EDWARD ANDRES

16 Year Old Town of Kossuth Boy Dies
Edward Andres, aged 16, died this morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Joseph Andres on a farm in the town of Kossuth. Besides the parents, one 
brother, John and three sisters, Martha, Mildred and Elizabeth also survive. 
The deceased was the victim of the flu. Funeral services will be held Saturday 
morning at St. Augustine's church at Reif's Mills.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 2, 1929 P. 2


ELISABETHA ANDRES

The funeral of the late Mrs. Jacob Andress(sic) was held Thursday 
morning at the Catholic church at Reifs Mills. It was very largely 
attended by relatives and friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 30, 1917, Page 4

JACOB ANDRES

FATALLY HURT, HE DRIVES HOME
Reifs Farmer With Bursted Artery, Reaches Home After Fatal Accident
With a bursted artery from which he vainly strove to stop the ebb of his life's blood, three broken ribs and internal injuries, all of which he received in an accident when he was thrown from his rig onto a stone pile in the road, Jacob Endress, a Reif's Mills farmer made a gallant effort for his life and succeeded in getting into the wagon, from which he was thrown and drove to his home a distance of a mile from the scene of his fatal injury on Wednesday night only to succumb after several hours of terrible suffering.  Endress reached home a little after nine o'clock and died at 2 am never regaining consciousness after being carried into the house.
Endress was returning to his home from Branch were he had been on business during the day and met with the accident that late culminated in his death, at a point a mile from his home. At that place there is a broken culvert in the road which had been partly repaired by throwing in a big pile of stones. The spot is a bad one and has been shunned by the farmers thereabout because of the danger from accident. The night was pitch black and it was thought that the farmer was not conscious of his proximity to the broken culvert until the wagon gave a lurch throwing him out in a violent way. How he managed to control the team which was spirited, regain his seat and drive to home is a matter of mystery.
First intimation that his family had of the accident was when the injured man's feeble cries were heard from the house and he was discovered helpless in the wagon covered with blood from a wound that severed an artery and which primarily caused his demise. A physician arrived when hastily called, but the loss of blood had been too great and death ensued. The decedent leaves a widow and family of six children, one of whom, Mrs. J. Augustine, lives in this city. His father-in-law, J. Nicholai, South Eleventh Street, also resides here as does a cousin, Jac. Wickert.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Apr. 4, 1907 - page 1  
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A FATAL ACCIDENT,
Jacob Endries (sic), a well-known, prosperous farmer, aged fifty-five, died at 2 o'clock a.m. last Thursday at his home, three miles north of Branch, from injuries he had suffered in an accident with which he had met six hours before his death.
Mr. Endries had been in Manitowoc Wednesday afternoon, April 3. He started to drive home early in the evening. On arriving at Branch he made a short stop. At about 8 o'clock he resumed his homeward drive. The night was quite dark. He was alone. When he was a mile and a half north of Branch, one of the front wheels of his wagon suddenly dropped into a deep rut at a place where the road had been in a bad condition for some time. The sudden and violent force with which one side of the front of the wagon descended caused Mr. Endries to be thrown out of the wagon with great force. He was thrown upon a pile of stones in the road and he thereby had three ribs fractured and a large artery ruptured, so that he bled profusely. He also sustained other internal injuries. However, he was not rendered unconscious.
With great efforts he managed to get into the wagon again, and to get his spirited team of horses under control. He then proceeded to drive home, ai distance of a mil and a half from the scene of the accident. He arrived home at about 9 o'clock. He was then almost unconscious from the loss of blood he had suffered. His faint moaning attracted members of his family, who carried him into the house, and then hurriedly summoned Dr. Guttman of Kellersville.
On examining the injured man, the doctor found that three ribs were broken, that an artery had bursted and that other serious internal injuries had been sustained by the unfortunate man, who was then hovering at the verge of dissolution and suffered untold agony. After lingering for about five hours, Mr. Endries expired, while the doctor was in the act of reducing the fractures.
Mr. Jacob Endries is survived by a wife and six children. One daughter, Mrs. J. Augustine, resides in this city.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the home. A large concourse of friends of the decedent attended the obsequies.
Mr. Jacob Endries' terrible and untimely death will be sorrowed for by many people. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 11, 1907
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A terrible accident, which ended in death, happened Wednesday evening last week involving farmer Jacob Endress who lives near Reifs Mill. He was in Manitowoc on Wednesday on business and started for home that evening, stopping in Branch to handle other affairs. When finished he started toward home, and as he was going along the pitch-black road he reached a point about a mile from the Endress farm where part of the passage had recently been repaired. He was unaware that it was still dangerous and one of the front wheels dropped into a hole throwing Endress from his seat onto the rocks. He tore an artery, broke several ribs and suffered internal injuries from the fall. He was able to stop his horse, get back on the wagon and continue on, arriving at his farm more dead than alive from the loss of blood. He was taken into the house, a doctor was called, but there was little that could be done. He died of his injuries several hours later. Jacob Endress leaves a widow and 6 children.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1907
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(1900 Franklin census:
Jacob Andress b. 1851 age 48; wife Lizzie b. 1854 age 45; Katie age 23; Susin age 19;
Lena age 16; Joseph age 12; Rosa age 9)

JOSEPH ANDRES (d. 1870)

STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc County. ss.
Probate office, July 18th A.D. 1870.
In the matter of the Proof and Probate of the Last Will and Testament of 
Joseph Andres, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc. Whereas, an 
instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of 
Joseph Andres, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc, has been filed 
in this office; and whereas application has been made by Anna Marza 
Andres, praying that the same be proven and admitted to Probate 
according to the laws of this State:
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the 
Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc in said County, on the 15th day 
of August, A.D. 1870, at ten o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered that notice shall be given to all persons 
interested in said Will, of the time and place of said hearing, by 
publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county, 
for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such 
hearing. By the Court.
W.W. Waldo, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 4, 1870 P. 3


JOSEPH ANDRES

Joseph Andres, 87, of Whitelaw, died Tuesday afternoon at
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral
Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. John Haen will officiate with
burial in St. Augustine Cemetery, Rief Mills.
Mr. Andres was born Dec. 12, 1887, in the Town of Franklin,
son of the late Jake and Elizabeth Nicoli Andres. He married
Mary Vraney Dec. 1, 1909, at Francis Creek. They farmed in
the Towns of Franklin and Kossuth, retiring in 1960 when they
moved to Whitelaw. Mrs. Andres preceded him in death March
20, 1972.
Survivors include a son, John, of Manitowoc; three 
daughters, Mrs. Charles (Martha) Cisler, of Branch. Mrs.
Norman (Mildred) Kiel, and Mrs. Norman (Elizabeth) Bergene,
of Rt. 1, Cato, 16 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren
and seven great great grandchildren. A son, a grandson and a 
great granddaughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral home after 6 p.m. Thursday 
and Friday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. August 13, 1975 P. 23
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(12 Dec 1887/Aug 1975/SSDI)

MARY ANDRES

Mrs. Joseph Andres, 82, of Whitelaw, died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, Reif Mills.
Mrs. Andres, nee Mary Vraney, was born June 20, 1889, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Wencel and Anna Karbon Vraney. She was married to Joseph Andres Dec. 1, 1909, at Francis Creek. The couple farmed until retirement in 1940, moving to Whitelaw. The couple celebratd its 62nd wedding anniversary in 1971. 
Survivors include her husband, a son, John, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, three daughters, Mrs. ????? (Martha) Cisler, of B???? and Mrs. Norman (Mildred) Kiel and Mrs. Norman (Elizabeth) Bergene, of Rt. 1, Cato; two brothers, Frank, of Kellnersville and Wencel, of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren 43 great grandchildren and two great great granchildren. A son, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 20, 1972
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John Andres and Miss Mary Vraney, well known people of Francis Creek, were married Wednesday, Rev. McDonald officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Thurs., Dec. 2, 1909  


AGNES BAROUN

Mrs. Bernard (Ben) Baroun, 61, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:13 a.m. Saturday at Watt Funeral Home, Maple Grove, and at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek, with the Rev. John Haen officiating. Burial will be in St. Augustine Church Cemetery, Reif Mills. 
She was born Agnes Tuschl, May 27, 1902, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late John and Babara Pritzl Tuschl. She was married to Bernard Baroun June 28, 1929, at Clarks Mills. She was a member of the Altar Society of St. Augustine Church.
Among survivors are her husband; her mother, Mrs. Barbara Tuschl of Manitowoc; seven brothers, Marcus, Joseph and George of Madison, Roman of Kellnersville, John of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Anton of Rt. 1, Cato, and Leon of Milwaukee; and a sister, Mrs. Fern Esser of Los Angeles. Her father, a sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8:15 o’clock this Friday evening by the Altar Society.
Herald Times Reporter, July 5, 1963  P. M-13


BERNARD BAROUN

Bernard (Ben) Baroun, 80, of Route 2, Cato, died Thursday morning, May 14, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Augusine Catholic Church, Riefs Mills. The Rev. John Harm will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Baroun was born Dec. 4, 1900, at the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Emma Koniczka Baroun. He farmed in the Town of Franklin and in earlier years was a milk hauler for Nestle Company, Valders. He was associated with Baroun Structure Movers for many years. He married Agnes Tuschl in June 1929. She died July 1, 1963. Oct. 31, 1964, he married Martha Wellner Menza. 
Survivors include his wife, Martha; two stepsons, Wayne and Richard Menza of Route 1, Whitelaw; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert (Janice) Vogel of 18735? County Trunk X, Kiel; two brothers, Frank of Manitowoc and Harry of Kellnersville; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Fischer of Whitelaw and Mrs. Peter (Clara) Adamski of Manitowoc and nine step grandchildren. Two brothers, Joseph and William, and two sisters, Rose and Gertrude, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. A prayer service will be 8 p.m. Sunday by Father Harm. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 1981 P. 3
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(b. 5 Dec. 1900/d. May 1981/SSDI)

ANTON BARTA

Anton Barta
birth: 15 August 1894 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co.
death: 1 August 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kossuth
residence: 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc
father: Frank Barta
mother: Marie Blaho
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


FRANK BARTA

FRANK BARTA, PIONEER, DIES AT KOSSUTH 
On the farm he had resided for nearly 60 years, Frank Barta, pioneer 
settler of the town of Kossuth passed away last night, aged 71. Death 
was due to neuritis coupled with infirmities of age. The funeral will 
be held Monday morning at 10 from St. Augustine church at Riefs (sic)
Mills, Rev. Schueller officiating. 
Mr. Barta was born in Austria and came here as a boy of 14 and had 
always made his home here. He is survived by his wife, the couple having 
made their home with their son John, and by John of Kossuth, (sic) Mrs. 
Frank Novak, Florence, Wis., Mrs. Andrew Clicquenoi, Sheboygan, and Frank, 
who resides in the state of Washington. Sixteen grandchildren also survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 5, 1925  P. 2
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BARN BURNS A TOTAL LOSS
Rain Saves Structure Within Five Feet of Building
Lightning, during a storm Friday evening, caused a loss of between $1000 and $2000 
to Frank Barta, a farmer of Reifs whose barn was burned together with its contents of 
hay, straw, grain and some farm machinery. A hard fight was made to control the fire 
which it was feared would spread to other buildings in the premises but it could not be 
checked. The heavy rain which fell during the storm saved a stable structure which stood 
within a few feet of the burning barn. It is probable that Barta will rebuild at once.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sat., Aug. 18, 1906


JOHN BARTA

JOHN BARTA, KOSSUTH MAN, PASSES AWAY
Death came as a release from suffering for John Barta last night 
at the family home on a farm in the town of Kossuth after an illness 
of four years. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the home 
with services at 10 o'clock at St. Augustine Catholic church at Rief's 
Mills, Rev. Schueller officiating.
Born at the farm where he died Mr. Barta had lived in the county for 
forty-one years, having first seen the light of day August 27, 1885. 
He was married twelve years ago to Miss Emma Naidl and is survived by 
his widow, three children, Rose Evelyn and John, two sisters, Mrs. 
Andrew Cliecquennol of Sheboygan and Mrs. Frank Novak of Commonwealth, 
Wis., one brother, Frank, address unkown and his mother, Mrs. Frank 
Barta, who made her home with the family. Mr. Barta never joined any 
fraternal organizations and devoted all of his time to his family and 
his farm.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 15, 1926 P.12


MARY BARTA

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Mary Barta, 82, widow 
of Frank Barta, at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. John Novak 
of Commonwealth, Wis. The body will be brought to the Frank Krizek 
home at Reifs Mills Sunday. Funeral services will probably be held 
Tuesday morning from the St. Augustine’s church at Reifs Mills. 
Survivors are two daughters and a son.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 26, 1939  P. 4
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Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Barta, 82, former county resident who 
died at Commonwealth, Wis., will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the 
Frank Krizek home at Reifs Mills and at 9:30 from the St. Augustine’s 
church at Reifs Mills, the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. 
Mrs. Barta was born in Bohemia in 1856, came here when a girl with her 
parents and was married to Frank Barta. They settled on a farm near 
Reedsville, where she lived 60 years. Mr. Barta died 14 years ago. 
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Paul Novak of Commonwealth, Wis., 
Mrs. Mary Chicquenoi of Sheboygan; and a son Frank of San Francisco. 
She was a member of the St. Augustine’s Altar society, the members 
of which will meet at the Krizek home Tuesday evening to recite the 
rosary. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 28, 1939  P. 2


BARBARA BAUMANN     (d. 1906)

Death Wednesday last week of Mrs. Baumann, an old and respected resident of
Town Franklin, at the home of her daughter here, Mrs. A. Biberitz. She was 75 and
had come to America in her youth. The body was taken to Kellnersville and the
funeral held there Saturday.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1906
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DIED.
Mrs. Barbara Bauman passed away on Wednesday night of last week at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. August Bieberitz. The decedent was
seventy-six years old. She had been a resident of this city for
thirty-five years. She was a native of Germany. Her husband, Michael
Bauman, died in 1889. She leaves three children to mourn her departure
from earth. They are: Mrs. August Bieberitz, this city; Mrs. J.C.
Davidson, Chicago; and Aton Bauman, Franklin. The body was taken to the
home of the decedent's son, Anton Bauman, from where the funeral was
held on Saturday, funeral services being held at St. Augustine's church.
Mrs. Bauman's passing will be regretted by a large circle of friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 4, 1906  P. 1
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Barbara Huebel Bauman 
birth: 10 December 1830  
death: 27 September 1906 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial:  Kellnersville 
residence: 1906 Manitowoc 
father: Michael Hueber 
spouse: Michael Bauman
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


BARBARA BAUMANN   (d. 1929)

MRS. BAUMANN PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 82 
Life’s pilgrimage of eighty-two years closed today for Mrs. Barbara 
Baumann, one of the county’s pioneer residents, when death claimed 
her at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Delsman, Sr., N. Ninth 
Street. Death was due to general debility. 
Mrs. Baumann, nee Barbara Shanda, a native of Bohemia, came to America 
when a girl of eight years and was married in 1865 to George Baumann 
who preceded her in death some years ago. For seven years, she had made 
her home with her daughter who, with three other children, all sons, 
survive her. They are Michael and George at Kossuth and Joseph at 
Franklin. There are 27 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren also 
surviving.
For many years the Baumann family resided in Franklin but after death 
of her husband Mrs. Baumann came to the city. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning from St. 
Augustine church at Reifs Mills...
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 1, 1929 P. 4

GEORG BAUMANN

FALL FROM SCAFFOLD IS FATAL
George Bauman, Town of Franklin Pioneer, is Dead
FALLS 14 FEET, FATALLY HURT
George Bauman, a Town of Franklin pioneer and one of the best known farmers of Manitowoc County and a resident of the county for forty-six years, is dead as result of injuries which he sustained  in falling from a scaffold on the farm of his son-in-law, Louis Delsman in Franklin. Mr. Bauman lingered for a week after the accident but his injuries were of so serious a nature that there was no hope of recovery.
Mr.Bauman, who has lived a retired life in recent years, having made his home with his son on the old homestead, visited his daughter, Mrs. Louis Delsman and became interested in some repair work which as being done on the farm and joined his son-in-law on the top of the scaffold, fourteen feet above the ground.  In some way, ,Mr. Bauman lost his balance and fell from the scaffold, his head striking on the cement floor of the stable in which the scaffold had been erected. Mr. Bauman suffered serious injury to his head and was internally hurt and his body was seriously bruised. Two physicians attended the injured man who was given every care and attention but to no avail, death resulting one week after the accident.
Decedent was 70 years of age, having been born in Germany April 10, 1840. He came to America as a boy of 16 in 1856 and at once located on a farm in Franklin which had been his home ever since. Mr. Bauman is survived by an aged widow and four children, three sons, Joseph,, Franklin; Michael and George of Kossuth and one daughter, Mrs. Louis Delsman, Franklin. Mr. Bauman was well known in the county and was a man held in universal esteem.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., Aug. 31, 1910 
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No. 28 First publication Sept. 21, 1910.
PROOF OF WILL.
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of George Bauman, deceased.-In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of George Bauman (sic) of Franklin, in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And Louis Deismann of Kossuth, in said County, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said George Bauman died testate at Kossuth, in said county, on the 24th day of August, 1910; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased, and that said petitioner is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate, and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said petitioner.
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 October 1910, 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 Daily Herald, a  newspaper published in said Manitowoc county.
Dated September 19, 1910.
By the court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Emil B?????, Attorney.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1910 P. 2


KENNETH BAUMANN

Kenneth John Dominic Baumann was born on January 28, 1947 and died Friday, August 7, 2015 with his family at his side. Eldest son of Hubert and Agnes (Weber) Baumann.
Ken was educated 8 years at St. Joseph, Kellnersville, one year Mishicot High and finished the last three years at Reedsville High graduating with the class of 1965. He entered the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne Unit serving in Vietnam. He attended schooling in Milwaukee for retailing while employed by Pranges, Green Bay and Illinois. Ken worked for Kelvinator, Hamilton and then Manitowoc Cranes for 39 years, retiring after their strike, in May of 2012. Ken married Nancy Kuehnl Korinek, Alfson/Stenzel, November 9, 1996 in St. Phillip the Apostle Catholic Church, Green Bay by Rev. Larry Canavara.
Ken loved the Milwaukee Braves, then the Brewers through thick and thin and really enjoyed playing pool with the Longbranch Pool League and VFW dartball. Ken was manager of the Branch Blaze, and won the 1992 Championship. He was a member of Cato VFW Post #6179, IAMAW Local #516, BARA, Francis Creek Fellowship and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #706 and enjoyed bowling.
Survivors include his mother: Agnes Baumann, Manitowoc; his wife: Nancy Baumann, Francis Creek; one son and daughter-in-law: Steve (Jenny) Baumann, Two Rivers; precious granddaughter: Payten; one daughter: Sara Baumann, San Diego; one step-son: Mark Korinek, Whitelaw; one sister: Jeanne Jarosinski, Suamico; one brother: James Baumann, Whitelaw; goddaughter: Joan Lardinois, Suamico; godson: David Fenlon, Suamico; mother of his children: Jane Dworak, Two Rivers; one aunt: Elaine Leiterman, Denmark; nieces, nephews, special cousins: Don (Sheila) Baumann, Hubertus; Dick (Kathy) Baumann, Birnamwood; Mike (Bonnie) Valleskey, Two Rivers; Norb (Vicki) Baumann, Branch; other relatives and numerous friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his father: Hubert Baumann; step-father: Tony Baumann; Uncle: Rich Leiterman; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Victor (Lorraine) Sauer Kuehnl.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Becker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Military Honors will be accorded by the Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179. Burial of his cremated remains will take place at St. Augustine Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Special thank you to Two Rivers Aurora ICU with Dr. Schroeder, Manitowoc Ambulance men, Bay Care Aurora, Green Bay ICU along with Dr. R. Mendoza, nurses and ICU staff. God bless you all.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter   August 9, 2015

CLARA BLAHNIK

Mrs. Clara Blahnik, a resident of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at the hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James 
Craanen will officiate and burial will be in St. Augustine Church Cemetery, Rief 
Mills.
Mrs. Blahnik nee Clara Seibel, was born in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the 
late John and Mary Neuser Seibel. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1968. 
Mrs. Blahnik was a member of Sacred Heart Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Milton (June) Hanson of Manitowoc, Mrs. Roy 
(Lucille) Oquist of Ludington, Mich., and Mrs. R.A. Luebke and Mrs. Harlend 
(Genevieve) Larson of Manitowoc, two brothers, John of Clintonville and August of 
Riverside, Calif., three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Rose) Thoke, Mrs. Frank Smejkal and 
Mrs. Regina Lensmire of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday where a wake service 
will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1971
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(10 Mar 1890/Mar 1971/SSDI) 


ANNA BOEHM

Mrs. Anna Boehm, 83, former Town of Franklin resident, died Sunday 
evening at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 
Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mrs. Boehm was born May 21, 1885, in the Town of Franklin, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Anna Panoch Decker. She was married to Louis 
Boehm Jan. 26, 1904, at Kellnersville and they farmed in the Town of 
Franklin. He preceded her in death Oct. 1, 1923. Mrs. Boehm was a 
member of the Altar Society of the church.
Survivors include a son, Edward, of Rt. 1, Brillion; a daughter, Mrs. 
Fred (Lillian) Herrmann, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; three sisters, Mrs. Marie 
Humble, and Mrs. Thomas Keenan of Milwaukee and Mrs. Clarence Blahnik 
of Kellnersville; two brothers, Louis of Sun City, Ariz., and Edward 
of Canoga Park, Calif.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
A son, Arthur, a sister and five brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Rev. Father Haen and members 
of the Altar Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 23, 1968 P.10
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(b. 1886 on SSDI)


CHRISTINA BOEHM

Mrs. Joseph Boehm, 64, lifelong resident of the county, died suddenly 
early today at the farm home in Franklin. Mrs. Boehm, who for years 
assisted her son, Max, in operation of the farm, had not been ill. She 
was taken sick early today and died in the arms of her son.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m., from the St. Augustine's 
church, Reifs Mills. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Boehm, nee Christina Korinek, was born in Franklin in 1874 and 37 
years ago was married to Joseph Boehm. They located on a farm in Franklin. 
Mr. Boehm died in 1932.
Survivors are a son, Max, Franklin; two daughters, Mrs. Russell George and 
May Boehm, Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Patrick McCarty, Milwaukee, Mrs. Matt 
Sleger, Franklin.
The body will be moved to the Boehm home Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 17, 1939 P.2


EDWARD BOEHM

Edward B. Boehm, 70, of Rt. 1, Brillion, died Monday evening at 
the Norbert Geiger farm where he resided.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 
Reifs Mills. The Rev. Edward A. Radey will officiate with burial 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Boehm was born June 16, 1906, in the town of Franklin, son of 
the late Louis and Anna Decker Boehm. He attended Riverside School 
at Taus and St. Patricks High School at Maple Grove and was employed 
at Norbert Geiger Farms the past 17 years.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Fred (Lillian) Herrmann, of Rt. 1, 
Whitelaw, three nieces and a nephew. His parents and a brother, 
Arthur, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday and Friday until the time of service. The Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. Friday by Father Radey.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, November 24, 1976 P.3


JOSEPH BOEHM

JOSEPH BOEHM DEATH VICTIM
Lifelong Resident of Town of Franklin Expires
Joseph Boehm, 64, life long resident of Whitelaw, died at his home 
there at 12:30 a.m. today after an illness of ten months.
The body was removed from the Hussar and Wachal Funeral parlors at 
Kellnersville to the residence at Whitelaw, Route 1, this afternoon. 
The funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m., at St. Augustine's 
church, Reifs Mills. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate and burial 
will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Boehm was born in the town of Franklin May 2, 1868. He was a 
farmer for many years. Thirty-three years ago he married Christina 
Korinek at Whitelaw.
Besides the widow, the survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Anna George, 
Chicago, Miss May at home, one son, Max at home and two sisters, Mrs. 
Joseph Remiker and Mrs. Steve McGoority, (sic) Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 7, 1932 P.11


LOUIS BOEHM

DEATH CLAIMS TOWN FRANKLIN MAN TODAY
Louis Boehn (sic) died at the family home at Taus, Town of Franklin 
at 9:30 after an illness of some weeks, at the age of forty-nine. 
Deceased was born in this county and had always made his home here. 
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Boehm, two sons, Edward, 17 
and Arthur 13 and one daughter, Lillian, aged 4. His father, Max 
Boehm, one brother Joseph, of Taus and three sisters, Mrs. Joseph 
Zahorik of Cato, Mrs. Joseph Remiker and Mrs. Stephen McGurty both 
of Milwaukee, also survive him. The funeral arrangements had not 
been made and will be announced tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 1, 1923 P.1


MARY BOEHM

Cato Pioneer Dead
Mrs. Max Boehm, a pioneer resident of Cato, died
yesterday after an illness of months, aged 68. She
had resided in the county for a long period of 
years.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Boehm is survived by
two sons, Joseph and Louis and three daughters,
Mrs. Jos. Zahorik, Cato, Mrs. J?? Roemer and
Mrs. McGurty of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 8, 1914


MAX BOEHM

Pioneer, Walked to Manitowoc from New York with Three Cents 
in Pocket Dies Suddenly
Collapsing suddenly today as he was returning from taking a drink 
at the pump in the yard, Max Boehm, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc 
county, was dead before anyone could reach his side, the end coming 
most unexpectedly but apparently without suffering. The death 
occurred at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Louis Boehm, at 
Taus. No funeral arrangements had been made up until 2 o'clock today 
and the announcement will be made tomorrow.
Max Boehm was eighty-eight years old, having been born in Austria 
May 1, 1836. He came to this country at the age of seventeen and for 
a time was located in New York state but decided to push his way west 
and started with only three cents in his pocket. He made the entire 
distance on foot, working at odd jobs on the way. After his arrival 
at Manitowoc he worked at various jobs and then decided to engage in 
business for himself and in the early 60s started a shingle mill in 
the town of Franklin. More than a half century ago he was married to 
Mary Hruska who died a few years ago, just a year before the golden 
wedding anniversary of the couple. For a number of years he made his 
home with his son, Louis and since the death of the son has made his 
home with his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Louis Boehm. Surviving him are 
three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Zahorik, Sr., Cato; Mrs. Joseph Remeker 
and Mrs. Steven McGurty, Milwaukee and one son, Joseph at Taus. A 
number of grandchildren and great grandchildren, one brother, Clement 
of Menominee, Mich., and four sisters, Mrs. Hornik of Seymour, Mrs. 
Bauman and Mrs. Bradlof Oregon and Mrs. Max Pfeffer of Taus also 
survive him.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 6, 1924 P.2

CATHERINE BRAUNREITER

AGED RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIES
Mrs. Frank Braunreiter, 86 Passes at Reif Mills
Mrs. Frank Braunreiter, Sr., 86, resident  of Reif Mills for the past 84 years, died at her home yesterday morning following an illness of over a week. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o’clock from the St. Augustine church, Reif Mills. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Braunreiter, nee Katherine Reif, was born in 1849 in Germany. She came to America in 1851 with her parents. They settled immediately at what is now known as Reif Mills. In 1870 she was married to Frank Braunreiter, who dies in 1932.
Survivors include a son, Frank, of Tisch Mills, a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Korbarek, Canyon City, Oregon; two grandchildren, Mrs. Bertha Sierack, Reedsville and Miss Julia Braunreiter, Tisch Mills and three great grandchildren.
The body will lie at the home until the time of the service Monday.
Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, Feb. 14, 1936 - page 10

FRANK BRAUNREITER

84 YEAR OLD PIONEER OF KOSSUTH DIES
Frank Braunreiter, 84, pioneer Kossuth resident passed away on Thursday at the
homestead farm. He was born in Austria and came to this country with his parents
when a boy of nine. They settled in Kossuth. He grew to manhood and was married
to Catherine Reif and they located on a farm at Reif's Mills which he conducted
until 1916, when he retired from farming. He took up the carpenter trade which
he followed until two years ago.
His aged widow, one son, Frank Jr., of Reif's Mills, two grand daughters and a
great grandson survive. Funeral services will be held from the St. Augustine's
Catholic church at Reif's Mills Monday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 26, 1932  p.18

ANNA BREY

Anna Brey, 88, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday morning, May 27, 1987 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Stamborski with burial to follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, Reifs Mills, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Brey was born September 19, 1898 in the Town of Edgar, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Pankratz Bargender. She married Michael J. Brey on October 24, 1922 at St. John Catholic Church, Witzburg, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death May 21, 1975. The couple owned and operated a farm in Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County from 1922 until the death of her husband in 1975. Mrs. Brey then moved to Manitowoc to reside. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1972. Mrs. Brey was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Joseph and Josetta Brey of Manitowoc and Norbert E. Brey of Manitowoc; a sister, Miss Rose Bargender of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; a brother-in-law, Ed Brey of Connecticut; four sisters-in-law, Rose Brey of manitowoc, Ruth Siegworth of Little Sturgeon, Marie Bargender of Edgar, Wisconsin and Mrs. Steve Bargender of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 pm to 8:30 pm this Thursday. Prayer service will be held at 8 pm led by Rev. Stgamborski.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., May 28, 1987 
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(19 Sep 1898/May 1987/SSDI)


MICHAEL J. BREY

Michael J. Brey, 77, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died late Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient the past three weeks. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Brey was born October 29, 1897 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Michael and Augusta Raatz Brey. He married Anna Bargendar October 23, 1922 in Marathon County.  They resided and farmed in the Town of Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. Brey observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1972.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Joseph of Manitowoc and Norbert of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; three brothers, John of Menchalsville, Edward of Connecticut and Quirin of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; four sisters, Mrs. John (Clara) Wolfe of Milwaukee, Mrs. Auguste Kregel of Sheboygan,  Mrs. Ralph (Ruth) Seigworth of Little Sturgeon and Mrs. Theodore (Amanda) Knoblock of Manitowoc and eight grandchildren.   A brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, May 22, 1975 - page 23

BARNEY CARROLL

Ben Carroll, an aged resident of Franklin, died last Wednesday and the burial 
took place on Friday. His remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery at Reifs Mills.
Two Rivers Chronicle - Tues., Apr. 18, 1905
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Barney Carrol
birth:  1827  Ireland
death:  12 April 1905  Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence:  1905  Franklin
spouse:  Mary Carrol
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

BERNARD CARROLL

Notes from Taus
Ben Carroll, a well known resident of Franklin, was found dead in  bed Tuesday morning. He was about 48 years old. He never married. He and his sister, Margaret lived on the old home farm. Heart trouble was probably the cause. When he retired Monday night, he was apparently all right and when his sister went to call him in the morning, she found him cold in death. He is survived by two sisters,, Mrs. Margaret Carroll, who stayed with him and Mrs. Ole Lyken of Neenah. the funeral will be held Thursday. Interment in the cemetery at Reif Mills.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 21, 1916


MARY CHERNEY

Mrs. Wencel (Mary) Cherney, 80, of Route 1, Cato, died unexpectedly Thursday evening at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home Kellnersville, and10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mary Cherney, nee Mary Zeman, was born July 17, 1900, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Zeman. She was married to Wencel Cherney Sept. 28, 1920. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin until 1954, when they moved to their present home at Taus. Mr. and Mrs. Cherney celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1980. Mrs. Cherney was a member of Christian Mothers Society of St. Augustine Church and Jubale-O’Connell VFW Auxiliary Post 6179 of Cato.
Survivors include her husband, a son and two daughters-in-law, Lester and Doris Cherney of Route 1, Whitelaw, and Esther Cherney of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Trochil of Milwaukee and Mrs. Olga Trottier and Mrs. William Sleger of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, Victor, and two brothers preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. A VFW Auxiliary memorial service will be 7:30 p.m. Sunday and a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Father Haen and members of Christian Mothers Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  January 9, 1981 P. 3
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(17 July 1900/Jan. 1981/SSDI)


WENCEL CHERNEY

Wencel Cherney, 86, of Route 1, Cato, died Monday morning, March 30, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Cherney by Veterans of Foreign Wars Kubale-O’Connell Post of Cato.
Mr. Cherney was born Dec. 16, 1894, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Paul and Mary Chizek Cherney. He was a veteran of World War I, entered the military service March 28, 1918, serving in the European Theater of Operations, and was discharged April 5, 1919. He married Mary Zeman Sept. 28, 1920, and the couple farmed in the Town of Franklin until 1954 when they moved to Taus. He was a former employee of Brillion from Works, a member of Ubale-O’Connell Post 6179 of Cato and a former member of American Legion Drews-Blesser Post No. 88 of Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death Jan. 8, 1961. 
Survivors include a son and two daughters-in-law, Lester and Doris Cherney of Route 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Esther Cherney of Manitowoc; two brothers, John of Kellnersville and Louis of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. Anna Fidler, Mrs. Emma Wisner and Mrs. Edward (Alvina) Wirtz of Manitowoc, Mrs. Peter (Julia) Siudzinski of Appleton, Mrs. Joseph (Clara) Krejcarek of Francis Creek and Mrs. Christine Benschawel of Reedsville; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, Victor, and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. A prayer service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday by Father Haen.
Herald Times Reporter, March 31, 1981 
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(16 Dec. 1894/Mar. 1981/SSDI)

ANNIE CISLER

Mrs. Chas. Cisler of the Town of Franklin died Wednesday. Besides 
her husband, she leaves six children to mourn her demise. The funeral 
took place from the Catholic church at Reifs Mills today. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 22, 1913  P. 3


CHARLES CISLER

Charles Cisler Sr. of Rt. 5 Manitowoc, well known town of Franklin 
farmer, died Saturday morning on the anniversary of his 78th birthday 
at the Fair Hills Convalescent Home at Rosecrans after a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Sauer Funeral 
Home in Kellnersville and at 10 o’clock at St. Augustine Catholic church 
at Reifs Mills. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Cisler was born in the town of Kossuth in 1875 and in 1897 married 
the former Anna Fogeltanz who preceded him in death 13(sic) years ago. 
They operated a farm in the town of Kossuth for many years and then 
purchased a farm in the town of Franklin which he operated until his 
retirement 13 years ago. The farm is now operated by a son, Edwin, with 
whom Mr. Cisler made his home prior to entering the convalescent home. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edward Frelich of Maribel; five sons, 
Charles Jr., Edwin and Victor of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, and Emil and Clarence 
of Manitowoc; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 31, 1953 P. 2


JOSEPH H. CISLER

KOSSUTH.
The infant child of Mr. and Mr.s Charles Cizler (sic) was buried Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 26, 1903
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Joseph Cisler
birth: 26 March 1902 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co.
death: 19 March 1903 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1903 Franklin
father: Charles Cisler
mother: Anna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA K. DECKER   (d. 1942)

Mrs. Matt Decker, 58, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died this morning at the 
Holy Family hospital. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Holy Innocents 
church, the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in the 
cemetery at Reifs Mills. 
Mrs. Decker, nee Anna Karbon, was born in Kossuth and 39 years ago 
was married to Mr. Decker. They located on a farm north of the city.  
Survivors are the widower; three sons, Edwin at home, Roman, city, 
George of Kossuth; seven daughters, Mrs. Lee Lyon of Branch, Mrs. 
Adolph Pech, Mrs. Alois Hartman, Mrs. Harold Galbraith, Mrs. Edward 
Kubach, Mrs. Louis Doubek, of this city, Mrs. Victor Skarvan of 
Whitelaw; seven brothers, James of Francis Creek, Peter and Joseph 
of Kossuth, John of Denmark, George of Manitowoc Rapids, Adolph of 
Branch, Charles of Kewaunee; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kronforst of 
Larrabee and Mrs. Adolph Cherney of Maribel; and 11 grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the Decker home Wednesday afternoon from 
the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 17, 1942 P. 2


ANNE DECKER   (d. 1967)

Mrs. George C. Decker, 52, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, was dead on arrival
at a Manitowoc hospital Tuesday after suffering a heart attack at
home.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church,
Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be
in St. Augustine Cemetery, Reif Mills.
Mrs. Decker, the former Anne Herdina, was born Oct. 1, 1914, in
the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late George and Anna Kutil
Herdina. She was married to Mr. Decker Feb. 22, 1941, at Manitowoc.
Survivors include the husband, three sons, (private). Two daughters
(private, two brothers, George of Cato and Wenzel of Branch and two
grandchildren. A sister and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at
7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 2, 1967  p.14

GEORGE DECKER

George C. Decker, age 82, formerly of 2007 Richmond Av., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, March 28, 1999, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
It was George's wish to be cremated with no services to be held.
He was born August 17, 1916, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Matt and Anna Carbon Decker. George served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre and participated in the June 6, 1944 Normandy Invasion of Europe on Omaha Beach. On April 11, 1969, he married the former Barbara L. Thompson, in Manitowoc. George had been employed by Schuette Construction Company and Radandt and Sons, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local #139.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara L. Decker, Manitowoc; and their children, Sarah Decker, Green Bay, Emily Decker, Manitowoc. Children by his first wife, Ann Hrdina, who preceded him in death include Bradley (Judy) Decker, Loveland, Colo., Cheryl Kohl, Manitowoc, David (Cheryl) Decker, Two Rivers, Delmar (LuAnn) Decker, Manitowoc, Kathleen (Roger) Schaff, Manitowoc; three sisters, Grace Hartman, Branch, Elsie Lyon, Branch, Rose Skarvan, Whitelaw, and a sister-in-law, Lila Decker, Manitowoc. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Gailbraith, Ann Kubsch, Mildred Doubek, and Lily Pech; and two brothers, Roman and Edwin Decker.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 1999 P. A2
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(18 Aug. 1916/28 Mar. 1999/from SSDI)

MATHIAS M. DECKER

Matt J. Decker, former Manitowoc County farmer and railroad section
foreman, died Saturday afternoon at the home of his son-in-law and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alois Hartman, of Cato. Decker, who was 76,
had been ill a week.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:45 a.m. at Holy Innocents
Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial wil be
in St. Augustine Cemetery, Reifs Mills.
Mr. Decker was born in the Town of Franklin on Sept. 17, 1877, and in
1903 married Anna Carbon at Francis Creek. They settled on a farm in
the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Decker was also a section foreman at Rockwood
for the North Western Road. He continued to reside on the farm after
his wife died 12 years ago and three years ago moved to Cato.
Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Adolph Pech and Mrs. Victor
Skarvan of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Harold Galbraith and Mrs. Edward
Kubsch of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louis Doubek of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Lee
Lyon of Branch and Mrs. Alois Hartman of Cato; three sons, Edwin and
George of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Roman of Two Rivers; a step-brother,
John of Kellnersville; a step-sister, Mrs. Emma Klein of Chicago; 22
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 13, 1954  p.19


GERALDINE DUGAN

Geraldine J. Dugan, age 85, of 1112 Hempton Lake Road, Cato, died Friday evening, 
Dec. 25, 2009, at St. Mary's at Felician Village, Manitowoc.
The former Geraldine Pekarske was born Feb. 16, 1924, in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Harry and Agnes Rybicki Pekarske. On April 10, 1945, Geraldine was married to 
John Dugan at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Manitowoc. John preceded her in death 
on Jan. 24, 1984. She managed the fuel assistance program for Manitowoc County and 
retired in 1995. Geraldine enjoyed playing the organ, and painting was her passion. She 
was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Whitelaw and St. Mary's Catholic 
Church of Clarks Mills.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Eugene Pekarske and one 
son-in-law: Robert Hochman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church in Clarks Mills. The Rev. Michael Bigley and Deacon Tom Koch will celebrate 
the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in 
Reifs Mills. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville 
is serving the Dugan family.
The Dugan family would like to offer special thanks to the nurses and staff of Holy Family 
Memorial Hospice and St. Mary's at Felician Village for the wonderful care she received 
the final three weeks of her life. Your kindness will not be forgotten.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 27, 2009


ELISABETH FETZER

Elizabeth Fetzer of Franklin died on the 20th (sic), age 73. Her funeral took place yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 23, 1893 P. 3


FRANK FETZER    (d. 1929)

F. FETZER, SR. CO. PIONEER, IS DEAD AT AGE 79
Frank Fetzer, Sr., one of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc county 
and who for sixty years has resided near Branch, on what is now Route 5, 
out of this city, died at his home early today aged 79. He had been in 
failing health for more than a year. Burial will take place Thursday 
morning at 9 from the home and at 10 from St. Augustine (next sentence 
unreadable) officiating.
Born in Germany in 1850 Mr. Fetzer came to Manitowoc county as a boy in 
his teens and had since resided here, for many years operating a farm 
until his health necessitated retirement. He was married Nov. 19, 1889 
to Caroline Brown who with two children, Frank Jr., at Milwaukee and Miss 
Elizabeth at home, survive him.
Mr. Fetzer was well known and universally respected in the county.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 4, 1929 P.2


FRANK FETZER   (d. 1974)

Frank Fetzer Sr., 82, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Monday afternoon at 
home following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in St. 
Augustine Cemetery, Riefs Mills.
Mr. Fetzer was born May 2, 1892, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the 
late Frank and Caroline Braun Fetzer. He married Nora Holsen March 4, 
1924, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The couple operated 
the Fetzer homestead farm and resided there at the present time. They 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in March of 1974.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); a sister, Miss Elizabeth Fetzer, of Manitowoc and 15 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Saur Fuenral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and 
Thursday until the time of service. A prayer service will be held at 
8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, September 24, 1974 P.14


FRANZ FETZER

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1888
Death last Sat. (11 Feb.) near Branch Mills, of Mr. Franz Fetzer, one 
of the oldest and best known farmers of our county. The deceased was 
the last of the widely known and respected Fetzer brothers. He leaves 
a grieving widow and five grown children. Burial took place on Tues., 
14 Feb., in the Catholic Cemetery in Town Kossuth.


GOTTFRIED FETZER

An old man named Fetzer, a resident of Franklin, died on Sunday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 30, 1886  P. 3

NORA FETZER

Mrs. Nora A. Fetzer, 90, of 7414 Rockwood Road, Whitelaw, died Thursday morning, January 26, 1989 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 11 am at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Mass of Christian Burial will be presided by Rev. James Feely and burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, Reifs Mills.
Nora Angela Holsen was born October 20, 1898 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Jacob and Amelia Kummer Holsen. She married Frank Fetzer on March 4, 1924 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The couple farmed and resided on the homestead farm in the Town of Kossuth since their marriage. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1974. Mrs. Fetzer was a member of St. Anne Christian Mothers Altar Society.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank E. and Janet Fetzer of Manitowoc and Edward F. and Cheryl Fetzer of Neenah; two daughters and a son-in-law, June E. Fetzer of Manitowoc and Jeanette and Richard Heyroth of Mishicot; a sister and brother-in-law, Julia and John Erdman of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Cecelia Holsen of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren, Jeanne Pekarske, Mary Fetzer, Anne Fetzer, peter Fetzer, Kristine Fetzer, Karen Fetzer, Eric Fetzer, Mark Fetzer, Julie Gasper, James Heyroth, Joseph Heyroth, Rita Heyroth, Thomas Heyroth, Michael Heyroth, Anthony Heyroth and Matthew Heyroth; nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Jacob and a sister, Pearl.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm this Friday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 pm by Deacon Don Gigure.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Jan. 27, 1989 - page 7 


MARY FITZMAURICE

Miss Mary Fitzmaurice died at Tigerton on Tuesday. Her remains were brought to Reif's Mills for interment. The family formerly lived in Kossuth, this county.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 12, 1891 P. 3


MICHAEL FITZMAURICE

(First publication October 4, 1883.) No. 87
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.  In Probate.
Probate Office, Manitowoc, September 29, A.D., 1883.
In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Michael Fitzmaurice, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Michael Fitzmaurice, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in the office; and whereas application has been made by James Fitzmaurice, who is named in said will as one of the executors thereof, praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state, and that letters testamentary be issued thereon as provided by law.
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard by this court at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 30th day of October, A.D., 1883, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing.
By the court.
R.D. Smart, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 4, 1883 P. 2


BALDWIN FOGELTANZ

AUTOPSY HELD TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEATH
Whitelaw Youth Dies following Injury
To Determine the cause of death of Baldwin Fogeltanz, 20 years old Whitelaw youth whose demise occurred at the hospital here on Saturday afternoon, following an injury he suffered while working with a threshing crew, physicians, at the request of relatives, conducted an autopsy on the body Sunday at the Urbanek & Wattawa morgue.  The autopsy established that Fogeltanz had died from concussion of the brain, due to the accident of which he was a victim ten days ago.  Drs Gleason of this city and Nauth of Kiel, performed the examination and Drs Farrel, Two Rivers, Meany, this city and Guttman of Cooperstown witnessed the autopsy. Official record of the autopsy will be used in connection with the claim for damages for the death of Fogeltanz to be filed under the Wisconsin compensation law, it is understood.
Accident Ten Days ago
Fogeltanz, who was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fogeltanz, residing on rural route 1 at Whitelaw, was injured ten days ago while employed with a threshing crew at work on the farm of Jacob Naidl, near Whitelaw.  The youth was engaged in work upon the belt of a clover huller when he was caught in the belt and thrown to the floor of the barn, sustaining the fracture of the skull. He was removed to his home in unconscious state but was not thought to have been seriously injured until later when he failed to recover his senses and on Saturday he was brought to the hospital in this city, his condition showing some improvement during the day when he regained consciousness but was unable to talk.  Death occured at 5 o'clock the same day.
Decide on Autopsy
After the body of the dead youth had been removed to the undertaking rooms and prepared for burial, decision to conduct the autopsy was reached by relatives and arrangements were made.  Fogeltanz had been employed with the threshing crew for some time, being onf of eight or nine men engaged with the crew, whose operators are required by state law to cover by compensation insurance.  The autopsy it is believed will establish claim for recovery for death of the youth.
One of Family of 12
Fogeltanz was one of a family of 12 children, being survived by six brothers and five sisters, one brother Henry being a twin.  His parents survive and brothers are John, Henry, William, Edward, Leonard and Raymond and sisters, Mrs. Lena Rameker, Misses Annie, Alvina, Helen, and Elaine all of  Franklin
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from the Catholic church at Reiff's Mills.
Manitowoc Herald News - Monday, Nov. 20, 1922 - page 1


JOHN FOGELTANZ

John Fogeltanz, Sr., 77, of 921 South 10th Street, died at Holy Family Hospital, this morning, following a brief illness. He was the father of five daughters and six sons. Mr. Fogeltanz was born in Franklin in 1873 and in 1898 married the former Anna Hill. The family resided on a Franklin farm until 1935 when it moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Fogeltanz was a former treasurer of the Highland School District.
Survivors are his wife, six sons, John, Henry and Edward of Kellnersville and William, Raymond and Leonard of Manitowoc; five daughters, Mrs. Louis Remiker of Route 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Anton Zahorik of Taus, Mrs. Edwain Shimek of Kellnersville, Mrs. Alvin Wachel of Manitowoc and Mrs. John Krizensky of Brillion;  22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Saur Funeral Home in Kellnersville and at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Reifs Mills, Rev. Joseph Rauch, officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, May 16, 1950 - page 2


CHARLES H. FREIDENBERGER

Charles H. Freidenberger, age 79, a resident of River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 19, 2003 at River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Reifs Mills. The Rev. Tom Long will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Charles was born April 29, 1923 in the town of Franklin, son of the late Charles and Flora Meyer Freidenberger. He attended school in the town of Franklin. On April 30, 1949 he was married to the former Mary Ann Polifka at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. Mary Ann preceded him in death on July 6, 1960. Charles retired from the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc in 1987. Charles loved to play the accordion and enjoyed singing and dancing. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law: Harlan Freidenberger of Green Bay; Frank and Diane Freidenberger of Valders; James and Shirley Freidenberger of Reedsville; five daughters and four sons-in-law: Carol and Arnold Mott of Manitowoc; Emily and Cletus Rataichek of Reedsville; Mary Jo Sturm of Two Rivers; Elaine and Charles Riederer of Cato; Jeannette and Allan Junk of Manitowoc; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister: Florence Hackel of Manitowoc; three brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Francis and Florence Polifka of Herrin, Ill.; Edward and Vera Polifka of Forkland, Ala.; Evelyn and Joseph Yanda of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. Relatives and friends may call at St. Augustine Catholic Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter  February 2003

MARY ANN FREIDENBERGER

MOTHER DIES, 9 HURT AS AUTO OVERTURNS 
Seven Children Spill Out of Car Near Whitelaw
Mrs. Freidenberger Is Victim; Others Not Seriously Hurt 
An automobile containing two women and eight children went out of 
control and overturned on a town road about 1-1/4 miles north of 
this village shortly before 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. 
Mrs. Charles Freidenbeger, 29, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, the driver, was 
killed. An expectant mother, she leaves behind eight children who 
were at home at the time of the accident.
Hospitalized with injuries were her sister-in-law, Mrs. Raymond 
Polifka, 32, Mounted Rt. 18, Memorial Drive, and the latter’s 8 
children. They included (private). 
Mrs. Polifka, who is expecting another baby, suffered several facial 
injuries but was not believed critically hurt. Her daughter, (private), 
had undetermined back injuries. The other Polifka children were treated 
for head injuries and cuts and bruises to the body…
County traffic police reported that the two sisters-in-law and the 
Polifka children were traveling north in a 1953 model Buick two door 
sedan when it went out of control. 
The vehicle left the gravel road on the east side and ran into the ditch, 
then swerved back on the roadway and overturned near the top of the hill, 
throwing out all the occupants except (private), police said.
After landing back on its wheels, the car continued driverless and under 
power to the south for about 290 feet where it came to a rest against an 
embankment on the east side. 
Bunched Together
(private) was found on the floor in the back of the car. The others, 
including the dead woman, were bunched in a small area on the roadway 
near the point where the vehicle overturned. The car apparently rolled 
over Mrs. Freidenberger’s head. 
Police were investigating the possibility that the accident may have been 
due to a mechanical defect. An inspection of the car after the accident 
showed that the upper accelerator arm was disconnected and that the left 
rear shock linkage was unhooked. 
A passerby told investigating officers that the motor was running at half 
throttle and the power wheels were still spinning after the car came to a 
stop against the embankment. 
There was no indication that the car was traveling at an excessive speed. 
Jack Braun, who operates a farm in the area, said (Continued on Page 2-M)  
(Continued from Page 1) that he saw the vehicle traveling in a normal 
manner at about 30 miles an hour shortly before the accident.  
Dust Cloud Attracts Him 
He was attracted to the accident scene by a big cloud of dust kicked up 
from the gravel road by the Freidenberger car.
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, said Thursday that he had not 
definitely decided whether an inquest would be held into the accident. 
Final decision will rest, he said upon an investigation into the 
activities of the women earlier in the day. 
The women and children apparently were enroute to the Freidenberger residence 
which is located about a mile to the north and west of the accident scene.
The former Mary Ann Polifka was born Feb. 1, 1931, in the Town of Franklin, 
the daughter of Frank and Anita Warner Polifka. She attended Riverside school 
at Taus and April 39 (sic), 1949, was mar-Jr. (sic) at Francis Creek. They 
settled in the town of Franklin where they lived until the present time. 
Survivors include her husband, three sons, at home; five daughters, at home; 
sister; three brothers (names omitted for privacy); paternal grandmother, 
Mrs. Anna Polifka of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. 
and Mrs. Charles Freidenberger, Sr., of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; and 16 nephews and 
nieces. 
Funeral services for Mrs. Freidenberger will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur 
Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 
Riefs (sic) Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be prayed at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 7, 1960  P. 1
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Advance Cause For Accident Fatal to Woman 
An automobile accident Wednesday afternoon which killed one person and 
injured nine others was “probably due to the inexperience of the driver,” 
County Traffic Police Chief Henry L. Pleuss said Friday.
Mrs. Charles Freidenberger, 29, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw was killed when the two 
door sedan she was driving went out of control and overturned on a town 
road hill about 1-1/4 miles north of the Village of Whitelaw. Her 
sister-in-law, Mrs. Raymond Polifka, 32, Mounted Road 18, Memorial Drive, 
and eight Polifka children, ranging in age from eight years old to nine 
months were hospitalized with injuries received in the accident. 
Close to Road Edge
From questioning one of the older Polifka children, it was learned that Mrs. 
Freidenberger was driving close to the edge of the road. 
Pleuss and members of his department theorized that the car may have gotten 
into the ditch and caused Mrs. Freidenberger to become excited with the 
result that she gunned the motor. 
The car then jumped back into the road and overturned at the top of the hill, 
throwing out all but one of the occupants. After regaining its wheels, the 
vehicle proceeded downhill about 290 feet driverless and under power before 
coming to a stop against an embankment. 
Lending credence to the police version was the statement of a passing 
motorist who said the motor was running at half throttle and the power 
wheels were still spinning after the car came to a stop against the 
embankment. 
No Driver’s License 
Pleuss said Mrs. Freidenberger had no driver’s license and apparently did 
not have much driving experience. She had been warned earlier by her husband 
not to drive, Pleuss added. Mrs. Polifka was a licensed driver. 
Further investigation disclosed that the Freidenberger and Polifka families 
had met at Branch before the accident. The two husbands left in Polifka’s car 
to go to Clark Mills to help a relative with hay baling. 
The two women and the Polifka children were going to the Freidenberger home 
to pick up the eight Freidenberger youngsters when the accident occurred 
about a mile southeast of the residence. The women and children had intended 
to go to the Clark Mills farm where their husbands were to work. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 8, 1960 p. 15 


TIMOTHY A. GEIGEL

Timothy A. Geigel age 26 of Kellnersville, died unexpectedly Monday
July 29, 2013 at his residence.
Tim was born March 26, 1987 in Manitowoc son of Ken and Jill
(Fitzgerald) Naidl. He was a 2006 graduate of Reedsville High School.
Currently Tim was employed at the Wolfgang Dairy in Whitelaw.
Survivors include his parents: Ken and Jill Naidl, Whitelaw; one
brother: Jake Naidl, Whitelaw; his grandparents: Daniel (Janice)
Fitzgerald, Manitowoc; aunts and uncles include: Joy (Tim) Thiers,
Manitowoc; Kevin (Lisa) Naidl, Cato; Kurt (Amy) Naidl, Maribel;
Tina (Joe) Willems, Kellnersville; Barb Stichert, Whitelaw and her
special friend Monte Strouf; 8 cousins: Brittany, Tyler, Tara, Christopher,
Crystal, Kody, Jenny, Brian; two second cousins: Marissa and William
other friends survive. He was preceded in death by his grandparents:
Robert and Lily Ann Naidl; and one uncle: Randy Stichert.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013
at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Deacon
Cal Naidl will officiate with private burial on Friday at St. Augustine
Cemetery, Reifs Mills. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home
on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services at 7:00 p.m. Online
condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
God took Tim away from us too soon, but I know Tim is in no pain now.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  July 31, 2013

ERIC J GRAFF

Eric Graff, 3 month old son of Charles J. and Marie Stelzer Graff, of 1530 S. 30th St., Apt. 4, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, May 3, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Private family funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Msgr. Alfred Schneider officiated and burial was in St. Augustine Cemetery, Reifs Mills.
Eric was born February 8, 1985, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Survivors include his parents, Charles and Marie Graff of Manitowoc; a sister, Heather; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Genevieve Graff of Manitowoc; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. Stelzer Sr. of Route 1, Cato, uncles, aunts, and other relative also survive. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1985  P. 3

JACOB HAVLINEK

Jacob Havlinek
birth: 1 May 1818 Bohemia
death: 8 January 1896 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc Co., Wis.
spouse: Francis
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA HAVLOVIC

Mrs. Peter Havlovitz, one of the oldest residents of this vicinity 
died at her home Tuesday noon, aged 91 years. The deceased who was 
born in Bohemia, came to this country 50 years ago. The children 
left to mourn her loss are: Mrs. Geo. Oswald, Mrs. Joe Weisner, Mrs. 
Joe Havlinek, and one son, Mat Havlovitz. Also 20 grandchildren, 34 
great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. The funeral 
was held Thursday morning from St. Augustine’s church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1917, Page 4


AGNES HAVLOVITZ

Mrs. John, 59, of Rockwood (Rt. 4, Manitowoc) died Monday afternoon 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 
Riefs (sic) Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate with burial in 
the parish cemetery. 
Mrs. Havlovitz, nee Agnes Shimek, was born Feb. 28, 1916, in the Town 
of Kossuth, daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Muench Shimek. 
She was married to John Havlovitz Nov. 19, 1942, at St. Anne Catholic 
Church, Francis Creek. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth until two 
years ago when they moved to their present home. 
Survivors include her husband; a brother, Leonard, of Manitowoc; three 
sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Braun of Manitowoc, Mrs. Jerome (Anna) Hutterer 
of Rockwood and Mrs. Clarence (Dorothy) Hutterer, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; 
and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a 
prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Father Haen. 
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, April 1, 1975  P. 17 


ALLEN HAVLOVITZ

Allen Havlovitz, age 64, formerly a resident of North Ridge 
Medical & Rehabilitation Center for many years, died on 
Monday, Sept. 17, 2001 at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Thursday, Sept. 20,
2001 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. The Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Msrg. Alfred A.
Schneider with burial in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Allen was born Oct. 10, 1936 in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Frank and Emma Oswald Havlovitz. He was 
employed at Holiday House for many years.
Survivors include caring cousin: Sylvia and Paul Ingrisch, Reifs Mills 
as well as other cousins, relatives and friends. He was preceded in 
death by an infant brother and an infant sister.
Relatives and Friends may call after 10 am Thursday at St.
Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills until the time of 
service at 11 am.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville
is serving the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Wednesday, September 19, 2001  pg. A8


CHARLES HAVLOVITZ           
 
Charles Halovitz, 64, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Sunday evening following 
an apparent heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville; and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif 
Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Havlovitz was born Sept. 12, 1905, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the 
late Matt and Elizabeth Shebesta Havlovitz. He married Ludmilla Rameker 
May 14, 1941, at Kellnersville. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth and Mr. 
Havlovitz was also employed at the Eastman Division of Imperial Eastman, 
Manitowoc, for eight years. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of 
the church.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, and a son, Kenneth, at home; and 
two brothers, Frank and John of Rt. 1, Whitelaw. A brother and two sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time 
of services Wednesday. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the 
funeral home by the Rev. Father Haen and members of the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, December 8, 1969
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ELIZABETH HAVLOVITZ

Mrs. Elizabeth Havlovitz, 88, of Reifs Mills died late Saturday night 
at the home of her son, Jospeph, following an illness of four months.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Saur Funeral 
Home in Kellnersville and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church 
in Reifs Mills with the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. Burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
The former Elizabeth Shebesta was born Nov. 18, 1866, in the Town of 
Franklin, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shebesta. In 1886 
she was married to Matthew Havlovitz and the couple settled on the 
Havlovitz homestead farm in the Town of Kossuth which they operated 
until their retirement in 1917. Eleven years ago they made their home 
with their son, Joseph. Mr. Havlovitz preceded his wife in death seven 
years ago. Mrs. Havlovitz was a member of the Altar Society of the St. 
Augustine Catholic Church in Reifs Mills.
She is survived by four sons, Joseph, Frank, John and Charles of Reifs 
Mills; two brothers, Michael Shebesta of Menchalville and Wencel 
Shebesta of Chippewa Falls; a step-brother, Antone Nechvatal of Chippewa 
Falls; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Tisler of Manitowoc; and 17 grandchildren 
and 40 great grandchildren. Two daughters, Mrs. Mary Yohanek and Mrs. 
Louis Kortnek Sr., preceded their mother in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 7, 1955 P.15

FRANK HAVLOVITZ

Frank Havlovitz, 88, of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, former Reifs Mills resident, died late Thursday morning, Jan. 12, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Donald Schneider and Rev. John Haen and burial will be in the church cemetery, Military graveside services by Kubale-O’Connell VFWW Post No. 6179 of Cato.
Mr. Havlovitz was born Nov. 13, 1895, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Matt and Elizabeth Shebesta Havlovitz. He was a veteran of World War I serving overseas with Company C 39th Infantry. He married Emma Oswald on Nov. 21, 1923, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. She preceded him in death on Aug. 11, 1978. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Havlovitz was a member of Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post No. 6179 of Cato.
Survivors include a son, Allen Havlovitz of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Wencel Oswald of Rt. 1, Maribel, Henry and Agnes Oswald of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Ludmilla Havlovitz of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and Martha Oswald of Rt. 1, Maribel; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Charles and John, two sisters, Mary Yohnek (sic) and Anna Korinek and an infant son and daughter.
Friends may cal at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday evening and Saturday until the time of services. Prayer service at 7:30 o’clock Friday by Father Schneider.
Herald Times Reporter, January 13, 1984  P. 3


JOHN HAVLOVITZ

John Havlovitz, 78, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died Friday morning, January 11 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. 
He was born March 21, 1901 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Matt and Elizabeth Shebesta Havlovitz. He married Agnes Shimek November 19, 1942 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth until 1973. His wife died march 31, 1975.
Survivors are a brother, Frank of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles (Ludmilla) Havlovitz of Route 1, Whitelaw; many nieces and nephews.  Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral was Monday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills.  The Rev. John Haen officiated with burial in the parish cemetery. Saur Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Denmark Press - Thurs., Jan. 17, 1980
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(21 Mar 1901 Jan 1980/SSDI)

JOSEPH HAVLOVITZ

Joseph Havlovitz, 67, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. The Reif Mills resident had been 
a patient at the hospital six days. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif 
Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Mr. Havlovitz was born in the Town of Kossuth Nov. 12, 1891, son of 
the late Matt and Elizabeth Shebesta Havlovitz. A farmer, he never 
married. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church. 
During World War I he served from Nov. 18, 1917, until his discharge 
Dec. 12, 1918, with Company C of the 107 Ammunition Train. 
Surviving are three brothers, Frank, John and Charles of Rt. 1, 
Whitelaw, and nephews and nieces. Two sisters preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday and at 
8 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 2, 1959  P. 9 

KENNETH HAVLOVITZ

Kenneth (Hubby) Havolvitz, age 48, of 9518 Reifs Mills Rd., Whitelaw, died Friday, April 17, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, 1998, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Mass of Christian Burial will be hel at 10 a.m. at St. Augustines Catholic Church, Reifs Mills, with Msgr. Alfred Schneider officiating. Burial will follow at St. Augustine's Cemetery.
He was born March 5, 1950, at Manitowoc, son of Ludmilla Rameker Havlovitz and the late Charles Havlovitz. Kenneth grew up in the township of Kossuth and attended Palm Grove Grade School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. He married Doris Schamburek on October 25, 1975, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He presently was employed at Lakeside Foods of Manitowoc. Kenneth coached baseball at Branch for 13 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Kenneth was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church. 
Survivors include his wife, Doris; one daughter, Heidi; one son, Tim; his mother, Ludmilla Havlovitz, Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Paul Ingrisch, Whitelaw; his mother-in-law, Marion Schamburek, Whitelaw, a special nephew, Charlie Ingrisch, Whitelaw; a special cousin, Allen Havlovitz, Manitowoc; a special Godmother, Rose Rameker, Kellnersville; three Godchildren, Tammy Lucia, Charlie Ingrisch, Jenny Yohanek. Also surviving are brothers-in-la, sisters-in-law, cousins, other relatives and friends. He wa preceded in death by his father, Charles; his father-in-law, Robert Schamburek Sr.; a special friend, Chuck Yohanek; five uncles, Frank Havlovitz, John Havlovitz, Joseph Havlovitz, Victor Rameker, and Edwin Rameker. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday (TONIGHT). There will be a rosary prayed at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 1998  P. 2


LUDMILA HALOVITZ

Ludmilla Havlovitz, age 87, formerly of 7416 Honey Bee Ln, Whtelaw, died Monday morning, February 15, 1999, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 1999, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The former Ludmilla Rameker was born September 7, 1911, in the town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Joe and Anna Korinek Rameker. She attended schools at Rosecrans. On May 14, 1941, she was married to Charles Havlovitz, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the town of Kossuth and he preceded her in death on December 7, 1969. She is a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, and the Altar Society of St. Augustine.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia (Paul) Ingrisch, rural Whitelaw; one daughter-in-law, Doris Havlovitz, Reifs Mills; three grandchildren, Heidi Havlovitz, and Tim Havlovitz, Reifs Mills, Charles Ingrisch, rural Whitelaw; one sister-in-law, Rose Rameker, Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth “Hubby” Havlovitz; two brothers, Edwin and Victor.
Relatives and friends may all at St. Augustine Catholic Church on Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Service, Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 1999  P. A2
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(7 Sep 1911/15 Feb 1999/SSDI) 

MATT HAVLOVITZ

Matt Havlovitz, 91, of Reifs Mills, lifelong resident of the county, 
died Sunday in this city.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Husar funeral 
home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 at St. Augustine’s Catholic church, 
Reifs Mills, the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Mr. Havlovitz was born in Bohemia in 1856 and accompanied his parents 
to this country at the age of nine years. In 1885 he married Elizabeth 
Shebesta and they located on a farm in Kossuth near Reifs Mills.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Louis Korinek of Reifs Mills 
and Mrs. Charles Johanek of Taus; four sons, Joseph, Frank, Charles and 
John, all of Reifs Mills; sister, Mrs. Joseph Havlinek of Reifs Mills; 
16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be 
recited at 8 o’clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 10, 1947  P. 4

JOHN J. HERAN

John J. Heran, of 9513 Post Rd., Whitelaw, died Monday, March 3, 2014 at the Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc  surrounded by his loving family.
John was born at home in the Town of Kossuth, on November 27, 1940, son of the late Frank and rose (Decker) Heran. He grew up in the Town of Kossuth and was a 1958 graduate of Mishicot High School. On March 3, 1962, John was married to the former Geraldine “Gerry” Eis at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Two Rivers. After their marriage, the couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth and from 1960 until 1966 John worked for Manitowoc Equipment Works. From 1966 until 1978 he worked for Midwest Breeders and from 1978 until his retirement in 2003, John worked for the Manitowoc County Highway Department.
John serviced his community for 28 years as a Supervisor for the Town of Kossuth. He started playing trumpet in his early school days and continued for many years in various polka bands. After retirement, John did the “cheese run” for the Branch Mini-Mart. John enjoyed driving his tractor on his hobby farm, cutting wood and spending time with his family at White Potato Lake. He also enjoyed meeting his buddies for coffee twice a day. John was a member of St. Augustine Parish in Reif Mills.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine “Gerry” Heran, Whitelaw; their five children, Peggy (Mark) Gaodjen, Schamburg, Ill and their children, Sarah, Paul and Phillip; Barbara (David) Oswald, Whitelaw and their children, Kimberly Wells, Danielle, Edwin and Matthew; Randy Heran, Appleton and his children, Hannah, Alex and Ryan; Jolyn (Ralph) Schuh, Whitelaw and their children, Jenna and her special friend, Jon and Ashley; Wayne (Carrie) Heran, Whitelaw and their children, Sky Ann and Brooke; five step grandchildren, Al, Stacy, Heather, Bridget and Nick; one sister, Jeanette Van Dyke, Kellnersville; four brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law, Bob (Jean)Eis, Two Rivers; Patsy Eis, Two Rivers; Marilyn Zahorik, Menasha; Elaine (Carl) Hallada, San Antonio, TX; Judy (Greg) Rademacher, the Villages, FL; Dick (Barb) Eis, Kaukauna; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and rose Heran; three brothers-in-law, John Van Dyke, Don Eis and Gilbert Zahorik.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. The Rev. John Becker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery, Reif Mills. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service held on Thursday evening at the funerl home at 7:30 p.m. led by Fr. Becker.
Manitowoc Herald Times - March 2014


FLORENCE HERDINA

Funeral services for Mrs. Wenzel P. Herdina, 55, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, who died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Herdina's husband survives with four daughters, a son, a brother, five sisters and 12 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o'clock this Monday evening the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 2, 1969  p.11
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Mrs. Wenzel P. Herdina, 55, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She was born March 29, 1914 at Mauston, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Tracy Gagnon. On June 20, 1932 she was married to Wenzel Herdina and the couple resided in the Town of Kossuth.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Geraldine) Weber, Denmark; Mrs. Robert (Lael) Spaeth, Manitowoc; Mrs. James (Diane) Seefeldt, Cato and Miss Susan, at home; a son, Army Sp.S Robert in Saigon, Vietnam; a brother, Joseph, Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Harold Loeser, WisconsinRapids; Mrs. Roy Lucas, Green Bay; Mrs. vivian Mrotek, Fairfield, Calif.; Mrs. Stanley Tuzinkewich, Two Rivers and Mrs. Donald Hymer, Lakeport, Calif., and 12 grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills, with the Rev. John Haen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thurs., June 5, 1969 - page 11
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CHILDREN NEARLY KILLED
All parents should instruct their children to be very careful. Danger lurks in any place. Florence Gagnon, aged seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Gagnon, 2115 Emmet Street, was run down by the bakery truck of the City Bakery yesterday afternoon. The truck was backing out of the alley from the bakery on Washington Street when Florence and her brother were passing. The latter was pushing her along in a small coaster wagon and the truck came down upon them. The lad was able to get out of the way but the girl was not. The wagon was demolished and the children was fortunate to escape with a few scratches and bruises.
The Reporter - Thurs., July 21, 1921

WENZEL HERDINA

Wenzel P. (Jim) Herdina, 62, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Thursday 
morning at home of a coronary attack. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at  1:30 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 
Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Herdina was born Sept. 22, 1908, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
son of the late George and Annie Kutil Herdina. He married Florence 
Gagnon July 20, 1932, and the couple resided in the Town of Kossuth. 
Mr. Herdina had been employed as a custodian of Manitowoc Savings and 
Loan and at Marc’s Big Boy Restaurant. His wife preceded him in death 
in 1969.
Survivors include a son, at home, three daughters (names omitted for 
privacy),  a brother, George, of Rt. 1, Cato, and 12 grandchildren. 
A daughter Geraldine preceded him in death in 1969, also a brother 
and two sisters. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a 
prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 15, 1971  P. 7 


CAROLINA HERMANN

BRANCH WOMAN CLAIMED BY DEATH YESTERDAY HAD ATTAINED AGE OF 96 YRS. 
OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY
Mrs. Lucius Hermann, a pioneer resident of the county and who had 
attained the ripe old age of 96 years, within four years of a century, 
died at the home of her daughter at Branch yesterday. The funeral will 
be held tomorrow at ten with burial at Reif’s Mills. Mrs. Hermann was 
one of the oldest residents of the county and despite her advanced age, 
enjoyed excellent health up to a short time ago. 
On the occasion of her 96th birthday recently she welcomed relatives 
and friends who came to tender congratulations. Formerly residing in 
the city, Mrs. Hermann of late years had made her home with her daughter 
at Branch.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 22, 1915, Page 5


LUKE HERMANN

Name: Hermann, Lucas
D.: 3/31/1876
B.: 10/11/1811
Reg. D.: 12/29/1876
Sex: M/W
Age at Death:
B.P.: Hundsbauch, Baden
D.P.: Tn. Koss.
Cem.: St. Augustine
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Mally
Spouse: Caroline Born Meyer
F.: Lorenz Hermanns
M.: Vatina Grethel
Cause of Death: Long Sickness
Add Info.: Farmer
Pg. #: v.1 p.218


ARTHUR HERRMANN

YOUNG MAN IS DEATH VICTIM 
Arthur Herrmann, 27, Dies At His Father’s Farm 
Arthur Herrmann, 27, employed on the farm of his father, John Herrmann 
at Reifs Mills, died Wednesday. He was ill only a short time. 
Herrmann, who was unmarried, is survived by his parents, two brothers, 
Reinhardt and Joseph, and one sister, Dorothy, all at home. He was born 
in the Town of Franklin near Reifs Mills, May 6, 1908.
The body was taken to the home this afternoon from the Hussar and Wachal 
funeral home at Kellnersville. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9:30 
a.m. at St. Augustine’s church, Reifs Mills. The Rev. Father Gregory will 
officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 8, 1935  P. 2


AUGUST HERRMANN

Death Fri. of 62-yr. old August Hermann who resided near Reif’s Mill. 
He leaves a widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Sep. 1904
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August Herman, a pioneer of Reifs Mills, died last week. The deceased was 
62 years of age. He is survived by a wife and eight children. The funeral took 
place on Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 8, 1904  pg. 5


CHARLES HERRMANN

Charles Herrmann Sr., 78, of Rief (sic) Mills died unexpectedly 
early Saturday morning following a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 
Reedsville, the Rev. John Haen officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Mr. Herrmann was born April 16, 1883, in the Town of Kossuth, son 
of the late August and Margaret Stulber Herrmann. On May 29, 1905, 
he married Frances Steeber at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Rief 
Mills, and the couple settled on the homestead farm where he resided 
all his life. 
Survivors include his wife, six sons, Clarence and John of Branch, 
Victor of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Charles of Manitowoc, and Leonard and 
Joseph at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ervin Vrancy and Mrs. Roland 
Karbon of Manitowoc; a brother Frank of Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren 
and 10 great grandchildren. Three brothers and three sisters preceded 
him in death. 
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 6, 1962  P. 9 


CHRISTIAN HERRMANN

C. HERRMANN DIES SUNDAY 
Lifelong Resident of County To Be Buried Wednesday 
Christian Herrmann, 81, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, 
died at the farm home of his son Walter, Manitowoc Route 5, Sunday 
afternoon. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the 
home and at 10 o’clock from the St. Augusta’s church at Reif Mill. 
Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. 
Born at Branch, May 8, 1854, Mr. Herrmann took up a homestead nearby. 
For some years, he worked as a blacksmith in Manitowoc. He retired 
from farming 15 years ago after selling his farm to his son Adam. He 
was married on November 27, 1884 to Margaret Antholtz, who survives 
him. He was a member of the Catholic Knights at Francis Creek.
Survivors besides his widow and two sons, Adam and Walter, include 
two sisters, Mrs. Adam Specht of Manitowoc and Mrs. John Mohr of Green 
Bay and five grandchildren. 
The body will be taken to the home today from the Pfeffer funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 18, 1935  P. 2


FRANCES HERRMANN

Mrs. Charles (Frances) Herrmann, 90, of 1608 Nagle Ave., Manitowoc,
died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc where she
had resided in the extended care facility for the past 18 months.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home,
Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church,
Reifs Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate with burial in the
church cemetery.
Mrs. Herrmann, nee Frances Steeber, was born Dec. 2, 1886, in the 
Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Martin and Anne Groessel
Steeber. She was married to Charles Herrmann May 29, 1905, at St.
Augustine Catholic Church. The couple operated a farm at Reifs 
Mills. Mr. Herrmann died Jan. 6, 1962, and Mrs. Herrmann moved to 
Manitowoc in 1965. She was a member of the St. Mary Alter Society 
of St. Augustine Church.
Survivors include six sons, Charles, Leonard and Joseph of Manitowoc,
Victor, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Clarence and John of Branch; two daughters,
Mrs. Ervin (Regina) Vraney and Mrs. Roland (Geneva) Karbon of Manitowoc;
two brothers, John and Martin of Manitowoc, 15 grandchildren, 34 great
grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Five brothers and
a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of
services at Saur Funeral Home. A prayer service will be said at 8 p.m.
Sunday by Father Haen and the Alter Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, December 24, 1976  p.3

FRED E. HERRMANN

Fred ""Fritz"" E. Herrmann, age 91, of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, formerly of 1138 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo Site. The Rev. Dan Felton will officiate, with burial to follow at St. Augustine Cemetery in Reifs Mills. Fred was born on Nov. 9, 1914, in the township of Kossuth, son of the late Louis and Clara Ellerman Herrmann. He was educated at Palm Grove School in the township of Kossuth. On June 26, 1943, Fred married the former Lillian Boehm at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. She preceded him in death on Jan. 14, 2002. Fred was a lifelong dairy farmer in the township of Kossuth. He had a passion for farming. When talking to Fred about farming, it brought a smile to his face. He was proud of his success on the farm and how he was able to provide for his family. Nothing brought him greater joy then to have his family around him. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, lifetime member of state and national HFA and DHIA Associations, and a former volunteer for the Branch Fire Department. He also enjoyed dancing, and up to the end of his life, occasionally did a two-step with one of the staff at Shady Lane. Survivors include his son: Fred L. and Susan Herrmann, Manitowoc; three daughters: Mary Lou and Clem Bradley, Manitowoc; Nancy Herrmann, Manitowoc; Linda and David Lyons, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Alex and Matthew Herrmann; Clem Jr., Tracy and Jason Bradley; Nicole (Steve) Schuette; Jennifer (Ben) Kebbekus; six great-grandchildren: Jordan, Seth, Brenner Bradley; Season Scheurell; Daymeon Bradley; Josie Schuette; one sister: Violet Panosh, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Ervin Herrmann and Paul Herrmann; three sisters: Agnes Hirte, Leona Neuman and Martha Boehm; and one grandson: Jarrod Bradley. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2006, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc. Deacon Paul Kiefer will lead a prayer service at 7 p.m. Relatives and friends may call again on Monday at St. Francis of Assisi Church-Waldo Site from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home is assisting the Herrmann family. Fred's children would like to thank the staffs of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their kind, compassionate and loving care, and a special thanks to Joanne at Shady Lane.
Herald Times Reporter  July 2006
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A Mass of Christian Burial for Fred ""Fritz"" E. Herrmann, age 91, of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, formerly of 1138 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo Site. The Rev. Dan Felton will officiate, with burial to follow at St. Augustine Cemetery in Reifs Mills. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday (TONIGHT), July 9, 2006, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc. Deacon Paul Kiefer will lead a prayer service at 7 p.m. Relatives and friends may call again on Monday at St. Francis of Assisi Church-Waldo Site from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home is assisting the Herrmann family.
Herald Times Reporter  July 2006


JOHN HERRMANN

Francis Creek – Those from out of town who attended the funeral of John Herrmann at St. Augustine church Thursday, were Mr. and Mrs. John Bretl, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Bretl, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Birdsall of Maplewood; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bretl and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bretl of Forestville; Miss Clara Delsman of Karine and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kohlbeck of Venice, Calif.
Manitowoc Herald Times -Tuesday, July 25, 1950 - page 3


JOSEPH N. HERRMANN

Joseph N. Herrmann, 72, of 1608 Nagle Avenue, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, November 10, 1990 at his residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Tuesday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel Felton with burial at St. Augusta's Cemetery, Reifs Mills.
He was born October 21, 1918 in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Charlie and Frances Steeber Herrmann. He attended Palm Grove Elementary Grade School in Reifs Mills. Mr. Herrman operated the home farm and later moved to Manitowoc where he became employed with Foley Company for 15 years. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, A.A.R.P., and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Victor Herrmann of rural Whitelaw, Charles and Alice Herrmann, Leonard and Marie Herrmann, both of Manitowoc, John and Margaret Herrmann of Branch; a sister and brother-in-law, Geneva and Roland Karbon of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Clara Hermann; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence and a sister, Regina Vraney.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 pm to 9 pm this Monday. Prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm led by Deacon Kenneth Helesen.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., November 12, 1990 - page B7

LENA HERRMANN

Mrs. John Herrmann, 87, formerly of Francis Creek and of St. Mary Home, 
Manitowoc, where she had resided four years, died Sunday evening at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif 
Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Herrmann, nee Lena Andres, was born May 27, 1884, in the Town of 
Franklin, daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Nicolai Andres. She 
was married to John Herrmann Nov. 27, 1906. The couple farmed at Reif 
Mills until Mr. Herrmann's death July 17, 1950, when she came to Francis 
Creek and resided there the past 18 years. She was a member of St. 
Augustine Catholic Church and its Altar Society.
Survivors include two sons, Reinhart, of Whitelaw and Joseph, of Francis 
Creek; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Dorothy) Kohlbeck, of Tarzana, Calif.; a 
brother, Joseph, of Whitelaw; seven grandchildren and five great grand-
children. Two sons and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Haen and the Altar Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1972

LILLIAN T. HERRMANN

Lillian Theresa Herrmann, age 83, of 1485 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc (formerly of 8105 Rockwood Road, Whitelaw), died Monday evening, Jan. 14, 2002 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Lillian's sweet smile and loving determination will be missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2002 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial to follow at St. Augustine's Cemetery, Reifs Mills.
She was born Oct. 5, 1818 (sic) in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Decker) Boehm. She attended school at Riverside and graduated from Reedsville High School. On June 26, 1943, she was married to Fred (Fritz) E. Herrmann at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Francis Creek. Lillian raised four children, helped her husband, Fritz on their family farm and worked at Kohlbeck's in Reifs Mills. She enjoyed spending time with and sharing her love with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lillian truly exemplified the words mom, grandma, and geat-grandma. Lillian was a member of St. Mary's Altar Society and St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Reifs Mills.
Survivors include her husband, Fritz, three daughters and one son-in-law,  Mary Lou and Clem Bradley, Nancy Herrmann, and Linda Koral and special friend David Lyons, all of Manitowoc; one son and one daughter-in-law, Fred and Sue Herrmann, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Clem (Cherry) Bradley, Jr., Two Rivers; Tracy Bradley, Manitowoc; Jason Bradley, Manitowoc; Alex and Matthew Herrmann, Manitowoc; Jennifer Koral, Milwaukee; and Nicole (Stephen) Schuette, Marengo, Ill.; eight great-grandchildren: Josie, Kayla, Season, Jordon, Seth, Brandon, Bryanna, and Brenner; one sister-in-law: Violet Panosh, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Lillian was preceded in death by two brothers: Arthur and Edward Boehm; and one grandson: Jarrod Bradley.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, and at the church on Friday after 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. A wake service will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home, led by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
E-mail letters of condolence may be sent to the Herrmann family c/o Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home at jrp@lakefield.net
A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I hear a voice that says, 'Grieve not for me.'
Remember the good times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived, when I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely, the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remember the good things, I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on live your life, don't just stare at a wall.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin,
Until the day come, we're together again.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, January 16, 2002  pg. A3


MARGARET HERRMANN (d. 1945)

HERMAN - Mrs. Margaret, age 82 years, nee Margaret Antholz, died Monday, May 14 at the home of her son, Adam, Manitowoc, Route 5. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 at the home and at 10 o'clock at the St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Herrmann residence Tuesday 10 am to the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., May 15, 1945 - page 26


MARGERETHA HERRMANN

Mrs. Margaret Herman, widow of August Herman, died at the home of her son, Frank Herman at Cato Friday afternoon, following an illness of only a week. Death was due to pneumonia.
Mrs. Herman, whose maiden name was Margaret Stueber was 81 years old. She was born in Germany and came to this country at the age of 24 with a brother, the two taking up their home in this county. Shortly after her arrival she met and married John P. Massman and the couple made their home on a farm. four children were born to them, all still living. Mr. Massman died in 1876 and a few years later the widow married August Herman, the family continuing to make its home in Kossuth. Twenty years ago Mr. Herman died and since that time the deceased made her home with her son, Frank at Cato.
Surviving her are seven children, Mrs. John Bretl of Sturgeon Bay, Peter Massman, Kossuth, Mrs. Joseph Wellner and Mrs. Herman C. Schuette of this city, Frank Herman of Cato and Charles and John Herman of Kossuth. The funeral was held Monday morning from the Catholic Church at Whitelaw. Interment was in St. Augustine's Cemetery in Kossuth.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., MAy 15, 1924 

ANNA HRDINA

Kossuth Woman Dies
Mrs. John Hrdina, of Kossuth, died yesterday afternoon, a victim 
of Spanish influenza, death being due to pneumonia developing from 
the disease. The family resided near Branch, and a husband and five 
children survive. The funeral will be held tomorrow from St. 
Augustine’s church at Reif’s Mills.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 15, 1918, Page 1
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Kossuth news:
The Angel of Death called upon Mrs. John Hrdina last Monday afternoon. 
Pneumonia resulting from influenza caused her death. She was born in 
the town of Franklin in 1871 and died at the age of 47 years. 
Deceased was a kind, sympathetic wife and a beloved mother of five 
children, May, James, Anna, Emma and Wencil. She is also survived by 
a mother, Mrs. Peter Kirt, two sisters, Mrs. W.J. Sperl and Mrs. George 
Baumann and two brothers, Simon and Jas. Kirt. The funeral was held on 
Wednesday at Reif’s Mills and was largely attended. Relatives and 
friends sympathize with the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, October 19, 1918, Page 2
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Manitowoc news:
The following persons in the city and vicinity were victims of Spanish influenza 
last week: Mrs. Charles Kiesow, 30, city; Henry Lensing, 23, Mishicot; 
Mrs. John Hrdino (sic), Branch.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, October 24, 1918 pg. 4


EMMA HRDINA

Miss Emma A. Hrdina, 56, a Chilton High School teacher living on 
Rt. 1, Whitelaw, in the Town of Kossuth, died Friday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a two months' illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic 
church, Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial 
will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Miss Hrdina was born Jan. 11, 1903, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter 
of the late John and Anna Kirt Hrdina. After graduation from High 
School in Manitowoc, she attended and was graduated from Manitowoc 
County Normal School in 1922. She taught in Manitowoc County schools 
until six years ago when she accepted a job teaching in the Chilton 
High School where she was employed until her recent illness.
Survivors include two brothers, Wencel and Joseph of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; 
two sisters, Miss Mary Hrdina of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and Mrs. Frank 
Beneshek of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; and four nieces.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the 
Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 13, 1959 P.13


JOHN HRDINA

JOHN HRDINA, KOSSUTH, DIES
Burial Saturday At Church At Reif's Mills
John Hrdina, 67, retired Kossuth farmer, died this morning at the farm 
home a mile north of Branch. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m., Saturday from 
the home and at 10 a.m. from the St. Augustine's Catholic church at 
Reif's Mills, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The deceased was born in the town of Kossuth and always resided there. 
He was married 40 years ago to Anna Kirt who died 14 years ago. Three 
daughters, Mary and Emma at home and Mrs. F. Beneshek, Route 5, two sons 
Joseph and Wenzel at home, two sisters, Mary of this city and Mrs. J. 
Cisler, Sr., of Branch, two brothers, George of Cato and Adolph of 
Medford, and four grandchildren survive.
The remains were removed to the home this afternoon from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 6, 1933 P.2


MARY HRDINA

Miss Mary Herdina, 78, formerly of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Tuesday at Maple Crest Nursing 
Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Herdina was born Oct. 1, 1895 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late John and 
Anna Kirt Herdina. Survivors include a brother Wencel J., of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. 
Anna Benishek, of Manitowoc and four nieces. A sister, Emma and a brother, Joseph, preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon where a 
prayer service will be held at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Nov. 14, 1973 - page 3


ANNA HUSSEY

Ann Hussey, a young lady of 17, sister of John A. Hussey, died at the 
home of her parents in Franklin on Saturday last. Her funeral took place 
on Monday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 23, 1882 P. 3


DANIEL HUSSEY

Cato – Dan Hussey, formerly a resident of this village, died at Wakesha Thursday of last week. 
The remains were brought to this place and the burial was at Maple Grove Friday.
Brillion News - Fri., Mar. 6, 1896
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - 1896
Dan Hussey died at Ely, Minn., on Sunday night last. He was a son of Michael Hussey of Franklin, 
but had not lived in this county for sometime. At the time of his death, he was working for a 
lumber company.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., March 3, 1921

ELLEN HUSSEY

RESIDENT OF COUNTY FOR 70 YEARS, DEAD
Mrs. Ellen Hussey, one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county, who for more than seventy years had made her home here, is dead at the home of her son, Jerre Hussey, at Cato. Mrs. Hussey was past 92 years of age but, despite her advanced years, she retained her faculties and took a keen interest in affairs. Since the death of her husband, eleven years ago, she had made her home with her children.
Mrs. Hussey was born in Ireland and came to America in youth. She celebrated her 92nd birthday December 4 last year. She was the mother of John Hussey, who, more than forty years ago was principal of the Third Ward school here.
Three sons, Jerre of Cato, Michael of Waukegan and James of Milwaukee, and two daughters, Mrs. Julia Regan of Denver and Mrs. Michael Fitzgerald of Cato, survive.
The funeral will be held tomorrow with services at the Whitelaw Catholic church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 10, 1921 P.1
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Notes from Cato
Mrs. Michael Hussey died at the home of her son, Jerry Hussey, in the Town of Franklin, Tuesday afternoon, August 9. Mrs. Hussey had made her home with her son, Jerry, her husband having dies some years ago. Mrs. Hussey was the mother of ten children, five of whom survive being Michael of Waukegan, James of Milwaukee, Mrs. J. Regan of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Michael Fitzgerald of Cato and Jerry, living on the homestead farm of Franklin. Mrs. Hussey was 94 years of age, being one of the oldest resident of the county.
Born in County Claire, Ireland, Mrs. Hussey came to this county when it was but a wilderness. No doubt she suffered the privations and wants that was the lot of all the pioneers coming to this country at that time, but no one knowing her can say they ever heard her complain of the many difficulties and sacrifices that necessarily made up her life. Hers was not a complaining nature. The sorrows of her life were hidden from her friends and those that knew her not have lost the opportunity of knowing a friend whose generous helpful nature, it is impossible to over estimate. Because of her wonderful vitality and the clearness of her mind it seemed to her many friends and relatives that her lease of life would never end although 94 years of age. We all feel we have lost a youthful friend. Her many years did not age her and her gentle womanly disposition was a gift the attainment of which it took years to develop. Her life was one of devotion and love to her family and friends, a goal, the attainment of which very few of us reach. It has been said the Lord has set amongst us a few ideal characters to be our guide and inspiration and we can surely say that she was one. Let us hope that His judgment of her may not be severe and that her many acts of kindness and sacrifices have been rewarded. The funeral will be held Thursday morning from the Catholic Church at Reifs. Peace to her soul.
Manitowoc Pilot  - Thurs., Aug. 11, 1921

FRANCIS HUSSEY

The Hussey family has again been stricken with affliction. Last week, Frank, a 
younger brother of John A. Hussey, died. In May last, he suffered from a diseased 
leg to such an extent that it was found necessary to amputate the troubled limb. 
The operation was performed in a Chicago hospital. A few weeks ago, the patient 
was brought to his home in this county, but it was evident that his days were 
numbered. Blood poisoning had set in and the life current was no longer strong and 
healthy. He died last week, and was buried by the side of his sister, who had 
preceded him. He was a young man, but twenty five years of age, and during his life 
time, enjoyed the respect and warm friendship of all who knew him. These friends 
extend their heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing family.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  Tuesday, September 11, 1883, pg. 1
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(1870 Franklin census:
Michell Husey age 43; wife Ellen age 43; John age 17; Daniel age 16; Michell age 14;
Frank age 11; Jeremiah age 10; Margret age 8; Ann age 6; Mary age 4; James age 2)
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Francis Hussey
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Francis Hussey  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1883  
Event Place Franklin, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Gender Male  
Age 25  
Race white  
Occupation carpenter  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1858  
Burial Place Kossuth, Man. Co.  
Father's Name Michael Hussey  
Mother's Name Eleonora 


MICHAEL HUSSEY

Michael Hussey, aged 81, for nearly fifty years a resident of the town of Franklin, 
died Saturday night after a protracted illness, a general breakdown due to advanced 
age causing death. By Mr. Hussey's death, the county loses one of its oldest and best 
known pioneers. Mr. Hussey was born in Ireland and came to this country where he 
remained. Besides his wife, who is advanced in years, five children survive, 
Mrs. M. Fitzgerald of Cato, Michael of Waukegan, Jerry of Franklin, James of this 
city and a daughter, at Denver. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the 
Catholic Church at Whitelaw.
The Reporter - Fri., May 3, 1910  
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Mrs. W. H. Earles, Mrs. E. Hussey, Miss Blanche Hussey, Milwaukee, Mr. and 
Mrs. J.E. Hussey, Mrs. M.H. Hussey, H. Fitzgerald, Waukegan, were in the city 
today enroute to Whitelaw to attend the funeral of Michael Hussey.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., May 3, 1910 - page 2
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The following is his son Michael's obituary:
A message yesterday brought news of the death of James Hussey at Milwaukee where he 
had made his home of late years. Mr. Hussey, who for years was employed as a fireman 
on the Northwestern road, had of late years been clerk at the Kirby House, a Milwaukee 
hotel. He suffered an injury years ago which had partially crippled him but his general health 
had been good and news of his death came as a surprise.
Mr. Hussey was a native of franklin. His brother, Jerry, resides on the old home farm. His 
remains will be brought here for burial.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 6, 1925


DORA JANA

MRS. DORA JANA DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER IN CITY
Mrs. Dora Jana, a resident of Manitowoc County the past forty-five 
years who has been making her home with her son, Joseph Jana at 
Branch, died at noon yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. 
William Rank, death coming suddenly.
Mrs. Jana was born in Bohemia on February 15, 1849 coming to this 
country with her parents when seven years old and settling in 
Brooklyn, New York for several years before migrating westward. She 
was seventy-four years old at the time of her death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock from 
St. Augustines church of which she was (sic) been a member for many 
years. Rev. Aloysius J. Scheuller will officiate at the services both 
at the church and at the cemetery near the church where burial will 
take place.
Left to mourn her death are two sons Joseph of Branch, and Adolph of 
this city, three daughters, Mrs. William Rank of Manitowoc, Mrs. Emma 
Curry of Chicago who arrived last evening and Mrs. Steven Strouf of 
Stanford, Montana, who is expected here tomorrow. One sister Mrs. 
Ignatz Rabatcheck of Kellnersville also survives.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 25, 1923 P.2


KATHLEEN JUNK

Headon Crash Kills Rural Cato Girl, 21  (photo)
Kathleen Junk Victim, Fiance One of Drivers 
Gerald Grall, Other Driver in Critical Condition 
Wedding plans for a young couple were cancelled out in death in a 
grinding headon collision a quarter mile east of this village on a 
Highway 10 curve Sunday night. 
Kathleen Ann Junk, 21, of Rt. 2, Cato, was killed when a car driven 
by her fiance, Dale A. Shamburek, 21, Whitelaw, collided with an 
oncoming vehicle operated by Gerald L. Grall, also 21, of 3112 
Meadow Ln., Manitowoc. County traffic police said Grall was on the 
wrong side of the road at the time.
The Junk girl suffered severe head injuries and died before an 
ambulance reached the scene. 
Grall was listed in critical condition at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, with a possible skull fracture, a deep scalp laceration 
and cuts and bruises to the body. 
Wedding Planned 
Schamburek was less seriously hurt with a knee laceration and face 
cut. 
Schamburek and the Junk girl were to have been married Saturday at 
Cato. Earlier Sunday evening they had been to Manitowoc to look for 
an apartment. 
The accident occurred about 9:45 p.m. in clear weather on Highway 10 
just to the west of its junction with a town road. Police said the 
impact occurred partially on the shoulder of the westbound lane being 
traveled by Shamburek. 
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, quoted a witness as saying that 
Grall’s car was going east at “a terrific rate of speed.”  
Following the impact, Grall’s 1962 model Oldsmobile veered to the 
left across the ditch and came to rest on the town road. Grall was 
thrown out and was found lying on Highway 10. Investigating officers 
felt that he would have escaped serious injury if his car had been 
equipped with seat belts.
The Schamburek vehicle, a 1954  (Continued on Page M-15)
(Continued from Page 1)
model Mercury veered to the south and stopped in an upright position 
in the eastbound traffic lane. Both Schamburek and the Junk girl were 
pinned in the front seat. 
Doctor Teitgen said Grall had had a disagreement with a girl friend 
from Reedsville and had dropped her off at that village prior to the 
accident. Earlier Grall and the girl had visited several bars in 
Manitowoc and Calumet counties, he declared…
Miss Junk was born Feb. 5, 1941, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
daughter of Valarian and Mayme Shoulak Junk. She was educated at Branch 
school and was a 1959 graduate of Reedsville High School. She was a 
member of her church choir and was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., 
Manitowoc. 
List Survivors
Among survivors are her parents of Rt. 2, Cato; a brother, (private); 
and a sister (private), at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Adolph Shoulak, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; and paternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Henry Junk of Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 
Reif Mills, with the Rev. John Haen officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 15, 1962 P. 15

MAYME JUNK

Mrs. Mayme (Valarian) A. Junk, age 80, of 14222 Taus Road, town of Franklin, died Saturday, April 14, 2001, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Sr. Marlene Greatens will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery, Reifs Mills.
Mayme was born January 8, 1921, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Adolph and Mary Shimek Shoulak. Mayme married Valarian Junk on September 25, 1940 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville.
Survivors include her husband, Valarian Junk, town of Franklin; one daughter and son-in-law, Joan and John Dvorak, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Jessica Junk, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Luke Junk, Lindsay Junk, Dean Dvorak, Barbara (Scott) Kakuk, Lee (Wendy) Dvorak; four great grandchildren, Jacob, Salena, Olivia, Madelyn Kakuk; five sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Geraldine Behnke, Dorothy and Frank Dondlinger, Audrey Burkart, Annette Junk, Kenneth and Jeannette Junk, all of Manitowoc. She is further survived by Dale and Patt Schamburek, Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathleen Junk; one brother, Emil Shoulak; one sister, Ludmilla Sempier; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Wanda Junk; two brothers-in-law, Ervin Junk, Fred Behnke; one infant brother-in-la, Donald Junk; one sister-in-law, Lorraine Shoulak.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville on Wednesday, April 18, 2001, from 12 noon until the time of services at 1:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 2001  P. A3


VALARIAN JUNK

Valarian A. Junk, age 98, of Taus, passed away early Sunday morning, July 2, 2017 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center of Manitowoc.
Valarian was born on April 4. 1919, at Cleveland, son of the late Henry and Wanda (Stefaniak) Junk. On September 25, 1941, he married the former Mayme A. Shoulak at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. In the past, Valarian worked as a cheesemaker and a machinist. He farmed in the town of Franklin for 42 years retiring in 1985.
Valarian was a member of the Packerland Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America (VCCA) for 38 years and was the proud owner of many restored Chevrolets. He was a member of the Branch River Watershed Group, Happy Hoppers Polka Dance Group and was instrumental in the organizing of the Lakeshore Humane Society.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Joan (John) Dvorak, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: Howard (Jessica) Junk, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Dean (Tonya) Dvorak; Barbara (Scott) Kakuk; Lee (Wendy) Dvorak; Luke (Kate) Junk; Lindsay Junk; ten great-grandchildren: Jacob Kakuk; Salena Kakuk; Olivia Kakuk; Madelyn Kakuk; Emma Dvorak; Elizabeth Dvorak; Grace Dvorak; Hannah Dvorak; Nathanael Junk; Eleanor Grace Junk; two great-great-grandchildren: Bristol Kakuk; Nora Kakuk; one brother and sister-in-law: Kenneth (Jeanette) Junk, Manitowoc; one sister: Dorothy Dondlinger, Manitowoc, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Wanda Junk; his wife: Mayme Junk; one daughter; Kathleen Junk; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Donald Junk; Ervin (Annette) Junk; two sisters and three brothers-in-law: Geraldine (Ferdinand) Behnke; Frank Dondlinger; Audrey (Robert) Burkart.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main Street, Kellnersville. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, Reifs Mills. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in his name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
The family would like to thank all his good neighbors and friends for their faithful help over the past years. Without your help dad would have never been able to stay at home. Thank you!
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  July 4, 2017

ANTON KABAT (d. 1910)

PIMPLE ON ARM CAUSE OF MAN’S DEATH. 
Anton Kabat Picked Pimple and Poisoning Resulted from Act. 
DEATH CAME AFTER INTENSE SUFFERINGS
A small pimple which formed upon his arm a few days ago and which he 
attempted to remove by picking with his finger nails caused the death of Anton 
Kabat a well known North Side man whose demise occurred at the family 
home at 430 North Tenth street at 2 o’clock this morning. death was due to 
blood poisoning which developed from the injury on the arm and Mr. Kabat 
endured several days of intense sufferings before death came to relieve him. Mr. 
Kabat first noticed the appearance of the pimple upon his arm on Thursday last 
and sought to remove it. The arm was poisoned in the wound caused by removal 
of the pimple and on Saturday, while at his work Mr. Kabat was taken ill and was 
forced to give up his work and return home. The arm became swollen to twice its 
natural size and the patient suffered intense agony. Physicians were summoned 
everything possible was done to halt the progress of the poison but it was impossible 
to check it and Tuesday Mr. Kabat’s condition became alarming and the family 
realized that he was in grave danger of death and at 2 this morning the end came. 
Mr. Kabat realized his danger and Tuesday afternoon made his preparations for 
death, summoning attorneys to prepare his will and to close up business affairs 
which he, because of his sudden illness, had been unable to attend to. Mr. Kabat 
was 37 years olf age and formerly resided with his family at Maple Grove. He 
removed to the city two years ago and had been employed by the Rahr Sons 
Company and was well and favorably known. A widow and two small children, 
a son and daughter, survive and his parents, three brothers and a sister also survive. 
The body will be taken to Reifs’ mills for burial Friday and services will be held 
at St. Augustine’s church. The untimely death of Mr. Kabat and the circumstances 
surrounding it are a shock to a host of friends who will sincerely mourn his demise. 
The case emphasized the danger of blood poisoning and the extreme caution 
which should be exercised in dealing with injuries which appear minor in nature 
but are too often serious and dangerous to life. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald July 27, 1910 p.1

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(order for proof of will.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Anton Kabat Deceased, In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Anton Kabat of the City of Manitowoc in said county having been delivered into said court:
And Mary Kabat of the city of Manitowoc in said County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Anton Kabat died testate, at city of Manitowoc in said county, on the 27th day of July 1910; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Mary Kabat is named therein as Executrix, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said Mary Kabat.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a regular term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 30th day of August 1910, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated August 1st, 1910.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Kelley & Wyseman Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 11, 1910 P. 4


ANTONIN KABAT (d. 1920)

Anton Kabat, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc County, died yesterday morning of pneumonia at the Holy Family Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday. Mr. Kabat was seventy-four years of age and made his home with his son, Charles near Taus, Mrs. Kabat having preceded him in death several years ago. He is survived by three sons, Frank of Chicago, Wencil of Brillion, Charles near Taus; one daughter, Mary and two brothers, Charles of Greenleaf and Joseph of Manitowoc. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Augustine church at Reif's Mills.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 13, 1920

MARKETA KABAT

The funeral of the late Mrs. Anton Kabat of Whitelaw was held at 
Reifs Mills yesterday. Frank and Theodore Kabat in this city 
attended the burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 04, 1917, Page 3


ANNA KARBAN

Notes from Branch
Mrs. Peter Carbon, a pioneer resident of the Town of Kossuth, passed away to 
the Great Unknown on Monday evening at the home of her son, Peter, near Rockwell 
of disease incident to old age, at the age of 87 years. Deceased is survived by four 
children, two sons and two daughters, namely, Peter and Mrs. Vraney of Kossuth and 
Mrs. Geo. Sperl and Joseph of Branch; also survived by 36 grandchildren and 37 great 
grandchildren. The burial service and interment took place at Reif Mills on Thursday morning.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 3, 1916
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Annie Karban
United States Census, 1900
Name	Annie Karban
Event Type	Census
Event Year	1900
Event Place	Kossuth town, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
Gender	Female
Age	70
Marital Status	Married
Race	White
Race (Original)	W
Relationship to Head of Household	Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original)	Wife
Number of Living Children	4
Years Married	52
Birth Date	Nov 1830
Birthplace	Bohemia
Marriage Year (Estimated)	1848
Immigration Year	1867
Father's Birthplace	Bohemia
Mother's Birthplace	Bohemia
Mother of how many children	8
Household
Role
Sex
Age
Birthplace
Peter Karban	Head	M	75	Bohemia
Annie Karban	Wife	F	70	Bohemia
"United States Census, 1900"
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*Note: She was placed here because her husband is here. Birth and death dates obtained
from Ancestry.


ELIZABETH KARBON

Mrs. Peter Karbon, 73, Reifs Mills Pioneer, Dies Saturday Night
Mrs. Peter Karbon, 73, a pioneer resident of Reif's Mills, died 
Saturday night at the home, following a stroke. Burial will take 
place Tuesday from the Catholic church at Reif's Mills. The 
deceased, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hrdina, was born in 
Bohemia and came to this country with her parents at the age of 
three. She was married 55 years ago to Peter Karbon and they 
resided on a farm near Reif's Mills since that time.
Besides the husband, four daughters, Mrs. Matt Decker, Rockwood, 
Mrs. Frank Kronforst, Cooperstown, Mrs. Adolph Cherney, Mishicot 
and Mrs. Walter Blaeser, Rapids, seven sons, Peter and Charles 
at home, Wencil, Francis Creeek, Joseph Rockwood, George, Rapids, 
John Gibson, and Adolph of Rapids, three brothers, John of Kossuth, 
Adolph of Medford and George of Rapids, two sisters, Mrs. John 
Cisler of Branch and Miss Mary Hrdina of this city, 22 grandchildren 
and seven great grandchildren survive.
The deceased was a member of the J.C.D. lodge No. 47.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 21, 1931 P.3


PETER KARBON  (d. 1937)

Peter Karbon, 89, a resident of the county for nearly 80 years and 
a retired Kossuth farmer, died today at the Holy Family hospital, 
where he had been a patient.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m., from the St. 
Augustine's church, Reifs Mills. Burial will be in the adjoining 
cemetery.
Mr. Karbon was born in Bohemia in 1818 and at the age of 12 came 
to this country with his parents. The family located in Kossuth. 
He took up farming and 60 years ago married Miss Elizabeth Herdina 
of that town. They located on the present homestead. Mrs. Karbon 
died six years ago.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Anna Decker, Kossuth, Mrs. Frank 
Kronforst, Gibson, Mrs. Adolph Cherney, Maribel, Mrs. Walter Bleser, 
Manitowoc Rapids; seven sons, Wencil, Peter and Joseph, Kossuth, 
George and Adolph, Manitowoc Rapids, John, Cooperstown, and Charles, 
Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. Wencil Vraney, Kossuth; 48 grandchildren 
and 13 great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home from Sunday noon until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 30, 1937 P.4 
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Peter Karbon, 89, retired Kossuth farmer, died at the local hospital 
last Saturday and was buried Tuesday morning at Reif's Mills. 
Survivors are four daughters, seven sons, a sister, 48 grandchildren 
and 13 great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, November 5, 1937 P.6


PETER KARBON, JR   (d. 1944)

Peter Karbon, 62, farmer residing near Reifs Mills on route 2, 
Manitowoc, died early today at the Holy Family hospital following 
a several months illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9:30 from the Reifs Mills 
Catholic church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors are six brothers, John, of Cooperstown, Joseph and George 
of route 5, Manitowoc; Adolph of Branch, Charles of Kewaunee, James, 
of route 1, Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Cherney of route 1, 
Maribel, Mrs. Mary Kronforst, of route 2, Two Rivers.
The body may be viewed from Thursday at 7 p.m. until the hour of the 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 23, 1944 P.2

ADOLPH KIRT

Mr. Adolph Kirt, 92, formerly of Francis Creek, a resident of St. Mary's Home, died Thursday afternoon, August 30,, 1990 at Holy Family Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Donald Schneider and Rev. John Haen with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kirt was born December 5, 1897 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late  Simon and Anna Kalcik Kirt. He attended school at Palm Grove School. He married the former Lucy Hartl June 3, 1924 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death April 10, 1988.  The couple farmed on the Kirt Homestead in the Town of Kossuth and moved to Francis Creek in 1971.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Florence Kirt of Reifs Mills Road; two daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Kenneth Ansorge of Manitowoc, Florence and Eugene Svatek of Branch; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn; three brothers and two sisters.  Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, 5 pm to 9 pm this Friday evening and on Saturday until the time of services. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm led by Father Schneider.
Manitowoc Herald times - Fri., Aug. 31, 1990 - page B10

ANNA KIRT

Mrs. Anna Kirt, wife of Simon Kirt, Kossuth, died yesterday at her home 
in the town of Kossuth at the age of forty-eight years, a hemorrhage 
bringing on her sudden demise. Besides her husband she leaves three 
children to survive her. 
The funeral will take place from St. Augustine's church at Reif' Mills, 
Friday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1920 P. 1
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Notes from Kossuth
Mrs. Anna Kirt, wife of Simon Kirt, departed from this earth last Tuesday. She 
had been sick a number of months and spent a few months at the Maple Crest 
Sanitarium at Whitelaw and returned to her home about two months ago. Besides 
her husband she is survived by four children, Adolph, John, Anna and Emil. Burial 
will take place at St. Augustine Church and at Reif's Mills Friday morning.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Mar. 25, 1920


EVELYN KIRT

Miss Evelyn Kirt, 20, of 1218 South 13th street, daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Adolph Kirt of route 2, Manitowoc, died this morning at 
the Holy Family hospital. She was stricken ill Tuesday and moved 
to the hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the Ubanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at 9:30 at St. Augustine's church, 
Reifs Mills, the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Miss Kirt was born on her parents farm and three years ago came 
to Manitowoc to be employed as a clerk in the Woolworth store. 
Survivors are the parents, a brother, and two sisters (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.) all living on the home farm.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until 
the hour of the servies. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1946 P.2


JOE KIRT

Kossuth news:
Joseph Kirt died last Friday evening after a lingering illness.
Though he had been suffering for some time his death was unexpected,,
and a great shock to his many friends. He was 23 years of age. 
Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kirt. Besides his parents,
he leaves to mourn his death three brothers, Adolph, John and Emil(?)
and one sister, Miss Anna. The funeral was held Monday morning from
St. Augustine's Catholic church, which was very largely attended.
Sympanth is extended to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 25, 1918  P.4

CATHARINE KIRT

Mrs. Catherine Kirt, aged eighty, wife of Peter Kirt died at her home in the Town of Kossuth yesterday. The deceased was born in Bohemia on December 25, 1841. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:30 at Reif's Mills.
Manitowoc Herald News  Thursday, September 7, 1922  pg. 1
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Manitowoc news:
Mrs. Katherine Kirt, 81, widow of Peter Kirt, died at her home at Kossuth last week. Mrs. Kirt was born in Bohemia, Dec. 25, 1841. The funeral was held at Reif's Mills Catholic church.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, September 14, 1922  pg. 4


LUCY KIRT

Mrs. Adolph (Lucy) Kirt, 87, former Francis Creek resident, died Sunday morning, April 10, 1988 at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 am at St. Augustine Catholic church, Reif Mills. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Donald Schneider and Rev. John Haen with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Kirt, the former Lucy Hartl was born April 12, 1900 at Seymour, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Kronschnabel Hartl. She married Adolph Kirt on June 3, 1924 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple farmed on the Kirt Homestead in the town of Kossuth and moved to Francis Creek in 1971. The couple observed their 60th Wedding Anniversary in 1984.
Survivors include her husband, Adolph of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Florence Kirt of Reif Mills Road; two daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Kenneth Ansorge of Manitowoc and Florence and Eugene Svatek of Branch; a sister, Mrs. Sophia Schipper of Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn and five sisters.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, 5 pm to 9 pm this Monday and Tuesday until the time of service. Prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm led by Father Schneider.
Manitowoc Herald times - Mon., Apr. 11, 1988 - page 18


MARY KIRT

KOSSUTH GIRL OF 23 CALLED BY DEATH TODAY
Death came to Miss Mary Kirt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kirt at the family home in Kossuth this morning, terminating a grim struggle which the young lady had waged against tuberculosis. For several days past her condition had been growing more serious and weakened by the long illness she had suffered, she fell easy prey. Deceased was 23 years of age and was well and favorable known in the vicinity where she resided. Besides her parents, four brotehrs and one sister survive. The funeral will be held from St. Augustine Church at Reifs Mills Saturday moring at 10 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Thurs., Apr. 23, 1914 
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News Of The Suburbs
Last Thursday, the Angel of Death called Miss Mary Kirt to her eternal rest. She had been sick for some time past with tuberculosis. Mary was a girl of beautiful character and a large circle of friends mourn her death. She is survived by her parents, four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Augustine’s church at Reif Mills by Rev. W. R. Braun.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 30, 1914  P. 4 

SIMON KIRT

Funeral services for Simon Kirt, 79, of 1617 South 14th street, who died 
yesterday, will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home and at 9:30 from the St. Augustine's church at Reifs 
Mills. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include seven 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed from Saturday noon until the hour of the services, 
at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 26, 1944 P.10

AGNES KOCHAN

Agnes Kochan, 90 , a resident of the Shady Lane Home, died late Monday night, April 30, at the home.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial to follow at St. Augusta Cemetery, Reifs Mills.
Agnes Kochan was born April 25, 1894, at Reifs Mills, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Brei Kochan. She attended district schools and St. Joseph School at Kellnersville. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Luke Catholic Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Frank (Theresa) Havlinek of Two Rivers; four nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, a sister and a nephew.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 1, 1984  P. 3
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(25 Apr. 1894/Apr. 1984/SSDI) 


CARL KOCHAN

Carl Kochan, 82, of 1808 20th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday in Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday in St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Don Becker will officiate and burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, Reifs Mills. Mr. Kochan was born March 28, 1895 in Reifs Mills, son of the late Joseph and Theresa Brei Kochan. He farmed in the Reifs Mills area until 1945 and then worked at Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring 20 years ago. He was a member of Men of ST. Luke.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Agnes Kochan and Mrs. Frank (Theresa) Havlinek of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 4 pm Wednesday where a memorial service will be at 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Dec. 26.1978
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(28 Mar. 1896/Dec. 1978/SSDI) 

F. KOCHAN

Frank Kochan
birth: 2 October 1904
death: 2 October 1904 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Kossuth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


FRANCISKUS KOCHAN

A child of Anton Kochan of Reifs died on Monday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 12, 1899 pg. 3
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Frank Kochan
birth: 9 May 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 8 January 1899 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kossuth
residence: 1899 Kossuth
father: Anton Kochan
mother: Annie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOSEPH H. KOCHAN  (d. 1901)

Joseph Kochan
birth: 5 July 1899 Kossuth
death: 14 September 1901 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kossuth
residence: 1901 Kossuth
father: Joseph Kochan
mother: Theresa
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOSEPH KOCHAN (d. 1908)

Notes from Reifs Mills.
Mr. Kochan of this place passed away after a brief illness of last week at the 
home of his son Joseph, at the age of 85.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 2, 1908


JOSEPH KOCHAN  (d. 1945)

Joseph Kochan, 87, lifelong resident of the county and retired Reifs 
Mills farmer, died Sunday morning at the homestead farm, now operated 
by his son, Carl. He had been seriously ill for two months.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Kochan home 
and at 9:30 at the St. Augustine Catholic church, Reif Mills, the Rev. 
Joseph Rauch officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kochan was born in 1857 on the same farm where he spent his entire 
life. In 1891 he married Miss Theresa Brey and they located on the farm 
and celebrated their golden wedding anniversay in 1941. He was a member 
of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Basal, of Chicago, 
Anges, at home, Mrs. Frank Havlinek, of Two Rivers; son, Carl, on the 
home farm; three brothers, Peter, of Manitowoc Rapids, Anton of Francis 
Creek, August of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Martin Redlinger and Mrs. 
Joseph Reis, both of Marathon county; five grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
The body was moved to the Kochan home from the Husar funeral home. The 
rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening at the farm home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 12, 1945 P.2


JULIANNA KOCHAN

Juliana Kochen (sic)
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	Juliana Kochen
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1879
Event Place	Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Gender	Female
Age	48
Race	white
Birth Year (Estimated)	1831
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch


THERESIA KOCHAN

Mrs. Theresia (Grandma) Kochan of 1808-20th St., Two Rivers, who 
observed her 100th birthday, Thursday, February 18, receiving 
congratulatory messages from President Johnson and Gov. Warren P. 
Knowles, the Two Rivers Chamber of Commerce, the Junior Chamber 
of Commerce, and a blessing from Pope Paul VI, died peacefully 
in her sleep at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital early Sunday morning. 
Mrs. Kochan, who previously had been in good health and enjoyed the 
celebration in connection with the centennial year of her birth, had 
been weakened by a cold with which she became afflicted about three 
weeks ago. Complications later set in to further weaken her condition. 
However, she spent a pleasant Saturday in her hospital bed with 
family members calling during the afternoon and evening.   
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel, 
Inc., Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass 
at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H. J. Schmitz 
serving as celebrant. The Rev. John Neuser and Gilbert Schneider 
will be deacon and sub-deacon respectively. Burial will be at St. 
Augustine Cemetery at Reifs Mills. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 5, 1965  P. 11


LOUIS KORINEK

Louis Korinek, Sr. , 82, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Sunday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 
for a week. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral 
Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 
Riefs (sic) Mills. 
The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery. 
Mr. Korinek was born March 5, 1886, in the Town of Franklin, son of 
the late Joseph and Mary Dufek Korinek. He married the late Anna 
Havlovitz Nov. 9, 1910. They farmed in the Town of Franklin for several 
years, then moved to the Town of Kossuth where they farmed and resided 
until death. 
Also employed as a carpenter, Mr. Korinek was a member of the Holy Name 
Society. His wife preceded him in death in 1954.
Survivors include three sons, Louis F. of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Victor on 
the home farm and Ervin of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Mary 
Alkovich of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Evelyn at home; two brothers, Joseph 
of Rt. 2, Cato, and Edward of Milwaukee; and 15 grandchildren. A son, 
a daughter, a brother and four sisters preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Rev. Father Haen and members of 
the Holy Name Society. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 3, 1968  P. 13

EMMA KOSTECHKA

Mrs. Emma Kostechka, 92, a former Town of Franklin resident, died Wednesday evening, May 17, 1989 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate at the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Kostechka, nee Emma Sauer, was born January 12, 1897 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Peter and Mary Sleger Sauer. She marrried Thomas Kostechka September 22, 1919 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. the coupled farmed in the Town of Franklin. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1969. Her husband preceded her in death July 14, 1974. Mrs. Kostechka was a member of St. Augustine Church and Altar Society of the church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Beatrice Kostechka of rural Reedsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Marion and George Naidl of Hillcrest Road, Whitelaw; eight grandchildren, Shirley Oswald, Beverly Shavlik, Roy Naidl, Robert Naidl, Suzanne Hastreiter, Tom Kostechka, Geralyn Eichhorst and Tim Kostechka; 24 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, two step brothers, two sisters and a step sister.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday and Saturday until the time of services. A prayer service will be 8 pm Friday at the Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., May 18, 1989 page B12

THOMAS KOSTECHKA

Thomas Kostechka, 79, of Rt. 2, Cato died unexpectedly Sunday morning 
at home. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 
Reifs Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery. 
Mr. Kostechka was born Oct. 25, 1894, in the Town of Franklin, son 
of the late Joseph and Anna Mrozek Kostechka. He married Emma Sauer 
Sept. 22, 1919, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. They 
farmed in the Town of Franklin and resided in the township all their 
lives. He was a former assessor and supervisor of the Town of Franklin, 
a member of the school board of the Franklin School District No. 13, 
a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Augustine Parish and treasurer 
of the church for 20 years. 
Survivors include his wife, a son Raymond, of Rt. 2, Cato; a daughter, 
Mrs. George Naidl, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; a brother, Charles, of Cudahy; 
a sister, Mrs. Anna Kutil of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and 19 
great grandchildren. A brother, Joseph, preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at Suer (sic) Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday until the time of service. A prayer service will be held at 
8 p.m. Tuesday by Father Haen and the Holy Name Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, July 15, 1974  P. 20 

REGINA A. KOUKOL

Mrs. J. Koukol died Friday afternoon at the Whitelaw Sanitarium after a lingering illness. Mrs. Koukol was born June 29, 1896 and is survived by her parents, her husband and a two months old baby. The body was taken to the Lakotos home at Five Corners and burial was at Rief Mills Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 31, 1924 

CHARLES J. KRIZEK

Charles Krizek, 66, of 414 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief 
illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude LeClair will officiate and burial will 
be in the St. Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery, Town of Kossuth. 
Graveside military rites will be accorded by Post 88 of the American 
Legion. 
Charles Krizek was born June 28, 1902, in the Town of Kossuth, son 
of the late John and Margaret Matejovetc Krizek. He was employed as 
a custodian at Holy Family Hospital and at the Post Office, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Krizek was a World War II veteran serving with the 73rd Troop 
Carrier Squadron. 
Survivors include four brothers, John of Bloomer, Frank and Joseph 
of Manitowoc, and Adolph of Kossuth. A sister preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home at the time of services. The 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 10, 1969   P. 7 


DONALD KRIZEK

Donald Krizek, 18 (photo), who in his high school days had developed 
into an outstanding athlete, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of 18 months. He was the 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krizek of Rt. 5, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Saur 
Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Augustine 
Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
The youth, familiarly known as “Don,” was born Dec. 2, 1934, in the 
Town of Kossuth. Up to the time he was taken ill as a senior at 
Mishicot High School, he had been active in football, basketball and 
baseball while a student. For several seasons, he was pitcher for the 
Francis Creek ball team in the County League and had acquired a 
reputation of being an outstanding hurler until illness prevented him 
from further duty. He served as treasurer of the sophomore class and 
was elected vice president of the senior class at the Mishicot school. 
He also was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Augustine Church. 
Survivors include his parents, a twin sister, a brother, at home, and 
a half-brother; two half sisters; and a maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Frances Naidl of Rt. 5, Manitowoc. (names omitted for privacy). 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday, and the 
rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society of St. Augustine Church 
at 8 p.m. Thursday. At 8 p.m. Friday, Father Rauch will lead the rosary 
in prayer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 17, 1952   P. 2
(Note: Birth year on obit doesn't match tombstone)

EMMA KRIZEK

Mrs. Emma Krizek, 94, formerly of 1215 Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, a resident of St. Mary's home, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 4, 1990 at St. Mary's Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 am at St. Augustine Catholic church, Reifs Mills. The Mass of Resurrection will be concelebrated by Rev. Donald Schneider and Rev. john Haen and Rev. Tom Wojciechowski with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Krizek was born March 7, 1896 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late John and Frances Hlavachek Naidl. She attended the Branch Graded School. She was married to John Barta on June 9, 1914 at St. Anne's Catholic church, Francis Creek. He died Dec. 14, 1926. On June 2, 1930 she was married to Frank Krizek at St. Anne's Church. he died February 21, 1969. Mrs. Krizek farmed in the Town of Kossuth after their marriage and moved to Manitowoc in 1963. She was a member of St. Augustine Church and their altar society.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, John and Mildred Barta of Appleton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Rose and Loyd Reichert of Auburndale, Florida, Evelyn Reindl of Manitowoc, Dorothy and Richard Gintner of Post Road, Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. Lydia Hosenson of Milwaukee; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Donald and Frank Jr., one granddaughter, Virginia Reichert; one grandson, Francis Reindl; two brothers, John and Joseph; one daughter-in-aw, Luella Krizek and one son-in-law, Edward Reindl.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, 4 - 9 pm on Thursday and on Friday until the time of service. Prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm led by Father Schneider.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Sept. 4, 1990 - page B16

FRANK KRIZEK   (d. 1969)

Frank Krizek Sr., 80, of 1215 Fairmont Ln,, Manitowoc, died Friday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 
Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery. 
Mr. Krizek was born Dec. 31, 1888, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the 
late John and Margaret Matejovetz Krizek; on June 2, 1930, he married 
Emma Naidl Barta and the couple farmed in the town of Kossuth until 
five years ago when it located at Manitowoc. He was secretary of the 
St. Augustine parish, and a member of the Holy Name Society of Holy 
Innocents, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the wife; a son Frank Jr.. of Manitowoc; a daughter, 
Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Gintner, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; a stepson, John Barta, 
of Appleton; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Rose) Reichert of Battle 
Creek, Mich. and Mrs. Edward (Evelyn) Reindl of Manitowoc; three brothers, 
John of Bloomer, Wis., Joseph of Manitowoc and Adolph of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; 
11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, a brother and a sister preceded 
him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. 
the Rosary will be recited. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 22, 1969 P. 3 

FRANK J. KRIZEK (d. 1984)

Frank J. Krizek, 52, of 1215 Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, May 22, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Donald Schneider and burial wil follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Krizek was born June 26, 1931, in the Town of Kossuth, son of Mrs. Emma Naidl Krizek and the late Frank Krizek.  He attended former ?? Grove Grade School and graduated from Mishicot High School. He married the former Louella Shoulak on Sept. 30, 1953. She preceded him in death Aug. 14, 1956. 
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Michelle Krizek of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Paul Cigler of ???; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Gintner, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; his mother, Mrs. Emma Krizek of Manitowoc; a half brother, John Barta of Appleton; two half sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Rose) Reichert of Battlecreek, Mich., and Mrs. Edward (Evelyn) Reindl of Manitowoc and a granddaughter, Molly Krizek. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald. 
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. Prayer service Thursday evening at 8 p.m. by Father Haen. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 1984  P. 3
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(24 Jun 1931/May 1984/SSDI)

LOUELLA KRIZEK

Mrs. Frank Krizek Jr., 23, (photo) of Francis Creek, died Tuesday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after giving birth 
to a son four hours earlier. The infant, Mark Gerard, died at birth. 
Funeral services for the mother and infant will be at 9 a.m. Friday 
at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. 
Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Krizek, the former Louella Shoulak, was born at Manitowoc 
Sept. 9, 1932, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Shoulak. She attended 
St. Paul Catholic School and was graduated from Lincoln High School 
in 1951. She was employed after graduation at the Aluminum Mfg. Co. 
On Sept. 30, 1953, she was married to Frank Krizek Jr. 
She is survived by the husband; a daughter, and a son, at home; parents; 
two brothers; a sister; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Shoulak 
of Rt. 5, Manitowoc. Also surviving Mark Gerard are the paternal 
grandparents 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this Wednesday 
evening where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock Wednesday and 
Thursday evenings.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 15, 1956  P. 17 


MARKETA KRIZEK

Mrs. John Krizek, 87, of Kossuth died Tuesday noon at Howards Grove,
where she had been residing for the past five months. 
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Husar funeral
home in Kellnersville and 9 a.m. at the St. Augustine Catholic Church
in Reifs Mills. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate.
Born Margaret Matajovetz in 1861 at Kossuth she was married to Mr.
Krizek 68 years ago. They operated a farm in Kossuth until his death
25 years ago.
She was a member of the St. Marys society of the St. Augustine church.
Survivors are five sons; John of Cornell, Wis., Charles of Manitowoc,
Joseph of Reedsville, and Adolph and Frank of Kossuth; sixteen grand-
children and 18 great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home until
the hour of services. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 5, 1949  p.2

EVA KUTIL

Notes From Branch:
Mrs. Joseph Kutil passed away to the Great Beyond Tuesday night at her home here at 11 o'clock death resulting from apoplexy. Mrs. Kutil was at Manitowoc the same day and was in her usual good health talking to member of the family until 10 o'clock Tuesday night. An hour later she was stricken. The doctor was summoned but when he arrived life was extinct.  Mrs. Kutil was 48 years of age and is survived by her husband and nine children. The children are, Mrs. Geo. Hirdina, Josephine, George, Joseph, Frank, Wencel, John, Michael and Mary. Mrs. Kutil always enjoyed the best of health, was always cheerful and obliging and will be greatly missed by her many friends and neighbors. The bereaved family has the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their loss of a loving wife and mother.
"Not dead, but gone before."
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 16, 1911  pg. 8


JOSEPH KUTIL

Notes from Branch
Joseph Kutil, aged seventy-one years died last Thursday morning at the home of his son, Joseph, after a protracted illness. Deceased was born in Bohemia and came to this country at the age of thirteen with his parents. The family located on a farm in Franklin and upon his marriage located on a farm in Franklin and upon his marriage forty-three years ago, he took over the old homestead.  A few years later a move was made to Kossuth. Mrs. Kutil, who was Eva Bai, passed away in 1911. Nine children survive. They are three daughters, Mrs. Anna Hrdina of Branch, Mrs. Anton Nicholai of Manitowoc and Miss Mary at home; six sons, George, Frank and Michael of Manitowoc, Joseph of Branch, James and John of Washington. The funeral was held Monday from St. Augustine's Church at Reifs Mills, Rev. Schiller officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 22, 1927