ST. CASIMIR CEMETERY OBITUARIES

JOHN P. BASEL

John P. Basel, 82, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Thursday at home.
Private family funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Saturday in Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10:30 a.m. in St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. Charles Macco will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Basel by American Legion Drews-
Bleser Post No. 88 of Manitowoc.
Mr. Basel was born May 26, 1895, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph 
and Theresa Meyer Basel. He was educated in St. Michael School, Whitelaw, and 
served in the U.S. Army during World War I with Engineers and Bridge Builders. 
He married Leona Lindau May 15, 1922, in Waukegan, Ill. Mr. Basel was a 
superintendent with Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Co. of Milwaukee for 27 years. He 
farmed on Rt. 3, Manitowoc, until his illness and was a member of St. Casimir 
Church and American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88.
Survivors include his wife, Leona, a daughter, Mrs. Albert E. (Jean) Weber of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Charles of Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. Emil (Anna) Yindra 
of Francis Creek, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Four brothers 
and a sister preceded him in death.
There will be no visitation in the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1977 P. 3


LEONA BASEL

Mrs. John (Leona M.) Basel, 85, formerly of Route 3, Manitowoc and now a resident 
of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, January 29, 1988 at the home. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Monday at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim. The Rev. Charles W. Mocco will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Basel was born October 31, 1902 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Frank and Ernestine Froelich Lindau. She grew up in Manitowoc and was educated at 
St. Boniface Catholic Church. She was married to John P. Basel, May 15, 1922 at 
Waukegan, Illinois. Her husband preceded her in death October 20, 1977. Mrs. Basel 
lived in various areas after her marriage and moved back to Manitowoc in 1928 and 
in 1945 she moved to Route 3, Manitowoc. She lived for her family and enjoyed her 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.Mrs. Basel was a member of St. Casimir Catholic 
Church, Northeim.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Albert Weber of Manitowoc; 
four grandchildren, Bert and his wife, Beth Weber of Springfield, Illinois, Greg and 
his wife, Peggy Weber of Tucson, Arizona, Nancy and her husband, Ric Meihsner of 
Jupiter, Florida and Susan Weber and her fiance, Dave Lindholm of Manitowoc; six great 
grandchildren, Leah and Seth Weber, Justin and Lucas Weber, Abby and Nathan Meihsner. 
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Leland Weber, a brother and a sister.
Friends may call a Reinhold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei State Street Chapel, Manitowoc, 
9 am to 10 am Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Jan. 30, 1988 page 15


MARGARET BECKER

Mrs. Margaret Becker, 95, resident of Heritage Nursing Center, Sheboygan for 
seven years, former Manitowoc resident, died early Sunday morning in St. 
Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
Brief family rites will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home, 
1535 S. 12th St., Sheboygan. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. 
Peter Claver Catholic Church, Sheboygan. The Rev. Russell Becker step grandson 
of Mrs. Becker, a member of the faculty of DeSales Seminary, Milwaukee, will 
officiate. Burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Mrs. Becker, nee Margaret Radzinski, was born March 14, 1882, in Newton, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Mary Pitsch Radzinski. She was educated in Manitowoc 
County. She was married to Anton Glomski Feb. 5, 1900, in St. Casimir Church, 
Northeim. He preceded her in death in 1911. She was married to Michael Becker 
May 27, 1944, in St. Casimir Church. He preceded her in death in 1958. Mrs. 
Becker was a past member of Christian Mothers Society, Brillion.
Survivors include two sons, Jake and Harry Glomski of Sheboygan; two daughters, 
Mrs. William (Regina) Duebner of Medford and Mrs. Lucille Biederwolf of Sheboygan; 
five step-sons, Frank Becker of Sheboygan, Richard and Harold Becker of California, 
Eugene Becker of Kansas city, Mo. and Lyle Becker of Florida; three step-
daughters, Mrs. Les OHearn of Florida, Mrs. Al Leonard of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
William (Lillian) Straitiff of West Bend; nine grandchildren and 23 great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, two brothers and a 
grandchild.
Friends may call at Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home, Sheboygan, after 4 o'clock this 
Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday until the time of service. A Christian Bible 
Wake Service will be conducted at 7 o'clock this Tuesday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, September 6, 1977 P. 3
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SCOTT ALLEN BERGENE

Scott A. Bergene, age 41, of 9908 Highway F., Newton, died Thursday, May 27, 2004.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at St. Casimer Church Cemetery, 
Northeim.
Scott was born on April 7, 1963 in Manitowoc, son of Ronald Bergene and Sandy Poetzel. 
He graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1981. Scott 
married Tammy Burke on Dec. 19, 1992, in Manitowoc. Scott started his employment with 
Schnell Auto Body, Valders. He was currently employed with Gulseth Construction 
Company as a machine operator for the past 15 years. He was a member of Local 139 
Operating Engineers and Karting Kettles of Elkhart Lake, where he raced with his son 
Brandon.
Survivors include his wife: Tammy, Newton; three sons: Brandon Scott, 10; Beau Allen, 
7; and Dustin Ron, 5, all at home; his father: Ronald (Marcia) Bergene, Manitowoc; 
his mother: Sandy (Dave) Poetzel, Plainfield; sisters: Amanda and Danielle Bergene, 
Manitowoc; mother-in-law: Janet Burke, Palm Desert, Calif.; one sister-in-law: 
Beverley Pyatskowit, Arizona; four brothers and two sisters-in-law: Michael (Linda) 
Burke, Tim Burke, Patrick (Margot) Burke, Daniel Bjierke, all of California; nieces, 
nephews, cousin, other relatives and many friends including very special family 
friends, Bunny and Nancy Danielson.
Scott was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Albert and Eleanor 
Bergene; maternal grandparents: Clarence and Blanche Hein; and father-in-law: Raymond 
Burke.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an Educational Trust Fund for the boys.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, May 31, 
2004, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Visitation will continue 
on Tuesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Scott was a kind and loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his three 
sons, family and friends doing what they loved-working in the shop, snowmobling, 
collector cars, four wheeling and Harley rides. Scott was a very talented jack-of-all 
trades and will be lovingly remembered as "Watosh" (a man with too many irons in the 
fire). Scott touched our hearts in a special way that will make him live on forever.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 30, 2004 p.A3


AGNES BIALKOWSKI

SUICIDE A MYSTERY
Agnes Bialkowsky(sic), aged 24, employed at domestic work in the household of 
Frank Meisnest of Branch, committed suicide last Thursday afternoon, Nov. 16th. 
Miss Bialkowsky had been employed at Meisnest's for five years and was held in 
high esteem by her employers and was popular in the community. She was always 
cheerful and never evidenced any despondency or suicidal intent. At noon Thursday, 
she was in an apparently happy frame of mind. About 3 o'clock in the afternoon 
she was missed and a search revealed her hanging from a water pipe in the basement 
laundry. 
She had fastened herself with a silk scarf and then kicked out the box on which 
she had been standing. No friend was able to surmise which might have impelled her 
to self destruction and not the faintest warning had been given to the possibility 
of its happening. The funeral was held Saturday from her home in Newton.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 23, 1916


ANTON BIALKOWSKI

Anton Bialkowski, 82, died this morning at the family home on Newton route 1 
after an illness of three weeks.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir's Catholic 
church at Nordheim, with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be removed 
to the home from the Leschke Funeral Home, and will lie in state after 3 p.m. on 
Tuesday.
Mr. Bialkowski was born on September 12, 1858, in Poland and moved to America 57 
years ago. He married Susan Drabka 55 years ago, and Mrs. Bialkowski died three 
years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. John Mostoski of Chicago, Mrs. Theodore 
Bialkowski of Two Rivers and Mrs. Matt Muchowski of Newton; two sons, Ignatz 
Bialkowski of Manitowoc and Joseph Bialkowski of Newton; 21 grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 17, 1941 P. 12


JOSEPH BIALKOWSKI

Joseph Bialkowski, 63, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Wednesday noon following 
a heart attack while at work as a gravedigger at Calvary Cemetery in 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Arthur Danks will officiate and burial will be in St. 
Casimir Catholic Cemetery, Northeim. 
He was born Sept. 12, 1895, at Newton, son of the late Anton and Susan Drobka 
Bialkowski. He never married.
Survivors include a brother, Ignacz of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. John 
Mostowski of Chicago, Mrs. Mary Bralkowski of Two Rivers and Mrs. Emily Muchowski 
of Newton; and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 28, 1959  P. 11


LAWRENCE BIALKOWSKI

Worried By Domestic Troubles, Ends His Life By Hanging 
L. BIALOWSKI FOUND DEAD AT SISTER’S HOME 
Failure to Become Reconciled to Wife and Children Believed Responsible For Act
Unable to make “a go of it” with his wife and children, and separated from 
them for nearly a year, Lawrence Bialkowki, 33, ended his life by hanging 
himself in the basement of the home of his sister, Mrs. George Waier, 1905 
Emmett street, shortly after 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. The sister found 
the body.
A clothes line was used by Bialkowski to end his life. He stood on a box 
standing 18 inches from the floor to throw the line over a rafter in the 
basement ceiling. This box he kicked out from under him to bring the rope 
taut. The body was cut down by Dr. A. M. Farrell who was summoned to the 
Waier home as soon as the body was discovered. 
No Inquest 
Dr. W. G. Kemper was called from Manitowoc but as it was a plain case of 
suicide, no inquest was ordered. It was reported that burial would probably 
take place from the Catholic church at Newton Saturday morning with interment 
there.
Dr. Farrell announced that Bialkowski, who was 33 years of age, was dead when 
he was cut down. The deceased was born in the town of Newton but has been a 
resident of Two Rivers for the past fourteen years and has been employed at 
Plant No. 4 of the Goods company since locating here. He separated from his 
wife about a year ago and divorce proceedings have been pending it was reported. 
Mrs. Bialkowski makes her home at Manitowoc with her parents and has with her 
the three children, (private). 
Mr. Bialkowski was born in Newton, April 20, 1898, and was the son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Anton Bialkowski, pioneer residents of that town. He lived on the farm up 
to 15 years ago when he married Lila Malkowski, of Manitowoc, and a year later 
moved to Two Rivers. 
Besides his wife and children and his parents, he is also survived by four 
sisters, Mrs. George Waier, and Mrs. Theodore Bialkowski, both of this city, 
Mrs. Jack Mostowski, Chicago and Mrs. Matt Muchowski, of Manitowoc, and two 
brothers, Joseph of Newton and Ignatz, of Manitowoc.
Family Troubles Bother Him 
Friends of the dead man here reported that he has brooded continually about 
his domestic troubles and his failures to become reconciled again. It is 
thought that while in one of these spells he went down in the basement of 
his sister’s home Wednesday afternoon and decided to end his life.
Bialkowski was a great fisherman and there were numerous snap shots among 
his personal effects showing him in fishing poses. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 10, 1931  P. 19 


SUZANNA BIALKOWSKI

Bialkowski Rites To Be Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Anton Bialkowski, 68, who died Tuesday evening at 
the farm home on route 1, Newton, will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the 
home and at 9:30 a.m., from the St. Casimir's Catholic church, Nordheim. 
(Photo) Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bialkowski, the former Susan Drobka, is survived by the widower, two 
sons and four daughters. The body is at the farm home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 16, 1937 P. 14


ANNA BONIN

Notes from Cleveland:
In the town of Newton, Mrs. Anna Bonin, a widow, died September 15 of apoplexy. 
She was born July 26, 1850 in Province Posen, Germany and is survived by 
several children.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 19, 1918


FRANK BONIN

DROPS DEAD OF HEART ATTACK 
Frank Bonin, Newton, Succumbs Suddenly This Morning
Frank Bonin, 53, Newton, dropped dead of a heart attack at the farm home 
south of the city this morning as he sat down to breakfast after doing the 
morning chores. 
Bonin complained to his family of a pain in his chest before he collapsed. 
He died before the arrival of a physician.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Casimir’s 
Catholic church, Nordheim. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mr. Bonin was born at Newton in 1883 and spent his life on the farm. He 
married Katharine Fruzina 26 years ago.
Widow Survives
Survivors are his widow; two sons, Edwin and Ralph, Newton; four daughters, 
Mrs. Edward Kortas and Mrs. Leo Kornely, city, Florence and Evelyn, Newton; 
five brothers, John, Stanley and Anton, city, Peter, Platteville, Wis., 
Joseph, Athens, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. John Piekarski, Mrs. Fred Winkelman, 
and Miss Anna Bonin, all of this city.
The body is at the Leschke funeral home and will be removed to the Bonin home 
on Route 3, Manitowoc, Wednesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 8, 1936  P. 2


KATHERINE BONIN

Katherine R. Bonin, 100, formerly of Newton, Wisconsin, died Tuesday afternoon, 
September 10, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at 
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. and burial will be in St. Casimir 
Catholic Cemetery, Northeim.
Mrs. Bonin was born April 23, 1885, at Newton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Mary Glomski and Andrew Fruzyna. She married Frank Bonin on November 10, 1909, 
at St. Caimir Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on September 7, 1936. 
The couple was engaged in farming all their lives as Manitowoc County residents 
in the Town of Newton. Mrs. Bonin was a charter member of the Rosary Society of 
St. Caimir Church.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Mildred Bonin of 
Manitowoc and Edwin and Janet Bonin of Manitowoc; four daughters and two sons-
in-law, Mrs. Alice Kornely of Manitowoc, Mrs. Helen Kortas of Manitowoc, 
Florence and Elroy Rodewald of Newton and Evelyn and Hilary Mayer of Sheboygan 
Falls; a sister, Mrs. Barbara Sepnesky of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Katherine 
Fruzyna; 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, nieces nephews, other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, two 
brothers, five sisters, an infant granddaughter and two sons-in-law.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 
where a prayer service will be 7 p.m. by Father Gerald Prusakowski.
Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 1985 P. 3
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(Apr. 21, 1885/Sept. 1985/SSDI)


AGNES BONK

Mrs. John Bonk of Newton died Friday in Two Rivers where she was visiting her
daughter there, Mrs. John Siewert. The deceased was 67-years of age and had
lived in Manitowoc County many years. She is survived by 2 sons and 5 daughters.
The body was taken to Nordheim and buried there.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909
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Mrs. John Bonk of Newton, who came here last week to visit with her daughter, 
Mrs. John Siewert, became suddenly ill last Friday night and died. She was 57 
years of age and resided in this county for many years. When she came here she 
was apparently in good health. She was surrounded by relatives in her last 
moments. Five daughters and two sons survive her. Her remains were taken to 
Nordheim where they were interred in the cemetery at that place.—Two Rivers Chronicle.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 4, 1909


CHESTER J. BONK

Chester J. "Chet" Bonk Found peace Saturday February 28, 2004 at his home. 
Chet was born to the late Thomas and Eleanora (Pekarske) Bonk on October 14, 
1918 in Northeim, WI. He was the beloved husband of Margaret M. (nee Bruckner) 
Bonk for 61 years. 
He will be remembered and dearly missed by his three children Thomas (Judy) 
Bonk, Karen (LeRoy) Wittmus and Sherry (John) Walter, 8 grandchildren, 11 
great grandchildren, 4 brothers-in-law, 3 sisters-in-law, other relatives and 
many good friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn Bruckner. 
Date and time of visitations to be given later. 
Chet was the owner and operator of Poston & Bonk Painting Contractors, a member 
of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Leo J. Brust Council 3702, and had been a 
member of Christ King Parish for 50 years. 
In lieu of flowers memorials to the Knights of Columbus Foundation deeply 
appreciated. 
The family wishes to thank the Vitas Hospice and Dr. Stephen Haughey for their 
kind caring. 
SCHMIDT & BARTELT Funeral and Cremation Service Wauwatosa (414)774-5010.
Newspaper not cited.  


ELEANOR BONK

Elenora (Ella) Bonk(sic), 84, of Milwaukee, formerly of Northeim, died 
Thursday, April 24, at Villa Clement Nursing Home, West Allis.
Funeral service will be 9:15 a.m. Monday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco 
will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Bonk, nee Elenora Pekarske, was born Dec. 29, 1895, at Northeim, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Monica Leschke Pekarske. She was educated in the Town 
of Newton and was married to Thomas Bonk Sept 4, 1916, at St. Casimir Catholic 
Church. He preceded her in death Aug. 12, 1941. They had moved to Chilton in 
1935 and after 1943 she made her home at Milwaukee, and was employed at Veterans 
Administration Hospital, Wood, Wis., retiring in 1967. Survivors include a son 
and daughter-in-law, Chester and Margaret Bonk and a daughter and son-in-law, 
Evelyn and Robert Bruckner of Milwaukee, six grandchildren, 11 great grand-
children and other relatives and friends. Two brothers and a sister preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Fuenral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m Sunday, where a 
prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 1980 P.3


MARGARET BONK

Margaret B. Bonk (Nee Bruckner) Passed away on Monday, September 24, 2007, at 
the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Manitowoc. 
She was born on January 24, 1915 in Chilton, WI. Beloved wife of the late 
Chester Bonk, whom she shared more than 61 years with. Loving mother of Thomas 
(Judy) Bonk, Karen (LeRoy) Wittmus and Sherry (John) Walter. Dear grandmother 
of 8 and great-grandmother of 14. Further survived by 2 brothers, 4 sisters-in-
law, other relatives and many good friends. 
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2007, at Christ King Catholic 
Church, 2604 N. Swan Blvd., Wauwatosa from 3 PM until the time of Mass of Christian 
Burial to be celebrated at 5:30 PM. Interment and Committal will be private at 
St. Casimir Cemetery in Northeim, Manitowoc, WI. 
Margaret was member of Christ King Parish for more than 50 years and was a member 
of the Christian Mothers Society and active in Young at Heart. 
"You are special to all of us and we'll miss you. God Bless"
SCHMIDT & BARTELT Funeral and Cremation Services Wauwatosa (414)774-5010.
Newspaper not cited. 


PAULINE BONK

Miss Pauline Bonk Is Called To Rest
Miss Pauline Bonk, 49, a native of Newton, died early Wednesday morning 
at the home of her brother, Thomas, in Nordheim, near Manitowoc.
Miss Bonk was born in the town of Newton in 1883 and lived there until 
three months ago when she went to Nordheim to make her home with her 
brother.
Survivors are two brothers, Thomas of Nordheim and Edward of Chilton and 
three sisters, Mrs. Glenn Whiting, Ind., Mrs. August Kauke and Miss 
Cecelia Bonk, both of Chicago.
The remains are lying in state at the Thomas Bonk home until Saturday at 
9:30 a.m., when funeral services will be held at St. Casimir’s Catholic 
Church.
Sheboygan Press, January 19, 1933  P. 2


THOMAS BONK

Thomas Bonk Of Chilton Passes Away At Home 
Chilton, Wis.—(Special) Thomas Bonk, 50, passed away at his home here 
this morning at 2:30 o’clock. Deceased was born April 19, 1891, in Newton, 
Manitowoc county, and came to this city five  years ago to make his home. 
He was employed at the Calumet Brewing Co. 
He was a member of St. Joseph’s society and St. Mary’s Catholic church and 
was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Survivors are his wife; a son, Casper, and a daughter, Evelyn, of this city; 
a brother, Edward, also of this city and three sisters, Mrs. John Glenn of 
Whiting, Ind., Mrs. August Kauke and Mrs. Thomas Sinn of Chicago.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home here from this evening 
until Thursday morning when services will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral 
home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic church. The Rev. Joseph Esdepsky 
will officiate and burial will be made in St. Casmirs cemetery at Newton, 
Manitowoc county. 
Sheboygan Press, August 12, 1941  P. 2
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(Note: Tombstone transcription has b. 1895)


XAVIER BONK

NEWTON PIONEER DIES ON SAME DATE THAT WIFE WAS SUMMONED 
JUST TWENTY FOUR YRS. AGO
A rather unusual coincidence in connection with the death yesterday 
of Xavier Bonk, a pioneer settler of the town of Newton, is that his 
death occurred on the same date as that on which his wife passed away 
24 years ago. Mrs. Bonk died on March 2, 1893 early in the day and Mr. 
Bonk was called yesterday, March 2 at 10 in the morning. 
Mr. Bonk was born in Germany and came to Manitowoc county at the age 
of 19, and since that time had been a well known and prosperous farmer. 
He is survived by six children, Mrs. Glenn, Edward, Pauline, Helen and 
Thomas, of this county and Cecelia of Chicago. The funeral will be held 
at Newton Tuesday morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 03, 1917 Page 1
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Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bonk of Chicago and Mrs. Ed Bonk of Chilton, arrived 
yesterday to attend the Bonk funeral which took place from the Catholic 
church at Northeim this morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 06, 1917 Page 3
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Notes From Newton:
Xavier Bonk, an old resident of this town died Friday morning, aged 
71 years. The deceased was born in Prussia in 1845 and came to this 
country with his parents in 1866. The family located on a farm in 
this town where the deceased resided ever since.
He is survived by six children, four daughters and two sons, Mrs. John 
Glenn and Celia of Chicago, Edward of Chilton, Pauline, Helen and 
Thomas who resided with their father at home.
The funeral was held on Tuesday at Nordheim.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 8, 1917
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The funeral of the late Xavier Bonk was held from St. Casmir church at 
Northeim Tuesday morning. Besides others in attendance there were Mr. 
and Mrs. Glenn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bonk, Miss Cecelia Bonk, 
Mrs. Hick, Mrs. Ladder, Mrs. Keylowski, Adolph Sitkiewiez and Stephen 
Atworowski of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bonk, Walter Schweda and Mr. 
and Mrs. Julius Schweda of Chilton; Mr. Samuel Bonk and family; Mr. and 
Mrs. Frank Bonk of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 09, 1917, Page 4
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BRIDGE GAVE WAY, MAN NEAR DEATH
Town of Newton Will be Asked to Pay for Injury to Xavier Bonk
Pinioned between the tender and engine of a threshing machine when the rear 
wheels of the heavy machine crashed through a bridge crossing Seven Mile Creek, 
south of the city, Xavier Bonk, a town of Newton man, had a narrow escape from 
death Friday and will lose his leg as a result of the injuries which he suffered. 
Bonk's leg was crushed by the heavy weight under which he was forced to lay while 
other members of the crew chopped part of the timbers away to release him.
Bonk was in danger from the fire in the engine and during the time that he was 
held prisoner under the heavy weight and while efforts were being made to release 
him, one member of the crew was occupied in quenching the fire and protecting Bonk 
from the intense heat. The front wheels of the machine had cleared the bridge when 
there was a crash and the rear section demolished the structure. Several hours were 
taken in releasing the machine and when Bonk was freed he was found to be seriously 
hurt and was immediately rushed to Newton and aboard a train for Sheboygan where he 
is now in the city hospital. The amputation of the leg was necessary owning to the 
fact that it was crushed almost to pulp with bones broken.
Bonk is a resident of Newton and has been engaged in operating a thresher for thirty 
years or more and has never before met with a serious accident. He is about 60 years 
of age and the shock of the injury which he has suffered may prove the more serious 
feature of the accident. A damage suit will be brought against the town of Newton for 
the accident and two suits are probable, one for damage to the  machine and a second 
for injuries suffered by Bonk. Bonk's leg amputation was performed at Sheboygan this 
morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 14, 1907 page 1


LYLE H. BORCHARDT

Lyle H. Borchardt, age 70, a former Manitowoc resident, died Saturday, February 1, 
1992, at the Weyauwega Health Care Center, Weyauwega, Wis.
Cremation will take place and burial of his cremains will follow at the St. Casimir 
Church Cemetery at Northeim, Manitowoc County.
He was born February 9, 1921 at Fremont, Wis., the son of the late Henry and 
Genevieve Pitt Borchardt. He served with The United States Army during World 
War II and moved to Manitowoc in 1946 when he began employment with Lakeside 
Packing Company. He was then employed by Kelvinator Company from 1950 to 1985 
when he retired. He married the former Sophie A Kadow October 11, 1947 in 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death May 6, 1988.
Survivors include four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Robert and Gwen Borchardt 
of Berlin, Wis., Levi and Sadie Borchardt of Rockford, Ill., Clifford Borchardt of 
Weyauwega, Wis., Arden and Marilyn Borchardt of Neenah; two sisters and a brother-
in-law, Gertrude Radtke of Pine River, Wis.; Clarice and Werner Kempf of Weyauwega, 
Wis.; nieces and nephews.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 4, 1992 P. B8


SOPHIE BORCHARDT

Sophie A. Borchardt, 81, of 1209 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, 
May 6, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at 
St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate 
at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in St. Casimir Church 
Cemetery, Northeim.
Mrs. Borchardt was born May 15, 1906 in Newton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
John and Antonia Mruzan Kadow. She was married to Lyle on October 11, 1947 at 
Manitowoc. Mrs. Borchardt was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for 25 years 
until her retirement in 1969. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Lyle; four sisters, Alice, Helen, Connie and Frances, 
all of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by four brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm this Sunday, 
where a prayer service will be 7 pm by Deacon Robert Drobka.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., May 8, 1988 page 17


BENIGNA STEFANIAK BRODOWSKI

DEATH COMES TO YOUNG WIFE, ILL FOR YEAR 
Mrs. Benigna Brodowski, wife of Matthew Brodowski, died at the family home at 
Chicago at 2 o’clock Monday morning after an illness of more than a year. The 
body was brought to the home of her parents at Nordheim today and the funeral 
will be held Thursday morning with services at 9 o’clock at St. Casimir’s 
cemetery.
Mrs. Brodowski was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stefaniak of Nordheim and 
was born there December 16, 1897. She would have been twenty-eight at her next 
birthday. She was married to Matthew Brodowski at Nordheim in April eight years 
ago and the family took up its home at Chicago. She is survived by her husband, 
two sons and a daughter, her parents, four sisters,, Mrs. Henry Junk of Francis 
Creek, Anna of Milwaukee, Harriet and Alvina of Nordheim, and four brothers, 
John, Ladis, Stanley and Frank, all of Nordheim. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 22, 1925  P. 1


EVELYN BRUCKNER

Evelyn (Bonk) Bruckner, age 85, a Milwaukee resident, was born into eternal life 
on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will 
be the Rev. Joseph Cunningham with burial of the cremated remains at a later 
date.
She was born March 21, 1917, in the town of Newton, daughter of the late Thomas 
and Elenora Pekarski Bonk. Evelyn attended beauty culture school. On June 12, 1944, 
she married Robert F. Bruckner at St. Rita's, Milwaukee.
Survivors include her loving husband: Robert F. Bruckner, Milwaukee; a son: 
Robert C. Bruckner; two daughters and sons-in-law: Lynn and Robert Kovacic, Debra 
and Steve Gavin; 10 grandchildren: Luke and Adam Bruckner, Kellie (Gary) Gavin, 
Kathlene (Jon) Johnson, Monica (Randall) Walters, Stephen Kovacic, Keane, Kira, 
Kace and Kersten Gavin; four great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law: 
Chester and Margaret Bonk; and special friends: Mary and Ida Mower and Sarah Paulson. 
Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, February 19, 2003  pg. A3


ANDREW DARON

Andrew Daron, 70, Newton route 1, died last night at his home following a 
six months illness. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Casimir 
church, Newton. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Daron was born Nov. 30, 1866 in Newton. He was married to Gertrude Mella 
in 1892. His wife survives. Mr. Daron worked all his life on his farm in 
Newton.
Survivors besides the widow include six daughters, Mrs. Frank Dempski, Mrs. 
Alex Betka, Mrs. Stanley Becker, and Mrs. Alois Mrozinski, all of Manitowoc; 
Mrs. Anton Gruber of Newton and Miss Ceclia Daron, at home; three sons, Frank 
of Newton; Mathew, at home; and Edward of Manitowoc; and 10 grandchildren.
The body will be taken to the home this afternoon from the Leschke funeral home. 
It will lie at the home until the time of the services Saturday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 6, 1937  P. 8 


CELIA DARON

Miss Celia Daron, 75, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday evening, January 16, 
at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 am at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim. The Rev. Charles W. Mocco will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Miss Daron was born November 6, 1910 in the Town of Newton, daughter of the 
late Andrew and Gertrude Mella Daron. She resided in Manitowoc County all her 
life. Miss Daron was employed in Housekeeping at Holy Family Hospital.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Gruber; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Edward 
Daron; a brother-in-law, Alois Mrozinski, all of Manitowoc and nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and seven sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 9:30 am Saturday. 
There will be no Friday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Jan. 17, 1986 page 3
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(6 Nov. 1910/Jan. 1986/SSDI)


DOROTHY DARON

Dorothy A. Daron, age 70, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, 
died on Sunday evening, April 27, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. 
She was born on June 2, 1937, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward and Veronica 
(Skrzypczynski) Daron. Dorothy was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company from 1955 until 
her retirement in 1999. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. 
Survivors include three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Ervin Daron; Jerry and Irma 
Daron; Roger and Susie Daron, all of Manitowoc; five nephews: Matthew Daron; John 
Daron; Joseph (Angela) Daron; Andrew (Jackie) Daron; and Paul (Sherri) Daron; three 
great- nephews: Raymond, Alex and Jack; and three great nieces: Krystan, Emily and 
Dorothy (her name sake). Cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by her parents and a sister-in-law: Delores. 
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. John Schuetze, with burial at St. Casimir Cemetery, Newton. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. A prayer service 
will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. 
Friends may also call Thursday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, 
from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:30 a.m. 
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff and 3rd floor nursing at 
Shady Lane Home for their kindness and consideration shown towards Dorothy and her 
family. 
Dorothy was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and example of God's love, always putting 
others first. Dorothy was truly a "Gift of God!" 
Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 2008
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Funeral services for Dorothy A. Daron, age 70, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing 
Care Center, Manitowoc who died on Sunday evening, April 27, 2008, at Shady Lane 
Nursing Care Center, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. John Schuetze, with burial at St. Casimir Cemetery, Newton.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. A prayer 
service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Friends may also call Thursday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, 
from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:30 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 30, 2008


EDWARD DARON

Edward Daron, 78, of 4524 Daron Lane, Newton, died Friday afternoon, March 18, 
at his residence.
Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles W. Mocco 
will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Daron was born Sept. 8, 1904, at Manitowoc, son of the late Andrew and 
Gertrude Mella Daron. He married Veronica Skrzypczynski, Sept. 25, 1934, at 
Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Newton. Mr. Daron 
had been employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding and Equipment Works.
Survivors include his wife, Veronica; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ervin 
and Delores Daron of Milwaukee, Gerald Daron of Manitowoc and Roger and Susan 
Daron of Manitowoc; a daughter, Dorothy Daron of Newton; two sisters, Celia Daron 
and Evelyn Gruber both of Manitowoc; five grandsons, Matthew, John, Joseph, Andrew 
and Paul, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and 
Matt and five sister, Martha, Tillie, Clara, Theresa and Hattie.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Sunday afternoon, where a prayer service will be at 8:15 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 1983 P. 3
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(8 Sept. 1904/Mar. 1983/SSDI)


FRANK DARON

Frank Daron, 54, of 1609 Washington street, Manitowoc, died Sunday at the 
Holy Family hospital of pneumonia, following a four day illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Leschke funeral 
home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic church, Newton. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Daron was born in Newton in 1896 and had lived in Manitowoc recently. 
He was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company. He never married 
and served in the U.S. forces in World War I. 
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Andrew Daron of Manitowoc; two brothers, 
Matthew of Manitowoc and Edward of Newton; six sisters, Mrs. Frank Dembski, 
Mrs. Alex Betka, Mrs. Alois Prozenski, Mrs. Stanley Becker, Mr. Anton Gruber 
and Miss Cecelia Daron, all of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral 
home until the hour of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 19, 1951  P. 2


FRANZ DARON   

Death Tues. morning in Town Newton of Franz Darum (sic), 
age 70 yrs. 4 mos. He came to Manitowoc in 1855 and leaves 
a widow and 5 children – 3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral 
took place this morning at the Polish Cemetery in Nordheim.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1894 
(Note: Tuesday was Apr. 4/this is the Polish cemetery in
Nordheim)  


GERTRUDE DARON

Mrs. Andrew Daron, 83, of 1130 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, lifelong resident of 
this county, died Tuesday at the home. Funeral services will be at 8:30 am 
Thursday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 am at the St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and 
burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Newton.
She was born Gertrude Mella in Two Rivers, Nov. 4, 1871 and 61 years ago was 
married to Andrew Daron. They located on a farm in Newton. Following the death 
of her husband in 1937 she moved to Manitowoc. She was a member of the Rosary 
Society of St. Casimir congregation.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Frank Dembski, Mrs. Alois Mrozinski, Mrs. 
Stanley Becker, Mrs. Anton Gruber and Miss Cecelia of Manitowoc; two sons, 
Edward of Newton and Matthew of Manitowoc; brother Ladie of Sheboygan; two 
sisters, Mrs. Joseph Zich of Two Creeks and Mrs. Steven Zandala of Manitowoc; 
22 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 pm 
Wednesday by the St. Casimir parish and at 8 pm by the Rosary Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1955 page 25


HELEN DARON

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1905:
Death in Town Newton Fri. of the 5-yr. old daughter of 
farmer A. Daron from diphtheria, with burial next day 
at the Polish Cemetery.
(Note: Friday before Dec. 21, is Dec. 15 which is the
day Helen Daron died/co. death index v.8 p.4/this is 
the Polish cemetery in Newton twp.)


MATHEW DARON

Matt Daron, 61, of 504 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient nine days.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude 
Le Clair will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Northeim.
Mr. Daron was born Nov. 28, 1906, in the Town of Newton, son of the late 
Andrew and Gertrude Mella Daron, and worked as a grinder for the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., 30 years. He belonged to Boilermakers Local No. 443.
Survivors include a brother, Edward, of Rt. 1, Newton; five sisters, Mrs. 
Frank Dembske of Rt. 3, Newton, Mrs. Alois Mrozinski, Miss Celia Daron, 
Mrs. Stanley Becker and Mrs. Evelyn Gruber of Manitowoc. A brother and 
five sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. 
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 14, 1968 P.6


VERONICA DARON

Veronica "Verna" Daron, age 96, of 1121 Viebahn St., Manitowoc, died Monday, 
March 19, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2001, at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
Ev. Dave Beaudry, with burial to follow at the church cemetery.
Verna was born September 15, 1904, in Manitowoc, Wis., daughter of the late 
Valentine (Walter) and Agnes Wajer Skrypczynski. On September 25, 1934, she 
married Edward Daron, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1983. 
She was a lifelong Manitowoc County resident and a member of the St. Mary 
Rosary and Altar Society and St. Casimer Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Daron, Manitowoc; three sons and 
daughters-in-law, Ervin and Delores Daron, Glendale, Wis., Gerald and Irma 
Daron, Manitowoc, Roger and Susan Daron, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Matthew, 
John, Joseph, Andrew and Paul Daron; one step granddaughter, Jacquelene Darn; 
five great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and John Skrzypczynski; 
three sisters, Monica "Myrtle" Scherer, Mary Kupczak, and Agnes Armatowski; and 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. and Friday 
at Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 21, 2001  P. A3


VICTORIA DARON

Mrs. Victoria Daron, a resident of the Town of Newton since 1854 died at the 
home of her son, Frank. She leaves thirty-five descendants, children and 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 13, 1914 page 2
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(Note: Her husband and members of her family are here, so she probably is
too.)
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(1880 Newton twp. census:
Franz Daron age 50; Victoria 45; Andrew 12; Jos. 9)
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(1910 Newton twp. census:
Andrew Daron 43; wife Gertrude 37; Frank 15; Clara 13; Martha 11; 
Tillie 9; Eddie 6; Mathaws(sic) 4; Therese 2; mother Victoria 72)


DARLA, SUSAN, WILLIAM DEHNE	

Three Youngsters Die In Newton Trailer Fire
Parents in Barn at Time of Blaze
Walger Dehne, Jr., 25, Father, Injured Tyring to Rescue Trio From Flames 
Newton - A house trailer fire claimed the lives of three young children 
Saturday as their parents were doing chores in a barn at the southwestern 
edge of this Manitowoc County community.
The victims were William John Dehne, 3, and his sisters, Darla Jean, 2, 
and Susan Marie, 1.  
Walter Dehne, Jr., 25, the father, and his 21 year old expectant wife were 
taken to Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc for treatment. Mrs. Dehne was 
suffering from shock and Dehne had cuts on the face and arms suffered when 
he broke glass as he tried to enter the burning trailer. 
Dehne said he and his wife were at work in the barn about 9 a.m. when they 
saw smoke coming from the 8 by 32 foot trailer which was connected to a 16 
by 20 foot addition.
Chief Arne Stock of the Newton Volunteer Fire Dept., which was called to the 
scene, said the blaze spread so quickly that it may have been triggered by 
an explosion. The trailer and addition were equipped with both bottled gas 
and oil heat.
Firemen found the badly burned bodies of the children in a collapsed bunk 
bed in the southwest corner of the trailer about 9:50 a.m. 
Door Locked 
Jerry Wetenkamp, one of the first firemen to arrive at the scene, said that 
there was heavy smoke pouring from the structure. The door was locked and 
he broke some glass windows in an effort to enter the trailer—but was driven 
back by intense heat and smoke.
Mrs. Walter Dehne Sr., a widow who lived in the farm house about 25 feet east 
of the trailer, had planned to switch residences with the young family this 
summer. The young Dehnes had lived in the trailer for 3-1/2 years and built 
the addition about two years ago. The widow was resting in bed when the fire 
was discovered.
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, conducted an investigation at the scene 
along with Sheriff Reuben A. Huntington and Undersheriff Clarence Meihsner. 
County traffic police rushed Mr. and Mrs. Dehne to the hospital in a squad car 
and provided traffic control at the fire location. 
Funeral Services.
William was the eldest of the three children, having been born June 7, 1960. 
Darla was born May 8, 1961, and Susan on May 12, 1962. 
Surviving besides the parents are the paternal grandmother, Ida Dehne of Newton; 
and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John O’Connell of Green Bay.
A Mass of the Angels will be sung at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Casimir Catholic 
Church, Northeim, the Rev. Robert Berg officiating. Burial will be in the 
adjoining cemetery. Caskets of the children wil be closed.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 6 p.m. 
Monday to 9:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 7, 1964   P. 1
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There is an account of the funeral in this issue of the newspaper:
Sheboygan Press, March 10, 1964  P. 2


MARY ANN DEHNE

Mary Ann Dehne, 45, of 1215 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, November 15, 
1988, at her residence, after suffering a heart attack.
Funeral services will be 1015 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Newton. Rev. Charles Mocco will 
officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church 
cemetery, Newton.
Mary Ann Hartlaub was born May 3, 1943, at Manitowoc, daughter of Henry A. and 
Marie Reindl Hartlaub. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class 
of 1960 and also attended Silver Lake College. She served as the organist/soloist 
at St. Casimir Church, other area churches, the Cleveland V.F.W. and was also the 
Director of the Senior Memories. Mary Ann currently operated "The Mad Haus" in 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include four sons, Larry Dehne, Mark Dehne, Richard Dehne, and Charles 
Dehne, all of Manitowoc; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Hartlaub of Newton; a 
special friend, Dale Dehne of Manitowoc; a brother, Henry J. Hartlaub of Manitowoc; 
four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Theresa and Robert Lutze of Newton, Colette 
and Robert Dvorak of Two Rivers, Susan Hartlaub of Florida and Andrea Hartlaub 
of Newton; aunts; uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, 
Michael Hartlaub.
The family will receive friends at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. 
Friday until the time of services. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, November 17, 1988  P. 20


MAUREEN DEHNE

Two Daughters Survivors of Third Family Tragedy
Tragedy has for the third time in eight years struck a former Manitowoc 
family, leaving two daughters as the lone survivors. 
The death Saturday of Mrs. Maureen Dehne, 30, of Green Bay, was tragic 
enough but it was tragedy that ended her life of tragedy.
Mrs. Dehne was killed Saturday night in a two-car accident on U.S. 41 
just north of Fond du Lac. Her death follows by almost nine years the 
death of three of her children in a Manitowoc County fire and by five 
years the death of her husband Walter.
The three youngsters, William, 3; Darla Jean, 2; and Susan Marie, 1, 
were all found dead March 3, 1964, in a house trailer on the Dehne farm 
at rural Newton.
According to records of the Newton Fire Dept., Mr. and Mrs. Dehne were 
in the barn doing chores when they discovered the fire about 9 a.m. 
The door to the trailer was locked and firefighters had to break windows 
to enter the trailer, according to the records. 
Tragedy struck again in 1967 when Mr. Dehne died. 
Now, for the third time, the Dehne family was struck by tragedy.
According to reports, Mrs. Dehne and her two daughters (names omitted 
for privacy) were passengers in a car driven by her sister, (private). 
The northbound Boatman auto was struck by a car driven by (private) 
of Madison. Reports indicate the southbound Hailey vehicle went out of 
control, crossed the median strip, went into the northbound lane and 
struck the auto.
The two Dehne children, (private) and three of her children are reported 
in stable condition at St. Agnes Hospital at Fond du Lac. (private) and 
a passenger in his car, (private), also of Madison, were treated and 
released. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 29, 1973 P. 1
(29 Jun 1942/Jan 1973/SSDI) 


WALTER C. DEHNE

Walter C. Dehne, 28, of Newton, took his life at home Tuesday evening.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Salem Ebenezer Church, Newton, 
and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Dehne was born Feb. 8, 1939, at Newton, son of the late Walter W. and 
Mrs. Ida Paul Dehne. He married Miss Maureen O’Connell at Northeim Oct. 31, 
1959, and he was a farmer and a construction worker with the Hansen firm of 
Manitowoc. He entered the U.S. Navy March 14, 1956, and was discharged 
April 4, 1958, and was on the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid.
Survivors are the wife, two daughters, at home (names omitted for privacy); 
mother of Newton; and eight sisters (names omitted for privacy). A son and 
two daughters preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until Friday noon and at the church until time of service. The 
casket will remain closed. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 24, 1967  P. 19 
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Fire Deaths Of Tots in ’64 Blamed For Dad’s Suicide 
NEWTON (Special)—Despondency over the deaths of three small children in a 
tragic fire over three years ago was blamed today for the suicide of a 28-
year-old Newton man.
Walter C. Dehne, whose three tots burned to death in a house trailer fire 
at the edge of the village on March 7, 1964, shot himself with a rifle 
Tuesday evening only a few feet from the site of the fire.
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, said the body was found 
about 10 p.m. by Mrs. Dehne. It was found lying on the ground just outside 
the kitchen door, the 30.06 rifle still clutched in the victim’s hands.
County authorities said Mr. Dehne apparently had fired a shot out of the 
house earlier while talking to his wife on the telephone. 
It was on a cold March morning, while Mr. and Mrs. Dehne were in the barn 
doing the chores, that fire broke out in a house trailer quickly snuffing 
out the lives of their three children — William John, 3; Darla Jean, 2, and 
Susan Marie, 1.
Mrs. Dehne, then 21, was expecting another child and was taken to a Manitowoc 
hospital in shock. Mr. Dehne suffered cuts about his arms and face in a 
desperate attempt to enter the burning structure.
Two daughters, (private), were born to the couple since the fire. Mrs. Dehne 
is the former Maureen O’Connell. Her parents, now of Green Bay, formerly 
lived at Haven.
Mr. Dehne was born Feb. 8, 1939, at Newton, the son of the late Walter Dehne 
and Mrs. Ida Paul Dehne. He was married at Northeim Oct. 31, 1959. 
A veteran of two years service in the Navy, Mr. Dehne operated a farm and 
also worked for a construction company.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and two daughters, are his mother, who 
lives in Manitowoc; eight sisters (names omitted for privacy). 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Salem Ebenezer Church here 
with burial in the family plot at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 
3 p.m. Thursday to Friday noon and then at the church. 
Sheboygan Press, May 24, 1967  P. 2


JOSEPH DOMBROSKI

82-yr. old Joseph Dombroski died New Year’s Day in the local St. Mary’s 
Hospital of old age debility. The body was taken to Northeim and buried 
there.
Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1902
********
Joseph Dombrofsky (sic)
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
birth: 1820 Poland 
death: 1 January 1902 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Manitowoc
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Joseph Dombrofsky
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name Joseph Dombrofsky
Gender Male
Death Date 01 Jan 1902
Death Place Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age 82
Birth Date 1820
Birthplace Poland
Race White
Marital Status Widowed
"Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch 


ANNA DONDLINGER

Mrs. Nick Dondlinger, 83, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Manitowoc 
County Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The 
Rev. Anthony Bentley will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Catholic 
Church Cemetery. 
Mrs. Dondlinger, nee Anna Schoo, was born Feb. 2, 1892, at Suttrup, Germany, 
daughter of the late Albert and Catherine Barencamp. She immigrated to the 
United States in 1904 with her family. She was married to Nick Dondlinger, 
Oct. 19, 1915, at Iona, Minn. The couple moved to Manitowoc County in 1925. 
He preceded her in death Sept. 12, 1961. Mrs. Dondlinger was also a member 
of the Rosary Society of St. Casimir Catholic Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Florian (Mary) Mella, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Alton (Kathryn) Knutson, of Valders, Mrs. Winham (Theresa) Taylor, of 
Aliquippa, Pa., and Mrs. James (Jean) Krantz, of Corapolis, Pa.; five sons, 
Frank and Norbert, of Manitowoc, John of Minneapolis, Minn., Hilary (Bill) of 
Fowler, Calif, and Leo, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ed Kass and Mrs. 
J. Kline, of Minneapolis, Minn., 48 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. 
Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home where a wake 
memorial prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by the Rosary Society and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, March 8, 1975  P. 3
(b. 3 Feb. 1892/d. Mar. 1975/SSDI) 


FRANCIS JAMES DONDLINGER

Francis James, three-weeks-old son of Pfc. and Mrs. Francis Dondlinger 
of Newton, died Monday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital. The father 
is now in Germany with the armed services. 
Survivors are the parents and a sister, 3 (name omitted for privacy). 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Leschke funeral 
home and at 9:30 at the St. Casimir Catholic church, Newton.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 24, 1945  P. 2


NICHOLAS DONDLINGER

Nick Dondlinger, 73, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:15 a.m. Friday at Leschke-Bergner 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim, the Rev. Adam Markunas officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. 
Mr. Dondlinger was born July 1, 1888, in Luxemberg, Europe, son of the late 
John and Catherine Lauer Dondlinger, and was a farmer all his life. He 
married the former Anna Schoo Oct. 19, 1915, at Iona, Minn. They made their 
home on Rt. 3, Manitowoc. 
He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Casimir Church.
Mr. Dondlinger is survived by his wife; five sons, Francis, Norbert and Leo 
of Manitowoc, John of Minneapolis and Hilary of Arlington, Calif.; four 
daughters, Mrs. Florian Melia of Manitowoc, Mrs. Alton Knutson of Valders, 
Mrs. W. E. Taylor of Aliquippa, PA., and Mrs. James Krentz of Corapolis, Pa.; 
a sister of Luxemberg and 41 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 12, 1961  P. 11


IGNATZ DROBKA

Ignatz J. Drobka, 92, a resident of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday evening, Dec. 25, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Rev. Charles W. Mocco will officiate 
the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Drobka was born July 28, 1891, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Lucille 
Bialkowski Drobka. He was a resident of Manitowoc Co. all his life and attended 
Manitowoc Co. schools. Mr. Drobka was a member of St. Casimir Parish. He was 
employed as a cigar maker by Rankin and Sons of Manitowoc and prior to retirement 
was active in farming in the Town of Newton for many years.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Frank Fruzyna of 
Manitowoc, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a 
sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock this 
Tuesday evening where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock by Father Mocco.
Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1983 P. 3
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(28 July 1891/Dec. 1983/SSDI)


MARY DROBKA

NEWTON WOMAN PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 93 
Mrs. Mary Drubka (sic), resident of Manitowoc county for more than three score 
years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anton Bolowsky (sic-Bialkowski), 
in the Town of Newton, death being due to infirmities incident to old age. The 
funeral will be held Wednesday morning with services at St. Cassimir's (sic) 
Catholic church in which deceased for many years has been a member of the Rosary 
Society.
Mrs. Drubka was born in Germany ninety-three years ago and before her marriage 
was Mary Weier. She was married in Germany and the family came here to live more 
than sixty years ago, coming directly to Manitowoc county and settling at Newton. 
Mr. Drubka died about eighteen years ago and then (sic) of the twelve children 
born to the couple have also preceded the mother in death. Surviving her are two 
daughters, Mrs. Anton Bolkowski with a large number of grandchildren, great 
grandchildren and great great grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald News, May 15, 1922  P. 8
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(1870 Newton twp. census:
Stanislaw Drobka age 45; wife Marianne age 32; Alexander age 5; Anna age 3;
Susanne age 9/12; Anna Weier age 20)
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(1880 Newton twp. census:
St. Dropka age 52; wife Mary age 47; dau. Anna age 13; dau. Susan age 11;
dau. Jossie age 11/12; servant John Dropka age 10)
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(1900 Newton twp. census:
Stan??? Droapka age 71; wife Mary age 67; dau. Mary Oschek age 20)


STANISLAUS DROBKA

"Aged Pioneer Gone. Stanislaus Drobka Was Well Known in Early
Days of City"
"Stanislaus Drobka, one of the early pioneers of the county and a long time
resident of this city died Sunday at his home at Newton and was buried
there, today.  Decedent was nearly 80 years of age and in Manitowoc's early
history was an employe in the service of Vilas and Barnes, later becoming a
workman in the Barnes, Mendlik, and Mulholland establishment, where he
remained during a period of nearly thirty years.  Being of an industrious
and thrifty nature he saved enough of his earnings to buy a piece of
property in Newton and conduct a farm there for a considerable length of
time.  He was one of the leading men in the community where he resided.
Henry Mulholland is in attendance at the funeral."
Manitowoc Daily Herald on May 24, 1904
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Death Sun. in Newton of 80 yr. old Stanislaus Drobka. The deceased 
had formerly lived in Manitowoc and served about 30 yrs. with the 
firms of Barnes, Mendlick & Molholland, and Vilas & Banes (sic), 
after which he bought a place in Town Newton several years ago where 
he operated a farm.
Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1904


COLETTE DVORAK

Colette A. Dvorak, age 42, of 1324 Shoto Road, Two Rivers, died Tuesday, May 3, 
1994, at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Okla.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 1994, at Faith Evangelic 
Free Church. Officiating will be Rev. John White and burial will follow at a 
later date.
She was born February 6, 1952, in Manitowoc, daughter of Henry A. and Marie 
Reindl Hartlaub. She married Robert Dvorak, June 2, 1973, in Newton. She was a 
member of the Faith Evangelical Free Church where she attended bible classes. 
She was a frequent blood donor at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. She was 
a member of the American Health Information Management Association and Harley 
Owners Group.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Dvorak, Two Rivers; her parents, Henry and 
Marie Hartlaub, Newton; her mother-in-law, Caroline Dvorak, Manitowoc; one brother 
and sister-in-law, Henry and Lynn Hartlaub, Manitowoc; two sisters and four 
brothers-in-law, Theresa and Robert Lutze, Newton, Andrea and John Payne, Sheboygan, 
Darrell and Beverly Dvorak, Delafield, Joe Dvorak, Manitowoc; uncles, aunts, 
cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded 
in death by a brother, Mike, two sisters, Mary Ann and Susan, her father-in-law, 
Ralph Dvorak.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday and from 10 a.m. 
until the time of services at the church on Monday.
Colette was a caring, giving person who loved the Lord as she died to give life, 
she also gave life through the generosity of her donation of her vital organs.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1994 P. A2


ALICE H. FOGLE

Alice H. Fogle, age 86, of 6120 Sonnenburg Lane, Manitowoc, died peacefully on 
Christmas Day at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29 at St. Thomas The 
Apostle Catholic Community, 8100 Brunner Road, Newton. The Rev. Dave Beaudry 
will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial of her cremated remains 
will take place at St. Cashmir Cemetery. 
Alice was born May 19, 1917, in Fifield, Wis. She married Douglas C. Fogle Nov. 13, 
1993, at St. Cashmir Catholic Church, Town of Newton. Alice was a member of St. 
Thomas The Apostle Catholic Community. She belonged to the International Poet 
Society and was honored in Washington D.C. in 1986. She loved flowers, gardening 
and the lake she resided on. 
Survivors include her husband, Douglas C. Fogle of Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-
in-law, Ted and Frieda Jezeski of Crandon, and Harold and Mary Ann Jezeski of Argonne; 
10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; Doug's family; 
their families; other relatives and friends. 
A memorial has been established in her name. The Jens Family Funeral Home and 
Crematory is assisting the Fogle family with funeral arrangements. 
"Alice was a wonderful mother, wife and stepmother. She will be lovingly missed. 
Alice is now at peace with our Lord."
Herald Times Reporter, December 2003


DOUGLAS FOGLE

Douglas C. Fogle, age 87, of 6120 Sonnenberg Lane, Manitowoc, died peacefully 
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at his residence as was his wish.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005 at St. 
Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. The Rev. David Beaudry will officiate. 
Burial of his cremated remains will take place at St. Casimir Cemetery.
Douglas was born Jan. 15, 1918, in Fond du Lac, son of the late Clarence and 
Rose Denoir Fogle. Doug married the former Florence Leach in 1937. She preceded 
him in death Jan. 5, 1993. He then married the former Alice Love in 1993. She 
preceded him in death Dec. 25, 2003. Doug was a member of St. Thomas the 
Apostle Catholic Community, a member of many local conservation orgatnizations, 
a member of Camp Sinawa and was very involved in the Big Brothers Big Sister 
Organization. Doug worked at the Soo Line Railroad for 19 years and worked for 
the Kohler Company for 26 years until his retirement in 1981. Doug was an avid 
poet and in 1997, at the age of 75 received his GED. Doug was a loving husband, 
father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He will be 
dearly missed by all.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law; two daughters; 17 grandchildren 
(private); 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; other relatives 
and friends also survive. Doug was preceded in death by one son: Larry Fogle; 
two daughters: Phyllis Halle and Susan Leatherdale; and two brothers: Ray and 
Russell.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community on 
Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of serivce at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community Building Fund.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the Fogle 
family.
A special thank you to all the people who took care of Douglas, especially his 
daughter, (private).
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 22, 2005


ANDREW FRUZYNA

Andrew Fruzyna, 81, a resident of this city since a child, died at 
the homestead farm in the Town of Newton. Funeral services will be 
held Tuesday 10 a.m. from St. Casimir Catholic Church in the Town of 
Newton. Burial in the church cemetery. Deceased was born in Poland 
in 1853 and came to this country as a small boy.
He was married to Miss Rose Glomski (1891) and conducted the farm 
until he retired several years ago. Survivors are his widow; four 
daughters, Mrs. Vincent Pulaski, Mrs. Frank Bonion, of Newton, Mrs. 
Peter Vandenbusch and Mrs. Antion Sepenski of Manitowoc; two sons, 
Frank and Joseph at home, a step brother Joseph Matyski, Athens, 21 
grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
Manitowoc Herald Times  Sept. 7, 1934


CATHERINE FRUZYNA

Catherine Fruzyna, 93, who resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and 
Charles Wolff of 912 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, April 3, 1987 at 
Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. 
Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco will officiate at the Mass 
of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Fruzyna nee Catherine Drobka was born October 10, 1893 at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late John and Lucille Bialkowski. She was married to Frank Fruzyna, July 1, 
1929 at Milwaukee. He preceded her in death April 11, 1984. The couple resided at 
Northeim where they owned and operated a farm until their retirement. Mrs. Fruzyna 
was a member of Christian Mothers Society of the parish.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Francis and Jeanne Fruzyna of 
Minneapolis and Anthony and Deanna of Green Bay; a daughter and son-in-law, Theresa 
and Charles Wolff of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Barbara Sepnesky of Manitowoc; 14 
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers 
and a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 7 pm to 9 pm Sunday, where a prayer 
service will be 8 pm led by Deacon Robert Drobka.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Apr. 4, 1987 page 14
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(Oct. 10 1893/Apr. 1987/SSDI)


CECELYIA FRUZYNA

Death Sun. of 85-yr. old Mrs. Thomas Frosina(sic) from a combination of illnesses, 
in the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Pirzczek in Newton. The deceased, who 
lived in Manitowoc County for the last 53 yrs., is survived by 5 daughters. 
The funeral was held Tues. morning in Northeim.
Der Nord Westen, 23 July 1903
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Frozina (sic)
Mrs. Thomas Frozina died in the town of Newton Sunday night age 85 years she 
had lived in Manitowoc county for 50 years.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 23, 1903 P. 1
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Zizlia Fruzena
birth: August 1818 Germany
death: 19 July 1903 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Newton
residence: 1903 Newton
spouse: Thomas Fruzena
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


FRANK J. FRUZYNA

Frank J. Fruzyna, 88, of 7902 Northeim Road, Newton, Wisconsin, died Wednesday 
afternoon, April 11, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:00 
a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim, Wisconsin. The Rev. Charles Macco 
will officiate the Mass of Christian burial with burial to follow at the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Fruzyna was born March 28, 1896, in the Town of Newton, son of the late 
Andrew and Rose Glomski Fruzyna. Mr. Fruzyna was a resident of Manitowoc County 
all his life. He married the former Catherine Drubka on July 1, 1929, at Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin. The couple farmed in Newton, retiring in 1978. Mr. Fruzyna was active 
on the school board of the Valley View School. Mr. Fruzyna was a member of the 
Holy Name Society of St. Casimir Parish and served as sexton for the St. Casimir 
Cemetery Association for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Francis and 
Janne Fruzyna of Minneapolis and Anthony and Deanne Fruzyna of Green Bay; a daughter 
and a son-in-law, Theresa and Charles Wolff of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Katheryn 
Bonin and Mrs. Barbara Sepneski, both of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and a great 
grandson. He was preceded in death by a brother and four sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday evening, 
where a prayer service will be held at 8:15 p.m. by Father Macco.
Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 1984 P. 3
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(Mar. 28 1896/Apr. 1984/SSDI)


GERTRUDA FRUZYNA

A terrible accident occurred Fri. in Town Newton. Farmer Andreas Fracina(sic)
was working in his barn that day cutting chaff when his 9-yr. old daughter
Gertrude approached the machine. Her clothing caught in the gears and before
the machine could be brought to a stop, she was already dead. The funeral 
of the poor child took place Sun. at the Catholic Cemetery in Newton.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Nov. 1896 
(Note: Friday was Nov. 20, 1896)


JEAN H. FRUZYNA

Jean (Ihlenfeldt) Fruzyna, age 56, of Fridley, Minn., died Saturday morning, 
July 17, 1993, at her residence.
Funeral Sevices (sic) will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 1993, at the church 
of St. William, Fridley, Minn. The Rev. John Brandes will preside the Mass of 
Christian burial.
Jean was born May 12, 1937,in Kewaunee, Wis., the daughter of the late Sylvester 
and Viola Kohls Ihlenfeldt. She then married Francis J. Fruzyna. Survivors include 
her husband, Francis (Frank) Fruzyna; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Barry and 
Christine Fruzyna, Patrick Fruzyna, and Kent Fruzyna; one sister, Nola Cook.
Friends may call on Tuesday, July 20, 1993, from 4-6 p.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, where a prayer service led by Deacon Robert Drobka will conclude 
the visitation.
Burial will be at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 1993, at the St. Casimir Church 
cemetery, Northeim.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with local funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 19, 1993 P. A2


ROSE FRUZYNA

Fruzyna, Mrs. Andrew—Age 63. Died Sunday after long illness. Born Rose 
Glomski in Newton 1873. Married Andrew Fruzyna 45 years ago and located 
in Newton. Mr. Fruzyna died 1934. Survived by two daughters, two step-
daughters, two sons, sister and brother. Funeral Wednesday 9 a.m., St. 
Casimir’s Catholic church, Newton. Body at home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 18, 1936  P. 11


JOHN GACA

John Gaca, 89, a retired farmer who had resided for the past three years 
with his daughter, Mrs. Charles Post, at 1946 N. Tenth street, passed away 
this morning at St. Nicholas hospital after a brief illness. 
Mr. Gaca was born at Newton Aug. 29, 1866, the son of Ignatz and Anna Gaca, 
pioneer settlers. He was married to Susan Peaschek in 1893.
He leaves two sons, Joseph, of Two Rivers, and Julius, of Manitowoc; three 
daughters, Mrs. Andrew (Catherine) Shedlosky, of Mishicot, Mrs. Charles 
(Regina) Post, of Sheboygan, and Miss Florence Gaca, of Oshkosh, 13 grand-
children and 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Adam, of Milwaukee; and a 
sister, Mrs. Hattie Bonin of Manitowoc. Mrs. Gaca preceded her husband in 
death in 1928.
A requiem high mass will be held at St. Casimir’s church at Nordheim, Manitowoc 
county, Tuesday morning and burial will be on the family lot in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at Gerends Funeral home from 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of 
services.
Sheboygan Press, December 11, 1948  P. 8 
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From Sheboygan county death records:
John Gaca (v.56 p.143)
Widower of Susan Peaschek
Aug. 29, 1866-Dec. 11, 1948
Son of Ignatz Gaca and Anna (both born Germany)
Born Town of Newton
Died from "paralytic ileus, 4 days -cancer of prostate, 2 1/2 years"
Buried at St. Casmir's Cemetery, Town of Newton


SUSAN GACA

Mrs. John Gaca Dies At Home In Newton
Mrs. John Gaca, aged 53 years, passed away today at the family home 
in the town of Newton after a lingering illness. Burial will take 
place on Friday from the St. Casimer’s church at Newton, Rev. Sokol 
officiating. The maiden name of the deceased was Susan Pieschek. 
Besides the husband three daughters, Mrs. Charles Post, Newton, Mrs. 
A. Shedlosky of Mishicot and Miss Florence at home, two sons, Joseph 
of Two Rivers and Julius of Newton, Mrs. John Rysticken of this city 
and Mrs. Albert Geya of Two Rivers and three brothers John and Joseph 
Pieschek of Two Rivers and Paul of Newton survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 27, 1928 Page 5 


ANTON GLOMSKI

Notes From Newton Station:
Last Friday noon at about 1 o'clock Mr. Anton Glomski passed away 
at his home at Newton Station, after an illness of a week, suffering 
from pneumonia. The best of care and medical attention in an effort 
to save his life proved to be of no avail. He is survived by a wife 
and six children. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the 
Catholic church at Northeim. May his soul find rest, and peace, and 
joy eternal.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 7, 1911 pg. 8


CELIA GLOMSKI

Celia H. Glomski, age 90, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 
9916 Lakeshore Road, Newton, died Sunday evening, Dec. 2, 2001 at St. Mary’s 
Home.
Private family funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001 
at St. Casimir Cathlic Church, Northeim. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow in the church 
cemetery.
She was born April 19, 1911, in Cleveland, Wis., daughter of the late Steven and 
Frances Tomchek Mrotek. On Sept. 5, 1935, she married John Glomski at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. The couple farmed in the town of Newton all their lives. 
He preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1966. Mrs. Glomski was a member of the Rosary & 
Altar Society of St. Casimir Catholic Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Arlene and Ralph (Dick) Hubbartt, 
Newton; four grandchildren: Gail (Paul) Ochs, Cedar Lake; Vickie (Frank) Lutz, 
Palm Harbor, Fla.; Richard (Amy) Hubbartt, Newton; Brenda (Jerry) Moreau, Newton; 
nine great-grandchildren: Autumn and Alexa Ochs, Aaron Lutz, Anna, Abigail, Olivia 
Arlene and Andre Hubbartt, Amber and Austin Morreau; a brother, Alvin Mrotek; a 
sister, Agnes Mrotek, both of Cleveland; and two sisters-in-law: Betty Scheinoha, 
Manitowoc; and Louise Wergin, Casco. Also surviving is a special niece: Joyce 
Stuckmann, other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death 
by four brothers, five sisters, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary’s Home for all the loving 
care they provided. Celia will always e remembered as a loving mother and 
grandmother.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 4, 2001  P. A3
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(19 Apr 1911/02 Dec 2001/SSDI)


DAUGHTER OF FRANK GLOMSKI

Notes From Newton:
The Angel of Death appeared at the home of Frank Glomske(sic) last week, 
Tuesday morning, and took from them their four year old daughter, who died 
of scarlet fever. Interment took place at Northeim cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 20, 1910  pg. 8


ERWIN A. GLOMSKI

Erwin A. Glomski, 66, of 4924 Highway LS, died at St. Nicholas Hospital 
Sunday night after a long illness.
He was born in Newton (Manitowoc County), March 11, 1908, a son of the 
late Anton Glomski and Mrs. Margaret Becker.
He attended White Trail School at Newton and served for four years in the 
U.S. Army during World War II in the South Pacific.
Mr. Glomski had worked at Valley Leasing Co., for 20 years until his 
retirement in 1970. 
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Margaret Becker of Sheboygan; two 
brothers, Harry, of Sheboygan and Jake of Sheboygan Falls; five step-
brothers, Frank Becker of Sheboygan; Richard and Harold Becker, both of 
California; Eugene Becker of Kansas City, Mo., and Lyle Becker of Appleton; 
two sisters, Mrs. Eugene Biederwolf, of Sheboygan and Mrs. William Duebner, 
of Medford, and three stepsisters, Mrs. Les O’Hearn, of Florida; Mrs. Al 
Leonard, of Milwaukee, and Mrs. William Straitliff, of West Bend.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Dominic’s Catholic 
Church with the Rev. Cyril Volz, pastor, as celebrant of the funeral Mass. 
Family rites will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home. 
Burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery at Nordheim. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
There will be a Bible wake at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 
Sheboygan Press, September 30, 1974  P. 4
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Funeral services for Erwin A. Glomski, 66, of Rt. 1, Sheboygan, who 
died Sunday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, will be at 
9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. 
Dominic Catholic Church, Sheboygan. The Rev. Cyril Volz will officiate 
and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4p.m. Tuesday, where a Bible 
wake service will be held at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1974  P. 14


GORDON GLOMSKI

No Inquest To Be Held About Newton Death
Funeral For Victim of Crossing Crash On Saturday
A conference of the Manitowoc county sheriff, district attorney 
and coroner with a claim agent representing the Chicago and North 
Western Railroad company resulted in a decision that an inquest 
in the death of Gordon Glomski, Newton youth, who was almost 
instantly killed when struck by a southbound train one mile north 
of Cleveland Tuesday evening would be unnecessary, it was learned 
this morning. 
The body had  been ordered held at the John Leschke Undertaking 
parlors at Manitowoc pending the completion of arrangements for an 
inquest today.  The body bore sufficient evidence of the manner in 
which the youth had met his death, it was decided, and no further 
information could possibly be obtained through an inquest.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from the Cashmir(sic)
Catholic Church, Newton, and burial will be made in the church cemetery. 
The Rev. Father Sokol will officiate. The body was taken to Manitowoc 
shortly after the fatal crash and was prepared for burial at the Leschke 
undertaking establishment.
Mr. Glomski was born April 17, 1906, on a farm near Newton, and had 
resided there during his entire life.  He attended the White Trail 
school and was well known throughout the community.
Survivors include his mother, three brothers, Jacob, Harry and 
Erwin (sic), all at home, and two sisters.  Miss Lucy at home and 
Mrs. William Duebner, residing on a farm a short distance from 
Newton, Manitowoc County. 
The Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, WI, Friday, July 27, 1928
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COLLISION FATAL TO COUNTY YOUTH
CLEVELAND MAN RUN DOWN AND KILLED BY TRAIN
Inquest To Be Held In Case of Fatal Accident to Gordon Glomski County Man
BULLETIN
After investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Gordon 
Glomski this afternoon, previous indications that an inquest would be 
held were reversed and county authorities decided that the death was 
accidental and needed no further investigation by county authorities.
An inquest jury was to be selected early this afternoon to fix 
responsibility for the collision between a C. & N. W. train and a 
machine driven by Gordon Glomski, 22, Cleveland, in which the driver 
of the machine was instantly killed and terribly mangled when he was 
carried about a half mile from the scene of the accident. The tragedy 
occurred two miles north of Cleveland where a county road intersects 
the railroad line at about 6:30 o’clock last evening.
Immediately after the train was brought to a halt Glomski was placed 
on board and the race for the Sheboygan hospital was started.  The 
fatally injured man died, however, before the train reached the city. 
From there the remains were later taken to the Lescke mortuary here.
No One Saw Accident
Only meager details regarding the accident are available, no witnesses 
being found up until this noon though county authorities are actively 
probing.  The accident occurred at a point where the road and tracks 
are obstructed and apparently neither train crew nor Glomski were given 
much opportunity to act before the crash came.
According to relatives, Glomski had left the farm home earlier in the 
evening to drive to Cleveland to return to his  home with his sister 
who was employed there.  Train and truck were proceeding south shortly 
before the accident but after a sharp curve is met, the road swings 
across the railroad tracks.
Truck Completely Wrecked
The Ford truck which Glomski was driving was a complete wreck and 
Glomski was badly cut and mangled though no parts of his body were 
severed.
The inquest jury was expected to meet sometime later today to view the 
body but no definite time  has been set for the inquest as it will be 
necessary to have members of the train crew on hand to give their 
testimony.
Was Unmarried
Glomski, who was 22 years of age on April 17, was not married and made 
his home on the family farm near Cleveland.  He was managing the farm 
and had made his home there practically all of his life.  In addition 
to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Jacob, Harry, and Ervin, 
all at home, and two sisters, Mrs. William Duebner, residing on a rural 
route out of Manitowoc and Lucy, at the family homestead.
Funeral services will be held  Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from St. 
Casimir’s church at Cleveland and interment will be at the church 
cemetery.  Rev. Father Sukow will be in charge of the services.
The Manitowoc-Herald News, Wed., July 25, 1928


JOHN A. GLOMSKI

John Glomski, 56, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Wednesday at Chicago. Funeral services 
will be at 9:30 am Saturday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 
10 am at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Newton. The Rev. Robert Berg will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Glomski was born July 16, 1910 at Newton, son of Frank Glomski and the late 
Susan Pitsch Glomski. He married Celia Mrotek Sept. 5, 1934 at Newton. The couple 
farmed in the Town of Newton. He had retired from Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. Inc., 
where he had been employed 15 years. He was a member of Boilermakers Union Local 
443, Manitowoc.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Hubbartt of Newton; his father; 
three sisters, Mrs. John Wergin of Casco, Mrs. Edward Mullin and Mrs. Harold 
Schadeberg of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren. His mother and a sister preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call in the funeral home after 3 pm Friday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8:45 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Nov. 3, 1966 page T9
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(16 Jul 1910/Nov 1966/SSDI)


ANNE GLUTH    (d. 2002)

Mrs. Joseph (Anne) L. Gluth, age 72, a town of Centerville resident died Sunday, 
Sept. 22, 2002 at her home following a lingering illness.
Anne was born July 24, 1930 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Samuel and Anna 
Hanus Janos. She completed her education and after moved to Chicago, Ill. On 
June 24, 1969 she married Joseph Gluth. The couple lived in Chicago until 1970 
when they moved to the town of Centerville. She was a member of St. Thomas the 
Apostle Catholic Church, Newton.
Survivors include her husband: Joseph, town of Centerville; one stepdaughter: 
Joyce Reynolds and her partner, Ali Upton, Connecticut; one stepson; John (Eileen) 
Gluth, Nevada; one granddaughter; Lydia Gluth, Manitowoc; 10 stepgrandchildren: 
Dean (Linda) Gluth, Chicago; Debbie (Robert) Sarno, Florida; John (Laura) Reynolds, 
Connecticut; Sara (Tim) Parker, Connecticut; Larry Reynolds, Connecticut; Brant 
(Doree) Luth, Colorado; Connie Reynolds, Iowa; Tom (Trina) Reynolds, Connecticut; 
Jenii (Dwight) Robinson, New York; Kate Reynolds, Connecticut; and 13 step great-
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son: Joseph 
Frederick Gluth.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton. The Rev. David Beaudry will be celebrant 
of the Mass and burial will be at St. Casimir Cemetery, town of Newton.
Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the building fund of St. 
Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, are handling the arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 2002  P. A3


JOSEPH GLUTH     (d. 1999)

Joseph Frederick Gluth Jr., 29, Cleveland, died April 17, 1999, in Two Rivers. 
Born September 23, 1969 in Chicago, he was a son of Joseph and Anne L. Janos 
Gluth.
He attended Lincloln High School, Manitowoc. He had been employed at Team 
Electronics, Manitowoc.
In 1989 he was united in marriage to Rhonda M. Buck. He was a member of St. 
Casimir Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Lydia M. Gluth, Manitowoc; his parents Joseph 
and Anne Janos Gluth, Cleveland; one half-sister Joyce Reynolds, Connecticut 
and her husband Al Reynolds, Iowa; one half-brother, John Gluth; four nieces, 
Sara Reynolds and Timothy Parker, England; Kate Reynolds and son, Colton, 
Connecticut; Jenii (Dwight) Robinson, New York; Connie Reynolds, and children 
Zachary and Kaitlin; three nephews, John (Laura) Reynolds and children Tatjana 
and Meredith; Tom Reynolds and friend Trina Johnston, Connecticut, and Larry 
Reynolds.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents Samuel and Anna Janos and 
paternal grandparents Frank and Louise Gluth.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999 at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church. Father Dave Beaudry will officiate and burial will be at St. 
Casimir Parish Cemetery.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, Wednesday afternoon 
after 4 p.m. and at the church from 9 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999, until the 
hour of service.
A memorial fund has been established in Joseph Frederick Gluth Jr.'s name.
Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 1999 P. A2


JOSEPH GLUTH SR.    (d. 2003)

Joseph F. Gluth Sr., of 1 Hamilton Heights Place, West Hartford, Conn., formerly 
of Wisconsin, died Friday, March 7, 2003 at the Hartford Hospital. He was born 
April 26, 1912 in Chicago, Ill. He was married to the late Jean (Durband) Gluth 
and the late Anne (Janos) Gluth. He worked as a design engineer with Intermatic 
Corporation in Spring Grove, Ill., for almost 50 years. He was a member of the 
Chicago Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his son, John Gluth and his wife, Eileen; by his daughter, Joyce 
Reynolds and her partner, Ali Upton; by his brother, William; by his grandchildren; 
Dean and Linda Gluth and their daughters, Lindsay and Kristina; Robert and Debra 
Sarno and their sons, Anthony and Branden; John and Laura Reynolds and their 
daughters, Tatiana and Merideth; Frederick Reynolds; Timothy and Sara Parker and 
their daughter, Elery; Larry Reynolds; Connie Reynolds and her children, Zachary 
and Kaitlin; Thomas and Trina Reynolds and their son, William; Dwight and Jenii 
Robinson and their daughters, Sydney and Haley; Kate Reynolds and her son, Colton; 
Brant and Doree Gluth; Lydia Gluth; by his daughters-in-law, Jeannine Vale and Rhonda 
Gluth; by his son-in-law, Albert Reynolds and by his sister-in-law, Doris Durband. He 
was predeceased by his son, Joseph Gluth Jr. and by his brother, Frank Gluth.
A funeral service was held Monday, March 10, 2003 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in 
Gales Ferry, Conn., at 11 am. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the 
family. Memorial donations in Joseph Gluth's memory may be made to the St. Thomas 
the Apostle Church in Newton. The Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., 
Norwich, Conn., is entrusted with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 11, 2003


JOHN GRETZ

JOHN GRETZ, SR., DEAD, AGED 89
Father of Thos. Gretz Was President of Province in Prussia
John Gretz, Sr., father of Thomas Gretz and grandfather of County 
Clerk Edward Gretz, died at the home of his son, 1213 So. 13th 
street, Sunday at noon, aged 89, death being due to age. Mr. Gretz 
was a native of Prussia and for twenty years he served as president 
of one of the Prussian provinces. He came to American in 1871 
locating at Chicago and one year later removed to Manitowoc county 
settling in Newton where he remained until 1905(?) When he came to 
the city, making his home with his son Thomas Gretz. Mrs. Gretz 
died eight years ago and Mr. Gretz is survived by four sons, Thomas, 
this city, Adam, Cooperstown, Ignatz and Joseph of Chicago. Mr. Gretz 
was highly esteemed by all who knew him as a man of ? worth and his 
death will bring sorrow to many friends who knew him best. The funeral 
will be held from the home of Thomas Gretz at ? Wednesday morning and 
at (illegible).
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 07, 1911 Page 1
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A large funeral cortege attended the remains of the late John Gretz Sr., from 
this city to Nordheim yesterday where the burial was held at the old home of 
Mr. Gretz who was a resident of Newton for thirty years or more. Brief services 
were held at the home of his son, Thomas Gretz and the funeral party departed 
for St. Casimer's church, Nordheim, where services were held. Many relatives 
from out of town were here for the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Aug. 10, 1911
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(1900 Newton census: Living with Thomas Gretz: John Gretz age 77 and 
Mary Gretz age 81)


MARY GRETZ

Death Mon. of 84-yr. old Mrs. Gretz, the mother of County Supervisor 
Thomas Gretz, in the latter’s home in Newton. The deceased, who died 
of old age debility, has been a resident of Manitowoc County for about 
50 yrs. The funeral will be held in Northeim today.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Feb. 1903
(1900 Newton census: Living with Thomas Gretz: John Gretz age 77 and 
Mary Gretz age 81)
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Mrs. Gretz, mother of Sup. Thomas Gretz, died at the home of her son 
in Newton Monday, aged 84 years. She had been a resident of the county 
for nearly half-a-century and was widely known in this city. The funeral 
will be Thursday morning at Nordheim.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 11, 1903 p.1
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Mrs. Gretz, mother of Thos. Gretz, died very suddenly at her home 
in Newton Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 19, 1903
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Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Mariana Peshka Gretz  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1903  
Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Newton,  
Gender Female  
Age 84  
Marital Status Married  
Race W  
Occupation Housework  
Birth Date 11 Mar 1818  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1819  
Birthplace Germany  
Burial Place Newton,  
Cemetery St. Karinier Cemetery  
Father's Name Pishka  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Name Pishka  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Spouse's Name John Gretz
(Note: The cemetery with a name closest to this is
St. Casimir in Newton twp.)
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Name Marianna Gretz  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 09 Feb 1903  
Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Page 0193 
Name Marianna Gretz  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 09 Feb 1903  
Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Page 0193 


CLEMENS A. HARTLAUB

Newton Truck Driver Second Victim of Truck-Car Collision
A 53 year old driver of a pickup truck that collided with a station wagon 
carrying the coach and a golf team of Roncalli High School, died Friday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital. Clement Hartlaub of Rt. 1, Newton had 
sustained severe head and chest injuries in the crash in which Brother 
Raymond Pleiss, 30, golf coach and driver of the station wagon was killed. 
Four of the five injured team members are listed in fair condition today 
at the hospital. One was treated and released.
Funeral services for Brother Raymond were held at 2:30 pm today at Roncalli 
School. The body will be taken to Minneapolis for services and burial on 
Monday. A native of Omaha, Neb., Brother Raymond had been at Roncalli since 
September, 1970.
Funeral services for Mr. Hartlaub will be held at 10:15 am Monday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 11 am at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. Anthony L. Bentley, pastor, will be celebrant of the Requiem Mass. 
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
An honor guard and graveside military service will be accorded by the United 
Veterans Council and the Cleveland VFW Post. Friends may call at the funeral 
home from 3 to 9 pm Sunday where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 pm 
by the Cleveland VFW Post 8974 and wake service at 8 pm. A memorial fund has 
been established in Mr. Hartlaub's name for the Roncalli High School Scholarship 
Fund.
Born on October 16, 1919 in Manitowoc County he was a son of the late Alex and 
Clara Reuden Hartlaub. He served in the U.S. Army for five years during World 
War II with the 32nd Division in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. He married 
the former LaVerne Kattner on October 17, 1945 in Manitowoc. The couple farmed 
in the Town of Newton since 1949 and also was the Starline dealer for the 
Manitowoc area.
Mr. Hartlaub was a life member and past commander of the Cleveland VFW Post 8974, 
the present chairman of the Manitowoc County Veteran's Council, member of the 
Cleveland VFW Rifle Squad and the local Cootie Pub Tent and past commander of 
the Manitowoc County VFW Council. He was also the secretary of the St. Casimir 
Holy Name Society.
Survivors include his widow; four sons, Paul of Newton, Gene of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, 
Dennis, serving with the U.S. Army in Mainz, Germany and Robert at home; a 
daughter, Annette at home; a grandson; a sister, Mrs. Ralph Schroeder of 
Manitowoc and four brothers, Isadore, Manitowoc, Henry, Newton, Victor, Rt. 2, 
Kiel and Rudolph, Manitowoc. A son and a brother preceded him in death.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., May 19, 1973 page 6


JAMES V. HARTLAUB

James Victor four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Hartlaub of
Newton, died Wednesday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Friday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, and at 8:30 a.m. at St. Casimer Catholic Church,
Northeim. The Rev. L.I. Lisowski(?) will officiate and burial will be
in St. Casimir Cemetery.
The infant was born Jan. 7.
Surviving in addition to the parents are three brothers (private);
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kattner of Manitowoc and
maternal great grandparents, Mrs. Martha Kattner of Manitowoc and 
(line illegible)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o'clock this Thursday
afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 3, 1956


SUSAN C. HARTLAUB

Susan C. Hartlaub, age 46, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 1993, at the 
Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 27, 1993, at the 
Faith Evangelical Free Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gregory Sarensen will 
officiate with burial to take place later.
She was born December 10, 1947, in Manitowoc, daughter of Henry A. and Marie 
Reindl Hartlaub. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln 
High School in 1966. She moved to Rochester, NY where she was a member of the 
Faith Temple Bible Church. Susan loved and praised the Lord and was a giving 
servant, striving to bring people to Jesus.
She is survived by her parents, Henry and Marie Hartlaub, Newton; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Henry J. and Lynn Hartlaub, Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers-
in-law, Theresa and Robert Lutze, Newton, Colette and Robert Dvorak, Shoto, 
Andrea and John Payne, Sheboygan; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews 
and many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one brother Michael 
Hartlaub; one sister, Mary Ann Dehne.
Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. on Monday until the time of service at 
the church.
A memorial has been established in her name. The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory 
assisted the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 24, 1993 P. A2


JOHN T. HARTMAN

Funeral services for John T. Hartman, __, (photo), Rt. 3, Manitowoc, who was 
killed in an accident at the Radandt Sons gravel pit Friday morning, will be 
held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 o’clock at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim, with the Rev. 
Arthur Danks officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery and the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 659 of Manitowoc, will accord military rites 
at graveside.
Mr. Hartman was crushed to death when ______________ (underinked) operating 
moved ahead suddenly and forced him against a conveyor.
Mr. Hartman was born June 30, 1926, in the Town of Newton, son of the late 
Mr. John Hartman and Mrs. Anna Holschbach Hartman. He married the former Carol 
Scott Feb. 7, 1953, at Westover Air Force Base, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Hartman 
returned to the area after his discharge from the Air Force Sept. 10, 1953. 
He entered the service Sept. 7, 1950, and served with the 1600th (sic) 
MotorVehicle Squadron in Greenland. He was a marshal in the Holy Name Society 
of St. Casimir.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, (private); his mother, Mrs. Anna 
Hartman and six brothers, Anthony, Clarence, Alois, Leo and Francis at 
Manitowoc and Norbert, who is in the armed services in France.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday until the time of 
services. The Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society of St. Casimir 
at __ p.m. Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 9, 1957  P. 11


BLANCHE A. HEIN

Blanche A. Hein, age 89, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died 
Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001 at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Roman 
Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Blanche was born Feb. 29, 1912, in the town of Newton, daughter of the late 
Andrew and Anna Mrotek Sieracki. Blanche attended Silver Creek School. On 
June 12, 1943, she married Clarence P. Hein at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1984. Blanche enjoyed cooking, 
gardening and music. She was self taught in playing piano and concertina. She 
took pride in her huge garden and selling her vegetables. Blanche was a member 
of the Silver Creek Homemakers for many years. In her later years she especially 
enjoyed going out for a ride with her family and friends. Her caring and generous 
personality brought her many friends. She was always there to lend a helping 
hand.
She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Bergene and her fiancée Dave Poetzel, 
Nancy (Ray) Hubbartt Sr.; a son, Gregory Hein, Manitowoc. A daughter, Mary Ann 
Reindl, preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1988. She is also survived by grandchildren, 
Scott (Tammy) Bergene and children, Brandon, Beau and Dustin, of Newton, Ray 
(Johanna) Hubbartt Jr. and children, Zachary, Mickenzie and Seth, Tina and Mariah 
Hubbartt and Jason Hubbartt and his fiancée Michele Emond, all of Manitowoc, 
Tammy (Jim) Zipoli and Noah, Loveland, Ohio, Lisa (Larry) Rohan and children, 
Douglas, Mathew and Beth, Bear Creek, Kevin (Kari) Reindl and children, Emily, 
Dylan, and Miranda, Appleton, Steven Reindl, Neenah; a son-in-law, Roger Reindl, 
Clintonville. Blanche is also survived by three brothers, Max (Marguerite) 
Sieracki, Crivitz, William (Evelyn) Sieracki, Newton and Stanley (Catherine) 
Sieracki, Clover. She is further survived by sisters-in-law, Lucy (Dan) Sieracki, 
Margaret (George) Popp, Mary Jane (Alfred) Mecca; brothers-in-law, Antone (Elaine) 
Hein, Fritz Hein and Marshal (Joyce) Hein. She is further survived by nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Blanche was preceded in death by a sister, Constance (Gustie) Glish; six brothers, 
John (May) Sieracki, Henry (Leona) Sieracki, Sylvester (France) Sieracki, Edward 
Sieracki, Alex Sieracki, and Daniel Sieracki; sister-in-law Irene (Aloise) 
Gadzinski; brothers-in-law, R. Peter (Caroline) Hein, William (Genevieve) Hein, 
Joseph (Eleanor) Hein, Walter Hein, Mathias (Emily) Hein, Nickolas (Evelyn) Hein, 
Phillip Hein, Lenard Hein.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by 
Deacon Robert Drobka.
A special thank you to a very caring niece, Marge (Larry) Freiberg and nephews 
Howard Sieracki, Carl Sieracki and Dan (Elroy) Sieracki, and to a friend, Ralph 
(Bunnie) Danielson. Thank you to the Manitowoc Health Care Center for all your 
tender loving care.
Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 2001  P. A3


CLARENCE P. HEIN

Clarence P. Hein, 77, of 4036 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday 
morning, Dec. 31, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate 
at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Northeim.
Mr. Hein was born May 31, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Matthew and Odelia 
Trost Hein. He resided in Manitowoc all his life and attended St. Boniface 
Parochial School. He married Blanche A. Sieracki, June 12, 1943, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement due to illness he was employed 
by Reiss Steamship Company as a Seaman for 36 years. Mr. Hein served with the 
National Guard Company E 127th infantry from June 1928 to June 1931. He was a member 
of Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Survivors include his wife, Blanche A., a son, Gregory of Manitowoc; three daughters 
and two sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Roger Reindl of Clintonville, Sandra Bergene of 
Cleveland and Nancy and Ray Hubbartt of Manitowoc; six brothers, Anton and Matt of 
Manitowoc, Walter of Newton, Joseph, Marshall and Fritz of Manitowoc; four sisters, 
Mrs. George (Margaret) Popp and Mrs. Stanley (Katherine) Sieracki both of Newton, 
Mrs. Alois (Irene) Gadzinski and Mrs. Alfred (Mary Jane) Mecca both of Manitowoc; 
eight grandchildren and a great grandson. He was preceded in death by five brothers, 
Nick, William, Phillip, Peter and Leonard.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 1, 1984 P. 3


BRUCE DALE HOLSCHBACH

Bruce D. Holschbach, 20, of 5712 County Trunk Highway LS, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday morning, May 9, as the result of a car accident.
Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The mass of Resurrection will be 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. Charles W. Mocco will officiate and burial will be in church cemetery.
Mr. Holschbach was born May 24, 1960, at Manitowoc, son of Orville and Shirley 
Schultz Holschbach. He resided in Manitowoc county all his life and attended 
Manitowoc public schools. Mr. Holschbach was a graduate of Lincoln High School 
with the class of 1978. He was employed as a assembler at Manitowoc Engineering 
Company.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Holschbach; three brothers, 
Russell, David and Craig of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Dennis (Debra) Fischer 
of Cato, Miss Cindy, Bonnie, Luanne and Linda all of Manitowoc; maternal grand-
father, Louis F. Schultz of Two Rivers, a special friend, Laurie Fiecko of 
Manitowoc, a niece, a nephew, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday 
afternoon, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Father Mocco.
Herald Times Reporter, May 10, 1981 P. 3


GRACE HOLSCHBACH

Grace L. Holschbach, age 67, of 3223 Clover Rd., Manitowoc, died early 
Sunday morning, May 15, 1994, at her residence surrounded by her loving 
family.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 1994, at 
the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Casimir's Catholic Church, 
Northeim. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Michael Flanary with burial to follow in St. Casimir's Church Cemetery, 
Northeim.
She was born October 2, 1926, in Cato, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph 
and Catherine Konop Korinek. She married Harold E. Holschbach, October 12, 
1948, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville. She was a leader in 
the St. Casimir's Church affairs currently serving as President of the St. 
Casimir's Rosary Society. She was also a member of the National Council of 
Catholic Women and the Vicariate 11 East Diocesan Catholic Women. Grace was 
also very active in the operation of the home farm.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Holschbach, Manitowoc, a daughter 
and son-in-law, Janice and Roger Larson, Manitowoc; five sons and four 
daughters-in-law, Bernard Holschbach, Manitowoc, Lyle and Sandy Sickinger 
Holschbach, Reedsville, Roger and Lori Holschbach, Leland and Debbie 
Holschbach, Joseph and Julie Holschbach, all of Manitowoc; a sister and 
brother-in-law, Helen and Donald Duebner, Castroville, Texas; nine g
randchildren, Jeremy and Joel Larson, Ogden Holschbach, Valerie and Vanessa 
Holschbach, Benjamin and Patrick Holschbach, Jason and Jacquilyn Holschbach; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive. She was also 
preceded in death by an infant son Mark and two brothers Joseph and Edward 
Korinek.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday where 
a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Michael Flanary.
Grace was a special person, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will 
be missed by many.
Herald Times Reporter, May 16, 1994 P. A2


HAROLD HOLSCHBACH

Harold E. Holschbach, 89, of 3223 Clover Road, Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning, November 8, 2012, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, where he had 
been residing for the past year.
He was born March 4, 1923, to Alois and Lillian (Ackerman) Holschbach in the 
town of Manitowoc. He married Grace L. (Korinek), October 12, 1948 at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. As a young man, Harold started farming 
at his family's farm on Silver Creek Road, Manitowoc. He and Grace then 
purchased and operated Holschbach's Cloveredge Farms on Clover Road in Manitowoc, 
which is now operated by his sons. Harold continued to work with them until 
July of 2011.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) He is further survived by numerous nieces, 
nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Holschbach, and one son, Mark 
Holschbach, his parents: four brothers and one sister-in-law, John Holschbach, 
Earl Holschbach, and Gerald and Sandy Holschbach; two infant brothers, Leonard 
and Arthur; three brothers-in-law, Thomas Walsh, Victor Meyer and LeRoy Wagner.
Harold was an active member of St. Casimirs Catholic Church, Northeim, Wis, 
where he served on many church committees and was sexton for the church cemetery 
for 25 years. He was currently an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle 
Catholic Community, of Newton.
Farming was Harold's life's passion. Dad started with Registered Holsteins in 
1950. He received the Progressive Breeders Award, one of the most distinguished 
awards for Holstein breeders, for 25 consecutive years. He had a cow and bull 
nominated for All American. Dad enjoyed hosting domestic and international farm 
tours. Harold and his family also hosted Breakfast on the Farm. He also helped 
mentor a number of LTC Herd Management students and other young adults on our 
family farm over the years.
For 20 years Harold served the community as Newton Town Board Supervisor and 
also served with the Newton Lions.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, Wis., on Monday, November 12, 2012, with burial at the St. 
Casimirs Cemetery in Northeim, Wis.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
community, Newton, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 11, 2012, where 
a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The visitation will continue on Monday 
morning, November 12, 2012, at the church from 9 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com and the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
On the farm, our family worked on many projects together. We would joke with dad, 
"Where's the blue print, or will we draw one up when we are finished?" This is 
HIS blueprint. Dad's life was entwined in family, faith, farming and community 
service. Dad's biggest enjoyments came from a good meal with his family, good 
cows, a bountiful harvest and a community of good friends and neighbors.
A special thank you to the caring, compassionate staff of Shady Lane who cared 
for him during his time there.
Herald Times Reporter


MARK HOLSCHBACH

Mark Holschbach, two day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holschbach of 
route 3, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc. He 
was born there Friday.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral home, 
Manitowoc, and at 3:30 p.m. at St. Casimir Catholic church in Newton. 
The Rev. Edward Bujarski officiated with burial in the church cemetery.
Survivors are the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alois Holschbach 
of route 3, Manitowoc, and Josephine Korinek of route 1, Cato.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1951  P. 2


ORVILLE J. HOLSCHBACH

Orville J. Holschbach, age 60, of 5732 County Trunk LS, Manitowoc, went to his 
eternal reward on Monday morning, February 15, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 1993, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Presiding 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Michael Flanary with burial to follow 
at St. Casimir Church Cemetery.
He was born April 14, 1932, at Manitowoc, son of the Alois and Lillian Ackermann 
Holschbach. He married the former Shirley Schultz August 21, 1954, at St. Luke 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Holschbach owned and operated the family dairy 
farm in the Town of Newton and was also employed for several years at the 
Manitowoc Engineering Company. He was a member of St. Casimir Men's Club, and 
also a member of the Northeim Thrasheree club.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Holschbach, Manitowoc; five daughters and 
sons-in-law, Debbie and Dennis Fischer, Cato, Cindy and Brian Rappel, Grand Meadow, 
Minn., Bonnie and David Luckow, Manitowoc, Luanne and Andy Baryenbruch, Newton, 
Linda and Allan Mancheski, Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Russell 
and Ellen Holschbach, Newton, David and Tina Holschbach, Newton, Craig Holschbach 
and special friend Chanda Lauson, Lincoln, Neb.; 15 grandchildren, Tanya, Brad, 
and Brenda Fischer, Christian, Melissa, and Wayne Rappel, Melinda and Devin Luckow, 
Joshua and Jeremy Mancheski, Timothy and Aaron Holschbach, Amber, Justin and Travis 
Holschbach; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Grace Holschbach, 
Manitowoc, John and RoseMary Holschbach, Manitowoc, Fritz and Ruthie Holschbach, 
Sheboygan Falls; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Lucille Walsh, Newton, 
Ethel and Vic Meyer, Newton; ClaraAnn and Leroy Wagner, Manitowoc, Elaine and Milt 
Wetenkamp, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was 
also preceded in death by a son, Bruce Holschbach, four brothers, Leonard, Arthur, 
Earl, and Jerry, and a brother-in-law, Tom Walsh.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 
1993, where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by Rev. Michael Flanary.
Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 1993 P. A2
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Funeral Services for Orville (OJ) J. Holschbach, age 60, of 5732 County Trunk LS., 
Manitowoc, who went to his eternal reward on Monday morning, February 15, 1993, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, 
February 17, 1993, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir 
Catholic Church, Northeim. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Michael Flanary with burial to follow at St. Casimir Church Cemetery.
Inadvertently omitted from Monday nights obituary was a sister-in-law, Theresa 
Waack of Newton.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, 
February 16, 1993, where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by Rev. Michael 
Flanary.
Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 1993 P. A2


ANTONIA KADOW

Mrs. John Kadow, 73, (photo), wife of a retired Newton farmer, died 
at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital.
The former Antonia Murzyn, Mrs. Kadow was born in Poland on April 3, 
1871, and had been a resident of Manitowoc county for the past 56 
years. Fifty-three years ago on May 22, she was married to Mr. Kadow 
at St. Mary's Catholic church here, and immediately after the couple 
settled on a farm in Newton where they always resided.
She leaves her husband, 11 children, 22 grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren. The daughters are Mrs. Charles Jagodinsky, Miss Clara 
Kadow, Mrs. Ray Mertens, Mrs. Sophie Kowalski and Mrs. Albert Czekala, 
all of this city; Miss Frances Kadow and Mrs. Orlich Duveneck, both 
of Newton. Three sons, Marion, Albert and Siegried Kadow, of Manitowoc, 
and another son, Frank, of Newton.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. 
Casimir's Catholic church at Newton with the Rev. Anthony Betlej 
officiating. Burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery. The 
body will lie in state after noon on Sunday at the Leschke funeral 
parlors, where brief rites are set to be held a half hour earlier 
than the funeral mass.
Mrs. Kadow was a member of the Holy Rosary society. The group will 
assemble at the funeral home at 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening to recite 
the rosary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 12, 1946 P.2


CLARA KADOW

Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the 
Rev. D. L. Krembs officiating. Burial will be in St. Casimir Church 
Cemetery, Northelm. 
Miss Kadow was born Oct. 30, 1898, at Newton, daughter of the late 
John and Antonia Muzzin Kadow. She never married and resided on the 
home farm at Newton until 1960 when she moved to Manitowoc. 
Survivors include six sisters, Mrs. Stella Jagodinsky, Miss Frances 
Kadow, Mrs. Raymond Mertens, Mrs. Lyle Borchardt and Mrs. Albert 
Czekala, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Ulrich Duveneck of Clover; three 
brothers, Albert, Siegfried and Frank of Manitowoc; and nieces and 
nephews. A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by friends and members of the 
parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 24, 1965, p. 7


FRANCES KADOW

Miss Frances Kadow, 88, formerly of 1209 S. 18th Street, Manitowoc, died late 
Sunday afternoon, January 8, 1989, at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 am at St. Mary Catholic 
church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold 
Berryman and burial will be in St. Casimir Church Cemetery, Northeim, Manitowoc 
County.
Miss Kadow was born October 30, 1900, in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late John and Antonia Murzyn Kadow. She was a lifelong Manitowoc 
County resident.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs.  Constance Mertens of Manitowoc, Mrs. Alice 
Czekala of Manitowoc, Mrs. Helen Duveneck of Clover; a sister-in-law, Mrs. 
Josephine Kadow of Manitowoc, a brother-in-law, Lyle Borchardt of Manitowoc; 
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Albert, Marion, 
Sigfried and Frank Kadow and three sisters, Stella Jagodinsky, Clara Kadow and 
Sophie Borchardt.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9:30 am Tuesday to the time of services. 
There will be no Monday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Jan. 9, 1989
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(30 Oct 1900/Jan 1989/SSDI)


FRANK KADOW

Frank P. Kadow, 77, former Newton resident, died early Thursday morning, July 30, 
1987, at Riverview Health Care Center, Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 9:15 am Saturday, August 1, at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 am at St. Casimir Catholic church, Northeim. Rev. Charles Macco will officiate 
with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kadow was born September 18, 1900 at Newton, Wisconsin, son of the late John 
and Antonette Kadow. Mr. Kadow owned and operated a farm in the Newton area for many 
years. he married the former Evelyn Detjen on May 29, 1939 at St. Casimir Catholic 
church, Northeim. She preceded him in death December 8, 1941.
Survivors include a step son and his wife, Roger and Marilyn Kadow of Manitowoc; 
three daughters and sons-in-law, Luann and Kenneth Hoffman of Kaukauna, Karen and 
Milton Bashaw of Manitowoc and Sandy Prion of Manitowoc; a brother and a sister-in-
law, Siegfried and Josephine Kadow of Manitowoc; five sisters, Helen Duvenech of 
Clover, Alice Czekala of Manitowoc, Constance (Gustie) Mertens of manitowoc, Frances 
Kadow of Manitowoc and Sophie Morchardt of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren, 2 great 
grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by two 
brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., July 30, 1987 page 18


JOHN KADOW

John Kadow, 90, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Leschke-Bergner 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim. The Rev. Leo Ott will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Kadow was born May 16, 1869, at Newton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Stephen Kadow. On May 22, 1893, he married the former Antonia Murzyn at 
Manitowoc and the couple settled on a farm in Newton. Mrs. Kadow died in 
January, 1946. Mr. Kadow was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. 
Casimir.
Surviving are four sons, Marion, Albert and Siegfried of Manitowoc and 
Frank of Newton; seven daughters, Mrs. Charles Jagodinsky, Mrs. Ray 
Mertens, Mrs. Lyle Borchardt, Mrs. Albert Czekala and Miss Francis Kadow 
of Manitowoc, Miss Clara Kadow of Newton and Mrs. Ulrich Duveneck of 
Clover; 27 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; and two great great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the 
Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 25, 1960 P. 7


MARY KADOW

Mrs. Mary Kadow, pioneer resident of the town of Newton, is dead at 
her home here at the advanced age of 84 years. Mrs. Kadow was one of 
the oldest living residents of the county.
She was born March 14, 1836 and had resided in the county for sixty 
years or more. Her husband is dead but several children survive. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 31, 1921  P. 9 


MARYJANNA KADOW

From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1880:
Death by drowning of the 14-year old, eldest son of Stephan Kadow on 
02 July in Newton. The body was found Sat. morning and was buried
Sat. afternoon.
*******
A young lad named Cadow, aged fifteen fell off the pier at Mann's
Landing in Newton, last Saturday while fishing and was drowned.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, July 8, 1880
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This child's name was actually Nariannis Stephanis Kadow according
to family researcher.


ANNA KANIA   (d. 1932)

MRS. A. KANIA DIES AT HOME 
Funeral Services Will Be Held Tuesday Morning 
Mrs. Anna Kania, a resident of this county since 1892, died Saturday 
evening at the home of her son, Frank, Newton Route 1, where she has 
been making her home. She was 87 years of age, having been born in 
Germany in 1844. Her maiden name was Anna Leszcz. She was married there 
to John Kania, and they came to America in 1892, settling at Nordheim. 
Mr. Kania passed away 13 years ago.
Two daughters, Mrs. Angline Siuda, city, and Mrs. Natalie Brajcki, 
Chicago; two sons, Frank of Newton and Theodore of Clover, and a sister, 
Mrs. Antonette Sievert, survive. There are fifteen grandchildren and 
twelve great grandchildren.
The deceased was a member of the Holy Rosary society of the St. Casimir’s 
church at Nordheim. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 
8 o’clock from that church. The remains were removed to the home of the 
son, Frank, in Newton yesterday from the Leschke funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 6, 1932  P. 2


FRANK KANIA

Funeral services for Frank Kania, 83, retired Newton farmer who died suddenly 
Sunday night of a heart attack at the home at Northeim, were held at 9 am 
Wednesday from the Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 9:30 am at St. 
Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. L.L. Lisowski was celebrant at the 
requiem high mass and burial was made in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Harry Masiak, Ted Masiak, Stanley Stefaniak, John Stefaniak, 
Ignatz Bialkowski and Peter Siewert. 
He was born April 2, 1872 in Germany and came to Manitowoc County in 1893. On 
September 6, 1900 he married Miss Pauline Glomski and they located on a farm 
in Newton. He retired nine years ago. The couple celebrated its golden wedding 
in 1950. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the group recited the 
rosary at the funeral home at 8:30 Tuesday evening.
Survivors are his wife, a son, Harry of Newton; daughter, Mrs. Alois Rysticken 
of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Angeline Sivda and Mrs. Natalie Brajcki of 
Chicago; one brother, Theodore of Manitowoc and nine grandchildren.
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, Jan. 28, 1956 page 8


HARRY KANIA

Mr. Harry L. Kania, 77, of 2411 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
October 27, 1990 at his residence. Funeral services will be 9:15 am Tuesday at 
the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 
Northeim. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Charles W. 
Mocco with burial at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
He was born August 26, 1913, at Newton, Wisconsin, son of the late Frank and 
Pauline Gloumski Kania. For many years Mr. Kania farmed in the Town of Newton 
and also worked at Burger Boat Company of Manitowoc. He married Jeanette 
Polorski in 1938 at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. She preceded him 
in death in 1953. He married Margaret E. Cox Oestreich in 1969 at Waukegan, 
Illinois. She preceded him in death on March 16, 1990. He was a member of St. 
Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim.
survivors include six children, Marlene (Edward) Dhein of Sheboygan, Eunice 
(Allen) Stolzmann of Cleveland, Wisconsin, Roland (Judy) Kania of Manitowoc, 
LaVonne (Roger) Trost of Manitowoc, Walter (Sandra) Oestreich of Florida, 
Barbara (J.D.) Mims of California; a son-in-law, Nicholas Wagner of Newton; 
a brother-in-law, Al Rysticken of Manitowoc; also 17 grandchildren; 12 great 
grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a 
daughter, Jean Wagner and a sister, Bernice Rysticken.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home Monday 5-8 pm. A prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 pm led by Rev. Mocco.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 29, 1990 page B8


JEANETTE KANIA

Mrs. Harry Kania, 34, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Thursday at the Holy Family 
Hospital in Manitowoc after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Leschke Funeral Home 
in Manitowoc and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
The Rev. L. L. Lisowski will offer the requiem mass, and burial will be 
made in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Kania, the former Jeanette Pokorski, was born Oct. 12, 1919, in 
Manitowoc and was married on Feb. 28, 1938, to Mr. Kania.
Survivors are her husband, three daughters, and a son (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.) at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pokorski of Newton; 
two brothers, Walter of Green Bay and Sylvester of Manitowoc; and a sister, 
Mrs. Ray Hein of Newton.
Friends may call at the Leschke funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday where 
the rosary will be recited by the Holy Rosary Society at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 19, 1953 P. 21


MARGARET E. KANIA

Mrs. Harry (Margaret) Kania, 68, of 2411 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
March 16, 1990, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home 
and 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Mass of Christian Burial 
will be celebrated by Rev. Charles W. Mocco with burial at St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Northeim.
She was born April 10, 1921, at Hollandtown, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Raymond and Norma Reuther Cox. Mrs. Kania had been employed for several years 
at Manitowoc Health Care Center. She married Earl Oestreich in 1938 in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death in 1967. She later married Harry L. Kania in 1969 at 
Waukegan, Illinois. She was a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church.
Survivors include her hsuband, Harry; four children, LaVonne (Roger) Trost of 
Manitowoc, Eunice (Alan) Stoltzman of Cleveland, Wisconsin, Walter (Sandra) 
Oestreich of Lakeland, Florida; Barbara (J.D.) Mims of Canoga Park, California; 
a brother, Donald (Eunice) Cox of rural Manitowoc; a sister, Phylis O'Connel of 
Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, John cox and a sister, Dorothy 
Schonenberger.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. 
Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Mocco.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, March 1990


PAULINE KANIA

Mrs. Frank Kania, 87, of 1130 S. 13th St., died Friday night at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services will be 
at 9:30 am Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred A. Pritzl, officiated and burial will 
be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Mrs. Kania was born Pauline Glomski, July 28, 1879, daughter of the late Frank 
and Anna Schultz Glomski. She was married to Frank Kania Sept. 6, 1900 in the 
Town of Newton. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1956.
Surviving are a son, Harry of Newton; a daughter, Mrs. Alois (Bernice) Rysticken 
of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday. The Rosary 
will be recited there at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Nov. 12, 1966 page M9
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(28 July 1878/Nov. 1966/SSDI)


ELEANOR M. KNIPP

Miss Elanore M. Knipp(sic), 59, a former Manitowoc County resident, who resided 
at 452 N. Swift Street, Gleenbeulah, (sic) Wisconsin, died Saturday, October 8, 
at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 11 
a.m. at St. Casimire Catholic Church, Northeim, Wisconsin. The Rev. Charles W. 
Mocco will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the 
church cemetery. Miss Knipp was born March 24, 1924 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Andrew and Theresa J. Zych Knipp. She attended Manitowoc 
County Schools, graduating with the class of 1941 from Lincoln High School. 
She was a graduate of Manitowoc County Teacher's College of 1943. She taught 
school at Newton, Elm Grove School for seven years, the Center School of 
Cleveland, Wisconsin, The Spring School in the Twon (sic) of Wayne, Calumet 
County, The Brothertown School at Brothertown, The Eldarado School at Fond du 
Lac County. She received her B.S. degree in Elementery Education in 1964 from 
Wisconsin State University at Oshkosh. She taught for seven years at Wisconsin 
State Department of Health and Social Services in the Division of Correction, 
where she was employed as the first female teacher. She was also employed as a 
waitress at Manitowoc and Door Counties, Mirro Corporation, Stokley Packing 
Company, and Lakeside Packing Company.
Survivors include a uncle, Alex P. Zych of Newton, and an aunt, Miss Francis 
Zych of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday evening, where 
a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by Father Mocco.
Herald Times Reporter, October 9, 1983 P. 3


THERESA KNIPP

Theresa J. Knipp, 78, of 5310 County Trunk CR, Manitowoc, died late Tuesday 
night, March 8, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles W. Mocco 
will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Knipp, nee Theresa J. Zych, was born Sept. 12, 1904, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Stephen and Mathilda Mella Zych. She was a resident of Manitowoc 
County all her life, attended Manitowoc County schools, St. Mary Parochial School 
and Manitowoc Business College. She was married to Andrew Zych June 18, 1923, at 
St. Casimir Catholic Church. He preceded her in death January, 1965.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Eleanore M. Knipp of Glenbeulah, Wis.; a brother, 
Alex Zych and a sister, Miss Frances Zych of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews and other 
relatives and friends. Five brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer 
service will be at 8:15 p.m. by Father Mocco.
Herald Times Reporter, March 10, 1983 P. 3


HELEN KOLLATH

Helen C. Kollath, age 96, a longtime Manitowoc resident, died on Wednesday 
morning, Sept. 30, 2009, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Helen was born April 25, 1913, in Newton, daughter of the late Jacob and 
Vanda (Pekarske) Zych. On May 17, 1939, she married Otto P. Kollath at St. 
Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1988. 
Helen was a Cub Scout leader and a volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, St. 
Theresa Society, Dart Ball, Card Clubs and the Eagles Auxiliary. Helen enjoyed 
gardening, African violets, biking, crocheting, embroidering and special visits 
with her children.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Helen was also preceded in death by one sister; Harriet (Dolly) Scharenbroch 
and one niece; Mary Beth Arndt.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial to follow at St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Northeim.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 10:30 a.m. until the time of 
Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane 
Nursing Care Center, especially Pat Nichols and to Holy Family Memorial Hospice 
for their care and compassion shown towards Helen and her family.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 2, 2009


OTTO KOLLATH

Otto P. Kollath, 85, of 2227 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, June 7, 
1988 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Friday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Stamborski with burial 
to follow at St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Kollath was born September 16, 1912 at Manitowoc, son of the late Otto F. 
and Alva Burkart Kollath. He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and attended St. 
Boniface Parochial School and was a graduate of Lincoln High School, graduating 
with the Class of 1930. He married the former Helen C. Zych on May 17, 1939 at 
St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Mr. Kollath retired with the position of 
Superintendent after 43 years with Hersite Chemical Company. He was a member of 
St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Helen C.; a son, Robert of Chicago Heights, Illinois; 
three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kay and Roger Manthe of Edina, Minnesota, 
JoAnn Kollath of Madison and Mary and Jack Malek of Waterloo, Iowa; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Paul J. and Elmira Kollath of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Harriet 
Scharenbroch of Cleveland, Wisconsin and five grandchildren survive.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Thursday. Prayer Service 
will be held at 7 pm led by Rev. James Stamborski.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., June 8, 1988 page 17


CONSTANCE KOLPACKI

Wife Of Julius 
DAUGHTER OF: Philip & Anna ZICH 
1901 2004 Mother Of Cecilia WADZINSKI 
? DECSD Mother Of ? (Son) 
? DECSD Mother Of ? (Daughter) 
Also Known As KONOPACKI 
Nothing on Julius
(age 41yrs - Monument On East End Of Lot)
(From cemetery records)
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Misses Helen Scherer, Sophia Werner, Marian Bonk and Helen Bonk 
departed for Newton this morning to attend the funeral of a 
relative.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 21, 1916 P.3
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Mrs. Nick Scherer, Mrs. J. Bonk, Miss Anna Bonk, John Scherer and 
Stanley Bonk are at Newton today to attend the funeral of the late 
Mrs. Julius Kopetcki (sic), who will be interred there today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 21, 1916 P.3
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Mrs. Theodore Gonia, Mrs. Thedore Gorveski, Mrs. Joseph Tomchek, 
Mrs. Frank Werner and Mrs. John Clysh (sic) are at Newton today 
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Julius Kopetcki (sic) who died at 
Milwaukee Sunday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 21, 1916 P.3


ALOIS KORLESKY

Alois A. Korlesky , 80, formerly of Rt. 1, Newton, died Wednesday morning 
at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. 
A combined funeral service for Mr. Korlesky and his brother, Raymond, who 
also died Wednesday morning, will be at 9:30 a.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Revs. 
Charles Mocco and Harold Berryman will officiate with burial in St. Casimir 
Church Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Korlesky was born June 16, 1896, at Manistique, Mich., son of the late 
Peter and Mary Siuda Korlesky. He farmed in the Town of Newton. He was a 
veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Army, and was a past member of 
American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Korlesky was employed at 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. during World War II.
Survivors include two brothers, Apolonary, of Manitowoc and Simon, of Newton, 
a sister, Mrs. Alois Kaminski, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Five 
brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a 
prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 27, 1977  P. 3


DANIEL KORLESKY

Daniel Korlesky, 51, of Newton, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack Sunday morning at
St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim.
The Rev. Robert Burg will officiate and burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Mr. Korlesky was born July 6, 1916, at Manitowoc, son of the late
Peter Korlesky and Mrs. Mary Suida Korlesky. The family resided at
Osman seven years before moving to Newton in 1924 where Mr. Korlesky
farmed and was employed at Manitowoc Farmco Cooperative of Newton. He
was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church and the Farm 
Bureau.
Survivors include his mother, of Newton; five brothers, Raymond and 
Apolonary of Manitowoc, Alois and Simon of Newton and Theodore of 
Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Alois Kaminski, of Manitowoc, and nieces
and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society
and the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 6, 1968


LILY KORLESKY

Mrs. Lily J. Korlesky, 86, a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday, September 12, 
1987 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am 
Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Eugene Brochtrup with 
burial to follow at St. Casimir Church Cemetery, Northeim.
Mrs. Korlesky, nee Lily Jane Musil, was born September 28, 1900 at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Dora Johanek Musil. She married Raymond Korlesky 
on October 20, 1925 at St. Boniface Catholic church, Manitowoc. The couple had 
the honor of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1975. He preceded her 
in death January 26, 1977.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Ervin and Eunice Korlesky of 
Manitowoc; a son-in-law, H. Lloyd Seibold of manitowoc; four brothers, Robert 
Musil of Sheboygan Falls, Louis Musil and Lester Musil, both of Manitowoc and 
Charles Musil of Route 2, Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Scherer and Mrs. 
Gladys Reno, both of Manitowoc, Mrs. Leonard (Sylvia) Trost of Suring, Wisconsin 
and Mrs. Harry (Florence) Springer of Green Bay; five grandchildren and seven great 
grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Alice Korlesky 
Seibold in 1968 and four brothers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 pm to 9 pm Monday. 
Prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Sept. 13, 1987 page 21


MARY KORLESKY

Mrs. Mary Korlesky, 93, formerly of Rt. 1, Newton, and residing at Shady 
Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, since June, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for one week.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. 
Casimir Tomczyk will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The former Mary Siuda was born Sept. 22, 1875, at Manistique, Mich., daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Siuda. She was married in 1893 to Peter 
Korlesky at Manistique. 
The couple resided at Manitowoc for 21 years and Osman for seven years before 
moving in 1924 to Newton.
She was a member of the St. Casimir Catholic Church Rosary Society. 
Survivors include five sons, Alois and Simon of Newton, Raymond and Aponary 
of Manitowoc  and Theodore of Sheboygan; a daughter, Mrs. Alois Kaminski, of 
Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and two great great grand-
children. Her husband preceded her in death in 1942. Three sons and two 
daughters also preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where at 7 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited by the Rosary Society, friends and members of the parish. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 31, 1968  P. 20 


PETER KORLESKY

Peter Korlesky, 81, of route 1, Newton, well known Newton farmer, 
died Saturday evening at the Holy Family hospital. He had been 
seriously ill the past week.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Leschke 
funeral home and at nine o'clock from the St. Casimir Catholic church 
at Newton, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Korlesky was born in Poland in 1861 and when a boy accompanied his 
parents to Osman, Manitowoc county. In 1895 he married Mary Suida and 
they located on a farm. He was a member of the Holy Name society.
Survivors are the widow; daughter, Mrs. Alois Kaminski of this city; 
seven sons, Alois and Daniel of route 1, Newton, Raymond of this city, 
Alfred of Oconto, Theodore of Plymouth, Simon of Newton, Apolonery of 
Liberty; two brothers, John and Frank of this city; three sisters, Mrs. 
Anthony Jagodinski, Mrs. Joseph Borucky, Mrs. Joseph Revolinski, all 
of this city; and 11 grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be 
recited at 8 o'clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 27, 1942 P.2
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The note on this photo that was contributed says this stone belongs in 
Manitowoc St. Mary #43a, but the transcriptions show it is here. 


RAYMOND P. KORLESKY

Raymond P. Korlesky, 75 of 1220 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. 
A combined funeral service for Mr. Korlesky and his brother, Alois, who 
also died Wednesday morning, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Revs. Harold Berryman and Charles Mocco will officiate 
with burial in St. Casimir Church Cemetery, Northeim. 
Mr. Korlesky was born Jan. 20, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Peter 
and Mary Siuda Korlesky. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. 
and was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local No. 445. He 
married Lillian Musil Oct. 25, 1925, at St. Bonifiace Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Ervin and Eunice 
Korlesky, of Manitowoc, a son-in-law, Lloyd Seibold, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; 
two brothers, Apolonary, of Manitowoc and Simon, of Newton; a sister, Mrs. 
Alois Kaminski, of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. A daughter, Mrs. 
Alice Seibold, five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a 
prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, January 27, 1977  P. 3


SIMON KORLESKY

Simon S. Korlesky, 72, of Newton, died late Thursday evening, Aug. 4, at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco 
will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Korlesky was born July 17, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Peter and Mary 
Suda Korlesky. He attended Osman Public School, and married Aurelia Zimmer June 21, 
1937, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death June 11, 1968. He was employed with 
Manitowoc Farmco Co-op, from 1935 until his retirement as branch manager in 1973. 
He had been a 4-H Club leader for more than 10 years, and was a member of St. 
Casimer Holy Name Society, Newton Volunteer Fire Department and Manitowoc County 
Farm Bureau.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jane and Jack Raatz of Two 
Rivers and Rose Marie and James Neuman of Cudahy; a sister, Mrs. Frances Kaminski 
of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, Lee, Lon, Larry, Lori, Lisa, Cheryl, Lynn and 
Mark and a special friend, Celia Glomski of Newton. A grandson, John, and six 
brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. A prayer service 
will be at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society, members of the parish, relatives and 
friends.
Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1983 P. 3


ANNA KORTAS

Mrs. Paul Kortas, 77, nee Anna Hills, died suddenly of a heart attack 
early this morning at the farm home on route 3, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kortas 
arose as usual but was stricken suddenly and died before the arrival of 
a physician.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Leschke funeral 
home, and at 9:30 from the St. Casimir Catholic church in Newton. Burial 
will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Kortas was born in 1865 at Newton and was married to Mr. Kortas. They 
located on the present homestead in Newton. Mr. Kortas died eight years ago.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Mary Kuffel, Mrs. William Goethke, of 
this city, Mrs. Theresa Craney of Milwaukee, Mrs. John Stadler of Holland, 
Mich.; seven sons, John, Anton, Ervin and Edward of this city, Joseph of 
Newton, William of Milwaukee, Louis of Two Rivers; two brothers, William, 
of this city, John of Cleveland, Wis.; sister, Mrs. William Stephani of 
this city; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Her aged mother, Mrs. Mary Hills, 95, residing here with her son William, 
also survives.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7:30 this evening. The 
rosary will be recited Friday evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 24, 1942 P.17


EDWARD KORTAS

Edward P. Kortas, 72, of 1136A S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:30 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and 
burial will be in St. Casimirs Church Cemetery at Northeim.
Mr. Kortas was born June 28, 1907, in the town of Newton in Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Paul and Anna Hills Kortas. He was employed at Manitowoc Ship-
building Inc., retiring in 1972. He married Helen Bonnin, Feb. 7, 1931, at St. 
Casimir Catholic Church at Northeim. Mr. Kortas was a member of the Boilermakers 
Local 443 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, a daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Mann 
Ihlenfeld of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Goethke, Mrs.Martha Stadler 
both of Manitowoc and Mrs. Theresa Craney of Milwaukee; his mother-in-law, Mrs. 
Katherine Bonin (sic) of Manitowoc; six grandchildren (private). He was preceded 
in death by six brothers, John, Erwin, Louis, Tony, William and Joseph and a 
sister Mary Kuffel.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, 
prayer service Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 3, 1980 P.3


ERWIN KORTAS

Erwin Kortas, 79, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday at Manitowoc 
Health Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. John Hephner will officiate with burial in St. Casimir Church 
Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Kortas was born Aug. 24, 1896, in the Town of Newton, son of the 
late Paul and Anna Hills Kortas.
Survivors include three brothers, Tony and Edward, of Manitowoc and 
William, of Milwaukee and three sisters, Mrs. William Goethke and 
Mrs. John Sadler, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Theresa Kraney of Milwaukee 
and nieces and nephews. Three brothers, John, Joseph and Louis, and 
a sister, Mary, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this 
Friday evening, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, May 14, 1976 P.3


FRANCIZEK KORTAS

Newton Home Is Visited by Death
Frank Kortas, ten year old Newton boy, died at the home of his parents 
Mr. and Mrs. John Kortas Sunday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 
at 10 o'clock from St. Casimir's church at Nordheim. The boy was born 
April 13, 1911. He is survived by his parents, three brothers, Florian, 
Peter and Gordon and three sisters, Mrs. Walter Hodzinski, this city; 
Mrs. S. Koprowski and Miss Frances Kortas at Newton.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 14, 1921 P.5


HELEN KORTAS

Helen R. Kortas, age 94, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday 
morning, March 12, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The family will greet family and friends on Tuesday, (TONIGHT) March 14, 2006 
from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, 
Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Alan 
Boeldt. The visitation will continue on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, from 10:30 
to 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Marshall Street.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at St. 
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Marshall Street. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Hoffman, with burial to follow at St. 
Casimir's Cemetery, Northeim.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, has the privilege 
of assisting the Kortas family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter,March 14, 2006


JOHN KORTAS

John Kortas, 80, retired Newton farmer, died early Wednesday morning 
at a Wauatosa hospital where he had been a patient for several months. 
Death was caused by a heart ailment.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Leschke 
Funeral home and at 9:30 at St. Casimir's Catholic church, Newton, 
the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
The body has been brought here from Wauwatosa and is lying in state at 
the Leschke Funeral home.
Mr. Kortas was born at Newton in 1862 and operated a farm there until 
his retirement. He married Catherine Tomchek 51 years ago.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Hodzinski and Mrs. 
Alois Osesek of this city and Mrs. Sylvester Kropowksi of Milwaukee; 
three sons, Florian and Gordon Kortas of this city and Peter Kortas of 
Milwaukee; 14 grandchildren; and one sister in the west.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 9, 1942 P.2


JULIE (PARTENSKI) KORTAS    (d.1984)

Julie Ann Partenski(sic), 28, a former Manitowoc resident, who was presently 
at Southern Wisconsin Center at Union Gove, Wis., died Saturday evening, 
Sept. 8, at Kenosha Memorial Hospital, Kenosha.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Park Lawn Home Chapel, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and 
burial will be in the St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Julie Ann Partenski, was born April 16, 1956, daughter of Chester and the late 
Gloria Sadler Partenski.
Survivors include her father, Chester Partenski of Manitowoc; her grandmother,
Mrs. Martha Sadler of Manitowoc; other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Park Lawn Home Chapel, 1 p.m. Tuesday until the time of 
services. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 10, 1984 P. 3


KATHERINE KORTAS

Mrs. Katherine Kortas, 84, of 2315 Marshal St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday at her home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Leschke-
Bergeer (sic) Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. John Landowski officiating. 
Burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
She was born Nov. 24, 1862, at Northeim, daughter of the late Walter 
and Mary Bona Tomchek. She was married to John Kortas in 1892 and the 
couple farmed at Northeim until 1923, moving to Manitowoc. Her husband 
died in 1942. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Casimir 
Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alois Osesek and Mrs. Walter 
Hodzinski of Manitowoc; three sons, Florian and Gordon of Manitowoc 
and Peter of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. John Sitkawitz of Manitwooc 12 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchidlren. Three ???? and a daughter 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 24, 1957 P.24


PAUL KORTAS  (d. 1934)

PAUL KORTAS, FARMER, DIES
Death Came Suddenly As He Sat In Living Room
Taken with a sudden heart attack as he prepared to retire Saturday 
night, Paul Kortas, 79, retired Newton farmer, died on the homestead 
farm, now operated by his son. Mr. Kortas was up as usual Saturday 
and spent the early evening seated in the living room of the home. 
He collapsed in the chair and was dead before the arrival of a 
physician.
Funeral services for the deceased, who resided in the county since a 
child, will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Casimir's Catholic 
church in Newton.
Mr. Kortas was born in Milwaukee in 1855, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Michael Kortas. When a child his parents moved to this county and 
established the homestead farm in Newton. Fifty-one years ago the 
deceased wedded Anna Hills of Newton and they took up farming.
A family of 11 children, seven sons and four daughters were born to 
them. A little over a year ago Mr. and Mrs. Kortas celebrated their 
golden wedding anniversary. Ten years ago Mr. Kortas retired from 
active farming, the farm being taken over by his son, Joseph.
Survivors are his widow, seven sons, John, Anton, Louis and Edward 
of this city, Joseph and Erwin, Newton, and William, Milwaukee; four 
daughters, Mrs. Joseph Kuffel, Mrs. John Sattler and Mrs. William 
Goethke, city, Mrs. Milton Craney, Milwaukee; a brother, John, 
Milwaukee; two sisters, Kathryn, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Julia Pietroski, 
Two Rivers; and ten grandchidlren.
The body was removed to the home in Newton this afternoon from the 
Leschke funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 29, 1934 P.3


MARVIN KRAEMER

Marvin D. Kraemer, age 75, of 5440 County Highway F, Newton, died peacefully on 
Friday morning, Dec. 28, 2007, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Feb. 5, 1932, in Newton, son of the late Anne (Tomcheck) Weina and 
step-son of the late Anton Weina. On Sept. 1, 1949, he married the former Janet 
Schmidt in Dubuque, Iowa. Marvin was the owner/operator of Marv's Auto Service 
and Southside Auto Sales from 1966 to 1992. At that time, his son, (private), 
took over the business. He also farmed the homestead for his entire life. He 
enjoyed his cottage in Crivitz and his home and friends in Pine Island, Fla. 
Marvin loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed his little dog, Muffy. He was a member of 
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, and a charter member of the Newton Lions Club.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years: Janet Kraemer, Newton; three 
daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie (Mick) Wallander, Newton, and their children: 
Bob, Pam, Matthew, Adam & Kyle; Peggy (Jeff) Jeske, Manitowoc, and their 
children: Brenda & Aaron; Kathy Kraemer, Manitowoc, and her children: Arik, 
Tricia, Justin, Austin; two sons and daughters-in-law: Jim (Karen) Kraemer, 
Newton, and their children: Mark & Michael; Bill (Cyndi) Kraemer, Manitowoc; 
and their children: Rachel, Katie, Luke & Lydia; seven great grandchildren; 
two sisters and brothers-in-law: Carole (Ronald) Weigert, Manitowoc, Janice 
(Eugene) Hartman, Manitowoc; and a brother-in-law: Eugene (Rita) Schmidt, 
Illinois. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
He was preceded in death by an (missing on clipping) daughter: Sharon; and his 
mother-in-law and father-in-law: Hazel and Albert Schmidt.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial of the cremated remains at St. Casimir 
Cemetery, Northeim.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. A prayer service 
will be held at 7 p.m., led by Brenda Korinek.
The family will also greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, from 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, until the time of service 
at 11 a.m.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to everybody that was involved 
in his health care for the past 14 years, also for their care and compassion shown 
toward Marvin and his family.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 1, 2008


ERVIN KUFFEL

Funeral services for Ervin N. Kuffel, 46, town of Newton, who died Friday 
night at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness, 
were held at 8:30 a.m. Monday, at the Leschke Funeral home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimer Catholic church, Newton. The Rev. Edward 
Bujarski was celebrant of the requiem mass, and burial was made in the 
church cemetery. 
Pallbearers were Thomas Buerstate, Joseph Miles, Leo Doolinger, Ray Leschke, 
Edmund Leschke and Walter Jagodinski.
The deceased was born in Newton in 1905, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kuffel. 
His father preceded him in death three months ago.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Nicholas Kuffel, Newton; two sisters, Mrs. 
John Macek, Maywood, Ill., and Mrs. Eugene Rytlewski of Chicago.
Among those attending the services from away were Mr. and Mrs. John Macek, 
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rytlewski and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cromwell, Chicago, 
and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rohde, Milwaukee. 
Sheboygan Press, March 21, 1951  P. 16


FRANK A. KUFFEL

Funeral services for Frank Kuffel, 83, lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, 
who died Sunday at Manitowoc County Hospital, will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic 
Church, Northeim. The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kuffel was born July 18, 1886, at Northeim, son of the late Peter and Anna 
Frozena Kuffel. He was a tailor in the Kuffel and Kunish tailor shop, and a 
World War I veteran.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening where 
at 8 o'clock the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 13, 1970


HELEN KUFFEL

Mrs. Helen Kuffel, 97, who resided at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, 
died Thursday morning at the home.  
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, in Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and 10:00 a.m in St. Casimir  Catholic Church, 
Northheim. The Rev. Charles W. Mocco will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.  
Mrs. Kuffel, nee Helen Rohde, was born July 25, 1880, in Newton, 
daughter of the late Martin and Mary Melnick Rohde. She resided 
in Manitowoc county all her life and was married to Nicholas 
Kuffel October of 1901, in St. Casimir  Church. They owned and 
operated a farm at Newton.  Mr. Kuffel preceded her in death 
Dec. 15, 1948. Mrs. Kuffel was an honorary member of St. Casimir 
Rosary Society.  
Survivors include two granddaughters, Mrs. Arthur (Mary Anne) 
Majewski of Detroit and Mrs. Kenneth (Bonnie) Wilson of Lamont, 
IL., five great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  A son and 
two daughters preceded her in death.  
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Friday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.  Memorials 
may be made to St. Mary Home building fund.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, April 20, 1978
(28 Jun 1880/Apr 1978/SSDI) 


JOSEPH J. KUFFEL

Joseph J. Kuffel, 87, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, where he resided five 
years, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after six weeks of 
hospitalization. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. 
Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, 
Northeim. 
Mr. Kuffel was born July 26, 1880, in the Town of Newton, son of the late 
Peter and Anna Frozena Kuffel. He married Mary Kortas at St. Casimire (sic)
Catholic Church in 1905 and the couple located at Manitowoc. She died in 1945. 
Mr. Kuffel worked for Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring 25 years ago. He was a 
48-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 706.
Survivors are three sons, Albin, Earl and Lars, a daughter, Mrs. Harry Stellmach, 
and a brother Frank, of Manitowoc, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where at 8 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 26, 1967  P. 27 
(26 Jul 1880/Oct 1967/SSDI) 


MARY KORTAS KUFFEL

Mrs. Mary Kuffel, 59, nee Mary Kortas, died last evening at the Holy 
Family hospital where she had been confined since suffering a stroke 
recently. Her home is at 1033 S. Tenth street. 
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from this evening 
until the hour of services on Thursday. At 9:45 a.m. on that day there 
will be brief rites at the funeral home and a requiem mass at 10 o’clock 
at St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be in St. Casimir’s cemetery 
at Nordheim.
Mrs. Kuffel was a lifelong resident of the county. She was born at Newton 
Feb. 5, 1886, and had lived much of her life in this city.
She is survived by three sons, Albin and Earl both of this city and Pfc. 
Lars of Will Rogers field, Okla., and one daughter, Willette of this city; 
seven brothers, John, Anton, Erwin, Louis and Edward Kortas of Manitowoc; 
William of Milwaukee (sic—only 6 of 7 mentioned); three sisters, Mrs. 
William Goethke of this city; Mrs. John Sadler of Holland, Mich.; and Mrs. 
Theresa Craney of Milwaukee; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Kuffel was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary. The 
rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock Wednesday evening at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 19, 1945  P. 2


NICK KUFFEL

Funeral services for Nicholas Kuffel, 73, town of Newton farmer, who 
died at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, on Friday, were held at 
9 a.m., Monday, at the Leschke Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 
9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Newton. The Rev. Edward 
Bujarski officiated at the Requiem High Mass.
Pallbearers were: Leo Kattner, Earl Kuffel, Alvin Kuffel, Julius Rohde, 
Carl Glomski, and Walter Rohde. Burial was made in the adjoining 
cemetery.  
He was born in Newton in 1875 and in 1901 was married to Miss Helen 
Rohde. He operated a farm for 49 years.  
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Rytlawski of 
Chicago; Mrs. John Macek of Maywood, IL; son Erwin of Newton; two 
brothers, Joseph and Frank of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Albert 
Tomchek of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren.  
On Saturday evening, members of the Holy Name Society of St. Casimir, 
of which the deceased was a member, recited the Rosary at the Funeral 
Home.  
Among those attending the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rytlawski, 
Miss Ann Cromwell, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. John Macek, Maywood, IL; Mr. 
and Mrs. Frank Rohde, Sheboygan, along with many from this locality.
The Sheboygan (Wis.) Press, Wednesday, December 20, 1950   


PIOTR KUFFEL

Peter Kuffeld (sic), a well-known resident of Town Newton, 
died yesterday from the effects of a stroke he suffered on Monday. The deceased, 
who reached the age of 70, had come to Town Newton as a young man and has lived 
there ever since. He is survived by several children.
Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908
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Peter Kuffel, proprietor of a hotel and saloon at Nordheim in the town of Newton, 
died Wednesday morning after about two days illness. He was in the city Friday 
feeling as well as usual. On Monday he was taken suddenly ill and continued to 
grow worse until Wednesday morning when the end came. His death was due to heart 
trouble. He was 55 years of age and leaves a wife and four children. The children 
are Joseph, Frank, Nic and Mrs. Albert Tomchek. The funeral will take place Friday 
at Nordheim.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 18, 1908


JOHN R. LACROIX

John R. LaCroix, age 57, of Manitowoc, died early on Sunday morning, July 27, 
2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, surrounded by his 
family, after an extended illness.
John was born on Dec. 8, 1950, son of the late Hugo and Helen (Schneider) LaCroix. 
He was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1969. John worked in the 
construction field for many years. He was also a volunteer at Peter's Pantry. 
John was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed card playing, especially 
sheepshead.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters: Ronald (Bette) LaCroix, Oak Creek; 
Kenneth (Kathy) LaCroix, Sheboygan; Richard (Mary) LaCroix, Stoughton; Kathleen 
(Joseph) Deignan, Sonoma, Calif.; Paul (June) LaCroix, Manitowoc; and Cheryl 
(Mike) Butz, Manitowoc. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive. John was preceded in death by his parents, his 
grandparents, an infant sister: Helen; and a godson: Brian LaCroix.
Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on 
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, 
Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial service will be Deacon Al Boeldt, with 
burial to follow at St. Casmir Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, from 10 a.m. until 
the time of the service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Peter's Pantry in Manitowoc will be appreciated 
in John's name.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center is assisting the LaCroix 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 30, 2008


ANDREAS LASKOSKY

Death in Newton on Sat. of 38 yr. old Andres Laskowski of consumption. The
burial took place Mon. at the Polish Cemetery in Nordheim. The deceased is
survived by a widow and one child.
Der Nord Westen, 06 May 1897
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Andreas Laskoski
birth: 1859
death: 7 May 1897 Northeim, Wisconsin
burial:  Casimer, Northeim
father: Meloday Laskoski
mother: Josephina Remsom
spouse: N. Lutfriss
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Tombstone may have been misread)


CASIMIR LESCHKE

Casimir S. Leschke, 81, of Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Thaddeus Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in St. Casimir 
Cemetery, Northeim.
Mr. Leschke was born Sept. 2, 1892, at Chicago, son of the late Frank and Anna 
Malicki Leschke, moving to Manitowoc in 1899. He was educated in the Newton 
area and farmed at Newton until 1943, when he was employed at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1960. He married Helen Niespodziany Sept. 9, 
1918, at St. Casimir Church.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Raymond, of Manitowoc and Edmund, of 
South Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Louise) Heinrichs, of Whitelaw; a 
brother, Stanley, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Louise Malkewicz, of Peru, 
Ill.; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A brother and three sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer 
service will be at 7:30 p.m. Harry Bergner is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 1973 P. 3
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(2 Aug. 1892/Sept. 1973/SSDI)


HELEN LESCHKE

Mrs. Helen Leschke, 74, died Tuesday afternoon at Manitowoc Health Care 
Center. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in St. 
Casimir Cemetery, Northeim.
Mrs. Leschke, nee Helen Niespodziany, was born Nov. 17, 1899, at Wauwatosa, 
daughter of the late Martin and Josephine Wolta Niespodziany. She was 
educated at Newton schools and was employed as a practical nurse at Manitowoc 
hospitals. She was married to Casimir Leschke Sept. 9, 1918, at St. Casimir 
Church at Northeim and was a member of the Rosary Society of the church Mr. 
Keschke preceded her in death in 1973.
Survivors include two sons, Raymond, of Manitowoc and Edmund, of South 
Milwaukee, a daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Louis) Heinrichs, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, 
two brothers, Roman, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Edwin of Manitowoc; a sister, 
Mrs. Hattie Gunderson, of Milwaukee, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grand-
children. Two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home after 4 o’clock this 
Wednesday afternoon, where a prayer service will be held at __45 o’clock by 
Father Koszarek. Harry J. Bergner is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, April 10, 1974  P. 23


JOHN LESCHKE    (d. 1916)

Notes from Osman:
John Leschke, who was a resident of Liberty for many years, died last Thursday 
at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jos. Leschke in Manitowoc. He had been 
in poor health for several weeks. Mr. Leschke was 89 years of age. He was born 
in Poland, Germany and came to this country over fifty years ago.
He is survived by three children and 22 grandchildren. The children are John 
Leschke, Mrs. Sievert and Mrs. Kanja, all of Newton. The funeral was held 
Saturday from St. Casimir's church in Newton.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 20, 1916


JOHN LESCHKE    (d. 1967)

From the "Souvenir Book of The Diamond Jubilee of St. Casimir's 
Congregation At Northeim (Newton) Wisconsin 1868 - 1943"
John S. Leschke, son of Frank and Anna Leschke, was born November 2, 1896,
in Chicago, Illinois. He came with his parents to Northeim where the
family joined St. Casimir's congregation.
When the United States declared war on Germany in 1917, he enlisted and
was assigned to a motorized machine gunner detail.
After the war, Mr. Leschke attended a funeral director's course at
Worsham School of Embalming in Chicago. Afterwards he established his own
practice in Manitowoc, on October 23, 1926, and has been successfully 
engaged in it ever since.
Mr. Leschke is a member of the American Legion, Holy Name Society, Polish
Alliance of America, St. Stanislaus Kostka Society and the Eagles Club.


JOSEPH LESCHKE

JOSEPH LUESCHE (sic) DEAD 
Joseph Lueschke, who is said to have owned and operated the first steam 
threshing outfit in Manitowoc county, a resident here since he was 14, 
died at the hospital this morning, following an operation a week ago. Mr. 
Leschke was 62 years of age, having been born in Germany. He formerly 
resided at Meeme but for seven years had lived in this city.
Besides a wife and ten children Mr. Leschke is survived by his father, 
who is 98 years old, one brother and two sisters. 
The funeral will be held at Norhdeim (sic) Catholic Church Friday morning. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 5, 1914  P. 5
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DIED
Joseph Leschke who underwent an operation for abdominal trouble over 
a week ago died at an early hour Tuesday morning at the hospital. Mr.
Leschke was born in Dustrumpke, province of Prussia in Germany, in 
1852. He came to this country with his parents in 1865. The family 
located in Newton where the deceased grew to manhood and married. He 
purchased a large farm in Liberty over twenty years ago which he 
operated up to seven years ago when he transferred the land to his 
sons and moved to this city. Mr. Leschke was a good, honest man and 
was well liked by his neighbors. He is survived by his aged father, 
his wife and ten children. The children are John, Mrs. Eva Brachman, 
Lucy, Annie, Joseph, Mary, Peter, Julia, Vanda and Edward.
The Funeral will be held Friday. Interment will be in the Catholic 
cemetery near the old home in Newton.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 7, 1914 


PAULINE LESCHKE

MOTHER OF ED. LESCHKE PASSES AWAY 
Mrs. Pauline Leschke, pioneer resident of the county, passed away at her home, 
1026 So. Fourteenth street last evening, death being due to illness from which 
Mrs. Leschke had been a sufferer for six years although only during the last 
three weeks had her condition been alarming. Mrs. Leschke is the mother of 
Edward Leschke, well known business man and musician of the city.
A native of Germany, Mrs. Leschke was born June 14, 1852(sic), being 73 years 
of age at her death. Coming here with her parents when she was but one year old 
Mrs. Leschke has always been a resident here. Mr. Leschke preceded his wife in 
death and the children who are left to mourn her demise are Mrs. A. Gebhard, Mrs. 
Adolph Brachman of this city, Mrs. George Gebhard of Plymouth, Mrs. Walter Madigan, 
and Mrs. Edward Jaase of Osman, John and Edward of this city, and Peter and Joseph 
of Osman. Also two sisters and three brothers are left to mourn her death, being 
Mrs. Martin Kapes of Waukesha and Mrs. Joseph Tomschek of Chicago, John Cichy of 
Necedah, and Peter and George Cichy of Nebraska. 
The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church Saturday morning at 9 o’clock, 
and burial will be held at Northeim, where Mrs. Leschke was a member of the Rosary 
Society of St. Casmir. She was also a member of St. Anne’s society of the St. 
Boniface church of this city. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 7, 1924  P. 2


RAYMOND S. LESCHKE

Raymond S. Leschke, age 74, of 2350 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Monday, April 1, 
1996, at Park Lawn Nursing Home.
A Prayer Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 1996, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. Due to Holy 
Week there will be a Memorial Mass next week.
He was born June 6, 1921, in Newton, Wis., son of the late Casimir and Helen 
Niespodziany Leschke. He was engaged in farming on the homestead in his early 
years. He then worked for Norbert Vogt Sheetmetal for many years, later working 
for Hurckman Metal Inc. as a layout man. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and 
loved the outdoors. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Eagles 
Aerie #706, and a member of the Sheetmetal Union Local #18. He married the former 
Ruth Schultz on June 20, 1942, at St. Casimir's Catholic Church, Northeim.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth, Manitowoc; two sons and daughter-in-law, Roger 
and Mary Leschke, Manitowoc, Casey Leschke, and his fiancee Jayne Crean, Mishicot; 
three daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Roger Bastian, Manitowoc, Connie and 
Jim Hoffman Jr., Manitowoc, Valerie and Jerry Bauer, Manitowoc; one brother and 
sister-in-law, Edmond and Joan Leschke, South Milwaukee; a sister and brother-in-
law, Louise and Elmer Heinrichs, Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. 
until the time of services at the church on Thursday.
God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be;
So He put His arms around him and whispered "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer
And saw him fade away;
Although we loved him dearly,
We could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest;
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
He believed all things were possible with God's help. He taught us life's lessons 
and inspired us "to do the best we can." We will remember his courage, his laughter 
and his love.
Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 1996 P. A2


ROSE V. LESCHKE

Rose V. Leschke, 93, of Pleasant Acres Nursing Home, Oshkosh, formerly a Manitowoc 
resident, died Friday evening, June 28, at the Pleasant Acres Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 
by Rev. Roman Zbieranski. Burial will be at St. Casimir, Northeim.
She was born March 20, 1898, at Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Michael and 
Victoria Manuzak Siebert. She moved to Manitowoc in 1926 and operated Rose Leschke's 
Beauty Salon and assisted her late husband in the Leschke Funeral Home until the 
time of her retirement. She married John S. Leschke on August 4, 1926, at Chicago. 
He preceded her in death in 1967.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Harry Bergner of Green Bay; 
one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. John and Shirley Leschke of Oshkosh; one brother-in-
law and sister-in-law, Stanley and Emily Leschke of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren and 
18 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by one brother, two sisters and one great grandchild.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 8:30 Monday until the 
time of services at 9:30.
Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1991 P. B12
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(Mar 20 1897/Jun 1991/SSDI)


RUTH LESCHKE

Ruth E. Leschke, age 91, formerly of 2350 South 23rd Street #1077, Manitowoc 
died peacefully in the early morning hours on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the 
Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center were she had resided for the last 
five months.
Ruth was born February 17, 1922 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Alvin C. 
and Florence M. (Sweetman) Shultz. Ruth went to Lincoln High School in Manitowoc 
and was a member of the High School Band. On June 20, 1942 she married Raymond S. 
Leschke at St. Casimir's Church in Newton, WI. He preceded her in death on 
April 1, 1996. Ruth worked at Mirro and Aluminum Specialty for 15 years and then 
enjoyed being a homemaker. She was known by her family for her wonderful cooking 
skills, especially her homemade bread and dressing at Thanksgiving time. Ruth was 
an avid bingo player and loved playing cards with her family. Ruth and her 
husband Ray were great dancers and won many contests in their younger years. She 
loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her 
great-great-grandchildren.
Ruth will be deeply missed by her children and their families. Survivors include 
her children: Bonnie (Roger-deceased) Bastian and their children: Kevin (Ronda) 
Bastian, Manitowoc; Kris (Dana) Bastian, Manitowoc; Kelli (Mike) Hagenow, Mishicot; 
Connie Hoffman (deceased) and Jim Hoffman, Manitowoc; and their children: Craig 
Fricke, Manitowoc; Kristy (Nick) Buda, Manitowoc; Roger (Mary) Leschke, Manitowoc; 
Valerie (Jerry) Bauer, Manitowoc; and their children: Wanda Bauer, Valders; Scott 
(Karen) Bauer, Manitowoc; Brenda Backus, Manitowoc; Cindy Meyer, Oshkosh; Jim Bauer, 
Manitowoc; Robert Bauer, Manitowoc; Geri (Chris) Kluczinske, Manitowoc; Sara 
(Blong) Lee, Manitowoc; Casey Leschke, Manitowoc; and his children: Tammy (Scott) 
Heitzmann, Sheboygan; Casey Leschke Jr., Manitowoc; Jamie (Christi) Leschke; 31 
great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law and brother-in-
law: Joan (Edmond) Leschke, South Milwaukee; many nieces, nephews, relatives and 
friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alvin and Florence; 
husband: Raymond; two brothers and one sisters-in-law: Marvin (Nora) Schultz; 
Joseph Schultz; one sister and brother-in-law: Esther (Corwain) Luebke; one sister-
in-law and one brother-in-law: Louise (Elmer) Heinrichs.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 
Saint Francis of Assisi, 21st and Marshall Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Dave Pleier will 
be officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Wednesday 
from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial 
has been established in Ruth's name. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements. On-line condolences may be expressed 
at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Ruth's family would like to thank Dr. Cedric Thayer and his staff for all the 
compassionate care and also the nurses and staff at the Manitowoc Health and 
Rehabilitation Center for all the love and compassion shown toward Ruth during 
her stay there, it will never be forgotten.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Sunday, August 18, 2013 pg. A3


ANNA LESZCZ    (d. 1927)

DEATH BRINGS TO END CAREER OF PIONEER WHO HAD MUCH TO DO WITH 
EARLY COUNTY HISTORY
Mrs. Anna Leschke (sic), nee Zilinski, one of the first three 
white settlers to whom are credited the building of the first 
structures on the present site of the Town of Newton and a 
pioneer of Manitowoc county, passed away at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Pekarske, at Newton early this morning 
at the advanced age of seventy-three years.
The coming of Mrs. Leschke to this country from Germany-Poland 
where she was born July 3, 1844, plays an important part in this 
history of Manitowoc county. Her parents having died, Mrs. 
Leschke was taken into the care of an uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. 
W. Swokowski, while still in infancy and at the age of eighty 
ears (sic) she embarked for these shores with her foster parents. 
After landing here the party of three made its way over land to 
this city where, on the day of their arrival with a few small 
bundles of clothes and foodstuffs, they were offered a ride by 
a farmer. With no destination in view to speak of they accepted.
First Building in Newton
The ride with the generous farmer ended on the present site of 
Newton where the Samaritan friend informed them they would find 
place build and to farm. Left without shelter, the party lost all 
belongings in the woods that night when a spring shower suddenly 
caught them unawares. Practically destitute the trio started 
building the next day and it was but a short time when they were 
faring well. Thus the Town of Newton got its start.
Scrapes with Indians and the hardships endured by early day pioneers 
were not missing from their routine of life. On one particulary 
instance Indians drove them from their farm and the settlers were 
forced to flee to Sheboygan for safety. From Newton they also blazed 
a trail to Manitowoc which later became a road and is practically the 
same that leads from this city to that point today.
Lived at Newton Over 60 Years
Mr. and Mrs. Leschke, the former who died in February two years ago, 
live at Newton all their lives. Mrs. Leschke today passing away in 
the home she had lived for more than sity years. She is survived by 
two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Pekarske and Mrs. Andrew Pekarske of 
Newton, one son, Frank Leschke also of Newton, and one brother, John 
Zilinski of St. Louis, Mo. fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great 
grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held from St. Casmer's Catholic church at 
Newton, Wednesday at nine o'clock, Father Sczopinsky officiating and 
interment will take place at Newton. Mrs. Leschke was one of the 
founders of the St. Casmer's church and even at her advnaced age, was 
an active member of the Holy Rosary society of the organization.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 24, 1927 P.2
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Celebrates Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. John Leschke(sic) celebrated their golden wedding last Thursday. The 
vows of fifty years go were renewed at St. Casimir's Church, Northeim, in the 
forenoon, Rev. S. Lapenski officiating. After the ceremony the party repaired to 
the home of their daughter, Mrs. Joseph Pekarski, where a dinner was served at 
6 o'clock. Over 120 guests were present. The room was decorated with mistletoe and 
the evening was spent in music, cards and dancing.
Mr. and Mrs. Leschke, the former 75 and the latter, 72, are still enjoying good 
health. They were both born in Poland, Germany, Mr. Leschke immigrating to this 
county in 1852 and Mrs. Leschke in 1865. They were married in St. Boniface Church, 
this city, Rev. Staehle officiating. Ever since they have resided on a farm near 
Northeim at present making their home with their daughter, Mrs. Jos. Pekarski. They 
have three children, the one mentioned and Mrs. Andrew Pekarski and Mr. Frank Leschke, 
all of Newton. There are fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. and Mrs. Leschke have brested the waves together for fifty years, happily and 
successfully and are highly esteemed residents of Newton. That they may live to 
celebrate their diamond wedding is the wish of their many friends. Among guests from 
outside were the following: Miss Martha Pkarski, Mrs. Dr. Walter Gogolinski and Frank 
Mukorwak of Chicago; Vincent Spraider of Pulaski, Wis., Stephen Kountny and Mrs. Nic 
Polasik of Bellevue, Wis., Mrs. Jos. Leschke, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Kania, John D. Pekarske 
and Ed Leschke of Manitowoc; Walter J. Braun of Francis Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Robert 
Leschke, Mr. and Mrs. Jos Leschke, John Leschke, Peter Leschke and Misses Lucy and 
Wanda Leschke of Liberty.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 13, 1916


ANNA LESZCZ    (d. 1925)

Mrs. Leschke (sic) Dies at Home, Town Newton
Mrs. Anna Leschke, wife of Frank Leschke, died at the family home at Newton 
this morning after an illness of a week. The funeral will be Saturday morning 
from the home with services at St. Casmir's Catholic church, the Rev. Schopinski 
officiating, at 9:30. Burial will be at St. Casmir's cemetery.
Born in Germany, June 11, 1872, Mrs. Leschke would have been fifty-three at her 
next birthday. She came to this country at age of eighteen and has always made 
her home in Manitowoc county since. Mrs. Leschke, who was Anna Malicka before her 
marriage, was wedded to Frank Leschke, thirty-four years ago and is survived by 
her husband, three sons, Casmir of Newton, John of Chicago and Stanley at home; 
two daughters, Mrs. Stephen Malkewicz of Chicago Heights, Ill, and Miss Celia, 
at home, and by one brother, Valentine Malicki of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 13, 1925 P.2


CECYLIA LESZCZ

SISTER OF JOHN LESCHKE (sic) PASSES AWAY IN NEWTON
Miss Celia Leschke, 28, sister of John Leschke of this city, passed away last 
night at the Leschke home in the town of Newton, after a few days' illness. 
Burial will take place on Saturday morning at ten o'clock from the St. Casimer's 
church in the town of Newton, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The deceased, a daughter of Frank Leschke, was born in the town of Newton and 
has always resided there. Besides the father, three brothers, Casimer and Stanley 
of Newton and Frank of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Steven Malkewitz, Chicago, 
survive.
The remains may be viewed at the Leschek undertaking parlors, 1517 Washington 
street.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 21, 1931 P.6


FRANK LESZCZ

Frank Leschke, 81, retired town of Newton farmer, died this morning at his 
home in the town.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Leschke funeral home 
and at 9 o'clock at the St. Casimir Catholic church, Newton, with burial in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Leschke was born in Newton in 1866 and in 1891 married Miss Anna Malicki. 
They located on the homestead farm which he operated until his retirement a 
few years ago. Mrs. Leschke died in 1925.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Stephen Malkewicz of Peru, Ill.; three sons, 
John of this city, Casimir of Newton and Stanley of route 3, Manitowoc; sister, 
Mrs. Joseph Pekarski of Newton; and 10 grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday where the 
rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 16, 1948 P.2
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Newton news:
Newton-Funeral services for Frank Leschke, 81, retired town of Newton farmer, 
who died at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Casimer 
Leschke on Friday were held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Leschke funeral home 
and at 9 o'clock at the St. casimer Catholic church, Newton, the Rev. A. 
Betley officiating with burial in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Raymond Leschke, Edmund Leschke, John Leschke Jr., Tom and 
John Pekarske and Robert Pekarske.
Among those attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Malkewicz of 
Peru, Ill.; Mrs. Hattie Westel, Indainapolis, Ind.; and others from Chicago, 
Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Pulaski, Manitowoc and surrounding communities.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 21, 1948 P.18


JAN LESZCZ    (d. 1924)

JOHN LESCHKE (sic) CO. PIONEER DEAD AT AGE 84
Resident of County for Sixty Years Is Called
Death which came to John Leschke at his home in Nordheim early today claimed 
one of the oldest pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county, a man who for sixty 
years had made his home within the borders of the town where Death found him 
at its call. Mr. Leschke passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph 
Pekarske with whom he had resided since his retirement in 1896. Infirmities of 
old age was the cause of death.
Mr. Leschke was a native of Poland and born May 12, 1840, being 84 at his death. 
Coming to America at the age of 25, in 1865, Mr. Leschke came direct to Manitowoc 
and took up a home on a farm at Nordheim which has been his home since. In early 
days Mr. Leschke was one of the men who built the old pier which served for 
shipping there and during his long life in the community he had always been a 
factor in development of the town.
For many years Mr. Leschke operated a threshing outfit, one of the first in the 
county and he was widely acquainted through his business.
Married Year He Came
Mr. Leschke was married the year of his arrival here, in 1865, his bride who 
was Anna Zielinski, surviving him, making her home with her daughter Mrs. Pekarske 
also. Besides the widow three children, Frank, Mrs. Susan Pekarske and Mrs. Joseph 
Pekarske also survive. There are fourteen gradchidlren (sic) and eleven great 
grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Kainia and Mrs. Anton Siewert, also 
surviving.
Funeral services for Mr. Leschke will be held Monday morning at St. Casimir church 
at Nordheim at 10:00.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 29, 1924 P.1
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Celebrates Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. John Leschke(sic) celebrated their golden wedding last Thursday. The 
vows of fifty years go were renewed at St. Casimir's Church, Northeim, in the 
forenoon, Rev. S. Lapenski officiating. After the ceremony the party repaired to 
the home of their daughter, Mrs. Joseph Pekarski, where a dinner was served at 
6 o'clock. Over 120 guests were present. The room was decorated with mistletoe and 
the evening was spent in music, cards and dancing.
Mr. and Mrs. Leschke, the former 75 and the latter, 72, are still enjoying good 
health. They were both born in Poland, Germany, Mr. Leschke immigrating to this 
county in 1852 and Mrs. Leschke in 1865. They were married in St. Boniface Church, 
this city, Rev. Staehle officiating. Ever since they have resided on a farm near 
Northeim at present making their home with their daughter, Mrs. Jos. Pekarski. They 
have three children, the one mentioned and Mrs. Andrew Pekarski and Mr. Frank Leschke, 
all of Newton. There are fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. and Mrs. Leschke have brested the waves together for fifty years, happily and 
successfully and are highly esteemed residents of Newton. That they may live to 
celebrate their diamond wedding is the wish of their many friends. Among guests from 
outside were the following: Miss Martha Pkarski, Mrs. Dr. Walter Gogolinski and Frank 
Mukorwak of Chicago; Vincent Spraider of Pulaski, Wis., Stephen Kountny and Mrs. Nic 
Polasik of Bellevue, Wis., Mrs. Jos. Leschke, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Kania, John D. Pekarske 
and Ed Leschke of Manitowoc; Walter J. Braun of Francis Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Robert 
Leschke, Mr. and Mrs. Jos Leschke, John Leschke, Peter Leschke and Misses Lucy and 
Wanda Leschke of Liberty.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 13, 1916


SERENA ANN LOOSE

Serena Ann Loose, 17–day-old daughter of Roger and Marlene Otto Loose 
of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Monday at Children’s Hospital, Milwaukee. 
Private family funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m .Thursday at St. 
Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Anthony Betley will 
officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Survivors include her parents and a sister, (private), paternal grandmother, 
Mrs. Raymond Chasensky, of Newton and maternal grandparents, Mrs. (sic) and 
Mrs. Russell Otto, of Rt. 1, Cato.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 2, 1975  P. 19 


EMIL C. LULLOFF

Emil C Lulloff, 77, of 6005 County Trunk C, town of Newton, Manitowoc County, 
died early Friday morning, August 23, 1991, at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 
a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Officiating the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial to follow in the St. Casimir 
Church Cemetery.
He was born August 19, 1914, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of 
the late Theodore and Emma Luelloff Lulloff. He married the former Hildegard M. 
Baer, January 24, 1942, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. She preceded 
him in death July 12, 1989. The couple engaged in farming in the town of Newton 
for 35 years from 1942 until their retirement in 1977.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Francis and Joyce Lulloff of 
rural Cleveland, Ralph and Rosemary Lulloff of the town of Newton; three daughters 
and sons-in-law, Patricia and Daniel A. Neuser of Manitowoc, Barbara and John 
Begotka of Manitowoc, Agnes and Robert Schwoerer of Manitowoc, 15 grandchildren, 
a great grandchild; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He 
was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Lulloff and a son Arthur Lulloff.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 pm Sunday, 
where a prayer will be held at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. 
Herald Times Reporter, August 23, 1991 p.B10
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(19 Aug 1914/23 Aug 1991/SSDI)


HILDEGARD LULLOFF

Hildegard M. Lulloff, 73, of 6005 County Trunk, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:15 am Saturday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
Concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Charles 
Mocco and Rev. Richard Klingeisen and burial will be in St. Casimir 
Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Lulloff was born April 13, 1916 in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc 
county, daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Julia Niederpreum 
Baer. She married Emil C., January 24, 1942 at St. Gregory Catholic 
Church, St. Nazianz. The couple was engaged in farming on the family 
farm until retiring in 1977.
Survivors include her husband, Emil of the Town of Newton; two sons 
and daughters-in-law, Francis and Joyce Lulloff of Cleveland, Ralph 
and Rosemary Lulloff of the Town of Newton; three daughters and sons-
in-law, Patricia and Daniel Neuser of Manitowoc, Barbara and John 
Begotka of Manitowoc, Agnes and Robert Schwoerer of Manitowoc; two 
sisters, Ann York of St. Nazianz and Rose of Stein of Sheboygan; a 
sister-in-law, Dorothy Baer of St. Nazianz and 15 grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by an infant son, four brothers and three 
sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm 
Friday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 pm Friday by Rev. 
Charles Mocco.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs, July 13, 1989 page B6
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(13 Apr 1916/12 Jul 1989/SSDI)