ANNA KABAT (d. 1979) Mrs. Anna Koehler, 84, of 1637 Janice Ave., Green Bay, formerly of Hilbert, died Monday morning in her home. Funeral services will be held 9:45 a.m. Thursday in Reedsville Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Edward Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Koehler, nee Anna Kabat, was born Apr. 4, 1895, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Charles and Justina Heyek Kabat. She was married to Albert Novak Nov. 4, 1924, in East Wrightstown Church. He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1930. She was married to John Koehler Aug. 18, 1942, in St. Mary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death October of 1963. Mrs. Koehler was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and St. Ann Christian Mother's Society. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ivan and Rita Novak of Green Bay; a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and R. Jay Rugen of Mortons Grove, Ill.; two brothers, Leonard Kabat of Manitowoc and Victor Kabot of Janesville; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, seven brothers, and a sister. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A parish vigil service will be conducted by Father Radey at 7:30 p.m. A Christian Mother's Rosary will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, August 7, 1979 P. 3 ******** (Note: I have no tombstone photo yet, I believe this stone is for Anna Kabat Koehler)
ANNA KABAT (d. 1995) Anna Kabat, age 91, of Reedsville, passed away on Friday, September 22, 1995 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 25, 1995, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Ronald Guillette will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery, Reedsville. She was born January 30, 1904, in New Frankin, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Tauschek and was the last surviving member of the Tauschek family. She was married on June 24, 1930, to Ignatius Kabat at New Frankin. Mrs. Kabat and her husband were owners of Kabats Country Gardens in Reedsville until their retirement. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, St. Anne's Altar Society, Christian Mothers and the Reedsville Senior Citizens. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia M. and Peter Polster, Oconomowoc, Margaret A. and James Winter, Reedsville; one son and daughter-in-law, Harold I. and LaVerne Kabat, Brillion. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on October 30, 1973 and 11 brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the St. Mary Catholic Church on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. and on Monday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. There will be a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a parish vigil at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 23, 1995 P. A2
BERNICE F. KABAT Mrs. Bernice F. Kabat, 39, of 706 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, died Sunday at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemtery. Mrs. Kabat, nee Bernice F. Herrmann, was born March 25, 1932, daughter of Victor and Tillie Pelishek Herrmann. Mrs. Kabat was a member of the St. Ann Altar Society of St. Mary Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A sister, Mary Ann, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a Parish Vigil will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 12, 1971 ******* (25 Mar 1932/Jul 1971/SSDI)
BERTHA E. KABAT Mrs. William Kabat, Sr., 59, of Reedsville, died Wednesday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 am Saturday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 am at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Bessie Leick at Marshfield in 1896 and in 1916 was married to William Kabat Sr. at East Wrightstown, Brown County. He operated a harness shop and later a shoe store. He then joined his brother in opening a shoe store and tavern. Mrs. Kabat was a member of the St. Ann Altar Society of Reedsville. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Bernard of Appleton and William Jr. of Reedsville; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Makoutz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Mayerl of Kaukauna, Mrs. Ralph Breit of Forest Junction and Mrs. Robert Hauser of Reedsville; brother, Reuben of Marysville, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Ralph Novak of Milwaukee and 13 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Jan. 26, 1955 page M15
CHARLES KABAT Charles I. Kabat, 76, of 609A Menasha St., Reedsville, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kabat was born June 12, 1893, in Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, son of the late Charles and Justina Hajek Kabat. He attended St. Procopius College and Seminary at Lisle, Ill. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Felton of De Pore and Mrs. Anna Koehler of Hilbert; four brothers, John and Ignatius of Reedsville, Leonard of Manitowoc and Victor of Janesville, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8:15 o'clock this Friday evening the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 31, 1969 P. 3
IGNATIUS KABAT Ignatius Kabat, 70, of Reedsville, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 am Saturday at Reedsville Funeral home and at 10:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kabat was born June 23, 1903 in the town of Maple Grove, son of the late Charles and Justina Hajek Kabat. He married Anne Pauschek June 24, 1930 at New Franken. Mr. Kabat owned and operated Kabat's Bar and Shoe Store, Reedsville, for 45 years. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St.Mary Church, Knights of Columbus, Reedsville branch and Fox Valley fire Chiefs Assn. He was also a member of Reedsville Fire Dept. for 40 years, Reedsville Lions club for 35 years, Reedsville Cooperative Educational Agency School Committee for six years, Reedsville Housing Authority for four years and Reedsville Public School Board for 18 years. He was a former Reedsville fire chief for 10 years, secretary and treasurer of the Catholic Knights, Reedsville branch, a delegate to the Catholic Knights Convention at Milwaukee and treasurer of St. Mary Parish for many years. Survivors include his wife; a son, Harold of Reedsville; two daughters, Mrs. Peter V. (Virginia) Polster of Whitefish Bay and Mrs. James (Margaret Ann) Winter of Reedsville; three brothers, John of Reedsville, Victor of Janesville and Leonard of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Felten of DePere and Mrs. Anna Koehler of Hilbert and five grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 pm Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Nov. 1, 1973 page 3 ******* (23 Jun 1903/Oct 1973/SSDI)
JOHN KABAT John E. Kabat, 76, of Reedsville, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Extended Care, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Karl Berush will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kabat was born March 14, 1898, son of the late Charles and Justina Hajek Kabat. He was a mason by trade and farmed on Rt. 1, Valders, until 1958 when he moved to Reedsville where he was employed at Prochnow Sentry Store until his retirement. He married Marie Nenahlo Oct. 3, 1929, at Brillion. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in Oct. of 1972. Mr. Kabat was also a member of St. Mary Church Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife of Reedsville; four sons, Norbert, of New Holstein, Eugene and Arnold, of Manitowoc and John J., of Fond du Lac; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Koehler, of Hilbert and Mrs. Catherine Felton, of DePere; two brothers, Leonard, of Manitowoc and Victor, of Janesville; 17 grandchildren, and eight step grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Seven brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society at 7:30 p.m. and the parish prayer service, conducted by Father Berush, will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1974 P. 3 ********* (14 Mar 1898/Dec 1974/SSDI)
JOSEPH CYRIL KABAT (d. 1966) Car-Truck Collision Kills 2 in County Both Drivers Die of Severe Head Injuries Migrant Worker, Former Reedsville Resident Victims OSMAN-A truck loaded with fresh sweet corn and a 1966 model Mustang sports car slammed together at a highway intersection one mile south of this community Friday afternoon, killing both drivers and critically injuring a passenger in the car. Killed in the crash at about 1 p.m. at the intersection of County Trunk X and State Highway 42 were Juan R. Garcia, 19-year-old migrant worker from Laredo, Tex., and Joseph C. Kabat Jr., 28, state driver license examiner stationed at Menomonee Falls. Both died of severe head injuries. Kabat's wife, Darlene, 23, suffered a multiple fractured jaw, two broken arms and internal injuries. She was listed in fair condition Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Failed to Stop County police said the truck driven by Garcia was traveling east on X, failed to stop for an arterial sign at the intersection and drove out late into the path of Kabat's northbound car. The car skidded broadside into the truck and both spun about into the ditch at the northeast corner of the intersection. The truck came to rest on its left side and Garcia was found lying between the car and the flat bed section. Mr. and Mrs. Kabat were wearing safety seat belts and remained inside the demolished car. An automobile containing two persons was following the Kabat vehicle and narrowly missed being involved in the crash, according to Sgt. Tony Kubis, one of the investigating officers. A little toy poddle was sitting between the Kabats at the time of the crash. It was covered with the blood of its owners but apparently was not injured, police reported. 20th County Fatality Kabat and his wife were reportedly enroute to Reedsville to attend a wedding Saturday Kabat was born July 7, 1938, at Reedsville, son of Mrs. Mary Fritsch Kabat and the late Joseph G. Kabat. He was graduated from St. Mary Parochial School and in 1956 from Reedsville High School. He worked for Tecumseh Products Co. at New Holstein eight years, before entering the United States Army. He served in Frankfurt, Germany, and was discharged in September, 1963. He married Darlene DeLain at Manitowoc Oct. 26, 1963. The couple lived at Manitowoc and Mishicot where he was a representative of the American Family Insurance Agency before he became a driver license examiner, at Menomonee Falls in April of this year. He is survived by his wife (Turn to Page 2-M, Col. 4) Collision (Continued from page 1)..mother, who lives at Reedsville; three brothers, George J., Glendale, Calif., Donald, Traverse City, Mich., and Vernon, Reedsville; and a sister, Miss Mary Ann, Reedsville. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by Gosz-Novak American Legion Post 199. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday here at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 17, 1966, pp. 1, 2M
JOSEPH G. KABAT (d. 1961) Joseph G. Kabat, 74, of Reedsville, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Celebrant of the solemn requiem high Mass will be a nephew, the Rev. Cyril Kabat. Deacon will be the Rev. Daniel Kabat, Cap., also a nephew. A cousin, the Rev. E.A. Radey, pastor of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, will be sub-deacon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kabat was born April 24, 1887, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Charles and Justina Hajek Kabat. He married Mary Fritsch Sept. 18, 1923, at St. John Catholic Church, Morrison, Brown County, and was employed until 1927 at Aluminum Specialty Co. of Manitowoc. He then moved to Reedsville, where he was associated with Kabat Brothers store and tavern. During World War II he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and after the war returned to Kabat Brothers, where he retired Dec. 1, 1958. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife; four sons, (private); a daughter, (private); six brothers, William, Charles, John and Ignatius of Reedsville, Victor of Janesville and Leonard of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Felton of DePere and Mrs. John Koehler of Hilbert, Calumet County, and three grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 12, 1961 P. 13
MARIE R. KABAT (d. 1987) Marie (Mary) Kabat, 84, of Reedsville, died Friday, September 25, 1987 at Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. John Becker and Rev. Daniel Kabat will concelebrate the mass, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Kabat was born December 18, 1902 at Marshfield, daughter of the late Anton and Barbara Oswald Nenahlo. She married John E. Kabat on October 3, 1922 at Brillion. Mrs. Kabat was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, St. Mary Christian Mothers and the Catholic Knights. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Norbert and Gertrude Kabat of New Holstein, Eugene and Lorraine Kabat of Manitowoc, Arnold and Alice Kabat of Manitowoc and John J. and LaVerne Kabat of Fond du Lac; 17 grandchildren; 8 step grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren. she was preceded in death by her husband on December 24, 1974, one step great grandchild and two brothers. Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 pm to 9 pm Sunday and on Monday from 8 am to 10:45 am when family rites will be held. Parish vigil will be at 7:30 pm Sunday evening and Altar Society Rosary at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Sept. 27, 1987 page 19
MARY A. KABAT (d. 1973) Mrs. Joseph Kabat, 69, Reedsville, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kabat, the former Mary Fritsch, was born August 10, 1904 in the Town of Holland, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Moser Fritsch. She married Joseph G. Kabat Sept. 18, 1923 at St. John Catholic Church, Morrison. Her husband preceded her in death. Mrs. Kabat recently retired as cafeteria manager of Reedsville High School. Survivors include three sons, Vernon of Reedsville, George of Reno, Nev., and Donald of Traverse City, Mich.; three brothers, George of Cleveland, William of Greenleaf and Charles of Appleton; four sisters, Mrs. Harry (Lillian) Leibergen of DePere, Mrs. Edward (Elizabeth) Gerrits of Greenleaf, Mrs. Norbert (Rose) Kleiner of Milwaukee and Mrs. Clyde (Agnes) Jeffers of Danville, Ill.; and five grandchildren. A son and brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville with the Rev. John Neuser officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Denmark Press, Thursday, Sept. 27, 1973 page 6 ********* Mrs. Joseph Kabat, 69, of Reedsville, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kabot, nee Mary Fritsch, was born Aug. 10, 1904, in the town of Holland, Brown County, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Moser Fritsch. She was married to Joseph G. Kabat Sept. 18, 1923, at St. John Catholic Church, Morrison. Her husband preceded her in death. She recently retired as cafeteria manager of Reedsville High School. She was a member of St. Anne Christian Mothers Society of St. Mary Catholic Church and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Gosz-Novak Post No. 199, of Reedsville. Survivors include three sons, Vernon, of Reedsville, George, of Reno, Nev., and Donald, of Traverse City, Mich.; three brothers, George, of Cleveland, William, of Greenleaf and Charles, of Appleton; four sisters, Mrs. Harry (Lillian) Leibergen, of West DePere, Mrs. Edward (Elizabeth) Gerrits, of Greenleaf, Mrs. Norbert (Rose) Kliener, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Clyde (Agnes) Jeffers, of Danville, Ill.; and five grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a wake prayer service will be at 8 p.m. and an Auxiliary prayer service at 8:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 1973 P. 3 ******** (10 Aug 1904/Sep 1973/SSDI)
VERNON KABAT Mr. Vernon C. Kabat, age72, 05 539 Monroe St., Reedsville, died Monday Sept. 17, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Tom Long will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery with military graveside services accorded by Amvets Post 31032 of Reedsville. Vernon was born Dec. 19, 1928 in Reedsville, son of the late Joseph and Mary Fritsch Kabat. Vernon was a 1947 graduate of Reedsville High School. On Jan. 8, 1951, Vernon entered the U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict and was discharged on Oct. 9, 1952. Vernon owned and operated Vernon's Service Store in Reedsville for 16 years and leased space for the U.S. Postal Office. He also owned and operated Vern's Service Station in Reedsville and Manitowoc. Vernon was also a past employee of Mirro Aluminum Boat Factory and the Manitowoc Equipment Works. Vernon and his sister Mary Ann moved to Reno, Nev., for 13 years when he worked as a receiving clerk at Warehouse markets retiring in 1987 and moving back to Reedsville. Vernon was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church of Reedsville, American Legion Post #199 of Reedsville 49et8 Local 31130, Amvets Post 31032 of Reedsville, Life Member of the Disabled American Veteran (DAV), past member of the Reedsville Lions Club where he served as president. Survivors include his sister Mary Ann Kabat of Reedsville, one brother and three-sisters- in-law, Donald and Eileen Kabat of Port Charlotte, Fla., Nora Kabat of Sun City, Ariz., Darlene Hoffman of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers George and Joseph and one nephew Donald Kabat Jr. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Family Catholic Church in Reedsville (TONIGHT) Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. led by the Rev. Long. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 2001 P. A8
WILLIAM KABAT William Kabat Sr., 73, of Reedsville, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Cyril Kabat, a nephew, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kabat was born March 23, 1891, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Charles and Justina Hayek Kabat. He married Bertha Leick June 12, 1918, at St. Mary Catholic Church, East Wrightstown, Brown County. She died in 1955. Mr. Kabat operated a harness shop at Greenleaf until 1921, moving to Reedsville where he conducted a harness shop and later a shoe store. He joined a brother, Ignatius, in the operation of a shoe store and tavern and subsequently sold the businesses to the brother when he retired in 1958. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church and Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Branch 80, Reedsville. Surviving him are four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marie) Makoutz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph (Marvis) Maverl of Kaukauna, Mrs. Ralph (Madis) Breit of Brillion and Mrs. Robert (Maxine) Hauser of Kimberly; two sons, Bernard of Appleton and William Jr., of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Felten of DePere and Mrs. Anna Koehler of Hilbert; five brothers, Victor of Janesville, Leonard of Manitowoc and Charles, John E. and Ignatius of Reedsville and 26 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Holy Name Society and members of St. Mary Parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 21, 1964 P. 11 ********* (23 Mar 1891/Oct 1964/SSDI)
ARTHUR KADOW Arthur W. Kadow, 58, operator of a meat market in Reedsville for 21 years, died Sunday at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Manitowoc in 1895, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kadow. When a young man, he was employed by his father in the latter's market in Manitowoc and in 1927 married Miss Marie Lensmire. Twenty-one years ago, he acquired the Fred Young market in Reedsville and had since operated it. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors are his wife; daughter, (private); brother, Alex, of DePere; three sisters, Mrs. Max Milski, Mrs. Henry Guidinger, and Mrs. Theo Posen of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1953
MARIE KADOW Mrs. Arthur (Marie) Kadow, 80,of 519 Madison St., Reedsville, died unexpectedly Friday morning at her home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in Reedsville Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kadow, nee Marie Lensmire, was born Nov. 18, 1898, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Matthew and Kathryn Denor Lensmire. She was married to Art Kadow June, 1927, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. She and her husband operated a meat market in Reedsville until Mr. Kadow's death in October, 1953. She was a member of St. Ann Society of St. Mary Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Kenneth Kuether of Reedsville; three brothers, Quirin of Manitowoc, Richard of Luxemburg and Daniel of Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. Rose Kohlbeck of Cato and two granddaughters. Four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. A vigil service will be 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1979 P. 3
EMMA KALISTA Mrs. Emma Kalista, 86, who resided at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Carl Buresh will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kalista, nee Emma Schultz, was born Jan. 5, 1888, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Wencel and Frances Shimon Schultz. She was married to John Kalista June 29, 1909. He preceded her in death Aug. 28, 1957. Survivors include three sons, Edward, James and John, of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. David (Agnes) Brunner, Mrs. Christine Waniger, of Collins and Mrs. Glen (Lillian) Helgeson, of Manitowoc; 22 grandchildren and 34 great grand- children. A son, a daughter, five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday, where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1974 P. 3 ******* (05 Jan 1888/Oct 1974/SSDI)
JOHN J. KALISTA John Kalista, 75, above, of Grimms, died Wednesday noon at Holy Family Hospital following an illness of two weeks. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. William Koutnik officiated. Burial will be in the Reedsville cemetery. Mr. Kalista was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kalista. He came to this country in 1884 and in 1909 married the former Emma Schultz. He worked at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. until his retirement 10 years ago and formerly worked in the lime kilns at Grimms. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. David Brunner of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Bernard Waniger of Collins and Mrs. Glenn ________ (2 lines underinked)..sons, Edward, James and John of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Frank Zeman of Kellnersville; a brother, Charles of Kaukauna, and 18 grandchildren. Two children preceded Mr. Kalista in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 29, 1957 P. 23
GEORGE C. KANTER George C. Kanter, 72, of 111 S. 6th St., Reedsville, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 29, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, preceded by brief rites at 10:15 am at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. John Becker will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kanter was born Sept. 5, 1913, at Brillion, son of the late William and Lena Engel Kanter. He farmed in the Town of Rockland and later was employed by Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry when he retired in September of 1975. He married Mary Burich, September 8, 1937, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Mr. Kanter was a member of Reedsville Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, Mary; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Donald and Joan of Reedsville, Dennis and Lila of Kaukauna, Darwin and Michelle and Daniel and Shirley and Dean, all of Reedsville; eight daughters and three sons-in-law, Delores and Jerome Moller of Fence, Wis., Darlene Balliew of Manitowoc, Dianne and John Carmody of Elkhart Lake, Danette Kanter of Manitowoc, Denise Stueck of Francis Creek, Dorilyn Kanter of Manitowoc, Debbie and Bruce Stetson of Menchalville, Dorothy Stetson of Menchalville and her special friend, Patrick Fitzgerald of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby (Geneva) Merbach of Sherwood and Mrs. Gilmore (Grace) Peters of Fence, Wis.; 33 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant brothers, a son-in-law, Michael Stetson, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday and until the time of services on Friday. A parish rosary will be recited at 8 pm Thursday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 30, 1985 page 3
MARY M. KANTER Mary M. Kanter, age 76, of 111 6th St., Reedsville, died Monday June 22, 1992, at a Neenah hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church at Maple Grove, with the Rev. Donald Schneider presiding. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Reedsville. She was born Sept 7, 1915, in Brillion, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Jerabek) Burich. She was married to George C. Kanter on Sept. 8, 1937 in Reedsville. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Rockland until 1978 when they moved to Reedsville. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, an honorary member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society, the Resurrection Choir, and was past president of the Reedsville Senior Citizens. She is survived by eight daughters and three sons-in-law: Deloris and Jerome Moller of Fence, Darlene Balliew, of Manitowoc, Dianne Carmody, of Sheboygan, Danette Kanter, of Manitowoc, Denise and Michael Weber, of Francis Creek, Dorilyn Kanter, of Manitowoc, Deborah Kanter and special friend, Tim Karl of Manitowoc, Dorothy and Patrick Fitzgerald, of Manitowoc. Five sons and four daughters-in-law, Donald and Joan, Reedsville, Dennis and Lila, of Kaukauna, Darwin, of Fence, Daniel and Shirley, of Reedsville, Dean and Jane, of Menchalville; 36 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Three sisters and one brother-in-law, Helen Gosz, of Green Bay, Alyce and Fritz Ott, of DePere, Mildred Orth, of Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Alice Burich, of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Grace and Gill Peters, of Fence, Delores Burich, of Brillion. She was preceded in death by her husband on October 29, 1985, one son-in-law, Michael Stetson, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one sister Julia Grasser, and one brother John Burich. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville, from 4-9 p.m., Wednesday and then on Thursday, from 7:45-9:30 a.m. when family rites will be held. The parish prayer service will be at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. The honor of pall bearer for their grandmother was given to Jenene Carmody, Mary Peters, Melissa Kanter, Anne Balliew, Kristin Kanter, Renee Kanter, Michelle Strueck, Stephanie Kanter, Sheena Kanter, Miranda Stetson, and Berenda Pkorney. The family would like to thank the staff of Theda Clark Regional Medical Center for their special care of Mary. Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 1992 P. A2
HELEN M. KIERNAN Miss Helen Kiernan, 70, of 1680 Shawano Avenue, died unexpectedly at her home. She was born November 21, 1916 in Maple Grove, daughter of the late Luke and Margaret Strak Kiernan. Miss Kiernan was employed as housekeeper for the Miseracordia Sisters at 1725 Dousman since 1952. Survivors include three brothers and one sister-in-law, Norbert Kiernan, Reedsville; Charles and Evelyn Kiernan, Kiel; Luke Kiernan Jr., Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Margaret Kiernan, and one brother, James Kiernan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., May 12, 1987 page 14
JAMES P. KIERNAN James Patrick Kiernan, 65, of 541 Madison Street, Reedsville, died Monday, April 27, 1987 at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home and 10:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Kiernan was born September 15, 1921 in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Luke and Margaret Strak Kiernan. He farmed in the Town of Rockland and did construction work at Bahr Construction Company of Manitowoc. Mr. Kiernan was a veteran of World War II and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Survivors include three brothers and a sister-in-law, Norbert Kiernan of Kiel, Charles and Evelyn Kiernan of Reedsville, and Luke Kiernan of Two Rivers; a sister, Helen Kiernan of Green Bay; and a special friend, Myrtle Frederick of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister. Friends may call at Wieting Schroeder Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 5 pm Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 8:15 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Apr. 28, 1987 page 14
LUKE KIERNAN Luke F. Kiernan, 84, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Monday morning at home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kiernan was born Feb. 20, 1888, Ireland, son of the late Francis and Anna Brady Kiernan. He married Margaret Strak in November of 1916 at Maple Grove. He farmed in the Town of Maple Grove and Rockland. He was director of the Marquette School, Town of Maple Grove, for two terms. Survivors include four sons, Norbert and James, at home and Charles and Luke Jr., of Cato; a daughter, Miss Helen, of Green Bay; two brothers, Patrick, of Oregon and James, of Racine; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Two brothers, a sister and a grandson preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1972 *********** Funeral services for Luke F. Kiernan, 84, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, who died Monday, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home. Among survivors are 10 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1972 (NOTE: This obit doesn't explicitly state that he was buried in this cemetery, but there are two cems. with the Kiernan surname in it. This Catholic one and the other one is a Lutheran cem. The obit gives the time the Rosary is recited which indicates a Catholic cem.)
MARGARET KIERNAN (d. 1962) Kiernan Funeral Funeral services for Miss Margaret Kiernan, 38, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, who died Friday at a Neehah hospital were at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerome and Gerald Konshik, Ralph Verhan, Thomas and Pat Kiernan and Charles Strik. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 21, 1962 P. 11
MARGARET KIERNAN (d. 1963) Mrs. Luke Kiernan, 67, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kiernan was born Aug. 12, 1896, at Duck Creek, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Charolotte Rice Strak. She was married to Luke Kiernan in December of 1916 at Maple Grove. Among survivors are her husband; four sons, Norbert and James at home, and Charles and Luke Jr., of the Town of Cato; three brothers, John of the Town of Rockland, Michael of Sheboygan and Charles of Sturgeon Bay; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. A daughter preceded her in death exactly a year ago. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Two Rivers Reporter, August 19, 1963 P. M-13
NORBERT J. KIERNAN Norbert J. Kiernan, age 77, of 541 Madison St., Reedsville, passed away Friday, September 8, 1995, at the North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 11, 1995, (TONIGHT) at 7 p.m. at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville. Rev. Ronald Guillette will officiate with burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Norbert was born May 13, 1918, in the town of Maple Grove, son of the late Luke and Margaret (Strak) Kiernan. Nobert farmed in the town of Rockland. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Survivors include two brothers, Charles Kiernan, Kiel, Luke Kiernan, Reedsville; two nieces, Charlotte Zahrobsky and Virginia Broehm; one nephew, Charles Kiernan Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; one brother. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, TONIGHT from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 1995 P. A2
ALFRED KINAST Alfred August "Fritz" Kinast, age 91, of 1911 Randalph Ave, New Holstein, died Thursday, May 16, 1996, at the Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, following complications of pneumonia. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 20, 1996, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. Rev. William O'Brien will officiate with burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. He was born February 7, 1905, in the town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, at the family homestead, son of the late Emil and Martha Boettcher Kinast, grandson of the late Carl and Bertha Frenz Kinast. He was the oldest of nine children. On September 20, 1931, he married Sylvia Seljan in Brillion. In 1934, Alfred and Sylvia moved to Chicago where he was employed with Kropp Forge Company. Following World War II, they returned to New Holstein and established a restaurant business along with farming in the town of Rockland. They later owned and operated Fritz's Cafe in New Holstein and Valders. Also, they co-managed Rudy's Cafe in Brillion for 17 years. Alfred was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstien (sic), St. Mary Catholic Church in Brillion and a charter member of the Kiwanis in New Holstein. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Maria and Carl "Tucker" Dodson, Alpharetta, Ga., Charlotte Ann and Ken James Krive, Muskegon, Mich.; one adopted son, Martin Kinast, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Kinast, Potter; one brother-in-law, Alfred Schroeder, Brillion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia in September 1992, and eight brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, on Sunday from 3-8 p.m. and on Monday from 7:45 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. There will be a parish vigil on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to be sent to the Alfred and Sylvia Kinast Music Scholarship Fund. Herald Times Reporter, May 19, 1996 P. A2
SYLVIA KINAST Sylvia M. Kinast, 80, of 1911 Randolph St., New Holstein, died Sunday, September 13, 1992, at her home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Reedsville. She was born April 14, 1912, in Redwing, Minn., daughter of the late John and Louise Remus Seljan. She was a restaurant manager at Rudy's Restaurant in Brillion. On September 20, 1931, she married Alfred Kinast in Brillion. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. Survivors include her husband, Alfred; a son, Martin of Lawton, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. Donna (Carl) Dodson of Atlanta and Mrs. Charlotte (Kent) Krive of Muskegon, Mich.; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; five brothers, Rudy of Brillion, John of California and Emil, Frank and Joseph all of Nevada; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred (Adrian) Tlachac and Mrs. Jenny (Edward) Cordisco both of Nevada. Friends may call at Erbe-E?jen Funeral Home, New Holstein, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 1992 P. A2
ANNA KIRCH (d. 1944) Mrs. Frank Kirch, 61, lifelong resident of the county, died this morning at her home in the village of Reedsville. She has been in failing health in recent months. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Kirch home and at 9:30 at St. Mary's Catholic church, the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Mrs. Kirch, nee Anna Jelinski, was born in Rockland in 1883 and in 1925 was married to Frank Kirch. They located on a farm in Maple Grove and two years ago moved to Reedsville. She was a member of the St. Ann Altar society whose members will recite the rosary at the Kirch home at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening. Survivors are the husband; brother, Frank, of Rockland, and sister, Mrs. Thomas Ecclesine, of Van Dyke, Mich. The body will be moved to the home from the Reedsville Co-op funeral parlors Monday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 23, 1944 P. 16
ANNA M. KIRCH (d. 1947) Mrs. John J. Kirch, 72, of Cato died Thursday of a cerebral hemorrhage, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home, and at 9 o'clock at the St. Marys Catholic church, Reedsville, the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born Anna Burich in Cato in 1875, she was married to Mr. Kirch in 1898. He survives with a son, Edward of this city and a daughter, Mrs. Henry Spaeth of route 1, Manitowoc. Two sisters, Miss Antonia and Mrs. E.J. Shimon, both of Reedsville, and three grandchildren also survive. She was a member of the St. Ann society of the St. Marys congregation. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Saturday noon, where the rosary will be recited Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 23, 1947 P. 2
CHRISTINA KIRCH Christina Kirch, 77, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Monday, October 5, 1987 at the Health Care Center. Funral services will be 3 pm this Tuesday at the Manitowoc Health Care Chapel. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in St.Mary Parish Cemetery, Reedsville. Christina was born October 7, 1909 at Reedsville, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Tischler Kirch. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic church, Reedsville. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Wieting-Schneider Funeral home, Reedsville, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Oct. 6, 1987 page 14
EDWARD KIRCH (d. 1984) Edward Kirch, 85, former Town of Rockland resident, died late Tuesday evening, May 29, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Manitowoc Health Care Center Chapel. Rev. John J. Becker will officiate and burial will follow in St. Mary Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Kirch was born March 11, 1899, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late John and Anne Burich Kirch. Mr. Kirch farmed in the Town of Rockland until his retirement. Survivors include a sister, Christina Kirch of Manitowoc; a brother, William Kirch of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Mabel Haas of Cecil, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Manitowoc Health Care Center Chapel, 8:30 a.m. until the time of services on Friday. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Reedsville Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 1984 P. 3
FRANK C. KIRCH (d. 1946) Frank C. Kirch, 63, of Cato, died at the Maple Crest sanatorium last night after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic church, the Rev. William Koutnik conducting the ceremonies. He will be buried in the church cemetery. He was born in 1878 in Cato. Four brothers and two sisters survive. His brothers are John of Cato, Charles of Rapid River, Mich., Joseph of Manitowoc, and William of the town of Cato . His sisters are Mrs. Roger Mercier of San Pedro, Calif., and Mrs. Peter Gerber of the town of Cato. The body may be viewed after 7 o'clock Sunday evening at the funeral home until the time of the service. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1946 P. 2
FRANK W. KIRCH (d. 1965) Frank W. Kirch, 84, of Reedsville, died Sunday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern of Maple Grove will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kirch was born July 5, 1881, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Frank and Josephine Kubale Kirch. He married Lizzie Burich and after her death married Annie Jelinske, who also preceded him in death. He farmed until 1944 when he moved to Reedsville. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors are nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7:30 and at 8 o'clock this Monday evening the Rosary will be recited by the parish and Holy Name members. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 21, 1965 P. 13 ****** (Note: Tombston b. date is 1 year different than obit)
JOHN KIRCH John J. Kirch, 83, lifetime resident of the town of Cato, died Thursday noon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William J. Koutnik will officiate at the requiem high Mass for the lifelong resident of the parish and burial will be in the new church cemetery at Reedsville. Mr. Kirch was born in the town of Cato August 23, 1870, the eldest child of John A. Kirch and Barbara Etzler, early emigrants from Bohemia. He attended St. Mary Catholic School at Reedsville for four years and completed the eighth grade at Grimms Public School in the town of Cato. At 17 he was employed by Joseph Dumass, pioneer Reedsville merchant who conducted a general store in the village. In 1894 he entered the employ of Walter N. Killen of Cato who operated a general store, lumbar yard, cheese box factory, grain elevator and general mercantile business. He remained with Killen as general foreman until the owner disposed of the business in 1924. Mr. Kirch continued with Thomas Hayden, the successor, until the business was sold, when he retired. Mr. Kirch married Anna Burich of the town of Rockland Feb. 15, 1898. She preceded him in death in May, 1947. Mr. Kirch served several terms as treasurer of the town of Cato and also served for 40 years as a member of School District No. 1 of Cato, 35 of which were school clerk until shortly before the district was consolidated several years ago. In earlier days he served as a notary public at Cato for a quarter of a century. He also was secretary of the church parish for a number of years. Survivors include a son, Edward J. Kirch of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Spaeth of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; three brothers, Charles of Rapid River, Mich., Joseph of Manitowoc and William of Norman, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Mercier of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. John Wanek of Kellnersville; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday night where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock and again at 8 p.m. Sunday by the Holy Name Society of which he was a member. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 30, 1954 P. 21
WILLIAM KIRCH William Kirch, 79, of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, died Monday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Adolph Dolezal officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Kirch was born at Reedsville May 25, 1889, a son of the late John and Barbara Etzler Kirch. For many years he was an employe on the Gerald Sinkula farm in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County. He never married. He was a member of the S queeker's Sip Club of Tisch Mills. Surviving are a brother, Joseph of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 19, 1968 P. 9 ********* (21 May 1889/15 Nov 1968/SSDI)
KENNETH KOCH Kenneth O. Koch, age 74, of 2706 Wollmer St. Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, March 16, 1997, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. He was born November 9, 1922, in Reedsville, son of the late William and Clara Isack Koch. Kenneth was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II from 1943 to 1946 in the Asiatic and Pacific Theatre. On September 29, 1948, he married the former Lillian Vesely at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Kenneth was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company as a welder for 33 years, retiring in 1984. Survivors include his wife, Lillian, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Catherine Koch, Manitowoc, Charles and Ann Koch, Manitowoc, Gregory and Deborah Koch, Sheboygan; two daughters and a son-in-law, Susan and Alex Theodoru, Green Bay, Dorothy Koch, Racine; nine grandchildren, Dylan, Samantha, Megan, Nicole, Cassandra, Jacqueline, Justin, Mark and Nicholas; one brother and two sisters-in-law, William and Aurdey Koch, Reedsville, Dollie Koch, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Wilbert (Pat) Koch; one sister, Grace Koch and granddaughter, Leah Sue Theodoru. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will held at 6 p.m. by Deacon Al Boeldt. The rosary will be said at St. Paul Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday by the Adoration Society. Thanks for the loving kindness of the Park Lawn Staff. Ken loved the game of horseshoe, fishing, and ice skating. Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1997 P. A2
LILLIAN M. KOCH Lillian M. Koch, age 86, formerly a resident of Manitowoc, died on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Lillian was born on Feb. 2, 1921, in Reedsville, daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Vesely) Vesely. She graduated from Reedsville High School, class of 1939, and Holy Family School of Nursing in 1945. On Sept. 29, 1948, she married Kenneth O. Koch at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1997. Lillian was a registered nurse at Holy Family Medical Center, Maple Crest Sanitarium and Manitowoc Health Care Center for 16 years, retiring in 1983. She enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting. Lillian liked music. She played the piano and accordion. She enjoyed dancing with her husband at the Riverside Ballroom to Romy Gosz. Lillian loved to travel, especially camping with her family. She was also a member of the former St. Paul's Catholic Church. Lillian was a loving mother and grandmother. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Lillian was preceded in death by one granddaughter: Leah Sue Theodoru; and one brother-in-law: Jack Hill. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Monsignor Jim Vanden-Hogan, with burial to take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Reedsville. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo, from 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, until the time of service at noon. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the Koch family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, for their care and compassion shown toward Lillian and her family. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 19, 2007
MYRON W. KOCHAN Myron W. (Shorty) Kochan, 81, of 441 Manitowoc Street, Reedsville, died early Thursday morning, April 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, preceded by brief family rites at 9:45 from the Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. John J. Becker will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by Gosz-Novak American Legion Post Number 199. Mr. Kochan was born May 4, 1903, at Edgar, Wisconsin, son of the late August and Theresa Barnam Kochan. Mr. Kochan operated a garage in Reedsville from 1936 until his retirement in 1973. He married the former Olive A. Gerber on October 16, 1929, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Survivors include his wife, Olive; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine and Harold Geiger of Reedsville and Mary and Floyd Johnson of Two Rivers; two brothers, Walter of Milwaukee and Laurence of Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. William Ewen of Francis Creek and six grandchildren also survived. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Elliot and a granddaughter, Lynn Ziarnik. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and until the hour of service on Saturday. A parish wake service at 6:30 p.m. Friday followed at 7:30 p.m. by St. Mary Holy Name Rosary. Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 1985 P. 3 ******* Funeral services which were held Saturday, April 20, for Myron W. (Shorty) Kochan, of Reedsville, it was inadverently omitted that there was a son-in-law surviving, Bud Elliot of Anoka, Minnesota. Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1985 P. 3
OLIVE A. KOCHAN Olive A. Kohcan, age 95, of 441 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2000. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2000, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Tom Long will officiate. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. She was born May 22, 1905, in Manitowoc Co., daughter of the late Peter and Caroline (Kirch) Gerber. On October 16, 1929, she married Myron Kochan at St. Mary Catholic Church in Clarks Mill. Olive was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Reedsville and the St. Ann Altar Society. Survivors include two daughters, Lorraine Geiger, Reedsville and Mary (Floyd) Johnson, Two Rivers. She is further survived by five grandchildren; one great grandson, Jacob Paul and a sister, Agnes Olm, Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron on April 18, 1985; a daughter, Janet; a son-in-law, Harry Geiger; one granddaughter, one grandson, two brothers and three brothers-in-law. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 2000 P. A2
ARLENE R. KOCOUREK Arlene R. Kocourek, age 75, of 208 S. Fifth St., P.O. Box 144, Reedsville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 17, 2005 at River's Bend in Manitowoc. She was born May 2, 1929 in the Township of Cato, daughter of the late Louis J. and Elizabeth (Meidl) Zipperer. On Nov. 25, 1947, she married John Kocourek at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whitelaw. She worked at the National Tinsel Factory in Manitowoc until she married in 1947. Together with her husband she owned and operated the family farm in the Township of Maple Grove until her retirement. She was a member of Holy Family Parish in Brillion, the Christian Mothers and a 50-year member of Catholic Knights Branch 80 of Reedsville. Arlene enjoyed polka music and was a former member of the "We Love To Dance Club." She enjoyed gardening, flowers, traveling and reading. Arlene loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 57 years: John; four sons and daughters-in-law: Gerry (Helen) Kocourek of Racine; Chuck (Sue Ann) Kocourek of Brillion; Dennis (Karen) Kocourek of Reedsville; Don (Debbie) Kocourek of Reedsville; three daughters and sons-in-law: Sue (Jerry) Runnoe of Manitowoc; Bev (Dale) Lau of Reedsville; Joy (Dan) Spatchek of Reedsville; 18 grandchildren: Hope, Scott (Carrie), Jeff (Rachel), Aimee, Tracy (Steve), Scott, Trisha (Scott), Travis (Maria), Adam, Alex, Andy, Brad, Eric, Kyle, Abby, Michael, Andrew and Daniel; seven great-grandchildren: Zeth, Stephanie, Samantha, Brianna, Tava, Regan and Garrett. Arlene is survived by her relatives: Margaret Kohlman of Manitowoc; Clara Zipperer of Manitowoc; Jeanette (Leroy) Remiker of Two Rivers; Art Zipperer of Cato; Leroy (Donna) Zipperer of Whitelaw; Jerome (Bonnie) Zipperer of Manitowoc; Donna Zipperer of Manitowoc; Bernadine Zipperer of Whitelaw; Clarence Kocourek of Oregon; Harold Kocourek of Kellnersville; Elroy (Joyce) Kocourek of North Carolina; Rose Meidl of Manitowoc; Betty Ebert of Manitowoc; and Peggy Kocourek of California. She is preceded in death by her grandson: Matthew Kocourek; and other relatives: Ray (Rose) Zipperer; Clarence Zipperer; Loretta (Helmar) Franzen; Norbert Zipperer; Mildred Kocourek; Laverne Kocourek; Norbert Meidl; Jerome Ebert; Roman Kocourek; Leonard (Evelyn) Kocourek; Lester (Dorothy) Kocourek; Charlie (Marcella) Vondrachek; and Joe (Marie) Anhalt. Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005 at Holy Family Parish in Brillion, with the Rev. Tom Long officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 2:30 p.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville assisted the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 2005
CAROLINE KOCOUREK Miss Caroline Kocourek, 74, of Reedsville, died Sunday morning at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Kocourek was born Dec. 10, 1884, at Maple Grove, daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Foreyt Kocourek. She was never married. She and her brother, Stephen, operated the homestead farm until retiring nine years ago and moving to Reedsville. Miss Kocourek was a member of the St. Anne Alter Society of St. Mary Church. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include her brother and 26 nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 4, 1959 p.15 ******** Funeral services for Miss Caroline Kocourek, 74, of Reedsville, who died Sunday were at 9:15 am at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. William Koutnik officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Anthony and Emil Dvorachek, John and Lester Kocourek, Joseph and Richard Evenhoe. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 7, 1959 page 23
DOROTHY C. KOCOUREK Dorothy Kocourek, age 64, of Brillion, died Tuesday, August 9, 1994, at home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 1994, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Brillion. Rev. William O'Brien officiating with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Reedsville. She was born December 15, 1929, in Kewaunee, daughter of Ella Salkowski, Kewaunee, and the late Theodore Salkowski. She married Lester Kocourek, October 24, 1950, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kewuanee. She was recently retired from the Manitowoc Health Care Center where she was employed as a registered nurse. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Brillion and was involved with the Christian Mother's, very active in the Cursillo Movement and in other church activities. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband and spending time with her children and grandchidlren. Survivors include eight daughters and five sons-in-law, Mary and Tom Burns, Oshkosh, Ann and Scott Kubichek, Reedsville, Rose and Tim Meihsner, Manitowoc, Teresa and John Humphrey, Whitefish Bay, Ms. Kathy Waldron and finace, Blaise, Green Bay, Ms. Joan Kane, Appleton, Jeanette (Nettie) and Mark Simpson, Nichols, Ms. Betsy Meulemans, Appleton; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Jim and Rose Kocourek, Collins, Bill Kocourek and fiancee, Julie Schmidt, Brillion, Joe and Lisa Kocourek, Brillion, Bob Kocourek and special friend, Tina, Sherwood; 21 grandchildren, Gennie and Eric Kocourek, Lelsey and Ryan Burns, Mike, Joe, Ben and Abby Kubichek, Johnny Meihsner, Stephen and Michael Hemphrey, Nick and Sarah Waldron, Billy and Steve Kane, Bobby and James Simpson, Tiffany, Timmy and Justin Meulemans, BreeAnn Schmidt; one brother and sister-in-law, Carol and Elmer Sevcik, Green Bay; one brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Kathy Salkowski, Grafton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, on July 20, 1993, an infant son, Joseph Lester in 1952. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion from 4-7:30 p.m. Wednesday (TODAY). A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. TODAY. A memorial fund has been established. Herald Times Reporter, August 10, 1994 P. A2
JOHN C. KOCOUREK (d. 1958) John Kocourek Sr., 77, of Reedsville, died early Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kocourek was born May 10(?), 1880, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Frank and Barbara Foreyt Kocourek. Feb. 20, 1911, he married Rose Pritzl and the couple farmed in the Town of Maple Grove, moving to Reedsville in October of 1956. He was a member of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church. Surviving are his wife, eight sons, Leonard, Clarence and Elroy of Manitowoc, Harold, John, Lester and Ralph of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and M-Sgt. Roman, stationed in England; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Anhalt of Two Rivers and Mrs. Norbert Meidl and Mrs. Jerome Ebert of Manitowoc; a foster daughter, Mary at home; a brother, Steve of Reedsville; two sisters, Miss Caroline of Reedsville and Sister M. Nepomucene of Cooperstown, and 49 grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 2, 1958 P. 17 ********** Marriage of John/Rose Kocourek John Kocourek, a prominent young farmer near Reedsville and Miss Rose Pritzl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Pritzl were married in the Catholic Church at Kasson on Monday, Rev. A. Garthaus officiated. The young couple was attended by Misses Agnes Kocourek, sister of the groom and Miss Elsie Pritzl, sister of the bride and by Willie Pritzl, the bride's brother and John Pritzl, a cousin of the bride. The NEWS extend its cordial congratulations. Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 24, 1911
JOHN T. KOCOUREK (d. 2007) John T. Kocourek, age 83, of 208 S. Fifth St., Reedsville, passed away on June 27, 2007, surrounded by his family and polka music. He was born on Dec. 2, 1923, son of the late John and Rose (Pritzl) Kocourek. On Nov. 25, 1947, he married Arlene Zipperer at St. Michaels, Catholic Church in Whitelaw. He worked at the foundry in Mishicot, farmed in Mishicot for a short time, and also farmed in the township of Maple Grove, until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of Holy Family Parish in Brillion. John enjoyed polka music and was a former member of the We Love To Dance Club. He farmed and worked the land for more than 60 years. John loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law: Gerry (Helen) Kocourek of Racine; Chuck (Sue Ann) Kocourek of Brillion; Dennis (Karen) Kocourek; and Don (Debbie) Kocourek, all of Reedsville; three daughters and sons-in-law: Sue (Jerry) Runnoe of Manitowoc; Bev (Dale) Lau; and Joy (Dan) Spatchek, all of Reedsville; 18 grandchildren: Hope, Scott (Carrie), Jeff (Rachel), Aimee, Tracy (Steve), Scott, Trisha (Scott), Travis (Maria), Adam, Alex, Andy, Brad, Eric, Kyle, Abby, Michael, Andrew and Daniel; 11 great-grandchildren: Zeth, Stephanie, Samantha, Brianna, Tava, Regan, Ryan, Payton, Adam, Garrett and Sawyer. He is also survived by the following relatives: Rose Meidl of Manitowoc; Clarence Kocourek of Oregon; Harold Kocourek of Kellnersville; Elroy Kocourek; Betty Ebert; Ethel Kocourek; Jerome (Bonnie) Zipperer; Donna Zipperer, all of Manitowoc; Peggy Kocourek of California; Jeanette (Leroy) Remiker of Two Rivers; Art (Grace) Zipperer of Cato; Leroy (Donna) Zipperer of Whitelaw; and Bernadine Zipperer of Cato. He was preceded in death by his wife: Arlene on Jan. 17, 2005; his grandson: Matthew Kocourek; and other relatives: Mildred Kocourek; Laverne Kocourek; Norbert Meidl, Ralph Kocourek; Jerome Ebert; Roman Kocourek; Leonard (Evelyn) Kocourek; Lester (Dorothy) Kocourek; Charlie (Marcella) Vondrachek; Joe (Marie) Anhalt; Joyce Kocourek; Clara Zipperer; Ray (Rose) Zipperer; Clarence Zipperer; Loretta (Helmar) Franzen; Norbert Zipperer; Irene Zipperer and Margaret (Ed) Kohlman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. Father Matt Simonar will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Reedsville. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. on Saturday until the hour of Mass. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Woodland Clinic, Holy Family Memorial Hospital and River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for all of their care and concern given to Dad. A dairy barn, A field of hay, A country road, A perfect day! We will miss you, Dad! Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 2007
LESTER C. KOCOUREK Lester C. Kocourek, age 67, of 339 N. Main St., Brillion, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 1993, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Faith Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. The Rev. William O'Brien officiating with burial in St. Marys Cemetery, Reedsville. He was born November 19, 1925, in Reedsville, son of John and Rose Pritzl Kocourek. He was married to Dorothy Salkowski on October 24, 1950, in Kewaunee. He farmed his entire life and had a great love for running. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church, Brillion. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; eight daughters and five sons-in-law, Mary and Tom Burns, Oshkosh, Ann and Scott Kubichek, Reedsville, Rose and Tim Meihsner, Manitowoc, Teresa and John Humphry, White Fish Bay, Kathy Waldron, Green Bay, Joan Kane, Reedsville, Jeanette (Nettie) and Mark Simpson, Nichols, Wis., Betsy Meulemans, Appleton; four sons, Jim and Rose Kocourek, Collins, Bill Kocourek and special friend Julie Schmidt, Brillion, Joe Kocourek and fiancee Lisa Kempen, Brillion, Bob Kocourek and special friend Tina Heimermann, Sherwood; 20 grandchildren; three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Marie Anhalt, Two Rivers, Rosemary and Norbert Meidl, Manitowoc, Betty and Jerry Ebert, Manitowoc, Charles F. Vondrachek, Reedsville; six brothers and seven sisters-in-law, Clarence and Mildred Kocourek, Manitowoc, Roman and Peggy Kocourek, Belmont, Calif., Harold and Laverne Kocourek, Kellnersville, John and Arlene Kocourek, Reedsville, Ralph and Ethel Kocourek, Manitowoc, Elroy and Joyce Kocourek, Fleetwood, N.C., Evelyn Kocourek, Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a son Joseph Lester, one sister Sally and one brother, Leonard. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday, and on Thursday from 7:45-10 a.m. when family rites will be held. There will be a parish vigil 8 p.m. on Wednesday. A memorial fund has be (sic) established in Lester's name. Herald Times Reporter, July 20, 1993 P. A2
ROSE KOCOUREK Mrs. John Kocourek Sr., 74, of Reedsville, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a coronary. Funeral services will be at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kocourek, nee Rose Pritzl, was born Dec. 23, 1890, at Brillion, daughter of the late Anton and Mary Zipperer Pritzl. She was married to Mr. Kocourek Feb. 11, 1911, at Kasson. The couple farmed in the Town of Maple Grove until 1956 and located at Reedsville upon retirement. She was a member of the St. Anne Christian Mothers Society and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Survivors are eight sons, Leonard, Clarence, Harold and Elroy, of Manitowoc, John, Lester and Ralph of Reedsville and Roman of Belmont, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Marie) Anhalt, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Norbert (Rosemary) Meidl and Mrs. Jerome (Betty) Ebert, of Manitowoc; a foster daughter, Mary Winkel, of Green Bay; 71 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her husband died in 1958 and a daughter also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited by St. Anne members and the parish at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, April 26, 1965 pg. T-5 ******** Marriage of John/Rose Kocourek John Kocourek, a prominent young farmer near Reedsville and Miss Rose Pritzl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Pritzl were married in the Catholic Church at Kasson on Monday, Rev. A. Garthaus officiated. The young couple was attended by Misses Agnes Kocourek, sister of the groom and Miss Elsie Pritzl, sister of the bride and by Willie Pritzl, the bride's brother and John Pritzl, a cousin of the bride. The NEWS extend its cordial congratulations. Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 24, 1911
STEVE KOCOUREK Stephen Kocourek, 89, formerly of Reedsville, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kocourek was born Dec. 25, 1877, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Frank and Barbara Foreyt Kocourek. He operated the homestead farm until 1950, when he moved to Reedsville. For the past four years he resided at the St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the St. Mary Church, Reedsville. Mr. Kocourek was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 31, 1967 P. 7
EMMA KOHOUT Mrs. Emma Kohout, 96, of 640 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, died early Sunday morning, Aug. 5, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, preceded by brief family rites at 10:15 a.m. from Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. John J. Becker will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kohout, was born Feb. 5, 1888, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late John and Catherine Stouf Novak. She was married to Joseph Kohout, Oct. 7, 1907, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. He preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1914. Mrs. Kohout was a member of St. Ann Altar Society and Christian Women. Survivors include a daughter and two sons-in-law, Julia and Charles Kopecky of Reedsville and Ralph Allen of Neenah; three sisters, Josephine Kubale of Reedsville, Rose Boyle of Deerbrook, Wis. and Julia Stengel of Antigo; eight grandchildren, Sister Mary Carol of Silver Lake College, James Kopecky of Green Bay, Francis Kopecky of Hilbert, Emily Deets of Francis Creek, Anne Pritzl of Cato, Carol Sloma of Reedsville, Rose Neilitz of Manitowoc, John Kopecky of Grimms; 25 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Agnes and Libbie, 11 brothers, six sisters and a great grandson. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Tuesday, where a parish vigil service will be 7 p.m. and a St. Ann Christian Mothers Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 1984 P. 3 ******** Reedsville: The marriage of Miss Emma Novak and Joseph Kohout, both popular young people of this vicinity was solemnized here Tuesday in the Catholic Church, Rev. Kolar officiating. With a large host of friends, we wish the young couple much luck and happiness in their new life. Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 11, 1907
LIBBIE ALLEN KOHOUT Mrs. Ralph Allen (Libbie Kohout), 973 Grove St., Neenah age 66, died Saturday at 1:10 am at Theda Clark Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 25, 1909 in Reedsville and had been a resident of Neenah for the past 25 years. She was married to Ralph (Murphy) Allen, Nov. 19, 1949. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Neenah and St. Margaret Mary Sheephead Marathon; a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Lenz-Gazecki Post No. 152, Menahsa. The survivors include her husband, Ralph (Murphy) Allen; her mother, Emma Kohout of Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Julia) Kopecky of Reedsville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Kohout. The funeral will be at 10 am Monday at The Kessler Funeral Home and at 10:30 am at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Leon Wollersheim officiating. Friends may call at Kessler Funeral Home from 4 until 9 pm Sunday where a prayer service will be at 8 pm. A memorial fund has been establihsed for the American Cancer Society. Appleton Post Crescent, Sun., Oct. 19, 1975 page 17
CHARLES F. KOPECKY Charles F. Kopecky, 94, of Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Reedsville, passed away on Sun., Nov. 26, 2006, at Rivers Bend. He was born Jan. 14, 1912, in Detroit, MI, son of the late Frank & Josephine (Cubr) Kopecky. On April 23, 1937, he married Julia Kohout at St. Johns Nepomucene Catholic Church in Detroit. He is survived by his wife Julia of 69 years, his children: Sister Mary Carol Kopecky of Manitowoc, James C. Kopecky of Green Bay and special friend Donna Heimerl, Francis (Jean) Kopecky of Menasha, Emily (Ronald) Deets of Chilton, Ann (Edward) Pritzl of Cato, Carol (John) Sloma of Reedsville, Ruth (Paul) Neilitz of Manitowoc, John (Rachele) Kopecky of Grimms, 28 grandchildren, and 49 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson Mark Kopecky, his sisters, in-laws, and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2006, at Holy Family Parish in Brillion with Father Mathew Simonar officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29 and then at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. The Rosary will be lead by the Knights of Columbus at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening, followed by the parish prayer service. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville assisted the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 2006
JULIA C. KOPECKY Julia C. Kopecky, age 98, of Reedsville Manor, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation, Manitowoc. Julia was born on September 25, 1912, in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Novak) Kohout. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School, Reedsville High School, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, class of 1929. On April 23, 1937 Julia married Charles Kopecky at St. John's Nepomocene Church in Detroit. She was employed as a dietician at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc and also later at Reedsville high School for 19 years. Julia was a member of Holy Family Catholic Parish, the Christian Mothers and the Reedsville Senior Citizens. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one grandchild: Mark Kopecky; two sisters and one brother-in-law: infant Agnes and Libbie (Ralph) Allen; three sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Stella (Charlie) Kropik, Georgia (Henry) DesBien, and Marie (Marlin) Green. Mass of Chrisitan burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 6, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Brillion. Officiating at the mass will be the Revs. Mathew Simonar and Anthony Birdsall. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call on Sunday, June 5, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Wieting Funeral Home, 15 7th Street in Reedsville. A rosary service will take place at 7:00 p.m. led by the Christian Mothers and Ladies Society and a prayer service will take place at 8:00 p.m, led by Deacon Steve Letourneau. The visitation will continue at the church in Brillion on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Julia's name. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation, both of Manitowoc for the compassionate care given to Mom and our family. Herald Times Reporter, 2011 ******** Reedsville Girl Is married in Detroit In the St. John Catholic church in Detroit, Michigan, at 6:30 o'clock on Friday morning, the Rev. John Janecek, united in marriage Miss Julia Kohout, daughter of Mrs. Emma Kohout of Reedsville and Charles F. Kopecky, son of F. Kopecky of Detroit. Miss George Kopecky and Victor Benish were the attending couple. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal couple left for Reedsville where they spent the weekend at the home of the bride's mother and her grandmother, Mrs. John Novak. They will be at home at 4540 Trumbull avenue, Detroit, where the groom is employed. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1937 P. 21
ANNA KOSTECHKA (d. 1947) Mrs. Joseph Kostechka, 77, died early this morning at her farm home near Cato, following an illness of four months. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the farm home of Joseph Kostechka Jr., and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church in Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kostechka, nee Anna Mrazek, was born in 1869 in the town of Maple Grove, and following her marriage to Joseph Kostechka in 1888, they moved to the present farm in the town of Franklin. Mr. Kostechka died six years ago. Survivors are three sons, Joseph, Thomas and Charles of... (sic) Frank Kutil of Manitowoc; one brother, Albert of Michigan; 11 grandchildren and six great-grand- children. The body may be viewed at the Joseph Kostechka Jr., home from Wednesday noon until the time of services on Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 22, 1947 P. 2
ANNA M. KOSTECHKA (d. 1988) Mrs. Anna Kostechka, 90, a Whitelaw resident, died Sunday afternoon, March 6, 1988 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Joseph Stuiber of Whitelaw. Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 am at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard H. Heymen with burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Mrs. Kostechka, the former Anna Hlavachek, was born July 21, 1897 in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Kalcik Hlavachek. She married Joseph Kostechka on November 4, 1919 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The couple farmed in the Town of Frankilin. Mrs. Kostechka was a 50 year member of Christian Mothers Society, member of Mission Society of St. Michael Church, member of Gosz Novak American Legion Auxiliary Number 199 of Reedsville and a member of the Senior Citizens of Whitelaw. Mrs. Kostechka was under the care of North End Hospice. Her husband preceded her in death March 16, 1963. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Leo and Margie Kostechka of Mishicot and Bernard and Arlene Kostechka of Reedsville; five daughters and sons- in-law, Evelyn and Walter Brandl of Manitowoc, Florence and Melvin Kirt of rural Manitowoc, Marcella and Donald Lemberger of rural Manitowoc, Marie and Tom Donek of Mt. Prospect, Illinois and Donna and Joseph Stuiber of Whitelaw; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, John and Nellie Hlavachek of Brillion, Frank and Leona Hlavachek of Milwaukee and Erna Hlavachek of Milwaukee; two sisters and brothers- in-law, Mayme and Edward Haas of Route 2, Cato and Emma and Joseph Dugan of Valders; a sister-in-law, Emma Kostechka of Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Charles Kostechka of Cudahy, Wisconsin; 35 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, four brothers, two sisters and two grandsons. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday and Wednesday until the hour of service. Gosz Novak American Legion Auxiliary Service will be held at 6:30 pm Tuesday and a Rosary service will be held at 7 pm led by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 7, 1988 page 14 ********* Notes from West Maple Grove: Miss Anna Halvachek(sic) and Joe Kostecka from Grimms were united in marriage Tuesday, Nov. 4, at St. Mary's Church at Reedsville. A delicious supper was served for relatives and friends. The young couple will make their home on a farm in the Town of Franklin. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 6, 1919
ARLENE M. KOSTECHKA Arlene M. Kostechka, age 79, formerly of Reedsville, and currently a resident of San Luis Medical and Rehabilitation Center of Ashwaubenon, died there on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008. The former Arlene Sitman was born on July 18, 1928, in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Meidl) Sitman. She attended St. Michael Catholic Grade School in Whitelaw. On Nov. 9, 1949, Arlene was married to Bernard "Barney" Kostechka at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The couple moved to Reedsville in 1972, and Barney preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 1996. Arlene was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Reedsville, and was a current member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Clarks Mills and St. Michael Catholic Church of Whitelaw. Arlene was also a charter member of the Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post 6179 Auxiliary of Kellnersville. In the past, Arlene was a nanny for the Zarnoth family. She was a great fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents: Joe and Margaret Sitman; her husband: Barney Kostechka; an infant son: Bernard Kostechka; and five brothers-in-law: Leo Kostechka; Walter Brandl; Melvin Kirt; Donald Lemberger; and Joe "Gabby" Stuiber. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. David Zimmerman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery Reedsville. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Tuesday (TONIGHT) from 4 to 8 p.m., and on Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post 6179 Auxillary of Kellnersville will hold a memorial service at 7:15 p.m. tonight at the funeral home, and Deacon Tom Koch will hold parish prayer services at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Arlene's family gives heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful caregivers at San Luis for the compassion, care and concern shown to our mother while she was a resident in the Reflection Unit. Special thanks goes out to (private). Also a special thanks to Unity Hospice. You are all truly angels and we will always hold you dear in our hearts. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 15, 2008
BERNARD J. KOSTECHKA Bernard J. Kostechka, age 71, of 214 Birch Lane, Reedsville, died Sunday morning, January 14, 1996 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 1996 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Ronald Guillette will officiate with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. He was born March 25, 1924 in the Township of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph and Anna Hlavachek Kostechka. He grew up in the Township of Franklin attending local schools, graduating from Reedsville High School in 1944. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States army serving with the United Sates Army in the Phillipines where he received a purple heart. He married Arlene Sitman, November 9, 1949 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Barney worked for Imperial Eastman for ten years and then farmed for ten years, retiring from the Brillion Iron Works in October of 1986. He and his wife moved to Reedsville in 1972. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Two Rivers Disabled American Veterans Wisconsin Chapter #24. He was a charter member of the Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179 of Cato. Barney helped to organize the post and was past commander. Survivors include his wife, Arlene, Reedsville; three daughters, Susan LaVassor, Green Bay and her special friend, Harry Krause, Green Bay, Patricia Kostechka, Reedsville, Lynn Kostechka, Valders and her fiancé, Christopher Glaza, Grafton, Wis.; one grandson, Paul LaVassor, Oshkosh; one great grandson, Justin, Green Bay; one brother and sister-in-law,Leo and Margie Kostechka, Mishicot; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Walter Brandl, Manitowoc, Florence and Melvin Kirt, Reifs Mills, Marcella and Donald Lemberger, Manitowoc, Marie and Tom Domek, Brooksville, Fla., Donna Stuiber, Whitelaw; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Doris Sitman, Whitelaw. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one infant son, Bernard, his parents and one brother-in-law, Joseph Stuiber. Friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. said by Rev. Ronald Guillette. There will be a VFW Service at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, January 15, 1996 - page A2
CHARLES J. KOSTECHKA Charles J. Kostechka, age 93, of the Wright Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Cudahy, Wis., died Saturday, January 27, 1996, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Janaury 30, 1996, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. William O'Brien will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. He was born March 8, 1902, in the town of Franklin, son of the late Joe and Anna Marzek Kostechka. Charles served in the United States Army from 1942-1946 and later worked at the Ladish Company in Cudahy until his retirement. He was a member of St. Fredricks Catholic Church, Cudahy. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Leo and Marge Kostechka, Mishicot, Evelyn and Walter Brandl, Manitowoc, Arlene Kostechka, Reedsville, Florence and Melvin Kirt, Manitowoc, Marcella and Don Lemberger, Manitowoc, Maries and Tom Domek, Florida, Donna Stuiber, Whitelaw, Raymond and Beatrice Kostechka, Reedsville, Marion and George Naidl, Whitelaw, Dorothy and Bill Jarosh, Manitowoc, Elinor Marks, Florida and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Thomas, one sister, Ann Kutil and a nephew, Bernard. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 29, 1996 P. A2 ******** SAFETY DEVICE SAVES LIFE A month or so ago a young man was killed at the plant of the local Portland Cement Company by accidentally getting into the hopper from which the limestone rock is automatically fed into big grinding machines. Men now work about the hoppers are required by the employer to each wear a life belt and line. To this circumstance alone, Charles Kostechka, a young man employed at the plant, owes his life, owing to wet stone not moving at the hopper, when he fell in. He was buried to the neck in stone but the life line held and the prompt arrival of aid effected his rescue without his suffering serious injuries. He was hurried to the hospital where it was shortly given out that he will be about again in a few days. Kostechka is twenty- two years of age and came here lately from the Town of Cato. Safety First. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 7, 1924
JOSEPH KOSTECHKA (d. 1941) Joseph Kostechka, 81, retired farmer, died early today at the homestead farm, now operated by his son, three miles north of Cato in the town of Franklin. Death was due to a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Mary's Catholic church in Reedsville, the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kostechka was born in Bohemia in 1859 and at the age of 8 years accompanied his parents to Wisconsin. They located in Franklin. In 1888 he married Miss Anna Mrazek and they located on the present farm. He retired 20 years ago. Survivors are the widow; daughter, Mrs. Frank Kutil of this city; three sons, Joseph and Thomas on the home farm, Charles of Milwaukee; sister, Mrs. Joseph Swoboda of this city; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral is in charge of the Reedsville Cooperative association. The body was moved to the Kostechka home this afternoon, where it may be viewed. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 20, 1941 P. 8
JOSEPH KOSTECHKA (d. 1963) Joseph Kostechka, 70, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Saturday evening at his home following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with graveside rites by Gosz- Novak Post 199, Reedsville. Mr. Kostechka was born Sept. 15, 1892, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Anna Mrazek Kostechka. He married Anna Hlavachek Nov. 4, 1919. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Franklin until he retired in 1959. He was on the board of directors of Reedsville Co-op Assn. for 24 years, was a member and past commander of the legion post and president of the Catholic Knights Branch 80, Reedsville. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of his church and a veteran of World War I. Among survivors are his wife; two sons, Leo of Mishicot and Bernard of Rt. 2, Cato; five daughters, Mrs. Walter Brandl of Rt. 1, Cato, Mrs. Melvin Kirt of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Donald Lemberger of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Thomas Domek of Mt. Prospect, Ill., and Mrs. Joseph Stuiber of Whitelaw; two brothers, Thomas of rural Cato and Charles of Cudahy; a sister, Mrs. Anna Kutil, of Manitowoc and 28 grandchildren. A grandchild preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Two Rivers Reporter, March 18, 1963 P. M-15 ********* Notes from West Maple Grove: Miss Anna Halvachek(sic) and Joe Kostecka from Grimms were united in marriage Tuesday, Nov. 4, at St. Mary's Church at Reedsville. A delicious supper was served for relatives and friends. The young couple will make their home on a farm in the Town of Franklin. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 6, 1919
ANNA KOUDELKA Mrs. Anna E. Koudelka, 83, of Cato, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc after a four weeks' illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Koudelka, nee Anna Carbon, was born at Branch Aug. 20, 1887, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Carbon. She was married to Thomas Koudelka Feb. 2, 1907. She is a member of St. Ann Altar Society of St. Mary Church, Reedsville. Survivors include a son, Dr. Thomas Koudelka, of Harrisonburg, Va., three daughters, Miss Veronica, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Olive Schoenaur and Mrs. Ann Campbell, of Milwaukee; three brothers, five sisters, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a Rosary will be recited by the St. Ann Society at 7:30 p.m. and a Parish vigil will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 19, 1971 ******** Reedsville: The marriage of Thos. Koudelka Jr., local agent for the C. & N.W. Ry Co., to Miss Anna Carbon of Branch is announced to take place Sunday morning. If congratulations are in order we extend our best wishes for a happy and prosperous future. Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 31, 1908 ******** Reedsville: The marriage of Thos. Koudelka Jr. and Miss Anna Carbon of Branch as announced in last week's issue of the "NEWS""" was solemnized at the Catholic Church Sunday morning. Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 7, 1908
THOMAS KOUDELKA Thomas Koudelka, 74, of Cato died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. Isadore Gosz, O. Praem, of St. Norbert College officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. Mr. Koudelka was born Aug. 8, 1886, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Thomas and Mary Kostechka Koudelka. He married Ann Carbon Feb. 2, 1908. He was employed as depot agent and telegrapher with the Chicago and North Western Railroad for 47 years before retiring in 1953. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church, of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the Order of Telegraph Operators. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Miss Veronica Koudelka of Reedsville and Mrs. Edward Schoenauer and Mrs. Jerome Campbell of Milwaukee; a son, Dr. Thomas Koudelka Jr., of Harrisburg, Va.; two brothers, Anton and Adolph of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Miss Marie Koudelka of Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 7, 1961 P. 21 ******** Reedsville: The marriage of Thos. Koudelka Jr., local agent for the C. & N.W. Ry Co., to Miss Anna Carbon of Branch is announced to take place Sunday morning. If congratulations are in order we extend our best wishes for a happy and prosperous future. Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 31, 1908 ******** Reedsville: The marriage of Thos. Koudelka Jr. and Miss Anna Carbon of Branch as announced in last week's issue of the "NEWS""" was solemnized at the Catholic Church Sunday morning. Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 7, 1908
VERONICA KOUDELKA Veronica Koudelka, 71, formerly of Reedsville, died early Saturday morning in Holy Family Skilled Nursing Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 7:15 p.m. Monday n Reedsville Funeral Home and 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Ms. Koudelka was born May 2, 1908, in Reedsville, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Carbon Koudelka. She was a housekeeper for Father William Koutnik, former pastor of St. Mary Church, Reedsville, for over 30 years. Survivors include a brother, Dr. Thomas Koudelka of Harrisonburg, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Schoenauer and Mrs. Ann Campbell, both of Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call in the Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Monday until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, June 24, 1979 P. 3
JOSEPH RALPH KRATZ Funeral services for Joseph Ralph Kratz, seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kratz, of 956 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, who died Saturday evening, were at 11 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home, the Rev. Adolph Dolezel officiating. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Survivors in addition to the parents, include the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kratz and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Krause. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 29, 1965 P. 25
LORETTA KREPLINE Mrs. Robert (Loretta) Krepline, 57, of Route 2, Brillion, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at her residence. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Friday in Reedsville Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Krepline, nee Loretta Knier, was born July 23, 1921, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Meyer Knier. She was married to Robert Krepline Sept. 9, 1947, in St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. They farmed in the Town of Rockland all their lives. He preceded her in death in 1976. She was a member of Christian Mothers of St. Mary parish. Survivors include a son, Paul at home; three daughters and a son-in-law, Margaret of Chilton, Lillian and Tom Thurow of Brillion, and Mary at home; four brothers, Wenzel Knier of St. Nazianz, Isadore Knier of St. Nazianz, August ier (sic) of Sheboygan, and Alex Knier of Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Ciske of Chilton and Mrs. Alex (Veronica) Wagner of Valders; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Thurow. Friends may call in the funeral home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. A parish vigil service will be conducted by Rev. Schneider at 7:30 p.m. A Christian Mothers rosary will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 13, 1979 P. 3
ROBERT KREPLINE Robert Krepline, 70, of the Town of Rockland, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Carl Buresh will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Krepline was born Oct. 18, 1905, in the town of Rockland, son of the late Robert and Bertha Peterman Krepline. He was a blacksmith and farmer all his life. He married Loretta Knier Sept. 9, 1947, at St. Nazianz. He was a member of St. Mary Holy Name Society and Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife and a son, (private); three daughters, (private); a brother, Theodore (Ted), of Colling and a sister, Mrs. Roland (Hilda) Haese, of Rt. 2, Brillion. A brother, Helmuth, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary service will be at 7:30 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and a prayer service at 8 p.m. by Father Buresh. Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 1976 P. 23
CAROLINE KUBALE Mrs. Caroline Kubale, 96, former Reedsville resident, died Friday evening in Holy Family Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in Reedsville Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kubale, nee Caroline Burich, was born Oct. 22, 1880, in the Town of Reedsville, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Kirck Burich. She was educated in St. Mary School and was married to John Kubale in 1911 in St. Mary Church. Mrs. Kubale was a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Cecilia Kubale of Luxemburg and Mrs. Lillian Brunner of Brillion, five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Her husband, a son and a daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Bible wake service will be 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, July 30, 1977 P. 3 ******** Marriage of John/Caroline Kubale Reedsville Items: At St. Mary's church Tuesday morning, at 8 o'clock Rev. Kolar pronounced the marriage vows of Mrs. Carrie Hickey and John Kubale. The bride wore a beautiful brown traveling suit and picture hat. She was attended by Miss Tony Burich of Rockland gowned in blue silk. The groom's attendant was Joe Burich. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the brides home after which they departed for a short wedding journey to Appleton and other northern towns. They will be at home to friends on the groom's farm in Rockland. Brillion News, Fri., Nov. 28, 1913 ******** (Note: This is Caroline's 2nd marriage, first to Thomas Hickey in 1902, he d. 1906)
CECILIA M. KUBALE Cecilia M. Kubale, 82, of Park Estate Home, Reedsville, died Monday, June 29, 1987 at her grandson's home in Morrison. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Father John Becker will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Kubale was born July 12, 1906 at Kennan, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Thomas and Caroline Hickey Kubale(sic). She was married to Clarence Kubale. Along with her husband she owned and operated Kubale's Tavern in Reedsville until the time of his death in 1965. Mrs. Kubale was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville and Reedsville Senior Citizens. Survivors include three grandchildren, Ron and Lynn Kubale, Doris Mae Kubale and Shirley Kubale; four great grandchildren, Lisa, Ronny Jr., Timmy and Robin and a sister, Lillian Brunner of Brillion. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1965, a son, Harold in 1969 and a brother. Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville after 4 p.m. Wednesday and on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. when family rites will be held. A parish vigil will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 30, 1987 page 15 ******* Notes from Reedsville: Mr. Clarence Kubale and Miss Cecilia Hickey were married Monday. They were attended by Miss Gertrude Kubale and Mr. Joe. Burich. A wedding dinner was served to the immediate family at the home of the bride. They will make their home here. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 20, 1924
CLARENCE KUBALE Clarence Kubale, 66, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Thursday at home of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be at 1:15 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. E. A. Radey, Manitowoc, uncle of the deceased, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kubale was born March 11, 1899, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Frank J. Kubale and Mrs. Mary Manlick Kubale. He married Cecelia Hickey March 17, 1934, and the couple owned and operated a tavern a mile and a half south of Reedsville. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Branch 80, and the Sea Gulls Club. He is survived by his wife; a son, (private); his mother, Mrs. Mary Kubale, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Ottelien, Mrs. Emil Wimmer and Mrs. Joseph Wachal, of Reedsville; two brothers, Raymond, of Luxemburg and Earl of Indianapolis, Ind.; and three grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 10, 1965 P. 14 ******** Notes from Reedsville: Mr. Clarence Kubale and Miss Cecilia Hickey were married Monday. They were attended by Miss Gertrude Kubale and Mr. Joe. Burich. A wedding dinner was served to the immediate family at the home of the bride. They will make their home here. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 20, 1924
FRANK KUBALE Frank J. Kubale, 78 (photo), former official of the town of Rockland, died suddenly Tuesday morning at his Reedsville home. Mr. Kubale was born in 1872 in the town of Rockland, and in 1896 married the former Miss Mary Manlick. He was a tavern keeper in the town of Rockland 54 years before moving to Reedsville in 1937. In 1946 Mr. and Mrs. Kubale celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Kubale served 16 years as town clerk of Rockland and was justice of the peace there 30 years. A member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin 50 years, he was treasurer of that group 25 years. He was also a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary's Catholic church, Reedsville, and the Knights of St. George. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday, March 30 at the Reedsville cooperative funeral home, Reedsville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church, Reedsville, Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Ottelien and Mrs. Joseph Wachal, both of Reedsville and Mrs. Emil Wimmer of Ogden, Wis.; three sons, Clarence of Rockland, Raymond of Luxemburg, Wis., and Earl of Janesville, Wis.; two brothers, Joseph and John, both of Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. Wenzel Barta of Reedsville, Mrs. John Radey of Franklin, and Mrs. John Dumer?? of Kewaunee; 11 grandchildren and three great grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 27, 1951 P. 2
JOHN KUBALE John M. Kubale, 85, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 am Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kubale was born Apr. 25, 1888 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kubale. He married Caroline Burich at Reedsville. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Kubale of Luxemburg and Mrs. Martin S. Brunner of Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Dittmer of Kewaunee and Mrs. Francis Barta of Manitowoc; three grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Wednesday where a wake service will be at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 4, 1973 page 3 ******** (25 Apr 1888/Sep 1973/SSDI) ******** Marriage of John/Caroline Kubale Reedsville Items: At St. Mary's church Tuesday morning, at 8 o'clock Rev. Kolar pronounced the marriage vows of Mrs. Carrie Hickey and John Kubale. The bride wore a beautiful brown traveling suit and picture hat. She was attended by Miss Tony Burich of Rockland gowned in blue silk. The groom's attendant was Joe Burich. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the brides home after which they departed for a short wedding journey to Appleton and other northern towns. They will be at home to friends on the groom's farm in Rockland. Brillion News, Fri., Nov. 28, 1913 ******** (Note: This is Caroline's 2nd marriage, first to Thomas Hickey in 1902, he d. 1906)
JOSEPH KUBALE Joseph Kubale, 68 (photo), Reedsville tavernkeeper for more than 40 years, died Monday of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Rockland in 1882 and in 1927 married Miss Josephine Novak. He established a tavern in the village in 1909. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the St. Mary congregation and Catholic Family. Survivors are his wife; four sons, (private); three daughters, (private); brother, John of Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. John Radey of Taus, Mrs. John Dittmer of Kewaunee and Mrs. Wenzel Barta of Reedsville; and three grandchildren. A son, Lt. Edward Kubale, was killed in World War II in 1944. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 13, 1951 P. 2
JOSEPHINE KUBALE Josephine Kubale, 88, died suddenly and peacefully at her home Sunday afternoon, November 24, while visiting with her daughters. Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday at Wieting Funeral Home and 10:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Her grandson, Father Tim Coonen, OMI, of Terrance, British Columbia, Canada, will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Kubale was born February 4, 1897 in the Town of Rockland, one of twenty-one children of John and Catherine Strouf Novak. She married William Kubale on July 1, 1919. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1924, leaving her with three small sons. On November 7, 1927 she married Joseph Kubale and together they operated a tavern in Reedsville until his death on November 21, 1951. Mrs. Kubale was a lifelong member of St. Mary Parish, Reedsville, charter member of St. Anne Christian Mothers Society, past president of Catholic Knights Branch No. 80, Kubale-O'Connell V.F.W. Auxiliary Post No. 6179, Gosz-Novak American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 199, and past member of Gold Star Mothers. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Dorothy and Robert and Frances of Green Bay, William and Harriette of Rochelle, Illinois, and Bernard and Mary of Milwaukee; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn and Willard Coonen of Brillion, Dorothy and Ronald Reinke and Barbara and Robert Muelemans of Reedsville; a sister, Julia Stengl of Antigo; 23 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, first born son, Lt. Edward Kubale who was killed in action in World War II on April 8, 1944, two grandchildren, eight sisters, eleven brothers including her twin brother, Joseph. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 4 pm Tuesday until 10 am Wednesday when family rites will be held; V.F.W. service at 7 pm Tuesday evening, parish vigil at 8 pm conducted by Father John Becker and American Legion Auxiliary Service at 8:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 25, 1985 page 3 ******** (Feb 04 1897/Nov 1985/SSDI)
MARY KUBALE Mrs. Frank J. Kubale, 89, of Reedsville, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. E. A. Radey, pastor of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, a nephew, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kubale was born Oct. 16, 1877, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Wencel and Barbara Pieschel Manlick. She was married to Frank Kubale Nov. 10, 1896, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clark Mills. She and her husband operated a tavern and dance hall in the Town of Rockland. They retired in 1947 and located at Reedsville. He preceded her in death in 1951. Mrs. Kubale was a member of St. Ann Christian Mother's Society. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Marie) Ottelien, Mrs. Emil (Gertrude) Wimmer and Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Wachal, of Reedsville; two sons, Raymond, of Luxemburg and Earl of Appleton; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Van Der Louis, of Reedsville; 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A son preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Monday where the Rev. Adolph Dolezel will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 9, 1967 P. 3
KENNETH R. KUETHER Kenneth "Kenny" Kuether, age 71, of 519 Madison St., Reedsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2000 at St. Vincent Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2000 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Reedsville. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. He was born on October 9, 1928 in Sheboygan, son of the late Carl and Adeline (Steckmesser) Kuether. He married Virginia Kadow on August 12, 1953, in Reedsville. He served four years in the Air Force in England, then he ran the Kuether-Kadow Meat Market in Reedsville for 10 years. He worked at Cher-Make Sausage Co., in Manitowoc, Sell-Even Industries in Reedsville and started his own Custom Craft Wood Products until he retired. Kenny was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville, the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus of Reedsville, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of Manitowoc and a member of the Reedsville Village Board for many years. He enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and had his own polka band, managing the Ken Kuether Orchestra for over 20 years. Kenny is survived by his wife, Virginia; two twin daughters, Susan (Steve) Toepel, Kiel and Cindy (Randy) Sohn, Howards Grove; four grandchildren, Ryan and Courtney Toepel, Kiel and Katie and Danny Sohn, Howards Grove; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill (Nan) Kuether, Easley, S.C., Bob (Edith) Kuether, Beaumont, Tx. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and a special friend, Pat Ourada, Reedsville. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, July 6, 2000 - page A2
VIRGINIA KUETHER Virginia M. Kuether, age 84 of New Holstein, formerly of Reedsville, died on Saturday August 18, 2012 at Willow Park Assisted Living. She was born on September 13, 1927 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Art & Marie (Lensmire) Kadow. On August 12, 1953 she married Kenneth Kuether at St. Mary's in Reedsville. Virginia taught school in the Reedsville School District for over 45 years. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband Ken on July 5, 2000 and a brother-in- law Bill Kuether. Mass of Chrisitan burial will be held on Tuesday August 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Timothy Brandt will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Reedsville. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:00-10:45 a.m. with mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.wietingfuneralhome.com Herald Times Reporter, August 2012
CHARLES KUGLE Charles Kugle, 59, of Reedsville, died Saturday afternoon of a heart attack suffered while ice fishing on Lake Winnebago. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will be the celebrant at the solemn requiem high Mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kugle was born Sept. 1, 1900, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late Michael and Caroline Forst Kugle. He married the former Clara Wachal June 14, 1921, at Kellnersville. He was associated with his brother, Edward, in the Reedsville Motor Car Co. since 1919. Mr. Kugle was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church, a charter member of the Reedsville Lions Club and held a lifetime membership in the Reedsville Sportsmen's Club. He was also a member of Manitwooc Eagles Aerie 7??, Manitowoc Elks Lodge 687, Manitowoc Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, Manitowoc Sea Gulls and on the national, state and county Deputy Sheriff's Assn. Mr. Kugle was Fire Chief of the Reedsville Fire Dept. from 1927 until 1952. He served 10 years as director of the Wisconsin Fire Chiefs Assn. and also was a past president of the Volunteer Firemen's Safety League which includes more than 28 departments in Northeastern Wisconsin. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Survivors include the wife and two brothers, Joseph of Rt. 1, Denmark and Edward of Reedsville. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Monday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock and at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 1, 1960
CLARA KUGLE Mrs. Charles Kugle, 64, of Reedsville died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Clara Wachal was born Feb. 5, 1899, at Kellnersville, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Krall Wachal. She was married June 14, 1921, to Charles Kugle at Kellnersville. She was a member of the Christian Mother and Altar societies of her church. She was also a member of the Reedsville-Wayside Sportsmen's Club. Her husband died in 1960. Among survivors are three sisters, Mrs. William Havlichek and Mrs. John Peroutka of Francis Creek and Mrs. William Kasbohn of Clintonville; three brothers, Alvin of Manitowoc, Quirin of Francis Creek and Joseph of Reedsville and 17 nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, March 4, 1963 P. M-13
JEFFREY KUGLE Jeffrey J. Kugle, age 36, of 1107 S. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, August 30, 1993, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Mary's Catholic church, Reedsville. Fr. Nicholas Johannes will officiate with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Reedsville. Military Graveside Services by the Gosz Novak Legion Post No. 199. He was born October 10, 1956, in Reedsville, son of Roman and Audrey Lippet Kugle, of Manitowoc. He attended schools in Reedsville and graduated from the high School there. He served in the United States Navy in Panama and the Mediterranean for 3 years. He was employed at the Insulation and Supply Co., Manitowoc, for 2 years. He was the co-owner of Kugle's Keg, Reedsville. He is survived by his parents of Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Nancy Kugle, Madison, John and Lori Kugle, Oconomowoc, William and Sue Kugle, DePere; nieces and nephews, Cara and Alex Kugle, Madison, Crystal Kugle, Ocomowoc(sic), Nicholas and Andrew, DePere, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. at the church. A prayer service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. by Fr. Nicholas Johannes. In leiu (sic) of flowers a memorial has been established in his name. Herald Times Reporter, August 31, 1993 P. A2
ROMAN KUGLE Roman "Buster" Kugle, age 82, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at St. Mary's Next Step Felician Village in Manitowoc surrounded by family and his special friend, Mark Jens. Roman was born on April 7, 1928, in Manitowoc county to the late Frank and Emily (Konop) Kugle. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School in 1946. On Oct. 27, 1951, he married Audrey (Lippert) Kugle at St. Mary's Catholic church in Reedsville. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and trained as a medic. While in the Navy, he played baseball and basketball at Great Lakes, Ill., San Diego, Calif., and Corpus Christi, Texas. After his honorable discharge in 1948, he returned to Reedsville where he was employed by the Reedsville Cooperative Furniture Store and Funeral Home until 1950 when he was recalled to active duty and was assigned to the U.S. Naval Hospital as a medic in Corpus Chrisit, Texas. Following his service there, he and Audrey returned to Reedsville to begin a family and resume his employment at the Reedville Cooperative for the next 38 years. In 1981, he opened and operated Kugle's Kitchen for two years at which time he sold the business and was hired by the Reedsville School District as head custodian for the high school where he remained for six years. In 1988, Roman and Audrey moved to Manitowoc where Roman was employed by the Jens Family Funeral Home until 2007 when health problems forced him to retire at age 78. Roman had many accomplishments in his lifetime. He played on baseball teams in the Manitowoc County and Eastern Wisconsin leagues, starting as a first baseman or catcher. He was expecially proud of the fact he started the youth basketball program at St. Mary's School in Reedsville and coached the St. Mary's Cougars for 11 years in the Manitowoc County Catholic League. He was also a member of the 1946 Reedsville High School State championship basketball team and was a first team all-state guard. He was a charter member of the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984. Roman served as a trustee and president for the village of Reedsville, served on the Reedsville School Board and was a former member of the Reedsville Sportsmen Club. He was also past president of both the Reedsville Lions and the Manitowoc Lions clubs. During his younger years, Roman enjoyed spending time fishing and boating with his family at the family cottage in Little Sturgeon. He also enjoyed spending time with his deer-hunting buddies at "Rustic Acres," their cabin in Pembine. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife's parents; his son: Jeffrey Kugle in 1993; one nephew: Tim Glasow in 2007; three sisters and five brothers-in- law: Marge (Ray) Wanek, Genevieve (Bernard) Brennen, Josephine (Joseph) Brennen, Neil Lonzo and James Glasow. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo, North 14th Street and Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Chrisitan Burial. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Reedville (sic). Military graveside services will be accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post 659. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo from 5 to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday at church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The Kugle family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. (private) and his staff, (private), for all the care and concern shown to Roman throughout the years. Also, an appreciation to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, UW Hospital and Clinic Transplant Team and staff, Shady Lane Rehabiliatation Center and to St. Mary's Next Step where he spend his final days. We would also like to thank the home care team of (private). And most importantly, thank you to (private), who gave the gift of life to his father by donating a kidney in 2001. Audrey and her family would like to thank (private) from the Jens, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home for all their devotion to Buster. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin or the donor's charity of choice. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 21, 2011
EMILY Z. LENSMEYER Mrs. Emily Z. Lensmeyer, 95, formerly of 2000 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, June 28, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, and 11 a.m at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by Rev. Roy J. Geenen and Rev. Harold Berryman. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Mrs. Lensmeyer was born October 7, 1889, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Boehm Zahorik. Mrs. Lensmeyer was educated in the Town of Franklin School and graduated from Oshkosh Normal School. She married Michael Lensmeyer on October 18, 1920, at Francis Creek. He preceded her in death December 4, 1957. Mrs. Lensmeyer taught in the Town of Franklin for many years and had been a deputy Register of Deeds. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, and an original member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Mary Church, Reedsville. Survivors include three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Daniel Zahorik of West Allis, Edward and Viola Zahorik of Cato and Arthur and Florence Zahorik of Milwaukee; two sisters, Catherine J. Zahorik of Wauwatosa and Loretta Zahorik of Highland Park, Illinois; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ida Zahorik of Whitelaw, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph M., Harry, and Louis. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of services. Prayer service 7:30 Sunday evening by Rev. Roy J. Geenen. Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 1984 P. 3 ******** Miss Emily Zahorik and Mr. Michael Lensmeier were united in marriage at Francis Creek Monday morning. Miss Loretta Zahorik and Harry Zahorik were the attendants. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents in Cato. The bride is a daughter of Register of Deeds, Jos. Zahorik and has been in the office with him ever since he was first elected to the office. She is a young lady of many graces of mind and person and will prove to be truly a helpmate and companion by the husband she has chosen to honor with her hand. The groom is a carpenter contractor at present at Kaukauna, where he has several contracts. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 21, 1920
MICHAEL LENSMEYER Michael W. Lensmeyer, 83, of Reedsville, died at his home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:15 am Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born April 28, 1889 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late John and Anna Aspen Lensmeyer. On Oct. 18, 1920 he married the former Emily Zahorik. He was employed as a carpenter and was a county deputy sheriff. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church. Survivors include his wife, brother, Frank of Kellnersville; two sister, Mrs. Anna Remiker and Mrs. Clara Haas of Manitowoc and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 9 am Sunday at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 2 pm and at 8:15 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Dec. 6, 1957 page 15 ********* Miss Emily Zahorik and Mr. Michael Lensmeier were united in marriage at Francis Creek Monday morning. Miss Loretta Zahorik and Harry Zahorik were the attendants. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents in Cato. The bride is a daughter of Register of Deeds, Jos. Zahorik and has been in the office with him ever since he was first elected to the office. She is a young lady of many graces of mind and person and will prove to be truly a helpmate and companion by the husband she has chosen to honor with her hand. The groom is a carpenter contractor at present at Kaukauna, where he has several contracts. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 21, 1920
CHARLES LINZMEIER Charles Linzmeier, Sr., 89, of 536 Mill St., Reedsville, died Friday December 27, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. John Becker will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Linsmeier was born May 20, 1896 at Luxemburg, son of the late Charles and Mary Treml Linzmeier. He married Margaret Simonar on November 9, 1929 at Sturgeon Bay. He farmed for many years and also worked at Manitowoc Ship Yards for 16 years. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. He was also a member of Kubale-O'Connell V.F.W. Post 6179. Survivors include 10 sons, Clarence of Manitowoc, Albert of Reedsville, Robert of DePere, Tony of Manitowoc, George of Cato, Donald of Reedsville, Michael of Darboy, Richard of Brillion, James of Dyckesville and Charles Jr. of Two Rivers; three daughters, Laura, Dorothy and Frances of Manitowoc; 38 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Esther Newmes of Luxemburg. He was preceded in death by his wife on May 15, 1975, a son, Lawrence, a grandson, Robert Jr., two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 4 pm Sunday and until 10:30 am Monday when family rites will be held. Parish vigil at 7:30 pm Sunday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Dec. 29, 1985 page 3
CLARENCE J. LINZMEIER Clarence J. Linzmeier, age 73, of 728 N. 4th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, July 5, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8th, 1995, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Ronald Guillette will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. He was born May 8, 1922, in Kewaunee, son of the late Charles and Margaret (Simoner) Linzmeier. Clarence was employed at the Holiday House in Manitowoc. Survivors include three sisters, Laura, Dorothy, Frances, all of Manitowoc; eight brothers and six sisters-in-law, Anthony of Manitowoc, Albert of Reedsville, Robert and Betty of DePere, George and Rita of Cato, Michael and Betty of Darboy, Richard and Virginia of Combined Locks, James and Judy of Dykesville, Charles and Rita of Menasha. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Donald. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. God opened the door for us to take over his guardianship, and on Janaury 31, 1995, we took Clarence under our wing to help and cherish Him. Now on July 5, 1995, God decided to open another door to guide him and to cherish him in Heaven forever. We would like to express our deepest appreciation to the Holiday House, the Woerfel Home, Close to Home Group Home, Senior Citizens, and the Critical Care Unit and the chaplain staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 1995 P. A2
DONALD M. LINZMEIER Donald M. Linzmeier, age 60, of Luxemburg, formerly of Reedsville, died Tuesday, August 16, 1994, at Linzmeier Home Care, Luxemburg. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 18, 1994, 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. William O'Brien will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. He was born October 23, 1933, in Kewaunee County, son of the late Charles and Margaret Simoner Linzmeier. Donald worked on the Willert Dickert farm in Reedsville for 22 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville. Survivors include three sisters, Laura, Dorothy and Frnaces, all of Manitowoc; nine brothers and six sisters-in-law, Clarence and Anthony, both of Manitowoc, Albert, Reedsvile, Robert and Betty, DePere, George and Rita, Valders, Michael and Betty, Darboy, Richard and Virginia, Combined Locks, James and Judy, Luxemburg, Charles and Rita, Menasha. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lawrence. Friends may call at the church in Reedsville on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Weiting Funeral Home, Reedsville is assisting the famiy with the arrangements. The family would like to thank Loraine Dickert and her family for all the love and care they gave to Donny during his stay with them. They would like to thank the staff of Linzmeier Home Care Center for the last five years of loving care to Donny. Herald Times Reporter, August 17, 1994 P. A2
DOROTHY B. LINZMEIER Dorothy Linzmeier, age 75, of Wildwood Estates in Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. She was born on July 16, 1932, in Luxemburg, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Simonar) Linzmeier. She worked at the Holiday House in Manitowoc for over 40 years. She was a member of Holy Family Parish in Brillion and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents: Margaret and Charles; and four brothers: Laurence, Clarence, Donald and Robert. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Mathew Simonar will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Reedsville. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff at Woerful Hall, Fieldcrest Manor and Wildwood Estates for the love and care given to Dorothy throughout the years. Also, thanks to Dr. (private) and the staff on third floor at Aurora Hospice for all their care and concern for Dorothy and the family. Herald Times Reporter, July 24, 2007
LAURA M. LINZMEIER Laura Linzmeier, age 86, of Manitowoc, died on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Northridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. She was born on Jan. 16, 1924, in Luxemburg, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Simonar) Linzmeier. She worked at the Holiday House in Manitowoc for more than 40 years. Laura was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion and the Manitowoc Senior Center. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents: Margaret and Charles; four brothers: Laurence, Clarence, Donald and Robert; and a sister: Dorothy. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Matt Simonar will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass on Tuesday. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff at Northridge for all the love and care given to Laura throughout the years, and to all the hospice personnel for their kindness and concern for Laura and the family. Also, special thanks to Rev. Simonar for his prayers and concerns. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 14, 2010
MARGARET LINZMEIER Mrs. Margaret Linzmeier Sr., 76, of 536 Mill St., Reedsville, died Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Karl Buresh will officiate with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Mrs. Linzmeier, nee Margaret Simonar, was born Dec. 5, 1898 at Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Emil and Catherine Simonar. She was married to Charles Linzmeier Nov. 9, 1920 at Sturgeon Bay. Survivors include her husband, 11 sons, (private); three daughters, (private); four sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Mullen of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Naomi Hudson of Green Bay, Mrs. Clarence (Agnes) Bahbit of Sturgeon Bay, and Mrs. Melvin (Regma) Stika of Algoma; 38 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Friday afternoon, where a parish prayer service will be at 8 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, May 16, 1975 P. 15
GRETCHEN LONG 14-Year-Old Girl Struck by Car on Highway, Dies Had Been in Ditched Auto Gretchen Long Accident Victim One person was fatally injured and two others were hurt slightly in an unusual traffic accident about 11:50 p.m. Monday a mile east of here on Highway 10.... Victim of the accident was Gretchen M. Long, 14, of Reedsville, who died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen, who investigated along with county traffic officers, said death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage resulting from skull fractures. She also suffered crushing injuries to the chest and abdomen and broken legs. (paragraphs not transcribed about others involved) Says Lights Not on Siebert, accompanied by his wife and young son, told officers that he was approaching from the east over the crest of a hill and did not see the dark colored Hart vehicle because it had no lights. He said he attempted to pull to the right when he saw a piece of red clothing apparently worn by the Long girl. Investigation revealed that Hart and a 16 year old boy from Green Bay were taking the Kirwan girl to her home before the accident. However, they missed the turnoff at County Trunk H and in attempting to turn around the car ran backwards into the ditch. Hart said the 16 year old had been driving prior to the accident but that Hart got behind the steering wheel after the car went into the ditch. Several of the occu- pants got out of the vehicle as Hart seated himself in the driver's position. Hart told police that he gunned the motor and finally succeeded in running the car onto the highway into the path of the Siebert vehicle. The Long girl was reportedly running alongside the Hart car in an attempt to enter it when the collision occurred. The 16 year old was said to be standing in the ditch while the Kirwan girl was sitting next to Hart in the front seat. (paragraphs not transcribed about other parties) Funeral Friday Funeral services for the Long girl will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday at the Reedsville Funeral home and 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Aug. 11, 1943, in Eau Claire, Wis., daughter of Mrs. Lillian Long Brunner and the late Wesley Long. She was a freshman in Reedsville High School. Her father died in 1944. Survivors include her mother, stepfather, (ink blot) Brunner of Reedsville; two brothers (private); a sister (private); two stepbrothers (private); maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kubale of Reedsville; and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Laura Long of New Franken, Wis. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 13, 1958 pp. 1, 2M
MARY BETH MAYERL A mass of the angels was held at 9 o'clock this morning for Mary Beth Mayerl, 2-1/2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Mayerl, 400 Plank road, Kaukauna. She was born in Kaukauna March 16, 1956. The child died at 6:30 a.m. at Madison after a 3-month illness. Services were at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, with burial at Reedsville. The Greenwood Funeral home was in charge. Survivors, besides the parents, include a brother, (private), and a sister, (private), both at home, and her maternal grandfather, William Kabat, Reedsville. Appleton Post Crescent, Monday, November 24, 1958 P. 44
DONNA MCDONOUGH Donna McDonough, age 68, of 409 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral Mass will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2000, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Reedsville. Rev. Tom Long will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. She was born June 18, 1932, in Green Bay, daughter of the late George and Tess (Brick) Barnard. She was married August 6, 1955, to Thomas McDonough in Reedsville. Donna was a member of St. Mary St. Patrick Congregation in Reedsville and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Joe Levash, Brillion; two grandchildren, Jason and James Levash, Brillion; one brother, Donald "Bro" Barnard, Reedsville; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ray and Doris McDonough, Escanaba, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tom on July 24, 1994; and one sister-in-law, Jan Barnard. Friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Church in Reedsville on Monday from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 26, 2000 P. A2
THOMAS F. MCDONOUGH Thomas F. McDonough, age 77, of 409 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, passed away Sunday, July 24, 1994, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. Funeral Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 1994, at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville. Rev. Nicholas Johannes officiating with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. He was born August 11, 1916, in Escanaba, Mich., son of the late Edward and Venla Starrine McDonough. He was married to Donna Barnard on August 6, 1955, at St. Mary's Reedsville. Tom served in the United States Air Force during World War II, from 1941 to 1946. He then taught at Reedsville High School, until his retirement in 1987. In 1992, Tom was chosen Citizen of the Year in Reedsville. He was a member of the National Education Association, Reedsville Lions Club, and the Reedsville American Legion Post. Survivors include his wife, Donna; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Joe Levash, Brillion; two grandsons Jason and James; a brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Doris McDonough, Escanaba, Mich.; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Jan Barnard, Reedsville, he is further survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday when services will be held. Herald Times Reporter, July 25, 1994 P. A2
FRANCIS H. MCFARLANE Francis McFarlane, 76, a former Reedsville resident, died Tuesday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. McFarlane was born Jan. 26, 1893, and was a veteran of World War I. He was employed at Allis-Chalmer Mfg. Co., Milwaukee. Survivors include three cousins. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Thursday where memorial services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 11, 1969 P. 29
MARY MCFARLANE Mrs. Mary Mac Farlane(sic), 97, of Reedsville, died at 8 am Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 am Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. MacFarlane was born June 19, 1864 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late James and Annie McGrail McGurty. She was married to William MacFarlane. She was an honorary member of St. Anne Altar Society of St. Mary Church. Friends may call after 2 pm Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home, where the rosary will be recited at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Jan. 8, 1962 page 13
AUDREY MEISSNER Mrs. Robert Meissner, 26, of Reedsville, died unexpectedly Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient overnight. Mrs. Meissner was born Audrey Krall at Valders March 22, 1935, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Krall. She was graduated from Valders High School in 1953 and was married to Mr. Meissner Sept. 29, 1956. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Ricky and Neal, and a daughter, Susan, at home; parents, four sisters, Mrs. Carol Salutz of Manitowoc, Mrs. Elmer Sheehy of Maple Grove, Mrs. John Fitzgerald of Newton and Mrs. Marvin Brandl of Valders; and a brother, Eugene Krall of Valders. Funeral arrangements will be announced Friday by Reedsville Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 7, 1961 P. 25 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Meissner, 26, of Reedsville, who died unexpectedly Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 8, 1961 P. 17 ******** (22 Mar 1935/Dec 1961/SSDI)
CHARLES MEISSNER Charles F. Meissner, 58, of Cato, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home with burial in St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery, Reedsville. He was born Nov. 17, 1900, son of Rudolph and the late Emma Zeddies Meissner. He married the former Lillian Menza Oct. 15, 1923, at Francis Creek and had been engaged in the tavern business for 28 years. He was a member of the Manitowoc Tavern League and Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706. Survivors include his wife, father, Rudolph Sr., two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Neubert and Mrs. Robin Glishmann of Manitowoc; a son, Robert of Oshkosh; four daughters, Mrs. John Lorrigan and Mrs. Donald Weber of Reedsville, Mrs. John Laughlin of Kewaunee and Mary and Louis at home; seven brothers, Edwin and Henry of Two Rivers, Roland, Harvey and Wilmar of Shoto, Rudolph Jr., of Manitowoc and Clarence of Cudahy and 16 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1958 P. 17
ROBERT MEISSNER Robert W. Meissner, age 78, a Brillion area resident, died Tuesday evening, November 1, 2011, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Bob was born on March 29, 1933, in Shoto, son of the late Charles and Lillian (Menza) Meissner. He was a 1951 graduate of Reedsville High School. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955 during the Korean War. He received his bachelors in education from Oshkosh Teachers College and master in history and economics from UW-Milwaukee. He married the former Audrey Krall in 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. She preceded him in death on December 7, 1961. He then married the former Dorothy Schneider Glaeser on December 28, 1963 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on April 25, 2004. Bob was principal of Reedsville High School from 1960 until 1970. In the late 1960s, he joined with athletic and scholastic leaders from the surrounding communities to develop a plan for the formation of the Olympian Conference. Bob became executive vice-president of the John Miller Supply Company in St. Nazianz from 1970 until 1985. In 1985, he became the North American sales manager for the Knight Mfg. Corporation in Broadhead, WI and served the company until his retirement in 1997. Bob was a member of Holy Family Parish in Brillion, the American Legion Gosz-Novak Post #199 of Reedsville, a former member of the Reedsville Lions Club and a 2006 enshrinee of the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame. Bob and his wife Dorothy enjoyed traveling, especially to Jamaica and Spain. He enjoyed being the field announcer for Reedsville Panther Football and being Master of Ceremonies for many Reedsville Athletic Banquets and the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame Banquets. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Nieces, nepehws, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Lillian Meissner; his stepfather: John Sheehy; his first wife: Audrey; his second wife: Dorothy; one daughter, Sue Ebert; one sister: Lois Licht; three brothers-in-law: Jack Lorrigan; John Laughrin; Deacon Don Schneider. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday November 4, 2011, at Holy Family Parish in Brillion. Rev. Timothy Brandt will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial on Saturday at St. Mary's Cemetery in Reedsville at 11:00 a.m. Military graveside rites will be accorded by American Legion Gosz-Novak Post #199 of Reedsville. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of Mass at 7:00 p.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc is serving the Meissner family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Bob's family would like to thank the entire staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center especially Dr. Matthew Campbell for their compassionate loving and professional care extended to Dad during his illness. Your thoughfulness is most appreciated. Herald Times Reporter
VERONICA MESSMAN Mrs. Veronica C. Messman, 53, a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, December 28, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Reedsville. Mrs. Messman was born June 22, 1927, at Reedsville, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Chizek Jerabek. She grew up and was educated at Reedsville moving to Manitowoc where she resided. She was formerly employed in the Manitowoc area. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Daniel Becker, of 7903 Paririe Lane, Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Victor (Marie) Hynek of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Clarence (Grace) Bartel of Hilbert, and two granddaughters (private) Three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a prayer service will be held at 8 o'clock by Deacon William Klein. Herald Times Reporter, December 29, 1980 P.3
BARBARA ANN MEULEMANS Barbara Ann "Coo-See" Meulemans, age 71, of 643 Manitowoc St. Reedsville, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, Nov. 5. She was born Oct. 15, 1932, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Novak) Kubale. She married Robert Meulemans on June 30, 1962, in Reedsville. Barb graduated from Reedsville High School and the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh. She taught English at both Chilton and Kiel High Schools for over 32 years and was head of forensics and the English Department at Kiel High School. Barb was honored as Kiel's Citizen of The Year in 1997. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion, American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 199 of Reedsville, was currently vice president of the Catholic Knights Branch No. 80 of Reedsville and was a founding member of the Reedsville Alumni Association. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Barb was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bob, on May 30, 1995, brothers, Edward Kubale, Bill (Harriette) Kubale, and Bob Kubale, a sister-in- law Mary Kubale, a brother-in-law Ron Reinke, her mother-in-law and father-in- law Marie and Emil Meulemans, in-laws Helen (Glenn) Johnson and Jim Meulemans. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tue. Nov. 10, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Revs. Tim Coonen and Matt Simonar will officiate. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Mon. from 4 to 8 p.m. and then at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 Monday evening at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 8, 2009
ROBERT MEULEMANS Robert E. Meulemans, age 58, of 643 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2, 1995, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Ronald Guillette will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Bob was born June 7, 1936, in Wayside, son of Emil Meulemans and the late Marie (Nienhaus) Meulemans. He married Barbra (sic) Kubale on June 30, 1962, in Reedsville. Bob was a graduate of the class of 1954 from Reedsville High School. He served in the United States Army as an M.P. from 1954-1956. He then worked for the Reedsville Co-op for many years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic church, Reedsville, a charter and life member of Amvets #1032, and the Rockea Hunting club. Survivors include his wife, Barbra (sic); his father, Emil, Manitowoc; two sons, Jeff, Reedsville, Mike, Holland, Mich.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and George Reitmeyer, Whitelaw, Helen and Glenn Johnson, Manitowoc; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jim, Manitowoc, Jack and Pat, Manitowoc, Terry and Donna, Reedsville; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kathryn and Bill Coonen, Brillion, Dorothy and Ron Reinke, Reedsville; four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Larry and Dottie Kubale and Bob and Fran Kubale, all of Green Bay; Bill Kubla, Rochelle, Ill., Bernard and Mary Kubale, Milwaukee. Friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, on Friday from 3 p.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 1995 P. A2
HAROLD J. MEYER Harold J. Meyer, age 80, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, died on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. He was born on June 4, 1927, in the town of Maple Grove, son of the late Theodore and Ella (Collins) Meyer. He married Patricia Kiel on Nov. 22, 1949, at Kellnersville. He served in the United States Army in World War II from 1945 to 1946. He did construction work and was a part-time farmer. He also delivered the Lakeshore Chronicle and worked at 141 Racetrack for many years. He was a member of the VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tari Ellen; two brothers, Robert and Theodore Jr., his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Norman and Mildred Kiel; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Donna and Clarence Zipperer, LeRoy Andersen, Edward Blahnik and Richard Grall. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4 p.m. on Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 18, 2008
PATRICIA L. MEYER Patricia L. Meyer, 84, of Chilton Care Center, formerly of Reedsville, died on January 30, 2015. The funeral was Tuesday at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville with the Rev. Richard Klingeisen officiating and burial at Holy Family Cemetery in Reedsville. Patricia was born on December 9, 1930 in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Norman and Mildred Andres Kiel. She married the late Harold Meyer on November 22, 1949 in Kellnersville. Patricia graduated from Valders High School in 1948. She was the first female mail carrier and retired from the Reedsville Post Office on December 9, 1990 after 21 years of service. She was also the co-founder and was actively involved in the Lakeshore Food Co-op and worked at the 141 Speedway for many years. After her retirement she delivered the Lakeshore Chronicle. Survivors include her children and grandchildren and their spouses, Kathy and Allen Klingeisen of Reedsville and their children, Barry, Tina, Kim and Christopher; Judy Rusch of Reedsville and her children, Michelle and Jody and Shane; Randy and Nancy Meyer of Kaukauna and their children, Kevin and Kristy, and Carrie and Shaun; Christie Kane of Green Bay and her children, Jeremy and Sara, Jason and Jeanette, Bridget and Joe and Brittney and Justin; Lori Kiekhaefer of Manitowoc and her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Daniel; Kelly Meyer of Sheboygan, Tracy and William Zinkel of Brillion and their grandchildren, Michael, Rachel, Billie Jo and Blair and Tori. She is further survived by 22 great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Ellen Kiel of Reedsville, a brother, Terry Kiel of St. Nazianz; a special friend, Beth; sisters- in-law, Shirley Blahnik of Kellnersville and June Meyer of Illinois as well as many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband,, Harold; a daughter, Tari Ellen; a son-in- law, Randall Rusch; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Jean Stevens and Donna and Clarance Zipperer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard and LaVerne Grall, Robert Meyer, Theodore Meyer Jr., Wayne and Diane Meyer, LeRoy and Catherine Anderson and Edward Blahnik. Valders Journal, Feb. 5, 2015
TARI ELLEN MEYER Tari Ellen Meyer, 10, of Rt. 2. Reedsville, died Friday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Tari Ellen was born May 29, 1962, at Grimms, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Harold Meyer. She was a fifth grade student at Reedsville Public School. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Mantiowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 10, 1973
JACKSON JOHN MUHOWSKI Jackson John Muhowski, infant son of Jake and Sara Muhowski, was rejoined with the other half of his heart. He died on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Children's Hospital of Milwaukee. Jackson was born on Sept. 12, 2006, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Jackson was here a short time and touched many people. He died peacefully in the arms of his mother, surrounded by the family that loved him. Survivors include his parents: Jake and Sara (Bauknecht) Muhowski; and sister: Molly, of Reedsville; grandparents: Larry and Barb Bauknecht, Goodlettsville, Tenn.; Mark and Rose Lensmeyer, Whitelaw; and Gerald Muhowski, Arizona; three uncles: Rob Bauknecht, Chilton; Matt (Kaye) Bauknecht, Reedsville; and Allen Muhowski and special friend, Corrie, Manitowoc; one aunt: Crystal Lensmeyer, Whitelaw; four cousins: Riley, Madison, Julia and Sarah; great-grandparents: Cathy Muhowski, Manitowoc; Rudy and Cecelia Ourada, Reedsville; Paul and Darlene Shimek, Whitelaw; and Clara Lensmeyer, Manitowoc. Jackson was preceded in death and was greeted by: Great-grandma and grandpa Bauknecht; Great-grandpa Muhowski; and Great-grandpa Lensmeyer. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 25, 2007, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. David Zimmerman will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Reedsville. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation, In memory of Jackson Muhowski, P.O. Box 1997, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Our family would like to thank the many nurses and doctors of the PICU and the fourth floor at Children's Hospital. A very special thanks to Dr. (private), who was in Jackson's corner for his entire fight. Also to (private), who was the nurse that became Jackson's second mom in the hospital, and a special part of our family. Another special thanks to (private), who became Jackson's special friend and our connection to him when we were so far away. Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 2007