[ KOH ] OBITUARIES
ANNA (BISHOP) KOHL Cemetery 89D Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, January 9, 1939 FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES IN MILWAUKEE Mrs. William Kohl, Nee Anna Bishop Succumbs; Funeral Here Thursday Mrs. William Kohl, 49, daughter of Mrs. Josephine Bishop of this city died Sunday afternoon at Milwaukee where she had lived since her marriage twenty- five years ago. She had been ill since Friday. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at nine o'clock fro the Sacred Heart Catholic church with the Rev. Joseph Gabryzoek officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Mrs. Kohl, nee Anna Bishop, was born in Manitowoc, November 28, 1890. A few years later the family moved to this city. She remained here until January 14, 1914, when she married William Kohl and moved to Milwaukee. Survivors are the widower; two sons Chandler and Edward; her mother, Mrs. Josephine Bishop; three sisters, Mrs. Chester Evans, Milwaukee, Mrs. Walter Condon, Pewaukee, and Mrs. Percy Brandt, Manitowoc; and by two brothers, Leonard of Milwaukee and George of Manitowoc. The body will be brought to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home Tuesday evening where it may be viewed until the time of the funeral Thursday morning.
BERNHARD KOHL/WILHELM KUHL cemetery #73 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sep. 1899 Death on Thurs. (14 Sept.) last week in Newton of Wilhelm Kuhl of old age debility. The deceased was born 06 Feb. 1811 in Hesse-Darmstadt, came to America in 1848 and settled in Newton when it was just a wilderness where he has lived ever since. He leaves one son and one daughter. His funeral took place Sun. in the cemetery of the Reformed Congregation of Newton. (Note: I believe this gentleman to be Bernard Kohl as the birth and death dates are identical to Bernhard Kohl.) LOUISA KOHL cemetery #73 From Der Nord Westen, 06 May 1897: Death at age 78 on Sat., after a long illness, of Mrs. Louise Kohl. The burial took place Tues. at the cemetery in Station Newton. MARIA KOHLER cemetery #22 Name: Koehler,(Kohler) Maria D.: 9/17/1868 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: 75 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.56
MARIA KOHLMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903: Death in Town Kossuth on Sat. of 73-yr. old Mrs. Joseph Kohlmann who had been ill ever since the death of her husband in 1899. The deceased came from Germany in 1873 and lived in Town Kossuth ever since. She leaves 2 children. The funeral was held Monday.
ALBERTINE KOHLS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1889: Death on Sun. afternoon about 5 p.m. of Mrs. Kolz (sic), wife of August Kolz who lives on 13th Street in the 3rd Ward. The deceased, leaving her sorrowing husband with two small children, was buried on Tues. afternoon amid numerous mourners in the city cemetery (Note: from cem. records: Burial register has Mrs. Albertine Kohls, 28 y., wife of Aug. Kohls)
CLARA KOHLS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1896: Death of the 21 day daughter of August Kohl on Fri., of diphtheria. Mr. Kohl had already lost another child to the murderous illness a few weeks ago. ********** [Burial register has Clara Kohls, female, 21d, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: diptheria]
HENRIETTE KOHLS cemetery #17 (There seems to be something wrong with this entry. The following is from the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 3 September 1882. Henriette Kohls born Franke, wife of Karl Kohls, was born January 15, 1801, in Bostrin, Kreis Schivelbein, Germany, and baptized and confirmed the same place. They were married in 1824 and emigrated to America in 1856, settling in Cooperstown for 14 years. They then moved to their children in Gibson Town for 13 years. She then resided with her daughter and son-in-law Fr. Uecker. She died at the age of 81 years, 8 months, and ? days. Her husband and two children grieve beside her coffin; one in Germany. God rest her soul.
HELLEN KOHLS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1900: Death Thurs. of 4-yr. old Helene Kohls, daughter of South 11th Street resident William Kohls, of scarlet fever. The funeral took place on Fri. ********** [d. 02-01-1900/age 4 yrs./cause: scarlet fever/Burial register has 1900 although the stone has 1901)
IDA KOHLS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1894: Death on Fri. of a 1 yr. 9 mo. old daughter of Wilhelm Kohls, who resides at the corner of Columbus and 11th Street here. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery. ******* [Ida Kohls/bur. 08-03-1894/age 1 yrs./cause: convulsions/both Ida and Hellen's stones are off by 1 year.] [burial register has Ida Kohls, female, 1y 9m, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: convulsions]
KARL CHRISTIAN KOHLS cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 14 May 1883, Whitmonday) Karl Christian Kohls was born December 1, 1803, baptized January 1, 1804, confirmed 1816, married 1824. Emigrated 1856. His age was 74 years, 5 months, and 11 days.
MARTHA KOHLS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1906: Death Sat. of Martha Kohls, daughter of C. Kohls here, in Holy Family Hospital following a cancer operation…. Martha Kohls was born 02 January 1885 and her funeral was held Tuesday from the Lutheran Church. ******** [cause: sarcoma]
ANNA M.E. KOHN cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 26 September 1884.) Anna Mathilde Emilie Kohn, daughter of August and Karoline Kohn, passed away Wednesday noon at the age of 1 month, 26 days, of whooping cough.
ARLEINE M. KOHOUT cemetery #43 Arleine M. Kohout, age 93, a former Manitowoc resident, currently of 450 Ensenada St., Denver Colo., died Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2004, at her home in Denver, Colo. She was born April 30, 1911, in Muscatine, Iowa, daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Fidelia) Kuechmann. On June 1, 1940, she married Kenneth S. Kohout at St. Paul Catholic Church, Burlington, Iowa. He preceded her in death June 11, 2000. Arleine grew up in Iowa and has resided in Manitowoc since her marriage. Arleine was a receptionist at Weyerhaeuser for 20 years until her retirement in 1975. She was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rosary and Altar Society, the Association for the Developmentally Disabled and Friends of Holiday House for many years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by six brothers, eight sisters-in-law and two brothers- in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, until the time of Mass of 10:30 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Holiday House, 2818 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, or Shalom Denver, 2498 West 2nd Ave. Denver, CO 80223. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 24, 2004 (from researcher/see contributors page)
CARL F. KOLB cemetery #14 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Mar. 1904: Death in Town Meeme on Sat. of widely known Carl Kolb from stomach cancer. The deceased was born 02 Sep. 1837 in Treitsch, bei Neustadt, Saxon-Weimar, and came to America with his parents in 1850. They settled in Town Centerville, but Mr. KOLB moved to Meeme 4 yrs. later where he had lived ever since. He is survived by his widow and 15 children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
ERWIN KOLB cemetery #61 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1897: Mr. and Mrs. E. Kolb of Meeme lost a small child on Sat., who was buried Sunday.
HANNA KOLB cemetery #14 Name: Kolb, Hanna Rosina D.: 10/3/1866 B.: 1/19/1803 Reg. D.: 6/9/1873 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Graszhergogthum Catn. ? Weimar D.P.: Meeme Mtw. Co. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.142
HILDA KOLB cemetery #61 Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Kolb, 70, of Kiel, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, with the Rev. Kenneth Schultz, pastor, officiating. Mrs. Kolb died Thursday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Hilda Wiegand was born June 3, 1900, a daughter of the late Louis and Agnes Lutze Wiegand. On Dec. 20, 1919, she married John H. Kolb in Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Meeme until 1950 when they moved to School Hill. Mr. Kolb, who was in the insurance business, died in 1962. Mrs. Kolb moved to Kiel a year ago. She was a member of St. James UCC and a charter member of its Ladies Aid Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, two brothers and a sister. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today until 11 a.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at the church from noon until time of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Kolb's name for the American Cancer Society. - January 7, 1971
IRMA KOLB cemetery #61 From Der Nord Westen, 21 June A daughter of Reinhold Kolb in Meeme died last week at age 4 yrs., 11 mos., and 27 days. The funeral was Sunday.
LYDIA C. KOLB From Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1900: An 11-yr. old daughter of Ernst Kolb in Town Centerville died late Thurs. night.
MELVIN KOLB cemetery #82 Melvin G. Kolb, 88, formerly of 221 Paine Street, Kiel, died Thursday evening at the Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein where he was a resident for one year. He was born in Cleveland on December 4, 1900, son of the late Henry and Selma Koellmer Kolb. He attended schools in Cleveland and Milwaukee areas. On October 8, 1927 he married Paula Wehmeier. She died in March of 1966. He was employed at the former Beckmann Brothers until 1941. He was also employed at H. G. Weber in Kiel from 1942 until retiring in 1969. He was a member of St. Peter’s UCC in Kiel. Survivors include one son, one daughter, one granddaughter, one great- grandson, and one brother. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 2, at St. Peter’s UCC Kiel, with Rev. James Sizelove officiating. There will be no visitation. Meiselwitz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter’s UCC would be appreciated. (edited for living)
BERTHA KOLICEK cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 Jan.) Word reached here today that Miss Bertha Kolicek, a daughter of Alois Kolicek here, had died in Appleton where she had been staying for several months. The young lady was ill for several weeks and died after being treated in an Appleton hospital. It was hoped that she would improve there, but instead her condition got worse and eventually led to her death. On Monday Mrs. Kolicek traveled to Appleton to be at her bedside, and we don’t yet know if she got there before death occurred. The body was brought here Tuesday and the funeral is set for 9 a.m. Thursday from the Catholic Church to the local cemetery.
ARTHUR KOLLATH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1900: Death Mon. of a small child of local resident August Kollath. (Note: Checked with cemetery office and she agreed this is the right child, "There are an August & Henrietta Kollath on the same lot who are probably his parents.")
FERDINAND KOLLATH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1899: Ferdinand Kollath died suddenly here on Fri. As usual, he had taken his son Carl's lunch to him where he worked and was on his way home when he suddenly raised his arms over his head and sank to the ground dead. A heart attack has ended his life. The deceased was born in 1835 in Pomerania and has been a Manitowoc resident since he was 14. He leaves his wife and 3 grown children. The funeral was held Tues. in the city cemetery.
HEANETTA KOLLATH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908: A small child of Franklin Street resident August Kollath died Sunday.
HENRY KOLLATH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: A 9-mo. old child of Mr. A. Kollath here died Mon. evening of convulsions.
WILHELMINA KOLLATH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1908: Death Sunday of 86-year old Mrs. Fred Kollath at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Reichert, on South 15th Street. In addition to the named daughter she is survived by 2 sons. The funeral was held Tuesday.
WILHELM KOLM cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1903: A lung illness took the life Sun. morning of Friedrich Wilhelm Kolm of Two Rivers. Mr. Kolm was born 01 Dec. 1831 in Mecklenburg. He came to America in 1861, lived one year in Middleton, in the vicinity of Madison, and moved to Two Rivers in 1864 where he has lived ever since. He leaves his sorrowing widow. The funeral was held Tues. from the Lutheran Church.
HENRY WILLIAM KOLWEY cemetery #61 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1886: Death of 62-year old Heinrich Kolwey on Wed., 18 Aug. in Town Meeme. He suffered injuries in a fall in his kitchen on the 1st of Aug., the complications from which eventually took his life. The deceased was born in Hanover (Germany), and leaves a wife and seven grown children. Burial will take place Sat. morning.
WARZYNIEC KOMOROWSKI (LORENZ) cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1905: Lorenz Kummerowski, a 71-yr. old resident of our city, died Sun. and was buried Tues. morning from the Polish Church.
MARY ANN KONEN cemetery #87 Mrs. James J. Konen, 37, of Route 1, Kiel, died February 10 at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton. The former Mary Ann Diehlmann was born September 4, 1939, at Portage, a daughter of Albert and Lillian Benzine Diehlmann. Later the family moved to Howards Grove, where she attended school and graduated with the class of 1957. On July 11, 1959. she married James Konen at Dubuque, Iowa. The couple lived at Millhome and Howards Grove prior to buying a farm in the Town of Schleswig ten years ago. Mrs. Konen was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services were held Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. A memorial fund has been established it Mrs. Konen’s name. - Feb. 11, 1977
HELENA KONER cemetery #22 Name: Koner, Helena D.: 11/5/1871 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 20 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.122
ADAM KONIG cemetery #22 Name: Konig, Adam D.: 10/7/1877 B.: 9/30/1877 Reg. D.: 2/18/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 7 Da. B.P.: Eaton, Mtwc. Co. D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: F.: John P. Konig M.: Barbara Konig Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.256
MARIA KONIG cemetery #22 Name: Konig, Maria D.: 4/7/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Hr. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.172
MARIA KONIG cemetery #22 Name: Konig, Mary D.: 8/3/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 11/27/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 100 Yrs. Less 11 Da. B.P.: Niedershlesingen in Germ. D.P.: Meeme Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: Karl Konig F.: N. Wutscheck M.: Mary Wutscheck Cause of Death: Weakness of age Pg. #: v.1 p.266
THERESIA KONIG cemetery #22 Name: Konig, Therese D.: 3/21/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 5/22/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 79 Yrs. B.P.: Falkenberg in Bavaria Germany D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. P. Mutz Spouse: Sebastian Konig F.: Nicolaus Gross M.: Anne Gross Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.304 (Note: death index at courthouse has d. 3/20/1879 as does church record)
SOPHIE KONO cemetery #8 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1907: Death in Centerville of Mrs. W. Kono on 16 October from a heart attack. The deceased was born 16 February 1822 in Mecklenburg. The funeral was held Friday.
JOSEF KONOP cemetery #26 Name: Korops, Joseph D.: 6/27/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 8 Mo. B.P.: Franklin, Mtw. Co. D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's son Pg. #: v.1 p.286 MARIE KONOP cemetery #26 Name: Korops, Mary D.: 7/14/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 7 Mo. 5 Da. B.P.: Franklin D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Joseph Korop M.: Katharine (?) Korop Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.287 GERTRUDE KONZ cemetery #83 Mrs. Gertrude Konz passed way at her home in this city on Monday, death being due to the infirmities of old age. Deceased, nee Wolf, was born in Germany Nov. 16, 1841, and came to America in 1845. She was married to John Konz in 1864, and the couple lived on a farm near Calvary for many years. Later they moved on a farm near St. Anna. For about twelve years they lived in Kiel, where Mr. Konz died about two years ago. She leaves nine children to mourn her death. They are: Mrs. S. Steffes of Two Rivers, Mrs. John Meyer of Minn., Mrs. A.E. Williams of Milwaukee, Mrs. Conrad P. Mohr of Sheboygan Falls, Miss Ida Konz of Kiel, Jos. Konz of St. Anna, Math. J. Konz of Racine, Louis P. Konz of Kiel, Edward F. Konz of New Holstein. Also one brother and one sister, William Wolf of Calvary and Mrs. W. Schulder of Chicago. Also 39 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place today, Thursday, with services at St. Peter and Paul’s church, Rev. O. Kolbe officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
HELENA "LENA" KONZ cemetery #83 Mrs. Louis Konz, aged 55, passed away Sunday at 10 p.m. at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, where she had been confined for several days. The deceased was born in the town of Rhine on March 3, 1886, the daughter of Jacob and Katherine Meyer Kleinhans. Her maiden name was Helena. She was united in marriage with Louis Konz on November 27, 1906 and the couple immediately located in this city, where Mr. Konz is employed at the Stoelting Bros. Company. Survivors are her husband; eight children, namely: Mrs. Armand (Eleanor) Bunge, Mrs. Jerome (Evelyn) Goebel and Lester of this city, Mrs. Harold (Dorothy) Schuepferling, Miss Audrey, and Elmer of Milwaukee; Wilbert of New Holstein, and Elroy at home; six grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Katherine Kleinhans, aged 83, New Holstein; six brothers, William of California, Nicholas of St. Nazianz, Roman of New Holstein, Clarence of Quinney, Zeno of Milwaukee, and Frank of Hilbert; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Klauck and Mrs. Steve Nichols of New Holstein, and Mrs. John Stemper of Clintonville. Funeral services were conducted this Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 9:30 a.m. at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church. Interment was made in the church cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Altar and Christian Mothers' Society. 1942
JOHN KONZ cemetery #83 CALLED BY DEATH. John Konz, a well-known resident of Kiel, passed to his reward on Wednesday, February 16th, at 10 o’clock p. m. Death was due to dropsy, with which he had been afflicted for nearly a year, being confined to his bed about one month. Decedent was a native of Prussia, where he was born in 1838. He came to America as a child with his parents, who settled in St. Joseph, Fond du Lac coun. After he had grown to manhood he was engaged in the wagon making business with his brother for some years. In 1865 he was married to Gertrude Wolf and the couple settled on a farm near St. Joseph, where they lived until 1893, when the family moved to St. Anna, on a farm. For the last ten years they have lived in retirement in Kiel. The family consisted of twelve children, of whom three have died. Mr. Konz is survived by his widow and the following children: Mrs. J. M. Meyer of New Ulm, Minn., Joseph of St. Anna, Mrs. Simon Steffes of Two Rivers, Mathias of Racine, Edward of New Holstein, Louis and Mrs. Conrad Mohr of Kiel, Mrs. Arthur Williams of Chicago and Miss Ida at home. Also a number of grandchildren; one brother, Fred. of Fond du Lac, and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Mertes of Iowa and Mrs. Hubert Guelig of Green Bay. The funeral was held on Saturday forenoon, with services at St. Peter and Paul church, Rev. M. Rumpel officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. The children with the exception of Mrs. Meyer of New Ulm, Minn., and the following relatives from outside were in attendance, beside a large concourse of friends: Miss Rose Steffes of Chicago, Fred. Konz and Frank Konz of Fond du Lac, Louis Konz of Milwaukee, William Konz of Escanaba, Mich., Jos. Eul of Depere, Mrs. H. Guelig of Green Bay, Mrs. C. Mohr and Frank Mohr of Glidden, Jos. Guelig and John Endrew of Johnsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schumaker, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Gerhartz, Andrew Nickel and Louis Gerhartz of Stockbridge, Leo Gerhartz of Cambellsport, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wolf of Chilton, Wm. Wolf of Mt. Calvary, Chr. Bergs, Anton Schmitz and Albert Schmitz of St. Cloud. - Feb. 1921
JOHN KOPETSKY Cemetery #66 The following was sent in by a researcher/see contributors page KOPETSKY Manitowoc Herald Times, March 30, 1946 issue John Kopetsky, 68, of route 1, Two Rivers, died early today at the farm home in Two Creeks. He had been seriously ill for only a week. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic church in Tisch Mills at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery there. The body is at the Klein & Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, and may be viewed there from 7 o'clock this evening. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Monday evening. Born on his parents' farm in the town of Two Creeks in 1878, the deceased was the son of John and Anna Mancel Kopetsky. Following his schooling in the town he assisted his father on the farm until 21 years of age when he went to Minnesota, remaining five years. While in Minnesota he married Mathilda Srnsky of Tabor, Minn at East Grand Forks in 1903. The couple remained there until 1905 when they returned to Mr. Kopetsky's former home in Two Creeks. They have remained to operate the farm there ever since. Mr. Kopetsky was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary's church, Tisch Mills. Surviving are the wife, fours sons, Frank and Stanley of Two Rivers, Wenzel and Leo both of route 1, Two Rivers; one daughter, Mrs. Norbert Kimmes of Two Rivers. There are 12 grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Wenzel Kopetsky of Two Rivers and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Vaclavik of Two Rivers and Mrs. Fred Hincheck of Mavie, Minn.
MATHILDA KOPETSKY Cemetery #66 The following was sent in by a researcher/see contributors page KOPETSKY Manitowoc Herald Times, August 23, 1975 issue Mrs. Mathilda Kopetsky, 93, of Rt 2, Mishicot, died Sunday evening at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Joseph P. Lutheran will officiate with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. Mrs. Kopetsky was born March 13, 1883, in the Town of Bohemia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Srnsky. She was married to John Kopetsky in 1903 at East Grand Forks, Minn. They farmed in the town of Two Creeks until Mr. Kopetsky died in 1946. She was a member of the Rosary Society at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Stanley of Two Rivers and Leo of Rt 2, Mishicot, a brother, Rudolph of Minnesota, a sister, Mrs. Emma Stangel of Angus, Minn; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A daughter and two sons preceeded her in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
JOHN KOPKE Name: Koebke, John D.: 10/8/1877 B.: 4/15/1804 Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 73 Yrs. 6 Mo. 23 Da. B.P.: Germ. D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Franz A. O. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Weakness Pg. #: v.1 p.245 ********** (Note: After consulting the cem. office, these appear to be a match even though the names are spelled differently. The cem. office burial book entry: BURIAL REGISTER HAS BURIED OLD MR. KOPKE (UMLAUT OVER O) CHRIST FATHER $2.50
KATHARINA KOPPEL cemetery #7 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Dec. 1900: Death in Cato recently of 82-yr. old Mrs. Catharine Koepel(sic), one of the oldest settlers in our county, of dropsy. She is survived by one son and 2 daughters. Her funeral was Tues. in Whitelaw.
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Cemetery #89B Mrs. J. Koprowsky, an old resident of this city, passed away at her home, 2409 Adams Street Saturday morning. Deceased was seventy-six years old, and for the past forty-two years had been a resident of this city. She suffered from asthma. Mrs. Jos. Koprowsky was born in Germany in 1847. In 1881 she, her husband their four children emigrated to America, and came directly to Two Rivers. For a short time the Koprowsky's made their home on a farm near here. Besides her bereaved husband, the deceased is survived by three sons; Michael and August of Milwaukee, and John of Oshkosh; and by one daughter, Anna of this city. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren. The funeral took place at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart church, Rev. Father Malkowski performing the last rites. Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, February 9, 1923JOHN A. KORALEWSKY cemetery #44 John A. Koralewsky, age 76, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 2006, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1930, in Kewaunee, son of the late Elmer and Marie (Yauger) Stechmesser. John was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1948. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On Dec. 26, 1953, he married the former Patricia R. White in Manitowoc. John began his employment in Manitowoc as a photographer with the Herald Times Reporter. In 1960, the couple founded Manitowoc Engraving and was active in the business until his retirement. He was a member of AMVETS Post 99. Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law, five grandchilren, five great-grandchildren; and two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Robert Gretz. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Patrick Hanson with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post 99. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, until the time of service at 11 a.m. John enjoyed fishing and hunting throughout his life. He and Pat especially enjoyed many wonderful years at the cottage up north, entertaining friends and family. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, October 26, 2006 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
BLANCHE KORCIAN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1908: Death in Milwaukee on Saturday of Mrs. Blanche Karcian (nee Wilda) from here who married Mr. Karcian of Milwaukee 8 mos. ago. In addition to her husband she leaves her mother, Mrs. John Wilda here, and several sisters. The body will be brought here for burial.
EDWARD KORINEK cemetery #26 Edward F. Korinek, 53, of 1721 Green St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Korinek by the VFW Post No. 659. Mr. Korinek was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Manitowoc County, son of Joseph Korinek Sr., and the late Catherine Konop Korinek. He was a Manitowoc County resident all his life and attended Manitowoc County schools. Mr. Korinek was a veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in Battery A of the 292nd Field Artillery. He also served in the European Theater Operation. Feb. 18, 1944, he married Dorothy Chupita at Golden, Colo. He was a salesman for Berkedal and Shimek Inc., for 36 years and was a member of VFW Post 659, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706, Knights of Columbus Council No. 710 and United Commercial Travelers. Survivors include his wife, a son, and a daughter; his father, Joseph Korinek Sr. and a brother, Joseph Korinek Jr., of Rt. 2, Cato; two sisters. Mrs. Grace Holschbach, of Rt. 5. Manitowoc, and Mrs. Helen Duebner, of Texas. and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter Friday, September 17, 1976 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ELIZABETH KORINEK cemetery #26 Mrs. Joseph (Elizabeth) Korinek, 50, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Korinek, nee Elizabeth Holschbach, was born Feb. 17, 1924, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of Alphonse and Mary Svatek Holschbach. She was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 1942. She was married to Joseph Korinek Oct. 20, 1948, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Mr. and Mrs. Korinek farmed in the Town of Franklin. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Parish. Survivors include her husband, seven daughters, her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Holschbach of Manitowoc; three brothers, seven sisters, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Rosary Society and a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. by Msgr. Schneider. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, January 21, 1975 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) FRANK KORINEK cemetery #26 Frank C. Korinek, 75, died unexpectedly of a coronary late Thursday evening at home at Kellnersville. He had been a patient two weeks at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and had returned home Thursday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Korinek was born Jan. 24, 1890, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph and Mary Dufek Korinek. He married Caroline Opichka Nov. 17, 1913, and the couple farmed in the Town of Franklin until 1947, retiring and moving to Kellnersville. He had also been a mason by trade. Mr. Korinek was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church and a former director of Rosecrans Cheese Factory. The couple observed the 50th anniversary of the wedding in November of 1963. He is survived by his wife, a son, James of Rt. 2, Cato; two daughters, Mrs. Ludmilla Mahnke of Manitowoc and Mrs. Louis Chizek of Kellnersville; three brothers, Louis of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Joseph of Rt. 2, Cato, and Edward of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Rameker and Mrs. Michael Yindra of Rt 1, Maribel, and Mrs. Emma Doubek of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. A daughter and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Holy Name Society and at 8 p.m. by Msgr. Kalisek and members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, February 19, 1965 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) JAMES J. KORINEK cemetery #26 James J. Korinek, 47, of Manitowoc, formerly of Rt. 2. Cato, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30.a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Korinek was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Mrs. Caroline Opichka Korinek. He attended Menchalville elementary school and was married Sept. 25, 1946, at Holy Innocents Church, Manitowoc. He farmed in Town of Franklin and worked 12 years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. The couple had resided at Manitowoc since April. He was social secretary and treasurer of the Catholic Knights, Branch 114 of Kellnersville, member of the Holy Name Society and Boilermakers Local 443. Survivors include the wife; two sons at home; his mother, and two sisters, Mrs. Ludmilla Mahnke of Manitowoc and Mrs. Louis Chizek of Kellnersville. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2pm Sunday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by the parish and at 8:30 p.m. by the HNS and Catholic Knights. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, October 31, 1969 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) JOSEPH KORINEK cemetery #26 Joseph Korinek Sr., 85, of Rt. 2, Cato, died unexpectedly Monday morning at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mr. Korinek was born Nov. 23, 1891, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Mary Dufek Korinek. He married Catherine Konop Nov. 11, 1919, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He farmed in the Town of Frankin, where he resided with his son at the present time. Mrs. Korinek preceded him in death in April of 1931. Mr. Korinek was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Army, a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church, a 50 year member of Catholic Knights Branch 86 and treasurer of Menchalville School Board for many years. Survivors include a son. Joseph, of Rt. 2, Cato: two daughters; Grace Holschbach, of Rt. 3. Manitowoc, and Helen Duebner, of San Antonio, Tex: a brother, Edward, of Milwaukee, 25 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A son, Edward, two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 3 30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m Tuesday by Msgr. Schneider and Rosary at 8 p.m. by members of Holy Name Society and Catholic Knights Herald Times Reporter - Monday, April 4, 1977 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) MARTIN KORINEK cemetery #18 From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1903: Sat. evening Martin Korinek, a 90-yr. old resident of Town Franklin, left to visit his son who lives in that same town near the old homestead, but never returned. Sun. morning the son called his parent's home and talked with his ill mother and learned that his father had attempted to visit him the night before. The son immediately went along the path to the house and found his father lying on the ground frozen to death. It is believed that the elderly man had given up the idea of visiting because of the cold and turned back toward the house, but was overcome by the cold. Korinek was born in Bohemia and came to Manitowoc County about 40 yrs. ago. He leaves his sorrowing widow and 7 children, among whom is Mrs. Math. Scarda here.
GEORG KORNELY cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1896: Death in Kossuth on Tues. evening of 40 yr. old Georg Korneli, of typhus. The deceased was a brother of Peter Korneli and was born and raised in Town Kossuth. He leaves a widow and 7 children. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek.
GEORGE KORNELY cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1891: Death of George Kornelly on 13 July in Town Kossuth, of old age debility. He reached the age of 77 yrs. 3 mos. and is survived by his widow and 4 sons. His funeral took place yesterday morning in the Catholic Cemetery of Francis Creek. He had been a resident of Town Kossuth since 1853.
MARY C. KORNELY cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1909: (From the correspondent in Francis Creek (no date) Last Saturday noon Mrs. Georg Korneli died after a long illness with cancer. Her husband had preceded her in death 12 years ago. The burial was Tuesday morning at the Catholic cemetery. 7 children survive.
PETER KORNELY cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1907: Death Saturday in Holy Family Hospital, following a long illness, of Peter Kornely of typhus. Mr. Kornely, who was well-known throughout the entire county, was born 15 December 1850 in Gau Algosheim, Hesse-Darmstadt, and came to America with his parents as a 2-year old boy, the family settling in Town Kossuth. He spent the greater part of his life there. 35 years ago he married Miss Mary Hessel, daughter of Casper Hessel. He chose public life and filled various town offices for 21 years. In 1900 he was candidate for the office of County Treasurer but lost to Charles Hacker. For the last two years he lived here in Manitowoc and operated a guest house. In addition to his widow he is survived by 3 sons and 5 daughters, as well as 2 brothers living in Milwaukee. The funeral was held Tuesday in Francis Creek under the auspices of the Catholic Knights, to which he belonged for many years.
THERESIA KORNELY/KORNELI cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Jan. 1898 Death on Mon. of Town Kossuth resident Mrs. Theresia Korneli nee Treffen, after a short illness. She was the widow of Georg Korneli who died seven years ago. She was born 08 May 1821 in Gau Algersheim, Hessen-Darmstadt. With her husband and two children she came to American in 1853 and settled in Town Kossuth where she has lived ever since. She leaves three sons - Peter Korneli who lives in Kossuth, and Charles and Jacob Korneli, both located in Milwaukee. She is also survived by her 4 daughters-in-law, 26 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Burial will take place tomorrow morning in the St. Anna Cemetery in Francis Creek.
MICHAEL KORNETZKE cemetery #53 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1890 Death on Mon., 08 Dec. in Reedsville of Mr. Kornetzki(sic). The deceased was buried on Thurs., 11 Dec.
EDUARD KORTENS From Der Nord Westen, Aug. 6, 1891: Death of 48 yr. old Edward Kortens in Town Kossuth on 02 Aug., of a stroke. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The burial took place Tues. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
SON OF ALBERT KORZINEK cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1900: Death Mon. morning of a 2-week old son of Albert Korzinek here of convulsions. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon in the Catholic Cemetery here.
EMMA KORZINEK cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1900: Death Fri. of Mrs. Albert Korzinek of a lung disease. The deceased was born 17 Mar. 1869. She leaves a sorrowing husband and 4 children. The funeral was held Mon.
DANIEL KOSKA cemetery 89A (the following sent in by family researcher/see contributors page) Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI 19 Mar 1986 Daniel O. Koska, 71, of 309 - 23rd St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, March 19, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Koska was born March 22, 1914, at Tisch Mills, son of the late Frank and Mary Stangel Koska. He married Ada Bugler, Sept. 1, 1934, at Waukegan, Ill. Mr. Koska was employed at Eggers Industries for 38 years, retiring in January of 1977. Mr. Koska was a member and past president of the Two Rivers Eagles Club, member of Owls Club, The Senior Citizens and The Cool City Dartball League. Survivors include his wife, Ada; three daughters and sons-in-law, three grandchildren, and a great grandson. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. There will be an Eagles Memorial Service at 6:30 p.m. and a parish memorial service at 7 p.m. Friday. A memorial fund will be established in Mr. Koska's name for National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin.
AGNES KOSOBUCKI cemetery #89B Mrs. Agnes Kosobucki, 79, of 2307 Garfield St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Kosobucki, nee Agnes Panowitz, was born Jan. 17, 1890, at Two Rivers, a daughter of the late John and Mary Mrotek Panowitz. She was married at Sacred Heart Church Jan. 31, 1917, to Frank Kosobucki. He died in 1958. She was a member of Sacred Heart Rosary Society. Surviving are two daughters, a son, four sisters, Mrs. Anna Tadych of Two Rivers, Mrs. Bella Awe and Mrs. Helen Moerschel of West Allis, and Mrs. Frances Myszewski of Milwaukee; a brother, John Panowitz of Two Rivers, and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
FRANK KOSOBUCKI cemetery #89B Frank J. Kosobucki, 65, of 2307 Garfield St., Two Rivers, died Saturday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been in failing health a number of years. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at 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 Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Kosobucki was born at Milwaukee July 8, 1892, son of the late Joseph and Frances Kosobucki. He resided in that city until 1920, when the family came to Two Rivers. He was employed as a cabinet machinist at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, for 31 years and was a member of the firm's 30 Year Club and the Goodfellowship Club as well as the Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Agnes Panowitz, whom he married in Two Rivers, Jan. 31, 1917; two daughters, three brothers, Joseph, John and Edward of Milwaukee; five sisters, Mrs. Roman Giersch, Mrs. Lawrence Marsh, Mrs. John Tabaska and Mrs. Fred Leiermann of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Walter Kessler of West Allis, and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
FRANK KOSTA SR. Cemetery #66 (the following was sent in by family researcher/see contributors page) Frank Joseph Kostka, Sr. b.-- Feb 1876, d.19 Jun 1921/Son of Mathias and Anna (Hruska) Kostka OBITUARY - The Kewaunee Enterprise, Kewaunee, WI., June 24, 1921 FRANK KOSKA PASSED AWAY LAST SUNDAY Succumbs After Illness of About Six Weeks WAS FORTY-FIVE YEARS OLD Funeral Services Were Held Wednesday At Tisch Mills Death claimed Frank Koska, a well known resident of West Kewaunee, at the St. Vincent hospital at Green Bay on Sunday morning. He has been a healthy man his entire life, until six weeks ago, when he overlifted himself and strained his kidneys, thus causing a poison system which caused his death. The deceased was born at Casco forty-five years ago, where he lived for about twenty years. On February 7, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Stangel at Cooperstown. For two years they made their home at Tisch Mills, from there they moved to the farm on which he lived until he was taken sick. Mr. Koska was one of the most influential citizens of the town, and enjoyed a wide acquaintance, not only in his home community, but through the western part of the county. Manifesting a deep interest in all matters which tended toward the advancement of the town, and welfare of its people. He was an honest character and respected by all. He is survived by his wife and four children, Frank, Edward, Joseph and Daniel, all living on the farm. Four sisters, Mrs. Jos. Pavlish, Mrs. Frank Hlinak and Mrs. Chas. Musil of this city, and Mrs. Tom Blahnik and Mrs. John Houdek of Casco. Two brothers Wencil of Casco, and Anton of this city. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 22, from the Tisch Mills Catholic church, and internment was in the cemetery adjoining, Rev. Shimek officiating.
ALVINA A. KOSTKA Cemetery 89D Alvina Ann (Pavlat) Kostka, b.20 Sep 1892, d.28 Aug 1983 b. Town of Casco, Kewaunee County, WI Dau. of Wenzel and Mary (Burda) Pavlat According to the US Federal Census for the town of Casco, Kewaunee County, Wis., dated June 1910: Pavlat, Wencil, age 53, married 29 years, born in Aus. Bohemia, both parents born Aus. Bohemia, came to USA 1860 Mary, wife, age 48, mother of 8, 8 living, born in Aus. Bohemia, both parents born in Aus. Bohemia Frank, age 27 Emily A., age 24 Libbie, A., age 20 Alvina A., age 17 Irene, age 14 Bessie, age 11 OBITUARY - Herald Times Reporter, August 31, 1983 Kostka Mrs. Alvina A. Kostka, 90, a resident of North Ridge Nursing Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 2310 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Sunday evening Aug. 28 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Robert Rhyner and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Kostka was born Sept. 20, 1892, at Rio, Wis., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wencil Pavlat. She married Anton Kostka Nov. 17, 1914, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kewaunee. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Luke's. Survivors include a son, a daughter, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 6, 1962, a daughter, a brother, and six sisters. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Thursday.
ANNA KOSTKA Cemetery 89D Anna Helen (Pribyl) Kostka, b.25 Jun 1900, d.16 May 1952 b. Town of Anapee, Kewaunee County, WI Dau. of Wencil and Katherine (Hallada) Pribyl First wife of Frank Joseph Kostka OBITUARY - Two Rivers Reporter, May 17, 1952 Kostka Taken ill eight days ago, Mrs. Frank J. Kostka, 51, 1816 - 13th St., Two Rivers, a resident of the city nearly 27 years, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Friday night. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Internment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Kostka, nee Anna Pribyl, was born in Algoma in 1900, a daughter of the late Wenzel and Katie Hallada Pribyl. She was married at Kewaunee in 1921 to Frank J. Kostka, a resident of Kewaunee county. After residing in Kewaunee for four years, the family came to Two Rivers, where Mrs. Kostka resided since. For several years she was an employee of the Schwartz Manufacturing Company. Besides her husband, her mother, the latter of Algoma, she leaves two daughters, and two sons. She also leaves five sisters and a brother. There are seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 7 p.m. Saturday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday.
ANTON KOSTKA Cemetery 89D Anton Kostka, b.01 Jul 1883, d.06 Dec 1962 b.Town od Pierce, Kewaunee County, WI Son of Mathias and Anna (Hruska) Kostka Husband of Alvina Ann (Pavlat) Kostka OBITUARY - Two Rivers Reporter, Dec. 6, 1962 Kostka Anton Kostka, 79, of 2310 Jackson St., Two Rivers, retired employee of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, died at home early Thursday morning. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. H.J. Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Kostka was born July 1, 1883 in the Town of Slovan, Kewaunee County, son of the late Matthew and Anna Hruska Kostka. He was employed for nine years at Kewaunee Mfg. Co. in Kewaunee, and after coming to Two Rivers in 1924, he worked at Mirro Aluminum Co. for 29 years, retiring in 1953. He was a member of the ZCBJ Bohemian Lodge, Two Rivers and the Holy Name Society at St. Luke's Parish. Besides his wife, the former Alvina Pavlat, whom he married Nov. 17, 1914 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kewaunee, he leaves a son, , a daughter, and seven grandchildren. A daughter, six sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. The rosary for the Holy Name Society will be recited at 7:15 p.m.
CAROLINE F. KOSTKA Cemetery 89D Caroline Frances (Valenta) Kostka, b.05 Nov 1908, d.08 Aug 1970 b. Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, WI Dau. of Wencil and Emily (Nuhlicek) Valenta Wife of Joseph John Kostka OBITUARY - The Two Rivers Reporter, August 10, 1970 Kostka Mrs. Joseph Kostka, 61, of 1619 - 29th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she was a patient nearly three weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Kostka, nee Caroline Valenta, was born Nov. 5, 1908, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County. a daughter of the late Wenzel and Emily Nuhlicek Valenta. She was married at St. Joseph Catholic Church at Norman Nov. 15, 1927, to Joseph Kostka, after which the couple took up residence at Two Rivers. She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer Parish. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, a son, a sister, a brother, a stepsister, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 8 o'clock this Monday evening.
EDWARD KOSTKA Cemetery #66 (the following sent in by family researcher/see contributors page) Edward Kostka, b.04 Sep 1902, d.06 Nov 1922/Son of Frank Joseph and Mary (Stangel) Kostka OBITUARY -The Kewaunee Enterprise, Kewaunee Wis. Dies Monday Morning at Home of His Mother at Krok Had Been Employed in Factory at Two Rivers A little over a year ago the Grim Reaper took the husband and father from the family of Mrs. Mary Kostka in West Kewaunee and left the home desolate with the wife and four sons to struggle on alone. On Monday morning at 5:30 o'clock death again entered the home and claimed Edward, the third of the family, after an illness of only one week with blood poisoning. The young man, only twenty years of age, was crippled from the same disease when a young lad and had a deformed leg. A week ago an infection started in his left arm and although everything was done to spare his young life, he died suffering the most intense pain and death was a relief to him as well as to those who had to witness his suffering. Edward Kostka was born on a farm near Tisch mills on Sept. 4, 1902 and was in his twenty-first year. He had been employed by the Aluminum Goods Company at Two Rivers off and on for about a year and until he was taken sick. His health was never of the best and with his disability, made it impossible for him to keep at work steadily. Surviving the deceased are his mother and three brothers, Frank of this city and Joseph and Daniel at home besides numerous other relatives. The funeral took place Wednesday from the late home at Krok and services were conducted at St. Mary's Catholic church at Tisch Mills, Rev. Shimek officiating and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery there besides those of his late father. A large number of relatives and friends followed the body to its last resting place. The sympathy of the community goes out to this family in their great sorrow.
FRANK J. KOSTKA, SR. Cemetery 89D Frank Joseph Kostka, b.27 Aug 1899, d.18 Jan 1980 b.Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, WI Son of Frank Joseph and Mary (Stangel) Kostka Husband of Anna Helen (Pribyl) Kostka & Anna Helen (Hulletz) Kostka WEDDING - The Kewaunee Enterprise, Kewaunee, Wis. MISS ANNA PRIBYL BRIDE OF F.J. KOSKA Ceremony Takes Place At Catholic Church Tuesday Morning Young Couple Will Make Their Home In This City Miss Anna Pribyl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wencil Pribyl of Forestville, Door County, became the bride of Frank J. Koska Tuesday morning at 7:00 o'clock at the Holy Rosary Catholic church, Rev. W.C. Kubale tying the nuptial knot. Miss Bozena Pribyl, a sister of the bride was bridesmaid, and Joseph Koska, a brother of the groom, was groomsman. After a wedding breakfast at the home of the brides sister, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rank in this city the newlyweds sat for their wedding picture at Loughrans studio and then autoed to the brides home at Forestville and later to Sturgeon Bay. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Koska of the town of West Kewaunee. Both of the newlyweds are popular and well known young people in their respective communities. Both were employed at Two Rivers for the past few years and it was there they met and their romance began that ended so happily Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Koska will reside in this city where the groom has found employment in the factory of the Kewaunee Mfg. Co. OBITUARY - Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 1980 Kostka Frank J. Kostka, 80, of 1105 Park Row Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday, Jan. 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Kostka was born Aug. 27, 1899, in the Town of Franklin in Kewaunee County, son of the late Frank and Mary Stangel. He was in service in World War II. He married Anna Prybyl Aug. 20, 1921, at Kewaunee, she preceded him in death in 1952. Mr. Kostka then married Anna Hostak, June 25, 1960 at Manitowoc. He worked as a supervisor at Mirro Corp. in shipping retiring in 1961. Survivors include his wife, Anna, two sons, two daughters, a step-daughter, two brothers, 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Edward. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home 3 o'clock this Sunday, where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock Sunday night.
HELEN M. KOSTKA Cemetery 89D (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) From the Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 2003, Two Rivers, WI Helen M. Kostka, age 74, of 1709 Blue Heron Drive, Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, April 23, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2003, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic 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. Helen was born April 20, 1929 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late James and Delia Spaeth VanSleet. She was a graduate of Washington High School, class of 1947. On Sept. 9, 1950, Helen married her husband at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Helen worked in the office of Schroeder's Department Store before her impaired vision forced her to quit working. She was a lifelong member of St. Luke and Holy Redeemer Catholic churches. In her younger years she was a Girl Scout leader and volunteer with the Ladies of Holy Redeemer. Helen's biggest joy in life was spending precious time with her loving family and many special friends. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, baking, dancing and boating on Lake Michigan and Lake Winnebago. Survivors include her husband of 52 years: Eugene "Gene" Kostka, Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, one granddaughter, one sister and brother-in-law, one brother and sister-in-law, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; a brother: Leo VanSleet; a sister: Isabel VanSleet; her mother-in-law and father-in-law: Caroline and Joseph Kostka; and a brother-in-law: LeRoy Vanderbusch. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday (TONIGHT), April 24, 2003 at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. lead by Father Bill. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Building Fund. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center is assisting the Kostka family with funeral arrangements. Special thanks to the doctor and the staff in the oncology unit and Aurora Medical Center and to the Rev. Bill O'Brien for their loving care and compassion during Helen's illness.
JOSEPH J. KOSTKA Cemetery 89D Joseph John Kostka, b.11 Oct 1904, d.29 Jun 1982 b. Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, WI Son of Frank Joseph and Mary (Stangel) Kostka Husband of Caroline Frances (Valenta) Kostka OBITUARY - Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1982 Kostka Joseph J. Kostka, 77, a resident of Mueller Manor, Two Rivers, formerly of 1619 - 29th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, June 29, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 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. Kostka was born Oct. 11, 1904, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late Frank and Mary Stangel Kostka. He married Caroline Valenta, Nov. 15, 1927, at Norman. She preceded him in death in August of 1970. Mr. Kostka was retired from American Hamilton, Two Rivers, for 17 years. He was a member of the Owls, the Wisconsin Czechs, the Oldtimers, the Two Rivers Senior Citizens, and the Great Lakes Sport Fishermen. Survivors include a son, a daughter, a brother, five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon where a parish memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock.
MARY KOSTKA Cemetery #66 (the following was sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page) Mary (Stangel) Kostka, b.12 May 1878, d.13 Nov 1953/Daughter of Joseph W. and Anna (Aulik) Stangel/Wife of Frank Joseph Kostka, Sr. OBITUARY - Two Rivers Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., Nov. 14, 1953 KOSTKA Mrs. Mary Kostka, 75, 1621 19th St., Two Rivers, a native of Kewaunee County and a resident of Two Rivers for nearly 30 years, died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital Friday afternoon, where she had been a patient only a few days. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Klein & Stangel funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic church, Two Rivers. Internment will be in St. Mary cemetery, Tisch Mills. Mrs. Kostka, nee Mary Stangel, was born in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County in 1878, a daughter of Joseph Stangel and Anna Aulik Stangel. She was married in 1899 to Frank Kostka at Tisch Mills, who died there over 30 years ago. After her husband's death, she made her home in Two Rivers. Surviving Mrs. Kostka are three sons, Frank and Joseph of Two Rivers and Daniel Kostka, Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Anna Brahm of Milwaukee, nine grand children and seven great grandchildren. For many years she was a member of St. Luke's Altar Society in Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m., Sunday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Sunday.
JOHN KOSTLER cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900: Death Sun. in St. Mary's Hospital here of 91-yr. old John Koestler. The funeral took place yesterday morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
MARGARETHA KOSTLER cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1897: Death Thurs. morning last week of the elderly wife of John Koestler of Manitowoc. She leaves 2 daughters and 2 sons. The funeral took place Sat. morning.
FRED KOSTOMLATSKY cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Oct. 1886: Death last Fri. of 60-year old Mr. F. Kostomlatzky.
GLADYS N. KOTCHI cemetery #89D Gladys N. Kotchi, age 91, of 1445 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, formerly of Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning, Jan. 5, 2003 at North Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2003 at The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Steven Solberg. Burial has taken place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Gladys was also preceded in death by five brothers: Earl, Calvin, Lester, Kenneth and Eugene Parworth; three sisters: Almira and Virginia Parworth and Marciel Hall; a stepbrother; August Grosstueck and a stepsister; Josephine Marcin. Herald Times Reporter Jan. 11, 2003 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPH J. KOUBA cemetery #63 KOUBA Deceased Name: Joseph J. Kouba Joseph J. Kouba, beloved husband of Alice, nee Chaloupka, loving father of one daughter and one son. Fond brother of 4 brothers and 4 sisters, grandfather of 3 grandchildren. Visitation at Burke-Sullivan Funeral Directors, 238 Chicago Av., Oak Park, on Thursday only, August 8, after 7 p.m. At the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Wisc., Friday evening August 9. Funeral mass Saturday, Holy Cross Church, Manitowoc, Wisc. Interment Church Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Chicago Tribune (IL) - August 08, 1974 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
FLORENCE M. KOUTNIK cemetery #44 “I never thought I’d be around this long,” says Florence, who was born on January 23, 1899. Manitowoc has been her home for almost all of her life. “Things were so different then – milk was delivered and sidewalks were wooden.” She went to Chicago to attend “Mrs. Parson’s School of Physical Education” and remembers Armistice Day: “You couldn’t move, the streets were so mobbed.” She was a kindergarten assistant for several years and then married Edward Koutnik in 1925. From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
JIRI KOUTNIK cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Feb.) Death last week from pulmonary inflammation of Mr. Kodnick in our vicinity. His wife died several weeks ago so he has been taken care of by his daughter, Mrs. F. Karas here. His funeral was Fri. in the local cemetery.
VACLAV KOUTNIK cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: Death Wed. last week of Wenzel Koutnik of Bright’s disease. The deceased, who was born 1863 in Bohemia, came to America in 1884 and for the last 14 yrs. was employed in the maltery of Wm. Rahr Sons Co. He is survived by his widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Sat. morning from St. Boniface Church.
JAN KOVARIK cemetery #29 From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1907: Death in Town Gibson of 73-year old Frank Kovarik following a stroke. He leaves his widow, 3 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was held Monday in Melnik. (Note: I believe the obit goes here. The year, month, place, surname all match. Frank may be his middle name or the name he usually went by)
SOPHIE KOWALKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Oct. 1897: Death in Kaukauna, Thurs. last week, of 42 yr. old Mrs. Fred Kawalke, of consumption. She leaves her husband and 6 children. The body was brought here and buried Sat. in the city cemetery.
MARGARET MARY KOWALSKI cemetery #44 Margaret Mary Kowalski, 96, died peacefully in her sleep on May 3, 2004. Her remarkable journey through life began Jan. 16, 1908, when she was born to Eleanor (Husse) and Anton Pilger in Manitowoc, Wis. She married Bernard Kowalski on Aug. 21, 1926. Bernard died in 1979 while they were living in California. Margaret's greatest joy in life was her family. She was a dearly loved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a real zest for life, a sunny attitude, a delightful sense of humor, was forever young in looks and thoughts, and baked the best kolaches this side of Bohemia. She also was an avid "TV" Packers fan, got a kick out of the Lambeau Leap, and was thrilled when they went to the Super Bowl. Friendships were so precious to her. She loved playing bridge and sheepshead with friends at the De Pere and Allouez Senior Centers and played fiercely competitive games of Scrabble and Rummy with family members. She liked to read, sew, cook, bake, crochet, knit and do crafts of all sorts. Margaret was a member of Resurrection Parish. Margaret is survived by her children, eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding Margaret in death were her parents; her son-in-law, Elton Harpt; her sisters and their spouses, Blanche Benesh, Alice Hudon, Rose Warren, Eleanor Paulson and Mae Mueller; and brothers and their spouses, Michael, Frank and Charles Pilger; sister-in-law, Elsie Nelson; and brothers-in-law, Ervin, Harry, Raymond and Joseph Kowalski. Visitation will be at Resurrection Parish, 333 Hilltop Dr., Green Bay on Thursday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev. Paul Demuth officiating. Proko-Wall Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. A memorial fund is being established in Margaret's name. "We were so privileged to have you as our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother and felt especially fortunate to have you with us as long as we did. We shall love you always!" (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)