HOLY CROSS II OBITUARIES [ C-D ]

CHAD CURTIS CAMPION

Chad Campion, three month old son of Curtis and Lisa Wiegert Campion of 
Mishicot, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, March 21, at Two Rivers 
Community Hospital.
Family graveside services will be Tuesday at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. 
The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officiate.
Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Judy Wieger, 
and paternal grandparents, John and Audrey Campion. 
Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, is in charge of arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 22, 1982  P. 3


BRUNO CESS

HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL TO GIBSON MAN 
Funeral services for Bruno Cess, town of Gibson resident, who spent his 
entire life as a resident of the township and who died on Friday night, 
will be held from the home Tuesday at 1 o’clock and later from the church 
at Zanders. Mr. Cess, who was 39 years of age, was stricken with a heart 
attack at his home and died shortly afterward. He apparently was in normal 
health during the day and conducted his usual duties on Tuesday. At about 
9:30 o’clock at night, he was stricken with a heart attack and died before 
a physician could be called to aid him. 
Mr. Cess was not married and lived all his life on the Cess homestead on 
which he was born on October 22, 1889. Together with his brother Otto and 
a sister, he made his home there for his life period and was well known in 
the northwestern part of the county. Another sister, living in Two Rivers, 
is his only other immediate surviving relative. 
Interment will take place at Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 4, 1929. 


EMMA CESS

Mrs. Henry Cess, passed away on April 13. She was 51 years of age. 
She was born in August in 1866 in Holstein, Germany. She came to 
this country when she was 16 years old. She worked for some time at 
Two Rivers until she was married to Henry Cess. Then they settled 
in the town of Gibson where Mr. Cess owned a farm. The deceased had 
been in poor health for over three years. For more than two years, 
she was unable to sit up in bed. Her husband died about two and one 
half years ago. 
She was a loving and affectionate mother and her loss is mourned by 
her children, relatives, and friends. She leaves to mourn four 
children, two girls, Linda and Amanda, and two boys, Bruno and Otto. 
The children were staying at home always attending patiently and 
carefully to their mother. 
Those from away who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Herman Zillman, 
Mr. Emil Zillman of Algoma, Mrs. Albert Raduens of Algoma and Mr. 
and Mrs. Charles Burk of Algoma. The deceased was buried at Mishicot. 
May her soul rest in peace.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 24, 1918, Page 5


HENRY CESS

Notes from Zander:
Mr. Henry Cess who had been sick only a short time, died Wednesday. His death 
was a shock to all who knew him. He was buried Sunday afternoon at the cemetery 
at Mishicot. He is survived by his wife, who is sick and four children, two boys 
and two girls, all single.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 16, 1915


ARNOLD B. CHALOUPKA

Arnold (Arnie) B. Chaloupka, age 67, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully at 
his home Tuesday, January 30, 1996, after a long and courageous battle with 
cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 5, 1996, at 
St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2040 Hillside Lane, Green Bay. Officiating will 
be Father Mike Seiss and Father Al Lis with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Mishicot.
Arnie was born November 2, 1928, in Mishicot, son of the late Edward and Emma 
(Shedivy) Chaloupka. Arnie married the former Sarah "Sally" Halloran June 20, 
1951, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. He worked at Manitowoc 
Engineering and other places of employment at Manitowoc. He moved to Sacramento, 
Calif. in 1967 and worked at Building Supply and Lumber Company until his 
retirement in 1984, due to ill health. In Sacramento, Arnie was known for his 
clam chowder at the crab feeds of various churches that he and his friends 
cooked at.
Arnie moved to Green Bay in 1985. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, 
a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was very kind 
and was happiest when he cared for children and they all loved him. He always made 
sure they ate good, especially his potato dumplings. He also took great pride in 
his garden. He was a member of VFW Post 211 of DePere, Moose Lodge 801, St. 
Bernard's Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus Council 10243, and belonged to 
the National Association of Atomic Veterans. Arnie served in the Navy from 1945 
to 1947. He was on the sea going tug U.S.S. Chowanoe A.T.F. 100 in the Marshall 
Islands for the big nuclear bomb tests at Bikini Atoll. Due to exposure of 
radiation from the atomic bomb, he developed cancer in later years.
Survivors include his wife, Sally; one son and daughter-in-law, Tom (Sue) Chaloupka, 
Sacramento; two daughters, Cindy Gott and Sande Terrell, both of Green Bay; six 
grandchildren, Wanda Drewieske, Jason Gott, Ashley Chaloupka, Michael Chaloupka, 
Brandt Jr. and Bridgett Terrell; two great-grandchildren, Cody and Kiley Drewieske, 
and one expected in April; one brother and sister-in-law, Norbert and Evelyn 
Chaloupka, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Wilma Chaloupka, Aberdeen, N.C. He was 
preceded in death by two brothers, Roland Chaloupka, and Chester Chaloupka; two 
sisters, Grace Junk and Alice Kouba.
Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Green Bay, from 
3-9 p.m. Sunday, Knights of Columbus 6 p.m. Sunday, VFW service 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 
Parish wake service, 7 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue at St. Bernard's 
from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Unity Hospice and all our 
dear friends.
You had many battles in your life. Your strength and faith in God always got you 
through them. This one was too much. Even though you fought hard, your energy, 
strength and perseverance was unending, now you can rest, my love, and let God 
taken (sic) care of you. Your spirit will be with us and you'll be looking over 
us all, especially little Michael, until we meet again in Heaven. 
All my love, Sally
Herald Times Reporter, February 2, 1996 P. A2


EDWARD CHALOUPKA

Edward H. Chaloupka, 75, of 501 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 
Francis Creek, the Rev. John Haen officiating.  Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Mishicot.
Mr. Chaloupka was born March 16, 1889 at Mishicot, son of the late 
Joseph and Mary Shupita Chaloupka.  He married Emma Shedivy at Mishicot 
April 25, 1916, and they farmed in the Town of Kossuth.  She died 
Aug. 22, 1942.  A year later he moved to Manitowoc and was employed by 
Mirro Aluminum Co. He retired 10 years ago.
Survivors are four sons; two daughters; a brother, William of Mishicot;
20 grandchildren and a great grandshild.  A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Abt. Sept. 1964
(edited for living)
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(b. March 16, 1889/d. Sept 1964/sent in by researcher)


EMMA CHALOUPKA

Mrs. Ed. Chaloupka, 48, a resident of the vicinity of Fischerville for the past 
26 years, died Saturday at the Wisconsin General hospital in Madison where she 
had been a patient for the past 10 days. She had been ill for some time before 
going to the Madison hospital.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, at 9 o'clock from the home and 
at 9:30 o'clock from Holy Cross Catholic church in Mishicot with the Rev. Joseph 
Van Bogart officiating. Interment will be in the Mishicot cemetery.
Mrs. Chaloupka, nee Emma Shedivy, was born in Two Rivers on December 17, 1893.(sic) 
She was married on April 26, 1916 and lived near Fischerville since her marriage.
Survivors are the widower: two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Kouba, Chicago, and Mrs. 
George Junk, Rockwood; four sons, Roland of Francis Creek and Norbert, Chester and 
Arnold at home; one sister, Mrs. Rudolph Prucha, of Two Rivers; and one grandchild.
She was a member of the Altar Society of Holy Cross church.
The body will be removed to the home from the Specht funeral home in Mishicot 
Tuesday afternoon and the rosary will be recited at the home Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Aug. 22nd, 1942 (hand written)


JOSEPH CHALOUPKA

Death Claims Town Mishicot Man Thursday
Joseph Chaloupka, 77, Victim of Heart Stroke; Funeral Is Saturday
Stricken with a heart attack, Joseph Chaloupka, 77, well known 
resident of the town of Mishicot, near Fischerville, died at his 
home on Thursday.
Funeral services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, the Rev. Franklin E. Schlueter pastof the the Two Rivers
and Mishicot Evangelical churches, officiating.  The remains were 
taken to the home from the Specht funeral home at Mishicot this 
afternoon.
Born in Bohemia, March 18, 1862, Mr. Chaloupka was brought to this
country by his parents.  Who settled on the farm in the town of 
Mishicot, where the former had resided since.  He was married on 
Feb. 11, 1888 to Mary Shupeta, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Chaloupka, who retired several years ago, but remained on the 
homestead farm, is survived by two sons, Edward of the town of 
Kossuth and William Chaloupka at home.  There are also nine 
grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
From the Two Rivers Reporter, December 29, 1939
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Stricken with a heart attack, Joseph Chaloupka, 77, resident of the town of
Mishicot, died at his home near Fischerville Thursday.
Funeral services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon,
the Rev. Franklin E. Schlueter, pastor of the Two Rivers and Mishicot
Evangelical churches, officiating. The body may be viewed at the home.
Born in Bohemia, March 18, 1862, Mr. Chaloupka was eight years old when his
parents came to this country. They settled on the farm in the town of
Mishicot. He was married on Feb. 11, 1888 to Mary Shupeta, who preceded him
in death.
Mr. Chaloupka retired several years ago, but remained on the homestead farm.
He is survived by two sons, Edward of the town of Kossuth and William at
home, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 29, 1939


LUCILLE (RADEY) CHALOUPKA

Mrs. William Chaloupka, 64, of Route 1 Mishicot, died Saturday 
evening, Nov. 6, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral
home and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot.  The 
Rev. Richard Allen will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Mrs. Chaloupka, nee Lucille Radey, was born May 14, 1918, in the 
town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Frank and Lillian 
Tuma Radey.  She was married to William Chaloupka, Nov. 17, 1936, 
at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek.
Survivors include her husband, William; two sons, William G. of 
Route 1, Mishicot, and Terry of 2315 W. Cty. Hwy. V, Mishicot; a 
daughter Mrs. Clem (Joye) Hurda of 10607 Cherney Road, Mishicot, 
seven grandchildren and a great granddaughter. She was preceded in 
death by a sister.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Tuesday where a memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Nov. 8, 1982 p.3
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(14 May 1918/Nov 1982/SSDI)


MARIA CHALOUPKA    (d. 1896)

Mary Kalopka  (sic)
birth: 1863 Bohemia
death: 8 December 1896 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicott, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
spouse: Thomas Kalopka
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Mary Urban
birth: 25 October 1896 Bohemia Europe
death: 9 December 1896 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicott
spouse: Thomas Chalopka
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
(Note: It looks like the b. date has been mis-transcribed)
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(cause of death consumption; county death record states she died 9 Dec. 1896; 
Also known as Mary; maiden name Urban; b. 25 Oct. 1863; died in Town of 
Mishicott; added by Ellen-)


MARY CHALOUPKA  (d. 1915)

Mrs. Chalupka passed away Tuesday evening. The deceased was over 
87 years of age. The funeral was held Friday morning, the burial 
being at Mishicott.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 24, 1915, Page 4
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Notes from Mishicot
Mrs. Mary Chaloupka, aged 87, died at the home of her son, Jos. Chaloupka, after 
an illness of a few weeks. She was born in Austria in 1828. She had been very 
hardy up to a few weeks ago when she took sick. She is survived by five children, 
Joseph, Thomas, Anton, Mrs. Kronforst and Mrs. Bouda.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 25, 1915


MARY CHALOUPKA  (d. 1921)

Death Claims Resident of the Town Kossuth
Mary, wife of Joseph Chaloupka of Kossuth died at the Holy Family 
hospital last night after having been there but a few days, suffering 
from Bright's disease.  The decedent was a native of Bohemia having been 
born there fifty-one years ago, and came to this country when a girl 
with her parents who made their home in the town of Gibson.  She was 
married to Mr. Chaloupka thirty-three years ago, the couple making their 
home in the town of Mishicot, where they resided until a year ago when 
they took up their home with their son Edward at Kossuth.  Besides her 
husband she leaves two sons, Edward in Kossuth and William in Mishicot, 
on the old farm.  Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Supita, three parties 
and one sister also survive.  The funeral will take place at Mishicot 
Monday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. Topley of Melnik officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 18, 1921 Page 1


MARY (HONZIK) CHALOUPKA  (d. 1966)

Chaloupka Funeral (edited for living)
Funeral services for Mrs. William Chaloupka, Sr., 73, of Rt. 1, 
Mishicot, who died unexpectedly at home Monday morning, will be at 
9:30 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy 
Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating.
Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Chaloupka, nee Mary Honzik, was born Jan. 8, 1893 in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Wencel and Madeline Eckhardt Honzik.
She was married June 6, 1916, to William Chaloupka after which they 
settled on a farm in the Town of Mishicot where she had resided since.
Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters; a son, William Jr., 
of Rt. 1 Mishicot; two brothers, George and Wenzel Honzik of 
Manitowoc; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
From the Herald Times Reporter, 1966


WILLIAM CHALOUPKA, SR.

Chaloupka (edited for living)
William Chaloupka, Sr., 83, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died early Wednesday
morning at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday at Lambert Funeral 
Home, Mishicot.  The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officate with burial 
in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot.
Mr. Chaloupka was born May 21, 1893 in the Town of Mishicot, son of
the late Joseph and Mary Shupta Chaloupka.  He married Mary Honzik 
June 6, 1916.  She preceded him in death in 1966.  Mr. Chaloupka was 
a lifetime farmer.
Survivors include a son two daughters, six grandchildren and five 
great grandchildren.  A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Aug. 6, 1975
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Married at Gibson yesterday Judge Chloupek officiated at the marriage of
Miss Mary Housik(sic), to William Chloupka, of Mishicot. The couple will
reside at Mishicot.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 7, 1916  p.4
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(William Sr./28 May 1892/Aug 1975/SSDI)


WILLIAM C. CHALOUPKA JR.

William C. Chaloupka Jr., 67, of Route 1, Mishicot, died late 
Monday evening, August 27, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral
Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot.  The Rev. 
Richard Allen will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Chaloupka, was born Feb. 10, 1917, in the Town of Mishicot, son 
of the late William and Mary Honzik Chaloupka.  He married Lucille Radey,
November 17, 1936, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek, and she 
preceded him in death Nov. 6, 1982.  Mr Chaloupka was a lifetime farmer
in the town of Mishicot and a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, 
Mishicot.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, William G. and Elaine 
Chaloupka of Mishicot and Terry and Johanna Chaloupka of Route 2, Two 
Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Joye and Clem Hurda of Mishicot; two 
sisters, Mrs. Louise Krizek of New York and Mrs. Anton (Gladys) Fictum 
of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times-Reporter, August 28, 1984
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(Wm./10 Feb 1917/Aug 1984/SSDI)


HARRY W. CHASE

Rural Two Rivers Man River Victim    
Harry Chase, 22-Year-Old, Found In River
Guardsman Was Missing Since Early Sunday
The body of PFC Harry Chase, 22, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, was recovered from 
the Manitowoc River at about 8:16 a.m. Monday at the foot of South Ninth 
Street by members of the Coast Guard who dragged the river as part of a 
search for the National Guardsman who had been missing since early Sunday 
afternoon. 
Chase, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Choase, was taking part in a multiple 
drill maneuver of the 1096 TLB Co. at Manitowoc and was with a number of 
other guardsmen aboard the landing barges used for training purposes and 
moored along the dock at the Quay Street municipal parking lot. He was 
posted as a sentry to keep an eye on materials aboard the barges while the 
remainder of the detail went to eat. 
One of the guardsmen said he last saw Chase at about 1:30 pm. Sunday. 
Authorities said that when the body was brought up off the edge of one of 
the barges the wristwatch Chase was wearing had stopped at 1:10 p.m. 
No Foul Play 
According to Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen, the body bore no marks to indicate 
foul play and he assumed that Chase had slipped and fallen into the water. Lt. 
Austin Munson, commanding officer, said he did not know whether or not Chase 
was able to swim but added that it was not customary for guards to wear life 
jackets for that kind of detail.
When relief sentries arrived at about 2 p.m. Sunday they were unable to locate 
Chase and a detail was sent out at 3:15 p.m. to attempt to locate the missing 
man. Police were asked to cooperate at about 6 p.m. A check by police with the 
Chase home in rural Mishicot at 6 a.m. revealed the missing man had not come 
home and city police notified the Coast Guard at Two Rivers. The guard brought 
equipment and began dragging and the body was recovered shortly thereafter in 
about 20 feet of water. 
Investigation.
Chase joined the Manitowoc unit of Wisconsin National Guard in 1956. A formal 
military investigation of the drowning is underway.
Chase, who was not married was employed since 1953 in the pressroom at Plant 1 
of  Mirro Aluminum Co. at Two Rivers. 
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body is at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 12, 1960  P. 1
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Funeral services for PFC Harry W. Chase, 22, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Town of 
Kossuth, who lost his life by drowning in the Manitowoc River Sunday when 
taking part in drill of the 1096th TLB Co. Wisconsin Army National Guard, 
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, the Rev. B. A. 
Zimdars officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the grageside at 
Mishicot Public Cemetery by the National Guard unit. 
Mr. Chase was born Feb. 11, 1938, at Manitowoc, son of Wilford and Marie 
Surfus Chase. He had been an employe in the press department of Plant No. 1 
of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers.
Besides his parents, he leaves four sisters, (private) and two brothers, 
(private). 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 13, 1960  P. 20 


MARIE R. CHASE

Mrs. Marie Rose Chase, 69 of Route 2, Two Rivers, died Monday morning, 
December 1, 1986 at Americana Health Care Center, Green Bay, after an illness 
of 5 months. Private funeral services will be 2 pm Thursday at Lambert Funeral 
Home, Mishicot. Msgr. James Feely will officiate and burial will be in Mishicot 
Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Chase was born September 24, 1917 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late George 
and Elizabeth Schmidt Surfus. She was married to Wilford Raymond Chase July 20, 
1936 at Menominee, Michigan. They lived at Rockford for 7 years before moving 
to their present address. Mrs. Chase was formerly employed at Holy Family 
Hospital and for the past 20 years was employed with Mirro Corporation retiring 
in 1984.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Germaine Chase of 
Route 1, Kewaunee and Wilford and Carol Chase of Two Rivers; four daughters and 
sons-in-law, Patrick and Sarah Miller and Larry and Patsy Nellis all of Manitowoc, 
Ronald and Judy Lambert of Tisch Mills and Donald and Alma Brogly of Muscatine, 
Iowa; a brother and two sisters-in-law, George and Helen Surfus of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Marian (Gerl) Dirkmann of Mishicot; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. 
Mae Pozorski and Grace and Kenneth Brackmann all of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren; 
8 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Wilford in 1963, a son, Harry, two brothers, Lester and Walter and a 
grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Dec. 2, 1986 page 14


WILFORD R. CHASE

Wilford Chase, 46, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Town of Kossuth, died unexpectedly of 
a heart attack at home at 11 p.m. Thursday.
Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Specht Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, the Rev. B.A. Zimdars officiating. Burial will be in Mishicot Public 
Cemetery.
Mr. Chase was born April 4, 1917 (sic), at Beulah, Mich., son of the late Harry 
and Mrs. Alma Chase. When he was five the family brought him to Manitowoc where 
he attended McKinley Grade School and Woodrow Wilson Junior High School. He 
married the former Marie Surfus of Manitowoc at Menominee, Mich., July 20, 1936. 
After their marriage he resided at Rockwood for seven years and resided since on 
Rt. 2, Two Rivers. He was a member of Truckers Local Union 619.
Besides his wife and mother of Chicago, he leaves four daughters, Mrs. Donald 
Brogly of Chicago, Mrs. Robert Fabian of Two Rivers, the Misses Judy and Sarah 
at home; two sons, Wilford Jr., at home and George of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. 
Ben Ford of Chicago and four grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter, May 10, 1963 P. T-3


JNO. CHATTERTON

John Chatterton, formerly a resident of Gibson, this county, died at 
the home of his grand-daughter at Oshkosh on Thursday last, aged 91. 
He was born in England and settled in Gibson in 1851, from where he 
went to Oshkosh a few years ago. He was the living head of five 
generations, having ten great-great-grandchildren. He had served three 
different terms as a soldier. His remains were brought here for interment.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 6, 1898  pg. 4
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(Note: I think the Roundtable d. date is in error. This appears to be
the same John who is in the Gibson census with wife Sarah. He's with Sarah
in this cemetery. Census info. below [d. 1913/from Manitowoc Civil War Roundtable]
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John Chatterton
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	  John Chatterton
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1897
Event Place	Wisconsin
Gender	Male
Age	91
Race	  white
Birth Date	18 Aug 1806
Birth Year (Estimated)	1806
Birthplace	England
Burial Place	Maustowo, Wis (Manitowoc?)
Spouse's Name  Sara Chatterton
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
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(1860 Gibson census family 1434:
John Chatterton age 53; Sarah 54; Chas. W. 24; George 12)
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(1870 Gibson census: 
John Chatterton age 62; wife Sarah 63; Charles 35; Mary 26; George 22)
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(1880 Gibson census:
Charles Chatterton age 43; Mary E. 31; Martha 5; Mary 1; father John 72; 
mother Sarah 74 
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From Ancestry:
b: 18 Aug 1806 Honley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
d: 30 Dec 1897 Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin


SARAH CHATTERTON    (d. 1889)

Mrs. Chatterton an old lady of Gibson died on Thursday of last week. 
Several friends from this city attended the funeral on Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 27, 1889 P. 3


EMIL CHERNEY

Emil Cherney, 90, of Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Manitowoc
Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The
Rev. Earl R. Brouchoud, a nephew, will officiate with burial in Holy
Cross Cemetery, Mishicot.
Mr. Cherney, son of the late John and Jenofa Cherney, was born Jan.
25, 1886, in the Town of Kossuth.  He married Julia Brouchoud May 6,
1907, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot.  The couple moved to
Manitowoc in 1929.  She preceded him in death June 18, 1966.  He was
employed at Rahr Malting C., Manitowoc, as a maltster for many years.
Survivors include four sons, Vincent and Ray, of Green Bay and Richard
and Stanley, of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Ray (Olive) Jackson
and Mrs. Dave (Fern) Roseff, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ruby Priebe, of
Wausau, 20 grand-children and 37 great-grandchildren. Preceding him
in death were four daughters, two grandsons, three brothers and a
sister.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday
evening.  A memorial service will be at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Tuesday, September 7, 1976  pg. 3
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(24 Jan 1887/Sep 1976/SSDI)


GUSTAVE CHERNEY

Gustave Cherney, 85, former Mishicot resident and retired Hamilton Mfg. 
Co., Two Rivers, employe, died Thursday afternoon at Manitowoc County 
Hospital, where he was a patient six months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Lambert Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Anthony 
Betley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Cherney was born Nov. 30, 1880, in Czechoslovakia, son of the late 
John and Genevieve Cherney. When he was four the family brought him to 
this country, settling in the Mishicot area. He married the former 
Margaret Brouchoud at Holy Cross Church in 1907. Upon her death in 1958 
he made his home with a daughter, Mrs. John (Mabel) Tuschl, of Manitowoc. 
He was a member of the Hamilton Goodfellowship Club and the West Shore 
Sportsmen’s Club. He retired from the Hamilton firm in 1951 after many 
years of employment.
Besides the daughter he leaves two other daughters, Mrs. Neck? (Lola) Stahl, 
of Rt. 2, Cato, and Mrs. Urban (Loriene?) Brunner, of Manitowoc; a son, Lloyd, 
of Manitowoc; two brothers, Emil, of Manitowoc and Adolph, of Maribel Caves; 
24 grandchildren, and 44 great grandchildren. A sister and a brother preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 7, 1966  P. 9 


JENOFA CHERNEY

Mrs. John Cherney, aged 79 of Mishicot, died at a local hospital here Tuesday. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at Mishicot. She is survived 
by her husband; five sons, one daughter; twenty-five grandchildren and two 
great grandchildren. She was a resident of Manitowoc county over fifty years.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Dec. 14, 1927 page 13
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Notes from Mishicot:
Mrs. John Cherney died Tuesday at the hospital in Manitowoc, aged 79 years. Mrs. 
Cherney had been at the hospital for seven weeks. Mrs. Cherney, a native of 
Bohemia had been twice married, her first husband being Charles Meyer and later 
she married Mr. Cherney, who survives her. Five sons, Charles Meyer and Ladwig 
Cherney of Manitowoc; Gus and Adolph Cherney of Mishicot and Emil Cherney of 
Oconto Falls and one daughter, Mrs. Nic Siebenboen of Maribel also survive. There 
are twenty-five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be 
held Thursday afternoon from the home of her son, Adolph.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 15, 1927
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From the Files of the Pilot- Twenty-Five Years Ago (1891)
Married - November 1st, 1891, at the Town of Kossuth, by Adolph S. Chloupek, 
Justice of the Peace, Mr. John Cerny and Mrs. Jonofafo Meyer, both of the Town 
of Mishicot Manitowoc County
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 9, 1916


JOHN CHERNEY    (d. 1908)

John Cherney, a Mishicott man is reported killed at Chicago, a dispatch to this 
effect being received here yesterday by the father at Mishicott though it failed 
to state in what manner the young man had met his death. The son was a tailor 
in the Windy City and married. Emil Cherney, a brother and the father are at 
Chicago to bring the body here for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Oct. 3, 1908


JOHN CHERNEY    (d. 1936)

99-YEAR-OLD JOHN CHERNEY PASSES AWAY 
Would Have Reached Century Mark Next January 6; Kept Fit by Chopping Wood 
John Cherney, 99, one of the oldest residents of the county who kept 
fit in recent years by chopping wood on the farm of his son Adolph, at 
Maribel Caves, died Saturday evening. He had been confined to his bed 
for three weeks.
Had he lived until next January 6, Mr. Cherney would have reached the 
century mark.
Although he lived in America 53 years Mr. Cherney never learned to speak 
the English language. His native Bohemian and the German languages were 
the ones in which he conversed. 
Funeral Tuesday 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Adolph Cherney 
home at Maribel Caves. Interment will be in the Mishicot cemetery.
Mr. Cherney was born in Bohemia in 1837. He was married twice, both times 
in his homeland. His second wife died eight years ago at Cooperstown.
When he came to America 53 years ago Mr. Cherney settled with his family 
on a farm in Mishicot. He operated this farm for 49 years. He lived in 
this city for a year but decided he preferred farm life. He returned to 
the farm and stayed on until he moved to Maribel Caves with his son, Adolph, 
who took over operation of that place.
Mr. Cherney’s early trade was that of a tailor. He followed the trade in 
Bohemia before coming to America. In his late years he made his own hats 
and gloves. He relaxed by reading Bohemian periodicals. 
Survivors are four sons, Lodgic and Emil, city, Gust, Mishicot, Adolph, 
Cooperstown; a daughter, Mrs. Nic Sibenhorn, Maribel; a step-son, Charles 
Meyer, City; 28 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Adolph Cherney residence at Maribel Caves this 
afternoon from the Konop funeral home, Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 14, 1936  P. 2
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From the Files of the Pilot- Twenty-Five Years Ago (1891)
Married - November 1st, 1891, at the Town of Kossuth, by Adolph S. Chloupek, 
Justice of the Peace, Mr. John Cerny and Mrs. Jonofafo Meyer, both of the Town 
of Mishicot Manitowoc County
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 9, 1916


JULIA CHERNEY

Mrs. Emil Cherney, 81, of 1208 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at 
home after a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Earl Brouchoud of Two Rivers will officiate and burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. 
Mrs. Cherney, the former Julia Brouchoud, was born Dec. 23, 1885, in Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Eugene and Mary Courtion Brouchoud. She was 
married May 6, 1907, to Mr. Brouchoud(sic). They lived in Oconto County for 
a number of years and came to Manitowoc in 1931. She was a charter member 
of the Holy Innocents’ Altar Society.
Survivors are the husband; four sons, Vincent and Raymond, of Green Bay; 
Richard and Stanley of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. William (Evelyn) 
Koepke of Crown Point, Ind., Mrs. Russell (Ruby) Priebe of Wausau, Mrs. 
David (Fern) Roseff and Mrs. Ray (Ollie) Jackson of Manitowoc; two brothers, 
Peter of Mishicot and Richard of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Pries 
of Manitowoc; 24 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Three daughters, 
three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 3:30 p.m. 
members of the Altar Society and the parish will recite the Rosary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 18, 1966  P. 14


LAVERNE CHERNEY

Miss LaVerne Cherney, 17, died this morning at the home, 1208 North 11th 
street, after a short illness. Burial will be Friday morning when the body 
will be taken from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home to the 
Mishicot cemetery. The Rev. E. A. Radey of Holy Innocents Catholic church 
will officiate. Services will be strictly private, and the body cannot be 
viewed.
Miss Cherney was born on December 10, 1923, at Stiles, Oconto county, and 
came to Manitowoc with her parents 11 years ago.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Cherney; four brothers, 
(private), all of Manitowoc; and four sisters, (private).
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 5, 1941  P. 2


MARGARET CHERNEY

Mrs. Gustave Cherney, 75, a resident of the village of Mishicot 47 years, died 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday after a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Rev. George Beth officiating. 
Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery Mishicot.
Mrs. Cherney, nee Margaret Brouchoud, was born in the Town of Gibson Aug. 2, 
1882, daughter of the late Eugene and Mary Couthon Brouchoud. She was married 
April 2, 1907, to Gustave Cherney at Mishicot. The couple settled on a farm at 
Fisherville after marriage and moved to Mishicot 47 years ago where she resided 
since. She was a member of the Altar Society of Holy Cross Church.
Besides her husband she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Nicholas Stahl of Rt. 2, 
Cato, and Mrs. John Tuschl Jr., and Mrs. Urban Brenner of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; a 
son, Lloyd of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Pries of Oconto Falls 
and Mrs. Emil Cherney of Manitowoc; two brothers, Peter of Mishicot and Richard 
Brouchoud of Manitowoc; 24 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Monday.
Mar. 8th, 1957 (hand written on obit)


DOUGLAS CHEVALIER

Douglas Chevalier, 17, stationed with the United States Navy in San Diego, 
Calif., died Thursday night as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral 
services will be 10:30 am Monday in Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, the Rev. 
William Zimmer will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Mishicot with military graveside rites.
Mr. Chevalier was born November 1, 1960 in Hillsboro, Wis., son of Paul and 
Gloria DeMille Chevalier. He attended Mishicot Community High School until 
joining the Navy in May of 1978.
Survivors include his father, Paul Chevalier of Rt. 2, Mishicot; his mother, 
Mrs. Gloria Mena of Manitowoc; five brothers, Tim of Kellnersville, Mike of 
Manitowoc, twin brother, Dan of Rt. 2, Mishicot and Pat and Paul of Rt. 2, 
Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Daryl (Barbara Koenig) of Manitowoc; a half-sister, 
Mrs. Glen (Joanna) Ripley of Green Bay; grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Chevalier 
of Marinette, grandfather, Joseph Demille of Green Bay and two nieces.
Friends may call in Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 8, 1978 page 3


PAUL CHEVALIER

Paul Emile Chevalier, Sr., age 76, of 15324 Saxonburg Road, in the town of 
Mishicot, died Tuesday, August 6, 1996, at his residence.
Graveside Burial Services will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 1996, 
at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot.
He was born March 19, 1920 in Marinette, son of the late Alcide and Blanche 
(LaCombe) Chevalier. Mr. Chevalier has been a resident of Mishicot for 31 years 
and was employed at Hamilton in Two Rivers until his retirement in 1976.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Kay and William Vogeltanz, 
Colorado, Barbara Ann and Darryl Koening, Mishicot; five sons and three daughters-
in-law, Timothy Chevalier, Kellnersville, Mike and Lora Chevalier, Two Creeks, 
Daniel Chevalier, Kewaunee, Patrick and Cynthia Chevalier, Kewaunee, Paul Jr. 
and Rose Chevalier, Two Rivers; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. 
Also surviving are three brothers, Roy (Katie) Chevalier, Donald (Esther) 
Chevalier, Maurice (Carol) Chevalier, all of Marinette, Wis.; three sisters, 
Rita Sadowski, Kathryn Vieth, both of Marinette, Wis., Lucille LeBau, Green Bay; 
nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Richard, Thomas 
and Douglas, four brothers and three sisters.
The Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 8, 1996 P. A2


AGNES CISLER

Mrs. Agnes Cisler, age 95, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, June 24, 1997, at the center.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at Holy 
Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. Msgr. John Dewane will officiate with burial in 
the Holy Cross Catholic Church Cemetery, Mishicot.
She was born September 1, 1901, daughter of the late Antone and Anna (Wanek) 
Graycarek. She married Joseph Cisler on June 17, 1924. He preceded her in death 
in 1963. She was a lifetime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Altar 
Society of Holy Cross. She enjoyed Bohemian baking.
Survivors include one daughter, Josephine Leiterman, Denmark; three sons and 
daughters-in-law, Gerhardt and Beatrice Cisler, Village of Mishicot, Bernard and 
Carol Cisler, Larrabee, Robert and Nana Cisler, Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren; 21 
great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and 
husband, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Jane Cisler; two 
grandchildren, four brothers; one sister; one son-in-law, Leonard Leiterman.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot.
Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 24, 1997 P. A2
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(1 Sept. 1901/24 June 1997/SSDI)


ANDREW JOHN CISLER

Graveside funeral services were conducted Saturday at Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Mishicot, for Andrew John Cisler, infant son of Gerhardt and Beatrice Krema 
Cisler of Rt. 1, Two Rivers. The Rev. Anthony Betley offciated.
Andrew John was born Thursday and died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his paretns; four sisters; two brothers (private), at home, 
and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Joseph Cisler, of Denmark.
Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 30, 1969 P. 19


ANTHONY JAMES CISLER

Funeral services for Anthony, infant son of Gerhardt and Beatrice Krcma Cisler, 
who was born and died Wednesday at Two Rivers Hospital, were at 9:30 a.m. 
Thursday at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross 
Catholic Church, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Burial was in the church 
cemetery.
Surviving in addition to parents are four sisters, Linda Marie, Mary Jo, Margaret 
Ann and Debbie Ann, and two brothers, Ronald and Charles at home; maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Krcma, of Star Route, mother, Mrs. Agnes Cisler, 
of the Town of Gibson.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 13, 1963  P. M-17 


GERHARDT J. CISLER

Gerhardt J. Cisler, age 86, of 1305 Main St. Mishicot, entered into eternal 
life Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation 
Center. Gerhardt was born in Stangelville, WI, on October 11, 1928 to the late 
Joseph and Agnes Graycarek Cisler. He graduated from the Mishicot High School 
and joined the United States Army in 1946. He served one year in WWII and one 
year in Occupied Japan and was honorably discharged in March of 1948. He then 
joined the United States Army Reserves and was called up for duty in 1950, to 
serve a tour in the Korean Conflict. 
On June 14, 1952, he married the former Beatrice Krcma at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church in Tisch Mills. Gerhardt's occupation until his retirement was a local 
truck driver followed by School Bus Driver for the Mishicot School District 
for approximately 3 years. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in 
Mishicot and a lifetime member of the Mishicot VFW Kempen-Staudinger-Terens 
Post #7753. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. As a dad and grandpa, he was 
a family man who enjoyed spending time with his sons, daughters, grandchildren, 
and great-grandchildren, usually playing his favorite card game Sheepshead.
Gerhardt is survived by his wife: Beatrice of 63 years, six children, Linda 
(Dave) Holmes, of Mokena, IL; Mary Jo (Mark) Long, of Colorado Springs, CO; 
Margie (Joseph) Reinbold, of Sheboygan, WI; Chuck (nee Karen Summi) Cisler, 
of Morgan Hill, CA; Debra (Allan) Stefina, of Clinton, MI; Ronald Cisler, of 
Mishicot; as well as 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is further 
survived by a sister, Joanne Leiterman, of Denmark, WI; and a brother and sister-
in-law, Barney and Carol Cisler, of Larrabee, WI; sisters-in-law and brothers-
in-law, Agnes Scharenbroch, Eleanor Nelson, Karl and Jeanette Kudick, Raymond 
Krcma, Leonard Krcma, Jim and Eileen Krcma and by many nieces and nephews. In 
addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two infant sons, 
Andrew and Anthony, one brother, Robert, one sister, Betty Jane, and eight 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 
at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Reverend John Becker 
officiating, with burial to follow in the Holy Cross Parish Cemetery in Mishicot 
with graveside Military Rites accorded by the Mishicot VFW Kempen-Staudinger-
Terens Post #7753. Relatives and friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on 
Wednesday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot, and also after 9 a.m. 
on Thursday at the funeral home. There will be a 7 p.m. concluding prayer service 
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Gerhardt's family wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff of 
Holy Family Hospice, and the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center for all 
the compassion and care they extended to Gerhardt and his family. Your kindness 
will always be remembered.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 15, 2015


JOSEPH CISLER

Jos. Cisler Dies Unexpectedy
Joseph Cisler, 63, Route 2, Two Rivers, Town of Gibson, died unexpectedly of a 
heart attack at the home at 11 am Monday. He was born August 8, 1899 at 
Stangelville, a son of the late Andrew and Anna Krummel Cisler. He married former 
Agnes Graycarek at Mishicot on June 17, 1924 after which the couple settled at 
Stangelville. Eight years later the family moved to the Town of Gibson where they 
engaged in farming.
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Leonore Leiterman Jr., Denmark; three 
sons, Gerhardt, Mishicot, Bernard, Denmark, Robert, Green Bay; five sisters, Mrs. 
Edward Blahnik and Miss Clara Cisler, Two Rivers; Mrs. Bernard Herald and Mrs. 
Al Adams, Green Bay, Mrs. Clarence Servais, Sugarbush; three brothers, Jake, Two 
Rivers, Matt, Highmore, S.D., and William, Stangelville; 11 grandchildren. A 
daughter and a sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services are being held this Thursday morning at Holy Cross Catholic 
Church, Mishicot with burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thursday, June 6, 1963 page 9
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(08 Aug 1899/Jun 1963/SSDI)


ANNA CLARE

DIED
Clare - At her home in this city on August 4, 1898, Annie E., wife of August 
Clare, aged 48 years and 4 days. Deceased was a resident of the city but a few 
months, her former home being Mishicott. Her husband came here to reside sometime 
last winter while she was at the Milwaukee hospital to be treated for cancer of 
the stomach and she was brought here after being discharged from that hospital 
as incurable. She suffered terrible agony almost constantly for months previous 
to her death which was to her a welcome release from pain. Deceased was a native 
of Denmark,, her maiden name being Annie E. Hanson. She was buried at Mishicot, 
her former home, yesterday.
Card of Thanks
The undersigned wishes to tender his heartfelt thanks to the many kind people, 
both in Two Rivers and Mishicott, who were so unremitting in their sympathy and 
assistance during the long and painful illness of his beloved wife.
August Clare
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 9, 1898
*****
From Two Rivers Correspondent (Aug 9)
Death last Thursday here of Mrs. Anna E. Clare, wife of local resident, Aug. 
Clare, after a long illness with stomach cancer. The deceased spent nine months 
under treatment in a Milwaukee hospital. Burial took place in Mishicott.
Der Nord Westen, August 11, 1898
*****
Notes From Mishicott:
Mrs. A. Clare died at Two Rivers last Thursday after a prolonged illness. Funeral 
took place last Monday at the public cemetery, Pastor Doehler of Two Rivers 
officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 11, 1898 pg. 3


AUGUST CLARE

STROKE IS FATAL TO AUGUST CLARE 
Lingers One Week After Being Stricken in Adams County 
Traveling Salesman Ovecome After Eating Supper—Was Brought Home a Week Ago. 
August Clare, aged 61 years, died at 9 o’clock Saturday evening at 
his home, 418 Sherman Street following a stroke of paralysis which 
he sustained Sept. 7 while traveling near Friendship, Adams County. 
Clare was employed by the H. J. Baker Nursery of this city. 
Saturday evening, Sept. 7, Mr. Clare took supper with a farmer living 
near Friendship. After supper, they sat on the lawn. Mr. Clare noticed 
a pain in his right side and jokingly remarking that he was threatened 
with paralysis, he sank unconscious in his chair. As Mr. Clare intended 
to continue his trip that evening, he did not tell the farmer his name. 
An examination of the papers in his pockets revealed the fact that he 
was connected with the Baker Nursery and a telegram was sent to this 
city, notifying Mr. Baker of Clare’s predicament. Mr. Baker left at once 
for Friendship and brought Clare back, arriving in this city Sunday 
evening, Sept. 8. Clare was taken to his home on Sherman Street. 
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 o’clock Thursday morning from the 
residence, the Rev. G. E. Bergemann officiating. The body will be taken 
to Mishicot, Manitowoc County, for interment at 10 o’clock Wednesday 
morning. 
Clare came to this city from Wautoma and entered the employ of H. J. 
Baker last November. 
Besides a wife, he leaves three children, two sons, the eldest being 12 
years of age, and one daughter. One sister, Mrs. Reis, resides in 
Brillion. The children are George, Irwin and Mabel. A brother, Fred Clare, 
resides in Manistee, Mich. 
Fond Du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, 
Monday, September 16, 1912. 
*********
Mishicot:
Mr. August Clair(sic), a former Mishicot man and miller at the Peot mill, died 
at Fond du Lac Saturday. Mr. Clair left here about fifteen years ago from whence 
he went to live at Manitowoc. The remains were brought here for burial Tuesday. 
The funeral took place at three in the afternoon.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 28, 1912


ISABEL CLAUSSEN

Notes From Mishicott:
Isabella, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Claussen died 
of inflammation of the brain after a short illness on Thursday last. 
The funeral took place on Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, November 2, 1899 pg. 4
******
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 31 Oct.)
Death last Fri. morning of 4-yr. 10-mo. old Isabel Claussen, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. F. Claussen here, of brain fever. She was buried Sun. 
afternoon in the Mishicott Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1899 
******
Last Thursday evening, the angel of death called for the little four year old 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clausen. She died of brain fever and on 
Sunday while splendor was in the morning clouds, she was buried. Walter 
Rugne delivered the funeral oration.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Oct. 31, 1899
******
Isabella Clausen
birth: 15 October 1895 Mishicot, Wisconsin
death: 26 October 1899 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Mishicot, Wis.
residence: 1899 Mishicot, Wisconsin
father: Fred Clausen
mother: Anna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


[ANNIE] MRS. M. COCHEMS

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 June)
Death Wed. morning last week in her home of 92-yr. old Mrs. M. Cochems. 
She had lost her husband in the war and lived here half her life. Many 
mourners attended the funeral Fri. from the Catholic Church.
Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1903 
********
Mishicot:
Mrs. Annie Cochems an aged and respected resident of this place, died last 
Wednesday and was burried (sic) from Holy Cross church Friday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 11, 1903 P. 8
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Mrs. File and children of Oshkosh attended the funeral of "Grandma" Cochems last 
Friday. Mathew Cochems of Sturgeon Bay was also present at the funeral.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 11, 1903 P. 8
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Annie Otto Cochems 
birth: 1813 Germany, Europe 
death: 3 June 1903 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial: 
Mishicott 
residence: 1903 Mishicott, Wis. 
father: Mattes Otto 
mother: Osala 
spouse: John Cochems 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
(From 1900 Mishicot census: John Cochems (head) age 44; Elizabeth (sister)
age 50; Anne M. (mother) age 87/Mrs. M. is Anne)
(Note: This is the only cem. with the Cochems surname)


ELIZZA COCHEMS

The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Cochem (sic) who died at her home at 
Mishicot Friday following an illness due to infirmities incident to 
old age, was held Monday morning with services at Holy Cross Catholic 
church, the Rev. Belle officiating. Miss Cochem was born in Germany 
and was seventy-two years old. She is survived by two brothers, 
John C. Cochems of Mishicot and Nic Cochems of California. Seven 
children were adopted by Miss Cochem and of this number six are 
living. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 24, 1923  P. 4
*********
Miss Elizabeth Cochem died at her home at Mishicot Friday following illness due 
to infirmities incident to old age. Miss Cochem was born in Germany and was 
seventy-two years old. She is survived by two brothers, John C. Cochem of Mishicot 
and Nic Cochem of California. Seven children were adopted by Miss Cochem and of 
this number, six are living. Miss Cochem was revered and loved by all the village 
folks and many around about. The funeral Monday morning was largely attended. It 
took place from Holy Cross Church, Mishicot, Rev. Belle officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 26, 1923


JOHN COCHEMS

Mishicot:
The death of John Cochems, resident of this village and who made his 
home at Sawyer the past few months, came as a shock to his friends 
here. Burial took place on Thursday morning at the cemetery in this 
village.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Apr. 25, 1932
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Steiners Corners:
Mrs. Adolph Steiner and Mrs. Casimir Young attended the funeral of Mr. 
Cochems who was buried last Friday morning at the Mishicot Cemetery. 
Mr. Cochems was seventy-seven years old and for many years a resident 
of Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Apr. 27, 1932 page 3


BOB F. CONWAY

Robert F. Conway, age 73, of 307 Packer Drive, Francis Creek, former Mishicot 
resident, died Sunday, June 1, 2003 at his residence. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at 
Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating, 
with burial to follow in the church cemetery. 
Bob was born May 23, 1930 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to the late William and 
Harriet Statler Conway and has been a longtime Mishicot area resident. He 
married the former Johneen Spring on Jan. 18, 1956 at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Oct. 9, 1991. Mr. Conway was 
employed as a fireman for Eggers Industries and in 1968 he began working as a 
custodian for the Otto Schultz Elementary School for many years, retiring in 
1992. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict in Germany, 
and was a volunteer for the Mishicot Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed 
spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. 
He is survived by one daughter: Patty Cottrell of Francis Creek, with whom he 
made his home; and by four sons and two daughters-in-law: Robert J. and Mary 
Conway, Mishicot; David E. Conway, Park City, Ill.; James M. and Teresa Conway, 
Milwaukee; Douglas S. Conway, Denver, Colo.; seven grandchildren: David, Gary, 
Sean, Eric, Elizabeth, Megan and Joshua; and two great-grandchildren: Briana and 
David. He is further survived by one sister: Pat Cassavant, Two Rivers; and by 
his brothers: James Conway, Texas; Claude Conway, Michigan; Richard Conway, 
Milwaukee; George (Sharon) Conway, Michigan; and Patrick Conway, New York; brothers-
in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. 
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT) at the Lambert 
Funeral Home in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. on Wednesday at t
he funeral home until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 2003
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(Robert F. Conway/23 May 1930/01 Jun 2003/SSDI)


JOHNEEN CONWAY

Mrs. Robert (Johneen) Conway, age 53, of 607 Ranchview Court, Mishicot, died at 
home on Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 1991 after a lingering illness.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic 
Church, Mishicot with the Msgr. James Feely officiating. Burial will be in the 
parish cemetery.
She was born January 16, 1938 at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., daughter of the late 
Archie and Helen Spring. She was married on January 18, 1956 to Robert F. Conway 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was a past member of the Mishicot 
Fire Department Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Patricia Cottrell of Two Rivers; four 
sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert J. and Mary Conway and Douglas S. Conway of 
Mishicot, David E. and Mi Conway of Waukegan, Ill., James M. Conway of Two Rivers; 
a brother, Archie Spring of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Charlene 
Johnson of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., Patricia Paradiso of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and 
Helen Smith of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren, Sean, Eric, Elizabeth and David, 
Jr. Conway, and Gary Cottrell.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and 
Saturday morning until 10:00 a.m. when we will proceed to the church. Parish memorial 
services will be at 7 p.m. on Friday. Memorials may be made to the American Lung 
Association.
Herald Times Reporter, October 10, 1991  P. B9
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(16 Jan 1938/09 Oct 1991/SSDI)


HELENE CORDES

Miss Lena Cordes, 76, a native of the Town of Gibson, died at 6 p.m. Monday 
at the Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 
17 years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Church, Gibson, the Rev. Ralph Unke 
officiating. Burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Miss Cordes was born Sept. 23, 1881, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late 
Jacob and Catherine Heins Cordes.
Her only survivor is a sister, Mrs. Anna Bertolet, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
April 21st, 1958
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Funeral services for Miss Lena Cordes, 75, a native of the Town of Gibson, who 
died at Manitowoc County Hospital Monday, where she had been a patient the past 
17 years, were at 1:30 pm Thursday at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot and at 2 
o'clock at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gibson. The Rev. Ralph Unke 
officiated and burial was in Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Pallbearers were William Meineke, Arthur Redeker, Raymond Meineke, Areil Nelson, 
John Wilson and Arthur Reimer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., April 25, 1958 page 17


HENRY CORDES

Henry Cordes, 68, town of Gibson farmer, died at the Holy Family 
Hospital here this morning. He had been a patient at the hospital 
since suffering a stroke six weeks ago. 
Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete but will be announced 
Wednesday. The body was removed to the Specht Funeral Home in 
Mishicot. 
Mr. Cordes was born Jan. 7, 1875, at the homestead in the town of 
Gibson and he spent his entire life there, engaging in farming. He 
never married. 
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Emil Harpt of Mishicot, and Mrs. 
Anna Bertolet, and Miss Lena Cordes, both of this city. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 11, 1943 p.2 
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Funeral services for Henry Cordes, 69, retired town of Gibson farmer 
who died Tuesday at the Holy Family Hospital, will be held Friday 
afternoon. 
There will be short services from the Specht Funeral Home in Mishicot 
at 1:30 p.m. followed by services from St. John’s Lutheran Church in 
Gibson at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Henry Pussehl officiating. Interment 
will be in the Mishicot public cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 12, 1943 


DORA CORNILS LECLAIR

Mrs. Joseph LeClair, 80, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died unexpectedly early Saturday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Mishicot, the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial will be in Mishicot 
Public Cemetery.
Mrs. LeClair was born Dora Wiebensohn, March 20, 1903, at Wewelsfleth, Germany, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wiebensohn. She was married to Frederick 
Cornils in Germany and the couple came to Mishicot where it operated a tavern in 
the village for a number of years. He preceded her in death 11 years ago. May 24, 
1954, she was married to Joseph LeClair and the couple operated a mink ranch. 
They were members of the Kettle Morine Mink Breeders Assn. Mrs. LeClair was also 
a member of the Ladies Bible Hour of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, a brother, Carl Wiebensoh, of Gladbrook, Iowa, 
three half sisters and one half brother in Germany, two step-sons, six step-
daughters, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 
a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the 
funeral service.
Two Rivers Reporter, July 27, 1963 P. M-9


FRIEDRICH CORNILS

Fred Cornils, 53, who operated a tavern in Mishicot for the last 17 years, died 
Tuesday afternoon at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital following a stroke.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the St. Peter Lutheran Church 
in Mishicot. The Rev. Edward Zell will officiate and burial will be in the 
Mishicot Public Cemetery.
He was born in Germany Oct. 31, 1898, aand in 1924 married Miss Dora Whiebensohn 
in Germany. The couple came to Mishicot in 1927 and at that time he opened a shoe 
repair shop. In 1935 he took over the tavern which he operated until the time of 
his death.
He was the son of the late August Cornils and is survived by his wife and his 
mother, the former Emma Heckstedten, who lives in Germany. Also surviving are a 
sister, Mrs. Friedrich Peters, a brother, Walter Cornils, and niece, Mrs. George 
Vogel, all living in Germany. Another niece is Mrs. Fritz Fischer of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Wednesday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 22, 1952 p.2


PATRICIA ANN COTTRELL

Patricia A. Cottrell, age 49, of 440 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died on Sunday 
afternoon, March 2, 2008, as the result of an automobile accident. 
Patti was born July 14, 1958, in Manitowoc to the late Robert F. and Johneen 
(Spring) Conway. She was a graduate of the Mishicot High School, graduating 
with the class of 1976. She served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1980. Patti 
was employed as a CNA at the Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center of 
Manitowoc. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed spending time 
with her family especially with her son Gary. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the 
Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot. The Rev. Paul Paider will be officiating, 
with burial to follow in the Holy Cross Parish Cemetery in Mishicot. 
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. (TONIGHT) at the Lambert-Eckert 
Funeral Home in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. on Wednesday at 
the funeral home. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 2008 


JOHN J. COURCHAINE

John J. Courchaine, 56, of 2118 Polk St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
at home Monday afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Mishicot.
Mr. Courchaine was born Nov. 26, 1917, in the Town of Gison, son of the 
late Joseph and Louise Filliez Courchaine. He married Marcella Hallada at 
St. Luke Church April 20, 1939. He was a longtime employe of Manitowoc 
Ship Building Inc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 2, 1973
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(26 Nov 1916/Jan 1973/SSDI)


JOHN W. COURCHAINE JR.    (d. 2010)

John W. Courchaine Jr., age 57, a resdient of Manitwooc, died on Tuesday morning, 
May 4, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County.
John was born Oct. 28, 1952 in Two Rivers, son of Marcella (Hallada) and the 
late John Courchaine, Sr. He graduated from Washington High School with the 
class of 1971. 
He had been employed with the City of Manitowoc Park & Rec. Department and Eck 
Foundry. John was a true outdoors man, an avid fisherman, hunter, worked on charter 
boats, loved sports, played softball, basketball, and enjoyed woodworking. He was 
a devoted father to "his girls" and loving grandfather to Devon.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law; one grandaughter; his mother; 
three sisters and two brothers-in-law; mother of children; Godson and nephew; 
nieces and nephews; and his good friend (private). Other relatives and friends also 
survive.
He was preceded in death by his father: John Joseph Courchaine Sr.; his maternal 
grandparents: Carl and Katherine Hallada; and paternal grandparetns: Joseph and 
Louis Courchaine.
The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 7, 2010, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Dan Felton with burial to immediately follow the Mass at Holy Cross 
Cemetery in Mishicot.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday evening, May 6, 2010, from 
5 to 7 p.m. at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. A prayer service will be 
held at 7 p.m. A continued visitation will take place on Friday, May 7, 2010, at 
St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 10:30.
The family whishes to extend a sincere thank you to the Dialysis Clinic in Manitowoc, 
the medical staff at Aurora BayCare, Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County, and 
all of the staff at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, especially (private).
Herald Times Reporter, May 5, 2010


JOSEPH COURCHAINE

Joseph J. Courchaine, 68, lifelong Manitowoc County resident, of Two 
Rivers for the last seven years, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Holy 
Family Hospital in Manitowoc. He had been a patient at the hospital 
the last week and had been in ill health for six months. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning in Two Rivers at 8:30 
o’clock from the Klein & Stangel, Inc, Funeral Home, and at 9 o’clock 
from St. Luke’s Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo 
officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Mishicot. 
Mr. Courchaine was born in the Town of Gibson on June 6, 1873, a son 
of Mr. and Mrs. John Courchaine. He farmed in the town of Gibson for 
several years and then took over a tavern in Kasson. Seven years ago, 
he retired and moved to Two Rivers. 
Survivors are the widow; three sons, Peter with the Coast Guard in 
Baltimore, Md., and Charles and John of Two Rivers; three daughters, 
Mrs. Clement Michaels, Two Rivers, Mrs. Zdenek Dushek, Francis Creek, 
and Mrs. Russell O’Leary, Humbird, Wisc.; and five grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home in Two 
Rivers where it may be viewed to the hour of the services and where 
the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 25, 1942 


LOUISE COURCHAINE

Mrs. Joseph Courchaine, 69, who had been residing with a daughter, 
Mrs. Clement Michels, of 1618 17th street, Two Rivers, died early 
today at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. She suffered a stroke 
seven years ago. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic 
church, Two Rivers, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. 
Born Louise Filliez in Gibson, in 1878, she was married to Mr. Courchaine 
in 1906 and they located on a farm in Gibson. They moved to Two Rivers 
18 years ago. 
Surviving Mrs. Courchaine are three sons, John and Charles of Two Rivers 
and Peter of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. Michels and Mrs. Zdenek Dushek 
of Two Rivers; three brothers, aUgust of Mishicot, George of Two Rivers 
and Charles of Alaska; two sisters, Mrs. Maurice Brouchould (sic) of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. Joseph Geimer of Mishicot and 12 grandchildren. Her husband 
and one daughter, Mrs. Russell O’Leary of Humbird, Wis., preceded her in 
death, six years ago.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two 
Rivers, after 7 o’clock tonight. The rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. 
Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 10, 1948  P. 2
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(Note: Birth year in obit doesn't match tombstone)


MARCELLA COURCHAINE

Marcella L. Courchaine, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died on Sunday, Sept 19, 2010, at Manitowoc Health and 
Rehabilitatin Center.
Marcella was born on May 31, 1917, in Two Rivers to the late William and Katherine 
(Pruchka) Hallada. She married John Courchaine on April 20, 1939, at St. Luke 
Catholic Church in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1973. Marcella 
was a homemaker and an excellent cook. She loved to crochet, garden and spend time 
outdoors. She was also a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center.
Survivors include three daughters; 13 grandchildren (private). Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son: 
John Courchaine; three sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Marshall Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian burial 
will be Rev. Dan Felton with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall Street, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Manitowoc Health 
and Rehabilitation Center and to Aurora VNA for their compassionate care given to 
Marcella and her family.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 20, 2010


MARY ANN COURCHAINE

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Jan.) 
Death last week in her home of the wife of John Courchaine, 
a long-time resident of our town. The deceased had been ill 
for a long time and her death can be considered a release 
from the severe pain. The funeral was held Sat. with many 
following mourners from the local Catholic Church. In addition 
to her husband she is survived by several grown children.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905
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Mrs. John Courchaine, an old and highly esteemed resident of the Town of Gibson, 
died last Tuesday and was buried on Saturday in the Catholic church at Mishicot 
where some of her children are buried. Her death was due to an ailment of long 
standing and originated in a paralytic stroke. She was born in the District of 
Durham, near Montreal, Canada in 1842 and came with her parents to this country 
in 1848 and was married to John Courchaine in 1865. Her maiden name was Mary Ann 
Gagnon and she was a sister of Jonas and Peter Gagnon of this city. Besides her 
husband she leaves one son and one daughter.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 17, 1905 
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Mary Gagnon Courchaine
birth: 1844
death: 12 January 1905 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicott
residence: 1905 Gibson
father: Joseph Gagnon
mother: Marion
spouse: John Courchaine
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARION CRAFT

Mrs. Warren Craft, nee Marion Guex, 45, of 5470 N. 20th St. Milwaukee, 
a former Manitowoc County resident, died Thursday at Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 
Mishicot. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, her mother, Mrs. Lillian Guex of Mishicot; 
three brothers, (private), and three sisters, (private). 
Friends may call at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home, 106 W. Silver Spring 
Dr., Milwaukee, from 6 to 9 o’clock this Friday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 29, 1971  P. 13


EUSEBE CRAITE

From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-Five Years Ago – (1894)
Eusebe Craite died at his home in Mishicot Saturday morning. He was 
born in Canada and settled in this county near Branch in 1844. From 
thence he moved to Mishicott where he has resided since. He leaves 
a family of 10, seven boys and three girls. Honorable Isaac Craite 
is one of his sons.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 14, 1919
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Death in Mishicott on Sat. of Mr. Eusebe Craite, father of 
Mr. Isaac Craite, at the age of 71. The funeral took place 
Mon. at the Catholic Cemetery in Mishicott where the 
deceased’s 7 sons and 2 daughters reside.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1894
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Eusefe Craite
birth: 25 April 1823 Canada
death: 11 August 1894 Mishicot, Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot, Wisconsin
father: Michael Craite
spouse: Zoe Buelle
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Eusebe Croite(sic) had a narrow escape from serious injury one day last week. 
He was driving a young horse attached to a sulky when the animal took fright 
and ran away. Mr. Croite was thrown from his seat, his clothing caught in one 
of the wheels and he was dragged some distance. He received a few cuts and 
bruises upon his head and body but he was all right again in a few days. At 
the time of Mr. Croite's mishap, Mr. John Saudt was driving by with his wife 
and child in the wagon and the horses took fright, sheered to one side, ran 
the wagon over a log and threw the occupants into the mud, one of the wheels 
passing over Mrs. Sault and her child. Fortunately the wagon was a light one 
and the injuries inflicted were slight.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, April 15, 1884 page 3


JOSEPH CRAITE

DIED:
Joseph Craite, brother of Judge Isaac Craite of this city, died last 
Thursday at Milwaukee after a short sickness. The remains were brought 
here Thursday night and the funeral was held Friday, interment being 
in the cemetery at Mishicot.
Mr. Craite was 54 years of age and had resided at Milwaukee for fourteen 
years, previous to which time he made his home at Mishicot and in this 
city.
A mother and two brothers survive.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 26, 1913  pg. 1
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Notes From Mishicot:
The funeral of the late Joseph Craite of Milwaukee was held here Friday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 26, 1913  pg. 8


MRS. ZOE CRAITE

MRS. ZOE CRAITE DIES, AGED 93, AT GREEN BAY
Mother of Late Judge Craite Passes Away at Home of Daughter
Infirmities of old age caused the death of Mrs. Zoe Craite,
mother of the late Judge Craite of this city, her death
occurring last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth Fortier, 905 Dousman street, Green Bay.
Mrs. Craite was born at Three Rivers, Canada, in 1831, and
had she lived until her next birthday, July 8, would have
been ninety-three years of age.
Following the death of her husband in this city, Mrs. Craite
made her home with a son, the late Judge Isaac Craite of this
city. Upon his death nine years ago, she went to Green Bay to
reside with her daughter, Mrs. Fortier.
Surviving Relatives
Mrs. Craite is survived by four sons and two daughters; Nelson,
of Racine; Eusebe, of St. Paul; George, Milwaukee; Jerome, Los
Angeles; Mrs. Elizabeth Fortier, Green Bay; and Mrs. Ida 
Kimmers, of Two Rivers. There are eighteen grand children and
eight great grandchildren.
Her oldest son, Nelson, who is seventy-one years of age, was
at the bedside of his mother when she died.
The funeral will be held Saturday with obsequies at St. Patrick's
church of Green Bay and interment at Mishicot.
The Manitowoc Herald-News, Thursday, June 26, 1924, front page


LEILA C. CRANEY

Mrs. Donald Leila Craney, age 60, of 718 S. Main St., Mishicot, died early 
Saturday morning, August 6, 1994, at Theda Clark Medical Center, as the result 
of a car accident.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, 1994, at Lambert Funeral 
Home, Mishicot. Rev. Ronald Helgerson officiating with burial at Mishicot 
Public Cemetery.
Leila was born at Valders August 22, 1933, daughter of the late Tedvald and 
Alice Sorenson Skattebo. She graduated from Valders High and Manitowoc County 
Teachers College, teaching one year before getting married. She married Donald 
Craney on September 18, 1954, at Valders West Lutheran Church. The couple 
moved to Mishicot in 1965.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; two daughters and a son-in-law, Pamela 
and Kevin Dimmick, Manitowoc, Peggy, Mishicot; five sons, Paul Craney, Manitowoc, 
Patrick (Dottie) Craney, Almond, Wis., Peter (Annette), Neenah, Perry, Mishicot, 
Phillip and his fiancee, Jody, Kewaunee; two brothers, Oley (Louise) Skattebo, 
Milwaukee, Earl (Doris) Skattebo, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. James (May) 
Mahlock, Milwaukee, Mrs. Allen (Thelma) Cayemberg, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, 
Lauren and Meghan Dimmick, Jessica, Alexander, Andrew, Kimberly and Anthony Craney.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday 
until the time of service.
Good bye my sweet wife. Each day will bring us closer to the time we'll be together 
again. Until then, in loving memory, I shall hold you in my heart.
Good bye our sweet mother. Part of you shall live in each one of us. We shall hold 
on to the memories of your unconditional love.
Good bye our sweet grandma. Your memory shall out live the short time we had 
together.
"God bless you mom".
Signed, your loving family.
Herald Times Reporter, August 8, 1994 P. A2


DONALD J. CRETTON

Donald J. Cretton, age 59, of 223 Elm St., Denmark, died Sunday morning, 
September 4, 1994, at home following a brief illness with cancer.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 1994, 
at All Saints Catholic Church, Denmark. Msgr. Robert F. Gulig will officiate 
with burial to follow in Holy Cross Church Cemetery, Mishicot.
He was born July 12, 1935, in Two Rivers, son of Rose (Antonie) Cretton and 
the late Earl Cretton. He is probably best remembered as a science teacher at 
Casco High School, Washington Jr. High School, Green Bay and East High School, 
Green Bay. At the time of his death, he was self-employed as the owner of 
Dansek Hus Bed and Breakfast and Furniture Restoration in Denmark. Donald was 
a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Navy. In April of 1991, 
Mr. Cretton and the former Carolee Sawasky were married in Green Bay. He was a 
member of All Saints Catholic Church, Denmark.
Survivors inlcude his wife, Carolee Cretton; his mother, Rose Cretton, Two 
Rivers; his children, Patricia and James Goodrich, San Antonio, Texas, James 
and Karen Cretton, DePere, Jean and Rod DeBauche, Green Bay, Susan and Steve 
Molik, Green Bay, Thomas and Anke Cretton, Flieden, Germany, Anthony Cretton, 
Madison, Michael Cretton, Green Bay; six grandchildren, Zachary, Johanna, Carly, 
Lillian, Quinn and Tasha; six step-children, Carrie, Ron Mountain, Mich., Kathryn, 
Paul, Anne, Gina and James all of Norway, Mich.; three step-grandchildren, Amanda, 
Marcus and Jessica; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death 
by his father, Earl in 1958.
Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. Hwy. R. Denmark, 
from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday (TODAY) and after 1 p.m. on Wednesday until the cortege 
leaves for church. A parish prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday 
evening.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
Herald Times Reporter, September 6, 1994 P. A2
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(12 Jul 1935/04 Sep 1994/SSDI)


EARL P. CRETTON

Funeral services for Earl Cretton, 52, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack 
at his home at Mishicot at 12:15 p.m. Friday, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at 
Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 
Mishicot, the Rev. George Beth officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Mishicot.
Earl Cretton was born at Mishicot Oct. 20, 1905, son of the late Fabian and Mary 
Brouchoud Cretton. He attended Holy Cross Parochial School and was graduated from 
Mishicot High School with the class of 1924, where he was an outstanding athlete 
from his freshman days. For many years he played on the Francis Creek team of the 
Manitowoc County Baseball League. Except for a few years of employment at Western 
Condensing Co. at Mishicot, he was a longtime employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., 
Two Rivers.
Besides his wife, the former Rose Antonie, whom he married in Two Rivers May 16, 
1932, he leaves a son, Donald attending the state university at Madison; a sister, 
Mrs. Harvey Klabunde of Edgwood Place, Two Rivers; a brother, Walter of Mishicot, 
and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m.
Mar. 7th, 1957 (hand written)



FABIAN CRETTON

HOTEL MAN AT MISHICOT DIES 
Fabian Cretton, Who Retired 5 Years Ago, Expires 
Fabian Cretton, 66, proprietor of the Badger House at Mishicot for 25 
years and a director of the Mishicot State bank, died at the municipal 
hospital at Two Rivers at 2 a.m. today. He had been in poor health for 
some time.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at Holy Cross church at 
Mishicot with burial in Holy Cross cemetery there. The body was removed 
from the Specht Funeral parlors to the residence today. 
Mr. Cretton was born in the town of Gibson February 22, 1866. He moved 
to Mishicot about 31 years ago and until his retirement about five years 
ago, he conducted the Badger House. His wife, the former Mary Brouchoud, 
whom he married June 28, 1892, died last year.
The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Malley, Antigo, and Grace at 
home, two sons, Walter at Mishicot and Earl at home, two sisters, Mrs. 
Joseph Lamber and Mrs. Fred Grimm and one grandchild. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 10, 1932  P. 6


MARY CRETTON

Mrs. Fabian Cretton, aged 57 years, who, with her husband, conducted 
the Badger hotel at Mishicot for years, until they disposed of the 
property this past summer, passed away this noon at the home in the 
village, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held 
Saturday morning at nine o’clock from the Holy Cross church in 
Mishicot.
The maiden name of the deceased was Mary Brouchard. She was married 
to Fabian Cretton 37 years ago, and they located at Mishicot, where 
they have since resided. Besides the husband, four children, two 
daughters, Grace and Elsie and two sons, Walter and Earl, all at home, 
survive. Four sisters, Mrs. Emil Cherney of this city, Mrs. Gust 
Cherney, Mishicot, Mrs. Alex Magnin and Mrs. Herman Pries, both of 
Lena, Wis., and four brothers, James, Richard, Edward and Peter 
Brouchard, all residing near Mishicot, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 30, 1929  P. 14


NORBERT CRETTON

Norbert Leon Cretton, age 81, of 811 Randolph Street, Mishicot, passed peacefully 
at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 16, 2015.
Norbert was born to Walter and Viola (Fermanich) Cretton on August 10, 1933, and 
has been a lifelong resident of Mishicot. 
He graduated in May, 1951 from Mishicot High School, and served in the U.S. Army 
from 1953 to 1955 in Munich, Germany. Norbert married Olive Kvitek on October 6, 
1956 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kellnersville. He was employed at 
Invincible Office Furniture as a foreman for 44 years and part-time for 6 
years. 
After retiring from Invincible, Norbert kept active by cutting lawns and snow 
blowing for his son's business (Cretton Enterprises). Norbert was a member of 
Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. He served as secretary/bookkeeper for 
Holy Cross Church for fourteen years as well as volunteered for the Holy Cross 
Bingo Committee for over twenty years. He also served as an usher, server, and 
Eucharistic Minister for mass at church.
Norbert loved to golf, play softball, and bowled with several teams. He was an 
avid fisherman and loved to hunt. Norbert's favorite saying was, "I love when 
the seasons change from fishing to hunting." Norbert was a member of the 
Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes Sport Fishing Association. He enjoyed watching 
the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers as well as traveling (trips throughout 
the United States as well as Mexico, Jamaica, and Europe). He enjoyed playing 
sheepshead with his card playing buddies as well as Tripoly with his children 
and grandchildren.
Norbert is survived by his wife, Olive of 58 years; one son, Mark (Donna) Cretton, 
and two daughters, Ann (Edwin) Schad, Lynn (Brent) Wilkerson, all of Two Rivers; 
six grandchildren, Kendra (Josh), Tori, Amy, Neal, Brianna, Amanda, and two step-
grandchildren, Colby and Bailey; two great grandchildren, Sawyer and Ava, as well 
as his beloved dog, Kasi. He is further survived by one brother-in-law, Victor 
(Betty) Kvitek; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Leroy) Krejcarek and Lorraine 
Delsman; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Viola Cretton; his father-
in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Tillie Kvitek; one sister, Marjorie Sosnosky 
and her husband, Kenneth; and one brother-in-law, Joseph Delsman. 
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Holy Cross 
Catholic Church in Mishicot, celebrated by Rev. John Becker. Burial will follow 
in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. Military graveside honors will be accorded by 
members of the VFW Post #7753 of Mishicot.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Thursday 
morning from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
E-mail condolences may be sent to lynnwilkerson@gmail.com.
Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Cretton family with 
funeral arrangements.
A special thank you to Drs. Yetter, Fedderly, and Johnson; Loree and Micky with 
Aurora Medical Center, and Aurora At Home Nurses. Your kindness shown to Nubbie 
during his brief illness will not be forgotten.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, May 18, May 19, 2015 


ROSE M. CRETTON

Rose Marie Cretton, 92, Two Rivers, died Sunday evening, Oct. 20, 2002, at the 
Aurora Medical Center after a short illness. 
Rose was born May 3, 1910, in Hayes, Kan., daughter of the later Peter and 
Caroline Karlin Antonie. On May 16, 1933, Rose married Earl Cretton. He preceded 
her in death on March 7, 1958. She was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Company, 
retiring in 1975. Rose was a member of the Federal Trades-Retired Union Trustee, 
Homemakers Trustee and Eagles Auxiliary. 
Survivors include grandchildren, Patricia and Jim Goodrich, Fort Gibson, Okla.; 
James and Karen Cretton, De Pere; Sue Cretton, Green Bay; Jean and Rod DeBauche, 
Green Bay; Tony Cretton, San Francisco; Michael and Lisa Cretton , Wauwatosa; 
Tom and Anke Cretton, Germany; seven great-grandchildren, Zachary, Johanna, Carly, 
Lily, Quinn, Paige and Tasha; a special friend, Carolee Robbins, Denmark; four 
brothers, three sisters-in-law and two sisters. Rose was also preceded in death 
by one son, Donald Cretton; one sister, Ann; two brothers and one daughter-in-law, 
Joe, Cyril and JoAnn Cretton; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of 
service Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer 
site, Two Rivers. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002 at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O’Brien with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery 
in Mishicot. 
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Rose will be remembered as a fun loving, independent woman who was a wonderful cook. 
In her younger years she loved to dance, in her middle years she loved to travel 
and in her later years she loved to cook for her family and friends. “Here’s to 
living 92 years to the fullest - Prost!”
Manitowoc Herald Times  Tuesday, October 22, 2002  pg. A3
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(03 May 1910/20 Oct 2002/SSDI)


VIOLA CRETTON

Mrs. Viola Cretton, 81, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 
Mishicot, died early Monday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Lambert Funeral Home and 10:30 
a.m in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. A first cousin, the Rev. Earl 
Brouchard will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Cretton, nee Viola Fermanich was born Feb. 24, 1898, daughter of the late 
Paul and Mary Bodah Fermanich. She was raised on a farm near New London, where 
she attended public and private schools in the New London area. She majored in 
higher mathematics and science at University of Wisconsin in Stevens Point and 
Madison and taught schools in Bancroft, Kiel and Mishicot. She was married to 
Walter F. Cretton June 28, 1926, residing in Mishicot. Mr. Cretton preceded her 
in death March, 1965.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Norbert and Olive Cretton of 
Mishicot; a daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Kenneth Sosnosky of Two Rivers; 
six brothers, Raymond of Sheboygan, Edward of Green Bay and Ervin, Leon, Victor 
and Donald of New London; five sisters, Miss Frances Fermanich, Miss Irene 
Fermanich and Mrs. Lorraine Cartwright of New London, Mrs. Beatrice Lecquyea 
and Mrs. Florence Swan of Milwaukee and three grandchildren, Mark, Ann and Lynn 
Cretton of Mishicot.
Friends may call in Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where a memorial 
service will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 1979 P. 3
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(b. 24 Feb 1898/d. Jul 1979/SSDI)


WALTER CRETTON

Funeral services for Walter Cretton, 63, of Mishicot, a long-time 
specialist in steel fabrication at Invincible Metal Furniture Co., 
Manitowoc, and a member of an early Mishicot family, who died shortly 
before noon Friday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. 
Monday at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 
a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Anthony Betley 
officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot.
Walter Cretton was born Sept. 27, 1901, at Mishicot, a son of the late 
Fabian and Mary Brouchoud Cretton, for many years operators of the 
former Badger Hotel at Mishicot. He was graduated from Mishicot High 
School and for many years before his employment at Invincible, he worked 
at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. 
Active in bowling circles at Mishicot for years he was a member of the 
Men’s Bowling League. He was also a member of the Mishicot Sportsman’s 
Club, the Manitowoc County Trailer Club, Manitowoc County Fish & Game 
Protective Assn., and Holy Cross Holy Name Society.
Surviving are his wife, the former Viola Fermanich of New London, a 
former Mishicot High School teacher whom he married in June of 1926; 
a daughter (private); a son, (private); a sister, Mrs. Harvey Klabunde 
of Two Rivers, and two grandchildren, (private).
Friends may call the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary 
for the Holy Name Society will be recited at 7:30 p.m. and for the 
parish at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 13, 1965  P. 14


BETTE F. DALEBROUX

Bette F. Dalebroux, age 82, of Mishicot, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, at
her residence.
Bette was born April 29, 1924, in Kewaunee, daughter to the late George and 
Cecilia Anderle Hruska, who were well known tavern owners in Alaska, Wis. 
Bette was a graduate of the Algoma High School with the class of 1941. She 
married Richard P. Dalebroux on Nov. 5, 1949, in Algoma, and he preceded her 
in death on May 10, 1988. She was a Mishicot resident for 54 years. In 1952, 
Bette and her husband, Richard, opened Dalebroux Jewelers in Mishicot. Bette 
was the business woman, while Richard was the watchmaker. In 1961, they
purchased the Staidl Jewelry Store and moved the business to Two Rivers. Upon 
the death of her husband in 1988, Bette ran the store until selling it to Linda 
Streu and Paula Schuette on Nov. 5, 1990.
She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, where she 
volunteered many hours. She enjoyed golfing, tennis, bingo and playing cards 
with her many friends.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren, one
brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and 
her husband, she was also preceded in death by her sister: Mayme.
A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, 
Oct. 27, 2006, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. Paul 
Paider and the Rev. John Neuser officiating, with burial to follow in the parish
cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at Holy Cross Catholic 
Church in Mishicot, until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name. The memorials 
will be directed to the Holy Family Memorial Hospice Program and to Holy Cross 
Catholic Church of Mishicot.
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Dalebroux family with 
arrangements.
The family would like to thank the many family members, friends, and caregivers who 
made her final months so peaceful and enabled her to stay in her home.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 25, 2006


RICHARD P. DALEBROUX

Richard P. Dalebroux, 64, of 550 Church Street, Mishicot, died early Tuesday 
morning, May 10, 1988 at his residence. Funeral services will be 6 pm Friday at 
Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. Msgr. James Feely will officiate with 
burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Dalebroux was born November 8, 1923 at Green Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late 
John and Eathel Writt Dalebroux. He was raised by Walter and Evelyn Tweedale of 
Sturgeon Bay and was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School, graduating with the 
Class of 1941. He served two years with the United States Air Force and also 
attended Chicago School of Watchmaking. He married the former Bette Hruska on 
November 5, 1949 at Algoma. In 1952 he and his wife established Dalebroux Jewelers 
in Mishicot. In 1961 they purchased the former Staidl Jewelry Store and moved the 
business to Two Rivers. Mr. Dalebroux was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 
Mishicot for 36 years, former president of Two Rivers Chamber of Commerce, member 
of Branch River Country Club and the Manitowoc Flying club. Mr. Dalebroux was an 
active member of Manitowoc YMCA and an avid tennis player. He was also a member 
of Wisconsin Jewelers Association and a Registered Gemologist.
Survivors include his wife, Bette; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Cinda Dalebroux 
of Halifax, Nova Scotia; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Vera Dalebroux of Green 
Bay; a sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Frank Felix of Green Bay and also survived 
by Ruth Tweedale of Strugeon Bay and Kenneth and Lynn Tweedale of Hayward, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, 4 pm until the hour of service 
at 6 pm on Friday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Manitowoc YMCA Scholarship 
Fund or University of Wisconsin Cancer Research Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, 
WI 53792. Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., May 11, 1988 page 18
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(8 Nov 1923/13 May 1988/SSDI)


LAURISTON DAMON

Death last Mon. morning at 10am of one-time postmaster in Mishicott, 
L. Damon, following a long illness. The burial took place yesterday 
(Wed.). He was an old settler in Mishicott; the only American-born 
resident, and one of the few Republicans in the town.
Der Nord Westen, Aug. 25, 1881
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L. Damon, one of the oldest settlers in Mishicott, died on Monday of
consumption. His funeral occurred yesterday and was attended by a
number of people from this city.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, Aug. 25, 1881
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(First Publication April 11th, 1882.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-County of Manitowoc, ss.
Probate Office, Manitowoc, April 8, A.D., 1882.
In the matter of the Proof and Probate of the last Will and Testament of Lauriston 
Damon, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of 
Lauriston Damon, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this 
office; and whereas, application has been made by H.E. Damon praying that the same 
by 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 Manitowoc, in said County, on Tuesday, the 9th day of May, A.D. 1882, 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 Lake Shore 
Times, 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.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, April 25, 1882 P. 4


ROSEMARY DANIELS

Rosemary (Wuellner) Denis Daniels, 66, Green Bay, formerly of Two Rivers, died 
Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at her home unexpectedly. 
She was born August 15, 1937, to Elsie (Kercher) and Clarence Wuellner. Rosemary 
volunteered at Paul’s Pantry. 
Survivors include seven children and their spouses, Debra Schultz, Scott Denis, 
Kim and Michael Hines, Michelle Morado, Bradley Denis, Heidi Denis, Chad and 
Angie Denis; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, 
Connie Cummings. She was preceded in death by her parents. 
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 2 to 4 pm. 
Friday. The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home 
with Deacon Bob Nooker officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. 
A memorial fund has been established in her name. 
Newspaper not cited.


GEORGE DAWLEY

Death of Dr. Dawley in Mishicott on Sun. He was the brother-in-law of 
Anton Braasch, Register of Deeds.
Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1880
*******
Dr. Dawley os (sic) Michicott (sic), died on Saturday and was buried on 
Tuesday.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thursday, September 9, 1880


BETTY DELLEMANN

Betty Jane Delleman, 10 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar 
Delleman of route 1, Maribel, died Thursday evening at a Green Bay 
hospital a few hours after being given an emergency operation for 
telescopic intestine. She had been ill only two days.
The Delleman child was born in Kewaunee Nov. 24, 1948. Her mother 
is the former Marcella Schweiner of Pilsen. Besides the parents she 
is survived by her material grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Schweiner 
of Pilsen; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kozlic of 
Pilsen; and paterial (sic) grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Delleman 
of Krok, Kewaunee county.
Burial services will be held at the Holy Cross Catholic church in 
Mishicot at 10 a.m. Monday, Rev. George Beth officiating. The body 
may be viewed at the Dewane funeral home in Denmark from 7 p.m. 
Saturday until time of services. The rosary will be recited Saturday 
and Sunday at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 23, 1949 P.2


EDGAR F. DELLEMANN

Edgar F. Dellemann, age 87, of 6202 W. Tuma Lake Rd., Town of Gibson, died 
unexpectedly Sunday, April 8, 2001 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial 
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Holy Cross Catholic Church 
in Mishicot, with the Reverend John Neuser officiating. Burial will be in the 
parish cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by the Mishicot VFW Kempen-
Staudinger-Terens Post #7753.
Edgar was born January 5, 1914 in Milwaukee County to the late William and Mary 
Hartel Dellemann. He served in the United States Army during WWII from July 9, 
1941 to November 22, 1945 in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany with 
Company B504 Military Police Battalion. He married the former Marcella Schweiner 
September 28, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pilsen. He was employed by 
Anheuser Busch as a custodian for many years and retired in 1979. Edgar was a 
member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. He was also a member of the 
Mishicot VFW Kempen-Staudinger-Terens Post #7753. He enjoyed coon and fox hunting. 
He also enjoyed playing cards.
Survivors include his wife Marcella; four daughters and sons-in-law: Ann and Robert 
Grimm, of Mishicot; Patricia and John Schultz, of Manitowoc; Bernice and Tom 
Sponaugle, of Maryland; Karen and Darrell Schramm, Manitowoc. Two sons and daughters-
in-law: Tom and Julie Dellemann of Maribel; Paul and Debbie Dellemann of Larrabee. 
Thirteen grandchildren: Lisa (Ned) Horner, Lori (Eric) Glish, Michael Grimm, Mary 
Grimm, Andy Sponaugle, Jenna Sponaugle, Jean Dellemann, Aaron Schramm, Brooke 
Schramm, David Dellemann, Sara Dellemann, Brian Dellemann and his fiancé Shawntel, 
Sally Dellemann. Two step-grandchildren, Thomas and Tim Schultz. Three great-
grandchildren, Shawn Horner, Allison Horner, and Nicholas Glish. One step great-
grandchildren: Corey Schultz. One brother, Joseph Dellemann, of Kewaunee, and one 
sister, Gertrude Shefchik, of Kewaunee, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by 
his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: LaVerne and Dana Sisel of Manitowoc; 
LaVerner Schweiner, of Green Bay; Matt and Marie Schweiner, of Denmark; and Norbert 
Schweiner, Green Bay. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Betty; 
four brothers, Herman, John, Aloys, and Lawrence Dellemann, and a brother-in-law, 
Jerry Schweiner.
Relative and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lambert Funeral 
Home in Mishicot. There will be a 7 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will continue 
after 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home, until the time of services at 
11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church. A Memorial fund has been established in his 
name.
Herald Times Reporter, April 9, 2001  P. A8


BONITA "BONNIE" DEMEYER

Bonita "Bonnie" DeMeyer, age 72, of 205 W. Main St., Mishicot, died peacefully 
Wednesday August 14, 2013, at the Riverwood Estates Assisted Living Facility 
in Manitowoc surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born August 4, 1941, 
in Two Rivers, to the late Joseph and Grace Gohr and has been a lifelong area 
resident. She was a 1959 graduate of the Mishicot High School. Bonnie married 
Robert J. DeMeyer June 29, 1973 and he preceded her in death June 15, 1992. 
She worked for the Mirro Corporation and retired from there in 2003. Bonnie was 
a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, and a member of the Altar 
Society of the church. She worked as a volunteer for TREP for many years, and 
belonged to the Lakeshore Ruby Red Hatter's Association. Bonnie was very active 
in the beautification of Mishicot, tending to the many flower gardens, and 
received the Mishicot Community Service Award. She was an avid Green Bay Packer 
Fan. Bonnie lived for her family, especially her grandchildren. She cared for 
so many people despite her 24 year battle with cancer. Bonnie lived life to it's 
fullest.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law; one son and daughter-in-law; 
four grandchildren; one sister; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; her extended 
family; two nephews (private). In addition to her parents and her husband, she 
was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Gohr; her sister, Jane Rogge; 
two nephews, Tim Noyd and Steve Gohr; and by her very special friend, Harold 
Smoak.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at 
Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Reverend John Becker officiating, 
with burial of her cremated remains in the Maishicot Public Cemetery. Relatives 
and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Tuesday at the church, until the time of 
service at 11 a.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Bonnie's family 
would like to express a very special thank you to her caregivers, many special 
friends, and to her neighbors for their years of love, and support extened to 
Bonnie and our family during her years of illness, your kindness will always be 
remembered. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, of Mishicot is assisting the DeMeyer 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August, 2013


ROBERT J. "BOB" DEMEYER

Robert J. DeMeyer, age 56, of 205 West Main Street, Mishicot, died unexpectedly 
Monday afternoon June 15, 1992 at his home.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church, 
Mishicot. The Rev. David Waege will officiate, with burial will be in the Mishicot 
Public Cemetery.
He was born June 15, 1936, at Cook County, Ill., son of the late William and Fern 
DeMeyer. He was married on June 29, 1973, to Bonnie Gohr, and has since resided 
in Mishicot. He was an accident free semi driver for the past 33 years. Presently 
driving for the Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Survivors include his wife Bonnie; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert DeMeyer 
Jr., and Daniel and Jan DeMeyer; of Melrose Parks, Ill.; one step-son, Robert 
Kopetsky of Manitowoc and his fiance Denise Braun of Whitelaw; on step-daughter and 
son-in-law, Brenda and Mike Nelson of Neenah; two brothers-in-law and three sisters-
in-laws, Richard and Donna Gohr, Jane Gohr, and Wendy and Bill Noyd; three 
grandchildren; one sister Jean DeMeyer. He was preceded in death by one brother, 
William.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral home (sic), Mishicot, from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, 
and Thursday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1992 P. A2


NED DEMSIEN

Ned A. Demsien, age 89, of 161 Randolph St., Mishicot, was called to his 
Heavenly Home on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center 
in Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2002 at St. Peter's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. Robert Johannes 
officiating. Burial will take place in the Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Ned was born May 15, 1912 in the town of Two Rivers to the late Albert and 
Hattie Kummerow Demsien and has been a lifelong area resident. He attended 
the Rangeline School in Two Rivers. He married the former Violet Ullman May 24, 
1933 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. Ned was employed 
by the Manitowoc County Highway Department for many years and he and his wife 
later owned and operated the Mishicot Variety Store. He was a member of St. 
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mishicot, where he served several terms 
on the Church Council. He was also a member of the Mishicot Sportsman's Club. 
He enjoyed working on his tractor, always helping people plowing snow in the 
winter and working gardens in the spring and summer. He had a pecial talent 
working with wood. Ned had the gift of music and has passed this gift to several 
of his grandchildren. His favorite kind of music was the polka, even recording a 
record when he played with the Two Creeks Farm Hands.
Survivors include his wife: Violet; two daughters and sons-in-law; seven grand-
children; and 19 great-grandchildren (private). He was also preceded in death 
by one brother: Edwin Demsien; and three sisters: Irene Zimmerhakel, Ethel Eis 
and Mabel Krjnik.
Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday (TONIGHT) at the 
Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. on 
Friday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church until the time of funeral 
service at 11 a.m. In lieu of other expression of sympathy a memorial fund has 
been established in his name.
Ned love to serve his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his church. He wants his 
family and friends to know that for him to live, was Christ, and to die, is to 
gain.
Herald Times Reporter, May 9, 2002


VIOLET DEMSIEN

Violet A. Demsien, age 94, formerly of 161 Randolph St., Mishicot, entered 
into eternal rest on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at the Hamilton Memorial Home 
in Two Rivers.
Violet was born April 4, 1912, in Fond du Lac County to the late Henry and 
Helen Krause Ullman and has been a lifelong Mishicot area resident. She 
attended the Boldt School. She married Ned Demsien on May 24, 1933, at St. 
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death 
on May 7, 2002. Through the years, she worked at many Two Rivers and Mishicot 
businesses; the Holst Department Store, where she used her artistic talents 
to fix window displays and alter men's suits. She also worked at Spevacek's 
Jewelry Store and the Alvin Ording Restaurant. Violet and Ned operated the 
Mishicot Variety Store for 25 years where she never missed a day of work. She 
was a faithful member of St. Peter's Evanglical Lutheran Church and in later 
years enjoyed her membership at St. Peter's Lutheran Ladies Bible Hour. She 
enjoyed her home, and having her family and friends stop by.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law; seven grandchildren; and 20 
great-grandchildren (private). She is also survived by her beloved sister 
(private); nieces and nephews and a very special friend (private). In addition 
to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothers: 
Clifford (Verda) Ullman, and Henry Ullman; and by her brother-in-law; Adolph 
Kunz.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at St. 
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. Robert Johannes 
officiating, with burial to follow in the Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Peter's 
Evangelical Lutheran Chruch in Mishicot, until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
There will be no Thursday evening visition.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, Mishicot, is assiting the Demsien family with 
funeral arrangements.
"We know that our mother as entered her eternal rest in Heaven because of her 
strong faith in Jesus Christ." "He that believeth in me has everlasting life" 
John 6:47.
The family wishes to extend a heartful thank you to all of the special caregivers, 
and to Pat, the hairdresser, at the Hamilton Memorial Home of Two Rivers, for 
the love and kindness shown to Violet in the final years of her life. It was a 
blessing to know that she had such loving hands to care for her. May the Lord 
bless you all for the work that you do.
Mom you will be with us forever for you live within our hearts. Love, Dolly and 
Sandy.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 28, 2006


IDA E. DENIS

Mrs. Joseph Denis, 36, of route 1, Mishicot, nee Ida Emma Robinson, 
died last night at the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Specht funeral 
home at Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic church with the 
Rev. George Beth officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home Saturday afternoon where the 
rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Denis was born in 1911 in Two Rivers, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Robinson, now of Mishicot. She was married to Joseph Denis in 
1933 at Mishicot and the couple resided on a farm in Mishicot.
Surviving are the husband; her parents; six sons (private); two daughters, 
(private); six stepchildren, (private). Another stepson, Pvt. Alfred Denis, 
died while in service at Arkansas in 1943.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 9, 1948  P. 2


GEORGE DENNIS

George Dennis, 31, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Sunday evening on arrival at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, due to a heart attack at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate and 
burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery with military graveside rites 
by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post 88, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dennis was born Feb. 22, 1941, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph 
and Ida Robinson Dennis. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1959 
to 1962. He married Janet Stevens Dec. 5, 1964, at Manitowoc. He was 
employed by Kasper Construction Co.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Tuesday 
until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 28, 1972


EDWARD DENOR

Train-Truck Crash Kills Mishicot Driver 
Train Crash Edward Denor, Cheesemaker, Smashup Victim Fire Breaks Out 
Following Impact, Body is Burned 
ROCKWOOD—A train-truck collision a quarter mile east of this unincorp-
orated Manitowoc County village Tuesday afternoon killed a prominent 
Mishicot cheesemaker, caused property damage estimated at nearly $9,000 
and disrupted Chicago and North Western rail service for a period of 
time. 
Victim of the crash was Edward A. Denor, 48, father of two children, who 
was driving a bulk milk tank truck owned by Kornely Guernsey Farms Dairy, 
Denor had been a cheesemaker 28 years, the last 18 as operator of Saxonburg 
Cheese Factory at Mishicot. Since August of this year, he had been employed 
by the Kornely firm.
(paragraphs not transcribed describing wreckage)
(Continued on Page T-5 (or T-3?)(Continued from Page 1)
The fire filled the locomotive cab with smoke and burned out the electrical 
power and heating assembly so that the passenger cars were without heat for 
the remainder of the trip.
(paragraphs not transcribed, cost of damages, and attempts to free the wreck)
Denor was born in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, Sept. ?, 1913, son 
of the late Peter and Catherine Wagner Denor. He married Frances Radey Oct. 
16, 1940.
Funeral Services.
She survives along with a son and a daughter; five brothers and five sisters 
(names omitted for privacy). 
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the solemn requiem high Mass will be the Rev. E. A. Radey as 
celebrant, the Rev. Anthony Betley as deacon and the Rev. Anthony Stefl as 
sub-deacon. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
o’clock this Wednesday evening by the Holy Name Society. The casket will 
remain closed. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 20, 1961  Pp. 1, 20 


AUGUSTA DETJEN

MRS. H. DETJEN PASSES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Funeral Rites Saturday
Interment at Mishicot
Mrs. Herman Detjen, 60, a resident of Algoma for 25 years, passed away at her 
home on Mill street Thursday morning at 3:45 o'clock. Death was attributed to 
a complication of diseases. Mrs. Detjen had been confined to her bed the past 
several weeks and a trained
nurse was in attendance. She had been in failing health for the past three or 
four years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the late home of deceased 
at one o'clock with church services at St. Paul's Lutheran at 1:30. The Rev. 
Karl Toepel will officiate. The remains will be taken to Mishicot for burial in 
the cemetery there.
Mrs. Herman Detjen, nee Augusta Blum, was born at Mishicot Sept. 21, 1870. She 
grew to woman­hood there and Nov. 1, 1890 she was married to Herman Detjen. They 
continued to reside there until 1905 when they came to Algoma where they have 
since resided. Two children were born to her, one of whom died when young. Mrs. 
Detjen was a person of a most kindly disposition and unselfish in the services 
of others.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Erwin, this city her aged mother, 
Mrs. Doris Blum, Mishicot; one brother, William Blum, Two Rivers; five sisters, 
Mrs. Otto Schmidt, Mrs. William Redecker and, Mrs. Henry Theilbar, Mishicot; Mrs. 
Paul Schmidt, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Nic Nocker, Manitowoc and two grandchildren.
Algoma Record Herald, 31 October 1930
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Notes from Mishicot:
The burial of Mrs. H. Doetjen of Antigo, sister of Mrs. Wm Redecker, 
took place at the public cemetery here Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 6, 1930


Herman Detjen, 78, Services Saturday
Native of Hanover, Germany, Dies Tuesday at 6; Burial at Mishicot
Herman P.. Detjen, 78, a native of the Province of Hanover, Germany but for over 
70 years a resident of northeastern Wisconsin, died at the home of his son, Erwin, 
about 6 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Complications brought about his passing. He had 
been seriously ill since November and had been hospitalized at Green Bay and at 
Algoma before he was taken to the Erwin Detjen home.
Funeral services have been announced for Saturday afternoon. Rev. K. F. Toepel will 
officiate at the Haucke Funeral home at 1 o'clock and at St. Paul's Lutheran church, 
at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the Mishicot cemetery. Pallbearers will be Walter, 
Wilfred and Lorenz Detjen, Roy Schmidt, Arthur Redecker and William Thielbar.
Mr. Detjen came from his native Sellborn in Hanover when a child of five years. With 
his parents, the Paul Detjens, he made his home in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc 
county, and when the elder Detjens returned to Germany, Herman and the other children 
remained in their adopted land.
At the age of 14 Mr. Detjen began to learn the blacksmith trade at Manitowoc and 
after some years in that city went to Mishicot. He worked in a Mishicot smithy for 
18 years and in 1905 came to Algoma where he entered the employ of the Algoma Plywood 
and Veneer company. He remained with the Algoma concern until his retirement in 1935.
His wife, the former Augusta Blum, to whom he was married at Mishicot Nov. 1, 1890, 
preceded him in death Oct. 30, 1930, and only survivors are his son and daughter-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Detjen three grandchildren, Mrs. Reuben Hoffmann, Ralph and
Curtis Detjen one great-grandchild, "Danny" Hoffmann, and one brother, Claus, all 
of Algoma.
Algoma Record Herald, 4 April 1947


RALPH DETJEN

It is our painful task to record another death in the village during the past 
week. Last Saturday morning, little six year-old Ralph Detjen, son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Herman Detjen, died. The little lad had been suffering much pain for some 
time from an ulceration in the jaw and the parents were alternatively in hopes 
and despair of his recovery. Ralph had a lovable disposition, kind to his 
parents and obedient to his teachers, whose affections he won as well as those 
of his young school mates. The body was accompanied to the grave by the teachers 
and pupils of the village school who assisted in doing the last honors to the 
memory of their little friend and schoolmate.
The Manitowoc Pilot, November 4, 1897


LOUISE DEVEREUX

Louise G. Devereux, age 80, of 1235 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died on Monday, 
Sept. 1, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Louise was born on March 9, 1928, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late 
Louis and Lillian (Graycarek) Guex. She attended schools in Denmark and Manitowoc, 
and graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1946.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Richard Guex and John Guex; 
and three sisters: Marion Craft; Jeanette Beck; and Elaine Anderson.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at noon at the Jens 
Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc. Deacon Jim Sustman 
will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Mishicot.
Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of services at noon.
The family would like to thank the staff of Homecare Health and Hospice Service 
for the compassionate care given to Louise over the past years, and the staff at 
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for their care and kindness during her last months.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 11, 2008


KATHLEEN M. "KATHY" DEWEY

Mrs. Robert Kathleen Mary Ignera Dewey, age 43, of 13434 Lakeshore Road, Two 
Rivers, died early Tuesday morning, November 1, 1994, at home after a lengthy 
illness.
Funeral Services will e 11 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 1994, at Holy Redeemer 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacker will officiate at the Mass 
of Christian Burial.
She was born in Manitowoc August 4, 1951, daughter of Kenneth and Mary Ann 
Gruber Ignera. She attended St. Boniface Catholic Grade School and graduated 
from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1969. She married Robert 
Dewey at St. Boniface Catholic Church on October 23, 1971.
Survivors include her husband, Robert, her parents, Kenneth and Mary Ann Ignera, 
Manitowoc; two daughters, Lisa Phillips and special friend, Jim Meissner, Two 
Rivers, Bobbie Jo, at home; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Robert Ignera, 
Steven (Lori) Ignera, Michael (Sally) Ignera, all of Manitowoc; one granddaughter, 
Brittany.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 .m. TONIGHT and 
Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a 
prayer service this evening at 7 p.m.
Kathy was a thoughtful and caring mother, wife and grandmother. The family wishes 
to say a special thank you to the staff of Holy Family Hospital, Family Service 
Home Care and Dr. John T. Goswitz.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2, 1994  P. A2
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[cremation]


CLARA DIRKMAN

Mrs. Walter Dirkman, 60, of route 1, Mishicot, died Wednesday at Holy 
Family hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer 
funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic church 
in Mishicot, the Rev. George Beth will officiate with burial in Holy 
Cross church cemetery in Mishicot.
Mrs. Dirkman, nee Clara Heinzen, was born in Iowa in 1890 and came to 
Wisconsin with her parents when she was a child. She lived in Alverno 
until her marriage to Walter Dirkman in 1913, and they lived at route 1, 
Mishicot. Mr. Dirkman died in 1930. 
Survivors are five daughters, Ruth and Maybell of Los Angeles, Calif., 
Helen of Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard Thomas of Wausau, Mrs. Robert Szmanda 
of Milwaukee; two sons, Edmund of Mishicot and Paul of Menchalville; 
brother, Herbert Heinzen of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Ebsch 
of Menominee, Mich., Mrs. Carter Kuhl of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ray Benschawel 
of Manitowoc. One daughter preceded her mother in death.
Mrs. Dirkman was a member of the Altar society at Holy Cross church and 
of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Friends may call at the funeral home 
after 2 p.m. Friday and the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 22, 1951  P. 18


EDMUND V. DIRKMANN SR.

Edmund Dirkmann Sr., 65, of ?0606 Chernes Rd., Mishicot, died Saturday morning 
Feb. 24, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home and 11 am. 
at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl Brouchard will officiate 
and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Dirkmann was born Jan. 28, 1915, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Walter and Clara Heinzen. He farmed and was employed at Manitowoc Engineering 
for many years. He married Marion Gerl Surtus June 4, 1952, at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Marion; three sons, Edmund Birkmann Jr., of Route 2, 
Manitowoc, David and Donald Dirkmann of Mishicot; two step-sons, Thomas Surtus 
of Sheboygan and James Surtus of Menominee Falls; a daughter Mary Beth Dirkmann 
of Lancaster, Pa.; a brother Paul of Kellnersville; five sisters, Maybel and 
Helen Dirkmann, Mrs. Robert Ruth LaPorte all of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Richard 
(Lorraine) Thomas of Wausau, Mrs. Robert (Lucille) Smanda Sr. of East Troy, Wis., 
two grandchildren. A infant sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot after 4 p.m. Monday, memorial 
service 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 1980 P.3


WALTER DIRKMAN

Complications Take Life of W. Dirkman.
Complications yesterday afternoon at 3:45 o’clock claimed the life 
of Walter Dirkman, Two Rivers farmer, at the family homestead where 
he had resided for the past 16 years. He would have been 42 years 
of age tomorrow. 
Born in the town of Kossuth on October 22, 1888, Dirkman was a lifelong 
county resident. He attended schools of the vicinity and on October 28, 
1913, he married Miss Clara Heinzen. He leaves seven children, Ruth, 
Mabel, Lorraine, Lucile, Helen, Edmund and Paul, all at home; his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Workman, Manitowoc; a brother John on the family 
farm; and five sisters, Miss Katherine, Milwaukee, Mrs. F. J. Lallensack, 
Mrs. Paul Holsbach, and Sisters Valentia and Edmund of the Holy Family 
convent. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Catholic 
Knights. 
Funeral services will be held from the home at 9:30 o’clock and from the 
Holy Cross Church at Mishicot at 10 o’clock Thursday morning with Father 
Gonnering officiating. Interment will take place in the church cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 21, 1930


ANNA DREWS

ONE OF EARLIEST SETTLERS OF COUNTY CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Frederick Drews, Mishicot, Mother of Otto Drews, this City, 
Passes Away at Advanced Age of 81 Yeas (sic)
Mrs. Frederick Drews, one of the first settlers in this section of Manitowoc 
county, died at her home at Mishicot Saturday at the advanced ages of 81 years. 
Mrs. Drews was in fair health up to within a month of her demise when she began 
to fail. Death was due to pulmonary hemorrhages.
Mrs. Drews was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Oct. 8, 1835 and came with 
her husband to Mishicott (sic) in 1856, settling on a farm where she had since 
resided. On Nov. 1, this year, Mr. and Mrs. Drews celebrated the sixtieth 
anniversary of their wedding.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Drews is survived by five sons and two daughters, 
Richard and Henry of Cooperstown; August and Otto of this city; Rudolph of 
Bonners Ferry, Ida.; Mrs. August Stueck and Mrs. Nick Eller of Mishicot.
The funeral will be held from the German Lutheran church at Mishicot Tuesday 
afternoon at 1:30.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 27, 1916 P. 8


AUGUST DREWS

August Drews, 84, of 816 North Ninth street, former police chief, died last night 
following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in the Mishicot cemetery.
Mr. Drews was born in Mishicot in 1864 and in 1885 married Miss Lena Stueck. He 
operated a hotel in Mishicot for a number of years and moved to this city in 1904. 
He was named police chief here in 1905, succeeding the late Jerome Pierce. He 
retired from the force in 1908 and for a number of years was employed at the Aluminum 
Goods company. He had been retired for a number of years. Mrs. Drews died 12 years 
ago.
Survivors are a brother, Henry of Reedsburg, Wis., who observed his 92nd birthday 
today; and a sister, Mrs. Nic Erler of Mishicot. The body may be viewed at the funeral 
home after 4 p.m. Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 18, 1948  P. 2
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Funeral services for August Drews, 84 (photo), former police chief who 
died Wednesday night, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body 
may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 19, 1948 P. 2
(Note: Cemetery office says he is not buried in Evergreen)
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August Drews, the democratic candidate for sheriff, is a native of 
this county. He was born and reared at Mishicot, where he attended 
the public schools. He is about forty years old. 
For the past two years he has been a resident of this city. During 
the last twelve years, preceding his removal to Manitowoc, he was 
proprietor of the Drews Hotel at Mishicot, and prior to the time of 
his engaging in the hotel business he was an agent for farm machinery. 
At present he is employed by the Eagle Manufacturing company of 
Appleton. 
He is in every way well fitted for the office of sheriff and merits 
the hearty support of the democratic voters of the county.
The Manitowoc Pilot, October 20, 1904 p.1
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Aug. Drews of Mishicot was quite severely injured last Wednesday in a runaway. 
He had stepped into his buggy for a drive but before he could grasp the reins 
his team started off on a run. He was thrown out and dragged for some distance 
and was severely bruised, especially about his face and shoulders.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 15, 1902
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news article;
MISHICOT NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Drews and a party of 3 ladies and 3 gentlemen friends of 
Milwaukee, started out early this morning on a fishing tour, but when they got 
on the steep hill near the saw mill, about 2 miles out from Mishicot, the neck 
yoke straps broke and the spirited team of blacks plunged wildly down the steep 
incline. Had it not been for the cool head and extraordinary presence of mind 
of Mr. J.A. Nelson, who was driving, it is highly probable that the entire party 
would have been dashed to pieces on the large rocks below. As it was, Nelson 
swung the colts from one side of the road to the other until he finally succeeded 
in overturning the bus and spilling out the occupants who all escaped injury 
beyond a few bruises with the single exception of Mr. Nelson who is quite seriously 
hurt. After the collapse the horses broke away from the wagon but stopped on the 
other side of the bridge. A carriage was secured by Mr. Drews and Mr. Nelson was 
taken to Mishicot where, he is now resting easily under the care of Dr. Karnoff, 
although it will be many weeks before he will be out again. The entire party speak 
in glowing tones of the courage Nelson displayed in sticking to his horses until 
every one was safe. As it is, the accident was bad enough, but it is fearful to 
contemplate what might have been.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 6, 1897


EMMA DREWS

MISHICOT, Sept. 30th 1872
Ed. Tribune-Allow me to correct the statement given in your last issue regarding 
the sad calamity which befell the family of our neighbor Mr. Drews. About noon 
Thursday of last week his house was struck by lightning, instantly killing his 
youngest daughter, a girl about five years of age, who was at the time standing 
near the stove. An infant son playing on the floor on the other side of the stove 
was injured; while Mrs. Drews and her other daughter in an adjoinining (sic) room 
were both prostrated by the bolt; the former recovering her senses in a short time, 
while the latter lay insensible half an hour or more, and for some time was 
supposed to be killed. The house was entirely consumed by fire started by the 
electricity. Mr. Drews and his two oldest sons were away a short distance at some 
neighbor's threshing. The alarm was given by Mrs. Drews to a neighbor just across 
the street who instantly started for help, which soon arrived, saving a considerable 
portion of the bedding and furniture. The building was entirely consumed and is 
probably a total loss to the owner; having been but partially insured in the Dodge 
Co. Mut. Ins. Co.
Respectfully yours, M.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thursday, October 3, 1872 P. 4
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STRUCK BY LIGHTNING - During the heavy storm of lightning and thunder 
on Tuesday noon last, the dwelling house of Frederick Drews, near Mishicott, 
was struck by the subtle fluid, a two year old child of Mr. Drews being instantly 
killed, another one was somewhat injured, and most of the family more or less 
prostrated.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Wis., Tuesday, October 1, 1972 pg. 3
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(The stone d. date is off by a year)


FRIEDRICH DREWS

MANITOWOC – 
Frederick Drews, pioneer settler of Mishicott and veteran of the 
Civil War, father of Otto Drews, superintendent of the county asylum, 
died at the home of his son here at the advanced age of 84 years. 
During the Civil War, he was a member of Company E, 27th Wisconsin 
Volunteers, and was discharged because of disability from injuries 
which bothered him in after life. Five sons and two daughters survive. 
Capital Times, Madison, Wisconsin, Tuesday, June 18, 1918.
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Notes from Mishicot:
Frederick Drews, father of Otto Drews, Superintendent of the County Insane Asylum, 
died last Thursday night at the home of his son, Otto, at Manitowoc, with whom he 
had been making his home. He was 84 years of age. The deceased was born in Germany 
in 1834 and came to this country in 1855 locating at Two Rivers. He worked in a 
sawmill in Mishicot for many years and later purchased a tract of land near the 
village. He held various town offices and was the first constable of Mishicot. When 
the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in Company E, 27th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry 
and served a year and a half before being discharged on account of injuries received 
on the firing line. He is survived by seven children, Henry and Richard of Cooperstown, 
Rudolph of Idaho, August and Otto of Manitowoc and Mrs. August Stueck and Mrs. Nic 
Eller, both of Mishicot. His wife died a few years ago.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon and interment was in the cemetery here beside 
the grave of his wife. He was a member of the G.A.R. Post of Two River and members 
of this post attended the funeral.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 20, 1918


LENA DREWS

Mrs. August Drews, 77, died this afternoon at the home, 816 North 
Ninth Street. She had been confined to her bed for more than a year. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the home. Burial 
will be in the Mishicot Cemetery.
Mrs. Drews, nee Lena Stueck, was born in the town of Kossuth near 
Francis Creek and was married to August Drews in 1884. Mr. and Mrs. 
Drews located at Mishicot where they engaged in the hotel and tavern 
business for many years. Thirty-four years ago, they moved to this 
city where they have since resided. The widower survives. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 12, 1937 
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Funeral services for Mrs. August Drews, who died yesterday afternoon, 
will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the home, 816 North Ninth Street, 
and at 2 o’clock from the First Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the 
Mishicot Cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home from Thursday 
noon until the hour of the services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1937 
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Mrs. August Drews nee Stueck (v.31 p.441)
Wife of August Drews
Nov. 27, 1861-Oct. 12, 1937
Daughter of Fred Stueck and Anna (both born Germany)
Born at Francis Creek
Died from "apoplexy"
Buried at Mishicot


ROBERT H. DUPREY

Robert Dupey (sic), 46, of 414 Church St., Mishicot, died unexpectedly Monday, 
afternoon at Two Rivers Community Hospital, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home and 10:30 
a.m at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will 
officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Military graveside rites will be 
accorded Mr. Duprey by Mishicot VFW Post NO. 7753.
Mr. Duprey was born May 6, 1931, at Two Rivers, son of the late Euclide Duprey 
and Ruth Schafalke Duprey. He married Alice Henfer Aug. 22, 1953, at St. Luke 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Duprey was a veteran of the Korean conflict and 
received the Purple Heart award. He was employed at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 
and was a member of Mishicot VFW Post No. 7753, disabled Veterans and Knights of 
Columbus council 4807.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, James, of Manitowoc and Eugene and Jon, 
at home; a daughter, Mrs. Lee (Barbara) Ahlswede, of Rt. 1, Brussels; his mother, 
of Manitowoc; six brothers, Donald, Richard and Dennis, of Manitowoc, Fred and 
Gary, of Two Rivers and Charles, of Phoenix, Ariz., and six sisters, Sister Diane, 
of New Jersey, Mrs. J.C. (Rosalind) Michaels, of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Charles 
(Mary Alice) Nickles, Mrs. Carol Helgeson and Mrs. Gary (Judy) Rebarchek, of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Paul (Audrey) Gomez, of Peoria, Ariz.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday, where a parish 
memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 1977 P. 3


ADOLPH DVORAK

Adolph Dvorak, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate and burial will be in 
Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Mr. Dvorak was born June 22, 1905 in the Town of Mishicot, son of the 
late Adolph and Emma Janda Dvorak. He married Martha Ihlenfeldt Dec. 28, 
1926. He was a lifetime farmer. He was a member of Modern Woodman and a 
former board member of the Tisch Mills Public School.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, (private); three daughters, 
(private), and 23 grandchildren. A son, Milton, and a brother preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, July 24, 1974  P. 23


ALVIN J. DVORAK

Alvin Dvorak, 78, of the Village of Mishicot, died early Saturday morning, July 25, 
1987 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Lambert Funeral 
Home and 11 am at Holy Cross Catholic church, Mishicot. Msgr. James Feely will 
officiate and burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Mr. Dvorak was born September 20, 1908 in Barron County, Wisconsin, son of the late 
John P. and Mary Malachek Dvorak. He moved to Mishicot with his family in 1919. He 
married Sylvia Vraney on February 28, 1935 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek.  Mr. Dvorak was employed in Mishicot and Casco as a Master Barber. He built, 
owned and operated Badger Bowl in Mishicot from 1935 to 1947. He was Manager of 
Standard Lumber Company, Francis Creek and then employed for 20 years at Braun Lumber 
Company until retiring. He was a charter member of the Mishicot Lions club, served on 
the Mishicot Village Board and was a member and the first president of Mishicot 
Sportsmens Club.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; four daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Dr. James 
Plos of Oshkosh, Eileen and Walter Hanmann of Casco, Jean and Dr. Robert Horn of DePere 
and Judith and Lionel Bain of Los Angeles, California; a brother, Harvey Dvorak Sr. of 
Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Glorian) Johnson of Green Bay and Mrs. Eunice LaHar 
of St. Petersburg, Florida; and seven grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a 
grandson and a sister.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Monday where a memorial service 
will be at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., July 26, 1987 page 21
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(20 Sept. 1908/July 1987/SSDI)


CAROLINE DVORAK

Caroline R. Dvorak, age 90, of 4705 W. Whitetail Ct., Manitowoc, entered 
into eternal rest on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at the Whitetail Estates. 
She was born March 26, 1919, in the town of Gibson to the late Alphonse 
and Clara Kronforst Rhein and has been a lifelong area resident. She was 
a 1936 graduate of the Mishicot High School, and graduated from the 
Milwaukee Accredited Beauty School. Caroline married Ralph Dvorak on 
Oct. 19, 1944, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. He preceded her 
in death on Nov. 4, 1974. She owned and operated the Vogue Beauty Salon 
in Mishicot, and later worked for the New Image Salon in Manitowoc.
She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Altar Society of 
the church. She was also a member of the VFW Kempen-Staudinger-Terens Post 
No. 7753 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bingo, and spending time 
with her family, especially with her grandchildren.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her husband, she also was preceded in death by a son, David 
Dvorak, a sister and brother-in-law, Norma and Carl Owart, three brothers-
in-law, Marvin Peltier, Donald and Delmar Dvorak, two sisters-in-law, 
Patricia Rhein, and Irene Rau, and by a daughter-in-law, Colette Dvorak.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, 
at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. Paul Paider 
officiating, with burial to follow in the Holy Cross Parish Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Tuesday at the church, until 
the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. 
The Dvorak family would like to extend a very special thank you to (private)
and the entire staff of the Whitetail estates for the past 12 years of 
excellent care, love and concerns shown to Caroline and our entire family. 
Your kindness will always be remembered.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 24, 2009


DAVID DVORAK

David Dvorak Dies of Injuries 
Death Follows Automobile Crash 
David Dvorak, 14, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, who was critically injured in 
a collision of cars driven by (private) a Rt. 1, Mishicot youth at 
the intersection of highway 163 and a town road a mile north of 
Mishicot, died at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, at 3 p.m. Friday, 
where he had been treated for head injuries.
Dvorak was a passenger in a car driven by (private) which collided 
with a car driven by (private). (line omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Specht Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, the 
Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Mishicot. 
David was born July 8, 1948, a son of Ralph and Caroline Rhein Dvorak. 
He attended Holy Cross Parochial School at Mishicot and was a freshman 
at Mishicot Community High School, where he was one of the top ranking 
students scholastically. He was also active in sports at the high 
school 
Besides his parents and brother, he leaves two other brothers, (private); 
his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Rhein, of Mishicot, 
and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Joseph Dvorak, of Mishicot.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:30 p.m. Sunday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 27, 1962   P. 1


DONALD DVORAK

Donald Dvorak, 55, of the Village of Mishicot, died early Sunday morning, 
September 1, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. this Tuesday morning at Holy Cross Catholic 
Church, Mishicot. Msgr. James Feely officiate and burial was in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Mishicot. Military graveside rites were conducted by Mishicot VFW 
Post.
Mr. Dvorak was born August 31, 1930, at Mishicot, son of the late Joseph and 
Josephine Karas Dvorak. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean 
Conflict and operated the Badger Grill in Mishicot until the time of his 
illness. Mr. Dvorak was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Mishicot 
VFW Post 7753.
Survivors include a brother, Delmar Dvorak of Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Clyde 
(Irene) Rau of Mishicot; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Caroline Dvorak of Manitowoc 
and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, was in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 1985 P. 3
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(31 Aug. 1930/Sep. 1985/SSDI)


JOHN P. DVORAK

John P. Dvorak, 100, former Mishicot resident, died Sunday morning in Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday in 
Lambert Funeral Home and 11 am in Holy Cross Catholic church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Mr. Dvorak was born June 26, 1878 in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Joseph and Mary Skarivoda Dvorak, moving with his mother in 1898 to Barron 
County in northern Wisconsin. He married Mary Malachek in 1907 and returned 
to Mishicot in 1919, farming until his retirement in 1943. Mr. Dvorak had 
resided in Green Bay, Mishicot, Two Rivers and Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Dvorak preceded him in death December, 1962.
Survivors include two sons, Alvin and Harvey of Mishicot; two daughters, Mrs. 
Norman (Eunice) LaHar of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Robert W. (Glorian) 
Johnson of Green Bay; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A daughter, 
a brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Lambert Funeral Home after 4 pm Tuesday where a memorial 
service will be at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 4, 1978 page 3
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(26 June 1879/Dec. 1978/SSDI)
(Note: His stone and obituary both say he was born in 1878)


JOSEPH DVORAK   (d. 1943)

Joseph Dvorak, 55, lifelong resident of Mishicot, died Tuesday 
evening at 10:30 at the municipal hospital in Two Rivers. He had 
been in poor health since a farm mishap in October. 
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o’clock from 
the Specht Funeral Home in Mishicot and at 9 a.m. from the Holy 
Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot with the Rev. Joseph Van Bogart 
officiating. Interment will be in the Mishicot Cemetery. 
Mr. Dvorak was town supervisor at one time and was a member of the 
town board for several terms. He was also a deputy sheriff for some 
years. He engaged in farming. He was born in Mishicot on Feb 5, 1888. 
In 1909, he was married to Miss Josephine Karas.
Survivors are the widow; three sons, Corporal Ralph Dvorak in England 
and Delmar and Donald at home; one daughter, Mrs. Clyde Rau, of this 
city; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Hoffman of Arcadia, California, Mrs. 
Anna Roemer of this city, Mrs. Charles Schroeder of Cornell, Wis., 
and Mrs. Mary Fencil of Chicago; and two grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home at the time of the services 
and the rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 15, 1943.
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Friends of Mr. Joseph Dvorak and Miss Josie Karas were surprised last Thursday 
to hear of their wedding in Manitowoc. However, a large number of friends 
learned of the affair and greeted them in the usual manner that night.
The Reporter, Sat., June 5, 1909 


JOSEPHINE DVORAK

Mrs. Josephine Dvorak, 93, of 102 Washington St., Mishicot, died early Sunday 
morning, December 26, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. 
The Rev. Jerry Peters will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Dvorak was born Dec. 11, 1889, in the Town of Two Creeks, daughter of the late 
Frank and Anna Schleis Karas. She was married to Joseph Dvorak May 20, 1909, at 
Manitowoc. They farmed most of their lives. He preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1943. 
Mrs. Dvorak was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and Altar Society of the 
church.
Survivors include two sons, Delmar and Donald and a daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Irene) 
Rau of Mishicot; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Caroline Dvorak of Manitowoc; a sister, 
Mrs. Lucille Henrickson of Two Rivers, five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 
Two sons, a grandson, a great grandson, two brothers and four sisters preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon. The Altar Society Rosary will be at 7 o'clock and a memorial service 
will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1982 P. 3
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(11 Dec. 1889/Dec. 1982/SSDI)
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Friends of Mr. Joseph Dvorak and Miss Josie Karas were surprised last Thursday 
to hear of their wedding in Manitowoc. However, a large number of friends 
learned of the affair and greeted them in the usual manner that night.
The Reporter, Sat., June 5, 1909


KATERINA DVORAK

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 08 Oct.) 
Death last Friday morning in her home here of Mrs. Jos. Dworak from stomach 
cancer. She had been ill for a year and death came as a release… She leaves 
her husband, 4 daughters and one son, all grown. Three of the daughters are 
married. The funeral was held Monday morning from the local Catholic Church 
with a large number of mourners.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Oct. 1907 
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Mrs. J. Dworack (sic) at her home on Friday morning, after several months 
illness. She was one of the old residents of our burg and was highly respected 
and loved by all who knew her. Her funeral took place from the Holy Cross church 
on Monday morning. She was 52 years old and leaves a husband and several children 
to mourn her loss. We sympathize with the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 10, 1907


MARTHA DVORAK

Mrs. Martha Dvorak, 83, 17016 Saxonburg Rd., Mishicot, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 
1990. She was born October 10, 1906, Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late 
Albert and Mary Lambert Ihlenfeldt. She married Adolph Dvorak on December 28, 
1926. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Mishicot. He preceded her in 
death in July of 1974.
Survivors include three sons, Roland and Gordon both of Two Rivers, Robert of 
Sturgeon Bay; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Jeanette) Nemeth, Tisch Mills, Mrs. 
Rudy (Grace) Novitski, Mishicot, Mrs. Ray (Betty) Swagel, Kewaunee, 23 
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, 
Milton.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald 
Helgerson officiating with burial at Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Sept. 20, 1990


MARY DVORAK

Mrs. John P. Dvorak, 75, of Mishicot, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at her home. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Specht Funeral Home, 
Mishicot and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Anthony 
Betley officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot.
Mrs. Dvorak was born Mary Malachek on December 6, 1886, the daughter of the late 
Margaret Sladtky and Joseph Malachek in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County. She 
married John P. Dvorak, Oct. 8, 1907 at Rice Lake where the couple resided on a 
farm for 12 years. They then moved to the Town of Mishicot where they farmed until 
retirement in 1943 when they moved to the village where she resided since. She was 
a member of the Altar Society of Holy Cross Church.
Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Francis Rollo and Mrs. Robert 
Johnson of Green Bay; two sons, Alwin and Harvey of Mishicot; 10 grandchildren 
and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. 
Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, Dec. 1, 1962


MILTON F. DVORAK

Corporal Dvorak Killed in Korea. (Photo) 
MISHICOT – Cpl. Milton F. Dvorak of Mishicot was accidentally killed 
recently while serving with the Armed Forces in Korea. The accident 
occurred in a rock quarry near Yonchon, Korea. Cpl. Dvorak was helping 
to load trucks in the quarry when the mishap occurred. He was trying 
to remove a water can from under the chute used in loading rock into 
the trucks when the chute collapsed. Dvorak was partially buried and 
killed instantly. 
Dvorak, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Dvorak, Rt. 1, Mishicot, 
was recently graduated from the Far East Command Chemical School. He 
had been in Korea only a few months. 
He entered the Army in May, 1951, took his basic training at Fort 
Leonard Wood, Mo., and was sent to Japan early this year. Arrangements 
are being made to ship the body home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 21, 1952
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HOLD MILITARY RITES, MISHICOT. 
Military funeral services were conducted by the Kempen-Staudinger-
Terens Post No. 7753, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at 2 p.m. Saturday 
for Cpl. Milton Dvorak at the Specht Funeral Home, the Rev. Ronald 
Miller officiating. Pallbearers included Otto Engelbrecht, Lester 
Eslinger, Joseph Fabian, Jr., James Kolarik, Erwin Tesarik and Milton 
Guex. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 4, 1952


RALPH J. DVORAK

Ralph J. Dvorak, 59, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Monday evening at home. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. 
Earl Brouchoud will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Mr. Dvorak was born April 14, 1915, at Mishicot, son of Joseph and 
Josephine Karers Dvorak. He was a veteran of World War II. He married 
Caroline Rhein Oct. 19, 1944, at Holy Cross Church. He was in the 
cattle buying and trucking business for several years before becoming 
a real estate broker and auctioneer. In 1957, he established Hilltop 
Realty in partnership with Robert Brandl. In 1964, he established his 
own realty, The Dvorak Realty. During this past year Michael Scheuer 
has been associated with Mr. Dvorak. He was a supervisor of Mishicot 
Town Board and Manitowoc County Board and co-chairman of the County 
highway committee. He was a member of Manitowoc County Board of 
Realtors and Knights of Columbus Council 4807.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, (private); his mother and two 
brothers, Delmar and Donald, and a sister, Mrs. Clyde Rau, of Mishicot. 
His father and a son, David, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Wednesday, where 
a memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, November 5, 1974  P. 12


SYLVIA M. DVORAK

Sylvia Mary Vraney Dvorak Sylvia Mary Vraney Dvorak, age 95, of 413 Third St., 
Casco, and former Mishicot resident, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, 
Sept. 12, 2006, at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, 
at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. Paul Paider officiating, 
with burial to follow in the Mishicot Public Cemetery. 
Sylvia was born May 19, 1911, to the late Joseph and Julia Cherney Vraney. She 
was raised with her five brothers: Roy, Victor, Ervin, Joseph and Milton on the 
family farm in the settlement of Riefs Mills, where she attended Palm Grove 
District Three Grade School. She married Alvin Joseph Dvorak on Feb. 28, 1935, 
at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. He preceded her in death on July 25, 
1987. The family resided in Mishicot, where she and her husband built, owned and 
operated the Badger Bowl of Mishicot. Sylvia was an artistically gifted person who 
played the piano well, sang with a strong operatic voice, painted in three mediums, 
and made pottery. She was also a competent gardener and a great cook and baker. 
She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law: Doris and James R. Plos, 
of Scottsdale, Ariz.; Eileen Hanmann, of Casco; Jean and Robert L. Horn, of De Pere; 
Judith and Lionel Bain, of Los Angeles, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 11 great-
grandchildren. She is further survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law: Joseph 
and Clara Vraney, and Milton and Helen Vraney, all of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. 
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by a 
grandchild: Bobby Horn; her three brothers: Roy, Victor and Ervin; and by her son-
in-law: Walter Hanmann. 
Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church 
in Mishicot, until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening 
visitation.
Newspaper not cited. 


VIVIAN DVORAK

Mishicot - Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Halada attended the funeral of the daughter of 
J. Dvorak on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Skubal attended the funeral of the 
daughter of J. Dvorak on Monday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thurs., Dec. 11, 1924 page 6