers at 10 a.m. We will then process to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church for the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for us, Place them in our Mother's arms, And tell her they're from us, Tell her we Love and Miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for awhile. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 2, 2010
FRANK WIESE Frank Wiese, age 87, of 1709 Emmet St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening, October 14, 1998, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will beheld at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 1998, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Larry Seidl. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born October 2, 1911, town of Two Rivers, son of the late John and Katherine Lasaka Wiese. Frank attended town of Two Rivers Schools. On November 30, 1940, he married the former Estelle Calchinski at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. He was previously employed by Manitowoc Ship Building, Wisconsin Public Service and Manitowoc Equipment Works. Frank very much enjoyed volunteering at the Two Rivers Senior Center. Survivors include his wife Estelle; his children and their spouses, Marilyn and Arvid Siegel, Story, Wyo., Cynthia and Thomas Notz, Appleton, David and So Fong Wiese, Appleton; eight grandchildren, Kristen and Shawn Siegel, Troy Notz, Shawna Scharenbroch, Travis Notz, Shana Uhlenbrauck, Justin and Cassidy Wiese; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Sophia Riha, Baton Rouge, La.; three sisters-in-law, Alice Wiese, Two Rivers, Lorraine Sorenson, Two Rivers, Jeanette Novotny, Phoenix, Ariz; further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Shad and Anna Siegel; two brothers, John and Edward Wiese; two sisters, Alice Lodel and Virginia Greenwood; further preceded in death by brothers-in-law and sisters- in-law. Friends may call at St. Luke, Catholic Church, Two Rivers, on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. There will be no Friday visitation. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home of Two Rivers is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 16, 1998 P. A2
JOHN P. WIESE John P. Wiese, age 81, of 9618 Sunrise Lane, Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, March 11, 1995, of cancer, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 13, 1995, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. John was born November 11, 1913, in Two Rivers, son of the late John and Katherine Lasecki Wiese. He married Alice Sprang May 24, 1939, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. He was employed for many years at Gray Robinson Construction Company, retiring in 1976. John was an avid gardener during his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Alice, Two Rivers; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Dale Braun, Two Rivers, Pamela and Bruce Suster, Denmark, Patricia and Jeffrey Fidler, Two Rivers; one brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Estelle Wiese, Two Rivers; one sister, Sophie Riha, Baton Rouge, La.; grandchildren, Patty and Mark Emond, Terre Haute, Ind., Johnnie and Jill LeClair, Two Rivers, Lori and Dan Eallonardo, Aurora, Ill., Scott Braun, Two Rivers, Tracy LeClair, Maribel, Jeffrey Fidler, Jr., Two Rivers, Kristopher and Zachary Suster, Denmark; six great- grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley LeClair, one brother, Edward Wiese, two sisters, Alice Lodl and Virginia Greenwood. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday (TODAY). A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday by Deacon Ken Coenen. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, or the American Cancer Society. Herald Times Reporter, March 12, 1995 P. A2
AMANDA A. WILFERT Amanda A. Wilfert, age 98, of Hamilton Memoiral Home, Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, August 23, 1994, at the home. Funeral Services will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 1994, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Paul Schumacher, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. She was born on November 3, 1895, in Francis Creek, daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Kries Delsmann. She married George W. Wilfert, Sr., on August 26, 1919, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. He preceded her in death on December 14, 1964. Amanda farmed with her husband in the town of Two Rivers for 45 years, before moving to Two Rivers. She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer. Survivors include two sons and two daughters-in-law, Paul and Gladys Wilfert, rural Two Rivers, James and Joyce Wilfert, Two Rivers; one daughter, Mary Jan Wilfert, Two Rivers; seven grandchildren, Lyle (Chris) Wilfert, rural Two Rivers, Dale (Lori) Wilfert, Francis Creek, Peggy (Dan) Mueller, Goshen, Ind., Mary (Bruce) Krueger, Two Rivers, Colleen (Tom) Swetlick, Saukville, Wayne (Dawn) Wilfert, Menomonee Falls, Kevin Wilfert, Menomonee Falls, and his fiancee, Kim Decker, Menomonee Falls; 12 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, George J. Wilfert, Jr., one grandson, Gregory Wilfert, four sisters and three brothers. Friends may call from 5 p.m. on Thursday until the time of service at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Amanda's family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to all who served Amanda with such loving and compassionate care, especially during these last seven weeks. Herald Times Reporter, August 24, 1994 P. A2 ******** (3 Nov. 1895/23 Aug. 1994/SSDI)
GEORGE WILFERT (d. 1964) George Wilfert, 72, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died at the farm home Monday morning. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral arrangements are incomplete hut services will be at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers is in charge. Mr. Wilfert was born in the Shoto area of the Town of Two Rivers April 4, 1892, son of the late Joseph and Frances Silbersack Wilfert. He attended the former Crystal Springs district school and St. Luke Parochial School at Two Rivers. He married the former Amanda Delsman of Francis Creek at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek, Aug. 26, 1919, after which the couple took up farming in the Two Rivers area, five miles north of the city. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Miss Mary Jane, at home; three sons, Paul, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, George Jr., of Kenosha and James, of Two Rivers; a brother, Martin, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; a half-sister, Mrs. Peter Schesniak, of Two Rivers; a half brother, Joseph, of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 14, 1964 P.10
GEORGE J. WILFERT (d. 1988) George J. Wilfert, 60, of Kenosha, former Two Rivers resident, died Monday morning, April 4, 1988 at Claridge House Nursing Home, Kenosha. Funeral services will be 7 pm Wednesday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilfert was born May 6, 1927 at Two Rivers, son of the Amanda Delsman Wilfert and the late George W. Wilfert. He served in the United State Army during the Korean Conflict and attended Washington High School in Two Rivers. Mr. Wilfert worked at American Motors for 17 years until his retirement. Survivors include his mother, Amanda Wilfert of Two Rivers; two brothers and sisters- in-law, Paul and Gladys Wilfert of Two Rivers and James and Joyce Wilfert of Two Rivers; a sister, Mary Jane Wilfert of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, from 6 pm Wednesday and until the hour of service. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Apr. 4, 1988 page 23
MARTIN WILFERT Martin Wilfert, 90, of Route 2, Two Rivers, died Saturday, October 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilfert was born June 18, 1890, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late Joseph and Frances Silbersack Wilfert. He married Theresa Kornely May 5, 1914, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. A retired farmer and former cheesemaker in Whitelaw-Rockwood area, Mr. Wilfert was a former member of the town board of Town of Two Rivers and treasurer of School Section Dairy Co-op. Mrs. Wilfert preceded him in death Aug. 3, 1973. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Lucille Wilfert of Manitowoc, Robert and Shirley Wilfert of Shoto and Ralph and Marge Wilfert of Sheboygan, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A great grandchild, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1980 P.3 ******* (18 Jun 1890/Oct 1980/SSDI) ******* Rockwell: Martin Wilfert from here and Miss Theresa Kornely from Two Rivers were united in marriage at St. Luke's church at Two Rivers. They will make their home at Rockwell where Mr. Wilfert recently purchased a cheese factory. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 8, 1914 page 4
MARY JANE WILFERT Mary Jane Wilfert, age 85, of 3714B Parkway Blvd., Two Rivers, died on Tuesday evening, Sept. 11, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Mary Jane was born on Sept. 22, 1921, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late George and Amanda (Delsmann) Wilfert Sr. She was a former member of the Business and Professional Women's Association and a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish. Mary Jane was employed at Metal Ware for many years until her retirement in 1986. Mary Jane enjoyed traveling, especially to California to visit relatives. Survivors include one brother and two sisters-in-law: James and Joyce Wilfert and Gladys Wilfert, all of Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews: Lyle and Chris Wilfert, Two Rivers, and their children: Joe (Martha) and Tracy; Dale and Lori Wilfert, Francis Creek, and their family: Christel, Heidi, and Amanda Wilfert, and Randy (Rachel) Larzelere; Peggy and Dan Mueller, Goshen, Ind., and their children: Greg, Kari and Holly; Mary and Bruce Krueger, Two Rivers, and their children: Amy and Brianna; Colleen and Rick Inman, Two Rivers, and their daughter: Megan Swetlick; Wayne and Dawn Wilfert, Colgate, and their children: Kristin and Nicole; and Kevin and Kim Wilfert, Germantown, and their children: Ryan and Trenton. Cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Paul and George Wilfert Jr., and a nephew: Greg Wilfert. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church from 9:30 until 10:15 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family of Mary Jane wishes to thank the staff of Aurora Medical Center and Manitowoc Health Care Center for their care and compassion given to Mary Jane. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 13, 2007
THERESA WILFERT Mrs. Theresa Wilfert, 79, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, with the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilfert, nee Theresa Kornely, was born Nov. 19, 1893, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late George and Mary Sickinger Kornely. She was married to Martin Wilfert May 5, 1914, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She belonged to the Ladies of Holy Redeemer. Survivors include her husband, three sons, Harold of Manitowoc, Robert of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Ralph of Sheboygan, and 10 grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, August 4, 1973 P. 12 ********* Rockwell: Martin Wilfert from here and Miss Theresa Kornely from Two Rivers were united in marriage at St. Luke's church at Two Rivers. They will make their home at Rockwell where Mr. Wilfert recently purchased a cheese factory. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 8, 1914 page 4
DONALD WILKER Donald P. Wilker, age 76, of Fox River Grove, Ill., formerly of Two Rivers, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 2008 ***** FOX RIVER GROVE - Donald P. Wilker, 76, of Fox River Grove, died Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. He was born Sept. 19, 1931, in Two Rivers, Wis., to Henry and Julia (Freye) Wilker. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Shriners and the Northern Scottish Rite. He was a truck driver for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Audrey (Sincoular) Wilker; four children, Jenifer (Michael) Whetstone of Fox River Grove, Linda (Michael) Lyons of Hyde Park, N.Y., Michael (Wendy) Wilder of Montgomery, Ala., and Ellen Ashby of Plano; 11 grandchildren, Kristen Brown, Matthew Brown, Jenifer Lyons, Kate Lyons, Naomi Lyons, Audrey Lyons, Martin Lyons, Nicole Wilker, Amanda Jacobs, Steven Ashby and Philip Ashby; and his great-grandchildren, Joseph DeCarlo and Tori Jacobs. He was preceded in death by his parents. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Northwest Herald, Woodstock, Illinois, Tuesday, April 15, 2008 pg. 20
FREDERIC WILLERT Frederic "Fritz" Willert, age 83, a resident of Two Rivers, died peacefully Sunday night, February 14, 2016 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Fritz was born in Two Rivers on March 29, 1932, a son of the late Henry and Hortense (Monka) Willert. He grew up in Two Rivers and attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School in 1950. He then furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1954. He then taught elementary school in Marengo, IL and Oshkosh, WI. During the summer of 1966, he studied for an eight week period at the University of South Dakota at Vermillion. Frederic received his Master of Science Degree in Mathematics Education in 1968 from Florida State University, and in 1971 received equivalent to a Master's Degree in Administration from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Fritz taught elementary school in Two Rivers at Koenig, C.C. Case, and J.F. Magee Schools from 1958 -- 1970; and served as Principal of J.F. Magee and C. C. Case Elementary Schools from 1970 - 1988. He commenced retirement from education in public schools in 1988. In 1973, Fritz wrote a metric text book for children and teachers in the elementary grades; and in 1978 wrote, developed and published Metric Education: A Teacher Training Program. He was a longtime member of the Two Rivers Curling Club; he enjoyed playing tennis, and watching all sports; reading; and loved Neshotah Park and the Beaches of Two Rivers. Fritz married his wife, Phyllis Miller in Oshkosh on August 10, 1957. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; five sons and their spouses, Michael and Jill Willert of Seymour, Robert Willert of Seabrook, TX, Christopher and Renee Willert of Two Rivers, Greg and Lisa Willert of Bellevue, and Kevin and Brenda Willert of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Heather Christensen; Haley Eisenreich; Arianna, Brennen Stevie, Elijah, and Jordan Willert; along with six great grandchildren: Henry, Reagan, Charlotte and Chandler Christensen; Molly and Melody Eisenreich. He is further survived by two brothers: Edward (JoAnn) Willert, and Kenneth (Nancy) Willert; brothers-in-law: Robert (Maggie) Peterson, Donald (June) Miller; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and in-laws, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Paul; one sister, Mary Peterson; and three brothers-in-law, Wallace Miller, James (Elaine) Miller, Donald (Audrey) Fusk; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Miller. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd. Two Rivers. Officiating at the memorial mass will be Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Thursday morning from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin. com. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Willert family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors and nursing staff at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, especially the ICU and Step-Down Unit for the wonderful care and compassion extended to Fritz. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis., February 17, 2016
HENRY WILLERT Henry A. Willert, age 100, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, formerly of 2016 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, died peacefully early on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at the Hamilton Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2007, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Henry was born on Feb. 26, 1907, in the town of Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Anna Weihmueller Willert. He graduated from Mishicot High School in 1925, and also attended one year of teachers' college at the Manitowoc County Normal School. On June 17, 1931, he was married to Hortense Monka at St. Luke Catholic Church in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 2000. Mr. Willert taught in one-room schools in rural Manitowoc County for 10 years before joining the Two Rivers Fire Department in 1936. He served as a firefighter for 20 years and attained the rank of chief in 1956. He then served as fire chief for the City of Two Rivers for 15 years, retiring in 1971. Henry was the driving force to the forming of the Two Rivers Historical Society in 1963 and Rogers Street Fishing Village Association in 1971. He served as president of the historical society from 1965 to 1987 and was elected president of the Rogers Street Associaton in 1975. He earned the Award of Merit in 1992 by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Mr. Willert was also a former member of the Two Rivers Silver K. He enjoyed walking, riding his bike and carving wooden toy furniture. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Frederic and Phyllis Willert, Two Rivers; Edward and JoAnn Willert, Manitowoc; Kenneth and Nancy Willert, Bayside; one son-in-law: Bob Peterson, Amery; 11 grandchildren: Mark (Laurie) Peterson; Carol (Steve) Lunder; Elizabeth (Steve) Wolf; Sarah Willert; Aimee (Kevin) Curran; David (Tracy) Willert, Michael (Jill) Willert, Robert Willert, Christopher (Renee) Willert, Greg (Lisa) Willert, and Kevin (Brenda) Willert; 16 great-grandchildren: Heather, Haley, Arianna, Brennen, Elijah, Jordon, Timothy, Nicholas, Alyssa, Caleb, Allie, Eric, Matthew, Christopher, Michael and Kyle; and one great-great-grandson: Henry. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Mary Peterson; one brother: Harvey Willert; and a grandson: Paul Willert. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, after 9 a.m. on Friday, until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no visitation this evening. Memorials may be made to the Washington House or Rogers Street Fishing Village of Two Rivers. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Willert family with funeral arrangements. Henry's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the caregivers and the entire staff at Harmony of Two Rivers and the Hamilton Memorial Home, for the compassionate care and kindness given to him over the years. Herald Times Reporter, June 7, 2007
HORTENSE WILLERT Hortense Willert, age 89, of 2016 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening December 13, 2000, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2000, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Larry Seidl, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born September 21, 1911, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late John L. and Mary Allie Monka. She attended school in Two Rivers and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1930. On June 17, 1931, she married Henry A. Willert at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Hortense enjoyed cooking, crocheting and loved to walk and shop. She also enjoyed playing cards, especially Skat with her family. Survivors include her husband, Henry; three sons and daughters-in-law, Frederic and Phyllis Willert, Edward and JoAnn Willert, all of Manitowoc, Kenneth and Nancy Willert, Bayside, Wis.; one son-in-law, Bob Peterson, Chanhassen, Minn.; eleven grandchildren, Mark (Laurie) Peterson, Carol (Steve) Launder, Elizabeth Peterson, Sarah Willert, Aimee Drancik, David (Tracy) Willet, Michael (Jill) Willert, Bob Willert, Christopher (Renee) Willert, Greg (Lisa) Willert, Kevin (Brenda) Willert; 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary; two sisters and one brother. Friends may call at St. Luke Catholic Church after 9 a.m. on Saturday, until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 15, 2000 P. A3 ******** (21 Sep 1911/13 Dec 2000/SSDI)
PAUL E. WILLERT Private services for Paul Edward, three months old son of Frederick and Phyllis Miller Willert of 2014 Garfield St., Two Rivers, who died early Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, were at 1:30 o'clock this Thursday afternoon at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, the Rev. Adolph Dolezal officiating. Paul Edward was born Oct. 2, 1960, in Two Rivers. Besides his parents he leaves two brothers, Michael and Robert, at home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Oshkosh, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Willert, of Two Rivers. The services were conducted by Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 5, 1961 P.19
CECELIA WILLIAMS WIERZBACH Mrs. Cecelia Wierzbach, 80, of Escanaba, Mich., died Wednesday evening, April 2, at Marquette Hospital. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wierzbach, nee Cecelia Schwers, was born March 17, 1900, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Arnold and Mary Kaiser Schwers. She was married to George Williams in 1916. He preceded her in death in 1947. She was later married to Henry Wierzbach. He preceded her in death in 1964. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Arnold T. and Emily Williams of Escanaba, a brother, Ray Schwers of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Clara Collett of Livania, Mich., four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, April 3, 1980 P.3 ******** (1st husband-Williams/2nd husband Wierzbach)
ESTHER WILLIAMS Mrs. Esther Williams, 82, of 1821 21st St., Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning at her home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels and 10 a.m. In St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Zulega will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. William, nee Esther Beth was born April 15, 1896 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Lamach Beth. She attended Two Rivers schools and was married to John Williams November 22, 1915 in Two Rivers. Mrs. Williams was a self-employed caterer for many years and a member of Ladies of St. Luke Society. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. George (Vernetta) Nebell of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Leona Hoffman of Manitowoc; a grandchild and two great grandchildren. Friends may call in Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels 6 p.m. To 9 p.m. Friday where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 7, 1978 page 3 ******** (16 Apr. 1896/June 1978/SSDI) ******** The marriage of Mr. John Williams and Miss Esther Beth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nic Beth took place Monday morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Geissler in the presence of friends and relatives. The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 26, 1915
GEORGE WILLIAMS George W. (Shorty) Williams, 54, of 1810 14th street, Two Rivers, died this morning at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mark's Catholic church, Two Rivers, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Williams was born in Kent, England, in 1893 and came to Canada when he was ten years old. He was employed at the Michigan Tool company, Detroit, until coming to Two Rivers in 1917. In 1917 he married the former Miss Cecilia Schwers at Detroit. For four years he worked at the Reiss Coal company before accepting a position at the Aluminum Goods company as a machinist. He worked there for more than 26 years. Mr. Williams was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Holy Name society. Surviving are his wife and a son, Arnold, of Chicago. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 Sunday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1947 P.2
JOHN J. WILLIAMS John J. Williams, 82, of 1821-21st St., Two Rivers, retired Hamilton Mfg. Co. employe, died late Thursday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Williams was born at Escanaba, Mich., Feb. 6, 1890, son of the late Joseph and Mary O'Donnell Williams. He was 19 when he moved to Two Rivers and was a 44-year employe of the Hamilton firm, retiring 17 years ago. He married the former Esther Ann Beth at Two Rivers Nov. 22, 1916. He was a member of St. Luke Court 1637, Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Hamilton Goodfellowship Club. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. George (Vernetta) Nebel, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Holmes, of Escanaba; a brother, James, of Escanaba, a grandchild and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 1, 1972 ******* (25 Feb 1890/Nov 1972/SSDI) ******* The marriage of Mr. John Williams and Miss Esther Beth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nic Beth took place Monday morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Geissler in the presence of friends and relatives. The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 26, 1915
MAY WILLIAMS May Williams, age 90, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Sunday October 18, 1992 at Hamilton Home. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday October 20, at 2 p.m. at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Deacon Willard Sauve will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born May 28, 1902 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late George and Rose Schroeder Rebarchek. Survivors include a daughter-in-law Marvel Williams of Georgia; three grandchildren, Tammy of Georgia, Robin and Kim of Florida; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survived. She was preceded in death by a son, Hilary Williams, and brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until the time of services on Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, October 19, 1992 P. A2
CELINA WILLIQUETTE Mrs. Selina (sic) Williquette, 80, a resident of Two Rivers for more than 35 years, died at Shady Lane Home at Manitowoc Monday night, where she had been a patient for the past two years. She had resided previously for more than two years with a daughter, Mrs. Paul Christensen, 525 S. 27th St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Williquette, nee Selina Prudhome, was born in Quebec, Canada, on August 18, 1874, a daughter of the late Tennis and Harriet Prudhome. When she was six years old the family brought her to Wisconsin, settling on a farm at Coleman, Marinette County. She was married at Coleman in 1892 to Mose Williquette, the family coming to Two Rivers in 1915. Mr. Williquette died at Two Rivers 13 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul Christensen of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edwin Hetue of Two Rivers; three sons, Clifford and Clarence of Two Rivers and Leo of Beaver Dam, Wis.; 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Mrs. Williquette was a member of the St. Luke Altar Society for many years. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald TIms, November 30, 1954 P.13
CLARENCE WILLIQUETTE Clarence E. Williquette, 78, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, November 17, at the home. Private family services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Williquette was born May 11, 1904, at Coleman, Wis., son of the late Mose and Selina Prudome Williquette. He married Julia LaFave Sept. 25, 1927, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death April 24, 1954. He had been employed with Mirro Corporation, retiring 16 years ago. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Christine Williquette of Manitowoc and Allan and Joann Williquette of Oconto Falls; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Russell Erdmann of Two Rivers; a brother, Leo of Beaver Dam; a sister, Mrs. Malvina Christiansen of Manitowoc, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 18, 1982 P. 3 ********* (23 May 1904/Nov 1982/SSDI)
CLIFFORD WILLIQUETTE Clifford Williquette, 63, of 2013 Emmett St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital after a short illness. He was a longtime employe of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Williquette was born May 6, 1900, at Coleman, son of the late Mose and Celina Prudhome Williquette. Attending the Coleman rural schools he was 13 when he was brought to Two Rivers by the family. For 47 years he was an employe of the Mirro firm and served as a foreman the past eight years. He was a member of the St. Joseph Society and Holy Name Society of St. Luke parish, Catholic Order of Foresters and Mirro Management Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Myrtle Dickenshied, whom he married June 29, 1921; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Capraro, Jr., of Two Rivers; a son, Donald, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Paul Christensen of Manitowoc; two brothers, Clarence of Two Rivers and Leo of Beaver Dam and three grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 4, 1963 P.5 ******** DICKENSHEID-WILLIQUETTE Miss Myrtle Florence Dickensheid and Clifford Williquette, well known Two Rivers young people were united in marriage at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic parish, Rev. Father Geissler officiating. Attending couples were Misses Anna Moesler and Florence Breitzel, Clarence Williquette and Willard Belonger. A reception was held at the home of the groom's parents at which only the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The couple will make their home at Two Rivers where the groom is employed by the Aluminum Goods company. Manitowoc Herald News, June 29, 1921 P. 4
JULIA WILLIQUETTE In failing health for noearly a year, Mrs. Clarence Williquette, 49, 2727-13th St., Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Williquette, nee Julia La Fave was born at Coleman, Marinette County, on May 17, 1904, a daughter of the late Charles and Emily Heroux La Fave. Several years later the family brought her to International Falls, Minn., the family coming to Two Rivers in 1920. She was married in Two Rivers to Clarence Williquette in 1928. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Donna, at home; two sons, Robert of Two Rivers, and Allan Williquette at home; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Savard of Bellevue, Brown County; Mrs. John P. Hoffman of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Eva Pauless of Green Bay, and six brothers, Oscar of International Falls, Charles of San Diego, Calif., Marshall of Vallejo, Calif., Edward and Arthur of Two Rivers and Louis La Faye of Green Bay. There are three grandchildren. Mrs. Williquette was a member of the St. Mark's Altar Society for many years and was also affiliated with the Royal Neighbors of America. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 26, `1954 P.19
MOSE WILLIQUETTE Mose Williquette, 74, a resident of Two River for the past 26 years, died in this city late Saturday evening after suffering a stroke on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Tuesday at 8:30 o'clock from the Beth funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Mr. Williquette was born April 25, 1867 at Duck Creek, Wis. On Nov. 24, 1892 he married Miss Celina Prudome and in 1915 the couple moved to Two Rivers. He was employed at the Eggers and Hamilton plants and retired about nine years ago. Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Melvin Christensen, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Edmund Hetue, Two Rivers; three sons, Clifford and Clarence of Two Rivers and Leo of Beaver Dam; one sister, Miss Elizabeth Williquette of Duck Creek; two brothers, Barney and Louis of Duck Creek; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 o'clock tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1941 P.2
MYRTLE WILLIQUETTE Mrs. Myrtle Williquette, 81, of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, Sept. 1, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner and Msgr. Orville Griese will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Williquette was born June 18, 1902, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Anton and Gustie Lufter Dickenshied. She attended Two Rivers schools. She was married to Clifford Williquette in 1923 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Oct. 4, 1963. Mrs. Williquette was a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens and Ladies of St. Luke. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Shirley Williquette of Manitowoc; a brother, Ralph Dickenshied of Two Rivers and three grandchildren, Michael and Kay Anne Williquette of Manitowoc and David Caparo of Two Rivers. She was preceded in death by a daughter and a grandson. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Friday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, September 2, 1983 P. 3 ******** DICKENSHEID-WILLIQUETTE Miss Myrtle Florence Dickensheid and Clifford Williquette, well known Two Rivers young people were united in marriage at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic parish, Rev. Father Geissler officiating. Attending couples were Misses Anna Moesler and Florence Breitzel, Clarence Williquette and Willard Belonger. A reception was held at the home of the groom's parents at which only the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The couple will make their home at Two Rivers where the groom is employed by the Aluminum Goods company. Manitowoc Herald News, June 29, 1921 P. 4
AGNES M. WILSON Mrs. Agnes M. Wilson, 78, of 1915A Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 4, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Sladek will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilson was born June 11, 1905, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Julius and Anna Theiss Gehrke. She was married to Joseph W. Wilson Sr., Nov. 11, 1929, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Eagles Auxil (sic) No. 2433. Survivors include six sons, Norman of Sheboygan, Joseph Jr. of Manitowoc, Richard, John, Gerald and Ronald all of Two Rivers; five daughters and sons-in- law, Mrs. Roderick (Shirley) Doubek of Manitowoc, Mrs. David (Roberta) Tice of Two Rivers, Mrs. James (Joan) Taalor of Two Rivers, Mrs. Charles (Doris) Kaiser of Two Rivers and Mrs. Dale (Corrine) Pekarek of Tisch Mills; a brother, Clement Gehrke Sr. of Two Rivers; 40 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and a dear friend, Kay Stauss of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Riversn (sic) after 4 p.m. Friday. There will be a Eagles Auxiliary Memorial service 6 p.m. and a Parish Memorial service 7 p.m. Friday. Herald Times Reporter, October 5, 1983 P. 3 ******** (11 Jun 1905/Oct 1983/SSDI)
DARWIN P. WILSON Darwin P. Wilson, 65, of 1912 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilson was born April 20, 1912, at Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Charles and Mary Donlan Wilson. He came with his family to Two Rivers 50 years ago. Mr. Wilson was a veteran of World War II and worked as an auto mechanic until retiring four years ago. Survivors include a brother, Francis, of Two Rivers, three sisters, Mrs. Vernetta Allen, of Two Rivers, Mrs. George (Mercedes) Cordes, of Chicago and Mrs. William (Ursula) Lucas, of Green Bay, a dear friend, Georgiana DeLorme, of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Thursday where a memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 1977 P.23 ******* (20 Apr 1912/Jun 1977/SSDI)
EARL V. WILSON Earl G. Wilson(sic), 82, of 1717-21st St., Two Rivers, retired Hamilton Mfg. Co. employe, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had been a patient for nearly a month. He had been in failing health for nearly a year. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Wilson was born in Waupaca County Oct. 11, 1883, son of the late Henry and Susan Stiles Wilson. Before his marriage to the former Mary Dugan at Wabeno Oct. 21, 1907, he resided at Mountain and New London. The family moved to Two Rivers shortly after World War I. For four years during World War II the family resided at Milwaukee where Mr. Wilson was employed at Grey Iron Foundry Co. After the war the family returned to Two Rivers where Mr. Wilson was employed at Grey Iron Foundry Co. After the war the family returned to Two Rivers where Mr. Wilson was employed until his retirement. He was a member of the Hamilton Goodfellowship Club. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ervin Groshek, of Milwaukee; six sons, Hubert, Joseph, Donald and Lee, of Two Rivers, Woodrow, of Milwaukee and Kenneth, of Turtle Creek, Pa., 22 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where at 7:45 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 25, 1965 P.29
FRANCIS H. WILSON Mr. Francis H. Wilson, 68, of 1107 17th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday evening, Sept. 1, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Peter Schroeder will officiate and burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilson, was born Aug. 26, 1916, son of the late Charles and Mary Donlan Wilson. He was a World War II Veteran. He married Jean Korinek, Aug. 26, 1940, at Two Rivers. Mr. Wilson was a retired machinist being employed at Altken and Reed in Manitowoc. He was a member of Two Rivers Bowling Association, Fairview Country Club and was a member of Two Rivers Ramblers Semi-professional football team and the Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Monica Wilson of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Gordon Radandt of Mishicot; three sisters, Mrs. Vernetta Allen of Two Rivers, Mercedes and George Cordes of Chicago and Ursula and Bill Lucas of Green Bay; six grandchildren, Jean and Jeff Hansen, Debra and Kristine Radandt, Heather, Haley and Ian Wilson and a great granddaughter, Sarah. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Tuesday evening, where a parish memorial service will be at 7 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, September 4, 1984 P. 3 ********* [bur. 09-05-1984/age 68 yrs.] (26 Aug 1916/Sep 1984/SSDI)
HUBERT O. WILSON Hubert O. Wilson, 76, of 3405 Lincoln Avenue, Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening, September 27, 1989 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Memorial service will be 11 am Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilson was born December 23, 1912 at Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, son of the late Earl and Mary Dugan Wilson. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and was employed at Hamilton Industries as an Inspector until his retirement. He married the former Ruth Rehbein on September 14, 1935 at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death December 4, 1977. He later married the former Katherine Kielman on March 22, 1980. Survivors include his wife, Katherine; a daughter, Linda Wilson of California; a step-daughter, Cheryl Flentje of Two Rivers; a daughter-in-law, Merle Wilson of Manitowoc; three brothers, LeRoy of Two Rivers, Donald of Tomah, Wisconsin, Kenneth of California; four grandchildren, three step grandchildren and a special friend Vince Burke of Two Rivers. He was preceded in death by a son, Hubert. There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Sept. 28, 1989 page B8 ********* [cremated] (23 Dec 1912/27 Sep 1989/SSDI)
JOSEPH E. WILSON Joseph E. Wilson Sr., 62, of 1915 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, operator of the Wilson Studio, Washington Street, and a staff photographer of the Two Rivers Reporter, died unexpectedly of a heart attack en route from the studio to Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Wilson was born Aug. 13, 1908, at Oconto Falls, a son of the late Earl and Mary Dugan Wilson. When he was a child the family brought him to Two Rivers where he continued his elementary education at St. Luke Parochial School. He married Agnes Gehrke Nov. 11, 1928, at Manitowoc. During World War II he was employed at the Manitowoc Equipment Works and for a number of years later he operated the Wilson Bar in the Town of Two Creeks. Nearly seven years ago he established his photography studio at Two Rivers and had been a staff photo- grapher of the Two Rivers Reporter since. He was a member of West Shore Sportsman's Club and Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles. Besides his wife he leaves five daughters, six sons, five brothers, Hubert, Lee and Donald of Two Rivers, Woodrow of Milwaukee and Kenneth of Turtle Creek, Pa.; 32 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Norman Groshek, preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Scheduled for 7 will be the Eagles memorial service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 11, 1971
LYNN RUTH WILSON Funeral rites were held this afternoon at the Beduhn funeral home in Two Rivers for seven day old Lynn Ruth Wilson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wilson of 2517 10th street, Two Rivers. The baby died Wednesday night. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are two other children. Burial took place in Forest View (sic) cemetery with services conducted by the Rev. Edward Wagner. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 25, 1949 P.2 ******* (Note: Cemetery records and tombstone shows she is in Holy Cross)
MARY WILSON (d. 1960) Mrs. Mary Wilson, 78, of 1912 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Thursday night at Rockwood Convalescent Home at New Franken, Brown County, where she was a patient for two months. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 10 am at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H. J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilson, nee Mary Donlan was born March 20, 1882 at Nasawaupee, Door County, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Writt Donlan. She was married in 1904 to Charles Wilson at Sturgeon Bay, who died in that city in 1918. She came to Two Rivers in 1926 and for 23 years was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring in 1947. She was a member of the Altar Society of St. Luke Church, the Golden Age Club and the Auxiliary of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Two Rivers. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Melvin Allen of Manitowoc, Mrs. George Cordes of Chicago and Mrs. William Lucas of Green Bay; two sons, Darwin and Francis of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Hunt of Sturgeon Bay, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 pm Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Apr. 22, 1960 page T3 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Wilson, 78, of 1912 Jackson St., Two Rivers, who died Thursday night at Rockwood Convalescent Home at New Franken, Brown County, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Saturday evening where the members of the Auxiliary of the VFW post of which she was a member will meet in a body at 7:45 o'clock. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1960 P. 3
MARY WILSON (d. 1966) Mrs. Mary Wilson, 74, of 1717 21st St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 10 am at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson, nee Mary Dugan, was born March 8, 1891 at Oconto, daughter of the late John and Pauline Carriveau Dugan. She was married Oct. 21, 1907 at Wabeno to Earl Wilson. Shortly after World War I, the family moved to Two Rivers, where it remained until 1940, moving to Milwaukee. Five years later the family returned to Two Rivers, where Mr. Wilson died Nov. 24, 1965. She was a member of St. Ann Altar Society. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ervin Groshek, of Milwaukee; six sons, Joseph, Hubert, Lee and Donald of Two Rivers, Woodrow of Milwaukee and Kenneth of Turtle Creek, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Brixius of Milwaukee and Mrs. Edward McHugh of Green Bay; two brothers, Frank and Andrew of Green Bay; 22 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 pm Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., April 2, 1966 page M13 ********* [Mary Pauline Wilson]
MARY G. WILSON (d. 1977) Mrs. Hubert O. Wilson, 61, of 2313-16th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon in Two Rivers Community Hospital, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilson, nee Mary Rehbein, was born July 25, 1916 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Schubert Rehbein. She attended Two Rivers Schools and was married to Hubert O. Wilson Sept. 14, 1935 in Two Rivers. Survivors include her husband, a son, Hubert H. of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Linda) Schielman of California and four grandchildren. Friends may call in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, December 5, 1977 P. 3 ******** [Mary Genevieve Wilson]
FLOYD N. WILTGEN Sgt. Floyd N. Wiltgen, 22, was killed in action in the southwest Pacific area on Jan. 4, a day after a son was born to his wife in a Green Bay hospital. A telegram addressed to the wife brought the sad news from the war department but was opened by the father who personally delivered it to the daughter-in- law at Green Bay Wednesday afternoon. Sgt. Wiltgen's wife was the former Inez Olson of Two Rivers and they were married in the summer of 1941 while he was home on furlough. She is living with a sister at Green Bay. Before entering the service Wiltgen was engaged in the upholstering business at Two Rivers with his brother-in-law, Anton Sebanz under the name of the Two Ribers (sic) Upholstering company. Survivors are the widow, son, father, J.J. Wiltgen, mother, Mrs. Edward Stehula, two sisters and two brothers, Lieut. Chester Wilgen at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and James at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, January 22, 1943 P. 2 ******** RECEIVE WORD OF DEATH OF F. L. WILTGEN Two Rivers Man Is Killed In Action In The South Pacific A notice from the War Department received in Two Rivers today told of the death in action in the southwest Pacific of Sergeant Floyd N. Wiltgen, 22, on Jan. 4, the day after a son was born to his wife in a Green Bay hospital. Sergeant Wiltgen is the son of J.J. Wiltgen, 1402 16th street, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Edward Stehula, 1810 East street, Two Rivers. The wire telling of his death was addressed to his wife but opened by his father who personally delivered it to the wife at Green Bay this afternoon. Sgt. Wiltgen's wife, the former Inez Olson of Two Rivers, whom he married while home on a furlough in the summer of 1941, gave birth to a son in a Green Bay hospital Jan. 3. She is now staying with a sister in Green Bay. For some time after their marriage she lived with him while he was stationed at Camp Polk, Louisiana and had visited with him before he left this country. Prior to entering the service Sergeant Wiltgen had been engaged with his brother-in-law, Anton Sebanz, in the operation of the Two Rivers Upholstering Company. Sergeant Wiltgen was born in Racine on Nov. 6, 1920 and came to Two Rivers with his parents when he was only a few months old. He was a graduate of St. Luke's Catholic school and of the Washington high school with the class of 1937. Survivors are the widow; the 17-day-old son, Floyd David; father J. J. Wiltgen of Two Rivers; mother, Mrs. Edward Stehulla, Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Babler and Mrs. Anton Sebanz of Two Rivers; and two brothers, Lieutenant Chester Wiltgen of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and James of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 20, 1943 P.2
JACOB WILTGEN Jacob Wiltgen, 83, of 3116A Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital where he was a patient for more than a year. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Wiltgen was born March 3, 1885, at Lake Church, Ozaukee County, a son of the late Peter and Katherine Cordel Wiltgen. He came to Two Rivers in 1907. For 33 years until his retirement in 1950, he was a janitor-engineer at the old H.P. Hamilton School, now the city Hall-Vocational School. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Anton (Evelyn) Sebanz and Mrs. Francis (Beatrice) Babler of Two Rivers and Mrs. Joyce Alberts of Milwaukee; two sons, Chester and James of Two Rivers; nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A son, Floyd, preceded him in death, having been killed in action in the Southwest Paciific in World War II. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 5, 1968 P. 5 ****** Both the claim and counterclaim in the divorce suit of Mary Wiltgen and Jake J. Wiltgen, a Two Rivers couple, was denied in circuit court, Judge Kirwan holding that both parties were at fault after having listened to testimony of both sides. The divorce plea was denied and the couple told they had better patch up their differences and make a new start. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Feb. 4, 1927 ******* (03 Mar 1885/Oct 1968/SSDI)
MARY B. WILTGEN Mrs. Mary B. Wiltgen, 85, of 1810 East St., Two Rivers, for years a leader of the Gold Star Mothers group, associated with the Auxiliary of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, died early Monday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Thursday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial wil be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wiltgen, nee Mary Gates, was born in the Town of Two Rivers July 4, 1887, daughter of the late Peter and Josephine Monka Gates. In 1905, she was married at Two Rivers to Jacob Wiltgen, who died two years ago. She was a member of Robert E. Burns Post 165, American Legion Auxiliary, Gold Star Mothers, and the VFW Auxiliary. She was also active in earlier years in the Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Suviving are two daughters, Mrs. Tony (Evelyn) Sebanz and Mrs. Francis (Beatrice) Babler, of Two Rivers; a son, James, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence La Que, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Carl Hollenbeck, of Kenosha; two brothers; Louis and Peter, of Two Rivers, eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Two sons, Chester and Floyd, preceded her in death. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Gold Star Mothers will pay their respects at 6:45 p.m. the VFW Auxiliary at 7 p.m. and memorial services wil be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 26, 1973 ****** Both the claim and counterclaim in the divorce suit of Mary Wiltgen and Jake J. Wiltgen, a Two Rivers couple, was denied in circuit court, Judge Kirwan holding that both parties were at fault after having listened to testimony of both sides. The divorce plea was denied and the couple told they had better patch up their differences and make a new start. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Feb. 4, 1927 ******* (4 Jul 1887/25 Jun 1973/m. Jacob Wiltgen/from researcher)
EUGENE WILTMAN JR. (d. 1954) Private funeral services for Eugene Wiltman will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Eugene who was born in Two Rivers on April 7, 1951, is survived by his parents, [Eugene and Shirley Wiltman], a sister and a brother (private), at home; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Wiltman of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 25, 1954 Pages 1 and 13 ******* (Note: This is part of a much larger article about his death.)
EUGENE K. WILTMAN (d. 2003) Eugene Wiltman, age 76, of 1934 32nd St., Two Rivers, died Thursday Nov. 20, 2003 at his residence. He was born Sept. 23, 1927 in Two Rivers to the late Wenzel and Mayme Wais Wiltman. He was a graduate of Kewaunee High School. He served in the United States Navy. Eugene worked as an electrician, retiring in 1989. He is survived by one son: Robert (Nancy) Wiltman, Manitowoc; two daughters: Eileen Matte, Manitowoc, and Kathryn (Paul) Grosstueck, Two Rivers. He is further survived by six grandchildren: Timothy Wiltman, Anthony (Jen) Matte, Vicki (Marv) Dahm, Rachel, Brandon and Jeremiah Grosstueck; and two great-grandchildren: Ashley Jaimes and Crystal Oestreich; and by one sister: Dorothy (Ron) Krebs, Redmond, Ore. Eugene will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Private family graveside services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Wiltman family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 2003
TAYLOR JORDAN WINGROVE Taylor Wingrove, age 11, of 1913 31st St., Two Rivers, died peacefully in her fathers' arms on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Taylor was born January 19, 2000, in Elkhorn, Wis., daughter of Brian Wingrove and Morgan Huff. She attended Two Rivers Public Schools and was currently a student at Reedsville Elementary School. Taylor enjoyed the time with her family and her classmates, and always enjoyed family gatherings. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers. Burial of her cremated remains will be held at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels on Friday evening, June 17, 2011, from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Taylor's family extends a special thank you to the independent nurses who cared for her at her house, her teachers, her therapist, and the doctors and nurses at Childrens Hospital for the care and compassion give to Taylor and her family. Special thanks also to the Manitowoc County Human Services Department. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
MARCELLA WINNEKENS Marcella "Ma" Winnekens, age 75, of Mueller Manor, Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, Jan. 11, 2004 at Aurora Bay Care, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Marcella was born Aug. 24, 1928 in the town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Amia (sic) and Mary Beaurain Gilson. She graduated from Algoma High School with the class of 1946. On July 6, 1955, Marcella married Stephen J. Winnekens at St. Peter Catholic Church, in the town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1991. Marcella was an assistant bar manager at the Vets Club in Two Rivers for 11 years. She worked with the fish lunches at the Vets Club, Eagles Club and Bondocks. Marcella was a member, past president and trustee for the VFW Post 1248 Auxiliary for many years. She was also a member o fhte Eagles Aerie #2433 and in 1991 received the Mother of the Year Award, Grandmother of the Year Award in 1994 and the Spark Plug Award. Marcella was a past member of the Ladies of St. Luke Catholic Church, St. Luke Social Concerns Committee, St. Luke Community Development Committee and the Two Rivers Senior Center where she received the Senior Citizen Volunteer Award in 2000. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Mary and Dennis Swetlik, Two Rivers; Greg and Cindy Winnekens, Appleton; Mike Winnekens, Manitowoc; Theresa and Ron Pilzak, Two Rivers; seven grandchildren: Sophia (Mike) Hay, Kari Winnekens, Amanda and Jeremy Winnekens, Christine and Kimberly Swetlik, Melissa Mendez; one great-granddaughter: Lillian Hay; one sister: Mildred LeGreve, Luxemburg; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Winnekens, Manitowoc; and Colette Winnekens, Luxemburg; special niece: Angela Pietroske, Mishicot; and special friend: Ruth Carlson, Two Rivers. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by an infant son: Wayne; one brother and sister-in-law: Elmer and Lorraine Gilson; three sisters and four brothers-in-law: Laura and Wilfred Jeanquart; Mabel and Louis Villers; Viola and Willard Naze; and Vincent LeGreve; a sister-in-law and three brothers-in-law: Mary and Vincent Micek; Norbert Winnekens; and George Winnekens. The family will greet relatives and friends Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, 2004 at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Bill, followed by the VFW Auxiliary Post 1248 memorial service. Visitation will continue Thursday morning at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer site from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Winnekens family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ICU II nursing staff and doctors at Aurora BayCare, Green Bay, who cared for our mother. Herald Times Reporter, January 13, 2004 P. A3
STEPHEN J. WINNEKENS Stephen J. Winnekens, 70, of 1806-21st St., Two Rivers, died Sunday, March 10, 1991, at Holy Family Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Rev. James Johnson will officiate and burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military rites will be accorded. He was born November 14, 1920, in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, son of the late George and Mary Mahlik Winnekens. He married Marcella Gilson, July 6, 1955, at St. Peter's Church in Lincoln, Kewaunee County. He attended the town of Franklin Grade School and was employed at Mirro Aluminum company for 19 years and Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry for 19 years, retiring in 1985. He served in World War II from 1942 to 1946 in Alaska. He was a past commander of the V.F.W. Post 6705 in Denmark, Wis. and a past commander of the V.F.W. Post 1248 in Two Rivers. He was a past Seam Squirrel of the Manitowoc Military Order of Cooties No. 34. Mr. Winnekens was a member of the Eagles Aeries 2433 of Two Rivers. He was a member of St. Luke's Ushers. He was Vice President of St. Luke's Parish council and was on the Social Concerns Committee and the Community Development Committee. He was a member of Two River Senior Citizens. He was a Union Steward for the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Local 125. He was currently a Cook at the Friday night fish lunches at the Eagles Club, Two Rivers, and past Manager of the V.F.W. Club in Two Rivers. Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Cindy Winnekens of Green Bay, Mike and Dawn Winnekens of Two Rivers; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary and Dennis Swetlik of Two Rivers and Theresa Winnekens of Two Rivers; six grandchildren, Sophia, Kari, Amanda, Christine, Jeremy and Kimberly; two brothers and sisters-in-law, a twin, George and Coletta Winnekens of Luxemburg, Norbert and Shirley Winnekens of Mishicot; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Vince Micek of South Chicago Heights, Ill.; five sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law, Viola and Willard Naze of Algoma, Laura and Wilfred Jeanquart of Toledo, Ohio, Elmer and Lorraine Gilson of Algoma, Mabel Villers of Algoma and Mildred LeGreve of Kewaunee; a special pet, Snoopy; many nieces and nephews and special friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters and an infant son, Wayne. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. There will be a V.F.W. service at 6:30 p.m. and a parish memorial at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1991 P. B8 ******* Lincoln Church is Bridal Scene LINCOLN-A double ring ceremony united Miss Marcella Gilson, daughter of Arnia Gilson, Lincoln; and Stephen J. Winnekens, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Winnekens, sr., Stangelville, in marriage Wednesday morning. The Rev. B. Peters, R. Kerch and M. McLaughlin officiated at the 9:30 rite in St. Peter's Catholic church, Lincoln. For her marriage Miss Gilson wore a dress of dusty pink lace over pink taffeta. Her accessories were white and she had a corsage consisting of a white orchid and stephanotis. Mrs. George Winnekens, jr., was the brides' only attendant. She was gowned in a blue lace dress over blue taffeta and her accessories were white. Her corsage was of carnations and she wore a necklace and earring set, the gift of the bride. George Winnekens, jr., the groom's twin brother, was the only attendant. Ushers were Romy Schlies, cousin of the bridegroom and Marvin Villers, nephew of the bride. Dinner was served in the church hall to 80 guests and about 350 were served a six o'clock supper. A reception in the afternoon and a dance in the evening were held at Koenig's hall. Mr. and Mrs. Winnekens will make their home at 1814 Madison st., Two Rivers were the bridegroom is employed at the Aluminum Goods company. The former Miss Gilson was employed at the Algoma Net company. Algoma Record Herald, Thursday, July 7, 1955 P. 4
WAYNE WINNEKENS Funeral services for Wayne Robert, son of Stephen and Marcella Gilson Winnekens of 2108 Madison St., Two Rivers, who died in birth early Monday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, the Rev. H. J. Schmitz officiating. Besides the parents, he leaves two sisters, his twin, Theresa Ann, born Monday morning, and Mary Beth at home; two brothers, Gregory and Michael, at home; the maternal grandfather, Amia Gilson, of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. George Winnekens, Rt. 1, Denmark. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 31, 1961 P.13
BARBARA WISNICKY Funeral services for Mrs. John Wisnicky, 74, of 1911 Madison St., Two Rivers, who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Tuesday morning, will be at 10 am Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 10:30 am at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Wisnicky, nee Barbara Skubal, was born Dec. 4, 1891 at Krok, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Pribek Skubal. She was married October of 1911 at Krok to John Wisnicky. The couple farmed in Kewaunee County until 1949, moving to Two Rivers. She was a member of St. Luke Church Altar Society. Besides her husband she leaves four sons, Clarence and Frank, of Kewaunee, Elmer of Manitowoc and Daniel, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Thor, of Kewaunee and Mrs. Charles Rebitz, of Stangelville; a brother, Frank of Kewaunee, 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 30, 1966 page T9
DANIEL WISNICKY Daniel J. Wisnicky, age 76, of 2123 41st St., Two Rivers, died Monday morning, September 4, 2000 (Labor Day), at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2000, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. William O'Brien will officiate at the mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born October 31, 1923, at Kewaunee, Wis., son of the late John and Barbara Skubal Wisnicky. On May 1, 1943, he married Ruth E. Kuich, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death May 29, 2000 (Memorial Day). He was employed at Mirro Company for 39 years, retiring in 1985 as General Foreman. He was a part time deputy Sheriff for Manitowoc County for many years. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus Mother of Hope Council 1957, Two Rivers. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Jean Schuette, Manitowoc, Poppy and Brad Grant, Green Bay; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Joseph and Colleen Wisnicky, Manitowoc, John Wisnicky and friend, Marlene Keehan, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren, Kristy (Kevin) Suing, Milwaukee, Becky (Jude) Cote, Charlotte, N.C., Jamie (Stephanie) Schuette, Atlanta, Ga., Ryan, Brandon, and Adam Grant, Green Bay, Sara and Jenna Wisnicky, Manitowoc; two great grandchildren, Sammy and Libby Suing; two sisters-in-law, Frances Wisnicky, Manitowoc and Anna Mae Wisnicky, Luxemburg. He is further survived by a brother-in-law, George Teche, Rockford, Ill.; and a sister-in-law, Mabel Skor, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, and two sisters-in-law, Frank and Dorothy Wisnicky, Clarence and Mildred Wisnicky, and Elmer Wisnicky; a son-in-law, Earl Schuette; a brother-in-law and his wife, Emil and Frances Kuich; and a sister-in-law, Lillian Teche. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home. A Prayer Service will conclude the visitation at 8 p.m. led by Father Bill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church or Knights of Columbus. Daniel enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors, and will be sadly missed by all. Herald Times Reer, September 6, 2000 P. A2
JOHN WISNICKY John Wisnicky, 83, of 1911 Madison St., Two Rivers, a retired Kewaunee County farmer, died Saturday noon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Wisnicky was born June 8, 1887, at Spring Valley, Ill., son of the late John and Mary Chrzan Wisnicky. He married the former Barbara Skubal at Krok, Kewaunee County, in October of 1911 after which they couple farmed in the area. They moved to Two Rivers in 1949 where Mr. Wisnicky was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co. until he was 65. His wife died in 1966. Surviving are four sons, Clarence and Frank of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, Elmer of Manitowoc and Daniel of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Oehlke and Mrs. Helen Harris of Milwaukee, 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 7:45 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 3, 1971 ***** (08 Jun 1887/May 1971/SSDI)
RUTH E. WISNICKY Ruth E. Wisnicky, age 76, of 2123 41st St., Two Rivers, died Monday, May 29, 2000, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2000, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born June 27, 1923 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Michael and Mary Suchocki Kuich. On May 1, 1943, she married Daniel J. Wisnicky at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Ruth was employed for several years at Memorial Hospital and Heritage Nursing Home. She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer and the Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Ruth enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling and had a great appreciation of art and music. Survivors include her husband, Daniel J. Wisnicky, Two Rivers; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jean Schuette, Manitowoc, Poppy and Brad Grant, Green Bay; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Joseph and Collen Wisnicky, Manitowoc, John Wisnicky and his special friend, Marlene Keehan, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren, Kristy (Kevin) Suing, Milwaukee, Becky (Jude) Kote, Charlotte, N.C., Jamie (Stephanie) Schuette, Atlanta, GA., Ryan, Brandon and Adam Grant, Green Bay, Sara and Jenna Wisnicky, Manitowoc; two great grandchildren, Sammy and Libby Suing; her twin sister, Mabel Skor, Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, George Teche, Rockford, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Anna Mae Wisnicky, Luxemburg; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Elmer and Frances Wisnicky, Manitowoc. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ruth was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Emil and Frances Kuich; a sister, Lillian Teche; a son-in-law, Earl Schuette; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Dorothy Wisnicky; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clarence and Mildred Wisnicky. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home on Thursday, June 1, 2000 from 5-8 p.m. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 2000 P. A2
ANTON WISNIEWSKI Anton Wisniewski, 94, of 2017 - 25th Street, Two Rivers, died Tuesday, January 10, 1989 at the Kewaunee Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 am Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wisniewski was born March 24, 1894 at Pennsylvania, son of the late Jon and Anna Wisniewski. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 34 years as a sander. He married the former Mary Strzelecki on September 18, 1923 at Pulaski. She preceded him in death on December 3, 1959. Mr. Wisniewski served in the United States Army during World War I. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ervin and Delores Wisniewski of Two Rivers; a daughter, Lorraine Walt of Two Rivers; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm Thursday where a memorial service will be at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Jan. 11, 1989 page 8 ********* (24 Mar. 1894/10 Jan. 1989/SSDI)
DELORES WISNIEWSKI Delores I. Wisniewski, age 70, of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning, Oct. 8, 2004 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Delores was born March 11, 1934 in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Borchardt) Boettcher, and attended school in Two Rivers. On Sept. 18, 1954, she married Ervin Wisniewski in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2000. Delores was employed as a press operator with Paragon Electric for many years until her retirement. She was an avid sports fan, enjoyed bingo and game shows, and loved the Green Bay Packers. She is survived by her two daughters and a son-in-law: Marcia Wisniewski and Mary (Dennis) Leland, all of Two Rivers; two sons and a daughter-in-law; Dennis (Susan) Wiesniewski, Manitowoc; Dale Wisniewski, Appleton; eight grandchildren; Heather (Keith) Bradl, Andy, Holly, Alicia, Ariel and Aubrey Wisniewski, and Kayla and Tony Leland. She is further survived by two sisters: Ruth Miller and Violet Stanull, all of Two Rivers; two brothers and sisters-in- law: Orville (Dolores) Boettcher and Harlan (Gail)Boettcher, all of Two Rivers; one sister-in-law, Lorraine Wait, Manitowoc; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Wilker; and four brothers, Roland, Ornie, Lester and Gerhart Boettcher. Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers, after 9 a.m. Monday until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Wisniewski family with funeral arrangements. Delores will be especially missed by her morning breakfast lady friends and her loving family. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 9, 2004
ERVIN L. WISNIEWSKI Ervin Wisniewski, age 72, of 801 27th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, February 13, 2000, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2000, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. William G. O'Brien will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Ervin was born April 10, 1927, in Two Rivers, son of the late Anton and Mary Strzelecki Wisniewski. He attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and Washington High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Ervin was employed as a trucker at Mirro Aluminum for 42 years. On September 18, 1954, he married the former Delores Boettcher in Two Rivers. Survivors include his wife, Delores; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Susan, Manitowoc, Dale and Theresa, Appleton; two daughters and one son-in-law, Marcia Wisniewski and her fiance, Tom Schinke, Two Rivers, Mary and Dennis Leland, Two Rivers; a sister, Lorraine Wait, Caroline, Wis.; eight grandchildren. Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 2000 P. A2
FRANCES WISNIEWSKI Frances M. Wisniewski, 90, formerly of 2120 Adams Street, Two Rivers, died early Friday morning, June 21, at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wisniewski was born March 27, 1895, at Pulaski, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Vincent and Elizabeth Paulbicki Banaszynski. She married Paul Wisniewski on August 5, 1913, at Pulaski. He preceded her in death in 1931. Mrs. Wisniewski worked at Mirro Corporation for many years and then was housekeeper at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, until her retirement. Mrs. Wisniewski was a member of Ladies Sodality of Sacred Heart Church and past president of Gold Star Mothers VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Roman and Monica Wisniewski of Manitowoc, Chester Wisniewski of Miami, Florida, and Victor and Marcia Wisniewski of Menasha; three daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Anton Jagodinski of Manitowoc, Threresa(sic) and Jerome Kellner of Denmark, and Rita and Leo Rhode of Hales Corners, Wisconsin; a brother and sister-in- law, Leo and Angie Banaszynski of Mountain, Wisconsin, 19 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, a grandchild, a great grandchild, three brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday afternoon. VFW Auxiliary service at 6:30 p.m. and parish memorial service at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 1985 P. 3
MARY WISNIEWSKI (d. 1954) In failing health for the past several months, Mrs. Michael Wisniewski, 57, died at her home at 2338 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, shortly after noon Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wisniewski, nee Marie Kobilak, was born at Pulaski, Wis., on August 23?, 1897, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Bugaski Kobilak. She was married to Michael Wisniewski at Pulaski in 1920 and shortly after the couple moved to Two Rivers. Besides her husband, Mrs. Wisniewski leaves four daughters, Mrs. Edwin Hodzinski and Mrs. Susan Luloff of Manitowoc, Mrs. Harlan Zuehl of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Mrs. WIlliam Wanish, Two Rivers;; a son, Michael Jr., at home; two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Richwalski of Gary, Ind., and Mrs. John Wojcihouske of Paw Paw, Mich.; six brothers, Martin Kobilak of Chicago, David, George and Edward of Green Bay, Frank of Pulaski, and Peter Kobilak of Ashland; and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 29, 1954 P.18 ******* [Marie A. Wisniewski]
MARY WISNIEWSKI (d. 1959) Mrs. Anton Wisniewski, 62, of 2917-25th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack as she was about to retire at her home Thursday night. She had been in previous good health. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. with the solemn requiem high Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wisniewski, nee Mary Strzelecki, was born July 10, 1897, at Pulaski, Wis.; a daughter of the late Leo and Frances Zywicke Strezelecki. She attended district school at Pulaski and when a young woman came to Two Rivers where she was employed in industrial plants for a number of years. She was married in 1923 to Anton Wisniewski and resided in Two Rivers since. She was a member of the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Lorraine, at home; a son, Ervin, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Steve Wiza, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Ernest and Theodore of Pulaski and a grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 2 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 4, 1959 P.17
MICHAEL WISNIEWSKI Michael J. Wisniewski Sr., 69, of 2338 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, died late Sunday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Wisniewski was born April 1, 1897, at Pulaski, a son of the late John and Anna Majawski Wisniewski. He married the former Mary Kobilak at Pulaski June 29, 1920. A short while later the couple moved to Two Rivers. His wife died at Two Rivers in 1954. He married the former Mathilda Weina Michael?k at St. Paul Catholic Church at Manitowoc June 27, 1959. He was a long-time employe of Mirro Aluminum Co. and retired four years ago. He was a member of the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc. Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Paul Finkelmeier, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Harlan Zuehl of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Mrs. William Wanish, of Two Rivers; a son Michael Jr., of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Dobrzinski and Mrs. Rose Groholski, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Frances Novak, of Pulaski; a brother, Anton, of Two Rivers, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter and a brother preceded him 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, June 27, 1966 P.7 ******* (Mike Wisniewski/1 Apr. 1897/June 1966/SSDI)
PAUL WISNIEWSKI FATHER OF 8 FOUND DEAD BY WIFE AT HOME Paul Wisniewski, 39, Trips Over Wire and Strikes Head Against Brick Foundation Striking his head on the sharp corner of the brick foundation of the home, after tripping over a wire stretched across the grass, Paul Wisniewski, 39, father of eight children, was found dead on the lawn of his home at 1308 Twenty-first street today. He suffered a fractured skull. Coroner Kemper, who was called, decided that there would be no inquest. His body was found by the widow. When he did not return home last night she became alarmed and at 5:30 arose to inform the police. Going outside she found the body stretched out on the ground, face downward. Officers F. Schroeder and George Last were called and summoned Dr. Moriarity, who pronounced that Wisniewski was dead as a result of his fall against the sharp corner of the house foundation. One of Wisniewski's legs was found tangled in the wire by the police this morning, and it was evident that he fell headlong against the sharp corner of the brick foundation to meet almost instant death. It was not known how long Wisniewski had been laying on the lawn before he was found dead. Mr. Wisniewski has been an employee of the two plants of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company here for the past 16 years. For several years he was a member of the bowling league of the firm. Came Here 20 Years Ago Mr. Wisniewski was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wisniewski of Pulaski, and was born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, March 25, 1902. At the age of four years the family moved to Pulaski where they resided up to 20 years ago when he came to this city and had been employed since. On August 5, 1913 he was married to Frances Banaszynski of Pulaski who survives with eight children. They are Joseph 17, pitcher of the local playground ball team; Helen, 15; Roman 12; Theresa 10; Lucille 8; Rita 6; Chester 4; and Victor 10 months old. He is also survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Wisniewski, Pulaski, and three sisters, Mrs. Frank Polczynski, Mrs. Frank Novak, Pulaski, and Mrs. Frank Gochalski, Milwaukee, and two brothers, Michael and Anthony, both of this city. Funeral services will be held from Sacred Heart Catholic church Friday morning at nine o'clock. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, September 8, 1931 p.19 (Two Rivers Section) ******** *Note: The following is an article about Paul's daughter: Lucille, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wisniewski, Twenty-First street, is a victim of the premature shooting of firecrackers. The child was severely burned about the chest and arm when a firecracker exploded near her and set fire to her clothes. The fire cracker was thrown by someone at a distance and exploded almost against her person. Her clothing was fired and before the blaze could be put out she was seriously burned. A physician was summoned and dressed the burns. While it is expected she will recover if complications do not set in, the burns are painful and will keep the little girl confined to the home for some time. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - June 30, 1927
FRANCES WIZA Mrs. Frances Wiza, 75, of 2031 25th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning in Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Friday in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 10 am in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wiza, nee Frances Strzelecki, was born Nov. 23, 1902 in Pulaski, daughter of the late Leo and Frances Zywicki Strzelecki. She attended Pulaski schools and later was married to Steve Wiza July 27, 1925, coming to Two Rivers to reside. She was a member of Ladies of Sacred Heart Society. Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law, Lorian and Anita Wiza and a daughter and son-in-law, Esther and George Litel of Two Rivers; a brother, Theodore Strzelecki of Pulaski and two grandchildren, Chriss and Jerry Wiza. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening, where a memorial service will be 7:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Nov. 16, 1978 page 3 ********* (23 Nov 1902/Nov 1978/SSDI)
STEVE S. WIZA Steve S. Wiza, 78, of 2031-25th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday morning, Dec. 7, at the home of a daughter. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wiza was born Nov. 3, 1901, at Ontonagon, Mich., son of the late Joseph and Agnes Guzek Wiza. As a youth the family moved to Pulaski area, residing until his marriage to Frances Strzelecki July 7, 1925 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Pulaski. Following their marriage they moved to Two Rivers, where he was employed with Hamilton Industries as a machinist, retiring in 1966. He was a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens and Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. Wiza preceded him in death in November, 1978. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lorian and Anita Wiza of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Esther and George Litel of Two Rivers and two grandchildren, Kriss Litel of Manitowoc and Jerry Wiza of Two Rivers. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 8, 1979 P. 3 ******* (b. 3 Nov. 1901/d. Dec. 1979/SSDI)
ERICA LYNN WOIDA Erica Lynn Woida, infant daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Paul J. Woida, of 915 S. 36th St., Manitowoc, was born and died early Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, with Deacon William Klein officiating. Her mother is the former Marie J. Jandrin. Survivors include her parents, a brother, Craig; and a sister, Vicki, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Woida, of Manitowoc and maternal grandfather, Anthony Jandrin, of Two Rivers. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter May 26, 1976 P.3
ANGELINE WOJTA Angeline C. Wojta , age 92, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, Dec. 15, 2005, at the home. Angeline was born May 11, 1913, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Nicholas and Blanche (Blaha) Taddy. She graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1931. On Feb. 7, 1934, Angeline married Ignatz A. Wojta at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1993. Angeline was a former member of the Ladies of St. Luke Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Ladies of St. Peter the Fisherman and the Two Rivers Senior Center. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Gerald and Sharon Wojta, Two Rivers; Ronald and LeaAnn Wojta, Shawano; one daughter and son-in-law: Marilyn and Robert Henrickson, Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Earl, J. Merlin and LeRoy. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday at church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 am. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Angeline was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking for her family, especially during deer hunting. Angeline loved caring for her garden, enjoyed fishing and feeding the birds while watching her Cardinals. The family wishes to thank the Hamilton Home care givers who took special care of her. They are truly angels of mercy and will never be forgotten. Herald Times Reporter, December 2005 ******** (11 May 1913/15 Dec 2005/SSDI)
GERALD CHARLES WOJTA Gerald C. "Jerry" Wojta, age 71, of 2715 32nd St., Two Rivers, died on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2010, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Green Bay. Jerry was born February 25, 1938, in Two Rivers, son of the late Ignatz A. and Angeline (Taddy) Wojta. He attended St. Luke's School and Washington High School, Two Rivers, where he played basketball and football, graduating with the class of 1956. After graduation, Jerry joined the Army Reserve. On Feb. 6, 1960, he married the former Sharon Simono at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Jerry served in the Army during the Vietnam War, where he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4th Class, after 35 years of service to his country. He owned and operated Wojta Builders, which was a third-generation business. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He was a past member of the Master Builders, a past Commander of the V.F.W. Post No. 1248, a member of the AmVets, B.P.O.E. No. 1380 Elks Club, American Legion, and the Men of St. Peter the Fisherman. Jerry especially enjoyed attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events and concerts. Jerry loved Polka music, German shepherd dogs and was an avid Badger and Packers fan. Survivors include his wife: Sharon Wojta, Two Rivers; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Michael Wojta, Two Rivers; Todd and Kay Wojta, Madison; two daughters and sons-in-law: Wendy and James Kukla, Sheboygan; Sheri and Andrew Helwig, Oconomowoc; eleven grandchildren: Michelle, Christopher, and Mark Wojta; Eric and Kyle Wojta; Natalie, Cole and Paige Kukla; Jamie, Brett and Jordan Helwig; one brother and sister-in-law: Ronald and LeaAnn Wojta, Shawano; one sister and brother-in-law: Marilyn and Robert Henrickson, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Marlene and Wayne Kohlmeier, Two Rivers; one brother-in-law: Gerald Strebel, Brentwood, Tenn.; and an aunt, Dorothy Stangel, Kewaunee. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Hubert and Ethel Simono; and a sister-in-law: Judith Strebel. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien. Burial will be at Holy Cross cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the Two Rivers V.F.W. and the American Legion. The family will greet relatives and friends at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, on Friday evening, Feb. 12, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by the Rev. Wm. O'Brien. Visitation will continue on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. The family wishes to express a sincere Thank You to all of the people who showed their support and care of the family during Jerry's illness. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 10, 2010
IGNATZ A. WOJTA Ignatz A. (Iggy) Wojta, age 81, of 3215 Mishicot Road, Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, July 20, 1993, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 23, 1993, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. The Rev. Paul Schumacher and the Rev. Jerry Taddy will concelebrate the Mass of Chrisitan Burial. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born January 24, 1912, at Two Creeks, son of the late Ignatz and Annie Riha Wojta. He married Angeline Taddy February 4, 1934, 59 1/2 years ago at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was employed at Hamilton Industries and in 1947 he became a general contractor in the City of Two Rivers and built many homes and business establishments in the area. He retired in 1969 and moved with his wife to White Clay Lake in Shawano County where they resided for 20 years until returning to Two Rivers in 1990. He was a 25 year member and past president of the Two Rivers Lions Club, a former member of the Bonduel Lions Club, a member of the Two Rivers Knights of Columbus, the Master Builders of Manitowoc County, the Two Rivers Eagles Club, Hamilton Goodfellowship Club, St. Lukes Athletic Association and a former Manitowoc County Deputy Sheriff. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Angie, Two Rivers; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Sharon Wojta, Two Rivers, Ronald and Lea Ann Wojta, Shawano; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Robert Henrickson, Two Rivers; a brother and sister-in- law, Hilary and Marion Wojta, Two Creeks; two sisters, Alice Kanera and Dorothy Stangel, both of Kewaunee; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Anna and Angeline Wojta, Adelaide Kubiak. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. today. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. The Two Rivers Knights of Columbus will meet with the family for the prayer service. Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 1993 P. A2 ******** (24 Jan 1913/20 Jul 1993/SSDI)
EMMA WALESH WOLCOTT Mrs. Emma Wolcott, 91, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Friday, May 23, 1987 at the home. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wolcott was born April 2, 1896, at Menominee, Michigan, daughter of the late Wenzel and Dora Zachek Sousek. She married Albert Walesh on September 15, 1915 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1933. She then married George Wolcott on June 28, 1937 at Wauwatosa. He preceded her in death in 1954. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, George and Ethel Walesh of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Gauthier and Mrs. Josephine Pinger of Two Rivers; two grandsons, Stuart and Jarrie Ann Walesh of Valparaiso, Indiana and Sidney Walesh of Miami, Florida; five great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Sousek of Two Rivers. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday where a parish memorial service will be at 6:45 pm. Manitowoc Herald Time, Tues., May 26, 1987 ******** [bur. 05-27-1987/age 91 yrs.] (02 Apr 1896/May 1987/SSDI) ******** Albert Walesh and Emma Souchek were married Monday morning at St. Luke's church, Rev. Hugo performing the ceremony. They will reside in this city, Mr. Walesh being employed at the Weber Meat Market. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 17, 1915
ALOYSIUS A. WOLF Al A. Wolf, 84, formerly of 803-25th St., Two Rivers, died late Wednesday morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wolf was born July 21, 1890, at Two Rivers, son of the late Frank and Katherine Dietrich Wolf. He attended St. Luke Parochial School. He married Mary Lidral Aug. 28, 1922, at Chicago. She preceded him in death Dec. 3, 1969. Mr. Wolf was chief engineer on the Wilfred Sykes, which was the largest ship of the inland steel fleet. He also supervised the building of the ship at Lorain, Ohio. He retired in 1955. He was a charter member of Knights of Columbus, Two Rivers Council. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Lippie, of Munster, Ind., and Mrs. Walter Dugan, of Silver Spring, Md.; two brothers, Ben and Frank, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph S. Schroeder, of Two Rivers; 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son, James, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 10, 1975 P.23 ******** (21 Jul 1890/Apr 1975/SSDI)
BEN F. WOLF Ben Wolf, 85, of 1717-29th St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wolf was born April 7, 1892, at Two Rivers, son of the late Frank and Katherine Dietrich Wolf. He attended St. Luke School. Mr. Wolf worked for Schroeder Brothers Store, Two Rivers, and was part owner and operator of the original Kronzer and Wolf Store, Two Rivers. He was a musician overseas during World War I. Mr. Wolf was a mail carrier and served as postmaster from 1950 to 1958, after which he retired. He married Cele LeClair in 1927, at Two Rivers. This past Monday they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He was a past president of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the V.F.W. of Two Rivers and the American Legion. He was a member of the Hamilton Band until retiring ten years ago. Mr. Wolf was also a charter member and first treasurer of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and a member of the men's organization of the church. Survivors include his wife; a brother Frank, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Schroeder, of Hamilton Memorial Home. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial service will be conducted by the Knights of Columbus and relatives at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, June 25, 1977 p.12 ********* Ben Wolf, member of the 340th Infantry band and serving though the entire campaign with that organization, has received his honorable discharge and is a guest at the home of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Wolf at Two Rivers. Mr. Wolf arrived home this morning from Camp Grant and stated that the band had participated in the parade at Milwaukee. He said that during the later period of war band members were used for runners and couriers in place of stretcher bearers as had been the former custom. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 26, 1919 Page 2 ******** The marriage of Miss Cele LeClair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles LeClair, 1901 Washington Street and Ben Wolf, son of Mrs. Kathryn Wolf, 1901 Jefferson Street, was solemnized Monday morning at 7 o'clock at St. Luke Church, Rev. Father Hugo officiating. The attending couple was Miss Helen LeClair and Mark Lafond. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents and a wedding breakfast served to thirty-five. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf left on a honeymoon trip to the Dells and other points and will return to take up their residence in their new home on Madison Street. Mr. Wolf is a member of the clothing firm of Kronzer and Wolf. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - June 23, 1927
CELE A. WOLF Cele A. Wolf, age 102, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 1717 29th St., Two Rivers, died Monday morning, Sep. 18, 2006, at St. Mary's Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Cele was born May 11, 1904, in Two Creeks, a daughter of the late Charles and Olive Gauthier LeClair. She attended elementary school in Two Creeks, and was a member of the first graduating class from Washington High School in 1923. On June 20, 1927, she married Ben F. Wolf. He preceded her in death June 24, 1977. Cele worked part time at the Kronzer and Wolf Clothing Store in Two Rivers, which was owned and operated by her husband, Ben. She enjoyed traveling and painting, having studied under Michael Kazar and Bertha Gesell. Cele was the last survivor out of her family of 13 children. She is survived by a special niece: Joan Paulow, and her husband Daniel, of Two Rivers; and many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great- great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and 12 brothers and sisters. Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. there will be no visitation this evening. Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family of Cele Wolf would like to extend a special thank you to the entire nursing staff of St. Mary's Home and to Dr. Julia Hester-Diaz, for their compassionate care and kindness extended to Cele over the many years. Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 2006 P. A3 ******** The marriage of Miss Cele LeClair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles LeClair, 1901 Washington Street and Ben Wolf, son of Mrs. Kathryn Wolf, 1901 Jefferson Street, was solemnized Monday morning at 7 o'clock at St. Luke Church, Rev. Father Hugo officiating. The attending couple was Miss Helen LeClair and Mark Lafond. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents and a wedding breakfast served to thirty-five. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf left on a honeymoon trip to the Dells and other points and will return to take up their residence in their new home on Madison Street. Mr. Wolf is a member of the clothing firm of Kronzer and Wolf. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - June 23, 1927
FLORENCE WOLF Mrs. George Wolf, 73, of 1722 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home late Friday night. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H. J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wolf, nee Florence Dickenshied, was born at Kewaunee July 21, 1887, a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Gruemmer Dickenshied. She was married in 1902 in Two Rivers to George Wolf. Except for a year residence at Bayfield, Wis., the couple resided in Two Rivers. She was a member of Altar Society of St. Luke Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Rivers; two brothers, Henry of Green Bay and Alfred of Bradenton, Fla., and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 24, 1959 P. 9 ******** Correction: Funeral services for Mrs. George Wolf, 73, of 1722 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home Friday night, were at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church. Celebrant was the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Orville Griese of Sacred Heart seminary, Oneida, a nephew, while another nephew, the Rev. Peter Schroeder, of Cooperstown served as deacon. Sub-deacon was the Rev. Adolph Dolezal, assistant pastor at St. Luke. Burial was in Holy Cross Seminary (sic), Two Rivers. Pallbearers were Clarence Seidl, Claude Kanzelberger, Hilary Schroeder, Lyle Kurtz, Anton Lodl and Louis Hutzler. Through a typographical error the name of one of the survivors, Mrs. Edward Kanzelberger, a sister, was omitted in the obituary. It was also incorrectly reported that Mrs. Wolf was a native of Kewaunee. She was born at Sheboygan. Mrs. Wolf's husband died at Two Rivers in January, 1956. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 28, 1959 P. 17
GEORGE L. WOLF George L. Wolf, 77 (photo), of 1722 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, retired sheet metal worker and a member of one of Two Rivers' earliest families, died early Sunday morning at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient the past three weeks. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The celebrant will be the Rev. Glen Ochs, with Revs. Horace Schroeder of Cooperstown and Orville Griese of Oneida, Brown County, deacon and sub-deacon, respectively. The latter two are nephews of Mr. Wolf. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wolf was born in Two Rivers on March 15, 1878, a son of the late Frank and Catherine Diedrich Wolf. Attending the Two Rivers schools, he learned the sheet metal working trade at the Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers, and for many years later was employed at the Suettinger Sheet Metal Works in Two Rivers. He retired four years ago after serving for a number of years as supervisor of sheet metal installation at the Manitowoc Ship Building Inc. In 1903 Mr. Wolf married Florence Dickenshied in Two Rivers, the couple celebrating its golden wedding anniversary in 1952. In his youth Mr. Wolf was active in the old Reach Athletic Club in Two Rivers and was also a baseball and basketball player. He was a member of the Two Rivers Council 1957, Knights of Columbus, the Two Rivesr Moose Lodge, and Holy Name Society of St. Luke Church, and the Golden Age Club. Besides his wife, Mr. Wolf leaves three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Schroeder and Miss Mina Wolf of Two Rivers, and Mrs. William A. Priegnitze of Whitefish Bay, Wis., and three brothers, Frank of West Lake, Ohio, and Postmaster Ben F. Wolf and A. A. Wolf, retired chief engineer of the freighter, Wilfred Sykes, both of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Tuesday, where the Rosary by the Knights of Columbus will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday and for the family at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Members of the Knights of Columbus will march in a body to the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1956 P.13
LEO J. WOLF Leo J. Wolfe (sic) 54, 2607 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, a veteran employe of the Aluminum Goods, Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 5 p.m. Monday where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. He had been ill three weeks. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. George M. Beth, pastor of Holy Cross Church, Mishicot, officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Wolfe was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1899, a son of the late Adelore and Amelia Beaudry Wolfe. When he was a child his parents brought him to Coleman where they resided until the family came to Two Rivers in 1914. Up to the time of his illness he had been an employe at Plant No. 4 of the Aluminum Goods firm, Two Rivers. He married Collette Beth in Two Rivers in 1919. Besides his wife he leaves his mother, three daughters, Mrs. Glenn Alberts of Columbus, Wis., Mrs. Victor Gauthier of Two Rivers and Mrs. Thomas Tiefenthaler of Wauwatosa; four sisters, Mrs. Leah Ammerman of Two Rivers, Mrs. Eugene Maigatter of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arnold Furlotte of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Leland Wall of Rochester Minn., and three brothers, Clifford, Arcel J., and Edgar Wolfe of Two Rivers; and seven grandchildren. For many years Wolfe was affiliated with St. Luke Court No. 1637, Catholic Order of Foresters and also was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Luke Church. Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 13, 1953 P.11 ********* The first June bride of which it is said there will be plenty here this year, was Miss Colette Beth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Beth,, who was joined in wedlock at St. Luke's church Tuesday morning to Leo Wolf, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Wolf. Rev. Father Hugo performed the marriage ceremony before a large gathering of friends and relatives. The bride was attired in white crepe de chine and carried roses and sweet peas. Simon Lesperance and Dorothy Beth and Luke Beth and Mary Neuman were the attending couples. A pleasant social time and wedding feast was enjoyed at the home of the bride's parents following the ceremony and the climax of the occasion was a dance at the Opera House in the evening. The couple will reside in this city although the groom is employed at the shipyards in Manitowoc. The Reporter, Thurs., June 5, 1919
MARY A. WOLF Mrs. Al A. Wolf, 74, of 803-25th St., Two Rivers, wife of a retired chief engineer on larger Great Lakes freighters, died Early Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for two weeks. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Wolf, nee Mary A. Lidral, was born Dec. 9, 1894, at Algoma, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Mraz Lidral. She graduated from Kewaunee County Normal School at Algoma and taught school in Door and Kewaunee counties as well as at Rotten, S.D. She was married Aug. 28, 1922, at Chicago, Il., to Al Wolf, after which the couple resided at Cleveland, Ohio, Chicago, Green Bay and Algoma before coming to Two Rivers in 1951. She was the first president of the Kewaunee County Women's Catholic Deanery and also was a member of the Catholic Women's Club, Ladies of St. Luke, Charitable Assn. and the Municipal Hospital Auxiliary. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Lippie of Munster, Ind., and Mrs. Walter Dugan of Silver Springs, Md.; a son, James of Green Bay; five sisters, Mrs. P. C. Gerhardt and Mrs. Frank Komoroski of Algoma, Mrs. William Oliver of Chicago Heights, Ill., Mrs. Louis Belleau of Green Bay and Mr. Lloyd Franson of Wisconsin Rapid; 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Thursday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 3, 1969 P.31
THERESA "TERRY" WOLF On June 2, 1993, after a lengthy illness, our beloved Terry passed from this life to be with her Lord and Saviour in Heaven. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 1993, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Terry was born in Waterford, Wis., on February 2, 1950, daughter of Dorothy Maurer and the late Elmer Maurer. She attended grade school and high school in Waterford. In September of 1977 she was married to Roger Wolf in Manitowoc and they currently resided at 1609 22nd Street, Two Rivers. Terry was employed by the Hamilton Memorial Home as a nurses aide and most recently by the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Roger; two daughters, Amanda and Rachael, both at home; her mother, Dorothy Maurer, Hales Corner, Wis.; her father and mother-in-law, Clarence and Jo Wolf, Brillion; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Donna Maurer, Butler, Wis.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann and Larry Longrie, Oconto, Dee Dee and Michael Maass, Hudson, Wis.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Warren and Diane Wolf, LaCrosse; other nieces, nephews, and many loving friends survive. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer, and one brother George Maurer. Friends may call at St. John's Lutheran Church on Saturday after 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. There will no (sic) Friday evening visitation. The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels are assisting the family with arrangements. A special thanks to the nurses and doctors of Two Rivers Community Hospital and the many friends who supported Terry and her family. Terry was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. Her strength was a source of inspiration to everyone. She will be sadly missed and loved forever by all. Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 1993 P. A2
ADELARD D. WOLFE A.D. Wolfe, 77, 1411 15th street, Two Rivers, an employe at Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company for nearly a quarter of a century, died at his home early Sunday morning following a stroke. Funeral services will be held from the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home Wednesday morning at 8:30 and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church. The Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo will officiate and interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Adelard D. Wolfe, was born in St. Celix, Canada on January 10, 1865 and settled in Coleman, Wis., with his parents when a young man. He operated a blacksmith shop in that city until he came to Two Rivers about 26 years ago. He married Emelia Baudry of Coleman on June 9, 1896 and for a short time the couple resided in Montreal, Canada and then returned to Coleman where Mr. Wolfe resumed the operation of his blacksmith shop. The Wolfes moved to Two Rivers in 1915 and for six months Mr. Wolfe was employed at the A. Baetz & Son blacksmith shop before entering the employ of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company. Mr. Wolfe retired in January 1941. He was in fair health up to the time that he suffered the stroke late Saturday night. Besides the widow he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. William Ammerman, Mrs. Eugene Maigatter, Mrs. Arnold Furlotte, all of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Leland Wall of Milwaukee; four sons, Leo, Clifford, Arcel and Edgar all of Two Rivers; two brothers, Marcel of Coleman and Ovela of Montreal, Canada; and 12 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc. funeral home until the time of the services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 Tuesday evening. Mr. Wolfe was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Luke's church for many years. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 31, 1942 P.2
AMELIA B. WOLFE Mrs. Amelia Wolfe, 84, formerly of Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient less than a day. She had been residing with a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Maigatter, of 1709 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, since the death of her husband 17 years ago. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wolfe, nee Amelia Beaudry, was born at Boston, Mass., June 25, 1878, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucy Beaudry. When she was a child she moved to Coleman, Wis., where in 1896 she was married to Adelard Wolfe. In 1916, the family moved to Two Rivers where the husband died in 1942. She was a member of St. Luke Altar Society and (sic) of Two Rivers and St. Theresa Society of St. Andrew parish, Manitowoc. She is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Arnold Furlotte, of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Leland Wall, of Winona, Minn.; three sons, Clifford, Arcel and Edgar Wolfe, of Two Rivers; a half-sister, Miss Agnes Spiegelhalter, of Boston and a half-brother, Henry Spiegelhalter, of Boston; 23 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. A daughter and son preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapels where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Two Rivers Reporter, March 25, 1963 P. M-13
ARCEL J. WOLFE Arcel J. Wolfe of 1709-29th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly at home Sunday morning. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels and at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wolfe was born at Coleman, son of the late Adelard and Amelia Wolfe. When he was a child the family came to Two Rivers where he attended St. Luke Parochial School. For many years he owned and operated Wolfe Drug Store. He married Ida Gilbert Jan. 20, 1930. He was a member of Two Rivers Elks Lodge No. 1380, Knights of Columbus and Two Rivers Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, a son, Alan (Cubby), of Madison, three sisters, Mrs. Eugene Miagatter, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Prisella Wall, of La Cresent, Minn., and Mrs. Eloise Furlotte, of Memphis, Tenn., and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where an Elks memorial service will be held at 7:15 and a family and Knights of Columbus service will be at 8:15. Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1975 P.3 ******** (01 Oct 1906/Jun 1975/SSDI)
CLIFFORD WOLFE Clifford E. Wolfe, 65, of 1417-15th St., Two Rivers, a longtime employe of Manitowoc Engineering Co., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Sunday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Wolfe was born at Coleman, March 14, 1904, a son of the late Adalore and Amelia Beaudry Wolfe. He attended Coleman schools and when he was a boy his family brought him to Two Rivers. For the past 28 years he was an employe of the Manitowoc Engineering Co. He was a member of Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles, the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the St. Luke Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn Jeranek; three sisters, Mrs. Eugene Maigatter of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arnold Furlott of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Leland Wall of Utica, Minn., and a brother, Arcel of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where memorial services will be conducted by the Eagles at 7 and the family memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 5, 1969 P. 3 ******** (14 Mar 1904/May 1969/SSDI)
EDGAR J. WOLFE Edgar J. Wolfe, 52, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, operator of Countryside Motel in the Town of Two Rivers, died early Thursday afternoon at University of Wisconsin Hospitals at Madison where he had been a patient nearly three weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Edgar Wolfe was born June 21, 1913, at Coleman, a son of the late Adelore (sic) and Amelia Beaudry Wolfe. When he was a child the family brought him to Two Rivers where he attended St. Luke Catholic School and was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1931. For a number of years he was engaged in the insurance business and later was employed at Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers, until illness forced his retirement. He was a member of St. Luke Holy Name Society, Mother of Hope Council 1957, Knights of Columbus, and was active for years in Boy Scout work in the county. Surviving are his wife, the former Hazel Vieau of Two Rivers, whom he married at Waukegan, Ill., in 1935; a daughter, Mrs. James Urbanek of Two Rivers; three sons, William of Chicago, Ill., and Richard and Robert at home; three sisters, Mrs. Eugene Maigatter of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arnold Furlotte of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Leland Wall of Minnesota; two brothers, Clifford and Arcel of Two Rivers, and eight grandchildren. A brother and sister preceeded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapels where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock this Friday evening by Knights of Columbus and at 7:30 by friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 13, 1966 P.13 ******** (21 Jun 1913/May 1966/SSDI)
HAZEL C. WOLFE Mrs. Hazel Wolfe, age 78, of 2911 40th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 1992, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday November 15, 1992, at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, the Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial to follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born in Two Rivers on February 5, 1914, daughter of the late Earl and Irma Schmidt Vieau. She attended grade school and High School in Two Rivers. She was married to Edgar Wolfe at Waukegan, Ill., in 1935. He preceded her in death May 12, 1966. Mrs. Wolfe was retired from the Paragon Electric Company. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, William and Lillian of Chicago, Ill., Richard and Kathleen, Green Bay, Robert and Karen, Brookfield; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and James Urbanek, Two Rivers; one brother, Alva Vieau, Milwaukee; three half-brothers, Lee Bechtelheimer, Brooksville, Fla., Alan Bechtelheimer, Tx., Wm. Roy Bechtelheimer, Fla.; two half-sisters, Leola Bechtelheimer, Ore., Ella Faye Kilgore, Fla.; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels on Thursday evening from 7 until 8 p.m. Memorials maybe made to the Cardiac Unit at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 1992 P. A2 ******* (02 Feb 1914/10 Nov 1992/SSDI)
IDA E. WOLFE Ida E. Wolfe, age 89, of Madison, Wis., passed away Saturday, February 28, 1998, at Oakwood Village, Madison. Funeral Services were held on Monday, March 2, 1998, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Madison. Rev. Kenneth J. Fiedler officiated. Burial was in Two Rivers. She was born June 15, 1908, in Manitowoc, daughter of Gustav and Nellie Gilbert. She married Arcel Wolfe in 1930. They lived in Two Rivers until Arcel's death in 1975. Ida moved to Madison where she was a member of Black Hawk Country Club and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Alan (Elaine) Wolfe; three grandchildren, Kim (Dr. Scott) Schemmel, Dubuque, Iowa, Debby (Michael) Palm, Rob (Sue) Wolfe, all of Madison; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Oakwood Foundation, Our Lady Queen of Peace Vision Campaign and Edgewood High School Endowment Fund. The Fitch-Lawrence-SanFilippo-Cress Funeral Home, Madison, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 1998 P. 2
ANNA K. WONDRASH DIES AT HOME EARLY SUNDAY Mrs. Thomas Wondrash Will Be Buried Wednesday Mrs. Thomas Wondrash, 72, a resident of Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties for 71 years died at her home on 21st street early Sunday morning. She had been in ill health for a number of years. Last January Mr. and Mrs. Wondrash observed their 52nd wedding anniversary here. Funeral services will be held from St. Luke's Catholic church Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, with the Rev. Father C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be at Holy Cross cemetery. The remains will be taken to the residence from the C.J. Jansky funeral home Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Wondrsh, nee Anna Johanek was born in Bohemia, March 5, 1861, and at the age of one year she immigrated to this country with her parents and settled in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county. On January 11, 1881 she was married to Thomas Wondrash, also an early resident of Carlton. The family remained at Carlton on the farm until 1913 when they removed to this city. Besides her husband she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Frank Hronek and Mrs. Peter Pribek of Manitowoc and Mrs. Stanley Pelnar of this city, and a son, Frank Wondrash, also of this city. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Anton Lukas of Antigo and two brothers, Wenzel Johanek of Chicago, and Joseph Johnek of Antigo. There are six grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 22, 1933 P.11
ANTON W. WONDRASH Anton Wenzel Wondrash, 56, an engineer at the Two Rivers Beverage Company since 1933, of 3621 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Friday evening at the Municipal hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Lukes Catholic church, Two Rivers. Born in Two Rivers in 1895, Mr. Wondrash married Miss Isabelle Mosuch 37 years ago in Two Rivers. During his earlier days he was employed at the Pail factory and the Aluminum Goods company. In 1929 he moved to Kaukauna where he assumed the position of superintendent of the Fox River Valley Veneer and the Basket factory. In 1933 Mr. Wondrash and the family returned to Two Rivers where he accepted a position as an engineer at the Two Rivers Beverage Company. During February, Mr. Wondrash became ill and was forced to leave his post. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, ZCBJ lodge, Holy Name Society of St. Lukes and a member of local No. 297 Brewers and Malsters Union of Manitowoc. Survivors are his wife; four sons, John, Richard, Joseph and Kenneth of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Willams of Milwaukee, Mrs. Wallace Lonzo of Zanders Corners, and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers, after 10 a.m. Sunday where the rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 9, 1951 P.4 ********** Anton Wondrash and Isabelle Mosuch were married at St. Luke's church Wednesday morning, Rev. Hugo performed the ceremony. The groom is a son of Wenzel Wondrash, a millwright for the Two Rivers Woodenware Co., and the bride is a daughter of John Mosuch, well known here who now resides at Neenah. The Reporter, Sat., May 16, 1914
CHARLES A. WONDRASH Charles A. Wondrash, 59, of 1808-14th st., Two Rivers, night supervisor in the shear room of the street plant of Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Two Rivers, Hospital, where he had been a patient since Monday. He had been treated for a heart condition the past two years. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Rev. Alphonse Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wondrash was born June 29, 1899, at Lena, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Annie Sepple Wondrash He attended the Lena Elementary school and was graduated in 1917 from Lena High School. He then enlisted in the Navy in World War I, serving four years as a cook on a navy transport. Returning, he enrolled in an electrical engineering course at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. After two years he entered the employ of the Western Electric Co. in Chicago where he worked until 1927 when the family came to Two Rivers. He was an employe of the Hamilton firm for more than 30 years and was a member of the company's Thirty- Year-Club and the Goodfellowship Club. He was also affiliated with the Holy Name Society of St. Mark parish. Mr. Wondrash was an ardent fisherman over the years he lived in Two Rivers. Surviving are his wife, the former Goldie Dahle, whom he married in Chicago in 1921; a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Meisner of Milwaukee; two sons, Donald of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Leo with the U.S. Air Force in Hawaii; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Cannall of Arlington Heights, Ill., Mrs. Al Knutson of Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. Earl Davidson of Lakewood, Fla., and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Rev. George Beth, pastor of St. Mark Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 7, 1959 P.7
CLARA A. WONDRASH Mrs. Clara Wondrash, 83, a resident of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 2615 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died early Tuesday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Melvin Henrichs will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wondrash, nee Clara Muench was born May 3, 1895 in Merrill, Wis., daughter of the late Christian and Catherine Behrens Muench. She was married to Frank Wondrash August 26, 1919 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs. Wondrash was a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Otto (Evelyn) Boretsky of Holiday, Fla., and several nieces and nephews. Three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday morning in the church until the time of service. A Senior Citizens memorial service will be 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 17, 1978 page 3 ******** (b. 3 May 1895/d. May 1978/SSDI)
DONALD C. WONDRASH (d. 2010) Donald C. Wondrash, age 88, of 923 Laduron Dr., Mishicot, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on May 16, 1922, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Charles and Goldie (Dahlke) Wondrash. They moved to the Two Rivers area in 1929. He graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1941 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November of 1942. He spent the next three and a half years in the Naval Aviation branch, serving with the Fleet Air Wing No. 2 at Kaneoke Bay, Hawaii. He was a turret mechanic and aerial gunner on Navy PB4Y1's and 2's patrol bombers with the rank of P.O. 1st class. On June 14, 1952, he married the former Florence Micoliczyk of Cooperstown. Don was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing of Two Rivers for 45 years, retiring in 1985. He was an avid fisherman and bow hunter. Don was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 1248 of Two Rivers, along with being a 50+ year member of the Wisconsin Bow Hunters and NE WI Sport Fishermen. Don enjoyed fishing, spending time with family, woodworking, and napping with his cat. Don is survived by his loving wife of 58½ years: Florence; one son: Patrick (Sandra) Wondrash of Francis Creek; one daughter: Donna (Jim) Seefeldt of Appleton; one grandson: Travis (Jenna) Wondrash, serving in the U.S. Navy stationed in Rota, Spain; two granddaughters: Missy Seefeldt of Appleton and Lindsay Seefeldt (fiancé, Casey Pederson) of Greenfield; two great-granddaughters: Taylor and Mason Wondrash of Rota, Spain. He is further survived by a sister: Dorothy (Gilbert) Meisner of Wauwatosa; a brother: Leo (Eunice) Wondrash of Brownsville; brothers-in-law: Larry (Mona) Micoliczyk of Kewaunee, Al (Phyllis) McCole of Green Bay, Gene (Lolita) Micoliczyk of San Diego, Calif.; and sister- in-law: Alvina (Richard) Robertson of Mason; along with numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by many relatives and fishing, hunting and Navy buddies. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Paul Paider with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military honors will be accorded immediately following the Mass by members of V.F.W. Post No. 1248 and American Legion Post No. 165 of Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, on Monday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. A prayer service led by the Rev. Paul Paider will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. The family would like to thank the staff at the Aurora Dialysis Center of Manitowoc for their continued support over the years, as well as the staff from the Aurora Visiting Nurses Association Hospice, especially Bev, for their kind words and compassionate hearts. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 11, 2010
DONALD W. WONDRASH (d. 1989) Donald W. Wondrash, 56, of 2535 41st Street, Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, July 17, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wondrash was born December 27, 1932 at Two Rivers, son of the late Peter P. and Lucille M. King Wondrash. He married the former Barbara L. Lawrence on October 7, 1964 at Two Rivers. Mr. Wondrash was employed by Kelvinator and Mirro Corporation for many years. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; a son, Chad Edward Wondrash at home; a daughter, Debra Jean Wondrash at home; a brother, Eldon Wondrash of Milwaukee; a sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Paul Christensen of Manitowoc; four nephews, a niece, a great niece and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Norbert and Eileen Lawrence of Two Rivers. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm Wednesday. Prayer service will be held at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 18, 1989 page B6 ********* [bur. 07-20-1989/age 56 yrs.] (27 Dec 1932/17 Jul 1989/SSDI)
EMMAH ROSE WONDRASH Emmah Rose Wondrash, infant daughter of Kristian C. and Gina M. Brunig Wondrash, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Private family services were held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service was Rev. Larry Seidl. Survivors include her maternal grandparents, Gary and Janice Brunig, Two Rivers; maternal great grandmothers, Angeline Hoffman, Eleanor Brunig, both of Manitowoc; paternal grandparents, Richard and Kathleen Wondrash, Two Rivers; paternal great grandparents, LeRoy and Rosemary Borths, Two Rivers; three aunts and one uncle, Scott and Lisa Stechmesser, Two Rivers, Tamara Wondrash, Two Rivers, Cynthia Wondrash, Two Rivers. Emmah was preceded in death by her maternal great grandfathers, Donald Brunig and John Hoffman; paternal great grandparents, Richard and Leona Wondrash. Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 2001 P. A10
FRANK J. WONDRASH Frank J. Wondrash, 80, of 2615 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Monday night at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wondrash was born April 22, 1895, at Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Anna Johnek Wondrash. He served in the U.S. Army in World War I. He married Clara Mench Aug. 26, 1919, at Manitowoc. He was employed at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, for 11 years and Two Rivers brewery for 30 years, retiring in 1955. He was a member of Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706, February Club, Squeakers Sip Club, Ameican Legion, Veterans of World War I and Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, a sister, Mrs. Julia Pribek Lijewski, of Manitowoc and nephews and nieces. Four brothers and six sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 4 p.m. Wednesday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, July 8, 1975 ******* (22 Apr. 1895/July 1975/SSDI)
GOLDIE WONDRASH Goldie M. Wondrash, age 91, formerly of 1808 14th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning October 21, 1993, at the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Beaudry officiating with burial at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born May 8, 1902, in Marathon County, daughter of the late William and Ella Williams Dahlke. She attended school at Nielsville. In 1921 she was married to Charles Wondrash in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1959. She had been employed at the Mirro Aluminum Company and taught at Two Rivers Vocational School and was an employee with Schuette's Department Store. She was a member of St. Mark's Altar Society. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald C. and Florence Wondrash, Mishicot, Leo C. and Eunice Wondrash, Wauwautosa; a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy Ann and Gilbert Meissner, Wauwautosa; three sisters, Bobbe Maupin, Bloomfield, Mo., Dorothy Grassman, Lynn, Wis., Fern Lucas, Marshfield, Wis.; ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. Preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at St. Mark's Catholic Church after 10 a.m. on Saturday until the time of services. The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels are assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 22, 1993 P. A2
ISABELLE "ELIZABETH" WONDRASH Mrs. Anton (Elizabeth) Wondrash, 76, of 2215 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Friday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Wondrash was born March 14, 1895, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Orth Mosuch. She was married in 1913 at Two Rivers to Anton Wondrash, who preceded her in death in 1951. A member of the Ladies of St. Luke Church and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, she is survived by four sons, John, Richard, Joseph and Kenneth, of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. William (Vera) Holms, of Appleton, 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday. A memorial service is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 24, 1971 ******* Anton Wondrash and Isabelle Mosuch were married at St. Luke's church Wednesday morning, Rev. Hugo performed the ceremony. The groom is a son of Wenzel Wondrash, a millwright for the Two Rivers Woodenware Co., and the bride is a daughter of John Mosuch, well known here who now resides at Neenah. The Reporter, Sat., May 16, 1914
KENNETH A. WONDRASH Kenneth A. Wondrash, 59, of 3210 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, Feb. 14, at University Hospital, Madison. Private service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wondrash was born Dec. 11, 1921, at Two Rivers, son of the late Aanton and Isabelle Mosuch. He was in the service during World War II. He married Florence Schmidt, Oct. 27 1945, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Wondrash was postal window clerk at the Two Rivers post office. He was a member and captain of the 1941 State Basketball Championship team and was chosen All State Center that year. Survivors include his wife, a son, Jon of Two Rivers: a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Judy) Litersky of Morton, Ill.: three brothers, John, Richard and Joseph of Two Rivers and a grandson, Aaron. There will be no Sunday visitation. Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Inc., Two Rivers, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 1981 p.3
LUCILLE WONDRASH Lucille M. Wondrash, 77, of 1123 Madison Street, Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning, January 25, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Beaudry will officiate with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wondrash was born December 4, 1911 in Masonville, Michigan, daughter of the late Alex and Clara Rouleau King. She married Peter P. Wondrash on May 31, 1932 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1988. Mrs. Wondrash was employed for several years as a clerk at the city Dairy. She was a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens, Citizens Chorus and the Senior Center Dartball Team. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald and Barbara Wondrash of Two Rivers, and Elson Wondrash of Milwaukee; a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Paul Christensen of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; a great grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 6 pm to 8 pm Thursday. Parish Memorial service will be held at 6:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Jan. 25, 1989 page 8 ********* (4 Dec. 1911/Jan. 1989/SSDI)
MARIE M. WONDRASH Mrs. Raymond (Marie M.) Wondrash, 68, of 1032-31st St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, June 8, at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wondrash was born July 22, 1914, at Green Bay, daughter of the late Arnold and Lillian Kocha Volm. She was married to Raymond Wondrash Aug. 1, 1934, at Annunciation Catholic Church, Green Bay. She had been employed with Paragon Electric Company until her retirement. Since 1971, she owned and operated Ree's Ceramics. She was a member of Two Rivers Eagles Auxiliary, Denmark and Two Rivers VFW Auxiliary, P.E.C.O. and R.E.A.C., Two Rivers Senior citizens and Concerned Hearts Club of Green Bay. Survivors include her husband, Raymond, three sons, A.O. (Corky) Wondrash of El Cajon, Calif., Robert Wondrash of Mission Veijo, Calif., and Charles Wondrash of Two Rivers; four daughters, Mrs. Donald (Marge) Shavlik and Mrs. Gerald (Lois) LeClair of Two Rivers, Mrs. Dale (Mary Ann) Valentine of Luxemburg and Mrs. Steven (Lue Ann) Moesler of Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Roger (Angeline) Shaha and Mrs. Joseph (Lillian) Brunner of Green Bay, 17 grandchildren and a great grandson, Ryan Lee Thomas of Dover, N.H. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Friday. An Eagles Auxiliary memorial service will be at 6 p.m., a Two Rivers VFW Auxiliary service will be at 6:30 p.m. and a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. by a friend of the family, Father John Penzenstadler. Herald Times Reporter, June 9, 1983 P. 3
PETER WONDRASH Peter P. Wondrash, 83, of 1123 Madison St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, March 6, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Gary Crevier will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wondrash was born August 10, 1904 at Two Rivers, son of the late Joseph and Veronica Doncheck Wondrash. He married Lucille King, May 31, 1932 at Two Rivers. Mr. Wondrash was employed at Hamilton Industries for 31 years, retiring 16 years ago. He was a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, Lucille, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald and Barbara Wondrash of Two Rivers and Eldon Wondrash of Milwaukee; a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Paul Christensen of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 6 pm to 8 pm this Monday where a memorial service will be 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 7, 1988 page 14 ******** (10 Aug 1904/06 Mar 1988/SSDI)
RAYMOND P. WONDRASH Raymond P. Wondrash, 75, of 1018-31st Street, Two Rivers, died Wednesday, April 18, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wondrash was born on September 25, 1914, at Green Bay, son of the late Oldrich and Anna Schumacher Wondrash. He married the former Marie Volm on August 1, 1934, in Green Bay. She preceded him in death on June 8, 1983. He was a truck driver for Schwerman Trucking and Les Johnson Cartage, retiring in 1980. Mr. Wondrash was a member of Retired Teamsters Local 75, concerned Heart Club of Green Bay and R.E.A.C. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, A.O. (Corky) and Jackie Wondrash of ElCajon, California, Robert and Jane Wondrash of Mission Veijo, California, Charles and Mary Wondrash of Two Rivers; four daughters and sons-in-law, Marge and Donald Shavlik of Two Rivers, Lois and Gerald LeClair of Two Rivers, Mary Ann and Dale Valentine of Luxemburg, Wisconsin, Lu Ann and Stephen Moesler of Two Rivers; two sisters, Marion Habeck of Two Rivers, Alice Graczyk of Denmark; 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; and a very special friend, Sister Alexa Rollmann of Silver Lake College. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
THOMAS J. WONDRASH TWO RIVERS, (Special)-Thomas J. Wondrash, 80, died at 8:45 a.m. today at the home, 1708 21st street. Funeral services will be held from the Jansky Funeral home Monday at 8:30 a.m. and from St. Luke's Cahtolic church at 9. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Mr. Wondrash was born in Bohemia on November 15, 1856. He came to this country with his parents when he was 10 years old. The family settled on a farm in Kewaunee county, and Mr. Wondrash came to Two Rivers in 1913. He had been employed at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Peter Pribek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Frank Hronek of Kingsbridge and Mrs. Stanley Pelnar of Two Rivers and one son, Frank of Two Rivers. Mrs. Wondrash, nee Anna Johanek, died four years ago. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 20, 1937 P. 2
EDWARD WOTACHECK JR. (d. 1928) Little Edward Wotacheck Jr., the 10 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wotacheck Sr., of 1921 Roosevelt Avenue, died suddenly last night at home. Manitowoc Herald News, Thurs., March 29, 1928 page 11 ****** Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wotocheck, are bereaved over the loss of their ten months old son, Edward Jr., who passed away at the home, 1921 Roosevelt Ave., about seven o'clock last week Wednesday night with pneumonia. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the St. Mark's church, Rev. P.J. Nilles, officiating. Interment was at Holy Cross. Two Rivers Reporter - Chronicle - April 5, 1928
EDWARD H. WOTACHEK (d. 1981) Edward H. Wotachek, 76, of 2318-44th St., Two Rivers, died early Tuesday morning, March 3, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wotachek was born Feb. 21, 1905, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, son of the late Henry and Anna Schleis Wotachek. He married Rose Mandek Aug. 31, 1926, at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Wotachek had been a machinist with Kahlenberg Manufacturing Company for 46 years, retiring in 1970. He was a member of ZCBJ Lodge of Two Rivers and Men of Holy Redeemer. Survivors include his wife, Rose, a son-in-law, Arthur Kirchen of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Delores) Kirchen and an infant son preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Wednesday. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter,March 3, 1981 P.3 ******* Four brothers and a sister who preceded Edward H. Wotachek in death were inadvertently omitted in Tuesday's obituary. Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 1981 P. 3 ******** Miss Rose Mandek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Mandek, 1925 Roosevelt Ave., became the bride of Edward Wotocheck of this city. The ceremony took place at St. Mark's church, Rev. P.J. Nilles officiating. Only immediate friends and relatives attended. The newlyweds left immediately for a weeks honeymoon trip. Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Sept. 3, 1926 ******** (21 Feb 1905/Mar 1981/SSDI)
ROSE WOTACHEK On Feb. 29, 2004 Rose Wotachek began her long awaited journey to unite with her family and the Lord. She passed peacefully at Shady Lane Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O?Brien. Rose was born Aug. 31, 1907 in Austria, daughter of the late Sebastian and Catherine Craft Mandek. The family came through Ellis Island in 1912 and settled in Two Rivers. On Aug. 31, 1926, she married Edward H. Wotachek at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1981. Rose was a homemaker until later years when she became employed at Schwartz Manufacturing Company retiring in 1970. She was active in the ladies church organizations and the Two Rivers Senior Center. Rose enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, baking and especially a good game of cards. Survivors include three grandchildren: Mary (Bob) Oakleaf, Chicago, Ill.; Judy Kirchen and her special friend, Randy LaPointe, Green Bay; Charles (Mina) Kirchen, Ely, Nev.; five great-grandchildren: Brenda (Jerry) Czekala, Two Rivers; Jennifer Kirchen, Las Vegas, Nev.; David Kirchen, Ely, Nev.; Amanda Hein, Two Rivers; Alexander Hein, Two Rivers; two great-great-grandchildren: Darik Voss, Manitowoc; Kendrah Czekala, Two Rivers; a son-in-law: Arthur Kirchen, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter: Dolores; and infant son, Edward; three sisters: Magdaline Kakuk, Theresa Busch, Josephine Lantange; and a special friend, Mary Kakuk. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane and Wildwood Estates for their loving care and to Dr. Gary Schmidt. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, 2004 ******** Miss Rose Mandek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Mandek, 1925 Roosevelt Ave., became the bride of Edward Wotocheck of this city. The ceremony took place at St. Mark's church, Rev. P.J. Nilles officiating. Only immediate friends and relatives attended. The newlyweds left immediately for a weeks honeymoon trip. Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Sept. 3, 1926 ******** (31 Aug 1907/01 Feb 2004/SSDI)
ANTON WOTOCHEK Anton Wotochek, 59, night watchman at the Hamilton plant in Two Rivers for 25 years, died early today at the Two Rivers municipal hospital. He was ill six weeks. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the St. Lukes Catholic church, Two Rivers. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Mr. Wotochek was born in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county in 1880 He was married there to Miss Mary Dufek 27 years ago. Twenty-five years ago the couple came to Two Rivers. The deceased was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge and of the Hamilton Goodfellowship club. Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Wilbert Kupsch, of Two Rivers; one brother, Louis Wotochek of Kewaunee; one sister, Mrs. Anna Kolman, Chicago; and four grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 22, 1939 P.4
MARY WOTOCHEK Mrs. Anton Remes, 65, of 2103 Garfield Street, Two Rivers, died Saturday afternoon at her home. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers, with interment in Holy Cross cemetery. She was born Mary Dufek in Czechoslovakia in 1881 and at the age of 18 years settled in Kewaunee. While there she was married to Anton Wotochek and the couple moved to Two Rivers 40 years ago. Mr. Wotochek died in 1939. In 1944 she was married to Mr. Remes. He died in 1946. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. WIlbert Kupsch; two brothers, John and Joseph Dufek of Ashland, and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1949 P.2 ******* (Note: first husband Anton Wotochek; second husband Anton Remes.)
ALFRED M. WOZNEY Alfred M. "Woz" Wozney, of 1619 24th St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family. Alfred was born Jan. 4, 1935, in Independence, son of the late Joseph and Francis. He was a graduate of Bloomer High School in Bloomer, class of 1953. Al served this country by enlisting in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959 during the Korean War era. On July 24, 1987, he married the former Mary Sladky in Manitowoc. Al was a contract estimator for Hamilton Manufacturing for 33 years and was a long-time member of the Two Rivers Eagles Aerie 2433. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, dart ball, cribbage and especially spending time with his family. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by one son: Jeffrey R. Wozney; one brother: Mark Johnson; one brother-in-law: Bob Bukowski; and his mother-in-law: Ursula Sladky. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will the Rev. Daniel Schuster with burial to immediately follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military rites will be accorded by Naval Personnel NOSC from Green Bay with support from the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion posts. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The visitation will continue on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Wozney family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Stand Up for Cancer are appreciated in Al's name. Alfred's family would like to thank the Aurora Medical Center nurses and staff, the Aurora Hospice, and Dr. (private) for their compassionate care shown to Al. Alfred will be remembered as a gentle and kindhearted, fun-loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be sadly missed by all. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 14, 2008
JEFFREY WOZNEY Jeffrey Wozney, 20, of 1022 21st St., Two Rivers, died March 28 as the result of a drowning accident. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhymer will officiate and burieal will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wozney was born Dec. 2, 1960, at Chippewa Falls, son of Alfred M. Wozney and Sally Tower Wozney. Survivors include his father of Two Rivers, his mother of Marinette, a sister, Jennifer of Two Rivers and paternal grandmonther, Mrs. Frances Johnson of Bloomer, Wis. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 6 p.m. friday. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1981 p.3 ******** [bur. Apr. 25, 1981]
BRUNO WOZNIAK Bruno Wozniak, 63, 1413 School St., Two Rivers, died Saturday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had been a patient since Monday. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born in Poland in 1888, and when a young man immigrated to this country, settling in northern Wisconsin. In Superior in 1939 he married Sophie Maciora. Several months later the couple moved to Antigo and nine years ago to Two Rivers. For a number of years he was a welder at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Beside his wife he leaves a daughter, Helen, and a son, John, both at home; two sisters and two brothers in Poland, and another sister, Mrs. Stanley Staciewicz of Chicago. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers from noon Tuesday until hour of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 24, 1952 P.2
JOHN WOZNIAK John B. (Jack) Wozniak, age 51, of 2516-41st St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, January 14, 1995, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 1995, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born May 25, 1943, son of the late Bruno Wozniak and Sopie Maciora Wozniak. Jack was a graduate of Washington High School with the class of 1961. He married the former Margaret M. Ahearn, July 16, 1966, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Jack served in the United States Army from 1966 through 1969 including a tour in Viet Nam. He was employed at Fisher Hamilton Scientific for 33 years and was named employee of the year in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Marge Wozniak, Two Rivers; one son, Mark Wozniak, Madison; one daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Wayne Wallace, Jefferson, Wis.; his mother, Sophie Sobol, Two Rivers; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Robert Vaclavik, Jacksonville, Fla., Janet and Dennis Belz, Two Rivers, Irene and David Destree, Two Rivers; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Marie Ahearn, Two Rivers; three sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary and Philip Rehrauer, Two Rivers, Patricia and Francis Duffy, Manitowoc, Tom and Jody Ahearn, Franklin, Wis. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Walter Sobol. Friends may call TONIGHT at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers from 5-8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. by Rev. David Beaudry. Memorials may be made to the St. Mark's Renovation Fund. A special thanks to Mary and Phil, Drs. Goodwin and Barylak, Two Rivers Clinic employees, Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Oncology staff, Manitowoc Clinic, Oncology Department and Hospice. Your special love and support helped us through a difficult time in our lives and will never be forgotten. Jack, we'll miss your eternal smile and genuine willingness to lend a helping hand. Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1995 P. A2
BABY WUNSCH (d. 1932) Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Wunsch are the parents of a baby girl born at the hospital this morning Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 25, 1932 p.11 ********* (Note: I could find no notice of the death of a Wunsch baby in the newspaper, but I did find a notice of birth. Chances are, this is the child that died.)
GARY PAUL WUNSCH Funeral services for Gary P. Wunsch, 19, of 2515-37th St., Two Rivers, who was drowned in the Manitowoc River at Manitowoc, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Mr. Wunsch was born Aug. 3, 1951, at Manitowoc, son of Melvin and Margaret Clark Wunsch. He attended Holy Redeemer Parochial School and was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1969. For a period he was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where memorial services wil be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 21, 1971 ******** [cremated]
HENRY WUNSCH Henry Wunsch, 70, of 2012 School street, Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, where he had been a patient for a week. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Lukes church in Two Rivers. He was born on his parents farm near Luxemburg, Kewaunee county, in 1867 and moved to Marathon county when a young man. He married Miss Theresa Daul in 1899. They resided on a farm for 17 years until he retired and moved to Two Rivers 17 years ago. He is survived by the widow and one son, Leopold, of Two Rivers. There are two grandchildren. Also surviving a brother, Bernard Wunsch, of Wausau. The body is at the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, and may be viewed from 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 o'clock Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 17, 1946 P.2
LEOPOLD WUNSCH In failing health for the past nine years, Leopold Wunsch, 54, died Wednesday night at his home at 1306 19th St., Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Leopold Wunsch was born in 1898 in Marathon County, a son of the late Henry and Theresa Daul Wunsch. In 1928 Caroline Young of Halder, Wis., was married to Mr. Wunsch. Soon after the couple came to Two Rivers, where they resided since. For a number of years..(line underinked)..of the Manitowoc Ship Building Company. Besides his wife, he leaves his mother who resided with him, and a daughter, Bernice at home, and a son, Ervin of Two Rivers. There are two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 7 p.m. Thursday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 17, 1952 P.22
THRESIA WUNSCH Mrs. Theresa (sic) Wunsch, 79?, who had been making her home with a grandson, Ervin Wunsch, of 2700 12th St., Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon at Two Rivers, Municipal Hospital. Funeral service will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, _______ will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wunsch, nee Theresa Daul, was born Aug. 27, 1877, in Marathon County, daughter of the late Jacob and Adelaide Bentz Daul. She was married May 6, 1900, in Marathon County to Henry Wunsch. The family came to Two Rivers in 1927 where Mr. Wunsch died in 1946. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anna Bever? and Mrs. Rose Steder of Two Rivers, two brothers, Jacob and Frank Daul of Halder Marathon County, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, Leopold, died in Two Rivers in 1952. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be relocated at 7:45 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 30, 1957 P.25
CECILIA WYSZYNSKI Mrs. Nick Wyszynski, 66, died at her home, 2311 Monroe St., Two Rivers, Friday afternoon after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church. A solemn Requiem High Mass will be said with Msgr. C.V. Hugo as celebrant, the Rev. Patrick McMahon as deacon and the Rev. John Schmitt as sub-deacon. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Wyszynski was born in Kewaunee County in 1885. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Schulski. She was married to Nick Wyszynski in 1922 in Milwaukee and the couple came to Two Rivers where they remained. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary and the Altar Society of St. Luke Church. Survivors are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. A. J. Schmitt of Oshkosh, Mr. Milton Allie of Two Rivers and Mrs. James O. Crosby of Bronxville, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Mydoch of Crivitz and Mrs. Dora Cherowsky of Milwaukee; and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home in Two Rivers from 2 p.m. Sunday until time of services. The rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary are asked to be present in a group at 7:15 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 19, 1952 P.2 ******* [Cecelia Wyszynski]
FRANK WYSZYNSKI F. WYSZYNSKI DIES OF TUMOR Was Patient At Hospital In City For Two Years Frank Wyszynski, 31, a patient in the Two Rivers Municipal hospital for two years, died there at 11:45 a.m. today of a brain tumor from which he had been suffering for five years. Mrs. Wyszynski was a familiar figure at the hospital. He was not confined to his bed continuously but was able to be around enough to make many friends. He had the sympathy and friendship of the entire institution. Before he was taken ill, Mr. Wyszynski was employed as an electrician at the Aluminum Goods plant No. 1. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St.Luke's Catholic church. Mr. Wyszynski was born in Two Rivers May 21, 1901, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Wyszynski. Eight years ago he married Margaret Ruthmansdorfer. There is one son Warren, aged 5. The survivors also include four sisters, Mrs. William Voelker, Mrs. Frank Borusky, Mrs. Frank Ruthmansdorfer, and Miss Katherine Wyszynski, the latter of Greenwich, Conn., and four brothers, Nicholas and Michael of Two Rivers, George of Manitowoc Rapids, and Henry. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 23, 1932 P.9 ********* Mother and Son at Hospital The saying that troubles don't come singly was illustrated in the family of Wenzel Wyzinski this week. Frank, a son twelve years of age fell on an icy walk Sunday striking his eye on a piece of glass frozen to the ice. He was taken to the hospital at Green Bay. It was feared that he would lose his sight but that fortunately has been saved. His mother accompanied him to Green Bay and show she fell and broke her leg and is also confined at the hospital. The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 7, 1914 ********* Marriage of Frank/Margaret Wyszynski The marriage of Frank Wyszynski and Miss Margaret Ruthmansdorfer was solemnized at St. Luke's Church Wednesday morning in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives. The attending couple was Leo Schultz and Zena Wyszynski. The newlyweds departed on a wedding trip after duly celebrating the event at the home of the bride. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 8, 1922 ******** (Haven't been able to locate Margaret)
NICHOLAS WYSZYNSKI Nicholas J. Wyszynski, 93, formerly of 2311 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died Monday evening, April 7, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wyszynski was born Feb. 5, 1887, at Two Rivers, son of the late Wenzel and Bertha Krueger Wyszynski. He married Mary McCormick Feb. 5, 1912. She died in 1952. He was a retired foreman from Mirro Corporation and a member of Catholic Order of Foresters and Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) Meyer and Mrs. Milton (Marion) Allie of Two Rivers and Mrs. Elizabeth Crosby of Hanover, N.H.; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Clara) Ruthmansdorfer of Two Rivers; 12 grandchildren, 30 great grand- children and a great great granddaughter. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Wednesday, where a Senior Citizen service will be at 6 p.m. and a memorial service at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 1980 P.3 ******** (05 Feb 1887/Apr 1980/SSDI)
ANTON F. YAKOUBEK Anton F. Jakoubek(sic), 72, of 2104 Madison St., Two Rivers, retired plant superintendent at Metal Ware Corp., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Jakoubek was born Nov. 17, 1899, at Prague, Czechoslovakia, son of the late Frank and Josephine Zobek Jakoubek. When he was four the family brought him to this country, settling at Oconto. In 1915, the family moved to Two Rivers. He was a 42-year employe of the Metal Ware Corp., and for many years until his retirement in 1965 he had been the plant superintendent. He was a member of St. Luke Holy Name Society and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Besides his wife, the former Ella Wotachek, whom he married at Menominee, Mich., May 9, 1924, he leaves two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two sisters, Mrs. Julius P. Everson and Mrs. Casimir Markowski, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Frank, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Alfred, of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Tuesday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1972 ******** [Anton Fran. Yakoubek] (17 Nov. 1899/Mar. 1972/SSDI) ******** Marriage of Anton/Ella Yakoubek WED IN SECRET Another couple to bow to the will of Cupid in secret were Miss Ella Wotachek and Anton Yakubek,, both of this city. They were married on May 15 at Menominee, Mich., without telling a soul until later. The couple have taken up their residence in this city. The Reporter, Fri., May 30, 1924
EDWARD JULIUS YAKOUBEK Edward J. Yakoubek, age 75, of 2100 Madison Street, Two Rivers, died on Friday afternoon June 14, 2002 at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday June 17, 2002 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Ed was born on April 3, 1927 in Two Rivers, son of the late Anton and Ella Wotachek Yakoubek. He attended St. Luke Catholic School, and Washington High School, Two Rivers, class of 1945. Ed married June Marie Besaw on August 3, 1946 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was employed at the Metal Ware Corporation for 46 years, retiring in 1990 as plant superintendent. Ed enjoyed traveling, deer hunting and fishing, especially his yearly fishing trip to Canada with his son (private), and friend (private). Other hobbies that Ed enjoyed were chip carving, gardening, feeding the birds and reading. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers and Holy Name Society, Manitowoc County Genealogy Society, Wisconsin Czechs Inc., Czechs of Norman, W.F.L.A. Lodge #142, T.P.A., N.R.A., and the Wisconsin Czech Choraliers. Survivors include his wife June of Two Rivers, a daughter and son in law: Connie and Daniel Devroy Sr., Brillion, a son and daughter in law; Gary and Sue Yakoubek, DePere, eight grandchildren: Brenda Devroy and special friend Perry Heinrich, Brillion, Dan and Michelle Devroy Jr., Reedsville, Ken and Bonnie Devroy, Brillion, Jerome and Barbara Daanen, Racine, Patrick and Cheri Daanen, DePere, Tiffany Yakoubek, and Misty Yakoubek, Green Bay, nine great grandchildren: Kurtis and Christopher Sharpless, Kesiree and Daniell Devroy, Autumn Devroy, Ashley Devroy, McKenzie Daanen, James and Leanne Daanen, a brother and sister in law, Dale and Nancy Yakoubek, Two Rivers, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Terry and Sandy Besaw, Cecil, Wi., two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Veda and Alvin Rathsack Sr., Gillett, Yvonne and Jeff Coulthard, Sr. Menasha. Ed was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law; Edward C. and Veda Lahn Besaw. The family will greet relatives and friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. on Monday June 17, 2002 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The family wishes to extend a Thank You to Dr. Yetter, the nurses at Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, the V.N.A. Hospice, especially Nancy and Greg for their loving care and support, and also to Rev's Larry Seidl and William O'Brien and Sr. Dorothy. A special Thank You to the neighbors and friends who assisted and supported Ed and June in our time of need. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assiting the family with funeral arramgements. Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 2002 p.A6
ELLA R. YAKOUBEK Ella R. Yakoubek, 82, of 2104 Madison St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 14, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Yakoubek was born Oct. 12, 1899, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Ludwig and Barbara Schleis Wotachek. She was married to Anton Yakoubek, May 9, 1924, at Menominee, Mich. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Luke. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and June, and Dale and Nancy of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Christina Petrashek of Mishicot, and Mrs. John (Rose) Smongeski of Two Rivers; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Tuesday where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 20, 1982 P. 3 ******** [bur. 09-22-1982/age 82 yrs.] (11 Oct 1899/Sep 1982/SSDI) ******** Marriage of Anton/Ella Yakoubek WED IN SECRET Another couple to bow to the will of Cupid in secret were Miss Ella Wotachek and Anton Yakubek,, both of this city. They were married on May 15 at Menominee, Mich., without telling a soul until later. The couple have taken up their residence in this city. The Reporter, Fri., May 30, 1924
LORRAINE YANDA Mrs. Richard Yanda, 40, of 1034 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon en route to Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Yanda, nee Lorraine Vanne, was born June 2, 1930, at Two Rivers, daughter of Raymond and Rita Lesperance Vanne. She attended St. Luke Parochial School. She was married to Richard Yanda at Manitowoc April 18, 1969. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 1, 1971 (Note: Apparently the wrong cemetery was named in the obituary)
ARTHUR YELMENE Arthur Yelemene (sic), 65, a salesman in Green Bay, died Monday night after being a patient at the St. Vincent hospital there for the past month. A native of Manitowoc county, he was born in Gibson in 1886. As a boy he attended the Jambo Creek school after which he learned the mason trade. About 30 years ago he moved to Duluth, Minn., where he operated a grocery store for 10 years, moving at that time to Green Bay to take a positon as salesman with the Home Insulation company. He has been with the firm since. His survivors include two children: Arthur J., of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. George Mc Gimmis of Duluth; four grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Wilbert Lesperance and Mrs. Orin Dodge of Two Rivers and Mrs. Reuben Heier of Spokane, Wash.; four brothers, Edward of Manitowoc, William of Madison, Wallace of Green Bay and Hermus of Two Rivers. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 20, 1951 p.2 ********* Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mark's Catholic church, Two Rivers, for Arthur Yelmene, 65, a salesman who died in Green Bay Monday night, and who has two sisters and a brother residing in Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Wagner will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery, Two Rivers. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers from 7 o'clock Wednesday night until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 o'clock Thursday night. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 21, 1951 P.2
HERMUS YELMENE Hermus Yelmene, 52, of 2306 11th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 8:45 a.m. Thursday while at his work in the rolling mill of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. at Manitowoc, where he had been employed for more than 10 years. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Yelmene was born in the Town of Mishicot on Feb. 22, 1902, a son of the late Peter and Louise Roullier Yelmene. In 1918 he came to Two Rivers where he resided since, taking employment in the rolling mill at Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods firm. At the time of his death he was a finish roller. Except for a short period of employment during World War II at the Burger Boat Co. at Manitowoc, he worked in the rolling mills of the company in the two cities. In 1929 he married Lillian St. Antonie in Two Rivers, who survives him with a daughter, Miss Karen Ann Yelmene at home, and four sons, three of whom are in the U. S. armed forces, Roger with the __in__, Ronald with the Air Force in Korea, Rodney with the Navy at Great Lakes, Ill., and Richard Yelmene at home. Three sisters, Mrs Orrin Dodge and Mrs. Wilbert Lesperance of Two Rivers and Mrs. Ben Heyer of Spokane, Wash., and two brothers, Edward of Manitowoc and William of Madison. For many years he was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mark Church. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 13, 1955 P. 27 ******* The following is about the sons of Hermus: A/3c Ronald Yelmene left Thursday on his return trip to Teagu, Korea, after spending a 37-day morale leave with his mother, Mrs. Lillian Yelmene, of 2306 11th St., Two Rivers. Yelmene was called to Two Rivers by the unexpected death of his father, Hermus Yelmene. He is a bomber with the 88th fighter bomber group at Teagu. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 4, 1955 P.13 ********* Ronald James Yelmene, age 62, of Anchorage, Alaska, died Friday, July 18, 1997, at Homer, Alaska. Mr. Yelmene was born July 25, 1935, in Two Rivers, son of the late Hermus and Lillian Yelmene. Survivors include his wife, Carol; a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Jim Knight, St. Augustine, Fla.; four daughters and a son-in-law, Rhonda and Steven Lonzo, Two Rivers, Marna Nejedlo, Two Rivers, Kim Staab, Manitowoc, Renee, of Two Rivers; a son and daughter-in-law, Vance and Karen Yelmene, Manitowoc; six grandsons; several nieces and nephews, a step-son, Kenneth of Anchorage, Alaska; a step-daughter, Sandra of Anchorage, Alaska. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Roger, Rodney and Richard. Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 1997 P. A2 ********* Rodney P. Yelmene, 42, formerly of Two Rivers, died Saturday in Anchorage, Alaska, as a result of an accident. Funeral services will be held in Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Yelmene was born Feb. 16, 1937, in Two Rivers, son of the late Hermus and Lillian St. Antonie Yelmene. He attended Washington High School, Two Rivers. Mr. Yelmene was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include three sons, Michael and Mark of Two Rivers, and Vince of Alaska; a brother, Ronald; and a sister, Karen. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Richard. Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 1979 P. 3
LILLIAN YELMENE Mrs. Lillian Yelmene, 65, of 2306-11th St., Two Rivers, died early Monday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Rev. R. Thomas Peeters officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Yelmene, nee Lillian St. Antoine, was born March 25, 1904, at Bark River, Mich., a daughter of the late Richard and Exhilda Champoux St. Antoine. When she was a child, her family brought her to Two Rivers. She was married July 25, 1929, to Hermus Yelmene, who preceded her in death Jan. 13, 1955. For a number of years until her retirement in March she had been employed at the Mirro Aluminum Co. Surviving are a daughter, four sons, four sisters, Mrs. Fred Tryan and Mrs. Herman Erickson of Escanaba, Mich., Mrs. Martin Tomcheck of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Herman Krueger of Two Rivers, and 21 grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1970 ******* (23 Mar 1904/Feb 1970/SSDI)
MARY YELMENE INFANT DAUGHTER OF YELMENES IS DEAD Fay Ann(sic), infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hermus Yelmene, died at 8 o'clock this morning at the Martin Tomchek home, 1019 Webster street. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary. The Rev. Nilles will officiate and burial will take place at Holy Cross cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 26, 1932 P.9
ROGER J. YELMENE Roger J. Yelmene, 40, of 2737 13th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Michael Koch will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Yelmene was born July 21, 1933, at Two Rivers, son of the late Hermus and Lillian St. Antoine Yelmene. He served in the United States Navy and married Patricia Shillcox Jan. 28, 1968. He had been employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald-Times-Reporter, Mon., 8 July 1974
WALLACE YELMENE Wallace Yelmene, 54, of 503 North Broadway, Green Bay, a former Manitowoc resident, died suddenly at Green Bay Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Two Rivers. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born in the town of Mishicot in 1898, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Yelmene. When a young man he moved to Manitowoc and was employed as a warehouseman by the Pauly Cheese Company. Ten years ago he was transferred to Green Bay. He never married. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Wilfred Lesperance and Mrs. Orrin Dodge of Two Rivers and Mrs. Reuben Haier of Spokane, Wash.; three brothers, Edward of Manitowoc, Hermus of Two Rivers and William of Madison. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 28, 1952 P.10
WILLIAM YELMENE William Yelmene, 65, of 407 N. Hancock St., Madison, a former resident of Two Rivers and a native of the Town of Gibson, died Thursday night at St. Clair Hospital at Monroe, Wis. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Yelmene was born in the Town of Gibson on Feb. 28, 1891, a son of the late Peter and Louis Rouiller Yelmene. After serving in World War I he made his home at Green Bay and for a number of years was employed in Two Rivers. He left Two Rivers about 30 years ago for Madison where he was employed in janitorial work in educational institutions. He retired in recent months. Unmarried, Mr. Yelmene leaves three sisters, Mrs. Wilbert Lesperance and Mrs. Orrin Dodge of Two Rivers and Mrs. Reuben Hoyer of Lakeside, Wash., and a brother, Edward Yelmene of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 10, 1955 P.13 ********* BROTHER DIES DURING WEDDING Notice of Brother's Death is Received as Wedding Party Celebrates To be in the midst of a wedding celebration only to be informed of the death of a brother and son was the sad experience of the Yelmene family. On Wednesday morning, Miss Dorothy Yelmene, daughter of Peter Yelmene of Jambo Creek, became the bride of Orrin Dodge of this city and while in the midst of the festivities which were held at Larrabee, last night word was received from Madison, that William Yelmene, brother of the bride had died in a hospital at 10:30 P.M. Mr. Yelmene was 32 years of age, single, and had been employed at Madison for the past few years. The remains will be brought here for burial, although funeral arangements have not yet been completed. Besides his father, deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. Orrin Dodge and Mrs. Wilbert Lesperance of this city, two brothers, Hermus of this city and Wallace, who resides with his father at Jambo Creek. Oct. 14th, 1925 (hand written) (NOTE: I couldn't find this article in the Manitowoc newspaper/it was from a collection at the Mishicot Historical Society) ******** NEWS OF DEATH STOPS WEDDING DANCE PARTY Two Rivers, Oct. 15 - The Dodge-Yelmene wedding which was celebrated by a dance at Larrabee last evening, received a message about 10:30 announcing the death of the bride's brother at Madison. This announcement stopped the dance which was attended by a very large crowd. Manitowoc Herald News, October 15, 1925 p.15 ******** Death Report That Stopped Dance, Untrue Investigation is being conducted by relatives in an effort trace the source of a report of the death of William Yelmen(sic), a Mishicot man at Madison which has been found to be untrue. The report was received at Larrabee while a dance was in progress celebrating the Yelmene-Dodge wedding and the dance was immediately discontinued, but later it was found that there was no truth to the report which was said to have been received in this city in messages to friends of Mr. Yelmene. No such message was received. Mr. Yelmene is a patient at a Madison hospital from which report today said he was not even ill. Manitowoc Herald News, October 16, 1925 p.16 ******** (Note: The b. year on his stone should be 1891, his draft registration gives the year as 1891 as does his obituary)
ESTELLE YOUNG Mrs. Louis Young, 26-year-old mother of two young children, died at the municipal hospital, at Two Rivers late Tuesday afternoon. Death followed an operation. She was ill for two months. Born at Rozeville, Wisconsin, Mrs. Young, nee Stella Hoffmann, spent her early life there and came to Two Rivers in 1929. On May 26, 1931 she was married to Mr. Hoffman(sic). Survivors are the widower, two children, Elaine 5, and Delores, 20 months; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffmann, Rozelville; three sisters, Mrs. Ted Olson of Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard Rugenbauer of Tripoli and Mrs. Walter Rhodes of Marshfield; and three brothers, John of Rhinelander and Theodore and Leonard of Rozeville. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:15 o'clock from the St. Luke's church at Two Rivers. The Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will take place at Holy Cross cemetery. The body is at the Beduhn Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 16, 1937 p.8 ******* Arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Louis Young, 26, who died at the municipal hospital at Two Rivers Tuesday afternoon have been altered. The services will be held from St. Luke's Catholic church Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. The body was removed to the Leopold Wunsch residence, 2307 Adams street, Two Rivers, this afternoon. Short services will be held from there at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. The services will be conducted by the Rev. C. V. Hugo and interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 18, 1937 P.11
GLADYS YOUNG Stricken with a heart attack at her home at ___ __th St., Two Rivers, Mrs. Louis Young, 38, died two hours later early Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner, officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Young, nee Gladys Riha, was born at Two Creeks March 30, 1918, daughter of the late Frank and Mrs. Blanche Hustak Riha. When she was four years old the family brought her to Two Rivers. She was married in 1943 at St. Luke Church, Two Rivers, to Louis Young. Besides her husband, he is survived by her mother of Two Rivers; four daughters, Mrs. ___ __cher of Two Rivers; a son, Robert Young, at home; two sisters, Mrs. John Marck of Oconomowoc and Mrs?(2 lines underinked)..Two Rivers, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 23, 1956 P.17
LOUIS YOUNG Louis J. Young, 78, of 1402 16th St., Two Rivers, died Monday, March 12, at home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will offiicate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Young was born Nov. 7, 1905, at Roselve, Wis., son of the late Fred and Agnes Malich Jung. He married Stella Hoffmann in 1931, at Two Rivers, and she preceded him in death in June of 1937. He then married Gladys Riha, September of 1943, at Two Rivers, and she preceded him in death in November of 1956. He then married Sadie Vereke(sic) in 1960 and she preceded him in death in May of 1963. Mr. Young was employed at Hamilton Industries for many years, retiring in 1966. He was a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son, Robert Young of Broussard, La.; a daughter and son-in-law, Delores and Orville Boettcher of Two Rivers; a granddaughter, Mary Boettcher of Lincoln, Neb., a grandson, John Boettcher of Two Rivers and four grandchildren in California and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, a daughter, a brother and three sisters. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon, where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 1984 P. 3 ********* (Note: The surname of his wife Sadie should be Vreeke. She is in Evergreen with her first husband) [Louis Jacob/bur. 03-15-1984] (07 Nov 1905/Mar 1984/SSDI)
EDWARD A. YOUNK Mike Younk returned today to his home in Los Angeles, Cal., after spending a week at Sturgeon Bay, to attend the funeral of his brother, Edward Younk. He also visited with friends in the city. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1947 P. 2
FRANK YOURA Frank J. Youra, 70, of 1115-24th St., Two Rivers, a former cheesemaker, died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday of a heart attack while spending Thanksgiving Day with his children and grandchildren at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Emanuel Siudzinski at 2302? Jackson St., Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 9:30 ..(2 lines underinked).. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Herman J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Youra was born June __, 1887, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Joseph and Mary Strouf Youra. He attended parochial and public schools in the county and then was graduated from the Madison Dairy School as a cheesemaker. He then operated cheese factories at Larrabee in the Town of Gibson and Curran in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County. In 1923 Mr. Youra retired from cheesemaking and moved his family to Two Rivers where he was employed at the Crescent Woolen Mills until his retirement in 1900. He married the former Lillian Kraynik of the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, Oct. 18, 1910. She preceded him in death 22 years ago. After his wife's death, Mr. Youra's mother came to Two Rivers to reside with him until her death in September, 1956. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Siudzinski; two sons, Alvin of Two Rivers and Daniel of Fond du Lac and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 29, 1957 P. 17 ******** Funeral services for Frank Youra, of 1115 - 24th St., Two Rivers, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emanuel Siudzinski, of 2302 Jackson St., Two Rivers, were at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Herman J. Schmitz officiating. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Pallbearers were Edwin Youra, Erwin and Robert Gruber, Julius Johanek, Adolph Kraynik and Harvey Strouf. Manitowoc Herald-Times, 2 Dec 1957 ******* [Frank Joseph Youra]
LILLIAN YOURA Mrs. Frank Youra Dies After Illness of Year In ill health for nearly a year, Mrs. Frank Youra, 46, a native of Franklin, Kewaunee county, died at her home at 1115 24th street at 4:30 Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's church at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning with the Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The remains can he viewed at the Klein & Stangel, Inc. funeral home. Mrs. Youra, nee Lillian Kraynik, was married at Tisch Mills in 1916 to Frank Youra in the town of Kossuth. After their marriage the couple settled on the farm at Larrabee. For the last ?3 years the family has resided in this city. Besides the widower survivers (sic) are a daughter ____ and two sons, Alvin and Daniel, all at home, two sisters, Mrs. W. J. Schleis of Denmar and Mrs. Robert Johnson of Green Bay, and four brothers, Adolph and Joseph of the town of Franklin, Frank of Milwaukee and Edward Kraynik of Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 2, 1935 P.10
ANDREW S. ZABINSKI Andrew S. Zabinski, 59, of 1621 23rd street, Two Rivers, died of a heart attack this morning while walking to his work at plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods company in that city. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at nine o'clock at the St. Luke's Catholic church. Burial will be in the Holy Cross cemetery. Andrew Zabinski, an employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company for more than 33 years, was born in Chicago in 1884 and came to this city in 1907 after working at the Hamilton Manufacturing company for two years he took employment at the Aluminum Goods firm. On May 11, 1909, he married the former Mary Schipper in Two Rivers. She survives with three daughters, Mrs. Edmund Ernst of Kenosha, Mrs. George Lagassa of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Hanson of Two Rivers. Four sisters, two brothers, and two great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Zabinski was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Luke's Catholic church and also a member of the Catholic Knights. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after seven o'clock Saturday evening. The rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:45. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 1, 1944 P.2 ******** Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, Miss Mary Shippert of this city and Andrew Zabinski, also of this city were united in marriage at St. Lukes Church, Father Hugo officiating. A number of guests attended the wedding which was celebrated at the home of the bride's parents and at Kappelman's Hall. The new couple will make this city their home. The Reporter extends congratulations. The Reporter, Sat., May 15, 1909
MARY A. ZABINSKI Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Zabinski, 75, of 1621-33rd St., Two Rivers, who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Thursday morning, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Zabinski, nee Mary Schipper, was born April 25, 1888 (sic), at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kotchi Schipper. She was married May 11, 1909, at Two Rivers to Andrew Zabinski. He died Sept. 1, 1944. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edmund Ernst, of Kenosha, Mrs. George La Gassa, of Long Meadow, Mass., and Mrs. Edward Hanson, of Waukesha; a sister, Mrs. Clara Bauschelt, of Kenosha; a brother, Edward, of Lakeview, Ohio, and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Friday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 o'clock. Two Rivers Reporter, August 23, 1963 P. M-13 ******** Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, Miss Mary Shippert of this city and Andrew Zabinski, also of this city were united in marriage at St. Lukes Church, Father Hugo officiating. A number of guests attended the wedding which was celebrated at the home of the bride's parents and at Kappelman's Hall. The new couple will make this city their home. The Reporter extends congratulations. The Reporter, Sat., May 15, 1909
ANTON ZACHEK (d. 1938) FIND BODY OF ANTON ZACHEK TWO RIVERS, (Special)-Despondency over his failing health was given today as the cause of the suicide early yesterday morning of Anton Zachek, 66, who was found in the bathroom of his home, 1511 23rd street, with his throat slashed. A large butcher knife was found at his side. No inquest will be held it was announced today by Dr. Gerald A. Rau, coroner. Mr. Zachek, a veteran cabinet maker of the Hamilton Manufacturing company had been in failing health for the past seven years. Poor health caused his retirement about three years ago and his condition was slowly becoming worse, although he was still able to be up and about. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2o'clock from the Jansky funeral home with the Rev. T .A. Hawkes of Grace Congregational church officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The body was found by a son Edward at 8 a.m. yesterday morning. Death occurred about three hours earlier. Mr. Zachek was born in Mishicot Nov. 13, 1871. Twenty- six years ago he moved to this city. On Nov. 22, 1899 he married Miss Elizabeth Dushek. Survivors are the widow; two sons, Anton, Jr., and Edward; both at home; two daughters, Mrs. Lester Kennedy of this city and Mrs. John Cherney, city; two sisters, Mrs. George Leitel, city, and Mrs. John Chlupny, Mishicot; and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 23, 1938 P.9
ANTON ZACHEK (d. 1995) Anton J. (tony) Zachek, age 92, formerly of 2702 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, July 20, 1995, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 21, 1995, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate at the Mass of Chrsitian (sic) Burial. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born Janaury 9, 1903, in Two Rivers, son of the late Anton and Elizabeth Dushek Zachek. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Among other jobs he was a self-employed mason and working for many years at a mink ranch. Tony was an avid fisherman and artist. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Rose and John Cherney, Two Rivers; a nephew, Doug Kennedy; two nieces, Mrs. Petkevicius and LaVerne Ladwig, all of Two Rivers; other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward, and a sister, Lucille Kennedy. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Friday (TONIGHT) at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the famiy with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 21, 1995 P. A2
ELIZABETH ZACHEK Mrs. Elizabeth Zachek, 94, formerly of 2702 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zachek, nee Elizabeth Dushek, was born Dec. 23, 1876, in the Town of Gibson, a daughter of the late John and Barbara Karas Dushek. She was married at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, in 1900, to Anton Zachek. He preceded her in death in 1938 in Two Rivers. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John (Rose) Cherney of Two Rivers; a son, Anton of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Anna Kakes of Mishicot, five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Two brothers, a sister, a daughter and a son preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Wednesday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 5, 1973 ***** (23 Dec. 1876/15 June 1973/SSDI)
EVELYN M. ZACHEK Evelyn M. Zachek, age 78, of 2126 36th St., Two Rivers, peacefully entered eternal life early on Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, 2008, at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. She was born on April 5, 1930, in the town of Gibson, to the late Frank and Barbara (Polifka) Bouda, and attended the Jambo Creek Country School. On Sept. 11, 1955, she married Laddie "Slim" Zachek in Manitowoc. The couple enjoyed 51 and a half years of marriage. Laddie preceded her in death on April 18, 2007. Evelyn was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for many years and also worked at the Two Rivers Elks Club. She loved to cook the old traditional Bohemian foods, she enjoyed gardening, her flowers and traveling to see her family living in Texas. She was also very proud to have participated in water aerobics in her later years of life. Above all, she loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother- in-law: Orville Schultz. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, after 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no visitation this evening. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Zachek family with funeral arrangements. Evelyn's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. (private) and his staff, and to the entire staff of the Aurora Medical Center for the compassionate care and kindness shown to our mother. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 2, 2008
LADDIE W. ZACHEK Laddie W. "Slim" Zachek, age 81, of 2126 36th St., Two Rivers, died peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday night, April 18, 2007, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Laddie was born July 12, 1925, in Bolt, town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, to the late Anton and Josephine (Jilek) Zachek, and attended school in the town of Franklin. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy on Aug. 18, 1945, served his country during World War II and was honorably discharged Aug. 2, 1946. After service, Laddie attended mechanic school in Chicago, Ill., where he earned a diploma in auto and truck mechanics. He worked many years as an auto mechanic, starting at Kruaneks Ford Garage in Denmark and later worked for Terp Bros., Erdman Motors, the Pontiac Garage in Two Rivers, and retired from Clem Becker Meats in 1987, where he also worked as a mechanic. Laddie also worked part-time for Streu Construction, and after his retirement, was employed with the City of Two Rivers Parks and Cemetery Dept. He was a member of the American Legion Post 363 of Denmark for 62 years, the 20th Grand Club, and the Golden Eagle's Airie 2433. Laddie always enjoyed working on cars, and polka music. On Sept. 11, 1955, Laddie married the former Evelyn Bauda. The couple enjoyed a happy 51 and a half years of marriage. Survivors include his wife: Evelyn Zachek; three sons and a daughter-in-law: Daniel and Carol Zachek, Two Rivers; Marvin Zachek, Frifco, Texas; and Allan Zachek, Murphy, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law: Maire and Donald Hill, Allen, Texas; and two grandchildren: Vincent Zachek and Megan Hill. He is further survived by a brother and sister-in-law: Donald "Red" and Aileen Zachek, Tisch Mills; one sister-in-law: Dorothy Schultz, Two Rivers; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by members of the VFW and American Legion Post 363 of Denmark. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers, after 9 a.m. Monday until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Zachek family with funeral arrangements. The Zachek family would like to extend a special thank you to the Aurora Medical Center, Dr. Thayer, and the entire staff of Hamilton Memorial Home, for the exceptional care and compassion given to Laddie. Your kindness is very much appreciated. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, April 21, 2007 pg. A3
ROBERT M. ZADALIS Robert Matthew Zadalis, 66, 4707 Forest Hills Dr., Two Rivers, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Robert was born Oct. 11, 1936, in Omaha, Neb., son of the late Matt and Ann Homa Zadalis. He was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament elementary school and Holy Name High School of Omaha, Neb. He also attended the University of Nebraska, Omaha. On Feb. 29, 1956, he entered the United States Air Force, serving continued active duty for 33 years, attaining the rank of Chief Master Sgt. Mr. Zadalis worked as a personnel technician for over 11 years. His first assignment was with the 700th A C & W squad at Two Creeks. He also served as a resource and advocate to the commander for the enlisted personnel and their families of 22nd Air Force. Selected as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commander of 22nd Air Force, he traveled in the Pacific Rim, which included New Zealand, Australia and the Antartica. Bob also served in Labrador and in Vietnam in 1968 to 1969. He was a graduate of the NCO and the Senior NCO Academics. Robert earned several medals, including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal w/5 bronze oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 bronze stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He retired from active duty on March 1, 1989. Bob was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Air Force Sgt. Assoc. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed all sports and was a former pitcher for the Two Rivers Polar Bears. Robert married the former Rita Ann Wachal on Sept. 14, 1957, at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. He is survived by his wife, Rita; one son and daughter-in-law, Col. Timothy M. Zadalis and his wife, Carol, Stafford, Va.; one daughter, Ellen M. Zadalis, Green Bay, Wis.; and four grandchildren, Alyse, Bryan, Aaron and Beth Zadalis. He is further survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, James (Rita C.) Zadalis and Daniel Zadalis, all of Omaha, Neb.; one sister, Delores Andersen, Blair Neb.; his father-in-law and mother- in-law, Milos and Dorothy Wachal, Two Creeks; one aunt, Katherine Vail, Omaha; and three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Nancy (Charles) Schultz, Karen Hofmann, all of Two Rivers; Wendy Wachal, Two Creeks; and Thomas Wachal and special friend Carol Shaw, Elmhurst, Ill.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Walter Andersen and Walter "Butch" Hofmann. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers after 9 a.m. on Friday until time of Mass. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish- Holy Redeemer Site. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to followin the Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Full Military Honors will be accorded by members of the Grand Forks Air Force Base, Grand Forks, Minn. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Zadalis family with funeral arrangements. The Zadalis family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Aurora Medical Center Emergency Room Staff and the Doctors and staff of Zablocki V.A. Medical Center, Milwaukee, for the excellent care and kindness given Robert through the years. Your compassionate care will always be remembered by our family. Green Bay Press Gazette Wednesday, November 27, 2002 pg. B4
EDWARD L. ZAHN Edward L. Zahn, age 79, of 2007 30th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, August 20, 1996, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 1996, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers where Military Rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion Posts. He was born November 1, 1916, at Underhill, Wis., son of the late Herman and Augusta Reindfleisch Zahn. Ed served in World War II from April 21, 1941 to August 9, 1945. He saw action in New Guinea, Papua, Luzon and the southern Philippines. He was injured in the service and awarded the Purple Heart. On September 15, 1945, he married Erma Hoeppner. She died September 18, 1947, as a result of a car accident. He then married Marcella Kust on May 5, 1948, at Waukegan, Ill. Ed had his own country western band and was a well known talented violin (fiddle) player. His band know as Ed's Dude Ranch Boys had been active over 40 years. Many local musicians played in his band. He was employed at Yanda Motors for many years retiring in 1981. Ed was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #1248, Two Rivers, and a member and officer of the Two Rivers Eagles Club. Survivors include his wife, Marcella Zahn, Two Rivers; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Gail Zahn, Two Rivers; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Susan and Mark Ollendorf, Two Rivers, Sharon Giese, Oconto Falls, Sonia and Robert McClellan, New Whiteland, Ind.; 11 grandchildren, Rick and Kelly Zahn, Heidi (Dean) Koenig, Rebecca (Mark) Christel, Mike Ollendorf, Jill (Bob) Hayes, Marie and Kate Giese, Kalia, Paul and Eddie McClellan; two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kassandra Christel; a sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Paul Klatt, Cecil; a brother-in- law and two sisters-in-law, Clarence (Dorothy) Kust, Kellnersville, Caroline Kubetz, Kewaunee. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Zahn, and a granddaughter, Jacki Giese. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday where a Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Father Paul. Herald Times Reporter, August 21, 1996 P. A2
SANDRA H. ZAHN Sandra H. Zahn, age 42, of 906 South 37th Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday night, January 9, 1992, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born February 15, 1949 in Two Rivers, daughter of Edward and Marcella Kust Zahn. She was formerly employed by Rex Clean at the YMCA in Manitowoc. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Lee Zahn of St. Nazianz; her parents, Edward and Marcella Zahn of Two Rivers; a brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Gail Zahn of Two Rivers; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Susan Fecteau of Two Rivers, Sharon and Ken Giese of Oconto Falls, Sonia and Robert McClellan of New Whiteland, Ind.; seven nieces and three nephews. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 8:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Saturday. Herald Times Reporter, January 10, 1992 p.B8
FRANK ZAHORIK Frank F. Zahorik, 77, formerly of 2014 Lincoln Street, Two Rivers, died Wednesday, December 31, 1986 at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zahorik was born December 2, 1909 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Wenzel and Emma Hallada Zahorik. He married Helen Meyer on September 14, 1938 at Francis Creek. Mr. Zahorik farmed until 1953 and then worked at Schroeder's Mill in Two Rivers until his retirement in 1974. Mr. Zahorik was a member of St. Luke Church and the Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Schmelzle of Manitowoc and Mrs. Helen Novy of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marcella Rabas. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 9 pm Friday where a memorial service will be at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Jan. 2, 1987 page 14 ******* (02 Dec 1909/Dec 1986/SSDI)
HELEN ZAHORIK Helen L. Zahorik, age 95, formerly of Wisteria House, Two Rivers, currently at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County. Helen was born April 11, 1914, in Rockwood, daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Hassemer) Meyer. She attended St. Ann's school in Francis Creek and also Rockwood State Grade School. On Sept. 14, 1938, she was united in marriage to Frank Zahorik at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The couple farmed in the Tisch Mills area for 15 years prior to moving to Two Rivers in 1953. Frank preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1986. Helen was a former member of the ladies of St. Luke's in Two Rivers and also the Resurrection Choir for many years. Survivors include three sisters and a brother-in-law: Cecilia Strouf, Manitowoc; Viola and Jerry Schroeder, Greenleaf; Florence Wellner, Manitowoc; two sisters- in-law: Dorothy ""Dixie"" Meyer, Manitowoc; and Arlene Meyer, Denver, Colo. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Helen was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers-in-law: Ann and Alvin Cisler; Arnold Strouf and Paul Wellner; and three brothers and a sister-in-law: Edmund and Leona Meyer; Charles and Julius Meyer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memorials in Helen's name may be directed to the Bell Tower Fund at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 26, 2010
BRIAN MATTHEW ZAIS Brian M. Zais, age 26, of 1030 23rd St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, April 30, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2006, at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Kenneth Coenen with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Brian was born Jan. 2, 1980, in Two Rivers, a son of Cindy Zais. He attended local schools. He enjoyed working on cars and playing guitar. Survivors include his wife: Maggie Zais, Two Rivers; two sons: Tanner Pekarek and Brian Zais Jr.; his mother: Cindy Zais; two brothers: Christopher Vanderveren and Paul Fencl Jr.; two sisters: Jennifer Fritsch and Patricia Fencl; mother-in-law: Christine Stoltzman; father-in-law: Steve ""Bird"" Stoltzman; sisters-in-law: Heidi McKenna and Tasha Wolf; brothers-in-law: Patrick and Matthew Copus. He is further survived by his mentor: Douglas Hauschultz; very special friend: Tyler Webb; nieces and nephews: Dana and Emily Fritsch; Austin Vanderveren; Samantha and Kegan McKenna; Jeremiah Johnson and Jacob Denis; along with aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, on Friday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, 2006
MARY ZASTROW Mary A. Zastrow, age 69, of 2816 10th Street, Two Rivers, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County. Mary was born August 5, 1943, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Siegesmunt and Agnes (Gauthier) Siewert. She was a graduate of Washington High School with the class of 1961. On June 16, 1989 Mary married Randall J. Zastrow in Manitowoc. She was a proud past owner of the Mi-Way Kafe on 8th Street in Manitowoc. Mary enjoyed traveling and gambling activities, spending time with grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Survivors include her husband, Randall Zastrow, Two Rivers; one son and daughter-in-law: Chip and Bettina Kossow, three daughters: Kelly Jo (Kossow) Morgan, Jenny Zastrow,Tracey Steeno; three grandchildren: Crystal Lee (Kossow) and Michael McDaniels, Alexander Carr, Brent Rouse; five sisters and brothers-in-law: Jane (Siewert) and Dennis Benson, Christine (Siewert) and Roger Haase, Margaret (Siewert) and Eugene Neuser, Lois (Siewert) and Jack Havlovitz, Amy (Siewert) and Kevin Malach; two brothers and sisters-in-law: William and Janice Siewert, Jack Siewert and Gail Rohde; mother-in-law: Louise Zastrow and special friend, Donald Grzezinski; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law: Ronald and Dawn Zastrow, Robert Zastrow; and special friends: Carol Stadler, Audrey Jean Skattebo, Gloria Wallace, Arlene Krause, and the late Lester Krause and Jim Gadicke. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by a father-in-law: Richard Zastrow Sr.; and a brother-in-law: Richard Zastrow Jr. Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. Private services will be held at a later date. Mary will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Two Rivers. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association, and to all family and friends for the care and compassion shown to Mary during her illness. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis. May 19, 2013
HELEN ZELINSKI Mrs. Norbert Zelinski, 27, 1920 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Sunday night after giving birth to a son. Mrs. Zelinski was stricken with illness at her home last Tuesday and moved to the hospital. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Beduhn, Deja & Martin, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two River, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Mrs. Zelinski, nee Helen Le Clair, was born in Two Rivers July ?, 1927, a daughter of Joseph and the late Agnes Smongeski Le Clair. When the family moved to the town of Two Creeks when she was a child she attended District No. 2 School and also a year at St. Luke Parochial School, Two Rivers. She was graduated with the class of 1944 from Washington High School, Two Rivers. Prior to her marriage to Norbert Zelinski in 1952, she was employed in the office of the Carron Net Company, Two Rivers. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 28, 1954 P. 17
JEROME J. ZELINSKI Jerome J. Zelinski, 52, of 1610-22nd St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, January 6, at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Don Becker will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zelinski was born June 16, 1928, at Manitowoc, son of the late Leonard and Sophie Salkowski Zelinski. He married Lorraine Konop Jan. 13, 1951, at Two Rivers. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ron (Peg) Hanson of Two Rivers and Miss Barbara Zelinski of Milwaukee; three brothers, William of Two Rivers, Norbert of Manitowoc and Leonard of California and a grandchild. There will be no visitation. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, January 7, 1981 p.3 ******* (16 Jun 1928/Jan 1981/SSDI)
LEONARD ZELINSKI Lenny Zelinski, Ex-Mirro Star, Is Dead at 54 TWO RIVERS-In failing health for more than a year, Leonard F. (Lenny) Zelinski, 54, 2106 Monroe St., Two Rivers, a star third baseman with the old Mirro baseball club of the Wisconsin State League in Two Rivers in the late 1920's, died at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc early Tuesday night, where he had been a patient for the past four weeks. Rites Friday Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Leonard Frank Zelinski was born at Menasha on Feb. 27, 1900, a son of the late Michael and Frances Gorechki Zelinski. When he was only 17 years old he became the regular third baseman on the Menasha City baseball club and in 1921 was offered a contract by the former Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association which he declined. In 1922 he played third base for the Appleton club in the Wisconsin State League. He rejoined the Menasha club in the Wisconsin State League in 1923, which won the pennant. His teammate was Dr. A.V. Delmore of Two Rivers, who caught for the team. In 1924 Mr. Zelinski became the third baseman on the old Menasha Mid-West League, which comprised former major and minor league players, and when it disbanded late in 1924 he played with the Wausau Lumberjacks. Early in 1925 he again declined a contract to play in organized ball as a member of the Columbus Red Birds of the American Association. He joined the old Mirro team in Two Rivers in 1928, moving his family from Wausau, where he had resided since. Married in 1921 In 1921 Mr. Zelinski married the fomer Sophia Sokolski at Menasha, who for years has been a leader in activities of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary on a state and local level. For many years Mr. Zelinski was employed at Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods Manu- facturing Company, Two Rivers, and for the past six and a half years, up to the time of his illness he worked in the steel plant of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers. Besides his wife, Mr. Zelinski leaves five sons (Private). He also leaves four sisters, Miss Leona Zelinski, Mrs. Al Behmke, Mrs. Anna Spilski and Mrs. Raymond Krause, all of Menasha, and four brothers, Michael, Frank, George and Walter Zelinski, all of Menasha. There are four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 2 p.m. Thursday until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Septembeer 1, 1954 P.2
LORRAINE A. ZELINSKI Lorraine A. Zelinski, age 68, of 2001 30th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, September 28, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 1999, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Larry Seidl, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Lorraine was born April 18, 1931, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Jerry and Anna Reich Konop. She was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1949. On January 13, 1951, she married Jerome Zelinski, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on January 6, 1981. Lorraine was employed at Northshore Bank, Two Rivers, as a loan officer for 25 years, retiring in 1998. She was an active volunteer for St. Vincent De Paul, and Rogers Street Village of Two Rivers. Lorraine also enjoyed league bowling in the Two Rivers area for many years. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Michael Norman, Two Rivers, Barbara Zelinski and Timothy O'Connor, Phoenix, Ariz.; one grandson, Jason Hanson; two step-grandsons, Erik Norman, Manitowoc, and Josh Norman, Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Robert Kustka, Manitowoc. Lorraine is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Thursday evening from 4-8 p.m, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Sister Dorothy Wagner. Herald Times Reporter, September 29, 1999 P. A2 ******** (Lorraine K Zelinski 18 Apr 1931 28 Sep 1999 (V)/SSDI
PETER MICHAEL ZELINSKI Peter Michael, four-day old son of Norbert and the late Helen Le Clair Zelinski, died at Two Rives Municipal Hospital at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The mother had died at the hospital on Sunday, where she was taken earlier in the week when she became ill. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Behuhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. L. A. Stingle officiating. Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery, Two Rivers. Surviving are the father, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Zelinski, and the maternal grandfather, Joseph LeClair of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 1, 1954 P. 28 ******* [bur. 07-01-1954/age 4 da.]
SOPHIA ZELINSKI Mrs. Sophie Zelinski, 76, former resident of Village Green Apartments, Two Rivers, died Tuesday at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zelinski was born Sept. 15, 1900, in Poland. She was married to Leonard Zelinski Oct. 30, 1921, at Menasha, moving to Two Rivers to reside in 1929. Mr. Zelinski preceded her in death Aug. 31, 1954. She was a member of Sacred Heart Altar Society and VFW Auxiliary of Two Rivers, of which she was past president of the local and district Auxiliaries. Survivors include four sons, Norbert, of Manitowoc, Leonard, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Jerome and William, of Two Rivers, two brothers, Walter Sokoloski and Fritz Sokoloski, of Menashs, 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 p.m. Thursday, where a VFW Auxiliary service will be at 7 p.m. and a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, January 12, 1977 P.3 ******** [Sophie Zelinski]
ANNIE ZELLNER Mrs. Annie Zellner, 83, (photo) of 2600 West St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Zellner, nee Annie Reich, was born June 2, 1884, in the Town of Gibson, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna Draus Reich. She was married Feb. 5, 1906, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, to Frank Zellner. The couple moved from the Town of Mishicot to Two Rivers in 1945. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1960. The couple observed its 50th anniversary in 1956. Surviving are two sons, Adolph of Two Rivers, and Frank of Green Bay; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Folk of Kewaunee and Mrs. Alden Drab of Two Rivers; a brother, Adolph Reich of Rt. 1, Mishicot; seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 4, 1968 P.29
FRANK ZELLNER Frank Zellner, 74, of 2606 West St., Two Rivers, died shortly before noon Wednesday at a Manitowoc hospital, where he was a patient for nine days. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers and at 11 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz the celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zellner was born Nov. 20, 1885, at Luxemburg, a son of the late Karl and Barbara Zellner Zellner. He attended the Luxemburg parochial school after which he became a cheesemaker, employed at factories in northern Manitowoc county for 16 years. He then took over a farm in the Town of Mishicot for 28 years, moving to Two Rivers in 1945 and working at Hamilton Mfg. Co. until his retirement in 1953. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Luke Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Annie Reich, whom he married at Tish Mills Feb. 5, 1907; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Folk of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; and Mrs. Alden Drab of Denmark; two sons, Adolph of Two Rivers and Frank M. of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Strebel and Mrs. Leonard Rich of Green Bay; seven brothers, Charles, Peter and Albert of Luxemburg, Felix, Joseph and Henry of Green Bay and Anton of Casco; seven grand- children and eight great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be at 7:45 p.m. for the immediate family and the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1960 P. 19
BERNARD J. ZEMAN Bernard Zeman, 81, Route 1, Two Rivers, died last Tuesday at Two Rivers Community Hospital. He was born August 28, 1896 in the town of Cooperstown, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Zinkel Zeman. He resided in Two Rivers where he owned a chicken hatchery and was employed at Mirro Aluminum. He married Margaret Laurent in 1925 and she preceded him in death in 1960. Survivors include sons, John, Two Rivers and Donald, Mishicot; four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Masonic services were conducted last Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Denmark Press, Thursday, July 27, 1978 page 10 ******* (28 Sept. 1896/July 1978/SSDI) ******** Notes from Two Rivers: Miss Margaret Laurent of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lax Laurent was married Tuesday of last week to Bernard J. Zeman of this city, son of Mrs. Joseph Zeman. The ceremony was performed at St. Luke's church, Rev. Hugo officiating. Miss Clara Zeman was the maid of honor and Miss Angeline Laurent was the bridesmaid; Clinton Pilon was best man. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 29, 1920 ******* The marriage of Bernard J. Zeman, son of Mrs. Mary Zeman and Margaret Laurent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Laurent was solemnized at St. Lukes Church at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. A large number of friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony. The bride looked charming in a ruffled gown of white net over white silk wearing a bridal veil with a wreath of orange blossoms. Misses Clara Zeman and Angeline Laurent, attending ladies were attired in white organdy and wore corsage bouquets of ophelias and rose buds. Little Estelle Laurent, all in white, acted as flower girl carrying a basket of pink rose buds and white daisies. The attending gentlemen were Oliver Pelon and William Scheuer. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride to friends and relatives after which the couple departed on a trip south. Upon their return they will reside here where the groom is a member of the E.J. Zeman Cycle Company. The bride was a popular "Hello" girl at the local telephone exchange. The Reporter joins many friends of the couple in congratulations and best wishes for lifelong happiness. The Reporter, Thurs., July 22, 1920
EDMUND ZEMAN Funeral services for Edmund A. Zeman, 46, 1915 Lincoln street, Two Rivers, who was found dead of shotgun wounds in the garage of his home Monday noon, will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home chapel, Two Rivers, the Rev. L.A. Stingle officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zeman was born in Cooperstown, in 1904, a son of Wenzel and Anna Pribyl Zeman. Before coming to Two Rivers in 1925 he was a cheesemaker in that area. An employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company for 28 years, he was a member of the firn's "25 year club." He married Virginia Kotarek in 1928. Besides his wife, Mr. Zeman leaves his father, four sons, and a daughter, (Names omitted for privacy. He also leaves a twin brother Quirin of Mishicot. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Wednesday to the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 21, 1951 P. 2 ****** Zeman - Kotarek Miss Virginia Kotarek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kotarek of 2111 Jackson Street, this city, became the bride of Edmund Zeman, also of this city, Monday morning. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Malkowski in Manitowoc. The couple will reside here, where the groom is employed as a cheesemaker. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Jan. 26, 1928
JOHN ZEMAN John K. Zeman, age 67, of 555 S. Main St., Mishicot, died Wednesday evening June 23, 1999, at Appleton Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, June 28, 1999, at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald R. Staude will officiate at the service with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born June 15, 1932, in Two Rivers, son of the late Bernard and Margaret Laurent Zeman. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1951. On January 10, 1955, he entered the United States Army serving for a short time during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from service on January 17, 1957. John was employed at Hamilton Industries in the wood plant for many years. He was also a member of the Mishicot Lions Club. Survivors include one brother, Don Zeman, Mishicot; one nephew, James Zeman, Denmark; two nieces, Jane Holschbach, Manitowoc, and Susan Burden, Maribel. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, after 6 p.m. Monday until the time of service at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 27, 1999 P. A2
MARGARET ZEMAN (d. 1960) Mrs. Bernard J. Zeman, 62, of 1628-22nd St., Two Rivers, died late Tuesday night at her home after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zeman, nee Margaret Laurent, was born June 22, 1897 at Coleman, Wis., a daughter of the late Max and Mrs. Coria Duprey Laurent. She attended the district school at Coleman and came to Two Rivers several years later. She was a longtime employe of the old Two Rivers Telephone Co. and once was chief operator. She was married July 21, 1920 to Bernard J. Zeman, Two Rivers businessman, who survives her. Besides her husband and mother, she leaves a daughter, Miss (private) of Union Grove, Wis.; two sons, Donald of Mishicot and (private at home; six sisters, Mrs. Oliver Pilon, Mrs. Frank Kopetsky, Mrs. Al Kumbalck, Mrs. Charles Maigatter Jr. and Mrs. Herbert Heili of Two Rivers, and Mrs. David Brethauser of Menasha; three brothers, Clarence, Mitchell and Robert Laurent of Two Rivers, and four grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1960 P. 11 ******** Notes from Two Rivers: Miss Margaret Laurent of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lax Laurent was married Tuesday of last week to Bernard J. Zeman of this city, son of Mrs. Joseph Zeman. The ceremony was performed at St. Luke's church, Rev. Hugo officiating. Miss Clara Zeman was the maid of honor and Miss Angeline Laurent was the bridesmaid; Clinton Pilon was best man. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 29, 1920 ********* The marriage of Bernard J. Zeman, son of Mrs. Mary Zeman and Margaret Laurent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Laurent was solemnized at St. Lukes Church at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. A large number of friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony. The bride looked charming in a ruffled gown of white net over white silk wearing a bridal veil with a wreath of orange blossoms. Misses Clara Zeman and Angeline Laurent, attending ladies were attired in white organdy and wore corsage bouquets of ophelias and rose buds. Little Estelle Laurent, all in white, acted as flower girl carrying a basket of pink rose buds and white daisies. The attending gentlemen were Oliver Pelon and William Scheuer. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride to friends and relatives after which the couple departed on a trip south. Upon their return they will reside here where the groom is a member of the E.J. Zeman Cycle Company. The bride was a popular "Hello" girl at the local telephone exchange. The Reporter joins many friends of the couple in congratulations and best wishes for lifelong happiness. The Reporter, Thurs., July 22, 1920
VIRGINIA ZEMAN Mrs. Virginia Zeman, 68, formerly of 1612 Washington St., Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zeman, nee Virginia Kotarek, was born Dec. 9, 1905, at Manistee, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Sochar Kotarek. She was married Jan. 21, 1928, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, to Edmund Zeman. He preceded her in death in 1951. She had been employed in maintenance work at Kurtz Bar, Two Rivers, the past 10 years. Surviving are a daughter, four sons (Private); four sisters, Mrs. Anton Korinek, Mrs. Clement Gehrke and Mrs. John Bonfigt, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Harley Nicholson, of Manistee, Mich., and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 o'clock this Friday afternoon where memorial services will be at 7:30 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, February 1, 1974 P.14 ****** Zeman - Kotarek Miss Virginia Kotarek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kotarek of 2111 Jackson Street, this city, became the bride of Edmund Zeman, also of this city, Monday morning. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Malkowski in Manitowoc. The couple will reside here, where the groom is employed as a cheesemaker. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Jan. 26, 1928
GERTRUDE M. ZICH Gertrude M. Zich, age 81, of 2707 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Thursday night, Oct. 7, 2004, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the V.F.W. and American Legion Post of Two Rivers. Gertrude was born Feb. 9, 1923, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Stephen and Leona (Simonis) Grumann. She attended St. Luke Grade School and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1941. After graduation, she also took some classes at the Manitowoc Business College, before going to work for Beduhn & Goetz Furniture & Funeral Parlor. She also worked for a short time at the Manitowoc Shipyards. On Nov. 27, 1944, she joined the United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve. Gertie was the first woman marine from the Two Rivers area and proudly served her country until honorable discharge on May 9, 1946. Gertrude was united in marriage to Lester J. Zich on June 28, 1947, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1997. She was a charter member and past president of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer and also a longtime member of the Holy Redeemer Choir. She also was a longtime scout leader for the Cub, Brownies and Girl Scouts in Two Rivers. She was a member and volunteer for the Two Rivers Historical Society and volunteer at St. Vincent De Paul Society, American Cancer Society, and the American Diabetes Association. (Survivors omitted for privacy). In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters-in-law: Vincent Grumann, Bill and Agnes Grumann, and Doris Grumann, and by three brothers-in-law: Frank, Leonard, and Lloyd Zich. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday evening. A parish wake service will be held at 5:30 p.m., led by Father Bill. Visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday, after 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or St. Peter the Fisherman Parish Building Fund. Herald Times Reporter Oct. 10, 2004
LESTER J. ZICH Lester J. Zich, age 73, of 2707 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, January 7, 1997, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 1997, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Paul Schumacher with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Lester was born in Manitowoc on March 27, 1923, son of the late Frank and Lillian Zolk Zich. He attended schools in Manitowoc graduating from Lincoln High School with the class of 1941. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the United States Army from January 21, 1943 to January 2, 1946. He was a member of the Anti-Air Craft Battery and also served as guard at the Nurenberg Pretrials. On June 28, 1947, he married Gertrude Grumann in Two Rivers. He was employed at Kelvinator Commercial Products retiring from the company in 1985. Lester was very active with the Boy Scout Council serving on its Executive Board, a Past Scout Leader and Skipper of the Sea Scouts. He was also awarded the Silver Beaver Award. Mr. Zich was a member of the Men of Holy Redeemer and Holy Redeemer Parish where he served as an usher for many years. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Judy Zich, Menasha, John and Stephanie Zich, Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Marilyn Zich, Two Rivers; Ellen and Brian Mulvey, Arlington Heights, Mass.; six grandchildren, Stephen Zich, David Zich, C.J. Mulvey, Laura Mulvey, Nate Zich and Amanda Zich; one brother, Frank Zich, Manitowoc; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law include Arlene and Janice Zich, both of Manitowoc, Jeanne Zich, Sun Lakes, Ariz., Vincent and Hazel Grumann, Ormond Beach, Fla., Jim and Doris Grumann, Marie and Russell Goedjen, Agnes Grumann, all of Two Rivers. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and Lloyd and a brother-in-law, William Grumann. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. Friday. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, January 9, 1997 P. A2
MARGARET ANN ZIEGELBAUER Mr. and Mrs. George Ziegelbauer are mourning the death of their five months old daughter, Margaret, who passed away at the family home, 1917 Twenty- seventh street Sunday morning about 3 o'clock. Funeral services were held this afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 22, 1930 P.11
CATHERINE ZIK Mrs. Joseph Zik, 84, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, Town of Two Rivers, died at the home Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. James, Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Zik, nee Catherine Mella, was born Sept. 29, 1886, in the Town of Newton, a daughter of the late Francis and Veronica Stefaniak Mella. She was married at St. Casimir Church, Northeim, to Joseph Zik, June 30, 1914. She was a member of Sacred Heart Altar Society. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Esther Emond and Mrs. Orville Schaden of Two Rivers; four sons, Raphael of Rt. 1, Mishicot, Harry and Raymond of Two Rivers, and Florian of Rt. 3, Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Mary Zendala of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where memorial services will be at 8:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 16, 1971
EDWARD ZIK Edward Zik, 18, Dies at Neshota Park Beach COAST GUARD IS UNABLE TO REVIVE YOUTH Resucitation Efforts Fail After An Hour of Work; Funeral To Be Tuesday Edward Zik, 18-year-old East River street youth, drowned in Lake Michigan shortly after two o'clock Saturday afternoon at a point where the water was less than six feet deep at the Neshotah Park bathing beach. Scores of persons, unaware of the youth's predicament, were bathing near the spot. Coast guardsmen, headed by Capt. Harry R. Rogers, were called by Austin Buege who was on the shore at the time. The body was brought to the surface by the crew, but methods of resuscitation applied for more than an hour proved fruitless. The coast guard crew reached the scene eight minutes after the call was received. Was Near Raft Young Zik had been wading out near the diving raft when he disappeared. Harold Zermuehlen, East street youth, who was swimming near by with a number of companions noted Zik's plight, and tried to grab him. His efforts failed. Buege informed that some one had disappeared in the lake, rushed to his car and summoned the coast guard. It was believed that the drowned youth had been in the water for nearly 25 minutes. Under the direction of Capt. Rogers guardsmen applied resuscitation methods. Dr. L. J. Moriarty was summoned. In the presence of the physician the guardsmen continued efforts to revive him but the task appeared hopeless, and Dr. G. E. Rau, county coroner, was called. After an additional 10 minutes of resuscitation work, the youth was pronounced dead. The youth's mother, Mrs. Bernard Zik, was called to the scene, and after identifying the youth as her son, she was removed to her home. The remains were taken to the C. J. Jansky funeral home. Saturday's drowning was the first in the city in two years. Born in Two Creeks Edward Zik was born in the town of Two Creek, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Zik, 1914 Esat River street, Jan. 31, 1934. The family moved to this city a year ago. He was a student in the vocational school and had a large circle of friends. Besides his parents, he leaves two sisters, Sylvia and Betty Jane, both at home, and three brothers, Ervin, Elmer, and Wilbert, also at home. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in St. Luke's Catholic church, with the Rev. Father Robert Klein officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The body will remain at the Jansky funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 6, 1934 P. 7
JOHN ZIK (d. 1921) GERMAN WAR VET, COUNTY PIONEER ANSWERS TAPS Funeral services for John Zik who died at his home at Two Creeks on Sunday were held at Sacred Heart Church and the burial was at Evergreen Cemetery(sic). Members of the family from Milwaukee and many out of town friends were here for the funeral. John Zik was born Posen Dri Mason, Germany, June 16, 1835 and at the time of his death had almost reached the age of 86. In 1856 he served in the German army and was released in 1859, only to be called back to service in 1866 during the war with Denmark. In 1870-71, he again served with the colors in the Franco-German war and upon his release came to the United States in 1872. He lived at Milwaukee three years and while there was married to Magdaliine Krzitzke. The family moved to Two Creeks where they lived for forty-six years. Thirteen childrenn, twelve of whom are still living were born to the couple. Nine daughters and one son live at Milwaukee, while the two remaining sons live at Two Creeks. Thirty-six grandchildren also survive Mr. Zik. Manitowoc Herald News, Sat., June 4, 1921 page 8 ******* (Note: The newspaper was in error naming cemetery, he is buried here in Holy Cross, Two Rivers.)
JOSEPH ZIK Joseph Zik, 89, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died early Tuesday morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Home Chapels and at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zik was born Nov. 2, 1883, in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the late John and Margaret Krizizke Zik. He attended the rural schools and had been engaged in farming. He married Catherine Mella at Newton June 30, 1914. She preceded him in death in June of 1971, (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where memorial services will be at 7:45 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 30, 1973 ******* (02 Nov 1883/Jan 1973/SSDI)
MARGARET ZIK Mrs. Margaret Zik died at the home of her son Joseph Zik in the town of Two Creeks. The funeral was held Monday with services at Sacred Heart church at Two Rivers. Mrs. Zik was sixty-seven years old and is survived by a family of twelve children, nine daughters and three sons, all of them grown up, married and living at Milwaukee except two sons who still live at the old home at Two Creeks. She is also survived by forty-one grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News, December 22, 1923 P.2
ROLAND J. ZIK Youth Dies of Crash Injuries Roland Zik, 17, town of Two Creeks youth, died at the Municipal hospital at Two Rivers shortly after 6 o'clock Tuesday evening from injuries sustained in an accident on a town road north of Two Rivers Sunday afternoon, Oct. 10. The youth died without regaining consciousness. With him at the time of the accident was Miss Joanne Last, also of the town of Two Creeks. She received minor injuries in the crash. Zik sustained a skull fracture when the car he was driving went out of control and landed against a tree on a road east of the big S curve on Highway 42. Funeral Saturday Funeral services will be held Saturday morning in Two Rivers, at 9:30 from the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 10 o'clock from the Sacred Heart Catholic church. The Rev. Joseph Gabryszek will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock until the time of the service. The rosary will be recited Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Roland Zik, a member of the junior class at Washington high school in Two Rivers, was born in the town of Two Creeks on October 28, 1925, the son of Joseph and Catherine Mella Zik. High School Junior After graduating from the Twin Elder school, Roland Zik entered Washington high school and was a member of the junior class this year. Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. David Emond of Two Rivers and Mrs. Orville Schaden of the town of Two Rivers; four brothers, Cpl Harry Zik, thought to be on his way overseas, Pfc. Florian Zik of Fort Benning, Ga., and Raphael and Raymond at home. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 20, 1943 P.2
MARJORIE ZILK Two Rivers news section: DAUGHTER DIES AS MOTHER ILL IN HOSPITAL Misfortune Comes To The Home of Mr. and Mrs. John Zilk on Saturday With the mother a patient at the municipal hospital here, recovering from an operation, Miss Marjoried Zilk, 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Zilk, passed away at the home Saturday night. The girl was taken ill Thursday afternoon on her return from school. Pneumonia developed and she sank rapidly until the end came Saturday evening. The deceased was born in Marshfield in 1919, the parents removing to this city shortly after. Besides the parents four sisters, Dorothy, Phyllis, Rose and Pauline and two brothers, James and John survive., Burial will be from the St. Mark's Catholic church Wednesday morning. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 15, 1932
PHYLLIS ZILK Miss Phyllis Zilk, 17 of 2408 13th street, Two Rivers, died at 5 o'clock this morning. She had been in ill health for the past two years. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced Tuesday. Miss Zilk, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Zilk, was born at Two Rivers Jan. 24, 1925. She completed her work at St. Mark's school but did not attend high school because of ill health. Survivors are the parents, three sisters at home and two brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 23, 1942 P.2
ROSEMARIE ZILK Rose Marie Zilk, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Zilk, 2408 13th street, Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon following an eight months illness. Funeral services will be held from the Klein and Stangel, Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, Friday morning at 8:30 and from the St. Mark's Catholic church at 9 o'clock. The Rev. Peter Nilles will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home at 7 o'clock tonight and until time of the services. The rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:30. Miss Zilk was born in 1928 in Two Rivers and attended St. Mark's school,from which she was graduated in 1942. Survivors ar the parents, two brothers (private); two sisters (private) both at home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 23, 1943 p.2
ERNEST ZIMA Ernest J. Zima, 65, of 3658 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning in St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zima was born Jan. 12, 1913 in Stangelville, son of the late John and Mary Chervenka Zima. He married Josephine Kunesh Nov. 23, 1937 in Stangelville, moving to Two Rivers from Carlton in 1970. He was retired from Formrite Tube Company and was a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, a son, Robert of Kewaunee, a daughter, Mrs. Francis (Rosemary) Tlachac of Shoto, a brother, Matt of ?? ; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Slatky of Kewaunee and Mrs. John (Mary) Konop of Stangelville and five grandchildren. Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 pm Tuesday, where a memorial service will be at 8 pm and members of Senior Citizens will meet at 6 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon. Nov. 6, 1978 page 3 ******** (12 Jan 1913/Nov 1978/SSDI)
JOSEPHINE ZIMA Josephine R. Zima, age 80, of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, April 8, 1996, at the center. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 1996, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate at the Mass of Chrisitian (sic) Burial with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. She was born March 18, 1916, in Stangelville, daughter of the late Thomas and Rose Shefcik Kunesh. She married Ernest J. Zima November 23, 1937, at Stangelville. He preceded her in death November 5, 1978. Josephine was employed at Fisher Hamilton Scientific for 29 years as a quality control inspector retiring in 1981, and was a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Francis Tlachac, Two Rivers; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Jenney Zima, Kewaunee; a sister, Margaret Popp, Kewaunee; five grandchildren, Cindy (Dan) Meneau, Jackie (Mike) Mulheron, Kevin (Jenny) Tlachac, Terry (Wendy) Tlachac, Scott (Sandy) Tlachac; five great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Kunesh, Stangelville, Mayme Kunesh, Tisch Mills. She was preceded in death by four brothers. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday where there will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 9, 1996 P. A2
ARTHUR ZIMMER Funeral services for Arthur Zimmer, 41, Route 1, Two Rivers, who was killed when pinned under a tractor while plowing on the farm of his brother-in-law, Raymond Grimm, Wednesday morning, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Arthur Zimmer was born at Manitowoc Rapids in 1910, a son of the late George and Emma Kortens Zimmer. Until five years ago he resided on the homestead farm, which he helped operate. He was an employe of the Western Condensing Company at Mishicot for the past few years and worked also on the Grimm farm upon which his family resided. In 1939, Mr. Zimmer married Lavern Braun at St. Michael Catholic Church at Whitelaw. Besides his wife Mr. Zimmer leaves a daughter, Florence, and five sons, Marvin, Dennis, Stanley, Gene and Glenn, all at home. He is also survived by five sisters, Mrs. Arthur Grimm of Two Rivers, Mrs. John Dirkman of Francis Creek, Mrs. Edward Heinzen of Manitowoc, Mrs. George Wellner of Route 5, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Ray Grimm of the town of Two Rivers; and two brothers, Reinhart of Two Creeks and Leo Zimmer of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday by the members of the Third Order of St. Francis, with which Mr. Zimmer was affiliated, and also at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 24, 1952 P.26
DENNIS ELMER ZIMMER Fleeing Driver Dies as Car Rams Tree Head Injury Proves Fatal to Zimmer TWO RIVERS-Severe head injuries suffered in a one car accident early Sept. 17 proved fatal Saturday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital to Dennis E. Zimmer, 22, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers. (snip) Zimmer was critically hurt when the car he was driving alone overturned 3-1/2 miles northwest of Two Rivers on a town road during the early morning hours of Sept. 17. He was found by a county traffic police office lying in tall grass in a ditch about 75 feet from the wrecked automobile. Rolled Three Times The accident was discovered shortly before 5:45 a.m. and police theorized that Zimmer had lain there for some time. Investigation showed that the car went out of control on a low shoulder and rolled over three times in the ditch before coming to rest back on the roadway. An autopsy performed on the Zimmer youth showed that he suffered a skull fracture with brain damage. Zimmer was born at Manitowoc Rapids Oct. 28, 1943, son of the late Arthur and Veronica Braun Zimmer. His father lost his life in a tractor accident on a Rt. 1, Two Rivers farm a number of years ago. Services Wednesday Dennis attended St. Luke Parochial School at Two Rivers and was graduated from Mishicot Community High School with the class of 1963. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, spending 13 months in Thailand and 11 months in Viet Nam, returning three months ago. He was employed at the Manitowoc Engineering Corp. Surviving are his foster father, Ray Grimm, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Roman Decke, of Two Rivers, and four brothers, Marvin, of Manitowoc, Stanley, of Carteret, N.J. Reuben, with the Army at Fort Riley, Kansas, and Glenn, at home. Funeral services for Zimmer will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. John K. Mueller officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, by Kempen-Staudinger-Terens Post. Veterans of Foreign Wars of Mishicot. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 26, 1966 P.1
DORIS A. ZIMMER Doris (Dory) A. Zimmer, age 60, of 1714 31st St. Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday morning June 18, 1999, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien and burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Dory was born June 22, 1938, in Mishicot, daughter of Viola Landt Terens and the late Ralph Terens. She attended Holy Cross Elementary School and Mishicot High School, graduating with the class of 1956. She then attended the University of Wisconsin Center-Manitowoc County receiving an Associate Degree in Science and went on and received her Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Development-Management from Silver Lake College graduating with honors. In 1986, Dory began her employment with the Forward Service Corp. and was instrumental in the development of ABR Employment Services being made branch manager in April of 1995. Since joining ABR, she has received numerous awards including the President's Award as the Most Valuable Employee and for the fifth year, her office and staff have been awarded the Outstanding Office Award which is given to the office that achieves the highest level of sales and service during the year. She was also presented the first Impact Award ever presented to an employee, this being for a pattern of service, dedication and initiative that has made an impact on their own office and also on the corporation as a whole. She was the 1996 recipient of the Athena Women of the Year award given by the Manitowoc/Two Rivers Chambers of Commerce. Dory has been an active member of the chamber for the past 10 years, serving as an Ambassador and on the Economic Development Committee. She was also a member of Leadership Manitowoc 1990. She is a member of L.W.V. and has served on the board of the Mental Health Agency for the past seven years. Dory is a past president and officer of the Manitowoc County Human Resources Council and the Lakeshore Area Personnel Association having served on the steering committee. On July 12, 1958, she married Kenneth Zimmer at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; her children and their spouses, Michelle (Ed) Berg, Manitowoc, Cory (Kelli) Zimmer, Manitowoc, Nicole (Jay) Jensen, Appleton; her grandchildren, Amanda and Eric Berg, Colton Zimmer, Michael and Conner Jensen; her mother, Viola Terens, Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Kathy (Jerry) Meneau, Two Rivers; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David (Lorraine) Terens, Two Rivers, Jerry (Jan) Terens, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her beloved dog, Bruiser. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home on Monday from 5-8 p.m. and then on Tuesday morning at Holy Redeemer Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made in her name to the Manitowoc County Humane Society. Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 1999 P. A2
ERWIN ZIMMER Erwin J. Zimmer, Sr., age 92, of 2408 13th St., Two Rivers, died Monday, December 30, 1996, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon Thursday, Janaury 2, 1997, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Paul Schumacher with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born July 3, 1904, in Wausau, Wis., son of the late George and Louise Wagner Zimmer. On August 25, 1930, he married the former Gertrude Wachowski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Erwin was employed at Hamilton Industries for 42 years retiring in 1966. He was an avid sportsman and woodcrafter. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Joyce and Donald Benzshawel, Appleton, Carol Gagnon, Two Rivers; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Erwin J. and Peggy Zimmer, Gladstone, Mo., Kenneth and Dory Zimmer, Two Rivers, Wayne and Sue Zimmer, Two Rivers; 18 grandchildren, Cindy (David) Carlie, Colorado, Connie (Rem) Brandt, Sun Prairie, Michael Benzshawel, Appleton, Jay Zimmer, Nancy Zimmer, Andy Zimmer, all of Kansas City, Kan., Stacy (Mark) Gidman, Gladstone, Mo., James Gagnon, Thomas Gagnon, Two Rivers, Ann (Joseph) Toonen, Appleton, Lisa Gagnon, Stoughton, Wis., Lori Gagnon, Madison, Michelle (Ed) Berg, Cory (Kelli) Zimmer, all of Manitowoc, Nicole (Jay) Jensen, Wauwatosa, Jill (Ted) Fricke, Green Bay, Jodi (Al) Scott, Two Rivers, Jason Zimmer and his fiancee Kay Hedman, Manitowoc; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Louella Zimmer, Two Rivers; one sister, Ione Ballard, Tisch Mills; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Scott Benzshawel, David and Ricky Gagnon, a son-in-law, Robert Gagnon, four brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assiting the family with funeral arrangements. Erwin enjoyed story telling, meeting and greeting people, and was know to many people as "Grandpa". He will be sadly missed by his many family members and friends. Herald Times Reporter, December 31, 1996 P. A2 ******* (Note: Tombstone says d. 1997)
GERTRUDE ZIMMER Gertrude F. Zimmer, age 89, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, formerly of 2408 13th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the center. Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Monday, April 24, 2000, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born September 28, 1910, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Anton and Ann Zywicke Wachowski. She attended Sacred Heart School in Two Rivers. On August 28, 1929, she married Erwin J. Zimmer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She was a lifelong Two Rivers resident. Gertrude was an avid African Violet grower and also excelled in cooking and baking. Her other interests included crocheting, Bingo and card playing. She was a wonderful mother, Grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Joyce and Donald Benzshawel, Appleton, Carol Gagnon, Two Rivers; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Erwin Jr. and Peggy Zimmer, Gladstone, Mo., Kenneth Zimmer, Two Rivers, Wayne and Sue Zimmer, Two Rivers; 18 grandchildren, Cindy (David) Carlile, Connie (Rem) Brandt, Michael (Tanya) Benzshawel, Jay Zimmer, Nancy Zimmer, Andy Zimmer, Stacy (Mark) Gidman, James Gagnon, Thomas Gagnon, Ann (Joseph) Toonen, Lisa Gagnon, Lori Gagnon, Michelle (Ed) Berg, Cory (Kelli) Zimmer, Nicole (Jay) Jensen, Jill (Ted) Fricke, Jodi (Al) Scott, Jason (Kay) Zimmer; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; one brother, Arnold Wachowski, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Scott Benzshawel, David and Ricky Gagnon; one son-in-law, Robert Gagnon; one daughter-in-law, Dory Zimmer; seven brothers and three sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2000, until the time of service at 12 Noon. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 2000 P. A2
LEROY ZIMMER LeRoy G. Zimmer, age 67, 1619-27th St. Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, December 30, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and 11 a.m. at Holy Reedemer (sic) Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born December 9, 1926, in Two Creeks, son of the late Reinhardt and Elizabeth Grimm Zimmer. He married Bernice Bauch, February 11, 1946, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. He was graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, Class of 1945. He served in the Korean War. LeRoy owned and operated Zimmer Dist. for 23 years and drove school bus in Two Rivers for 15 years. He retired in 1990. He was a member of the Mishicot Knights of Columbus and the Mishicot VFW. He enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, traveling in his motor home and seeing all of his grandchildren grow and find their happiness. Survivors include his wife, Bernice; son and daughter-in-law, SSCM Rene' and Kris Zimmer, stationed in Petaluma, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Pete Cherovsky, Kewaunee; a sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Bert Shafchek, Two Creeks; one granddaughter, Toni and her husband, Scott Ruby, Grapevine, Texas; three grandsons, Tom Cherovsky, Kewaunee, BM2 Aaron Zimmer, stationed in Atlantic Beach, NC, SN Jeremy Zimmer, stationed in Seattle, presently aboard the Polar Sea; three sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law, Vernon and Norma Bauch, Spokane, Wash., Sharon Stueck, Two Rivers, Leonard Stueck, Two Rivers, Marilynn and John Birenbaum, Random Lake, Wis., many special nieces and nephews and a special friend, Pete Eckley. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 4-8 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dad, you gave us the gift of life, which in turn four grandchildren came. In these young adults came your love of water, fishing, hunting and travel. Your life still lives on through Tom, Aaron, Jeremy and Toni and her husband Scott. Love Rene' and Kathy Herald Times Reporter, December 30, 1993 P. A2
LILLIAN K. ZIMMER Lillian K. Zimmer, 84, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 8, 1992, at Shady Lane Home. Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Rev. Robert Ebersold will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born on January 9, 1908, in Taus, Wis., daughter of the late John and Maggie Bohman Paul. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Martha Zimmer of Two Rivers, Delmar and Helen Zimmer of Manitowoc, George Zimmer Jr. of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Clara Zimmer of Two Rivers; two daughters and a son-in-law, Donna Fallier of Two Rivers, Sandra and David Abramovich of Manitowoc; 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild. Also surviving are two nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by a son, Vernon, and a brother. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services at 5 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, March 10, 1992 P. B6
VERONICA ZIMMER Mrs. Veronica Zimmer, 39, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died early morning at Two Rivers Municipal hospital, where she had been a patient for only a day. She had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Glen Ochs officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zimmer, nee Veronica Braun, was born at Whitelaw on Sept. 28, 191?, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Grall Braun. She was married at Whitelaw in 1939 to Arthur Zimmer. He husband died on the Rt. 1, Two Rivers farm in 1952, after being thrown from a tractor. Since the family lived on the Grimm farm on Rt. 1, Two Rivers. Surviving Mrs. Zimmer are a daughter, Miss Florence Zimmer at home; five sons, Marvin, Dennis, Stanley, Reuben and Glenn Zimmer at home; five sisters, Mrs. Clara Schuh of Kiel, Mrs. Margaret Zimmerman of Sheboygan, Mrs. Querin Swetlik of Kellnersville, Mrs. Elmer Neuser of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Paul Pakenham of Chicago, and three brothers, John Braun of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Joseph of Manitowoc, and Frank Braun of Cato. Mrs. Zimmer had been a member of the Third Order of St. Francis of St. Luke Church. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon on Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1955 P. 11
EMMA F. ZIMMERMAN Mrs. Zimmerman's Funeral To Be At Two Rivers Friday Mrs. Emma Zimmerman, 24, wife of Herman Zimmerman, 1526 N. Fifth street passed away Tuesday morning at St. Nicholas hospital after a short illness. She was born on November 28, 1912, at Two Rivers, Wis., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vaurunek.(sic) She attended the St. Luke's parochial school and also was graduated from Washington High school with the class of 1930. On June 29, 1935, she was united in marriage to Herman Zimmerman at Two Rivers, at St. Luke's parsonage, by the Rev. C.V. Hugo. After their marriage they came to Sheboygan and have resided here since. Survivors are her husband; one daughter (private), one month old; her father, who resides in Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Julius Everson and Mrs. Cashmir Markowski, both of Two Rivers; and Mrs. Frank Carl of Manitowoc; and four brothers, Thomas, Alfred, and Anton Vaurunek, all of Two Rivers; and Frank Vaurunek of Manitowoc. Friends may view the body at the Ballhorn Funeral temple from Wednesday after- noon until Thursday morning, when it will be taken to Two Rivers to the C.J. Jansky Funeral home, where services will be held at 8:30 a.m., Friday, and at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic church. The Rev. C.V. Hugo will officiate and burial will be made at the church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, February 3, 1937 p.4
ERVIN N. ZIMMERMAN Ervin N. Zimmerman, age 83, of 818 Buchholz St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, Sept. 6, 2003 at his residence, surrounded by his wife and loving stepchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at Abundant Life Church, 1969 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers. The Rev. Scott Stevens will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Ervin was born May 1, 1920, in Breed, a son of the late Frank and Anna (Hein) Zimmerman. He attended school in Breed. Mr. Zimmerman served his country from 1944 to 1945 with the U.S. Army. He was a longtime employee of the Manitowoc Co., retiring in 1983. He was a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers. Ervin loved the outdoors, enjoying deer hunting, gardening, and his flowers. He married Lorraine Raduenz on Aug. 3, 1985, at St. Mark's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife: Lorraine; five stepdaughters and four step sons-in-law: Connie and Jim Kronforst, Colorado; Sue and Karl Kimmes, Two Rivers; Ann and Frank Geiger, Whitelaw; Valerie and the Rev. Scott Stevens, Two Rivers; and Kathy Raduenz and fiance Ralph Kratz, Manitowoc; one stepson: Michael Raduenz and special friend, Sue of Arizona; 15 step-grandchildren, 10 step-great-grandchildren; three daughters: Sandy (Butch) Schultz, Janice (Richard) Carbon, all of Manitowoc, and Diane Sorge, Eagle River; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by one brother: Carl Zimmerman, Shawano; three sisters: Dorothy Meyer, Manitowoc; Clara Heise, Shawano; and Frieda Elson, Norland, Wash.: five sisters-in-law: Irene (Bethel) Bohm, Two Rivers; Diane (Wayne) Meyer, Francis Creek; Amy Gilbert, Tennessee; Elsie Zimmerman, Manitowoc; and Fern Zimmerman, Shawano; a special nephew: Russell (Alice) Zimmerman, Manitowoc; several other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Gus and Eldor Zimmerman; one sister: Jeanette Errick; two brothers-in-law: Charlie Meyer and Art Heise; and one sister-in-law: Gertrude Zimmerman. Friends may call at Abundant Life Church, from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, and after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Zimmerman family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 2003 ********* Ervin N. Zimmerman, age 83, of 818 Buchholz St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, Sept. 6, 2003 at his residence, with his wife and loving stepchildren by his side. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 7, 2003
LORRAIN RADUENZ-ZIMMERMAN Lorraine E. (Raduenz) Zimmerman, age 77, a resident of Two Rivers, died peacefully Monday morning, Sept. 25, 2006, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, at Abundant Life Church, 1969 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Scott Stevens, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Lorraine was born July 30, 1929, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys (Salewsky) Gilbert. On Dec. 27, 1947, she married Lester E. Raduenz in Two Rivers, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1984. She then married Ervin N. Zimmerman on Aug. 3, 1985, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Two Rivers. He also preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 2003. Lorraine was employed for H ousekeepers, Inc. for several years, and was then self-employed in the same vocation for a number of years after. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and knitting. Survivors include five daughters and four sons-in-law: Connie and Jim Kronforst, Colorado; Sue and Karl Kimmes, Two Rivers; Ann and Frank Geiger, Whitelaw; Valerie and Scott Stevens, Two Rivers; and Kathy Raduenz, Manitowoc; one son: Michael Raduenz, and special friend: Sue, of Arizona; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grand- children. She is further survived by three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Irene Bohm, Two Rivers; Diane and Wayne Meyer, Francis Creek; Amy and Phillip Marceau, Tennessee; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a sister: Marie Eby; an infant brother: Richard Gilbert; and a brother-in-law: Bethel Bohm. Friends may call at Abundant Life Church, Two Rivers, from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Zimmerman family with funeral arrangements. The family of Lorraine extends a very special thank you to Steve and Joan Welnicke, for all their kindness and generous help they extended to our mother over the years. Also, a special heartfelt thanks to the ICU staff of Aurora Medical Center, Dr. Thayer, and Dr. LaLiberte, for the compassionate care and kindness shown to mom. Herald Times Reporter, September 2006 ******* (30 Jul 1929/25 Sep 2006/SSDI)
ANTON ZINKEL Anton E. "Tony" Zinkel, age 83, of 3211 Tannery Road, Two Rivers, died on Saturday night, Oct. 6, 2007, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, after a long, 21-month, courageous battle with cancer. Tony was born on Dec. 25, 1923, in the town of Newton, a son of the late Edward and Emma (Roberts) Zinkel. He attended the Holy Family Parochial School, in Alverno, and later earned his high school diploma at Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Tony was drafted into the U.S. Navy on July 1, 1944, and served his country aboard the USS Kemper. He saw action in the South Pacific, and by the end of the war, was stationed near Hong Kong. He was honorably discharged from service, on April 19, 1946. Tony married the former Joyce Becker, on June 28, 1947, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple proudly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past summer. After earning his high school diploma, he was able to enroll in a plumbing apprenticeship program. With continued dedication to his trade, he eventually received his Master Plumbing and Building Certification. In the early 1960s, he reached the point where he was able to open his own shop. Zinkel Plumbing and Heating was born, and continued to thrive under his guidance until his retirement in 1992. Even after retirement, and while fighting through his disease, he continued to accept small jobs from loyal customers. Tony was also a leader in the community, as well as within his profession. He was a member of the Two Rivers Lions Club since 1965, and just this past year was honored with the Melvin Jones Fellow award from the Lions International Foundation. He served as president of the local Lions Club in 1985, and was also past president at the state level as well. In the same year, (1985), he was the acting state president for the Wisconsin Plumbers & Heating Assoc. He was a very active member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, where he served as an usher, volunteered many hours with the grounds committee, and was a member of the Men of St. Peter the Fisherman. He was also a longtime member of the Two Rivers Elks Lodge 1380. Some of his hobbies included playing dartball, fishing, dancing, and playing cards. Sheepshead was a favorite, which continued until the end. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Margaret Trainor, and Gertrude Kohlbeck; and a step sister: Myrtle Sprang. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by members of the VFW and American Legion Posts of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by Father Bill. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. on Thursday at the church, until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Members of the Two Rivers Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening, at the funeral home, to pay their respects as a group. A memorial fund has been established in Tony's name. The Zinkel family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. (private), and the nurses at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, and the entire staff of the Hamilton Memorial Home, for their compassionate care and kindness shown to Tony throughout his illness. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 9, 2007
JOYCE M. ZINKEL Two Rivers - Joyce M. (Becker) Zinkel, age 94 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Northland Lodge Assisted Living, Two Rivers. Joyce was born Sept. 27,1926 at the family home in Two Rivers. She was the only child of Raymond and Susan (Kanzelberger) Becker. Joyce attended St. Luke's Catholic School thru 8th grade and then went on to Washington High School, Two Rivers. Upon graduation with the class of 1944, she moved to Minneapolis to develop her teletype skills. From here she traveled to Ogden, Utah and used her expertise during the war years. After taking an oath of secrecy, part of her assignment was to share communications with the U.S. Naval Forces. She met Tony shortly after the war in 1946. They were married a year later on June 28, 1947 at St. Luke's Parish in Two Rivers. They set up their first home in Manitowoc where Tony worked for Braunel Plumbing. In the early1960's, Tony was able to open his own shop and the family moved to their new home on Tannery Road in Two Rivers. The couple had proudly celebrated 60 years of marriage before Tony passed away in 2007. After remaining at the family home for 5 additional years, she moved to Northland Lodge on Two Rivers east side. Joyce helped with the bookkeeping of Zinkel Plumbing and Heating while raising the couples 4 children. She also kept busy volunteering at Holy Redeemer Church, and the local Lioness Club. Joyce was also a member of the Historical Society. She enjoyed dancing and playing bridge with friends during the day and couples sheepshead with Dad several evenings a month. The Tannery Road home was always the meeting place for family gatherings on holidays and special occasions. The kitchen was Mom's private domain until it came to doing the dishes! She will be missed but will live on through her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Joyce is survived by one son, Brian Zinkel, Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Sue Rae and Doug Jansky, Two Rivers, Jolene and Tom Olson, Appleton, Cynthia Disjardin, Kenosha; six grandchilren: Scott Jansky and wife Melissa (Zipperer); Kelly (Patrick) Wang; Erin (Sean) O'Neill; Megan (Louis) Medina; Jennifer (Jody) Anderson; and Annette (Jeman) Howze; fourteen great grandchildren: Madison and Logan Jansky; Skyler, Ashley and Kaitlyn Anderson; Jalen Sims, Aniya Price, Alise and Alaiah Howze; Finian and Jonathon O'Neill; Alek Wang; and Penelope and Charlie Medina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Susan Becker; her husband, Tony; and a son-in-law, Dan Disjardin. The family will never forget the independent, family oriented, modest and proud women who taught them so much. Out of respect and concern for public health and safety, a private funeral service will be held at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd. Two Rivers. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Dave Pleier, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com. Memorials donated in Joyce's memory will be directed to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Zinkel family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff at Northland Lodge, especially Carrie Anne, Joy and Sheri for their kindness and excellent care given to our mother through the years. Special thanks also to the wonderful caregivers of Heartland Hospice for the additional care and compassion shown to Joyce and her family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis., January 16, 2021.
JANE MARIE ZINN Funeral services for Jane Marie, day-old daughter of Gerald and Alice Skrzycke Zinn, of 507 Margaret St., Kimberly, former Two Rivers residents, who died Saturday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, were at 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth officiating. Besides the parents she leaves two brothers, Thomas and Jeff, at home; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Skrzycke, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zinn, and the great maternal grandmother, Mrs. Albert Deja, of Two Rivers. Two Rivers Reporter, November 1, 1963 P. T-5
MILAN P. ZINN Milan Zinn, Two Rivers Boy, Dead of Accident Injuries Collides With Truck During Play Friday Milan Peter Zinn, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Zinn of 1800-11th street, Two Rivers, became the second traffic victim of 1947 in the city when he was fatally injured in an accident with a pickup truck, owned and driven by (private) of Cleveland, Wis., Thursday afternoon, police reported. It was the fourth motor death of the year in the county. The lad died at Holy Family hospital last night after suffering a fractured skull, a broken left leg, a compound fracture of the right leg and multiple body bruises and lacerations, apparently as he was crossing the street, in front of 819 North 10th street, between New York avenue and Huron street, shortly before 4 p.m. yesterday. Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who was attending physician for the boy, announced there would be an inquest. Playing in Driveway (private) told police he saw no child in the street before the accident. He said his first knowledge of the tragedy came when he felt a bump under the right rear wheel and thought he had either run over a block of wood or blown a tire. When he looked back and saw a child lying in the street he immediately stopped his truck and ran back to the victim, according to witnesses. Witnesses, none of whom actually saw the accident happen according to police, stated that Milan had been playing in a driveway between 819 and 817 North 10th street, just before the tragedy. A man who lived nearby said his wife had heard the Zinn boy and another lad say they were going across the street to play in the McKinley school yard, shortly before he heard a thud and saw the victim stretched out in the street. An Only Son The boy evidently was crossing 10th street from east to west, according to the police report while the vehicle was proceeding north on 10th street. Milan was born in Two Rivers April 22, 1943. He was the only child and had not yet started school. His mother is the former Sophia Janczesky of Manitowoc and his paternal grandfather is Peter Zinn, supervisor from the eighth ward, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday from the St. Mark's Catholic church in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery, Two Rivers. Survivors include the parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jandzeky of 1133 South 24th street; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zinn of Two Rivers. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home in Two Rivers from 7 p.m. Saturday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 25, 1947 P.1
WILLIAM C. ZINN William Zinn, 49, of 1921-13th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been ill for more than six months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zinn was born Jan. 6, 1910, at Two Rivers, son of the late Peter and Alma Frenz Zinn. He attended St. John Parochial School and Washington High School, Two Rivers. For 12 years after working for a number of years at the Metal Ware Corp., Two Rivers, and Manitowoc Ship Building Inc., he was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. He was a member of the Hamilton 10-Year Club and the Sheriffs and Deputies Assn. Besides his wife, the former Sophie Janczesky, whom he married Sept. 22, 1934, at Manitowoc, he leaves six sisters, Mrs. Henry Seefeldt, Mrs. Hortense Christensen, Mrs. Emil Letizke, Mrs. Martin Busse and Mrs. George Babick of Two Rivers and Mrs. Herbert Kasten? of Manitowoc; and two brothers, Carl and John of Two Rivers. The only child, Milan, was killed when struck by a car at Manitowoc in 1947. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 17, 1959 P.17
ALVIN W. ZIPPERER Alvin H. Zipperer, 30, of 2301-13th St., Two Rivers, financial secretary of Local 1181, American Federation of Machinists, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack upon arrival at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital early Friday morning. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Alvin Zipperer was born July 12, 1935, at Whitelaw, son of Frank and Mary Klabatsch Zipperer. He attended St. Michael Parochial School at Whitelaw and Valders High School. For nine years he served in the Wisconsin National Guard unit at Manitowoc and Two Rivers. Besides serving as financial secretary of the Machinists' Local, he was treasurer of the ZCBJ Bohemian Lodge at Two Rivers. He married the former Barbara Wellner at Manitowoc May 3, 1958, after which the couple resided at Two Rivers. Besides his wife and his parents at Whitelaw, he leaves six sisters, Mrs. Roger Schneider, of Brillion, Mrs. Robert Hebel, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Louis Resch, of Kellnersville, Mrs. Robert Kletzien, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mike Wallander, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc and Mr. Edward Christian of Milwaukee, and two brothers, Berthold, of Kiel, and Francis, of Whitelaw. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1966 P.5
GARY W. ZIPPERER Gary W. Zipperer, age 52, of 2940-37th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, December 6, 2011 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born June 10, 1959 in Whitelaw, a son of Janice (Hoffmann) Zipperer and the late William Zipperer, Jr. He attended St. Patrick's Grade School in Maple Grove, Reedsville High School, and graduated with the class of 1977 from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Gary furthered his education at Lakeshore Technical College, where he earned a degree in 1995, and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in 2006 from Lakeland College. On April 20, 1991, he was married to Debra J. Lichterman at Emanuel United Methodist Church in Two Rivers. At the present time, Gary was employed with Roydan Enterprises of Manitowoc. Gary served as co-chair of Relay for Life; he enjoyed cooking, camping, playing cards, the outdoors, woodworking, gardening, computer work, and playing with his dog, Dakota; he also was an avid Packer, Badger,and Brewer fan. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In additon to his father, William, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and Dianne Lichterman; brother-in-law, Bradley Haney; one uncle, David Wilsmann; special aunt, Mary Lichterman; and a special cousin, Dana Lichterman. Funeral services for Gary will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506-18th St., Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday (TONIGHT), and at the church Friday morning after 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service held at 7:30 p.m. this evening at the funeral home, led by Sister Pat. Memorials in Gary's name may be made to the American Cancer Society. Gary's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. (private) and his staff; and (private) from Aurora Visiting Nurses for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Gary. Special thanks also to Fr. Tom Reynebeau for his prayers and comforting words. Herald Times Reporter, December 2011
RAPHAEL ZIPPERER Raphael J. (Ray) Zipperer, 47, of ?? 10th Street, Two Rivers, died Sunday evening, June 26, 1988 at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Beaudry will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zipperer was born February 4, 1941 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late William and Mary Remiker Zipperer. He married Sandra Morrell on September 13, 1969 at Reifs Mills. Mr. Zipperer was Production Supervisor at Holiday House, Manitowoc and was also employed part-time at the Herald Times Reporter. Survivors include his wife, Sandra; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and George Hayden of Green Bay; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Janice Zipperer of Manitowoc Rapids; two cousins, Roy and Shirley Vigue of Two Rivers and Anna and Seb Schuh of Brillion; a sister-in-law, Jane Zipperer of Phelps, Wisconsin; special friends, Tom Kiel of Manitowoc Rapids and Deborah Myers of Two rivers; his mother- in-law and father-in-law, James and Doris Morrell of Two Rivers. He was preceded in death by two brothers, LeRoy and Donald. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday where a parish memorial will be at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 27, 1988 page 14 ******** [bur. 06-29-1988/age 47 yrs.]
SANDRA ZIPPERER Funeral services for Mrs. Leo (Sandra) Zipperer, 34, of 1014 N. Eighth St., Sturgeon Bay, a native of Two Rivers and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lachowicz of Manitowoc, were at 10 am Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sturgeon Bay, the Rev. Daniel Gilsdorf officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May 17, 1973 page 3 ******** [Sandra Ann Zipperer]
BEN W. ZOERB Taken seriously ill last Friday Ben W. Zoerb, 53, for the past 10 years steward of the Elks club at Two Rivers, died at the Municipal hospital in that city at 5:15 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Apparently fully recovered after an illness with which he became afflicted a year ago, Mr. Zoerb was stricken early last Friday and was removed to the hospital Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic church, the Very Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home from Thursday night to the time of services. The Two Rivers lodge of Elks will attend the funeral services at the church in a body. Mr. Zoerb was born at Two Rivers Feb. 24, 1888. He was employed for a number of years at the J.K. Stephany drug store and later entered the Marquette university in Milwaukee where he took a course in pharmacy. Mr. Zoerb operated his own drug store in Milwaukee for several years. He returned to Two Rivers with his family 10 years ago and was engaged as steward at the Elks club. On May 1, 1916 Mr. Zoerb was married to Lillian Scheuer. Besides his widow he leaves a daughter Anna Rose, at home, and a sister, Mrs. Herbert Schultz of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 18, 1941 P. ******* (NOTE: The b. year in the obit and on his tombstone do not match) ******* The marriage of Miss Lillian Scheuer to Benjamin Zoerb of Milwaukee took place Monday morning at St. Luke's church. The groom, who was formerly employed as a drug clerk at Stephany's Drug Store is now a licensed apothecary at Milwaukee where the couple will reside. The bride is a daughter of Jos. Scheuer of this city and has many friends who unite in best wishes for the happiness of bride and groom. The Reporter, Fri., May 5, 1916
LILLIAN R. ZOERB Mrs. Lillian Zoerb, 96, of 2401 Polk Street, Two Rivers, died Saturday afternoon, November 4, 1989 at a Fond du Lac Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zoerb was born August 29, 1893 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Anne Seidl Scheuer. She married Benjamin W. Zoerb on May 1, 1917, at Two Rivers. Her husband was a Pharmacist and operated a pharmacy in Milwaukee. The couple returned to Two Rivers in the mid 1920's and managed the Two Rivers Elks Club. He preceded her in death in 1941. Following his death, Mrs. Zoerb operated the Greyhound Bus Station in Mishicot and later for a number of years operated a restaurant in Fish Creek. Prior to her retirement she was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co. as an inspector. She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include a daughter, Anna Rose Riederer of Fond du Lac; four grandchildren, Thomas Riederer of Appleton, David Riederer of Fond du Lac, Mary Sue Pessentin of DePere and Ann Marie Wagner of Fond du Lac; and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Paula Scheuer and two brothers, Ralph and Edmund Scheuer. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, after 9 am Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 6, 1989 page B8 ******** The marriage of Miss Lillian Scheuer to Benjamin Zoerb of Milwaukee took place Monday morning at St. Luke's church. The groom, who was formerly employed as a drug clerk at Stephany's Drug Store is now a licensed apothecary at Milwaukee where the couple will reside. The bride is a daughter of Jos. Scheuer of this city and has many friends who unite in best wishes for the happiness of bride and groom. The Reporter, Fri., May 5, 1916
JOSEPH F. ZOLA Joseph F. Zola, 74, of Two Rivers, father of John Zola and Lieut. Commander Stanley Zola, nationally known former track stars at the University of Wisconsin, died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital this morning. He had been a patient there since Wednesday, and had been in failing health for the past three weeks. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers on Monday from the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral home at 8:30 a.m. and at 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart Catholic church with the Rev. Joseph Gabryzek officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Mr. Zola, a veteran employe of plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co., retired nine years ago. He was born in Mielic, Austria, on February 27, 1868, and in October, 1892 married Magdelena Dziekan. The couple had planned to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in fall. The Zolas came to this country in 1899 and spent some years in the east before coming to Two Rivers in 1915. Besides the widow, Mr. Zola is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Helen Solenski of Two Rivers, Miss Stella, surgical supervisor at the Two Rivers hospital, and Mrs. Thomas Ford of San Francisco, Calif.; two sons, John Zola of Detroit and Lieut. Comm. Stanley Zola, serving at Trinidad; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Ford will arrive today. She was notified of the serious condition of her father yesterday. John is already in the city, being called by his father's illness. Lieut. Comm. Stanley Zola will be unable to attend the funeral. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home beginning tomorrow and until the time of the funeral. The rosary will be recited by the Holy Name society of Sacred Heart church, Sunday at 8 p.m. Mr. Zola was a member of the Holy Name society. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1942 P.2
MAGDALENA ZOLA Funeral services for Mrs. Magdalena Zola, 90, of 2311-12th St., Two Rivers, who died Wednesday morning at home, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Casimir Kutluk officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Magdalena Zola was born April 1, 1874, at Mielak, Austria, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ignace Dziekan. She was married to Joseph C. Zola in 1892 in Austria. The couple came to the United States in 1899 settling in the East. In 1914 it moved to Two Rivers. Mr. Zola died July 10, 1942. Magdalena Zola was a member of the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. John (Helen) Solenski and Mrs. Stella Wagner of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Thomas (Jeannette) Ford of San Mateo, Calif.; two sons, John and Stanley of Arcadia, Calif.; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Thursday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 13, 1964 P.13
DORA BURTARD ZORN Mrs. Dora Zorn, 84, of 916 Huron Ave., died unexpectedly Wednesday (November 18, 1987) at St. Nicholas Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at her home. The former Dora Rach was born August 26, 1903 in St. Anna, Wisconsin. On November 15, 1922 she married Arno Burtard at Kiel, Wisconsin. He died March 22, 1940. On February 7, 1942 William Zorn at New Holstein, Wisconsin. He died February 5, 1959. Mrs. Zorn moved to Sheboygan in 1959, and was employed as head housekeeper of St. Nicholas Hospital for nine years until her retirement in 1968. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, the St. Ann's Society and the Apostalate of the Suffering. Mrs. Zorn is survived by a son, Donald Burtard of Sheboygan; a step-daughter, Mrs. Martin (Marjorie) Salm, Jr. of Brillion, Wisconsin; sixteen grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday (November 20, 1987) at Nickel-Lippert Funeral Home. The Rev. William Effinger, pastor of Holy Name, will officiate. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1 p.m. until time of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Zorn's name. The Sheboygan Press, Wis., Thursday, November 19, 1987 pg. 7 ***** [bur. 11-24-1987/age 84 yrs.]
KELLEY ANN ZUNKER Funeral services for Kelly Zunker, infant daughter of Rodger and Lynn Perry Zunker of 1020 25th St., Two Rivers, who died at birth Thursday evening in Two Rivers Community Hospital, were held 1:30 p.m. Friday in St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner officiated and burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Karie and Amy at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Perry of Two Rivers; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Zunker of Manitowoc; and a maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Adeline Broker of Two Rivers. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels were in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 1979 P. 3
ANNA H. ZUR Mrs. Anna Zur, 75, of 1619-19th St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. James J. Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Zur was born Jan. 24, 1893, in Poland. When she was 20, she came to the United States, settling in New York City. In May of 1914 she was married in New York to Louis Zur. After their marriage, the couple moved to Two Rivers where they operated a tavern on 17th street for several years. Her husband died at Two Rivers a number of years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Hattie) Zyzewski of Milwaukee; a son, Felix of Two Rivers; five grandchildren and 10 great grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 17, 1968 P.7 ******** (22 Jun 1894/Aug 1968/SSDI)
LOUIS ZUR Louis S. Zur, 59, tavern operator at Two Rivers for 14 years, died suddenly of a heart attack at the Park tavern, 1409 17th street, Two Rivers, early today. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Two Rivers, with interment in Holy Cross cemetery. Mr. Zur was born in Poland in 1890 and in 1909 came to New York. He married Anna Piasecki in 1914 and the couple moved to Two Rivers. He was employed at the Mann pail factory and later worked at the Eggers plant. He went into the tavern business in 1935. He was a member of St. Stanislaus society of Sacred Heart church. Surviving are a son, Felix of Two Rivers; a daughter, Miss Hattie at home; a brother, Michael of Two Rivers; and three sisters in Poland. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, where the rosary will be recited at 8 a.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 15, 1949 P.2
MACIEJ ZUR [MICHAEL ZUR] Michael Zur, 78, of 1012-18th St., Two Rivers, died Friday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Zur was born Feb. 19, 1885 (sic), in Poland, son of the late Adam and Barbara Martinkiewicz Zur. He married the former Michelina Masian in Poland and the same year the couple immigrated to this country, settling at Two Rivers. For many years up to his retirement he was an employe of Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. He was a member of the Holy Name and St. Stanislaus societies. Besides his wife he leaves four sisters and a brother in Poland. A son and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, August 24, 1963 P. M-9
MICHALINA ZUR Mrs. Michalina Zur, 74, of 1017 18th St., Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Zur, nee Michalina Masian, was born in Poland March 18, 1889, daughter of the late John and Mary Dudoich Masian. She was married in Poland in 1910 to Michael Zur. The same year the couple immigrated to this country, settling in Two Rivers. Her husband died Aug. 23 this year at Two Rivers. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Rosary Society. Her only survivor is a nephew, Michael Masion (sic) of Farrell, Pa. A son, William, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, November 21, 1963 P. T-7
[WILLIAM] BOLESLAW ZUR Zur, Two Rivers, Killed As Truck And Car Collide (photo) William Zur, 32, radio repair man at Two Rivers, was instantly killed Sunday afternoon in the collission (sic) on South 21st street, 200 feet south of the 21st street bridge. (snip) Thrown From Car The impact threw Zur against the front window, springing the door open after breaking the glass and Zur was thrown to the sidewalk a moment before the truck, swerving to the west, jumped the curb and swung to a stop about 15 feet west of the curb. (snip) Were Fellow Workers "I was driving about 25 miles an hour going north." Bruechert said. "I saw the truck coming toward me and I thought the driver was going to turn in ahead of me at a filling station. I pulled over to my left and there was a crash a moment later. That is all I remember." Bruechert and Zur, who had been fellow workers at the Hamilton plant in Two Rivers, left the city shortly after 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Bruechert had called for Zur at the latter's home, 1017 18th street, where he lived with his parents. They drove to Manitowoc, planning on attending a movie but after reaching here changed their minds and started for home over South 21st street. (snip) Funeral Wednesday Mr. Zur was born in Two Rivers in 1913 and was graduated from the Two Rivers high school. He took up radio repair work and was graduated from a special radio course in a Milwaukee school. For a number of years he operated his own business at the Brown service station in Two Rivers and for three months was employed at the Hamilton plant in Two Rivers. Recently he left this work to continue a radio repair shop at the Zur home on 18th street there. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart church in Two Rivers, with interment in the Holy Cross cemetery. The body is at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 16, 1945 P.2 (parts omitted for copyrights (snip) designates omitted parts) ********* Funeral services for William Zur, 32, of Two Rivers, fatally injured in a truck-car collision in this city Sunday afternoon, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart church in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home in Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 17, 1945 P.2
DONALD J. ZURN Donald J. Zurn, age 72, of 1903 Division St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, Dec. 20, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001 at St. Mary Home Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born Nov. 27, 1929, in Two Rivers, son of the late Phillip and Utha Ledger Zurn. Don was employed for Eggers industries, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Knights of Columbus. Don enjoyed dartball and volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law: Carol and Henry Bastianelli, Manitowoc; two nieces; Mary Jo (Butch) Schneider, Manitowoc; Linda (Dennis) Emond, Manitowoc: three nephews: Leonard (Linda) Meyer, Two Rivers; Mike (Brenda) Meyer, Manitowoc; and Kent Meyer, Manitowoc. Also surviving are great-nieces, great- nephews, a great-great-niece along with other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Home Chapel, Manitowoc, from 8:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 9 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 21, 2001 P. A3
PHILLIP ZURN In failing health the past three years, Philip Zurn(sic), 58, of 2315 Monroe St., Two Rivers, well known in Manitowoc County bowling circles, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Thursday afternoon where he was a patient since Oct. 11. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zurn was born Nov. ?, 1898, at Marshfield, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Groff Zurn. He married the former Utha Ledger at Marshfield June 27, 1928. The family came to Two Rivers 30 years ago, where he had resided since. He had been an employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. up to the time of his illness and had been a member of its Ten-Year Club, and also the Goodfellowship Club. He was also a member of the Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles and the Holy Name society of St. Luke church. For many years, he was one of the city's leading bowlers, rolling in the Classic and Business Men's Leagues. Besides his wife he leaves a son, Donald, at home; a daughter, Mrs. William Meyer of Francis Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Mettelka of Marshfield and Mrs. Peter Schuster and Mrs. Theresa Johnson of Racine. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 25, 1957 P.15
UTHA ZURN Mrs. Utha Zurn, 83, of 1522-23rd St., Two Rivers, died Sunday, November 30, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zurn, nee Utha Ledger, was born Sept. 19, 1897 (sic), at Marshfield, Wis., daughter of the late William and Louise LaBelle Ledger. She was married to Phillip Zurn June 27, 1928, at Marshfield. He preceded her in death in 1957. She was a member of Senior Citizens and Ladies of St. Lukes. Survivors include a son, Donald at home, a daughter, Mrs. William (Carol) Meyer of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and a great grandson. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 o'clock this Monday afternoon, where the Senior Citizens will meet at 6 o'clock and a memorial service will be at 8:30 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, December 1, 1980 P.3 ******* [bur. 12-02-1980] (Sep 19 1896/Nov 1980/SSDI)
ANDREW ZYWICKE Andrew J. Zywicke, 92, of 2009 Emmet Street, Two Rivers, died Monday morning, April 10, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zywicke was born November 24, 1896 at Pulaski, Wisconsin, son of the late John and Elizabeth Chlebowski Zywicke. He served in the United States Army during World War I. He married the former Caroline Mickoleski on July 31, 1923 at Knowltown, Wisconsin. Mr. Zywicke worked for Hamilton Industries for over 40 years, retiring in 1963. He was a member of The American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Caroline; three sons and a daughter-in-law, James Zywicke of Two Rivers, Andrew Jr. and Charlotte Zywicke of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Douglas Zywicke of Tempe, Arizona; two daughters and sons-in-law, Arlene and Clayton Jacklin of Two Rivers, Sally and Andrew Lalko of Biloxi, Mississippi; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Bleszcyk, Gertrude and Joseph Kotchi, Regina and Milton Pilzak, all of Two Rivers; 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother and five sisters. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm Wednesday. Memorial service will be held at 7:30 pm Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Apr. 11, 1989 page B8 ******** [Andrew John Zywicke/bur. 04-13-1989/age 92 yrs.]
CAROLINE ZYWICKE Caroline S. Zywicke, age 87, of 2009 Emmet St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning, December 10, 1993, at the North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 13, 1993, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born January 6, 1906, at Knowlton, Wis., daughter of the late Martin and Salina Mickoleski. She married Andrew J. Zywicke, July 31, 1923, at Knowlton, Wis. He preceded her in death April 10, 1989. She was a member of the Ladies of Sacred Heart. Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, James Zywicke, Two Rivers, Andrew Jr. and Charlotte Zywicke, Arlington Heights, Ill., Douglas Zywicke, Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Arlene and Clayton Jacklin, Two Rivers, Sally Lalko, Biloxi, Miss.; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Evelyn Mickoleski, Mosinee, Wis.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Al Willes, Mesa, Ariz., Lillian and Bud Jessey, Mosinee, Wis.; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 9:30-11 a.m. Monday, December 13, 1993. Caroline was a kind and caring mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family. Herald Times Reporter, December 10, 1993 P. A2
CRAIG RICHARD ZYWICKE Funeral services for Craig Richard Zywicke, infant son of Douglas and Kathleen Theiss Zywicke of 1302 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, who was born and died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 11 am Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. James Stamborski officiated and burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Survivors include the parents, a sister, Debbie, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Theiss, of Two Rivers, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zywicke of Two Rivers and great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Zabel of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., March 18, 1966 page M15
JAMES ZYWICKE James J. Zywicke, age 69, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died on Friday, April 17, 2009, at his residence. James was born April 2, 1940, in Two Rivers, son of the late Andrew J. and Caroline (Mickoleski) Zywicke. James worked for Bolens in Port Washington until his retirement. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law: Gwendolyn Zywicke, Berlin; Lisa and Roland Barnes, Centennial, Colo.; one son and daughter-in-law: Brian and Bonnie Zywicke, Waukesha; four grandchildren: Quin and Topher Barnes and Jordan and Jadyn Zywicke; one sister and brother-in-law: Arlene and Clayton Jaklin, Two Rivers; one brother Douglas Zywicke, Phoenix, Ariz.; a special niece: Sue Pieschel, Two Rivers; special nephews: Gary and James Jaklin; and special great niece and great nephew: Kristin and Christopher Pieschel. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. James was preceded in death by a sister Sally Lalko and a brother Andrew Zywicke. James was preceded in death by a sister Sally Lalko and a brother Andrew Zywicke. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers is assisting the Zywicke family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 2009
JOHN ZYWICKI AGED RESIDENT DIES John Zywicki, aged 60, for years employed at Plant No. 4, of the Goods Co., passed away this morning at this home on Monroe Street. A wife, eight daughters, two sons, a brother and sister survive. Burial will be Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart Church. Manitowoc Herald News, May 12, 1930 page 11
ELIZABETH ZYWICKI Mrs. Elizabeth Zywicki, 88, who lists among her survivors more than 100 great grandchildren, and who had been making her home for a number of years with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kotchi, of 2004 Madison St., Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient since June 28. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zywicki, nee Elizabeth Chelbowski, was born Dec. 15, 1872, in Germany, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Cecilia Chelbowski. She was nine when the family brought her to this country, first settling in Pennsylvania and later at Hofa Park, Wis. At Hofa Park May 14, 1889, she was married to John Zywicki. The family came to Two Rivers in 197 where Mr. Zywicki died in 1930. Besides the daughter she leaves six other daughters, Mrs. Adam Wachowski of Manitowoc, Mrs. Andrew Wichlacz, Mrs. Ernest Blaszyk, Mrs. Adolph Gauthier, Mrs. John Wondrash and Mrs. Milton Pilzak of Two Rivers; two sons, Andrew of Two Rivers and Frank of Mosinee, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Becker, of Escanaba, Mich.; a brother, Ted Cherbowski, of Green Bay; 51 grandchildren, 102 great grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren(sic). Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 22, 1961 P.7