PROGRESSIVE FARMERS CEMETERY/TISCH MILLS PUBLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES

EVELYN ALLEN

Mrs. Harold Allen, 57, of Tisch Mills, died unexpectedly at her home 
Thursday evening.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, the Rev. Charles Freuden officiating. Burial will be in Tisch 
Mills Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Allen, nee Evelyn Schreiber, was born in July of 1912 at Horicon, a 
daughter of the late Otto and Anna Schreiber. She was married in October 
of 1944 at Juneau to Harold Allen. For the past years the couple had resided 
at Tisch Mills.
Besides her husband, she leaves two brother, William and Levi Schreiber of 
Horicon. A daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Saturday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 24, 1970


HAROLD ALLEN

Harold Allen, 63, of Rt. 2, Kewaunee, died Thursday at Kewaunee 
Memorial Hospital, Kewaunee. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. 
Wednesday at the Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee. The Rev. Rudolph 
Kerch will officiate and burial will be in Tisch Mills public 
cemetery. 
He married Evelyn Schrieber and she preceded him in death in January 
of 1970. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 23, 1970
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(18 Dec 1906/Nov 1970/SSDI)


ALVINA BARTA

Alvina Barta
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Alvina Barta
Event Type Death
Event Date 1899
Event Place Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place Two Creeks, Man. Co., Wis.
Gender Female
Age 0
Marital Status Single
Race W
Birth Date 18 Mar 1899
Birth Year (Estimated) 1899
Birthplace Two Creeks, Man. Co., Wis.
Burial Place Tisch Mills, Wis.
Cemetery Public Cemetery
Father's Name Peter Barta
Father's Birthplace Two Creeks, Wis.
Mother's Name Alvina Barta
Mother's Birthplace Two Rivers, Wis.
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(County death index:
Alvina Barta/d. Mar. 22, 1899/v.6 p.145)
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(1900 Two Creeks census:
Peter Barta age 36; wife Alvina age 31 had 3 children, 1 living;
Raymond age 5 b. 1894)


ANNA BARTA DOUBEK    (d. 1961)

Mrs. Anton Doubek, 56, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Thursday night at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient since April 10.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will be in Tisch 
Mills National Cemetery.
Mrs. Doubek, nee Ann Hanek, was born March 15, 1905, in the Town of Mishicot, 
daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Radey Hanek. She was married June 21, 
1921, at Manitowoc to Frank Barta who died in 1940. She then was married June 17, 
1942, to Anton Doubek at Manitowoc.
Besides her husband she leaves three daughters, Mrs. George Demell of Watersmeet, 
Mich., Mrs. Gerald Berg of Kewaunee and Mrs. Wallace Zimmerhakel of Mishicot; a 
son, Raymond Barta of Kewaunee; five sisters, Mrs. Catherine Heath and Mrs. Henry 
Klotz of Manitowoc; Mrs. Stephen Johanek of Maribel, Mrs. Bert Shefchek of 
Mishicot and Mrs. Lloyd Jorgenson of Rio Creek, Wis., and 12 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 21, 1961  P. M15
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Justice Joseph Schroeder on Tuesday morning united Miss Anna Hanek of Mishicot 
and Fr. Barta Jr. of this city in marriage. The ceremony was performed in the 
presence of friends and relatives. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Hanek of Mishicot and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barta Sr. Mr. 
and Mrs. Barta will make their home in this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 23, 1921


BETTY L. BARTA

Betty L. Barta, 75, formerly of Oakfield and of 524 Water St., Chilton, died 
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Appleton Medical Center, Appleton.
She was born in the town of Calumet, Fond du Lac County, on Feb. 15, 1932, the 
daughter of Emil and Louisa Freund Gerner.
On Sept. 30, 1950, Betty married Raymond F. Barta at Holy Trinity Catholic 
Church, Jericho. Ray preceded her in death on May 7, 2005.
Betty enjoyed playing bingo and being a helping hand to friends and family. She 
especially liked playing dominos with her grandchildren.
Survivors include five children, Daniel (Luana) Barta of Green Valley, Ariz., 
David (Sharon) Barta of Rosendale, Donald (Darlene) Barta of Chilton, Donna 
(Rick) Kloehn of New Holstein and Debra (David) Resler of Sturgeon Bay; 12 
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She is further survived by two 
brothers, Elroy Gerner of Portage and Don (Rosie) Gerner of Minnesota.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; five brothers, Emmett, 
Robert, Sylvester, Lester and Corbin; and one sister, Lou Harlow.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, 
Feb. 2, 2008, at Uecker-witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave., Fond du Lac.
Services: A Liturgy of the Word Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, 
Feb. 2, 2008, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Joseph Coerber officiating. 
Cremation has taken place with inurnment at Tisch Mills at a later date.
"Special thanks to the medical staff of Calumet Medical Center, Chilton; Appleton 
Medical Center, Appleton; and the Dialysis of Center, Kaukauna.
Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and 
guestbook may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.
Fond Du Lac, Commonwealth Reporter, Wednesday, January 30, 2008  P. A4


ESTHER BARTA

Mrs. Otto (Esther) Barta, 81, route 1, Denmark, died Sunday, March 13, 1988 at 
her home. She was born August 27, 1906 in Denmark, daughter of the late Nels 
and Anna (Peterson) Hansen. Mrs. Barta was a lifelong resident of the area where 
she and her husband farmed.
Survivors include her husband, Otto, one daughter, Lois (Barta) Phelps, Green Bay; 
seven grandchildren, Kristine, Kathryn, Thomas, Frederick, Joseph, Mary and Karen; 
12 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Agnes Peltier, Mishicot. She was 
preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. 
Services were Wednesday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, with Rev. Frank Tobisch 
officiating. Burial was in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thursday- March 17, 1988


FRANK BARTA    (d. 1940)

Frank Barta, Jr., 43, town of Mishicot farmer, died early this morning at the 
Two Rivers hospital. He had been in ill health for the past six weeks.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the farm 
home. Burial will be in the Tisch Mills cemetery.
Mr. Barta was born Aug. 14, 1897 in the town of Mishicot and resided there all 
his life. On June 21, 1921 he married Miss Anna Hanek.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Eleanore and Helen at home; one son, 
Raymond, at home; his father, Frank Barta, Sr., of Denmark; three brothers, Otto 
of Denmark, and Edward and Wenzel of Two Creeks; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Karl 
of Kewaunee, Mrs. Oliver Barnard of Ne_pelen?, Wash., and Mrs. Frank Naidl and 
Mrs. John Jung of Whitelaw. 
The body will be taken to the farm home tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 7, 1940  P. 2
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Justice Joseph Schroeder on Tuesday morning united Miss Anna Hanek of Mishicot 
and Fr. Barta Jr. of this city in marriage. The ceremony was performed in the 
presence of friends and relatives. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Hanek of Mishicot and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barta Sr. Mr. 
and Mrs. Barta will make their home in this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 23, 1921


FRANK BARTA    (d. 1951)

Frank Barta, 90, died suddenly Thursday noon at the home of his son, Otto, 
town of New Denmark.
Mr. Barta, born in 1860, came to this country from Europe at the age of nine 
years. Since that time he has made his home in West Kewaunee, Wis., Mishicot 
and the town of New Denmark. He was a farmer until his retirement 12 years 
ago when he moved to New Denmark to make his home with his son. His wife, the 
former Anna Dworak, died in 1947.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Knutson funeral 
home, Denmark, Rev. J. H. Thomsen officiating. Burial will be in Tisch Mills 
public cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, Otto, and Wenzel and Edward, both of Two Creeks; 
four daughters, Mrs. John Jung and Mrs. Frank Knedl, both of Whitelaw, Mrs. 
Oliver Barnard of Washington state, and Mrs. Frank Kail of West Kewaunee; 22 
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, until the time 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 2, 1951  P. 2


JOE BARTA

MISSING MAN’S BODY IS FOUND ON LAKE BEACH
Joseph Barta, Mishicot Farm Hand, Declared a Suicide By Coroner Rau.
The body of Joseph Barta, 37, town of Mishicot farm hand missing 
since last Sunday night, was found by two boys on the beach two 
miles south of Two Creeks late Thursday afternoon.
Barta is believed to have carried out a threat he made last year 
that if he had another accident with his automobile, he would end 
his life. Last Sunday, Barta’s car figured in a slight accident, 
according to Wenzel Barta, a brother with whom Joseph made his home. 
He disappeared from the Barta farm shortly after. 
No Inquest Planned 
The body was found by two sons of John Berres whose farm runs to the 
shore of the lake at that point. The only mark on the body was a 
bruise on the forehead apparently resulting from the automobile 
accident. 
The Berres boys ran to the home to give the alarm. Coroner G.A. Rau, 
Two Rivers, who was summoned, pronounced Barta’s death a suicide. No 
inquest will be held the coroner announced after conferring with the 
sheriff and district attorney. 
The remains were removed to the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home at Two 
Rivers where the aged father, Frank Barta, identified the body. 
Barta was unmarried and according to some of his friends, said last 
year following an automobile accident that if he ever had another 
smashup, “It would be the end of me.” Wenzel Barta, Mishicot, the 
brother, said the second accident in which the dead man’s car was 
damaged, was not serious. 
Funeral Saturday 
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at one o’clock from 
the home of his brother, Frank Barta, in the town of Mishicot with 
interment in the Bohemian cemetery at Tisch Mills. 
Joseph Barta was born in the town of Mishicot Nov. 22, 1898, a son of 
Frank and the late Anna Dvorak Barta. For many years he worked as a 
farm hand on farms in the vicinity of his home. Last fall, he was 
hired by his brother Wenzel, with whom he made his home since. 
Besides his father, he leaves five sisters, Mrs. Anna Meyer, Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Lucy Jung, Whitelaw, Mrs. Antonie Karl, West Kewaunee, Mrs. Agnes 
Naidl, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Mayme Barnard of Nespelem, Wash.; and four 
brothers, Wenzel, town of Mishicot, Frank on the homestead farm; Otto 
of Denmark and Edward, also residing on the homestead farm. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 22, 1936 


MARIE BARTA

Two Creeks
Mrs. John Barta of this place died last Tuesday after a brief illness of only a few days. 
While an invalid all pains were taken by the family to calm and cherish their loving mother. 
All their efforts were in vain however. The deceased was sixty-five years old at the time of 
her death and survived her husband by a few years. She leaves a large family of children, 
all of whom have arrived at the age of maturity. Despite the weather, the funeral took place 
on Thursday of last week and was an unusually large one. 
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues, Sept. 3, 1895  
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Name: Mary Barta
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1880
Event Place: Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
Event Place (Original): Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 51
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Occupation: Keeping House
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Birth Year (Estimated): 1829
Birthplace: Czechoslovakia
Father's Birthplace: Czechoslovakia
Mother's Birthplace: Czechoslovakia
Sheet Letter: D
Sheet Number: 398
Person Number: 1
Volume: 1
Record Number: 19603341
Household	Role	Sex	Age	Birthplace
John Barta	Self	M	46	Czechoslovakia
Mary Barta	Wife	F	51	Czechoslovakia
Peter Barta	Son	M	17	Wisconsin, United States
Mary Barta	Daughter	F	15	Wisconsin, United States
Anna Barta	Daughter	F	13	Wisconsin, United States
Albert Barta	Son	M	10	Wisconsin, United States
Kate Barta	Mother	F	75	Czechoslovakia
"United States Census, 1880"
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*Note: Believe the death year transcription is in error.


OTTO BARTA

Mr. Otto Barta, age 91, of Barta Lane, Denmark, died Wednesday morning, June 12, 
1996, at his home following a brief illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, 1996, at Knutson-Cotter 
Funeral Home, 536 Cty. Hwy. "R", Denmark. Rev. Dennis L. Schatt will officiate 
with burial in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Otto was born March 19, 1905, in Mishicot, son of the late Frank and Anna Dvorak 
Barta and he lived and farmed in the Denmark area for 62 years. Mr. Barta and the 
former Esther C. Hansen were married June 26, 1929, in Denmark, and she preceded 
him in death in March of 1988.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Edward Phelps, Denmark; 
his grandchildren, Kris (Giovanni) Barohe-Adesia, Edmonton, Canada, Kathy (Jeff) 
Hanstaedt, Hartland, Wis., Tom (Janeen) Phelps, Green Bay, Fred (Debbie) Phelps, 
Green Bay, Karen Phelps, Green Bay, Joe (Joan) Phelps, Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mary 
(Al) Wesoloski, Abrams; 13 grandchildren; a sister, Mamie Barnard, Coulee Dam, 
Wash.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death 
by his wife, Esther, his parents, four sisters and five brothers.
Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, from 4-8 p.m. 
Thursday (TODAY), and after 1 p.m. on Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, June 13, 1996 P. A2


RAYMOND F. BARTA

Raymond F. Barta, 74, formerly of Oakfield, and of 524 Water St., Chilton, died 
Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton.
He was born on April 21, 1931, in Mishicot, the son of Frank and Anna Hanek Barta. 
On Sept. 30, 1950, he married Betty Lila Gerner at Holy Trinity Church, Jericho. 
After his marriage, he resided in Kewaunee, where he worked for Dworak Motors and 
drove school bus. In 1968, they moved to Oakfield, where he was employed with 
Mercury Marine, retiring after 23 years. After retirement, he moved to the Wausaukee 
area in 1990 and later to Chilton. 
Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at his cabin up north. He enjoyed 
helping people, and for the past three years, he enjoyed visiting with people and 
riding on his scooter around town.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Lila (Gerner) Barta of Chilton; five children, 
Daniel (Luana) Barta of Fond du Lac, David (Sharon) Barta of Rosendale, Donald 
(Darlene) Barta of Chilton, Donna (Rick) Kloehn of New Holstein and Debra (David) 
Resler of Sturgeon Bay; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three sisters, 
Eleanor (George) Demell of Whitelaw, Helen (Gerald) Berg of Kewaunee and Delores 
(Zimmie) Zimmerhakel of Mishicot.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Barta; and his stepfather, 
Anton Dobek.
Newspaper not cited


WENZEL BARTA

Wencil Barta, 61, of Route 1, Mishicot, a veteran of World War I, died
at his Town of Mishicot farm home Wednesday night following an illness
of several months.
Services are to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Klein and Stangel
Funeral Home in Two Rivers with the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating.
Burial will be in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
A son of the late Frank and Anna Dvorak Barta, the deceased was born
on the Town of Mishicot farm of his parents in 1890. With the exception
of several months of Army service during World War I, he spent his 
entire lifetime on the home farm. Since the death of their father a
year ago, Wencil and his brother, Edward, had operated the home farm.
The deceased had never married.
Surviving, in addition to the brother, Edward, is another brother, Otto,
of Denmark, and four sisters, Mrs. John Jung and Mrs. Frank Naidl of
Whitelaw, Mrs. Frank Karl of Kewaunee and Mrs. Oliver Barnard of Nesplem,
Wash.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday until time of
services Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 31, 1952  p.2
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TWO CREEKS FARMER IS BADLY BURNED
Wenzel Barta at Hospital After Losing Barn and Stock
Wenzel Barta, a well known farmer of Two Creeks, is at the hospital 
in a precarious condition as result of burns which he suffered Saturday 
when fire destroyed the large barn on his farm, together with a valuable 
team of horses, several cows and other stock and quantities of hay and 
grain. Explosion of a gasoline engine which back fired and set fire to 
the clothing of Mr. Barta and the barn threatened to cost the life of 
the owner. Mr. Barta was operating the engine and when the oil caught 
fire his clothing became a mass of flames. Shouting to his brother for 
aid Mr. Barta, who saw his barn threatened rolled himself in the snow 
and succeeded in extinguishing the flames. He then rushed to the barn 
to aid in attempt being made by his brother to rescue a valuable team 
of horses and other livestock but the attempt was futile, the flames 
having gained too much headway. The barn was completely destroyed 
together with all its contents and the loss is estimated at between 
$2000 and $3000 if not more. Mr. Barta’s attempt to rescue his horses 
is responsible for his serious condition more than the burns which he 
suffered in the fire. The exposure, after his injury, operated to bring 
on a condition that is serious. Mr. Barta was burned about the face, 
left arm and left leg. Mr. Barta is a young man with a family and is 
well known in this city and Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 22, 1919 Page 1


ANNA BAUER

Mrs. Joseph Bauer, 85, livelong resident of Carlton, Kewaunee county, died 
Thursday afternoon at the homestead farm. Funeral services will be held at 
10am Monday at the Tisch Mills funeral home, the Rev. Leonard Spooner of 
Kewaunee officiating. Burial will be in the Tisch Mills cemetery. Born Anna 
Klimesh in Carlton, she was married to Joseph Bauer in 1886 and they located 
on the present farm. Mr. Bauer died in 1936. Survivors are a son, Joseph A. 
on the homestead; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph M. Johanek of Tisch Mills and 
Mrs. Emma Zolk of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Verona Melichar of this city, 
Mrs. Norbert Steiger of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Josephine Snyder of Murphy, 
Calif.; and Mrs. Frances Bauer of Tisch Mills; two grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Tisch Mills funeral. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 25, 1948 p.2


FRANCES BAUER

Mrs. Frances Bauer, 88, of Tisch Mills, died early Saturday morning 
at the University Hospital at Madison where she had been a patient 
several weeks. 
Funeral services will be held Monday at the Klein & Stangel Inc. 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Rohrdanz officiating. 
Interment will be in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. 
Mrs. Bauer, nee Frances Klimesh, was born in the town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, on Dec. 20, 1866, a daughter of the late John and 
Barbara Langer Klimesh. She was married on June 22, 1886, to Frank 
Bauer who preceded her in death 19 years ago. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Peter Nuhlicek of Carlton, a son, 
Frank Bauer, of Tisch Mills; two sisters, Mrs. Verona Melichar of 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. Maggie Steiger of Seattle, Wash.; three grand-
children and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the 
funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 15, 1955


FRANK BAUER   (d. 1926)

WELL-KNOWN DAIRYMAN DIES AT TISCH MILLS
(Special to Press-Gazette)
KEWAUNEE, Wis.-Frank Bauer, a life-long resident of Kewaunee county, died at Tisch 
Mills, where he had been making his home during the last few years. Previous to 
going to Tisch Mills Mr. Bauer resided on a farm in the town of Carlton and was 
one of the foremost dairymen in his community.
Mr. Bauer was 64 years old and had been in poor health for about a month preceding 
his death. He is survived by his wife and son Frank of Carlton, and daughter, Mrs. 
Pete Nulichek.
The funeral was held from the home and burial was made at the Tisch Mills cemetery.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Thursday, September 30, 1926  P. 5
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MANY ATTEND RITES FOR FRANK BAUER, SR.
(Special to Press-Gazette)
KEWAUNE, Wis.-Ferdinand Klemish of Lena, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zolk of Manitowoc, Mr. 
and Mrs. Wenzel Mleziva of Mishicot, and Mr. and Mrs. Orin Fuller of Conto (sic) 
Falls were here to attend the funeral of Frank Bauer, Sr., for many years a resident 
of the town of Carlton, who was buried at Tisch Mills. Deceased leaves his wife, one 
son, Frank, a daughter, Mrs. Pete Nulicek, and a brother, Joseph Bauer, of Carlton 
town.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Friday, October 1, 1926 P. 24


FRANK W. BAUER    (d. 1973)

Frank W. Bauer, 86, of Tisch Mills, died Monday morning at Kewaunee Hospital. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in 
Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mr. Bauer was born March 21, 1887 in the Town of Carlton, son of the late Frank 
and Frances Klimesh Bauer. He married Mary Riha June 24, 1913 at Norman and they 
farmed in the Town of Carlton while also operating a threshing machine on area 
farms until retiring in 1948. He was a member of the Tisch Mills Squeekers’ Club.
Survivors include two sons, Raymond and Daniel, of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; a sister, 
Mrs. Mayme Nuhlicek, of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; five grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death in 1970. Friends may call at the 
funeral home after 3 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 26, 1973 page 3
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(21 Mar 1887/Nov 1973/SSDI)


JOSEPH BAUER   (d. 1938)

Joseph Bauer, Sr., 78, prominent Kewaunee County resident, died 
Saturday at his home in Carlton, a short distance from the village 
of Tisch Mills. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Konop 
Funeral Home, Tisch Mills. Interment will be in the public cemetery 
at Tisch Mills. Mr. Bauer was born in Carlton and for years was 
engaged as a thresherman and sawmill operator. He served 20 years 
as chairman of the town, representing Carlton on the Kewaunee County 
Board in that span. 
Survivors are the widow; son Joseph, Jr.; two daughters, Cecelia at 
home and Mrs. August Zolk, city; two grandchildren and three-great-
grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the Konop Funeral Home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 28, 1938


JOSEPH A. BAUER   (d. 1959)

Freak Accident Kills Man Near Kewaunee
Joseph Bauer Victim While Clearing Snow From Driveway With Tractor. 
A freak accident took the life of Joseph A. Bauer, a Kewaunee County 
farmer, Saturday afternoon as he prepared to clear snow from his 
driveway. 
According to Sheriff Darwin Legois, Bauer started his 1925 tractor 
and backed down the farm driveway to the road preparatory to plowing 
snow. The tractor apparently backed too far and down the ditch incline 
across the road. The sharp angle threw Bauer from the seat and the 
tractor, in reverse, continued over his body. Unable to climb the 
opposite side of the ditch, the wheels began to spin as they crossed 
the fallen man’s head. The body was discovered about a half hour later 
by a passerby when he noticed the unmanned machine running in the ditch. 
Death resulted from a skull fracture. Coroner Victor Sherovsky ruled 
the death accidental and said there would be no inquest. 
Bauer, a bachelor, lived alone at Rt. 1, Kewaunee, about a mile and a 
half south of the Norman Catholic Church. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial 
will be in the Tisch Mills public cemetery.
Mr. Bauer was born in the Town of Carlton Aug. 21, 1890, son of the 
late Joseph and Anna Klimesh Bauer. He resided his entire life on the 
homestead farm. For a number of years, he operated a threshing rig in 
the area and also a portable sawmill, working in the same area. 
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Johanek of Tisch Mills and Mrs. 
Emma Zolk of Manitowoc, and a niece and a nephew. 
Friends may call at the funeral home, 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 30, 1959
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Bauer Funeral. Funeral services for Joseph A. Bauer, 69, of the Town 
of Carlton, Kewaunee, killed when pinned under a tractor in an accident 
on the home farm Saturday afternoon, were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the 
Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz 
officiating. Interment will be in Tisch Mills public cemetery. 
Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 1, 1959


MARY BAUER

Mrs. Frank Bauer, 80, of Tisch Mills died Saturday morning at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial 
will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Bauer, nee Mary Riha, was born in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, 
March 26, 1889, a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Shefchek Riha. She 
was married at Norman June 24, 1913, to Frank Bauer, after which the couple 
engaged in farming in the Town of Carlton. They retired to Tisch Mills 22 
years ago.
Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Raymond and Daniel of Rt. 1, 
Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. Daniel Janda of Milwaukee; two brothers, Matt of 
Tisch Mills and Frank of Rt. 1, Kewuanee; five grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 3, 1970
(Note: Her stone has b. 1890)


ALOIS BIEL

Alois Biel, 65, of 7907 Irish Rd., Two Rivers, died Saturday, November 1 at 
University Hospitals Madison.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in National 
Cemetery (sic) in Tisch Mills.
Mr. Biel was born Sept. 9, 1915, at Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Agnes 
Tofel Biel. He married Florence Eucke Oct. 20, 1937, at Two Rivers. She preceded 
him in death June 17, 1972. He married Edna Behlow Kunz March 17, 1973. Mr. Biel 
was a scrap iron dealer and a member of the Eagles Club and Senior Citizens.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. William (Marion) Berg of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Bartelt of Shawano; three step-sons, Edward Kunz 
of Manitowoc, Gary Kunz of Milwaukee and Richard Kunz of New Jersey; four step-
daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Diane) Free of Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard (Judy) Vnuk of Port 
Washington, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Wondrash of Two Rivers and Miss Betty Kunz of 
Sheboygan; two brothers, Joesph Biel of Two Rivers and John Biel of Madison; a 
sister, Mrs. Roland (Frances) Hess of Two Rivers, three grandchidlren and eight 
step-grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 
o'clock this Monday afternoon, where a Senior Citizens service will be at 6 
o'clock, a parish memorial service at 6:30 o'clock and an Eagles memorial service 
at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, November 3, 1980 P.3
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(b. 9 Sep 1915/d. Nov 1980/SSDI)


FLORENCE BIEL

Mrs. Alois Biel, 53, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Saturday night at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in National 
Cemetery, Tisch Mills.(sic)
Mrs. Biel, nee Florence Eucke, was born Feb. 15, 1919, at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late John and Martha Heldt Eucke. She was married Oct. 27, 1937, to Alois 
Biel at Two Rivers.
Besides her husband she leaves two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Stupecky, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Walter Engelbrecht 
and Mrs. Roland Martin, of Two Rivers; three brothers, Ralph Benthien and Thomas 
Eucke, of Manitowoc and Robert Eucke, of California, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 19, 1972


IRMA BIEL

Mrs. Joseph (Irma) Biel, 63, of 1813-13th St., Two Rivers, died Friday 
afternoon at Two Rivers Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial 
in National Cemetery, Tisch Mills.(sic)
Mrs. Biel, nee Irma Flentje, was born March 28, 1911, at Mishicot, 
daughter of Leona Stelzer Flentje and the late William Flentje. She was 
married to Joseph Biel April 5, 1930 at Manitowoc. She was a member of 
St. John Ladies Society, VFW Auxiliary, and Senior Citizens. 
Survivors include her husband, a son, (private); two daughters, (private); 
her mother, of Two Rivers; Mrs. Leona Meyer, of Manitowoc, 11 grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and after 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Senior Citizens 
memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday and VFW memorial service 
will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Saturday, December 7, 1974   P. 3 
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Funeral card:
In Memory Of
MRS IRMA BIEL
Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin
March 28, 1911
Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
December 6, 1974

Services
1:30 P. M.
Monday, December 9, 1974
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Rev. Edward Stelter, Officiating

Place of Interment
National Cemetery
Tisch Mills, Wisconsin
KLEIN & STANGEL, INC.
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


JOSEPH BIEL

Joseph F. Biel, 82, of 2602 Forest Avenue, Two Rivers, died June 28th at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 1, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers. Rev. Robert Sullivan officiating. Burial in National cemetery, Tisch 
Mills.
He was born in Ostrovea, Czechoslovakia, on April 15, 1909, of the late Joseph 
and Agnes Tofel Biel. He married Irma Flentje on April 5, 1930, in Manitowoc. 
She preceded him in death on December 6, 1974. He worked at Mirro Corp. for many 
years, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Citizens.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Dolores Biel of Two 
Rivers; one daughter, Joan Michalek of Two Rivers; a very special friend, Helen 
Steinhauer of Two Rivers; one sister, Frances Hess of Two Rivers; 11 grandchildren 
and 22 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, one sister 
and one son-in-law.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home 5-8 p.m. Sunday and at the 
church on Monday from 1 p.m. to the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1991 P. B12
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(b. 15 Apr 1909/d. 28 Jun 1991/SSDI)


JOSEPH BOURIL

Joseph Bouril Sr., 89, of Route 1, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, March 19, 
at the North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Roy Crain and burial will be in 
Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mr. Bouril was born August 14, 1895, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late Anton and Mary Jansky Bouril. He married the former Mary Folk 
on June 4, 1908, at Norman, Wisconsin. The couple owned and operated a farm at 
Route 1, Kewaunee, for many years. The couple celebrated their 61st Wedding 
Anniversary in June, 1979. She preceded him in death on August 8, 1979. Mr. 
Bouril was the former supervisor of the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph D. Jr. and Delva Bouril of 
Kewaunee; a daughter, Mrs. Helen B. Shebesta of Manitowoc; a brother, Charles B. 
Bouril of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Bouril of Schaumburg, 
Illinois; six grandchildren, Keith, James, Todd, Brenda, Gary and Kim, and three 
great grandchildren, Jeffery, Kevin and Amber. He was preceded in death by a son, 
Donald, a son-in-law, Alfred Shebesta, and six sisters and a brother.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 
where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 21, 1985 P. 3


MARY BOURIL

Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Bouril Sr., 80, of Route 1, Kewaunee, died Wednesday, 
August 8, at Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills, Wis. The Rev. Joseph Lutheran will officiate and burial will be in 
Tisch Mills Cemetery.
Mrs. Bouril, nee Mary Folk, was born Aug. 16, 1898, in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Stodola Folk. She was 
married to Joseph Bouril Sr. June 4, 1908, at Norman, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Bouril 
owned and operated a farm, Route 1, Kewaunee. They celebrated their 61st 
wedding anniversary in June, 1979.
Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph D. Jr. and 
Delva Bouril of Kewaunee, a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Alfred Shebesta 
of Manitowoc, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, Donald, 
preceded her in death in 1972. Two brothers and a sister also preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, August 9, 1979 P. 3


WENZEL CHERMAK

Death in Tisch Mills on Tues.(4 April) last week of 29-yr. old Wenzel 
Cermak(sic) of a stroke. He leaves his widow and two children. Burial 
took place last Thurs.
Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1899
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Wenzel Chermak died at his home at Tisch Mills Tuesday morning. He 
attended a party and while there was taken suddenly ill. Assistance 
was summoned and he was conveyed to his home. Upon arrival at the 
home, it was found that the patient was unconscious and he remained 
in that condition until the time of his death a few hours later. 
It was a severe shock to the family and Mrs. Chermak is nearly crazed 
with grief. 
Deceased was born in Austria in 1870 and came to this country when 
but a child. He was industrious and by economy, he had succeeded in 
laying up a comfortable competence. He conducted the hotel at Tisch 
Mills and was well known in this city. A wife and two children survive 
him. Anton Chermak, of this city, is a brother of the deceased. The 
funeral was held at Tisch Mills this afternoon. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 6, 1899.
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Wenzel Cermak (sic) of Tisch Mills, brother of Anton Cermak of this city, died 
on Tuesday last. He was present at an entertainment at Tisch Mills on Monday 
night and took the tickets of admission. On his way home he fell as if in a fit. 
He was taken home and lingered until Tuesday night when he died. He was 28 years 
old.
The Manitowoc Pilot, April 6, 1899  
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Wenzel Charmak  (sic)
birth: 20 March 1871 Bohemia, Europe
death: 4 April 1899 Tisch Mills, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Tisch Mills
residence: 1899 Tisch Mills
father: Joseph Charmak
mother: Mary
spouse: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WENCEL CIHA

Wenzel Ciha Dies At Bolt
Wenzel Ciha, an old resident of this place, died at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Joseph Senka, Thursday morning.
Mr. Ciha was born in this country 67 years ago and spent all his life in this 
county. His wife preceded him in death ten years ago and since then he turned 
over his farm to his daughter and moved to Norman, where he lived in retirement. 
Some time ago he came for a visit with his daughter, and there death occurred 
unexpectedly.
Deceased is survived by two children Mrs. Joseph Senka on the old homestead 
and a son, John who lives in Norman.
The funeral was held Saturday morning from the late home and burial at the 
Tisch Mills public cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1927 P. 7


JOSEPHINE DOLE

Mrs. Victor Dole, 51, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died Saturday morning at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Deaune Funeral Home, Denmark. 
Burial will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Dole was born Josephine Nekola Aug. 14, 1903, at Brookfield, Ill., daughter 
of the late Frank and Josephine Nekola. She was married to Victor Dole in February, 
1935, at Brookfield and they have resided in the Tisch Mills area since.
Survivors include a son, Mitchell, of Rt. 1, Denmark; a brother, Fred, at 
Brookfield, and a sister, Mrs. Olga Frank, of Warrenville, Ill.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 18, 1961  P. 11


VICTOR DOLE

Victor Dole, 80, of Kewaunee Health Care Center, died Tuesday, July 12, at St. 
Mary Hospital, Kewaunee.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and burial will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mr. Dole was born Aug. 3, 1902, in the Town of Carlton, son of the late Thomas 
and Emma Parma Dolezal. He married Josephine Nekola. She preceded him in death 
in 1961. He farmed in the Town of Mishicot until 1964, then due to illness lived 
with a son and daughter-in-law, Mitchell and Mary Ann Dole of Route 1, Denmark, 
until 1979.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law and a granddaughter, Nancy, and a 
brother, Anthony Dolezal of Reedsville. Two sisters preceded him death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter July 13, 1983 p. 3


THERESE FORST DUFECK

Mrs. Theresa Forst Deufeck, 52, died Monday at St. Mary Hospital, Green Bay. 
She was a native of Kewaunee County but had been making her home with her son, 
George Forst at Denmark. The body will be taken from the Wattewa-Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home to the Forst home Wednesday noon and funeral services will 
be held Thursday at 8:30 am from the home and at nine o'clock from All Saints 
Church, Denmark. The Rev. John Gehl will officiate. The body will lie in state 
at the funeral home from tonight until Wednesday noon.
Mrs. Dufeck was born on April 28, 1885 in Kewaunee County and she lived there 
for 29 years. She spent the remainder of her life in Denmark. She was Theresa 
Nejedlo before her marriage 33 years ago to Joseph Forst. Mr. Forst died 22 
years ago and in 1918 Mrs. Forst married Chris Dufeck.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Norman Zinkel and Miss Blanche Forst of this 
city; three sons, George Forst and Ben Dufeck of Denmark and Ralph Forst of 
Chicago; five brothers, Joseph nejedlo of Wausaukee, John of Cooperstown, James 
of Pilsen, Louis and Frank of Green Bay; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Steffel of 
Pilsen and Mrs. Matt Schleis and Mrs. Mary Beschinger of Green Bay and three 
grandchildren.
There will be recitation of the rosary Wednesday at 9:30 pm at the Forst home 
in Denmark.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Oct. 12, 1937 page 2


JOHN W. DWORAK    (d. 1940)

John W. Dworak, 79, died Tuesday evening at the farm home two miles north of 
Tisch Mills in Carlton, Kewaunee county, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Konop funeral home 
in Tisch Mills with C.J. Cmejlia of Kewaunee officiating. Burial will be in 
the public cemetery at Tisch Mills.
Mr. Dworak was born in Carlton in 1861 and in 1900 married Miss Mary Tumma. 
The widow survives with two sons, Rudolph at home, and John of Two Creeks; two 
daughters, Mrs. Eli Hessel of Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. John Swagel, of Carlton; 
brother and five sisters; and seven grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1941  P. 2


JOHN W. DWORAK    (d. 1990)

John Dworak, 73, of E2851 Sandy Bay Road, Town of Carlton, died Wednesday, 
April 11, 1990, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee. 
Rev. Ralph Hermsen will officiate with burial to follow at Tisch Mills Public 
Cemetery.
Mr. Dworak was born August 10, 1916, in Kewaunee County, son of the late John 
and Mary Tuma Dworak. He worked at Hamilton Industries for 32 years, retiring 
in 1982. He also farmed in the Town of Carlton his entire lifetime. He married 
the former Edna Gauthier. She preceded him in death. He later married Mary 
Olive Mosey on June 17, 1961.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Olive; two sons and daughters-in-law, John Jr. 
and Barbara Dworak of Mishicot, Lawrence and Cele Dworak of Route 1, Kewaunee; 
three daughters, Lida Hanson of Two Rivers, Judith Dworak of Milwaukee, LaVyonne 
Bialek of Jacksonville, Florida; two step sons and a daughter-in-law, Terry and 
Mary Daron and Tom Daron, all of Kewaunee; seven grandchildren, three step 
grandchildren and a sister, Anna Hessel of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee, after 7 p.m. this Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


MARY DWORAK   (d. 1941)

Mrs. John Dworak, 61, died this morning at the Holy Family Hospital 
here. She was brought to Manitowoc from the farm home in Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, and submitted to an operation.
Mrs. Dworak, nee Mary Tum__, was born in Bohemia in 1879 and came 
to this country when a girl. She was married to Mr. Dworak and they 
located on a farm in Carlton. Mr. Dworak died five months ago. 
Survivors are two sons, John on the home farm, Rudolph of Kewaunee; 
two daughters, Mrs. Eli Hessel of Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. Wencel 
Swagel of Carlton. 
The body is at the Konop Funeral Home in Tisch Mills. Funeral 
arrangements are incomplete. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 2, 1941
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Funeral services for Mrs. John Dworak, 61, of Carlton, Kewaunee 
County, who died here yesterday, will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 
from the Konop Funeral Home in Tisch Mills and at 10 o’clock from 
the St. Joseph’s Church at Norman. Burial will be in the Tisch Mills 
cemetery. The body is at the funeral home where the rosary will be 
recited Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 3, 1941 


MARY O. DWORAK   (d. 2007)

Mary Olive Dworak, age 85, of Kewaunee, died Monday, 
Feb. 5, 2007, at the Kewaunee Care Center. 
She was born Nov. 27, 1921 in Two Rivers. Olive married 
John Dworak on June 17, 1961 and he preceded her in death 
April 11, 1990. She was a very active member of St. Mary's 
Church at Tisch Mills, now St. Isadore the Farmer Parish, 
serving as a lector and member of the Rosary Society. She 
enjoyed visiting shut-ins, friends, and baking cookies for 
them and her family. A big part of her life was going out 
dancing. 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Terry 
and Mary Daron, both of Kewaunee; two stepsons and 
daughters-in-law: John Jr. and Barbara Dworak, Two Rivers, 
and Lawrence and Cele Dworak, Kewaunee; one step-daughter 
and son-in-law: LaVyonne and Frank Bialek, Jacksonville, 
Fla.; one sister: Virginia Benzinger, Manitowoc, and 
her cat: Minnie; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 
and nieces, nephews.
She was preceded in death by two step-daughters: Lida 
Hanson and Judy Dworak; one sister and brother-in-law: 
Eleanor and Dan Buretta; a brother and sister-in-law: 
Mark and Julia Mosey; and a special friend: Harold 
Sprang. 
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT), at 
Buchanan Funeral Home, 1425 Ellis St., Kewaunee. A parish 
wake service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. 
Visitation continues after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 
2007 at St. Isadore the Farmer Church at Tisch Mills. A 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. with 
Father Joseph Coopmans officiating. Burial will be in 
Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 6, 2007 


RUDOLPH DWORAK

Rudolph Dworak, 84, of 402 Harrison Street, Kewaunee, died Thursday, March 28, 
at Kewaunee Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Buchanan Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Daniel DeWane will officiate with burial to follow at Tisch Mills Public 
Cemetery.
Mr. Dworak was born May 25, 1900, in the Town of Carlton, son of the late John 
and Mary Tume Dworak. Mr. Dworak worked for Hamachek Machine Company for 36 
years, retiring in 1979.
Survivors include a brother, John Dworak of Tisch Mills; two sisters, Mrs. Wenzel 
(Mary) Swagel of Kewaunee and Mrs. Eli (Anna) Hessel of Manitowoc; 13 nieces and 
nephews also survived.
Friends may call at Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee, after 4 p.m. Friday. Wake 
service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 1985 P. 3


LUCILLE ENGELDINGER

Lucille Engeldinger, age 90, of 632 Sand Lane, Mishicot, entered into eternal 
life on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at the Hamilton Care Center in Two Rivers.
Lucille was born on March 24, 1921, in Mishicot, to the late Thomas and Anna 
(Dushek) Kakes, and was a lifelong area resident. She married Ralph J. 
Engeldinger July 7, 1943, at St. Mary's Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church 
in Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death Aug. 4, 1993. She and her husband 
farmed in the town of Mishicot for many years and also helped other farmers 
farm in Kewaunee, Algoma and Mishicot. She enjoyed both flower and vegetable 
gardening, and loved canning pickles.
Survivors include one brother: Alois Kakes, of Two Rivers; many nieces and 
nephews, including a special nephew: Ronald Kakes, of Mishicot; and two special 
nieces: Diane Kakes of Mishicot, and Peggy Greenwood of Two Rivers. In addition 
to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by her brothers 
and sisters-in-law: Tom and Dorothy Kakes, Emil Kakes, Edward and Loretta Kakes, 
John and Evelyn Kakes, William and Helen Kakes, Daniel and Grace Kakes, Matthew, 
Ben, and Raymond Kakes: three sisters and brothers-in-law: Rose and Peter 
Steinberg Sr., Anna and Walter Fakundiny, Marcella and John Lensmeyer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, at St. 
Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in 
Tisch Mills with the Reverend Dennis Drury officiating and assisted by Deacon 
Robert Pribek, with burial to follow in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. on Monday at the church, until 
the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday evenng visitation.
Lucille's family would like to express a very special thank you to the entire 
staff of the Hamilton Care Center of Two Rivers for the special care given to 
Lucille during her illness, and to all of her neighbors for the years of 
assistance helping her with anything she needed help with. Your kindness will 
always be remembered.
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting Lucille's family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 2011


RALPH J. ENGELDINGER

Ralph J. Engeldinger, age 79, of 632 Shady Lane, Mishicot, died unexpectedly at 
his home Wednesday afternoon, August 4, 1993.
Funeral Services will be Monday, August 9, 1993, at the Lambert Funeral Home. 
The Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 
Tisch Mills. The Rev. Gerald B. Kempen will officiate with burial in the parish 
cemetery.
He was born on June 5, 1914, at Denmark, son of the late Paul and Lillian Hiedemann 
Engeldinger. He was married to Lucille Kates, July 7, 1943, at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills. He was employed at Hamilton Industries until 1958, then owned 
and operated a dairy farm in the town of Mishicot.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille; two brothers, Robert and Paul Engeldinger, 
rural Mishicot; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ada Hansel, 
and two brothers, Leo and Roy.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 3-8 p.m., Sunday, with a 
prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 1993 P. A2
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(5 June 1914/4 Aug. 1993/SSDI)


ANNA FICHTA

Anna Fichta, 71, of Route 1, Denmark, died early Thursday afternoon in Two 
Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday in Lambert 
Funeral Home, Mishicot. The Rev. Bernardd Setterlund will officiate and burial 
will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Miss Ficta was born Feb. 25, 1907 in Kewaunee County, daughter of the late John 
and Rose Nemetz Fichta. Survivors include two brothers, Louis and Joseph Fichta 
of Route 1, Denmark.
Friends may call in Lambert Funeral Home, after 4 pm Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Sept. 15, 1978 page 3
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(25 Feb. 1906/Sept. 1978/SSDI)


EMMA TOUPAL FORAL

DENMARK RESIDENT DIES IN COLORADO
(Special to Press-Gazette.)
DENMARK, Wis.-Mrs. Emma Foral, formerly of Denmark, who has been at Trinidad, 
Colo., for her health for the last three months, died Wednesday, according to 
word received here. The body will be brought here for burial. Her brother, 
Edward Toupal, will accompany it.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Thursday, September 22, 1921  P. 4


JOSEPH FORST  (d. 1915)

After an illness of about two years' duration Joseph Forrest passed 
away at his home here Thursday evening. Mr. Forrest was a victim of 
tuberculosis and his demise was not unexpected by his many friends. 
They lose a worthy friend and neighbor. 
Mr. Forrest was 32 years of age and is survived by his wife and four 
small children, besides other relatives. For the past five years he 
made his home here and up to two years ago was a prominent cattle 
buyer in this section. The funeral was held Saturday from the 
Catholic church at Tisch Mills. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, September 03, 1915, Page 4
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Joseph Forst, a former Tisch Mills man, died at Denmark and was 
buried at Tisch Mills. He was 38 years of age and was engaged in 
the meat market business at Denmark. He is survived by a widow 
and four children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 04, 1915, Page 3


EMMA FOWLER

Mrs. Emma Fowler, 74, of 404 W. Ryan St., Brillion, and a native of the Town 
of Mishicot, died Thursday afternoon at the Brookside Convalescent Home in 
Green Bay where she had been a patient three days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel, Inc, 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment will 
be in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Fowler, nee Emma Skubal, was born in the Town of Mishicot, Aug. 15, 1882, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Peterik Skubal. When she was a young woman 
she went to Denver, Colo., to make her home. She was married at Denver to 
Charles Fowler in 1920, who died in that city in 1923. Thirty-four years ago 
she and her son, Edgar, moved to Manitowoc and eight years ago the two took up 
their residence at Brillion.
Besides the son she leaves a sister, Mrs. Anna Gabriel of Denver, and three 
brothers, Anton of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Louis of Rt. 4, Mishicot, and John Skubal 
of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 14, 1957  P. 17 


FRANK FRONK   (d. 1948)

Frank W. Fronk, 62, died at his home in Two Rivers Sunday night. 
He had been in failing health since early last summer. 
Masonic funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Beduhn 
funeral home. Heber Clayton, chaplain of the Two Rivers lodge of 
Masons No. 200, will conduct the services. Burial will be in the 
Tisch Mills cemetery.
Mr. Fronk was born in 1886 in Tisch Mills, the son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Wenzel Fronk. He came to Two Rivers and entered the building 
trade as a contractor and builder. 
Survivors are his wife, Mayme; three sons, Francis and Earl of Two 
Rivers and Roy at home; one daughter, Betty, at home; five brothers, 
Joseph of Milwaukee, Louis and Emil of Minneapolis, Edward of New 
York and William of Seattle; four sisters, Mrs. Josephine Naidl of 
Two Rivers, Mrs. Marie Pankratz and Mrs. Anna Scmitzer of Minneapolis, 
and Mrs. Helen Bunker of Santa Monica, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 15, 1948 


ADAM GESSER

DEATH CLAIMS ADAM JESSER (sic)
Heart Disease Proves Fatal To Mishicot Resident 
Adam Jesser, Mishicot route 2, died at his home yesterday at 3 a.m. Death was 
due to a heart condition.
He was born Dec. 5, 1856 Waukesha and would have been 78 years old at his next 
birthday. He came to Manitowoc county about 50 years ago and settled at Mishicot. 
Shortly thereafter he married Barbara Hallada and the couple operated a farm on 
Mishicot route two. 
Besides his wife he is survived by three children, one brother, 13 grandchildren 
and one great grandchild. The children are Mrs. Ira Assmann of Mishicot, Mrs. 
William Berna of Athens and Joseph Jesser of Mishicot. John, the surviving brother, 
lives at Milwaukee. 
The body will be taken from the C. J. Jansky funeral home to the home Tuesday 
afternoon and funeral services will be held there Wednesday afternoon at 2 
o'clock. The Rev. Junek will officiate and burial will be at Tisch Mills. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1934  P. 9 


BARBARA GESSER

Mrs. Barbara Gesser, 94, Rt. 1, Mishicot, one of the oldest residents 
in the county, died at the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc Monday 
night where she had been a patient for a week. She had been in failing 
health for the past few months. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Klein & Stangel 
Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Interment will 
be in the Tisch Mills National Cemetery. 
Mrs. Gesser, nee Barbara Hallada, was born in Bohemia in 1859, a daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hallada. When she was four years old, the 
family brought her to this country, settling near Tisch Mills. In 1884, 
she was married at Mishicot to Adam Gesser who died 19 years ago. Upon 
their marriage, the couple took up a farm near Skubal’s Corners, town of 
Mishicot, where she had resided since. 
Mrs. Gesser leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ira Assman, Rt. 1., Mishicot, and 
Mrs. William Burnam, Athens, Wis., and a son Joseph Gesser, on the home 
farm. There are 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time 
of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. 
Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 24, 1953


CATHERINE HANEK

Mrs. Catherine Hanek, 84, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died at her home early 
Thursday morning, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 
at 11 am Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers 
and at 11:30 at Holy Cross Catholic church, Mishicot, the Rev. George 
Beth officiating. Burial will be in the National Cemetery at Tisch 
Mills.
Mrs. Hanek, nee Catherine Radey, was born January 14, 1874 in the Town 
of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John and Barbara 
Chervey Radey. She was married at Manitowoc, Nov. 11, 1899 to Frank 
Hanek. He preceded her in death on the farm home 20 years ago.
Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Catherine Heath and Mrs. Henry Koltz 
of Manitowoc, Mrs. Anton Doubek and Mrs. Bert Sheffchek of Rt. 1, 
Mishicot, Mrs. Stephan Johanek of Cooperstown and Mrs. Lloyd Jorgensen 
of Rio Creek; a sister, Mrs. Mary Chervenka of Antigo; 21 grandechildren 
and 40 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 
2 pm Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May 29, 1958


FRANK HANEK

Frank Hanek, 78, Town of Mishicot farmer for 35 years, died this 
morning at the farm home on Route 1, Mishicot. He had been seriously 
ill three days although in failing health for a year. 
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home with 
burial in the Tisch Mills cemetery. 
Mr. Hanek was born in Cooperstown in 1868 and 38 years ago, married 
Miss Catherine Radey. Three years later, they located on a farm in 
Mishicot.
Survivors are the widow; six daughters, Mrs. Ray Heath and Mrs. Henry 
Kohls, city, Mrs. Frank Barta, Mishicot, Mrs. Bert Shefchek and Mrs. 
Lloyd Jorgenson, Two Creeks, Mrs. Stephen Johanek, Stangelville; 
sister, Mrs. Mary Hager, Denmark; three brothers, Joseph, Cooperstown, 
Anton, South Chase, Wis., and Stephen, Lena, Wis. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 13, 1938


ANTON HOLLY

ANTON HOLLY, TISCH MILLS FARMER, DIES AT 57.
HAD ASSEMBLY POST; BUTCHER FOR LONG TIME.
Dairy Cooperative Leader To Be Buried Wednesday; Had Slaughter Record. 
Anton Holly, 57, former Tisch Mills meat dealer and cattle buyer in 
Kewaunee county, and for three terms, a member of the assembly from 
Kewaunee county in the state legislature, died early this morning at 
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Josephine Cherovsky, in the city of 
Kewaunee. He had been in failing health for the last six months. 
Learning the butcher’s trade when a boy of 19, Mr. Holly established 
a national record of slaughtering and dressing a beef complete for the 
block in four minutes and 26 seconds. This record, as far as known, 
has never been beaten. 
After giving up the meat market at Tisch Mills, he operated a 160 acre 
farm in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, just north of Tisch Mills 
and in addition, engaged in cattle buying. It was in 1920 that he was 
elected to the assembly on the republican ticket over August Fenske and 
he was returned to Madison by the voters at two subsequent elections. 
For the last few years, he had been living a retired life, although 
prominent in cooperative dairy and cheese movements.
Born on Farm
Anton Holly was born on a farm in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, 
March 19, 1875. In his youth, he learned the butcher trade and opened a 
shop in Tisch Mills. He was married 35 years ago to Miss Mary Forst, and 
they took up their home at Tisch Mills. In the years that followed, Mr. 
Holly won many beef slaughtering contests, terminating when he established 
the national record which still holds.
After 18 years in the Tisch Mills location, he sold his shop and located 
on a farm north of the village in Kewaunee county in 1910. This he 
continued to conduct for many years until the homestead was taken over by 
his son.
Has Two Sons
Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons, Ralph at home and Arne at 
Milwaukee; one daughter, Mrs. Cherovsky, Kewaunee; three brothers, Nic of 
this city, Joseph of Bolt and James of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Helmuth 
Zander and Mrs. James ____, Wis.; and five grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon from the 
homestead, a half mile north of Tisch Mills. The remains were removed to 
the home this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 26, 1932


JEANETTE HOLLY

Jeanette Holly, 15-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holly of Tisch Mills, 
died Saturday in St. Joseph's hospital, Milwaukee. She submitted to an operation 
earlier in the week.
Funeral services this afternoon at the Konop funeral home in Tisch Mills took 
place on Miss Holly's 16th birthday. The Rev. L.A. Spooner of Kewaunee officiated 
and burial was in the Tisch Mills cemtery. The pallbearers were James and Robert 
Kolarik, Donald and Chester Gruenke, Orland Olson and Howard Tess.
Miss Holly was born in Tisch Mills in 1928 and was graduated from the elementary 
school in June. She planned to enter Kewaunee high school this week.
Survivors are the parents; brother (private); grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton 
Dvorney of Maribel and Mrs. Mary Holly of Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, September 5, 1944 P. 2


MARY HOLLY

Mrs. Mary Holly, 92, a former Tisch Mills resident, died Tuesday 
morning at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot. The Rev. Ted. W. Selgo will officiate and burial will be 
in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. 
Mrs. Holly, nee Mary Forst, was born June 15, 1881, at Tisch Mills, 
daughter of the late Wenzel and Mary Wanek Forst. She was married 
to Anton Holly at Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death in 1932.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Cherovsky of Kewaunee, 
with whom she made her home the past nine years, four grandchildren, 
10 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Two sons, 
two brothers, a sister, a granddaughter and three great-grandchildren 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Lambert funeral home after 4 o’clock this 
Wednesday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, June 5, 1974 


MILDRED HOLLY

Mrs. Mildred Holly, 73, of Manitou Manor, Manitowoc, a former Tisch 
Mills resident, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be 
in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. 
Mrs. Holly, nee Mildred Dvorny, was born Oct. 2, 1900, daughter of 
the late Anton and Emma Prodabsky Dvorny. She was married to Ralph 
Holly in 1924. He preceded her in death in June of 1952.
Survivors include a son, (private), of Tisch Mills; a sister, Mrs. 
Edwin (Blanche) Greunke, of Valders;  four grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren. A daughter, a sister and two grandsons preceded her in 
death. 
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. 
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, June 24, 1974 


RALPH HOLLY

Funeral services for Ralph Holly were held Saturday afternoon with burial in 
the National Cemetery(sic). The following served as pallbearers, Joseph Kolarik, 
James Walesh, Joseph Fabian, Mike Pivonka, Adolph Dworak and Edwin Sykora.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., July 5, 1952 page 12
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(NOTE: Obits says he is in National Cemetery, but his stone is here)


JOSEPH JILEK

Joseph Jilek, retired Kewaunee county farmer, died Saturday at a 
hospital in Manawa, Wis. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the DeWane 
Funeral Home in Stangelville, with interment in the Tisch Mills 
cemetery. 
He was born in Europe in 1868 and came to Pilsen, Kewaunee County, 
at the age of 16 years. He married Miss Lydia Zachek in 1902. He 
engaged in farming in Kewaunee county. 
Survivors are his wife; son John of Ewen, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. 
Anton Zachek of Bolt and Mrs. Lester Zuege of Kewaunee; brother Anton 
of Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Lacina of Omaha and Mrs. R. E. 
Popisel of Menomonee, Mich.; and eight grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the DeWayne Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 19, 1947


WENZEL JIRASEK

Tisch Mills:
There were two funerals at Tisch Mills Saturday. Mrs. Hudek and 
Mr. Jireshka, deceased.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 24, 1914


CELIA JOHANEK

Mrs. Cecilia Johanek, 95, formerly of Tisch Mills, died November 19, at North 
Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. She was born September 1, 1894 in the Town of 
Carlton, Kewaunee County to the late Joseph and Ann Klimesh Bauer. She married 
Joseph Johanek on November 21, 1938 at Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death on 
February 28, 1980.
Survivors are two grandchildren, Ellery R. Riha, Houston, Texas and Colette Riha, 
Baton Rouge, Louisiana and three great grandchildren. One son, Robert and two 
sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Services were held Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. Burial was in the 
Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Nov. 23, 1989


JOSEPH M. JOHANEK

Joseph Johanek, 80, of Tisch Mills, passed away Thursday afternoon at Heritage 
Nursing Home, Manitowoc. He was born November 16, 1899 in the Town of Carlton, 
the son of the late Frank and Barbara Hruska Johanek. He married Cecelia Bauer 
Riha on November 21, 1938 at Tisch Mills.
Mr. Johanek was a self employed carpenter all his life. He was also known for 
his basket weaving. He was a musician with the Two Creeks Farm Hands Band and 
a member of the Squeekers Sip Club, Tisch Mills.
Survivors include his wife, a step son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Sophia 
Wiese Riha of Baton Rouge, La.; two step grandchildren, Collette Riha of Baton 
Rouge and Elroy Riha of Houston, Tex.; two brothers, Julius Johanek of Route 3, 
Two Rivers and Richard Johanek of Route 1, Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. Lee Norcliff 
of Chicago; three step great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
The funeral was Monday at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot and the Rev. Bernard 
Setterlund officiated. Burial was in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thurs., Mar. 6, 1980


ALOIS KAKES

Alois L. Kakes, 93, a resident of the Harmony Assisted Living Facility, 4606 
Mishicot Rd., Two Rivers, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday evening, June 13, 
2012, at Harmony. Alois was born Feb. 26, 1919, in the town of Mishicot to the 
late Thomas and Anna Dushek Kakes, Sr., and has been a lifelong area resident. 
He served his country in the United States Army. Alois worked as a cook on the 
Badger Car Ferry, and later worked for the Aluminum Specialty Co. of Manitowoc. 
He was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church 
in Tisch Mills.
Survivors include many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-
great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in 
death by nine brothers, Ben Kakes, Daniel (Grace) Kakes, Thomas (Dorothy) Kakes, 
John (Evelyn) Kakes, William (Helen) Kakes, Matt Kakes, Raymond Kakes, Emil 
Kakes, Edward (Loretta) Kakes, and by four sisters, Rose (Peter) Steinberg Sr., 
Ann (Walter) Fakundiny, Lucille (Ralph) Engeldinger, Marcella (John) Lensmeyer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012, 
at St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, 
with the Reverend Dennis Drury officiating, and assisted by Deacon Robert Pribek. 
Burial will follow in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. Relatives and friends may 
call after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the church, until the time of service at 10:30 
a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Kakes family would like to 
extend a very special thank you to the entire staff of the Harmony Assisted 
Living Facility, and to Advantage Hospice of Sheboygan for the love and special 
care given to Alois during his residency at Harmony. Your kindness will always 
be remembered. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Kakes 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2012


ANNA KAKES

Mrs. Anna Kakes, 94, of Rt. 2, Mishicot, died early Saturday evening 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital, Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate with 
burial in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
Mrs. Kakes, nee Anna Dushek, was born April 23, 1881, in the Town of 
Gibson, daughter of the late John and Barbara Karas Dushek. She was 
married to Thomas Kakes May 6, 1902, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death in 1933. She was a Manitowoc county resident all her life. 
Survivors include nine sons, Thomas of Antigo, Emil, Edward, Ben and 
Ray of Rt. 2, Mishicot, John of Francis Creek, William of Mishicot, 
and Matthew and Alois of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Ann) 
Fakundiny of Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Marcella Lensmeyer of Whitelaw, 
and Mrs. Ralph (Lucille) Engeldinger of Rt. 1 Mishicot; 22 grandchildren, 
37 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren, and a step-grandson. 
A son Dan, a daughter Rose, three brothers and four sisters preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home after 4 o’clock 
this Monday afternoon. 
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, June 23, 1975 


BENJAMIN KAKES

Benjamin Kakes, 74, of 14402 Cross Road, Mishicot, died Friday morning, 
September 1, 1989 at Kewaunee Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 
4 pm Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. Rev. Ronald Helgerson will 
officiate and burial will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mr. Kakes was born September 7, 1914 in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Thomas and Anna Dushek Kakes. He attended rural schools and was a lifetime 
farmer in the Town of Mishicot.
Survivors include eight brothers, Thomas of Antigo, Emil of rural Manitowoc, 
Edward of Mishicot, John of Francis Creek, William of Mishicot, Matthew of 
Manitowoc, Raymond of Manitowoc and Alois of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. 
Ann Fakundiny of Riverside, California, Mrs. Marcella Engeldinger of Mishicot; 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, David and a sister, 
Rose.  
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 1 pm on Monday until 
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Sept. 3, 1989 page A10


EDWARD A. KAKES, SR.

Mr. Edward A. Kakes Sr., age 101, of 15735 Saxonburg Road, 
Mishicot, died on Wednesday evening, Feb. 13, 2008, at the 
Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers. 
He was born on Oct. 26, 1906, in Mishicot, son of the late 
Thomas and Anna (Dushek) Kakes Sr., and has been a life-long 
area resident. He attended the Mishicot schools. Edward 
married the former Loretta Wollenberg on Nov. 22, 1939, at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church in De Pere. She preceded him in 
death on Dec. 19, 1988. He and his wife farmed their entire 
working lives in the town of Mishicot. He was also employed 
at Eggers Industries. In 1924, he helped build the homestead 
barn. He loved music, and in 1935, he started a three-piece 
band with his brother, Dan. They played for many weddings. 
Every Christmas, he would cut Christmas trees, and sell them 
to his many customers. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded 
in death by a son: Eugene on Aug. 25, 1992; seven brothers and 
four sisters-in-law: Thomas and Dorthy Kakes; John and Evelyn 
Kakes; William and Helen Kakes; Daniel and Grace Kakes; and 
Emil; Ben, and Matthew Kakes; two sisters and brothers-in-law: 
Rose and Peter Steinberg Sr. and Ann and Walter Fakundiny. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, 
Feb. 16, 2008, at St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the BVM 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills Site, with the Reverend Dennis 
Drury officiating, with burial to follow in the parish 
cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday, at 
the church until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be 
no Friday evening visitation. 
A memorial fund has been established in his name. 
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the 
Kakes family with funeral arrangements. 
The Kakes family would like to extend a very special thank you 
to the entire staff of the Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers 
for their special care and concerns shown to Edward and our 
family during his residence there. Your kindness will always 
be remembered. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 15, 2008


EMIL KAKES

Emil Kakes, age 92, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, 
1445 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at his residence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 1997, at 
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald B. 
Kempen, O.Praem., will officiate with burial in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mr. Kakes was born December 9, 1904, in the town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Thomas and Anna (Dushek) Kakes, and has been a  lifelong rural Mishicot resident. 
He atteneded (sic) the Pleasantview School in Mishicot. He enjoyed raising horses, 
and farmed for many years and enjoyed helping area farmers. He was employed at 
Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company in Two Rivers, Plant 1, for many years.
Survivors include three sisters, Ann (Walter) Fakundiny, Riverside, Calif., Marcella 
Lensmeyer, Whitelaw, Lucille Engeldinger, Mishicot; six brothers, Thomas Kakes, 
Antigo, Edward Kakes, Mishicot, John Kakes, Two Rivers, Matthew Kakes, Manitowoc, 
Alois Kakes, Two Rivers, Raymond Kakes, Manitowoc; many loved neices and nephews. 
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Rose Steinberg; three brothers, William, 
Ben and Dan; and two nephews, Eugene Kakes and Robert Steinberg.
Friends may call at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Tisch Mills, after 
9:30 a.m. Thursday before the Mass of Christian Burial.
There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
The Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1997 P. A2


EUGENE J. KAKES

Eugene J. Kakes, age 51, of 15735 Saxonburg Road, Mishicot, died Tuesday evening, 
August 25, 1992, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center following a courageous battle 
with cancer.
Mass of Chrisitan burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 28, 1992, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Msgr. Donald Rose will officiate with burial in Parish 
cemetery.
He was born on January 30, 1941, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County. Son of 
Edward Kakes Sr. and the late Loretta Wollenberg. He graduated from Mishicot High 
School with the class of 1959. He received a degree in the Farm Short Course Program 
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Upon graduation from the Manitowoc Technical 
Institute with an Associate Degree in accounting. He was employed as a bank manager 
at the Mishicot Branch of Two Rivers Savings Bank for 12 years. He was also a self-
employed tax preparer, and he was an agent and director of the Mishicot Town Mutual 
Insurance Company. He also operated a dairy farm. Eugene was active as an advisory 
counsel member of the Mishicot FFA, including treasurer of the Donald Halada 
Scholarship Fund. He was active in the Mishicot area for the Salvation Army. He was 
a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 4807, and past 
member of the Two Rivers National Guard.
Survivors include his father, Edward Sr., Mishicot; two brothers and sister-in-law, 
Edward Jr. and Donna Kakes of Two Rivers, Ronald of Mishicot; four sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Marlene and Jim Froelich, Manitowoc, Diane, Karen and Cheryl Kakes, 
Mishicot; eight nieces and nephews, and a special friend Mary Jane. He was preceded 
in death by his mother on December 19, 1988.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, 
August 27, 1992. A parish memorial and Knights of Columbus combined service will 
be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 26, 1992 P. A2


LORETTA KAKES

Mrs. Edward (Loretta) Kakes Sr., 68, of 15735 Saxonburg Road, Mishicot, died 
early Monday evening, December 19, 1988, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Ralph Hermsen and 
burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Kakes was born October 9, 1920, at DePere, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Albert and Cora Cornelson Wollenberg. She attended the Depere Public School 
System. She married Edward Kakes Sr. on November 22, 1939, at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, DePere. They farmed in the Town of Mishicot.
Survivors include her husband, Edward; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Edward 
Kakes Jr. and Donna of Two Rivers, Eugene and Ronald Kakes of Mishicot; four 
daughters and a son-in-law, Marlene and James Froelich of Manitowoc, Diane, 
Karen and Cheryl Kakes, all Mishicot; eight grandchildren, Eddie, Chad, Angela 
and Kim Kakes, Doralee Gosz, Brenda Dahm, Jeff Froelich and Michella Froelich; 
a great granddaughter, Brittanie; a brother, Joseph Wollenberg of DePere; three 
sisters, Mrs. Bernard (Matilda) Brooks of Green Bay, Mrs. Howard (Johanna) 
VandeHey of Wrightstown and Mrs. Henry (Marie) Hock of DePere. She was preceded 
in death by two brothers.
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.
Herald Times Reporter, December 20, 1988 P. A9


MATEJ KAKES    (d. 1910)

DEATH IN FALL OFF A WAGON BOX
Matthew Kaksh, Tisch Mills Man Breaks Neck in Fall
TEAM STARTED AND HE IS THROWN OUT
Matthew Kaksh, a well known farmer of Tisch Mills was instantly killed by a fall 
from his wagon while engaged in unloading a load of produce, Kaksh having a neck 
broken by the fall. Kaksh was dead when picked up. No inquest was held.
Kaksh accompanied by his son, was at Tisch Mills with a load of peas and his wagon 
had been backed up to a platform upon which the load was being discharged. To 
facilitate the work of unloading, Kaksh, who was in the rear of the wagon, directed 
his son to drive ahead a short distance. The team started before Kaksh was prepared 
and the unfortunate man was thrown from the wagon box, striking his head on the 
ground. Kaksh fell in such a way that his neck was broken by the fall and when his 
son and others reached him, he was dead.
Kaksh was past 50 years of age and was one of the best known farmers of the vicinity. 
He is survived by a widow and family who reside a short distance from Tisch Mills on 
the farm upon which the family has been located for years. The burial was held at 
Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Sept. 23, 1910 page 1
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(1880 Town of Mishicot Census:
Kockash, Mathias, 48; wife Barbara, 36, Josephine, 20, Franklin, 16, Joseph, 12
Mathies, 8, Thomas, 6, Jacob, 4, Dudley, 3, John, 1)
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(1900 Mishicot census:
Mattes Kakes age 68; Barbary age 55; Joseph age 32; Mattis age 28; Thomas age 25;
Jacob age 24; Dora age 22; John age 21; Bertha age 18)


MATTHEW KAKES

Matthew W. Kakes, age 85, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died 
early Sunday morning, October 19, 1997, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 1997, at Nativity 
of Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Tisch Mills. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. Gerald Kempen. Burial will follow at Tisch Mills Community 
Cemetery.
Matthew was born November 13, 1911, in the town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Thomas and Anna Dushek Kakes. He farmed with his father until he became a resident 
of the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Survivors include five brothers, Thomas Kakes, Antigo, Edward Kakes, rural Mishicot, 
John Kakes, Two Rivers. Alois Kakes, Two Rivers, Raymond Kakes, Manitowoc; three 
sisters, Ann (Walter) Fakundiny, Riverside, Calif., Marcella Lensmeyer, Whitelaw, 
Lucille Engeldinger, rural Mishicot; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and 
friends also survive. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Emil, William, 
Benjamin and Daniel; one sister, Rose Steinberg; two nephews, Eugene Kakes and 
Robert Steinberg.
Friends may call at Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Tisch Mills, on Wednesday 
morning, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the the (sic) family with 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1997 P. A2


THOMAS KAKES

Thomas Kakes Dies Thursday - Town of Mishicot Farmer to Be Buried Monday
Death Thursday afternoon at Two Rivers Memorial Hospital, claimed Thomas Kakes Sr. 
of Mishicot, Route 1.  He had been a patient at the institution a week and had 
undergone an operation Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held Monday 
afternoon at two o'clock from the farm home, with Rev. Junek, pastor of the Melnik 
Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Tisch Mills Cemetery.
Mr. Kakes was born in 1873 and was a lifelong resident of the Town of Mishicot. 
Thirty-one years ago he was married to Anna Dushek of Tisch Mills, who survives 
him with three daughters, Anna, Marcella and Lucille, all at home and 10 sons, 
Thomas, this city, Emil and Edward at home, John, Manitowoc, William, Route 1, 
Mishicot, Matt, Valders and Benjamin, Daniel, Alois and Raymond, all at home. He 
also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Stacek and Mrs. Arthur Pinkner, both of 
Antigo and three brothers, Jacob, Noonan, N.D., John, Saskatchewan, Canada, Matt, 
Seattle, Washington and Frank Kakes of Antigo. The remains will be removed to the 
home from C.J. Jansky Funeral Home here Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, April 14, 1933 - page 13 


RAYMOND C. KAKES

Raymond C. Kakes, age 84, former town of Mishicot resident, entered into eternal 
life on Thursday afternoon, May 15, 2008, at the Hamilton Memorial Home in Two 
Rivers.
Ray was born on Aug. 25, 1923, in Mishicot, to the late Thomas and Anna (Dushek) 
Kakes Sr. and has been a lifelong area resident. He farmed his entire working 
life in the town of Mishicot. Ray was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity 
of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include one brother: Alois Kakes of Two Rivers; two sisters: Marcella 
Lensmeyer, of Whitelaw; and Lucille Engeldinger, of Mishicot; and many nieces and 
nephews including his guardian's: Edward W. and Donna Kakes, of Two Rivers. Great-
nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews also survive. In addition 
to his parents he was also preceded in death by eight brothers and five sisters-
in-law: Thomas and Dorothy Kakes; John and Evelyn Kakes; William and Helen Kakes; 
Daniel and Grace Kakes; Edward and Loretta Kakes; and Emil, Ben, and Matthew Kakes; 
two sisters and brothers-in-law: Rose and Peter Steinberg Sr. and Ann and Walter 
Fakundiny.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, May 19, 2008, at St. 
Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills Site. The Rev. Dennis Drury will officiate, with burial to follow in the 
parish cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m., on Monday, May 19, 2008, at St. Isidore 
the Farmer, Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, until the time of 
service at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Kakes family with funeral 
arrangements.
Ray's family would like to extend a very special thank you to the entire staff of 
the Hamilton Memorial Home of Two Rivers for the care and support given to Ray and 
his family during his illness. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 2008


ADAM KLIMESH

Adam Klimesh, 63, of Kellnersville, a retired Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County 
farmer, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home late Sunday night.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
the Rev. Charles Frenden officiating. Burial will be in Tisch Mills Public 
Cemetery.
Mr. Klimesh was born Aug. 3, 1906, in Kewaunee County, a son of the late Joseph 
and Elizabeth Janda Klimesh. He married the former Alice Swoboda at Marinette 
Oct. 3, 1929, after which the couple became engaged in farming in the Town of 
Carlton. In 1961 they retired from farming and in 1966 moved to the village of 
Kellnersville. His wife preceded him in death Sept. 6, 1969.
Survivors include a daughter, three sons, and 11 grandchildren. Three brothers 
and a sister preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 18, 1970


ALICE KLIMESH

Mrs. Adam Klimesh, 55, died Saturday evening at her home. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral 
Home, Mishicot. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial 
will be in the Tisch Mills Cemetery. 
Mrs. Klimesh, nee Alice Swoboda, was born Feb. 21, 1913, in the Town 
of Carlton, Kewaunee County, a daughter of the late Frank and Barbara 
Smidel Swoboda. She was married to Adam F. Klimesh on Oct. 3, 1929, 
at Marinette. The couple farmed in the Town of Carlton until retiring 
in 1961. 
Survivors include her husband; three sons, (private); a daughter, 
(private); four brothers, Eugene and Maynard Swoboda of Rt. 2, Kewaunee, 
Stanley Swoboda of Forestville, and Ernest Swoboda of Two Rivers; and 
ten grandchildren. A daughter and a brother preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 8, 1969


ELIZABETH KLIMESH

An aged resident of the town of Carlton, Mrs. Elizabeth Klimesh, 
died at her home on route 1, Kewaunee, early Monday. Mrs. Klimesh, 
who was 75, had been ill for a year.
Mrs. Klimesh, nee Janda, was born in the town of Mishicot in 1874. 
She had been a resident of the town of Carlton almost all her life. 
Her husband Joseph operated a Kewaunee county farm. He died nine 
years ago. 
Surviving are two sons, Adam and Joseph, both of Carlton; a brother 
Wencil Janda of Tisch Mills; and four grandchildren.
The body will be in state at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday 
until time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 9, 1950


ERNEST KLIMESH

Ernest Klimesh, age 55, of E3064 Sand Bay Road, Kewaunee, died Friday, October 30, 
1992, at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 1992, at Emmanuel Lutheran 
Church, Kewaunee. The Rev. Joel Ph. Sauer will officiate, with burial in the Tisch 
Mills Public Cemetery.
He was born September 21, 1937, in the Town of Carlton, son of the late Adam and 
Alice (Swoboda) Klimesh. He farmed all of his life in the Town of Carlton. He was 
a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kewaunee, the Kewaunee County Farm Bureau, 
and the Local Cooperatives.
He is survived by three sons, Brian and Mark, at home, Bruce, Manitowoc; one daughter 
and son-in-law, Janice and Paul Marmes, Two Creeks; one grandson, Joshua; one brother 
and sister-in-law, Daniel and Arlene Klimesh, Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-
law, Margaret and Perry Rutherford, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Caroline Klimesh, 
Milwaukee; nieces and nephews; special friends, Allen and Pat Kobes, Manitowoc. He 
was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Klimesh, and one infant sister.
Friends may call at the Buchanan Funeral Home after 4 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 
1992, and after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, November 1, 1992 P. A2


JOSEPH KLIMESH   (d. 1941)

Joseph Klimesh, 76, a lifelong resident of the town of Carleton, 
Kewaunee County, died Tuesday at his home after suffering a heart 
attack. Mr. Klimesh had been in poor health for several years but 
had been able to get around in a wheelchair up to the time he 
suffered the fatal attack.
Mr. Klimesh resided on a farm two miles north of Tisch Mills. He 
was born March 9, 1865, in the town of Carleton, son of Mr. and 
Mrs. John Klimesh. Forty-five years ago, he married Miss Lizzie 
Janda. She survives with two sons, Adam and Joseph, Jr., both at 
home; two brothers, Ferdinand of Lena, Wis., and John of Milwaukee; 
five sisters, Mrs. Anna Bauer of the Town of Carleton, Mrs. Frances 
Bauer of Tisch Mills, Mrs. Verona Melichar of Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert 
Stiger of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. George Snyder of Los Angeles, 
Cal.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the 
Konop funeral home at Tisch Mills. B.J. Cmejlia will be in charge 
of the Bohemian ritual. Burial will be in the Tisch Mills Public 
Cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 12, 1941


JOSEPH KLIMESH   (d. 1953)

Joseph Klimesh 39, Route 1, Kewaunee, who worked in Two Rivers 
industrial plants for the past several years, died Sunday morning 
at the Wisconsin General Hospital at Madison. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein & 
Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz 
officiating. Interment will be in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Born in the town of Carleton, Kewaunee county, in 1913, he was a 
son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Janda Klimesh. He left the 
farm home a number of years ago to work in plants at Two Rivers. 
He had made his home in recent years with his brother, Adam 
Klimesh, his only survivor, Rt. 1, Kewaunee. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday to the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 8, 1953


ANNA KOLARIK

Mrs. Anna Kolarik, age 89, of the Village of Tisch Mills, died Wednesday morning, 
October 27, 1993, at the Hamilton Memorial Home.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lambert Funeral 
Home, Mishicot. The Rev. Gerald Kempen will officiate with burial at the Tisch 
Mills Cemetery.
She was born April 14, 1904, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Frank and 
Philamiena Valesh Novotny. She married Joseph F. Kolarik on June 10, 1925, they 
owned and operated the Kolarik Meat Market at Tisch Mills for many years. Her 
husband preceded her in death June of 1984. She was a member of the Mishicot Senior 
citizens.
Survivors are four sons and daughters-in-law, James and Joyce Kolarik, Tisch Mills, 
Robert and Beatrice Kolarik, Two Rivers, Fred and Carol Kolarik, Long Mont, Colo., 
Joseph A. and Arlene Kolarik, Two Rivers, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. 
Preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. Friday. There 
will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 1993 P. A2


JOSEPH F. KOLARIK

Joseph Kolarik Sr. 84, of Tisch Mills, died Saturday afternoon, June 30, at Two 
Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. The 
Rev. Roy Crain will officiate and burial will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mr. Kolarik was born Jan. 17, 1900, at Czechoslovakia, son of the late Ferdinand 
and Mary Doerfler Kolarik. He was married to Ann Novotny, June 10, 1925, at 
Chicago. Mr. Kolarik was a butcher by trade. In 1928 they move to Tisch Mills 
where they owned and operated a meat market until retirement. Mr. Kolarik was an 
active member of Tisch Mills Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He was a 
member of ZCBJ No. 142 and Squeakers Sip Club.
Survivors include his wife, Ann; four sons and daugthers-in-law, James and Joyce 
of Tisch Mills, Robert and Beatrice and Joseph Jr. and Arlene of Two Rivers and 
Fred and Carol of Maribel; two brothers, Frank and James of Chicago; a sister, 
Mrs. Mary Plos of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He 
was preceded in death by a brohter, George and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Najt.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 1984 P. 3


MARCELLA KUNESH

Marcella Martha Kunesh, age 88, of N666 County Road AB, town of Carlton, Kewaunee 
County, died Monday, July 26, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kewaunee.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 1999, at the Lambert 
Funeral Home, Mishicot. Rev. Gerald B. Kempen O.Praem will officiate with burial 
in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Martha was born October 10, 1910, in Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Cyril and 
Anna Fictim Wildman and has been a lifelong Kewaunee county resident. She married 
Wenzel M. Kunesh in September of 1932 at Menominee, Mich. He preceded her in death 
on August 6, 1955. Martha enjoyed farming for many years. She especially liked farm 
animals including chickens and cows. Martha also enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include one step-daughter, Evelyn Shimanek, Manitowoc; six sons and daughters-
in-law, Raymond and Betty Kunesh, Manitowoc, Donald and Vera Kunesh, Spring Hill, Fla., 
Ronald and Barbara Kunesh, town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, Dr. Jerry and Judy Kunesh, 
Ames, Iowa, Glenn and Marie Kunesh, town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, Sylvester "Pee Wee" 
and Nancy Kunesh, town of Carlton, Kewaunee County; 26 grandchildren; 38 great-grand
children; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Wencil and Frank Wiltman and Robert Wildman; 
one sister, Ella Klein; and one grandson, Neil Kunesh.
Relatives and friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot after 9 a.m. 
Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening 
visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 1999 P. A2


WENZEL KUNESH

Last Rites Held for Wenzel Kunesh
Wenzel Kunesh, 60, of Denmark, route 1, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 
his home Saturday morning. The Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiated at the last rites 
which were held at 10:30 am Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral home, 
Two Rivers. Burial was in Tisch Mills Cemetery.
Mr. Kunesh was born in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, on Feb. 26, 1895, 
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kunesh. He married Mary Kalcek in 1918 and Mrs. 
Kunesh died in 1923. In 1932 he married Marcella Wiltman who survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frank Shimanek of Mishicot; nine sons, 
Stanley of South Pasadena, Calif., Wenzel of Milwaukee, Alois of Rockland, 
Raymond of Manitowoc, Donald, Ronald, Jerry, Glenn and Sylvester at home; two 
brothers, Joseph of Seattle, Washington and Matt of Marshfield and 12 grandchildren. 
A son, Emanuel was killed in Italy in World War II.
Denmark Press, Thursday, Aug. 11, 1955 page 5
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(The following is for his son Alois):
Alois F. Kunesh, age 75, died Saturday, August 3, 1996, at Shore Village Health 
Care Center after a brief illness.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 1996, in 
the village cemetery, Thomaston. Rev. D. Elizabeth Audette will officiate.
He was born September 30, 1920, in Franklin, Wis., son of the late Wenzel and 
Mary Kalcek Kunesh. He was educated in Wisconsin Schools. Prior to World War II, 
Mr. Kunesh served with the United States Coast Guard aboard the "Kickapoo" out 
of Rockland. During the war he was transferred into the Navy and served primarily 
aboard the USS Burlington. Returning to Rockland following the war, he worked as 
a truck driver for more than 44 years. He was first employed with the former B&R 
Trucking in Rockland and later with Sanborns Express Trucking. He is remembered 
by his family as one with a great sense of humor who always had a joke to tell. 
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, puttering around his home, helping 
people, working on and traveling in his motor home. In recent years with his wife, 
Mr. Kunesh spent winters in Rockport, Texas. He was a life member of the Rockland 
Lodge of Elks, the Winslow-Holbrook-Merriett Post #1 American Legion in Rockland 
and the Retirees Local #340.
Besides his wife of 55 years, Virginia Wood Kunesh; Mr. Kunesh is survived by one 
daughter, Kathryn Ilvonen, Owls Head; one son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Deborah 
Kunesh, Sr., Union; a sister, Evelyn Shimanck, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren, 
Peter Rubenstein, Debby Cole, Natalia Thompson, Alan Kunesh, Jr., Mark, Kevin, Scott 
and Kyle Kunesh; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Shore Village Health Care Center Activities 
Fund, 201 Camden St., Rockland, ME 04841.
Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland, assisted the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1996 P. A2


ROSE MACDONALD

R. and Harry Sedlak, who had accompanied the remains of their sister, Mrs. Rose 
McDonald(sic) to Tisch Mills for burial, returned to their homes at Detroit 
yesterday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Mon., Sept. 24, 1928 page 3


JOHN MALECHEK

Mishicot Route 1:
John Malecek passed away at his home last Wednesday and the funeral was 
held Friday at the public cemetery at Tisch Mills.
The Reporter, Thurs., Nov. 11, 1918


OTILLIA MALECHEK

Mrs. Otillia Malechek, 75, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died early Tuesday morning at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient since Sunday.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. 
Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in Tisch Mills Cemetery.
Mrs. Malechek, nee Otillia Shebesta, was born April 17, 1888, in the Town of 
Mishicot, daughter of the late John and Barbara Swejka Shebesta. She attended 
rural schools and followed the seamstress trade most of her life. Oct. 4, 1910, 
she was married to John Malechek at Tisch Mills. After their marriage the couple 
took up farming in the Town of Carlton. Upon the death of her husband Nov. 6, 
1918, she took up her residence at Tisch Mills until 1932 when she returned to 
the farm operated by a son.
Surviving are two sons, Archie, on the home farm and John, of Tisch Mills; two 
sisters, Mrs. Mary Skubal, of Milwaukee and Miss Emily Shebesta, of New York City; 
and three grandchildren. Two brothers, Frank and Adolph, preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8:30 p.m.
Two Rivers Reporter, May 14, 1963 P. M-7


KAREL MARSALEK

Two Creeks News:
DIED - Carl Marshalek died at his home in Tisch Mills on Sunday last (August 21). 
He was about 52 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Marshalek was born in 
Nowe Kdiny, Bohemia. While quite young he left his native country to settle in 
America and at a time when the tide of immigration was turned toward the lake 
shore counties of Wisconsin especially those of Manitowoc and Kewaunee. He was 
married in 1872, the issue of which was three daughters and one son and to all 
he was anxious to give a liberal education. Until the past two years he was the 
proprietor of the well-known "County Line House" of Tisch Mills.
The deceased was in ill health for more than a year. He was troubled with 
Bright's Disease. No pains were spared by his wife and his aged mother, who 
survive him to restore him to health, but gradually as time passed on it was 
discovered that all proved fruitless. While an invalid his children were devoted 
to him and never for a moment did they cease to calm and comfort their fond, 
suffering father. He was an ardent supporter and a good member of the Catholic 
Church. His funeral was probably the largest ever witnessed in this vicinity. 
Two Catholic societies of which he was a member paid him their last tribute by 
marching in a body from his home to his grave. His remains were interred in the 
Catholic Cemetery in Tisch Mills on Tuesday of this week.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 30, 1898
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Notes From Nero:
The funeral of Carl Marshalek (sic) of Tisch Mills on Tuesday of last week was 
probably the largest witnessed here for many years.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 1, 1898  pg. 2
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Notes From Nero:
Mrs. Jos. Juettner of Oconto, was called here by the death of her brother Carl 
Marshalek (sic).
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 1, 1898  pg. 2


MARIE MARSALEK

A fourteen-year-old daughter of Charles Marschalek, proprietor of the County 
Line house at Tisch Mills, Manitowoc county, died recently after an illness of 
several days. The disease from which she died is believed to have been brought 
on by drinking impure water. Others in Mr. Marschalek’s household were taken at 
the same time but recovered. Many in that vicinity have been similarly afflicted. 
The symptoms of the disease appear to be similar to those of cholera.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, June 11, 1887.


ANNA MELICHAR

Mrs. Anna Melichar, 82, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Edward Miller, in Stangelville.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Miller 
home and at 10 o’clock at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 
Stangelville.
Mrs. Melichar, nee Anna Wanek, was born in Bohemia in 1862 and came 
to Wisconsin when a child. She was married in 1882 to Frank Melichar, 
and they located on a farm in Carlton, Kewaunee county. In 1903, 
they operated a cheese factory and tavern for a number of years and 
then moved to a farm in Franklin, Kewaunee county. Mr. Melichar died 
several years ago.
Survivors are four sons, Adolph of Janesville, Emil of Milwaukee, 
Anton of this city, Jerry of Green Bay; two daughters, Mrs. Edward 
Miller of Stangelville, Mrs. Matt Roidt of Franklin; brother George 
of Kewaunee; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. 
The rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock Sunday night at the Miller 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 12, 1945 


FRANK MELICHAR   (d. 1950)

Frank Melichar, 84, died at his home in Tisch Mills Thursday after 
an illness of four years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Klein & 
Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Conducting services will 
be Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, 
Two Rivers. Interment will be in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. 
Mr. Melichar was born in Bohemia in 1865, the son of Wenzel and 
Anna Schauer Melichar. His parents brought him to the United States 
when they emigrated four years later. Mr. Melichar, was an invalid, 
lived on the Kewaunee county farm of his parents until 1927, when 
he moved to Tisch Mills. He was unmarried. 
Only survivor of his immediate family is a brother Joseph, with whom 
he lived. Mr. Melichar is survived by nieces and nephews. 
The body is in state at the funeral home where it may be viewed at 
time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 29, 1950 


FRANK W. MELICHAR    (d. 1932 on stone 1933 in obituary)

FUNERAL HELD FOR MELICHAR
Dies at Home of Daughter at Stangelville
Kewaunee (Special) - Funeral services for Frank Melichar, 74, who died at the home 
of his daughter at Stangelville on Thursday evening, were held Sunday afternoon. 
His death was attributed to asthma. 
The deceased was born in the Town of Carlton in March, 1858 and spent the greater 
part of his life in that community. In 1882 he was married to Miss Anna Wanek. 
They resided on a farm in the Town of Norman until 1903 when he disposed of his 
farm and purchased a saloon and cheese factory which he operated until 1911. At 
that time, he purchased another farm in the Town of Franklin, which he owned until 
the time of his death.
The deceased was very active in his earlier years taking part in civic and church 
affairs. He held the office of town treasurer for several terms and was a trustee 
in the church of that town. The funeral services were conducted from the home at 
1 o'clock Sunday afternoon with B.F. Cmeyla of Kewaunee officiating. Vocal numbers 
were rendered by Henry and Louis Kasal of Kewaunee. Burial was made in the public 
cemetery at Tisch Mills.
He is survived by his widow, three sons, Adolph of Stangelville, Emil of Milwaukee, 
Jerry at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ed Hiller at home and Mrs. John Pecka of Chicago. 
He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 17, 1933 page 21
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(Note: Per obituary he died Thursday, January 12, 1933, so the 1932 date on his
tombstone would be incorrect.)


JEROME MELICHAR

Jerry Melichar, 69, formerly of Stangelville, Kewaunee County, died Sunday 
morning at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Donald J. 
Felier will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Melichar was born Sept. 20, 1900, in Town of Carleton, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late Frank and Anna Wanek Melichar. He farmed in Two of Franklin, 
Kewaunee County.
Survivors include two brothers, Anton, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Adolph, of Two 
Rivers, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Miller, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Matt Roidt, 
Town of Franklin. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 26, 1970  P. 9 


JOSEPH MELICHAR

Joseph Melichar, 77, former Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County farmer, died 
early Monday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient 
since October.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Norman, the 
Rev. Hubert Nilles officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church 
cemetery.
Mr. Melichar was born in the Town of Carlton Oct. 15, 1881, son of the late 
Joseph and Barbara Roth Melichar. In his younger years, Mr. Melichar served 
as a barber along with the operation of a farm in the township. In 1945 he 
married Mrs. Anna Shimek at Norman. She died in 1955. Since his wife’s death 
he made his home with a step-son, Daniel Shimek of Rt. 1, Mishicot.
Besides the step-son he leaves a step-daughter, Mrs. Clara Jansky, of Tisch 
Mills, another step-son, Edward Shimek, of Kewaunee and a number of nieces and 
nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 23, 1959  P. 13


AGNES MIDLE

Mrs. John Midle of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Thursday afternoon at Maple Crest 
Sanatorium, Whitelaw, where she had been a patient for five months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller 
officiating. Burial will be in Tisch Mills National Cemetery.
Mrs. Midle was born Agnes Tofel, Nov. 9, 1888, at Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, 
daughter of the late Francis and Maria Tofel. She was married to Joseph Biel in 
Czechoslovakia and the couple came to the United States where Mr. Biel died in 
1921. In 1922 she was married to John Midle and the couple settled on a farm in 
the Town of Mishicot.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Zar of Milwaukee and 
Mrs. Roland Hess of Rt. 1, Mishicot; three sons, Alois Biel of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, 
Joseph Biel of Milwaukee and son (private), of the Town of Mishicot; a brother, 
Rudolph Tofel of Czechoslovakia; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 10, 1964 P. 13
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(NOTE: Her obit says she is in Tisch Mills National cem., but her stone was
found here)


JOHN MIDLE

John Midle, 86, formerly of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Saturday afternoon 
at Maple Crest Sanitorium, Whitelaw. 
Funeral services will be at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in Tisch 
Mills National Cemetery.
Mr. Midle was born Aug. 29, 1882, in the Town of Mishicot, a son of 
the late George and Barbara Larva Midle. He married the former Agnes 
Tofel Biel in September of 1922 at Hermansville, Mich. She preceded 
him in death in 1964. He operated a farm in the Town of Mishicot 
until 1947 when he retired to a home at Rt. 1, Denmark. Prior to 
becoming a patient at Maple Crest Sanitorium, he was a resident of 
Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
He leaves two daughters, (private); a son, (private); two stepsons, 
(private); 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. A daughter 
preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 16, 1968
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(NOTE: Obit says he is in Tisch Mills National cemetery, but his 
stone was found here)


JOHN MIDLE    (d. 2008)

John G. Midle, age 79, a resident of San Luis Medical & Rehabilitation Center, 
Green Bay, died on Friday, March 21, 2008, at the center. 
John was born on Dec. 6, 1928, in the town of Mishicot, to the late John and 
Agnes (Tofel) Midle. John lived on the home farm in Tisch Mills with his parents 
until their deaths, and has since resided in nursing care facilities. 
He is survived by a half sister: Frances Hess of Two Rivers. Numerous nieces and 
nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister: Rose Midle; two 
half brothers: Joseph and Alois Biel; a half sister: Angeline (Biel) Zar; and 
four infant siblings. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Deja 
& Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St. Two Rivers. Deacon Ken Coenen will 
officiate at the service, with burial to follow in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery, 
Tisch Mills. 
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, after 10 a.m. on Saturday 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 2008 


CHARLES MILLER

Charles C. Miller, 79, of 1701 East Street, Two Rivers, a retired 
long-time Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, employe, died early 
Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been 
a patient for two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial 
will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. 
Mr. Miller was born Aug. 20, 1881, in the Town of Gibson, son of 
the late Ernst and Sophia Kadow Miller. When a young man, he moved 
to Two Rivers, where he married the former Ida Tesch of Tisch Mills 
June 30, 1906. She preceded him in death five years ago. 
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Claude P. Lodl of Two Rivers, and 
Mrs. Otto Vegrot, of Venice, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. John Baetke, of 
Manitowoc; and two grandchildren, Claudia and Albert Lodl. 
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 2 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be 
taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time 
of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 15, 1961


MARIE B. MILLER

Mrs. Marie B. Miller, 94, a resident of Manitowoc County Health Care Center, 
died Wednesday evening, March 6, at the center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Church, Tisch Mills. 
The Rev. Roy Crain will offiicate with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 
Tisch Mills.
Mrs. Miller was born September 14, 1890, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, 
daughter of the late Frank W. and Anna Wanek Melichar. She married Edward H. 
Miller in 1927 at Manitowoc.
Survivors include a brother, Anton Melichar of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews 
also survived. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1968, a sister and 
three brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 8 a.m. 
to 10 a.m. Saturday morning.
Herald Times Reporter, March 8, 1985 P. 3


HENRY NOOKER

Henry Nooker, 69, of the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, died Sunday night 
at St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay, where he had been confined for the past 
five weeks. Mr. Nooker had been in ill health for the past two years.
Born in the Town of Franklin on Nov. 9, 1873, he resided there all his life as 
a farmer. Two years ago, he retired and moved to reside with a nephew in the town, 
Ben Nooker. He never married. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from 
the Konop funeral Home at Tisch Mills, the Rev. L.A. Stooner officiating. Burial 
will be in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. Survivors are a brother, Christ Nooker 
of Madison, Wis., two nephews and three nieces.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 8, 1943 page 14 
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(Note: The stone says 1942 but the obit is in the 1943 newspaper)


CHARLES NUHLICEK

Charles Nuhlicek, 60-year-old, town of Carlton (Kewaunee county) 
farmer, who lived two miles northwest of Tisch Mills, died suddenly 
of a heart attack shortly after being removed to the institution 
from his home Saturday night. He had been in failing for health more 
than a year. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Beduhn, Deja & 
Martin Funeral Inc., Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz, 
pastor of Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Two Rivers, 
officiating. Interment will be in the Tisch Mills National Cemetery.
Charles Nuhlicek was born in the town of Carlton in 1891, a son of the 
late John and Mary Stibor Nuhlicek. He lived on the homestead farm his 
entire life. In 1928, Mary Bauer of the town of Carlton married Mr. 
Nuhlicek.
Besides his wife, Mr. Nuhlicek leaves a son, (private), on the home 
farm; a twin brother, Joseph Nuhlicek of Two Rivers, and two sisters, 
Mrs. Wenzel Mezera and Mrs. Wenzel Ciha, both of Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 19, 1952


ELGENE A. NUHLICEK

Elgene Nuhlicek, age 68, formerly of Tisch Mills, died Friday, March 5, 2004, 
at the Algoma Long Term Care. 
He was born July 3, 1935, at Tisch Mills, to the late Peter and Mayme (Bauer) 
Nuhlicek. Elgene played for many years with the Dick Rogers, Joe Karmon, Ludger 
Karmon, Gene LeBotte, Russ Zimmerman and the Blue Ribbon Brass bands. He also 
worked at various factories in the area. 
Survivors include a number of cousins, relatives and friends. 
Friends called after 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, at Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee, 
until time of services. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, at the 
funeral home. Burial was in Tisch Mills Progressive Cemetery.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2004


MARY NUHLICEK

Mrs. Mary Nuhlicek, 90, of Route 1, Kewaunee, who lived with her son and 
daughter-in-law until the past year, died late Monday morning, February 12, 
1990, at Kewaunee Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Fuenral Home, Mishicot, 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Norman. Rev. Lawarence Gerend 
will officiate with burial at Tisch Mills Cemetery.
Mrs. Nuhlicek was born June 9, 1899, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee county 
and daughter of the late Wenzil and Dora Cherney Bauer. She married Charles 
Nuhlicek in 1924 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Stangelville. He preceded 
her in death in May of 1952.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Bernice Nuhlicek of 
Route 1, Kewaunee; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Engeldinger and Mrs. Tillie Blahnik, 
both of Manitowoc; four grandchildren (private); four great grandchildren, 
nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 
Memorial Service will be held at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


PETER NUHLICEK

Peter Nuhlicek, 78, of Rt.  1, Kewaunee died Saturday morning at 
Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, following a short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Buchanan Funeral 
Home, Kewaunee. The Rev. A. G. Sinclair will officiate and burial 
will be in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Peter Nuhlicek was born Feb. 8, 1890, at Norman, son of the late 
Peter and Dora Prausa Nuhlicek. He was a former tavern operator 
at Tisch Mills and Stangelville. 
He married Mayme Bauer Nov. 21, 1920, at Kewaunee. Mr. Nuhlicek 
was a member of the Kewaunee County Tavern League. 
Survivors include his wife; a son (private); and a brother Joseph 
of Kewaunee. 
Friends may call at the funeral home this Monday evening until 
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 13, 1969 


CARL OLLECH

Funeral services for Carl Ollech, 68, of Bolt, who died Wednesday, 
will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Wochos Funeral Home, Denmark. The Rev. 
J. H. Thomsen will officiate and burial will be in Tisch Mills 
public cemetery. 
Mr. Ollech was born in Germany and served four years in the German 
army before coming to America in 1920. He married Ottilia Etersky 
in 1925. He was operator of the Lakeview Ballroom 45 years. 
Survivors are the wife and two brothers and two sisters who live 
in Germany. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 22, 1965
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(20 Oct 1896/Apr 1965/SSDI)


OTTILIA OLLECH

Mrs. Ottilia (Tillie) Ollech, 83, a former Bolt resident, died early Saturday 
evening, March 7, at a Kewaunee nursing home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, 
Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in Tisch 
Mills Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Ollech, nee Ottilia Etersky, was born Nov. 15 1898, in the Town of Franklin, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Wencel and Anna Zeman Etersky. She was 
married to Carl Ollech in 1924 at Kewaunee. The couple owned and operated the 
Lakeview Ballroom in Bolt from 1932 to 1969.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Anna Hessel and Mrs. Olga Olsen of Green 
Bay and Mrs. Bessie Zolk of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Her husband, two 
brothers, William and Anton and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Biesel preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, 3 p.m to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A wake 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 9, 1981 P. 3


FRANCES ORDING

Mrs. Frances Ording, 75, of 604 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Thursday afternoon, April 21, at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Immaneuu (sic) Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officate and burial will 
be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Ording, nee Frances Pribyl, was born May 21, 1907, at Tisch Mills, daughter 
of the late John and Mary Schweiner Pribyl. She grew up and was educated at Tisch 
Mills. She was married to Harvey H. Ording June 30, 1927, at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. For a time the couple operated Ording's General Store at Zander 
and then moved to Manitowoc to reside. Mr. Ording preceded her in death Oct. 15, 
1967. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph H. and Patricia A. Ording of 
Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Tillie Pribyl of Tisch Mills 
and Edward and Dorothy Pribyl of Stangelville; five (sic) grandchildren, Daniel L. 
Ording of Los Angeles, Calif., Susan D. Kufahl of Milwaukee, Mark A. Ording, Kim M. 
Ording of Manitowoc; a great grandson, Robert Daniel Kufahl, nieces, nephews and 
other relatives and friends. A son, Roland, preceded her in death in 1975.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei State Street Chapel, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 
9 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of 
service. Memorials would be appreciated to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1983 P. 3


HARVEY ORDING

COUNTY CRASHES CLAIM LIVES OF 2
Elderly Drivers Are Victims on Weekend
Two elderly motorists were fatally injured in traffic accidents in
Manitowoc County Sunday and Monday morning.
Victims were Norman G. Hanson, 76, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Harvey
Ording, 63 of 818 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc. Their deaths jumped the
county's traffic fatality toll to 19 persons so far this year compared
with 25 at this time in 1966.
Ording died at Holy Family Hospital at 5 p.m. Sunday nearly six hours
after being thrown from his car after a collision with another vehicle
at the intersection of Hamilton and South 14th streets. He was the
city's third traffic fatality so far in 1957.
(paragraphs describing injuries and other vehicle)
(continued on p.12)
Mr. Ording was born Nov. 25, 1904 in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee
County, son of the late John Ording and Alvina Ullman Ording. He
married the former Frances Pribyl June 20, 1927, at Manitowoc. The
couple located at Zanders, where they operated a grocery store for
two years, then returned to Manitowoc.
Funeral Wednesday
He was employed for Gaterman Mfg. Co., Inc., Manitowoc, and was a
member of the Manitowoc Fish and Game Assn. and Larrabee Sportsmen's
Club and organized the Bolt Sportsmen's Club.
Survivors include his wife, two sons (private), his mother, Mrs. 
Henry Kappelman; four brothers, Edward, Elmer, Alvin and John; a
sister, Mrs. Carl Jorgenson; all of Manitowoc and four grandchildren.
A brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services for Mr. Ording will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H.
Unke will officiate and burial is tentatively set for Tisch Mills
Public Cemetery.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc,
Ninth Street entrance after 3 p.m Tuesday until noon Wednesday and
then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 16, 1967  p.12


ROLAND ORDING

Roland J. Ording, 45, of 818 N. Sixth Street, Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and 
burial will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. Mr. Ording was born 
July 19, 1929, at Zander, Wis., son of Mrs. Frances Prybl Ording and 
the late Harvey Ording. He attended Manitowoc schools. He was employed 
at Gaterman Mfg. Co. for 11 years and was recently employed at Holiday 
House, Manitowoc. Mr. Ording was a member of Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Fish and Game Assn., and a member of the 
former Bolt Sportsmen’s Club. 
Survivors include his mother of Manitowoc; a brother, (private); three 
nieces and a nephew, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 
4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 
from noon Tuesday until the time of service at the church. 
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, April 5, 1975
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(19 Jul 1929/Apr 1975/SSDI)


FRANK PIVONKA

Messages received at Tisch Mills from the War Department announce 
the death overseas of Private Frank E. Pivonka, attached to the 
Field Artillery. Private Pivonka died on Oct. 2, a victim of 
pneumonia. he is survived by a widow and one child. the left from 
Camp Grant from the Second District May 25 and sailed from new York 
on Sept. 16, being ill aboard ship. Mr. Pivonka has been the teacher 
at Tisch Mills the past few years.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 5, 1918
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BODY BROUGHT HOME FOR BURIAL AT TISCH MILLS
The funeral of Frank Pivonka, of Tisch Mills, a soldier who died overseas will 
be held from his old home at Tisch Mills, Friday at 10 am. Father Shimek of the 
Catholic Church there will conduct the services which will be held under the 
auspices of the Two Rivers Chapter of the American Legion.
Pivonka was a member of the 86th Division, which arrived in England only a short 
time before the war ended. He was taken ill and was left in a hospital in England 
where he died Oct. 6, 1918, less than a week before the armistice was signed.
The body was brought back to the United States under the policy of the government 
to return all to parents and friends who express a desire to have them returned. 
From New York, a military escort accompanied the body to Manitowoc, where it 
arrived last night.
Pivonka was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pivonka of Tisch Mills. He was married 
and one child survives.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thurs., Aug. 26, 1920 page 1
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REMAINS BROUGHT HERE FROM OVERSEAS
The remains of Frank Pivonka of Tisch Mills, who died in England in October, 
1918, while in the government service, were brought home for burial on Thursday 
last. Funeral services were held on Friday at 10:30 o'clock in the morning at 
St. Mary Church, the Rev. E. Shimek officiating. Soldiers of the American Legion 
from Two Rivers escorted the body and fired a salute when the body was placed at 
rest in the nearby cemetery.
Frank Pivonka enlisted in the army during the middle part of the month of May, 
1918. He was one of the large contingent of men who left Two Rivers for Camp 
Grant on May 25. He remained at Camp Grant but a short time when he was 
transferred to Camp Robinson where he was placed in the special detail division 
of the Light Field Artillery. His company was a part of the Eighty-Sixth Division 
which went across to France in September. While enroute to England, Mr. Pivonka 
contracted pneumonia which caused his death shortly after he landed.
He was a graduate of the Two Rivers High School and the Oshkosh Normal School. 
He taught school in his home district for four and one-half terms and ranked as 
one of the best teachers in the county. During the summer, 1917 he married Miss 
Lillian Sykora of Tisch Mills who survives him, also a son, Francis whom Mr. 
Pivonka never saw. The funeral was largely attended. His sister, Marie of Green 
Bay and two brothers, Mike and Edward of this city were in attendance.
The Reporter, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1920


LILLIAN PIVONKA

Lillian Pivonka, age 97, of 3216 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, former (sic) of Tisch 
Mills, died Wednesday morning, June 21, 1995, at her home.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 24, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. at Lambert 
Funeral Home, Mishicot. Rev. Robert Meyer will officiate with burial at Tisch 
Mills Public Cemetery.
Lillian was born at Tisch Mills on October 18, 1897, daughter of the late Wenzel 
and Julia Dvorak Sykora. She married Frank E. Pivonka, June 4, 1917, at Tisch 
Mills. Her husband preceded her in death October 2, 1918, serving in the United 
States Army in World War I. As a young girl she attended Tisch Mills District #6 
School. She worked at S.W. Stangel General Store, Dr. Johnson's Office, and also 
helped at Forsts Hall of Tisch Mills. She moved to Manitowoc in July of 1944.
Survivors include one son, Francis Pivonka, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, cousins, 
and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin Sykora.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 
Noon on Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 1995 P. A2


ANNA PRUCHA   (d. 1967)

Mrs. Anna Prucha, 81, of Tisch Mills, died at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital Sunday noon. 
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. James Geenan officiating. Burial will 
be in St. Mary Cemetery.
Mrs. Prucha, nee Anna Koenig, was born March 24, 1886, at Stangelville, 
daughter of the late Casper and Anna Hazel Koenig. She was married in 
1905 at Tisch Mills to Wenzel Prucha who operated a blacksmith shop at 
Skubal Corners, Town of Mishicot. The family later moved to Tisch Mills 
where the husband died in 1947. She was a member of the Holy Rosary 
Society of St. Mary parish.
Surviving are two sons, Robert of Two Rivers and Edward at home and two 
grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 27, 1967
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(Note: The girl who photographed this cemeter said Anna is in Progressive)


WENZEL PRUCHA   (d. 1947)

Wenzel Prucha, 67, of Tisch Mills, died of  a heart attack Sunday 
afternoon about 200 feet from his brother Louis’ Two Creeks farm 
as he was driving a car from the house to the road. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Tisch Mills 
home and at 10 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic church in Tisch Mills, 
the Rev. John Rous officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining 
cemetery. 
Mr. Prucha was born in 1885 in Two Creeks and 39 years ago, married 
Anna Koenig in Stangelville. They settled in Norman, in Kewaunee 
county, where for seven years he operated a blacksmith shop. For the 
following 18 years, he resided in Saxonburg before moving to Tisch 
Mills.
Mr. Prucha operated blacksmith shops in both communities. He was 
affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America. 
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Robert and Edward, both at home; 
four sisters, Mrs. Catherine Hallada, Mrs. A. W. Kozelka, and Mrs. 
Joseph Langer, all of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Frank Kozelka of Madison; 
four brothers, Louis of Two Creeks, Edward of River Falls, Emil of 
Two Rivers, and Rudolph of Whitewater. 
The body will be moved to the home in Tisch Mills from the Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home in Manitowoc Tuesday morning. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 20, 1947
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(Note: The girl who photographed this cemetery said Wenzel is in Progressive) 


JOSEPH RADEY

Joseph Radey, 46, of 6954 West Hampton Ave., Milwaukee, died Thursday 
morning at Milwaukee Emergency Hospital shortly after being admitted 
there. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at DeWane Funeral Home, 
Denmark. Burial will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mr. Radey was born Sept. 11, 1919, at Pilsen, son of the late Joseph 
and Mary Jirovetz Radey. He married Emily Kralovetz July 2, 1941, at 
Stangelville. The couple farmed and then operated the Pine Tree Tavern 
on Highway 141 near Maribel until Mr. Radey became employed at Milwaukee 
13 years ago. He was a maintenance man at St. Michael Hospital there. 
Survivors include his wife of Rt. 1, Maribel; a daughter, (private); 
a son (private); a brother, Antone, of Rt. 2, Denmark; a sister, Mrs. 
Victor Kozlovsky, of Rt. 3, Denmark; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call after 7 o’clock this Saturday evening at the funeral 
home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 10, 1965 
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(12 Sep 1918/Jul 1965/SSDI)


ROBERT L. RIHA

Robert L. Riha, 64, of Tisch Mills, died Thursday, January 13, at Houston, 
Texas.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Deacon Frank Kroll will officiate. Burial of cremains 
will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mr. Riha was born Feb. 21, 1918, at Two Rivers, son of Cecilia Bauer Riha and 
the late Alois Riha. He grew up in the Tisch Mills area where he attended local 
school. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 
1936. He also attended Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science in Milwaukee. 
March 1, 1938, he married Sophie Wiese at Two Rivers. During World War II he 
served with the United States Navy. Following his return to this area he worked 
for Heresite Chemical Company, Manitowoc, before moving to Houston in 1956. While 
in Houston he was employed with Tube-Kote Inc. until 1964 when he moved to Baton 
Rouge, La. He worked there for Best Manufacturing Company until 1980 when he 
returned to Tisch Mills and worked part time for Kewaunee Nuclear Plant.
Survivors include his wife, Sophie, a son, Ellery Riha of Houston and a daughter, 
Colette Riha of Baton Rouge; his mother, Cecelia Johanek of Manitowoc; three 
grandchildren, Kenneth, Terri and Stephan Riha of Hosuton and an aunt, Ann Janda 
of Milwaukee, nieces, nephews and other relatives. His stepfather, Joseph Johanek 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Saturday until 
the time of service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer society.
Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 1983 P. 3


SOPHIE L. RIHA

Sophie Lucille Riha, age 85, beloved mother and grandmother, died Thursday, 
Jan. 17, 2002 at Heritage Manor of Baton Rouge, La.
Sophie was born in Two Rivers, Sept. 25, 1916. She was married to Robert L. 
Riha on March 1, 1938 in Two Rivers. Sophie was a kind and gentle soul who 
loved life and people. She will live on in our thoughts anad hearts with our 
smiles and not our tears. The family wishes to extend special thanks to our 
Lady of the Lake Hospital, Heritage Manor of Baton Rouge, Dr. Kean Day and 
all her friends who provided comfort. Your care and kindness were deeply 
appreciated.
Survivors include a daughter: Colette Riha of Baton Rouge, La.; one son: Ellery 
and Alice Riha of Hosuton, Texas; four grandchildren: Kenneth Riha, Theresa Riha, 
Stephen Riha and Michael Riha; two step grandchildren: Kevin Goss and Stephanie 
Doyle. Also surviving are numerous nephews and neices.
Sophie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Robert; brothers: John 
Wiese, Frank Wiese and Edwin Wiese; sisters; Alice Lodl and Virginia Greenwood.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2208 
Washington St., Two Rivers, on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002 at 6 p.m. A memorial supper 
will follow at the Fawn Supper Club, Woodland Drive, Manitowoc. Burial of her 
cremated remains will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 at Tisch Mills 
Cemetery.
E-mail letters of condolence may be sent the Riha Family c/o Reinbold & Pfeffer 
Family Funeral Home at jrp@lakefield.net. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Riha family.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 24, 2002


JOE W. ROIDT   (d. 1951)

Joseph W. Roidt, 61, of Stangelville, a World War I veteran, was 
found dead in his apartment Saturday night by his brother Matt who 
went to visit him. He was last seen Thursday noon. Death was due 
to a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the DeWane 
Funeral Home, Denmark, with American Legion services. The Carlton 
Legion post will officiate at the grave in the Tisch Mills Public 
Cemetery. 
He was born in Franklin, Kewaunee County, in 1887, and in 1917, 
married Mrs. Anna Seitz. She died in 1919. He served overseas in 
World War I, and took part in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. 
Survivors are two brothers, Matt of Rt. 2, Kewaunee, and Martin of 
Riplinger, Wis. 
Friends may call at the Denmark funeral home where there will be 
prayers at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 31, 1951.


CARL R. (RAY) HUNT ROSINSKY

Mr. Carl R. Rosinsky, 60, of 10613 CTH A, Kiel, Wis., formerly of Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday morning, Oct. 4, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Richard Lind will offiicate and burial will be in the Progressive Farmers 
Cemetery, Tisch Mills, Wis.
Mr. Rosinsky was born June 12, 1923, at Merrill, Wis., son of the late Frank and 
Hulda Nimz Rosinsky. He attended Manitowoc schools and graduated from Lincoln 
High School with the Class of 1942. He was a veteran of World War II, serving 
with the Navy in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1947. He married Janet Jarosh on 
June 21, 1947, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1976. He then married 
Rose Schoknecht on April 29, 1978 in Manitowoc. He was employed with Portland 
Cement Co. for 15 years and later managed Badger Bowling Alley in Mishicot. In 
1974 he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. as a welder until 1983. Mr. 
Rosinsky was inducted in the Manitowoc Bowling Hall of Fame in May 1983. He was 
a member of the American Legion Psot No. 659, a member of First Lutheran Church 
of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Rose; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Steven 
and Clara Rosinsky of Mishicot, Tech Sergeant William and Toum Rosinsky of 
Germany and James Rosinsky of Rapids City, S.D.; five daughters and three sons-
in-law, Miss Susan Rosinsky of Hanover Park, Ill., Miss Ann Rosinsky of Manitowoc, 
Sally and Wilbur Dixon of Springfield, Ill., Peggy and Greg Taylor of Phoeniz, 
Ariz., and Mary and Dennis Frenz of Mishicot; a brother, Walter Oleson of Oshkosh; 
a twin sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Walter Pitkin of Manitowoc; a sister 
and brother-in-law, Esther and Harry Gauger of Oshkosh; eight grandchildren; two 
step-daughters and step-sons-in-law, Linda and Harvey Plummer of Beaver Dam, Wis., 
and Cathy and Daniel Dokey of Alabama; three step-sons, Mike DeBauch of Florida 
and Mark and Schott DeBauch of Kiel, Wis.; 16 step-grandchildren, a step great 
grandson, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, two brothers, 
and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. 
until the time of services on Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, October 5, 1983 P. 3


CAROLINE SCHAUER

Mrs. Frank Schauer, 73, former resident of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died 
early Sunday morning at Rockwood Convalescent Home, New Franken, 
where she had resided the last year. 
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch 
Mills, the Rev. Herbert Nilles officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Schauer was born Caroline Bouril, May 22, 1889, daughter of 
the late Anton and Mary Jansky Bouril. She was married in 1910 to 
Frank Schauer and the couple operated a farm for many years on 
Rt. 1, Mishicot. 
Survivors include three brothers, James of South Elgin, Ill., Joseph 
of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, and Charles of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. John 
Hruska of Couer D’Alene, Idaho, and Mrs. Leonard Pfeffer Sr., of 
Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1953.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited 
at 7 o’clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 16, 1961 p.19


FRANK SCHAUER

Stricken with a heart attack following a surgical operation, Frank 
Schauer, 70, a lifelong town of Mishicot farmer, who resided on 
Rt. 1, Mishicot, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital 
at Green Bay. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Specht Funeral 
Home at Mishicot, the Rev. R. G. Wichlei, pastor of Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers, officiating. Interment will be in the Tisch Mills 
Public Cemetery. 
Born in the town of Mishicot in 1883, a son of the late Frank and Mary 
Klimesh Schauer, he remained on the homestead farm until 1926 when he 
purchased a farm in the same township which he had operated until the 
time of his illness. 
Surviving Schauer are his wife, the former Caroline Bouril, whom he 
married in 1911, and a brother, Joseph Schauer of Green Bay. 
Friends may call at the Specht Funeral Home from 7 p.m. Thursday until 
the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 5, 1953 
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Notes from Mishicot:
Frank Schauer Jr., who resides on a farm in the town of Mishicot, about a mile 
and a half south of Tisch Mills, suffered a big loss by fire Wednesday evening. 
All the farm buildings excepting the house were destroyed. Mrs. Schauer discovered 
the fire in the chicken coop at about 6 o'clock in the evening. She rushed to the 
telephone to call the neighbors but before they arrived the fire spread so rapidly 
that the wood shed, granary, barn and an old stable were ablaze. Mr. Schauer 
purchased the farm about six months ago. All the hay and grain were burned. The 
loss is party covered by insurance. The place was known as the old Koehler farm.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 15, 1921
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(Note: This appears to be the right Frank Schauer)


ARTHUR A. SCHROEDER

Because of the terror induced by the __ght of possible induction into the military 
service, August Schroeder, 36, farm hand employed by Frank Mer___ in the town of 
Franklin, committed suicide by shooting himself. If he ever went "over there" he 
would have a 50 to ___ chance to survive, but he made a ___ thng of it. No inquest 
was held.
The Manitowoc Pilot, October 24, 1918 
(Left margin of newspaper was not included on the online page.)


ANNA SEDLACEK

MRS. SEDLACEK TO BE BURIED AT TISCH MILLS
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Sedlacek, who passed away at the 
hospital yesterday, will be held at Tisch Mills Saturday morning 
at 10, the Rev. Rous officiating.
Decedent was the widow of Jacob Sedlacek who 45 years ago conducted 
a furniture store in this city at Eighth and Chicago streets and, 
who preceded her in death nine years ago, 
Mrs. Sedlacek who was 74 was born in Bohemia July 25, 1853, and came 
to America at an early age, wedding Mr. Sedlacek at the age of 20. 
Despite her advanced age, Mrs. Sedlacek, who was Anna Matek before 
her marriage, visited with her sons and daughters each winter in 
California and at Detroit, Mich. She is survived by 10 children 
including four daughters, Mrs. L. Miller of Gibson, Mrs. E. J. Leamon 
of Detroit, Mrs. John Melnarek of Kewaunee, and Mrs. J. McDonald of 
Detroit; six sons, Emil and Ludwig of California, Joseph of Cleveland, 
Harry and Rudolph of Detroit and Louis of Gibson, who is living on the 
old homestead.
A number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 15, 1927 


EMMA SEDLACEK

Mrs. Louis (Emma) Sedlacek, 92, of Route 1, Mishicot, died early Saturday 
morning, August 9, 1986, at Hamilton Memorial Home. Funeral services will be 
2 pm Monday at Lambert Funeral home, Mishicot. Rev. Roy Crain will officiate 
with burial to follow at Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Sedlacek was born November 10, 1893 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of 
the late Adolph and Anna Skarvoda Zeman. She married Louis Sedlacek on 
February 18, 1919 at Manitowoc. She farmed with her husband until he preceded 
her in death in 1973.
Survivors include a son, Raymond of Route 1, Mishicot; a daughter, Mrs. Elaine 
Peterson of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Anna Wenzel of Brillion and six 
grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers and 
two sisters. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 3 pm to 
9 pm this Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Aug. 10, 1986 page 21
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(Emma (Zeman)/b. 10 Nov 1893/d. Aug 1986)


JAKUB SEDLACEK

Mr. and Mrs. John Melnarik?? were at Larabee last Friday to attend the funeral 
of the latter’s father Jacob Sedlacek. Mr. Sedlacek is survived by his wife 
and a family of grown up children. The funeral took place at Tisch Mills under 
the auspices of the C.S.P.S. Lodge of which the deceased was a member.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 15, 1919  P. 4
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Jacob Sedlack,(sic) a retired farmer of Gibson, died April 8 of dropsy, while 
sitting with his wife on a wagon driven by his son, on the way home from a 
cheese factory. He was well before, but died while calling out "Well!"
The deceased was born in Bohemia in the year 1851 and came to America in 1870, 
first to Chicago, and in 1880 he bought a farm in Gibson, Manitowoc County, which 
he sold some years ago. In 1872 he married his surviving wife, nee Anna Matek. 
There are ten children living, four daughters and six sons, namely; Anna, Julia, 
Rose, Mary, Emil, Ludwig, Joe, Rudolph, Henry and Lewis; also 12 grandchildren. 
Two of his sons were not present at the funeral; Rudolph is on the way home from 
France, and Harry, who is still in France, Expects to return in several months. 
John Dufek of the Z.C.B.J. lodge delivered the funeral oration, April 11, in the 
cemetery of Tisch Mills. Mr. Sedlack's son Joseph is a station agent.
Tri-County Record - April 17, 1919


LOUIS SEDLACEK

Louis Sedlacek, 82, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. 
The Rev. Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be in Tisch Mills 
Public Cemetery.
Mr. Sedlacek was born Sept. 14, 1891, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Jacob and Anna Mattek Sedlacek. He married Emma Zeman Feb. 18, 1919, farming 
at the present address all his life. He was treasurer of the Town of Gibson for 
four years and chairman for the next 24 years. He was agent, director and past 
president of Eastern Mutual Insurance Co.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Raymond, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, a daughter, 
Mrs. Donald (Elaine) Peterson, of Grafton and six grandchildren. Five brothers 
and four sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, September 26, 1973 P. 3
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(b. 14 Sep 1891/d. Sep 1973)
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Mishicot:
The marriage of Mr. Louis Sedlacek of Gibson and Miss Blanche Chaloupka of 
Mishicot took place at Manitowoc last Thursday Judge Chloupek performed the 
ceremony.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 12, 1915
(Blanche is buried in Holy Cross, Mishicot)


BARBORA SHEBESTA

Tisch Mills - Mrs. John Shebesta Sr., is critically ill at her home, having 
received a paralytic stroke. All the children were called to the bedside, being 
Adolph of this community, Frank of Two Rivers and Mrs. Mary Skubal of Milwaukee. 
Mrs. Skubal remained to assist her sister, Mrs. Malichek iin the caring of their 
mother.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tues., May 15, 1923 page 9


JOHN SHEBESTA	

JOHN SHEBESTA, 79, DIES AT HOME IN TWO RIVERS
(SPECIAL TO PRESS-GAZETTE)
KEWAUNEE, Wis.-John Shebesta, one of the old residents of Tisch Mills, died at 
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Othelia Malachek, at Two Rivers, with whom he had 
been making his home for the last two years. He was 79 years old.
The funeral was held Tuesday and the remains were taken to Tisch Mills, where 
interment took place. Deceased was a member of the Z.C.B.J. of Tisch Mills.
Mr. Shebetsa was in the machinery business until a few years ago and also worked 
as a well-driller. He leaves two daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. Malachek 
of Two Rivers; Mrs. Albert Skubal of Milwaukee, Frank of Two Rivers, and Adolph 
of Tisch Mills.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Thursday, November 18, 1926  P. 14
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Pleasant View - several from here attended the John Shebesta funeral at Tisch 
Mills Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald News - November 22, 1926 - page 11


IRENE SINKLER

IRENE SINKLER DIES IN SANITARIUM WEDNESDAY
(Special to Press-Gazette)
DENMARK, Wis.-Irene Sinkler, 15, Route 4, died Wednesday afternoon at the Maple 
Crest Sanitarium, Whitelaw, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 
held at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Sinkler. Burial will be in the Tisch Mills cemetery.
Irene is survived by her parents, a twin sister Lorraine, at home, three brothers, 
Vernon, Lester, Two Rivers, and Earl, a home, and another sister, Mrs. Richard 
Lanpher, Green Bay.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Friday, July 26, 1995  P. 21


JANE SINKLER

Mrs. Jane Sinkler, 83, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Saturday at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Knutson Funeral 
Home, Denmark, the Rev. Lorenz Kern officiating. Burial will be 
in the Tisch Mills Cemetery. 
Mrs. Sinkler was born Oct. 15, 1882, in the Town of Franklin, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Ciha. 
She was married to Joseph Sinkler Nov. 11, 1901, and he died in 
June, 1055 (sic). 
She is survived by three sons, Vernon of Green Bay, Lester of 
Two Rivers, and Earl of Rt. 1, Denmark; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel 
Lempereur of Green Bay and Mrs. Laurina Tess of Manitowoc; 20 
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 22, 1965


JOSEPH SINKLER

Sinkler Rites are Held Here Monday
Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday at the Knutson Funeral Home for 
Joseph Sinkler, 79, retired Tisch Mills farmer, who died Friday morning at his 
home after a brief illlness. The Rev. B.A. Zimdars officiated and burial was in 
the Tisch Mills Cemetery.
Mr. Sinkler was born March 17, 1876 at Luxemburg, the son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. John Sinkler. He married the former Jane Chika on Nov. 11, 1901. Nine years 
he retired from active farming.
Survivors besides his wife, include three sons, Earl of Denmark, route 1, Vernon 
of Green Bay and Emil of Michigan; two sisters, Mrs. Michael Peot of Luxemburg 
and Mrs. Eugene Steinbrecher of Daggett, Mich.; 16 grandchildren and one great 
grandchild.
Pallbearers were Anton Zachek, Joseph Vallenta, George Havlichek, Kenneth Gerlasche, 
Matt Schleis and William Tess.
Denmark Press, Thursday, June 2, 1955


ANTON SKUBAL

Anton Skubal, 87, of 932 Laduron Drive, Mishicot, died early Tuesday morning, 
March 2, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 pm. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. 
The Rev. Ronald Helgerson will officiate and burial will be in Tisch Mills 
Public Cemetery.
Mr. Skubal was born Sept. 14, 1894, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Joseph and Mary Peterik Skubal. He married Julia Jirasek Nov. 14, 1916, at 
Kewaunee. He farmed the homestead farm in the Town of Mishicot until moving 
to the Village. Mr. Skubal was treasurer of the Town of Mishicot for three 
years and became chairman for 32 years until 1967. He was secretary of Eastern 
Mutual Insurance Company for many years, manager of D.H.I.A. for 12 years, and 
a member of Z.C.B.J. Lodge 142 of Two Rivers. 
Survivors include his wife, Julia; a son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Lorna 
Skubal of 15624 Saxonburg Road, Mishicot; five daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Joyce) 
Thompson, Mrs. Lester (Mercedes) Wilda, Mrs. Herman (Arlene) Roepke and Mrs. 
Frank (Doris) Hamernik of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Joseph (Bernadine) Wachtel of 
Two Rivers; 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by three brothers, four sisters and a granddaughter.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 2, 1982  P. 3
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Anton Skubal of Saxonburg and Miss Julia Jirasek of Carlton were united in 
marriage on Tuesday of last week, only near relatives and friends being present. 
We extend our heartiest congratulations.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 7, 1916 


GLEN SKUBAL

Glen Skubal, age 79, of 15624 Saxonburg Road, town of Mishicot, died on Friday 
evening, Oct. 20, 2006, at the Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers after a 
nine-year courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at St. 
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. Robert Johannes 
officiating, with burial to follow in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Glen was born Aug. 7, 1927, on the homestead farm in the town of Mishicot to 
the late Anton and Julia Jirasek Skubal, and has been a lifelong area resident. 
He attended the Pleasant View Elementary School and later the University of 
Wisconsin-Madison where he was enrolled in the Dairy Herd Improvements-Short 
Course.
He married the former Lorna Petersen on Sept. 2, 1950, at Trinity Lutheran Church 
in Denmark. He was a fourth-generation dairy farmer on the Skubal Century Acres, 
which was established in 1866. He later worked for 27 years for the Mirro Corp. 
as a semi-truck driver, retiring from there in 1989.
He served as a Manitowoc County board Supervisor for 14 years, on the Agricultural 
and Finance Committee for two years and the Highway Committee for 12 years. He 
was the Parks and Planning chairperson for nine years, the Mishicot Town chairperson 
for 30 years, and was president of the Mishicot Pleasant View Gun Club for 42 years, 
and was a founding member of the Mishicot Ambulance Service where he was president 
for 15 years. He served as a past director of the Eastern Mutual Insurance Co.
He was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot. He enjoyed 
being in the outdoors, hunting, and enjoying nature, and liked watching the birds. 
He also enjoyed flower gardening and playing cards, especially sheepshead. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter: Susan 
Skubal; two daughters-in-law: Ann Skubal and Kelly Skubal; one sister, Doris 
Hamernik; one sister-in-law: Mae Vandenbush; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: 
Alvin and Christine Petersen; four brothers-in-law: Clarence Thompson, Lester Wilda, 
Herman Roepke and Frank Hamernik.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral 
Home in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Peter's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Skubal family would like to express a very special thank you to the staff at 
Holy Family Memorial Hosptial, and to the staff at the Hamilton Memorial Home for 
their loving care and compassion shown to Glen in his final days.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 22, 2006


JOSEF SKUBAL

Tisch Mills:
DIED - Once more we reminded that the silent messenger of death passed this way 
on Saturday, stopping in its flight to summon another friend and neighbor, Jos. 
Skubal, to that mysterious country where during untold ages, countless numbers 
have gone before and from whose shores no traveler returns. His long career marked 
him as a man of deeds rather than words. His devotion to his wife and children and 
his kindness and charity to his friends will long linger as a fragrant memory in 
the hearts of those who knew him best. Thus marks the passing of another pioneer. 
Though he is gone his record has been made and will remain with us as a lasting 
memento of a life well lived and a duty faithfully performed. Mr. Skubal has been 
for the past year a sufferer of a complication of diseases and nothing could bring 
him relief but death. He is survived by a wife and several grown up children to 
whom we extend our most sincere sympathy. His remains were laid to rest on Wednesday 
afternoon in the Public Cemetery and a large concourse of friends followed the 
deceased to its last resting place.
The Reporter, Sat., Dec. 4, 1914


JOSEPH SKUBAL    (d. 1925)

JOS SKUBAL ENDS LIFE ON COUNTRY ROAD
Body with Bullet in Heart Found off Highway 16
Joseph Skubal, 49 and unmarried, a former police officer of the city committed 
suicide some time last night when enroute from Kellnersville to this city. 
Skubal's dead body with a bullet from a .38 caliber revolver was found in his 
automobile a short distance off Highway 16, north of Francis Creek, early today. 
Investigation by the authorities made the suicide theory acceptable although 
sensational rumors of murder had been circulated earlier.
Discovery of the dead body of Skubal in the automobile which had been ditched 
apparently by intent, was made by Clarence Trochil, son of Wencil Trochil, who 
with his father had engaged in work on the road, a county trunk line off the 
second turn north of Francis Creek. The boy summoned his father and report was 
made to the sheriff's office here and Sheriff Kasten and the district attorney 
proceeded to the scene, being followed later by Coroner Kempen.
Skubal's body was wrapped in a blanket and the shot through the heart had been 
fired from underneath the blanket. The car, which of all appearances had been 
driven along the end of the embankment at the side of the road with care and had 
turned over on its right side, was not damaged, except for a broken glass of a 
rear door and a hole in the top. It is believed that Skubal did not leave the 
car after it was ditched and made no attempt to get it out as the engine was not 
damaged and the lights were alright. The man had evidently wrapped himself in 
the blanket with a view to spending the night in the car and upon later thought 
had fired the fatal shot. The bullet penetrated the heart and caused instant death. 
The body was cold when found, indicating that the tragedy occurred sometime earlier.
Skubal, it is said had been considerably worried over the loss of an appeal in 
the Supreme Court of a suit to which he was defendant in local courts and in which 
a judgment for several hundred dollars had been found against him. Skubal had 
been unable to raise money to meet the judgment, it is said, and had been pressed 
for payment and it had preyed upon him. It is also reported that the dead man had 
differences with relatives and that on one occasion recently had made threats 
against a brother, although members of the family said that the trouble was not 
thought to cause his rash action.
Mr. Skubal was born in Mishicot August 19, 1876 being 49 years of age. He received 
his education in the Mishicot schools and later removed to this city where he was 
a member of the fire department for some time and in 1920 took an examination and 
was named to the police force. He served on the force until November, 1924 when he 
resigned. Of late, he had been employed as a salesman for the Mason Shoe Company 
of Chippewa Falls and was in Kellnersville yesterday in that capacity. He formerly 
made his home with his brother, John F. Skubal until the later located at Melnik 
and since that time had resided with a sister, Mrs. Emma Fowler, Jay Street, this 
city. Three brothers, John at Melnik, Louis and Anton at Mishicot; three sisters, 
Mrs. Emma Fowler, city, Mrs. Mary Martinee, Chicago and Mrs. Anna Gabriel of Denver 
survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Coroner W.G. Kemper said this afternoon that it was not probable that an inquest 
would be called in the death as the evidence was conclusive that the cause was one 
of suicide. Sensational rumors flooded the city this morning and originally 
reported John Skubal, brother of the dead man, as the victim of a murder. It is 
said that Skubal had told officers that his life had been threatened recently.
A search of the effects in the grip after the arrival of the coroner revealed a 
note directly that the debts owed by Skubal, all of which were listed, be paid 
out of the insurance money and that the funeral expenses also be taken from this 
sum. The note dispels all doubt of the death being a suicide.
Manitowoc Herald News - Thursday, Oct. 22, 1925 - page 1 
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SKUBAL TO BE BURIED ON SATURDAY
The funeral of Joseph Skubal, former city patrolman who committed suicide in his 
sedan near Kellnersville sometime Wednesday night, will be held from the home of 
his brother, Louis Skubal in the town of Mishicot tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, 
the Rev. Tepley of Melnik officiating. Burial will be in the Tisch Mills 
Cemetery.
Notes left by Skubal in a tablet found with his insurance papers indicate that 
he feared sudden death or contemplated taking his own life. He lists a number of 
personal debts with the amount due including $700 due on his car and then directs 
that after the payment of the debts, the balance of insurance money be used by his 
brother, John Skubal to pay the funeral expenses. Skubal's body was removed to the 
home of his brother yesterday afternoon after Dr. W.G. Kemper, county coroner had 
viewed the remains and the scene of the death. No inquest was ordered.
Manitowoc Herald News - Friday, Oct. 23, 1925 - page 2


JULIA SKUBAL

Mrs. Anton (Julia) Skubal, 90, a former Mishicot resident, who resided with her 
daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Frank Hamernik of 1415 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, 
died Thursday, April 10, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 am Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. the Rev. 
Ronald Helgerson will officiate and burial will be in Tisch Mills Public 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Skubal was born April 28, 1895 in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, 
daughter of the late Wencil and Barbara Svejkski Jirasek. She was married to Anton 
Skubal, Nov. 14, 1916 at Kewaunee. He preceded her in death March 2, 1982. Mrs. 
Skubal was a past leader of Pleasent View 4-H Club.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Lorna Skubal of 15624 
Saxonburg Rd., Mishicot; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Joyce and Clarence 
Thompson, Mercedes and Lester Wilda, Mrs. Arlene Roepke and Doris and Frank 
Hamernik, all of Manitowoc and Bernadine and Joseph Wachtel of Two Rivers; a 
sister, Mrs. Stella Sinkula of Route 1, Kewaunee; 24 grandchildren; 22 great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., April 11, 1986 page 6
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Anton Skubal of Saxonburg and Miss Julia Jirasek of Carlton were united in 
marriage on Tuesday of last week, only near relatives and friends being present. 
We extend our heartiest congratulations.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 7, 1916 


MARY SKUBAL    (d. 1922)

Notes from Mishicot:
Mrs. Mary Skubal, widow of Joseph Skubal, died Monday evening at the age of 79 
years. The funeral was held Friday morning with services at the Tisch Mills 
Catholic Church. Mrs. Skubal is survived by four sons, John and Joseph of 
Manitowoc, Louis of Mishicot and Anton at home and three daughters, Mrs. Anna 
Gabriel, Denver, Colo., Mrs. M. Martence of Chicago and Mrs. Emma Fowler at home.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 13, 1922


ANNIE SOUCOUP

Mrs. Emma (sic) Soucoup, 76, died last night in the Municipal hospital, 
Two Rivers, after a lingering illness. She was a native of the town of 
Mishicot. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the 
home of a son-in-law, William Schroeder, Two Creeks. Burial will be in 
the Tisch Mills cemetery. 
Mrs. Soucoup, nee Anna Schauer, was born in Mishicot and was married to 
Rudolph Soucoup. They located on a farm in the town. Mr. Soucoup died 
10 years ago. 
Survivors are two sons, Anton, Two Rivers, Julius, Mishicot; two daughters, 
Mrs. William Schroeder, Two Creeks, Mrs. Emil Schleis of Norman, Kewaunee 
county; a sister, Mrs. Mary Sladky, Milwaukee; eight grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 12, 1937


AGNES SWETLIK

Mrs. Agnes Swetlik, 73, of 15306 State Hwy. 42, Two Rivers, died Saturday 
evening, Feb. 4, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Creeks. Rev. Maurice Hoppe will officiate and burial will be in 
Tisch Mills Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Swetlik was born March 19, 1910, in Brown county, daughter of the late 
James and Anna Paul Kraynik. She married Wencil Swetlik in Nov., 1948. He 
preceded her in death in Aug., 1970.
Survivors include a daughter, Stella Swetlik of 15306 State Hwy. 42, Two Creeks; 
two brothers, Joseph S. Kraynik and Edward Kraynik of rural Kewaunee; a sister, 
Mrs. Matt (Alice) Fabian of Lake Tomahawk. She was preceded in death by a 
brother.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday 
and Wednesday at the church from noon to the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, February 6, 1984 P. 3


WENCIL SWETLIK

Wenzel Swetlik(sic), 51, of Tisch Mills, died unexpectedly at the home 
Sunday. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Lambert Funeral 
Home, Mishicot, the Rev. Dale Tutje officiating. Burial will be in Tisch 
Mills Public Cemetery.
Mr. Swetlik was born Sept. 19, 1918 in the town of Kossuth, a son of the late 
John and Mary Shusta Swetlik. He married the former Agnes Krainik Nov. 19, 
1948. He had been an employee of Plant No. 4, Mirro Aluminum Co. for the past 
17 years.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Stella at home; three sisters, Mrs. 
Stephen (Anna) Fictum of Stangelville, Miss Clara Swetlik of Whitelaw and Mrs. 
Alvin (Eleanor) Pech of Milnik and a brother, Quirin Swetlik of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 8, 1970 page M18


EDWIN A. SYKORA

Edwin A. Sykora, a veteran of World War I, died Thursday night after 
a short illness at his home at Tisch Mills.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Schmitz will officiate and 
burial will be in the Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. Graveside military 
rites will be accorded him by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Mishicot. 
Mr. Sykora was born at Tisch Mills May 11, 1896, son of the late Wenzel 
and Julia Dvorak Sykora, and on Nov. 24, 1924, he married Margaret 
Hoida at Pilsen, Kewaunee County. The couple established residence at 
Tisch Mills and on the death of his father, Mr. Sykora took over the 
harness shop and combined it with a shoe repair and retail shoe 
business. 
During World War I, Mr. Sykora served overseas with Saddle Battalion C 
of the 107th Field Artillery. He joined the service on May 28, 1918, 
and received his discharge on June 9, 1919. He was a member of the 
Foreign Wars of Two Rivers, the Modern Woodmen Lodge and the Squeeker 
Sip Club of Tisch Mills. 
Surviving him are his wife and a daughter (private); and a sister, 
Mrs. Lillian Pivonka, of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 17, 1956 


JOYCE C. SYKORA

Miss Joyce Ann (sic) Sykora, 54, of Tisch Mills, died Saturday evening, December 29, 
at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 10:30a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. 
Rev. Roy Crain will officiate and burial will be in Tisch Mills Cemetery.
Miss Sykora was born August 6, 1930 at Tisch Mills, daughter of the late Edwin and 
Margaret Hoida Sykora. She was a lifetime resident of the Village. Miss Sykora attended 
Tisch Mills District No. 6 School and graduated from Mishicot High School with the 
class of 1948. She also attended Manitowoc County Normal School and Summer School at 
Oshkosh and Colorado. Miss Sykora taught at Zanders Graded School for 10 years and then 
at O. H. Schultz Elementary School, Mishicot, until she retired due to ill health. She 
was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, and the Rosary Society. Miss 
Sykora was a life member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society.
Survivors include uncles, aunts, cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death 
by her parents and a brother, Wenzel.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday 
where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Dec. 31, 1984
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(06 Aug 1930/Dec 1984/SSDI)


JULIA SYKORA

After suffering from a dreadful disease for several months death came as a relief 
to Mrs. Wenzel Sykora who died early on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Sykora, nee Julia 
Dvorak, was born in the town of Mishicot on Oct. 17, 1871, married Wenzel Sykora 
on June 14, 1895, and the couple moved to Tisch Mills where Mr. Sykora began at 
his trade of harness making and repairing at which he still continues.
Mrs. Sykora possessed a pleasing personality, was a kind mother, an ardent home 
worker and a fine neighbor. These qualities won for her a large circle of friends 
who mourn her loss, and who remembered her with floral gifts. Funeral services 
were held Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1920 P. 5


MARGARET SYKORA

Mrs. Margaret Sykora, 77, of Tisch Mills, died Friday morning at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. 
The Rev. Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be in Tisch 
Mills Cemetery. 
Mrs. Sykora, nee Margaret Hoida, was born Nov. 9, 1896, in Town of 
Montpelier, Kewaunee County, daughter of  the late Joseph and Ann 
Buresh Hoida. She was married to Edwin Sykora Nov. 24, 1924, at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Pilsen. He preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 
1956. 
Mrs. Sykora was a member of St. Mary Church and Rosary Society. 
Survivors include a daughter, (private), of Tisch Mills; a brother, 
Matt Hoida, of rural Luxemburg; six sisters, Mrs. Mary Jisa, of rural 
Luxemburg, Mrs. Estelle Quass, of Green Bay, Mrs. Ann Breska, Mrs. 
Emily Loneske, and Mrs. Barbara Batch of Milwaukee, Mrs. Catherine 
Wellens of DePere. A son Wenzel and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, May 18, 1974 


WENZEL SYKORA   (d. 1932)

TISCH MILLS MAN IS DEAD
Wenzil(sic) Sykora, Pioneer Harness Maker, Dies
Wenzil, Sykora, 72, pioneer harness maker of the county, died last 
night at his home at Tisch Mills. 
He was born Aug. 1, 1859, at Kellnersville. He moved to Tisch Mills 
from Clarks Mills 46 years ago. 
The survivors are one son Edwin and one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Pivonka. 
Mr. Sykora’s wife died 17 years ago. He was a member of the Modern 
Woodman at Mishicot and the Z.C.B.J. Lodge. 
The funeral will be held at the residence Monday at 10 a.m. The Rev. 
C. H. Phipps of Manitowoc will officiate and burial will be in the 
Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. 
The body was removed to the residence this afternoon from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 14, 1932


WENZEL E. SYKORA   (d. 1940)

Typhoid fever claimed the life of Edwin Wenzel Sykora, 5, son 
of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Sykora of Tisch Mills, at Holy Family 
hospital Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock. The child had been 
confined to the hospital for four weeks. 
The child was born Sept. 28, 1934, and besides his parents, is 
survived by one sister, (private), and his grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Joseph Hoida, of Pilsen, Kewaunee county.
The body was removed to the residence at Tisch Mills today and 
funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o’clock at 
the home and at 9:30 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic church, Tisch 
Mills. The Rev. John Rous will officiate and burial will be in 
the adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 3, 1940


LENA TESS

Mrs. Lewis Tess, 78, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Miller at 
Two Rivers late Saturday afternoon. Death was attributed to old age. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of 
a son, William Tess at Tisch Mils. The Rev. T. A. Hawkes of Grace Congregational 
church of Two Rivers will officiate and interment will be in the Tisch Mills 
cemetery.
Mrs. Tess was born Lena Peters in West Kewaunee on Jan. 1862. After her marriage 
she and her husband lived at Carlton, Kewaunee county, until the death of Mr. 
Tess 15 years ago. Upon the death of her husband she went to live with her son 
at Tisch Mills and in recent years lived with her daughter.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Charles Miller, Two Rivers: two sons, William 
of Tisch Mills and Henry of Two Rivers; one brother, Charles Peters of Luxemburg; 
three sisters, Mrs. Emma Worth of Two Rivers, Mrs. Albert Goetch of Luxemburg and 
Miss Elizabeth Peters of Kewaunee; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the home of William Tess at Tisch Mills today.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 15, 1940  P. 2


LOUIS TESS

MEETS DEATH UNDER TREE HE CHOPPED DOWN
Louis Tess, Tisch Mills, Has Life Crushed Out
His body crushed and life extinct, Louis Tess, sixty-nine year old resident 
of Tisch Mills, was found in the grove near the home late Wednesday afternoon 
when a search was started by his son after his failure to return to the house. 
Mr. Tess left the home at 2 o'clock in the afternoon to chop down some trees. 
When he failed to return late in the afternoon, the son went in search of his 
father and found him dead under a tree which he had felled. The man was caught 
under the falling tree and appearance indicated that death had been almost 
instantaneous.
The funeral will be held from the home at Tisch Mills Saturday afternoon at 
2 o'clock, Rev. Hawkes of Grace Congregational Church of Two Rivers officiating.  
Mr. Tess was sixty-nine years of age and had been a resident of the county for 
many years. He is survived by his widow, two sons, William of Tisch Mills and 
Henry of Two Rivers and one daughter, Mrs. Mueller of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 2, 1925 page 2


JOHN TOUPAL JR.    (d. 1922)

JOHN TOUPAL BURIED.
(Special to Press-Gazette.)
DENMARK, Wis.-John Toupal, Jr., died at Hickory Grove sanatorium on Saturday and 
was buried at Tisch Mills on Tuesday. Mr. Toupal is survived by his father and 
mother, and two brothers, Ed of Denver, Colo., and Adolph of Madison, Wis., and 
one sister, Mrs. Lydia Edwards of Milwaukee. Mr. Toupal was 22 years old and 
leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Wednesday, August 23, 1922   P. 4


JOHN TOUPAL   (d. 1934)

John Toupal, Denmark, Is Heart Attack Victim 
John Toupal, 66, who suffered a sudden heart attack, died Friday 
at his home in the village of Denmark.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Knutson 
funeral home in Denmark with interment in the Tisch Mills National 
cemetery. 
The deceased was born at Bolt and engaged in farming at Lena, Wis., 
until 1919 when he moved to Denmark. He was married 43 years ago to 
Miss Rouiller, who survives with a daughter, Mrs. Lydia Edwards of 
Milwaukee, and two sons, Adolph of Vincennes, Ind., and Edward of 
Trinidad, Colo. A sister, Mrs. Joseph Rouiller of this city also 
survives. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 7, 1934 


MARY TOUPAL

Former Resident, Mrs. Toupal, Dies
Mrs. John Toupal, 86, a former Green Bay resident, died Tuesday evening at a 
hospital in Trinidao, Colorado. She was the former Mary Rouiller and was born 
in 1872 in East Gibson. Her husband died in 1934. She is survived by a son, 
Edward with whom she made her home; a daughter, Mrs. Lydia Danielski, Green 
Bay and five grandchildren.
The remains were brought to the Knutson Funeral Home, where a short service was 
held at 2 pm Sunday afternoon and burial was at Tisch Mills.
Denmark Press, Thurs., June 12, 1958 p. 3


JOSEPH VALENTA  (d. 1947)

Joseph W. Valenta, 51, of route 1, Kewaunee, died Wednesday at the 
Wisconsin General hospital in Madison where he had been a patient 
for a week. He had been a patient at Wood veterans hospital since 
September.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial 
will be in the Tisch Mills cemetery. Military rites will be 
conducted at the cemetery.
Mr. Valenta was born in 1896 in Carlton and spent his life farming. 
He never married. He served overseas from September, 1918, to May, 
1919, with company A of the 310th infantry division during World 
War I. He was a member of the American Legion post No. 165 of Two 
Rivers.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Claude Howe of Eli, Minn., and Mrs. 
Jerry Koller of route 1, Kewaunee; three brothers, Wenzel of Kewaunee, 
Peter of Green Bay and Ben of Ludington, Mich.
The body may be viewed at the funeral hme after 7 o'clock this evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 23, 1947 P. 2


WENZEL VALENTA    (d. 1973)

Wenzel Valenta, 72, Route 3, Lena, formerly of Kewaunee, died Friday at Veterans 
Administration Hospital, Iron Mountain, after a short illness. He was born August 1, 
1901 near Coleman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Valenta Sr. Survivors include a 
sister, Mrs. Jerry (Anna) Koller, Route 1, Kewaunee, several nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services were held at Buchanan Svoboda Funeral Home, Kewaunee, The Rev. 
Frank Melchior officiating. Burial was in the Tisch Mills Cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thurs., Aug. 23, 1973 page 6


MARIE VODVARKA

Mrs. Albert Wodwashek(sic) of the Town of Two Creeks died last Friday after a 
lingering illness of about six months. She was born in 1844 in Bohemia. At the 
age of fourteen she came to America with her parents who settled in Kellnersville. 
Later she married Mr. Halla, afterwards, they moved to Two Creeks where she suffered 
many hardships. After five years of married life, Mr. Halla died, leaving three 
children, two boys and one girl. Later she married Mr. Wodwashek who sold the farm 
she owned and bought another farm which he still owns. She had to saw shingles and 
do a lot of the field work to make a living. The deceased is survived by her husband, 
two sons and a daughter. The funeral took place Monday.
The Reporter, Sat., Dec. 6, 1913
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(1900 Two Creeks twp. census:
Albert Wodwaska, age 43, Mary, age 56, Anton Halla, stepson, age 21, 
Frank Halla, stepson, age 19)
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(1910 Two Creeks census: 
Albert Wodwashek age 53; Mary 66 had 4 children, 3 living, married 28 years)


FRANK WOTOCHEK

Frank Wotachek, 44, of Carlton, Kewaunee county, was found dead at 
the Kanera cheese factory at Carlton where he was employed, Thursday.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Konop funeral 
home, Tisch Mills. Burial will be in the Tisch Mills cemetery.
Mr. Wotachek was employed at Whiting, Ind., and in the Kewaunee shipyards 
before taking his last employment. 
Survivors are two daughters, (private); and a son, (private); mother, 
Mrs. Henry Wotachek of Carlton; sister, Mrs. Stanley Cherveny of Carlton; 
three brothers, Martin of Carlton, William of Forestville, Edward of Two 
Rivers. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after noon Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 10, 1945


GEORGE ZIMMER

George Zimmer, 76, a resident of Kewaunee Health care Center, died Thursday 
afternoon, July 28, at St. Mary Hospital, Kewaunee.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. The 
Rev. Ronald Helgerson will officiate and burial will be in Tisch Mills Public 
Cemetery.
Mr. Zimmer was born July 13, 1907, son of the late George and Louise Wagner 
Zimmer. He worked for the city of Two Rivers and also did farm work.
Survivors include three sons, Elmer of Manitowoc, George Jr. and Lawrence of 
Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Donna) Gosse and Mrs. Nathan (Sandra) 
Brecklin both of Two Rivers; three brothers, Elmer, Erwin and Raymond Zimmer 
of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Novy of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harry (Ione) 
Ballard of Tisch Mills; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by a son, Vernon, two brothers and four sisters.
Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 1983 P. 3