ROBERT "BOB" J. ABTS Robert “Bob” J. Abts, age 65, of Brillion, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the Wisconsin Home for Veterans in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Bob was born on February 5, 1949 in Luxemburg, son of the late Robert T. and Florence (Thiry) Abts. He served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 – 1969. On May 11, 1968, he married Joan E. Pilgrim at St. Mary’s Church in Algoma. She preceded him in death on December 20, 1986. Bob was the owner and operator of his transportation company. He truly loved what he did. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, volunteering with Meals on Wheels and was a very proud Grandpa, enjoying his grandchildren and their sporting events. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Shawn (Michelle) Abts of Pulaski, Shelly (Steve) Tenor of Krakow and Steve (Robin) Abts of Brillion; grandchildren, Nathan, Caleb and Jadin Abts; Crystal, Kyle and Cassidy Tenor and Alexandria, Aydin and Abigail Abts; his siblings, David (Marvel) Abts of Two Rivers; Myron Abts of Casco; Mary Ann (Kermit) Bourain of Green Bay; Shirley (Frank) Bradley of Denmark; Michael Abts of Nevada; Nancy (Jeff) Vandermuese of Green Bay; Dale (special friend, Donna Daley) Abts of Michigan and Anthony (Cheryl) Abts of Manitowoc; one godson, Scott (Kate) Bradley; other in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Joan; their son, Troy; one brother, Danny Abts and other in-laws. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Timothy Brandt with burial to follow at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek. Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 126 of Brillion. Friends may call at the Weiting Funeral Home in Brillion from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The visitation will conclude with a prayer service. It will continue on Thursday morning at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Holy Family Catholic Church in Bob’s name. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton and the staff at the Wisconsin Home for Veterans in Chippewa Falls for their compassion and care. Manitowoc Herald Times - Feb. 26, 2014
FRANCESKA AMMERMANN RUMP Franceska Aumamm Runp birth: 20 February 1853 Germany death: 25 June 1905 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Francis Creek residence: 1905 Manitowoc father: Frederich Aumamm mother: Johanna spouse: Henry Runp Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 *Note: I placed her here because her parents are here.
BARBARA AUGUSTIN (d. 1917) MRS. AUGUSTIN, PIONEER WOMAN OF CITY, WHO DIED SATURDAY EVE, SURVIVED BY DESCENDANTS Eight Children, Fifty-One Grand Children, Fourteen Great Grand-Children of Woman Who Was One of Olbest (sic) Residents Mrs. Joseph Augustin, one of the city's oldest residents who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nic Engeldinger Saturday night, is survived by many descendants, there being eight children, 51 grand children and fourteen grand children to mourn her death, a total of 73. Mrs. Augustin died at the Engeldinger home at 10 Saturday night, her demise being due to infirmities of her advanced age, 82, years. She was born May 21, 1835, and came to Manitowoc county in 1855, having resided here continuously since, a period of 62 years. Children surviving Mrs. Augustin are Frank, of Cato; Charles, this city; Anton, of Nebraska; Joseph of Minnesota; John, Kossuth; Mrs. William Delsman of Oregon; Mrs. Nic Engeldinger of this city; Mrs. Frank Blimel of Kossuth. The funeral will be held tomorrow, with burial at Francis Creek. The funeral party will leave the Engeldinger home at Twelfth and Marshall streets at 7 and will go to Francis Creek at 7:30 over the North- western. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 19, 1917 P.8
JOSEPH AUGUSTIN FRANCIS CREEK PIONEER DIES AT AGE OF 80 Joseph Augustine, pioneer settler of the county and one of its old residents is dead at his home at Francis Creek aged 80 years. Mr. Augustine was 80 years old on May 29 and had spent a large portion of his life in this county. Besides an aged wife, decedent is survived by nine children, fifty four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Francis Creek Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, August 28, 1915, Page 5 ******** Jos. Augustine, an old resident of the Town of Kossuth, has suffered a stroke of paralysis and his condition is anything but hopeful. His son, Chas. Augustine and his son-in-law, Nic Engeldinger, both of this city are at his bedside. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Nov. 17, 1913 - page 2 ******** According to the information I have, Joseph Anthony Augustin was born in Stachesried, Bavaria, Germany on May 29, 1836 (not June, as stated on the stone) and died in Kossuth on August 27, 1915. He married Barbara (nee) Bredl on June 27, 1860 in Francis Creek. Barbara was born in Bohemia, Chezh Republic on May 31, 1835 and died March 17, 1917 in Manitowoc. Joseph emigrated to the United States aboard the "Argo" and entered through the port of Buffalo, New York. He came with his father, Peter Augustin; his mother, Barbara Augustin (nee) Preu and four siblings. Joseph became a US citizen on June 3, 1878. I do not know when Barbara came to the US. At the time of his death Joseph had nine children, fifty-four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. (this and Augustin photos sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
THECKLA AUGUSTINE Thekla Augustine birth: 31 December 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co. death: 14 January 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Francis Creek residence: 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc co. father: John Augustine mother: Frances Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
BARBARA ZATTLER (nee Bartel) AGED WOMAN IS INSANE Resident of Francis Creek Wandered About Insufficiently Clad Barbara Zatterer aged 80 a resident of the town of Kossuth at Francis Creek was brought here today for examination being insane. The woman has shown signs of failing mentality for a considerable period but of late the maladay has taken violent form and it was deemed best to bring her here for examination. It has been impossible to control her and she was given to wandering away in the woods and other places without sufficient clothing to protect her from the elements. She was committed to the asylum at Oshkosh. Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 30, 1906 p.1 ******* (1880 Kossuth census: Michel Bartle age 45; in the same household, Anton Sattler age 66; wife Barbra Sattler age 45) ****** (1900 Kossuth census: Barbara Zettler, b. Sept. 1820 age 79; brother Micheal Bottle, b. Oct. 1825 age 74 yrs. This is probably Barbara Zetterer in the article and her family on both censuses)
MICHAEL BARTEL Death Saturday of 82-year old Michael Bartel in St. Mary's Hospital here. He was a former resident of Francis Creek who has been staying in that hospital since he was blinded two years ago. The funeral was held in Francis Creek. Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1908
EMMA BAUGNIET Mrs. Emma Baugniet, 99, a former Francis Creek resident, died Wednesday, October 25, 1989 at North Ridge Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Rev. Donald A. Schneider will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in St. anne Cemetery. Mrs. Baugniet was born November 10, 1889 in the town of Larrabee, daughter of the late John and Emma Youra Strouf. She married Frederick C. Baugniet Sr. He preceded her in death in October of 1968. Mrs. Baugniet was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek and a former member of the Christian Mothers and Altar Society. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ursula W. Wellum of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Betty N. Baugniet of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Reuben and Dorothy Strouf of Lewistown, Montana; a sister and brother-in-law, Mabel and Leo Rystichen of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, Frederick Baugniet Jr. and Henry J. Baugniet, two grandsons, Terry Baugniet and Frederick Baugniet III, several brothers and sisters. Friends may call at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek, 9:30 am Saturday until the time of services. Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Oct. 26, 1989 - page B7 ******** (Nov 10, 1889/Oct 25, 1989/SSDI)
FRED BAUGNIET (d. 1968) Fred C. Baugniet, Jr., 52, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Baugniet was born Sept. 15, 1915, at Francis Creek, son of the late Fred Baugniet and Emma Strouf Baugniet, Sr. He married Ruth Carlson June 8, 1940, at Minocqua and they lived at Francis Creek where he served as president of the Francis Creek Bank. Mr. Baugniet attended business college at Manitowoc and was a graduate in the (sic) accounting from the Ferris Institute, Big Rapids, Mich. Employed as the director of purchasing at Manitowoc Co. Inc., he was a member of the bank board of directors, Holy Name Society of the church, Izaak Walton League and Sportsmen’s Clubs at Francis Creek and Shoto. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons (private), a daughter (private), his mother, Mrs. F.C. Baugniet, of Francis Creek; a brother, Henry, and a sister, Mrs. William Wollum of Manitowoc; and six grandchildren.. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 3, 1968 P. 13
FRED C. BAUGNIET (d. 1963) Fred C. Baugniet, Sr., 75, founder and president of State Bank of Francis Creek, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council No. 710 and at 8:15 p.m. by Father Haen. A complete obituary will be announced Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 31, 1963, p. 9 ******** Funeral services for Fred C. Baugniet Sr., 75, of Francis Creek, founder and president of State Bank of Francis Creek, who died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Baugniet was born Aug. 2, 1888, on the homestead farm at Mishicot, son of the late Frederick and Mazila LaPlant Baugniet I. He was educated in French Settlement School, Mishicot, and was graduated from Manitowoc County Normal School in 1908. He taught school five years at Larrabee and Francis Creek and two years at Rockwood Graded School. One of the original subscribers to stock in State Bank of Francis Creek, he resigned his teaching career in 1916 to become cashier of the bank and served since as an official. He was secretary-treasurer of Cherney Construction Co. and Manitowoc and Northern Telephone Co. 20 and 25 years, respectively. He served a quarter of a century as president of Manitowoc County Normal School Board. Increasing bank pressures caused him to yield these posts in later years. A graduate of American Institute of Banking, during the depression of 1933, he guided the bank through this period without an assessment on stockholders, and it was in these years he devised a plan to prevent closing of the normal school for lack of funds. Mr. Baugniet was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Ann Church, Council No. 710, Knights of Columbus, Manitowoc, ZCBJ Lodge, Manitowoc County Chapter of Izaak Walton League, Francis Creek and Larrabee Sportsmen’s clubs and Francis Creek-Rockwood Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, two sons, Fred C. Baugniet, Jr., of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Henry Baugniet, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. William (Ursula) Wollum, of Manitowoc, a brother, Frank Baugniet, 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:320 o’clock this Friday evening by Knights of Columbus and at 8:15 o’clock, by Father Haen. Two Rivers Reporter, November 1, 1963 P. T-3
FRITZ BAUGNIET Frederick C. (Fritz) Baugniet III, 41, of Route 2, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, Sept. 13, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate and burial will be in St. Anne Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mr. Baugniet was born April 1, 1941, at Francis Creek, son of the late Frederick and Ruth Carlson Baugniet. He attended St. Anne Parochial School and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. He married Barbara Popp, April 8, 1961, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Mr. Baugniet had been employed by Schuette and Streu Construction as a truck driver and also operated Fred’s Bait Shop. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; a son, Frederick at home; a daughter, Debra at home; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Janet Baugniet of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Leon Koch of Route 2, Two Rivers; his stepfather, Louis Ney; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Baugniet of Francis Creek; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Popp of Hatley, Wis.; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Terry. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, September 13, 1982 P. 3
JOHN HENRY BAUGNIET John H. Baugniet, 41, of ?? N. 21st Street, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, January 30, 1990 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate with burial at St. Anne Cemetery, Francis Creek, Mr. Baugniet was born August 31, 1948 at Manitowoc, son of the late Fredrick and Ruth Carbon Baugniet Jr. He grew up and was educated at Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1967. Mr. Baugniet worked for Manitowoc Engineering Company for ?? years. Survivors include a special friend, Cindy Rohl of Manitowoc; a daughter, Amie of Madison; a granddaughter, Elexa of Madison; a sister, Carol Koch of rural Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Baugniet of Wausau, Karen Konkle of Two Rivers; a step father, Louis Ney of Francis Creek; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fredrick III and Terry. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 9 am and until the time of service at 10:30 am on Thursday. Memorials may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek or to the donors choice. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Jan. 31, 1990
ANNA BIRRINGER (d. 1901) Anna Beringer birth: 27 February 1900 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 12 January 1901 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth, Wis. residence: 1901 Kossuth father: Nicholas Beringer mother: Anna Orth Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRANCES MARIE BIRRINGER Francis Marie Berringer birth: 7 February 1897 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 25 January 1899 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth, Wis. father: Nicholas Berringer mother: Anna Orth Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 *Note: She was placed here because her parents are here.
MARIE B. BLIMEL Mary B Blemal Wisconsin, Birth Index Name Mary B Blemal Event Type Birth Event Date 02 Oct 1903 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Affiliate Film Number 0122 Record Number 000804 "Wisconsin, Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
DOROTHY J. BOLLE (d. 2015) Dorothy J. Bolle, age 89, a Francis Creek resident, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Harmony Assisted Living of Manitowoc. Dorothy was born on June 21, 1925 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Swetlik) Fierst. She grew up in the Francis Creek area and was a 1942 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On July 17, 1943 Dorothy was married to Francis L. Bolle at St. Anne's Catholic Church, in Francis Creek. In 1967 the couple bought and operated Bolle's French Creek Inn in Francis Creek. Francis preceded her in death on October 8, 1994. Dorothy sold the business to her son, Dennis after 34 years of business. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, St. Anne's Rosary Society, Francis Creek-Rockwood Senior Citizens; two card clubs and a former member of Manitowoc County Tavern League. Survivors include her three sons and one daughter-in-law, David Bolle, Green Bay and his special friend, Amy Matz; Dennis Bolle, Francis Creek; Dean (Lisa) Bolle, Green Bay; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane (Bob) Schleis, Kewaunee; Doreen (Michael) Voight, Luxemburg; eight grandchildren; Scott (Jessica) Bolle, Logan Bolle and his fiancé, Katie Harvey, Shelly (John) Mellenburger, Shawn Schleis, Bob (Ashley) Schleis, Autumn Schleis, Libby Voight and Drew Voight; nine great grandchildren, one brother-in-law, Lovell Bolle, TX; four sisters-in-law, Barbara Seiber, TX; Ethelyn Bolle, Reifs Mills; Marian Bolle, Manitowoc; Elaine Bolle, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Emma Fierst; her husband, Francis L. Bolle; one daughter-in-law, Paulette Bolle; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Rueben Fierst, Raymond (Dorothy) Fierst; five sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Florence (George) Miller; Irene (Victor) Feit; Evelyn (Vernon) Elfner; Rosalie (Frank) Neuser; Virgina (Ludwig) Swetlik; eight brothrs-in-law and five sisters-in-law, Carl (Ruth) Bolle; Dale Bolle; Robert Bolle; Everett (Dorothy) Bolle; Sally (Russell) Walesh; Patrick Sieber, Lucille Swetlik. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Becker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relative and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at the funeral home on Monday led by Fr. Becker at 7:00 p.m. Green Bay Press Gazette - April 2, 2015
LISETTE BOLLE From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1905: Death in Town Kossuth last week of 80-yr. old Mrs. Lisette Bolle, an old settler in our county. Her husband had preceded her in death 14 yrs. ago. Mrs. Bolle leaves 7 children. The funeral was held Sat. in Francis Creek. ******** Lazuta Belle Hilstenach birth: 8 December 1825 death: 8 February 1905 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Francis Creek residence: 1905 Kossuth father: Frank Hilstenach spouse: Carl Hilstenach Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ARTHUR BRAUN (d. 1910) Friends will tender sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brown, Francis Creek, who mourn the loss of their ten year old son, Arthur. The parents are known in the city. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., June 14, 1910
GERTRUDE BRAUN RESIDIENT OF COUNTY 60 YEARS Mrs. Gertrude Braun Was for 20 Years Resident of the City Mrs. Gertrude Braun, a resident of Manitowoc County for sixty years, twenty of which was spent in this city, is dead at the home of her son, Jacob Braun, on route 6, death resulting from exhaustion due to age, Mrs. Braun being 79 at her death. Born in Germany, Mrs. Braun came to Manitowoc County as a young girl and had resided here continuously since. Her husband died twenty-eight years ago and for twenty years after his death she made her home in the city. Later and for four years past having resided with her son, Jacob. Six children survive Mrs. Braun: Theodore, Jacob and Joseph this county, Mrs. Clara Holzbach, Algoma, Mrs. Christine Heil, Chicago and Miss Mary Braun of Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Braun had been in feeble health for some time and her death was not unexpected by the family. The funeral of Mrs. Braun will be held from the home of Jacob Braun, Route 6, Friday morning leaving the house at 9. Interment will be at Francis Creek cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sat., Mar. 26, 1912 ******** State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County In the matter of the estate of Gertrud Braun, deceased. In probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Gertrud Braun, of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Mary Braun, of Seattle, Wash., in said county, having presented to said court her petition in writing, duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Gertrud Braun died testate, at Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, on the 25th day of March 1912, that said Instrument is the last will of said deceased and that no person is named therein as executor, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters of administration with will annexed be thereon issued to the East Wisconsin Trustee Company. It is ordered, that said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 18th day of June, 1912, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof, for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Post, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated May 20th, 1912. By the Court. John Chloupek, County Judge. Emil Baensch, Attorney. Manitowoc Post, Friday, May 31, 1912 P. 16
ELISABETH BRUDER From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894: Death on Mon. after a long illness of Mrs. Bruder, wife of John Mathias Bruder, of Town Line Road. The deceased, who reached the age of 56 yrs. succumbed to lung disease. She is survived by her husband and 7 grown children. Burial will take place today in Francis Creek.
JOHANN MATHIAS BRUDER DEATH CLAIMS JOHN M. BRUDER, IRON BRIGADE VETERAN AND RESIDENT OF COUNTY FOR 68 YEARS Pioneer Settler of Kossuth Who Had Made Home in City 19 Years, Dies After Illness of But Few Days John M. Bruder, civil war veteran, who served with the famous Iron Brigade of which the late Gen. E.S. Bragg was commander, and a resident of Manitowoc county for sixty-eight years, died at his home, 928 South Ninth street, early today, aged 80 years. Mr. Bruder's death was due to infirmities incident to age, and followed an illness of few days duration which he was unable to combat. A native of Germany, Mr. Bruder was born Nov. 23, 1834, and when 12 years old came to Manitowoc county with his parents, locating in the town of Kossuth which was his home up to nineteen years ago when he removed to the city. During the war of the rebellion Mr. Bruder served with Company D, Sixth Wisconsin, attached to the Iron Brigade and later re-enlisted and served with Company C, 34th Wisconsin regiment. Mr. Bruder was an active member of the G.A.R. He is survived by six children, two residents of this city, John Bruder and Mrs. Henry Grobe. Other children are Nicolas of Sheboygan, Mrs. Frank Hawes of Kossuth, Mrs. Katie Schrimpf of Sheboygan, and Matthias of St. Louis. The funeral of Mr. Bruder will be held Thursday morning from the home of Mrs. Henry Grobe, 928 South Eleventh street, where his death occurred and the body will be taken to Francis Creek for services at the church there at 10 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Monday, March 8, 1915 ******** The following Sheboygan people were here today for the funeral of the late John M. Bruder, held from this city to Francis Creek: Mr. and Mrs. Nick Bruder, Mrs. Frank Schrimpf, Miss Lena Schrimpf, Dewey Schrimpf, Mr. and Mrs. C. Kauer, Mrs. August Toepfer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schild, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Curtis. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 11, 1915, Page 3
DONALD CARVIOU Donald R. Carviou, age 80, formerly of 10324 Diamond Road, Whitelaw, died Friday, March 1, 2002 at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Kempen-Staudinger VFW Post #7753 will accord military graveside services. Donald was born Sept. 13, 1921 in Porterfield, Wis., son of the late Howard and Eleanore Walters Carviou. He attended local schools. On Aug. 31, 1942, Don was inducted into the United States Army serving in World War II until being discharged on March 23, 1945. Don was married to the former Florence "Tina" Francour on May 1, 1943 at Stephenson, Mich. Tina preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 1999. Don worked as a welder for Manitowoc Shipbuilding retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Kempen-Staudinger VFW Post #7753 of Mishicot, Manitowoc County Fish and Game Association and a life member of Maribel Sportsman Club. He was an avid gardener, like to play cards and going hunting and fishing with his sons. He loves spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his three sons and daughters-in-law: Dale (Doreen) Carviou of Mishicot; Thomas (Nancy) Carviou of Escanaba, Mich.; Ray (Theresa) Carviou of Whitelaw; four daughters and one son-in-law: Candy (Glenn) Vandenhouten of Two Rivers; Joy Carviou of Whitelaw; Gail Carviou of Whitelaw; Tracy Carviou of Whitelaw; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Two brothers and six sisters-in-law: Walter (Bernice) Carviou of Marinette; Robert (Mary Ann) Carviou of Mirinette; Loretta Carviou of Green Bay; Kate Carviou of Marinette; Adeline Voelker of Pembine; Dorothy Carviou of Marinette; two sisters: Mildred Berman of Peshtigo; and Mabel Konyn of Marinette. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Adam (Agnes) Francour; five brothers: Raymond, Henry, Kenneth, Vincent and Lester; and one granddaughter: Angela Mary Carviou. Relatives and friends may call at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville, on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service on Monday at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Hendricks. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, March 3, 2002 pg. A6 ******** (Donald R./13 Sep 1921/01 Mar 2002/SSDI)
FLORENCE "TINA" CARVIOU Florence C. (Tina) Carviou, age 73, of 10324 Diamond Road, Whitelaw, died Saturday, February 27, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate with burial to follow at St. Anne’s Cemetery. She was born May 13, 1925, in Marinette, Wis., daughter of the late Adam and Agnes Carney Francour. She married Donald R. Carviou May 1, 1943, at Stephenson, Mich. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, St. Anne’s Altar Society, and the Mishicot VFW Auxiliary Post #7753. She also enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include her husband, Donald C. Carviou, Whitelaw; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Doreen Carviou, Mishicot, Tom and Nancy Carviou, Escanaba, Mich., Ray and Theresa Carviou, Whitelaw; four daughters and one son-in-law, Candy and Glenn Vandenhouten, Two Rivers, Joy Carviou, Whitelaw, Gail Carviou, Whitelaw, Tracy Carviou, Whitelaw; two brothers and three sisters-in-law; seven sisters and three brothers-in-law; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two special friends, Jodi Larson, Manitowoc, and Rose Rocque, Whitelaw. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Howard and Eleanor Carviou; one granddaughter, Angela Marie; three brothers, three sisters, and four brothers-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 1999. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday said by the Rev. Theodore Hendricks. Relatives and friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m. at the church on Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, March 1, 1999 P. A2 ******** (13 May 1925/27 Feb 1999/SSDI)
JOY A. CARVIOU Joy A. Carviou, age 52, of 10324 Diamond Road, Whitelaw, died peacefully Thursday evening, Feb. 8, 2007, with her family and friends at her side, following a courageous battle with cancer and kidney failure at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County. Joy was born March 9, 1954, in Marinette, daughter of the late Donald and Florence "Tina" Francour Carviou. She was a 1972 graduate of Mishicot High School. Joy worked for 31 years at Hamilton Manufacturing of Two Rivers, retiring in 2004 due to illness. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. Joy loved to knit and to go out to breakfast and lunch with her friends. Survivors include three sisters and one brother-in-law: Candy (Glenn) Vandenhouten of Two Rivers; Gail Carviou of Whitelaw; Tracy Carviou of Whitelaw; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Dale (Doreen) Carviou of Mishicot; Thomas (Nancy) Carviou of Escanaba, Mich.; Ray (Theresa) Carviou of Whitelaw; her three godchildren: Adam Vandenhouten; Andy Carviou, Hope Carviou; three of her special friends: Brenda Pribek; Cheryl Link; Karen Gerondale; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one niece. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul Paider will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Sunday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Sister Jean Herman will conduct a prayer service on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Saturday, February 10, 2007 pg. A3 ******** Funeral services for Joy A. Carviou, age 52, of 10324 Diamond Road, Whitelaw, who died peacefully Thursday evening, Feb. 8, 2007, with her family and friends at her side, following a courageous battle with cancer and kidney failure at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul Paider will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Sunday (TONIGHT), from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Sister Jean Herman will conduct a prayer service on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 11, 2007