CALVARY CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ANTON HEIDORF

(First publication August 9, 1888.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Anton Heidorf, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Cresencia Heidorf, of the town of Two 
Creeks, in said county, representing Anton Heidorf Jr., late of said town of 
Two Creeks, on the third day of July, A.D., 1888, at the town aforesaid, 
died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within the State to be 
administered, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, 
and praying that administration of said estate be to said petitioner granted, 
it is ordered that said petition be heard before this Court, on Tuesday, the 
4th day of September, A.D., 1888, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the 
County Judge in the City of Manitowoc in said County.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, 
and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three 
successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly 
newspaper published at the city aforesaid, said in County.
Dated, at Manitowoc, the 4th day of August A.D., 1888.
By the court,
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Atty,s.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, August 30, 1888 P. 8
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(From 1880 Two Creeks census:
Anton Heidorf age 33; wife Crescense age 33)
Also on same page of same census:
Anton Heidorf, Sr. age 68; wife Catherine Heidorf age 67
The Anton in the cemetery could be either one. Will add Sr. if we find him.
I checked 1885 and 1895 state census for Two Creeks and could find no
Heidorf surname on either one.


MARY HEILI

Mrs. Peter Heili, 48, Dies After Operation
TWO RIVERS, (Special)-Mrs. Peter Heili, 48, a resident of this city for the past 
13 years, residing at 1313 20th street, died early Sunday morning at the municipal 
hospital. Death was due to appendicitis.
The widower, three daughters and three sons survive.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel chapel from where services will be 
held Tuesday morning at 8:30, and at 9 a.m. from St. Luke's Catholic church with 
Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 5, 1937 P.13 


PETER M. HEILI

Peter M. Heili, 77, of 1312-20th St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. 
Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Heili was born Jan. 4, 1891, at Victoria, Kan., a son of the late John and 
Mary Rohleder Heili. He married the former Mary Hammerschmidt at Victoria 
Feb. 9, 1919. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1924 where Mrs. Heili died in 
1937. He married Mrs. Clara Landt Stipek at Two Rviers Nov. 9, 1940. Until his 
retirement in 1958, he was an employe of the Mirro Aluminum Co. A member of 
the Mirro 25-Year-Club, he also was a member of St. Luke Holy Name Society.
Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Anselm (Anna) Baumgart of 
Denver, Colo., Mrs. Leo C. (Sophie) Schmidt of Auroro, Colo., and Mrs. Kenneth 
(Cecilia) Newberg of Manitowoc; three sons, Herbert and William both of Two 
Rivers, and Bernard of Manitowoc; a step-daughter, Mrs. James (Doris) Grumann 
of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Kate Brumgardt and Mrs. Mary Eberle, both of 
Denver, Mrs. Agatha Mermuys of California, and Mrs. Gertrude Schuckman, of La 
Crosse, Kan.; 26 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 7:45 
o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 22, 1968 P. 3
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(04 Jan 1891/Jul 1968/SSDI)


EMMET HENNES

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Hennes died last week. The services were 
held from St. Luke's church on Thursday afternoon.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 1, 1916


META HENRICKSON

Mrs. Milford Hendrickson(sic) died at her home at Two Rivers, Monday afternoon 
after a brief illness. She was 32 years of age and is survived by her husband 
and two children. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ammerman of Two 
Rivers and had made her home in that city practically all her life. She was 
married there and her husband for many years has held a position as foreman with 
the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. The funeral will be held at the late home tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wed., Jan. 28, 1920 page 8
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The dread malady, pneumonia, claimed Mrs. Milfred Henrickson of this city last 
Sunday evening after a few days illness, leaving two children, Gertrude, eight 
years of age and Mildred, three, besides her husband to mourn her untimely death. 
Like many others who have fallen victims to this sickness, she was apparently in 
robust health shortly before she was taken ill. Deceased was born in Sheboygan, 
Wis., in February, 1889, coming here with her parents nearly thirty years ago. 
She is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ammerman, three sisters, 
Mrs. Hugo Henrickson, Mrs. Fred Lesperance, Mrs. Napoleon Lintereur and Miss 
Caroline Ammerman and three brothers, John, Joseph and William. The funeral was 
at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning from St. Luke's Church.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 29, 1920


CHARLES HERBERG

CHAS. HERBERG DEATH SUNDAY
Dies of Old Age Here at Home of Daughter
Charles Herberg, 81, died of old age at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Delore Lesperance, 1815 Jefferson street, Sunday afternoon. 
The funeral will be held from the St. Luke's church Wednesday 
morning at 9:00 o'clock. The Rev. Father C.V. Hugo will read the 
requiem mass, with burial at Calvary cemetery. 
Mr. Herberg was born in Vienna, Austria on Oct. 14, 1849 and came 
to Wisconsin in 1877. He lived in Kewaunee for eight years. In 
1885 he moved to this city where he lived since. Survivors are one 
daughter, Mrs. Delore Lesperance, with whom he lived and three 
grandchildren. Mrs. Herberg's wife passed away eight years ago. 
He had been employed at the Hamilton Manufacturing company for 34 
years from which plant he retired eight years ago. He was a member 
of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Mr. Herberg's body will lie 
in state at Beduhn and Goetz funeral home and can be viewed from 
six o'clock to nine o'clock this evening. The body will be moved 
to the home tomorrow.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Monday, April 13, 1931, Page 7


MARY HERBERG

Mrs. Carl Herberg, aged 78 passed away at her home in this city on Sunday after 
a lingering illness. Deceased was born in Austria having emigrated to America 48 
years ago. She was married to Carl Herberg in 1874 and was a resident of Two 
Rivers for the past 34 years. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. 
Luke's Church.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 22, 1922


FRANK HERBST    (d. 1957)

Frank Herbst, 86, a lifelong resident of Two Rivers' southside, except for his 
confinement for the past year at the Parklawn Convalescent Home at Sheboygan, 
died there at 5 a.m. Sunday.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the 
Rev. Alphonse Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery(sic), 
Two Rivers. 
Born in Two Rivers in 1871, Mr. Herbst, who had resided for many years at 1217 
Monroe St., never married. He was employed for a number of years until his 
retirement at the Nelson Lumber Co., Two Rivers. 
His only survivors are a brother, John of Detroit, Mich., and two nephews, Joseph 
and John Trindl of Chicago, Ill.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 7 o'clock this Monday evening where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 10, 1957  P.13


FRANZ HERBST    (d. 1899)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 17 Apr.)
Mr. Herbst, Southside resident and watchmaker, was taking a walk Sat. on the 
harbor pier when he was suddenly overcome by a dizzy spell and fell from the 
pier to the earth below, breaking his spine. Other pedestrians quickly came
to his assistance and he was taken home and provided with medical care, but 
he died Sun. night. The funeral was Wed. from the Catholic Church.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1899 
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A FATAL FALL
Mr. Frank Herbst, an old resident of the Southside who for several years past was 
engaged in clock and watch repairing by a mis-step while out walking on the south 
harbor pier last Sunday afternoon, fell from the same, landing upon the sand near 
the water's edge. As a result of the fall, he received injuries to his spine which 
proved fatal. The accident was witnessed by some boys who happened to be playing 
near-by and help was immediately summoned and the unfortunate man was carried to 
his home in an unconscious state. He recovered his senses so as to be able to tell 
how the accident happened and to recognize those about him, but his body was 
paralyzed from the shoulders down, died from injuries shortly after night the 
following night. Dr. ?, who was called in states that the fall resulted in the 
displacement of one of the bones in his spine and as consequence pressure upon 
his spinal column.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 18, 1899
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Mrs. Jos. Trindl of Milwaukee came here last week to attend the funeral of her father, 
F. Herbst, which took place Wednesday morning from St. Luke's Church.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, April 25, 1899 


MAGDELENA HERBST

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 Apr.)
Death Sat. of an old resident of Two Rivers, the 71-yr. old widow M. Herbst. 
Her husband died several years ago. She leaves 2 sons and a daughter. The 
funeral will be held Tues. morning from the Catholic Church.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Apr. 1904 
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Mrs. Marthalene (sic) Herbst, aged 72, died at her home in Two Rivers 
last Saturday. She leaves two sons and a daughter, her husband having 
died about five years ago. Mrs. Herbst was born in Germany and was a 
Miss Hackel. The funeral took place Tuesday morning from St. Luke's 
Church.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 21, 1904  pg. 1
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(Note: In Cem 89B there is Magdelena Herbst, husband Franz but her death 
year is off by one./On the 1900 Two Rivers census, she is a widow b. in 1834 
making the birth year off by one year also./
1880 Two Rivers census: Frank Herbst age 46; wife Magdelene age 46;
Maria dau. age 18; Frank son age 6; Johann son age 1./this would make her 
b. 1834) It's possible the stone cutter got the dates off by a year..
instead of 1834-1904 he put 1835-1905)


ROY JOSEPH HERRICK

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Herrick died Saturday. The funeral was held 
on Monday afternoon from St. Luke's Church.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 22, 1916


ARTHUR HESS

Death in Two Rivers on Friday of a 1 year old child of Frank Hess there; 
the funeral took place Sunday from the Catholic church.
Der Nord Westen, March 17, 1898
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(From county death index: Arthur Hess/d. Mar. 11, 1898 vol.6 p.67)


FRANK HESS    (d. 1964)

Frank J. Hess, 82, of 1513-26th St., Two Rivers, an officer and director at 
Two Rivers Savings & Loan Assn. from its establishment in 1919 until his 
retirement early this year and a retired long time department head at Hamilton 
Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He 
became afflicted with a stroke nine days earlier.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. Luke Catholic 
Church. Celebrant will be the Rev. H.J. Schmitz, while the deacon and sub-deacon 
will be the Revs. George Beth and Hubert Nilles, respectively. Burial will be in 
Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Hess was born Dec. 23, 1881, at Two Rivers, son of the late Frank and Bertha 
Benzinger Hess. He attended Two Rivers schools and at an early age he took 
employment at Hamilton Mfg. Co. where he later became a foreman for many many 
years, serving in the printer's cabinate division. For 10 years up to his 
retirement 12 years ago he headed the Quality Control Dept. 
Mr. Hess who served as a director and officer of the Two Rivers Savings & Loan 
Assn., through its existence, serving for a long period also as its treasurer, 
had been vice president of the organization for 13 years up to his retirement.  
A member of St. Luke Parish, he was on its board of trustees for many years. He 
was also a member of Mother of Hope Council 1957, Knights of Columbus, the St. 
Joseph Society and Holy Name Society of St. Luke parish.
Surviving are his wife, the former Isabelle Beth, whom he married at Two Rivers 
Sept. 10, 1912; a daughter, Mrs. John Gabbett, of Delavan, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. 
Mary Lynn, of Kellogg, Iowa and 10 grandchildren. A son, Francis Hess, preceded 
him in death nearly three years ago. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapels where the Rosary will be recited by the 
Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus at 7 o'clock this Monday evening. The 
family Rosary will be at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 20, 1964  P.5 
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(23 Dec 1881/Apr 1964/SSDI)
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Frank Hess and Miss Isabel Beth, well known young people of Two 
Rivers passed through here Tuesday enroute to California on a 
honeymoon trip. The couple were married at St. Luke's Church, Two 
Rivers, Tuesday morning. Mr. Hess is an employee of the Hamilton 
Mfg. Co. offices.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 11, 1912 page 3
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Notes From Two Rivers:
Frank Hess and Isabel Beth were married at St. Luke's church, Tuesday morning. 
After the wedding the couple and relatives enjoyed a wedding breakfast at the 
home of the bride. At noon the happy couple left on a honeymoon trip to 
California.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Hess were born and reared in this city. They have a large circle 
of friends. Mr. Hess is an employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing company. The bride 
is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beth. For several years she was employed in the 
office of the Hamilton Company.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 12, 1912 P. 6


FRANZ HESS    (d. 1899)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 Apr.)
Also, death Fri. night here of 55-yr. old shoemaker Frank Hess following a long 
illness. He leaves a widow and 5 children in good circumstances. He was a long 
time resident of Two Rivers. Burial was Mon. from the Catholic Church.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1899
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DIED
Hess: at his home in this city, April 1st, 1899, Frank Hess, aged 54 years. 
Deceased was a resident of this city for the past twenty-five years and engaged 
in the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes. He was always a hard working and 
prudent businessman, upright in his dealings and kind to his neighbors and 
friends. He leaves a wife and five children, some of whom are grown up. His 
funeral took place this morning from St. Luke's Church.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 4, 1899
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Card of Thanks
The undersigned hereby express their most sincere thanks for the assistance 
and sympathy extended to them during their deep sorrow over the death of their 
husband and father.
Mrs.  F. Hess & Family
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues - Apr. 11, 1899
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[Frank Hess]


ISABEL HESS

Mrs. Frank J. Hess, 78, formerly of 1513-26th St., Two Rivers, died early 
Thursday afternoon at Hopedale Hospital, Delavan, Ill., where she had been 
a patient three and one-half months. Prior to her confinement in the hospital, 
she had lived with her daughter, Mrs. John (Clarita) Gabbett, of Delavan for 
10 months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, where a solemn 
requiem high Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Hess was born Isabelle Beth July 8, 1886 (sic), at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late Fred and Angeline Wolfe Beth. She attended Two Rivers public schools 
and was graduated from Washington High School. She was a teacher at the old 
Roosevelt Elementary School for a number of years. 
She was married to Frank J. Hess at Two Rivers Sept. 10, 1962 (sic). He died 14 
months ago. Mrs. Hess was a member of the St. Luke Altar Society.
In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Gabbett, she is survived by 10 grandchildren. 
A son, Francis, died three years ago. Friends may call at the funeral chapels 
after 3 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 28, 1965 P. 14
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Frank Hess and Miss Isabel Beth, well known young people of Two 
Rivers passed through here Tuesday enroute to California on a 
honeymoon trip. The couple were married at St. Luke's Church, Two 
Rivers, Tuesday morning. Mr. Hess is an employee of the Hamilton 
Mfg. Co. offices.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 11, 1912 page 3
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Notes From Two Rivers:
Frank Hess and Isabel Beth were married at St. Luke's church, Tuesday morning. 
After the wedding the couple and relatives enjoyed a wedding breakfast at the 
home of the bride. At noon the happy couple left on a honeymoon trip to 
California.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Hess were born and reared in this city. They have a large circle 
of friends. Mr. Hess is an employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing company. The bride 
is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beth. For several years she was employed in the 
office of the Hamilton Company.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 12, 1912 P. 6


MARGARET HESS

Mrs. Margaret Hess, 92, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, 
Two Rivers, died at the home early Saturday morning.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in 
Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Hess, nee Margaret Napiecinski, was born March 27, 1880, in 
the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Zoyola 
Napiecinski. She attended rural schools and was married June 19, 
1906, at Two Rivers to Richard Hess. He preceded her in death 
July 12, 1960.
Survivors include two daughters, Sister Aelicia (Hildegarde) of 
Pine Bluff, Ark., and Mrs. Edward (Alice) Powers, of Madison; two 
sons, Roland, of Two Rivers and Hubert, of Middleton, Wis.; a 
sister, Mrs. Anna Loeser, of Oakland, Calif., 12 grandchildren 
and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday 
where memorial services will be at 6:45 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 27, 1973
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At St. Luke's church, Rev. Father Hugo officiating, Miss Maggie Napieczinski 
of the Town of Two Rivers was married to Frank Hess(sic) of this city Tuesday 
morning at 9 o'clock. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the home of 
the bride on Sandy Bay road where a delicious wedding dinner was partaken of. 
The guests consisted of only the nearest relatives of the bridal party.
The bride is a pretty young lady of the Rangeline. She has been keeping house 
for her widowed father for a number of years, making her adapted to the new 
relations she has undertaken. The groom is known to everybody as the ice man. 
He is one of our promising young businessmen. The new couple has our 
congratulations.
The Reporter, Sat., May 10, 1906
(Note: She married Richard Hess Friday 25 May 1906 (co. mar. index v.7 p.441)
The date on this newspaper seems to be incorrect)


RICHARD F. HESS

Richard F. Hess, 81, of 1426-19th St., Two Rivers, early Two Rivers businessman 
and a retired employe of Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon 
at a Manitowoc hospital where he had been a patient for several months.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H. J. 
Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Hess was born Dec. 19, 1878, son of the late Frank and Valdurga Benzinger 
Hess. He attended public schools at Two Rivers and was graduated from Two Rivers 
High School.
In his youth he was employed for two years at Hamilton Mfg. Co. and then entered 
the ice business at Two Rivers with the firm known as Hess & Krajeck. After the 
firm was dissolved several years later Mr. Hess moved his family to Oregon. In 
1919 he returned and was in charge of the dry kilns at the Hamilton firm until 
his retirement in 1945.
For many years Mr. Hess was a member of Catholic Order of Foresters, Holy Name 
Society and 20-Year Club of the Hamilton Company.
Besides his wife, the former Margaret Napiecinski, whom he married at Two Rivers 
in 1906, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edward Powers of Madison and Sister M. 
Felicia of Techny, Ill., of the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Ghost; 
two sons, Hubert of Madison and Roland of Rt. 1, Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Mary 
Linn of Kellogg, Ida.; a brother, Frank J. of Two Rivers and 12 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1960  P.15
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At St. Luke's church, Rev. Father Hugo officiating, Miss Maggie Napieczinski 
of the Town of Two Rivers was married to Frank Hess(sic) of this city Tuesday 
morning at 9 o'clock. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the home of 
the bride on Sandy Bay road where a delicious wedding dinner was partaken of. 
The guests consisted of only the nearest relatives of the bridal party.
The bride is a pretty young lady of the Rangeline. She has been keeping house 
for her widowed father for a number of years, making her adapted to the new 
relations she has undertaken. The groom is known to everybody as the ice man. 
He is one of our promising young businessmen. The new couple has our 
congratulations.
The Reporter, Sat., May 10, 1906


ELIZABETH HETTICH

Notes from Two Rivers:
Elizabeth Hettich, aged 61, died on Wednesday at the home of Sebastian Mandek, 
Southside. Deceased was born in Cooperstown. For many years she was employed 
as a housekeeper. She is survived by a brother who resides at Denmark. The 
funeral was held Saturday morning from St. Luke's church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 14, 1921


JOSEPH HETTICH   (d. 1900)

Joseph Hettich, an old man 73 years of age, dropped dead from heart disease 
while attending services at St. Luke Church last Wednesday morning. He lived 
with his son-in-law, Martin Kowash of this city, though his former home was 
in Cooperstown. He was born in Baden in 1926 and came to this country in 1853. 
All who knew him esteemed him for he was an amiable and honorable man. His 
funeral took place from St. Luke's Church on Saturday.
The Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 23, 1900
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 22 Jan.)
There was a sudden death here last week as Mr. Hettick was on his way 
to Mass, as he did every morning, and fell to the ground dead from a 
heart attack. 
Der Nord Westen, 25 Jan. 1900
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Name: Joseph Hettich
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place: Two Rivers, Wis.
Gender: Male
Age: 73
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: W
Occupation: Retired farmer
Birth Year (Estimated): 1827
Birthplace: Germany
Burial Place: Two Rivers,
Cemetery: Catholic Cemetery
Mother's Name: Annie Henry
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Spouse's Name: Annie Hettich
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" 
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Name: Joseph Hettich
Gender: Male
Burial Place: Two Rivers
Death Date: 17 Jan 1900
Death Place: Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age: 73
Birth Date: 1827
Birthplace: Germany
Occupation: Retired Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name: Annie
Mother's Name: Annie Henry
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
"Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" 


MARY HIPPERT

MRS. HIPPERT DIES AT HOME HERE SUNDAY
Funeral Services Arranged For Wednesday At The St. Mark's Church
Mrs. Nicholas Hippert, 65, one of the best known residents of the
southside, died at her home at 2010 14th street at 3:15 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. She had been ill for more than six months with
complication of diseases.
Funeral services will be held from St. Mark's Catholic church at
nine o'clock Wednesday morning with the Rev. Father Peter J.
Nilles officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The
remains will be removed to the home from the Beduhn and Goetz
funeral home tonight.
Mrs. Hippert, nee Mary Hoffman, was born in the town of Alverno,
February 10, 1869. She remained on the farm home until November
4, 1890 when she was married to Nicholas Hippert, who preceded
her in death a year and eight months ago. Since marriage she
lived at her home on 14th street, southside.
Mrs. Hippert was a charter member of the Ladies Sodality of St.
Luke's church, and was also a charter member of the Ladies
Sodality of St. Mark's church. She had been active in the affairs
of the latter church up to the time of her illness.
Surviving Mrs. Hippert are five daughters, Mrs. Rose Nagel, Mrs.
Arthur B. Geske, Mrs. Edward Kowsalski, Mrs. Reed Avery, and Mrs.
Valentine, all of this city, and two sons, Norman and Roland,
both at home. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. August Selinski of 
Bruce, Wis., and five brothers, Charles Hoffman, Eugene, Oregon;
John Hoffman, Sr., Mendota, Ill.; Joseph Hoffman, town of Two
Rivers; Conrad Hoffman, Medford, Wis.; and George Hoffman, of
the town of Two Rivers. There are also eight grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 9, 1933  P.10
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Names Are Omitted In Local Obituary Notice
Obituary notice of Mrs. Nicholas Hippert, published Monday, the names of three 
daughters and a son were omitted through error. They ar (sic) Mrs. Philip Neuman, 
this city, Mrs. Robert Stamm, West Allis, and Mrs. Elsie Weaver, Milwaukee,and 
Henry Hippert of West Allis. Another daughter, Mrs. Valentine Rath's last name 
was also omitted.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 10, 1933 P. 10


NICHOLAS HIPPERT

PIONEER OF SOUTH SIDE DIES LAST EVE
After an illness of months, Nickolas Hippert, 78, a south side resident for 
60 years, died at his home on Fourteenth street last night. Burial will be 
from St. Mark's Catholic church Saturday morning.
Mr. Hippert was born in Germany May 9, 1854, and at the age of 19 years immi-
grated to this country with his parents and settled in this city. On November 4, 
1890 he was married to Mary Hoffman who survives him. Eleven children survive the 
pioneer local man. Four of which are by former marriage.
Besides his widow he leaves eight daughters, Mrs. Philip Neumann, this city; Mrs. 
Robert Stamm and Mrs. Elsie Weaver, both of Milwaukee; Mrs. Emil Nagle, Mrs. 
Arthur B. Geske, Mrs. Edward Kowalski, Mrs. Reid Avery and Mrs. Valentine Rath, 
all of this city and three sons, Henry, Milwaukee; Norman, assistant sergeant-at-
arms in the senate, Madison, and Roland Hippert, a student at Ripon College. He 
also leaves 13 grand children.
Mr. Hippert was an employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, Plant No. 
4 for 18 years, leaving the firm upon being taken ill nearly a year ago. Prior to 
his employment at Plant 4, he worked at the Hamilton Manufacturing company for 
many years.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 21, 1932 P.13


VIOLA M. HODEK

Viola M. Hodek, age  91, formerly of 3304 Prairie St., Two Rivers, died Monday, 
May 25, 1992 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 1992, at the St. Mary's Home 
Chapel. The Rev. Tom Wojciechowski officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
She was born in Two Rivers n May 1, 1901, daughter of the late Joseph J. and 
Barbara Ann Kabat Wachtel. She married Wencil J. Hodek on June 7, 1927 at St. 
Luke Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1985. She graduated 
from Washington High School, Two Rivers, and the Manitowoc Business College. She 
was a charter member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, and the ladies 
of Holy Redeemer.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James and Sandy Hodek, Two Rivers; a 
daughter Barbara and Tom, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and 
Tekla Wachtel of Wauwatosa; grandchildren, Julie Hodek Hart of Florida, Torre and 
Scott Hodek, Two Rivers, Gary and Debbie Wagner, of South Dakota, Richard and Donna 
Wagner, of South Dakota, Brenda Wagner of Milwaukee; great grandchildren, Jason and 
Tracy Wagner, Two Rivers, Travis Wagner of Florida, Misty and Rikki Wagner of South 
Dakota, and Michael Hart of Florida. She was preceded by one brother, Rueben.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Home or Holy Redeemer Church. Friends may call 
at the St. Mary's Home Chapel from 8 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. There 
will be no visitation at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home.
Herald Times Reporter, May 26, 1992
********
On Tuesday, the thirtieth wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wachtel 
of this city, Miss Viola Wachtel became the bride of Wencel Hodek. In the morning at 8 o'clock, 
the nuptial mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Hugo at St. Luke's Cathollic Church in the 
presence of relatives and friends. Maids of honor were Misses Ludmilla Geiger and Marcella 
Ciha while Mr. Hodek's attendants were Messrs, Clarence Wachtel and Clarence Reich.
A wedding breakfast and dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, covers being 
laid for fifty guests. Mr. Hodek is employed as a clerk at Schroeder's Store. The bride and groom 
left on a trip to Rock Island, Ill., Genesee, Ill., and Davenport, Iowa and after July 1 will reside at 
1616 Twenty-Second Street, this city.  
Out of town guests included Clarence Wachtel of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hodek and 
children, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben J. Wachtel and children, Mr. and 
Mrs. John Brachmann, all of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geiger and children of Manitowoc.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - June 9, 1927
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(01 May 1901/25 May 1992/SSDI)


WENCIL J. HODEK

Wencil J. Hodek, 84, of 3304 Prairie Street, Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon, 
June 16, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Hodek was born September 28, 1900, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late 
Joseph and Katherine Krause Hodek. He married Viola Wachtel on June 7, 1927, 
at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Hodek worked at Schroeders 
Department Store and later at Beduhn's and went into business for himself as 
owner and operator of the Two Rivers Linoleum and Carpet Shop, retiring in 1961. 
Mr. Hodek was a member of the Men of Holy Redeemer.
Survivors include his wife, Viola; a sons (sic) and daughter-in-law, James and 
Sandy Hodek of Two Rivers; a daughter, Barbara Wagner of Two Rivers; six 
grandchildren, Gary and Ric Wagner of Abiline, Texas, Brenda Wagner of Milwaukee, 
Julie Hodek of Millington, Tennessee, and Torrie and Scott Hodek of Two Rivers, 
five great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two 
brothers, a half-sister, and a half-brother.
There will be no Monday evening visitation at the funeral home. Klein and 
Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 17, 1985 P. 3
********
On Tuesday, the thirtieth wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wachtel 
of this city, Miss Viola Wachtel became the bride of Wencel Hodek. In the morning at 8 o'clock, 
the nuptial mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Hugo at St. Luke's Cathollic Church in the 
presence of relatives and friends. Maids of honor were Misses Ludmilla Geiger and Marcella 
Ciha while Mr. Hodek's attendants were Messrs, Clarence Wachtel and Clarence Reich.
A wedding breakfast and dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, covers being 
laid for fifty guests. Mr. Hodek is employed as a clerk at Schroeder's Store. The bride and groom 
left on a trip to Rock Island, Ill., Genesee, Ill., and Davenport, Iowa and after July 1 will reside at 
1616 Twenty-Second Street, this city.  
Out of town guests included Clarence Wachtel of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hodek and 
children, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben J. Wachtel and children, Mr. and 
Mrs. John Brachmann, all of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geiger and children of Manitowoc.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - June 9, 1927
*******
[Wencil Joseph/bur. 06-18-1985]
(27 Sep 1900/Jun 1985/SSDI)


ELIZABETH HOEFERT

Mrs. Elizabeth Hoefert, 97, of 1214 School st., Two Rivers, widow of an early 
Two Rivers street commissioner, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at a 
Manitowoc hospital Thursday afternoon, where she was a patient four months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth 
officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Hoefert, nee Elizabeth Christoffel, was born Oct. 22, 1866, at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Jacob and Helen Schuster Christoffel. She was married May 5, 
1886, at Two Rivers to Emil Hoefert. He preceded her in death 14 years ago. 
Without the aid of glasses, Mrs. Hoefert was known for her hobby of making 
quilts. 
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Henry Krueger and Mrs. Carl Schmeichel, of Two 
Rivers, a son, William of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Rose Tyler, of Racine, five 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
o'clock this Friday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 4, 1964  P.7 


EMIL C. HOEFERT

Emil Hoefert, 84, of 1214 School street, Two Rivers, former alderman and street 
commissioner there, died Tuesday night at the Holy Family hospital. He had been 
in ill health for three years.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin 
funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 9 o'clock at St. Mark church there. Interment 
will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Hoefert was born in Germany in 1866 and located in Two Rivers in 1882. He 
married Elizabeth Christoffel in 1886. The couple observed its diamond anniversary 
four years ago. 
He served as alderman under the old mayoral system and 40 years ago was the city 
street commissioner. He also worked in the aluminum plants.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Krueger of this city and Mrs. 
Carl Schmeichel of Two Rivers; a son, William of Kewaunee; five grandchildren and 
seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the rosary will 
be recited at 8:30 Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 2, 1950  P.2


ROMAN J. HOEFERT

Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hoefert of the Southside buried their infant son last Tuesday.
The Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 6, 1903
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Manitowoc County death index: HOEFERT  Roman  Dec 28 1902  v.7 p.141 


JOSEPH HOFFMAN

Joseph Hoffman, Sr. Taken Here; was 77
Widely Known Farmer, Active in Fraternal Circles, Dies
(photo with article)
Joseph Hoffman, Sr. 77, prominent Two Rivers, retired farmer and 
widely known co-operative, school and fraternal circles, died Saturday 
afternoon at Municipal hospital here after a three weeks illness.
Mr. Hoffman helped organize the Two Rivers Equity association and 
served as its president for more than 15 years.  He had been manager of 
the Saxonburg Cooperative dairy and served on the Pine Grove school 
board.  He had also served in the capacity of president of the Mishicot 
branch of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and as treasurer of Holy 
Cross Catholic church at Mishicot.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from Holy 
Cross church with the Rev. George Beth officiating and interment will be 
in Calvary cemetery here.  Friends may call at the Specht funeral home, 
at Mishicot, until time of services, and the rosary will be recited at 8 
p.m. Monday evening.
Born June 9, 1870 at Silver Lake, the deceased was a son of Carl and 
Mary Vanderbloemen Hoffman.  On May 1, 1894 he married the former Regina 
Wachtel, twin sister of Andrew Wachtel of this city.  For the first ten 
years of their married life the couple resided in Two Rivers where Mr. 
Hoffman operated a butcher shop.
On Farm 43 Years
Forty-three years ago they puchased the farm which Mr. Hoffman 
continued to operate until his retirement seven years ago at which time 
the farm was taken over by his son.  The Hoffmans observed their golden 
wedding anniversary three years ago last May.
Surviving are his wife, four sons, six daughters, 27 grandchildren and 
great grand children. 
The Two Rivers Reporter, Nov. 17, 1947


REGINA M. HOFFMAN

Mrs. Joseph Hoffman Sr. (photo) of 3001 School St., Two Rivers, who resided in 
the Town of Mishicot for nearly 45 years, died early Sunday morning while being 
removed to the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital from her home. She was stricken 
with a heart condition at her home Saturday noon.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. 
Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Hoffman, nee Regina Wachtel, was born in Two Rivers on Aug. 1?, 1876, a 
daughter of Andrew and Anna Gluckstein Wachtel. She attended Two Rivers elementary 
schools. In 1894 she was married to Joseph Hoffman Sr., at St. Luke Church, and 
after 10 years of residence in Two Rivers the couple took over a farm in the Town 
of Mishicot. Mr. Hoffman died eight years ago, and upon his death Mrs. Hoffman 
came to Two Rivers to make her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 
Eldon Behrens. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary on the farm 
home, now operated by a son, Harold Hoffman, in 1944.
Surviving Mrs. Hoffman are six daughters, Mrs. William Breider, Mrs. Joseph Graff 
and Mrs. Eldon Behrens of Two Rivers, Mrs. Oscar Eis and Mrs. Rudolph Steinhauer 
of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Reinhardt Bauer of Manitowoc; four sons, Joseph Jr., 
and Hugo of Two Rivers, Harold of Rt. 1, Two Rivers and Paul Hoffman of West Bend, 
Wis., a twin brother, Andrew Wachtel of Two Rivers, 33 grandchildren and 35 great 
grandchildren.
For many years Mrs. Hoffman was a member of the Altar Society of St. Luke Church 
and also was active in the Golden Age Club of Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapel where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 13, 1955 P. 15
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[Regina Anna Hoffman]


CHARLES HOFFMANN

Death in Two Rivers of 69 yr. old Carl Hoffmann in the home of his son-inlaw,
N. Hippert. The deceased was one of the first settlers in Manitowoc Rapids
and is survived by 5 sons and 2 daughters. Burial was Mon. in the Two Rivers
Catholic Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1894 


FRANK S. HOIDA

Frank S. Hoida, 73, of 9408 Fox Lane, Two Rivers, died Tuesday, September 9, 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officiate 
and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery (sic), Two Rivers.
Mr. Hoida was born April 21, 1907, in Marinette County, son of the late John 
and Mary Burish Hoida. He married Louise Moseler May 29, 1929. She preceded 
him in death Feb. 21, 1967. He married Hattie Kazmerchek Ciha Nov. 8, 1969. Mr. 
Hoida was a retired machinist from Kahlenberg Brothers Company, Two Rivers. He 
was a member and past president of I.A. of M. Union Local 1181, member and past 
president of Two Rivers Trades and Labor Council and member and past president 
of Western Frateranl Life Association Lodge No. 142.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Doloris Hoida 
of 9407 Fox Lane, Two Rivers; a step-son, Thomas Ciha of West Bend; two step-
daughters, Mrs. John (Nancy) Kabat of Bloomington, Minn., and Marlene Ciha of 
Sheboygan, three brothers, John of Two Rivers and George and Sylvester of Coleman; 
six grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and a great granddaughter. A son, 
Martin, three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Thursday, where 
a memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 10, 1980 P.3
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(21 Apr 1907/Sep 1980/SSDI)
[Martin Franci. Hoida]


LOUISE HOIDA

Mrs. Frank S. Hoida, 57, of 1823-22nd St., Two Rivers, died
unexpectedly at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Tuesday night
where she had been a patient for two days.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Deja & Martin
Funeral Chapels and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating.  Burial will be in 
Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Hoida, nee Louise Moseler, was born at Two Rivers Dec. 
17, 1909, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Christoffel 
Moseler.  She attended St. Luke Parochial School and for a 
number of years until her marriage May 29, 1929, to Frank Hoida, was 
employed at Plant No. 1 of Mirro Aluminum Co.  She was a
member of St. Luke Altar Society and ZCBJ Lodge No. 142.
Besides her husband, she leaves a son, a sister, a brother, 
and five grandchildren.  A son, Martin, preceded her in death in May 1962.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Thursday
where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
From the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, Feb. 22 1967


MARTIN HOIDA

Tossed Through Windshield, Two Rivers Passenger Dies 
Martin Hoida Dies 11 Hours After Crash 
James Blahnik, Driver, Receives Head Lacerations
COOPERSTOWN-An automobile carrying to avid stock car drivers from Two Rivers 
and apparently traveling at a high rate of speed went out of control on a 
Highway 141 curve three miles south of this unincorporated village shortly 
before 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.
Martin F. Hoida, 25, of 1312-19th St., suffered severe head injuries and died 
nearly 11 hours later at Two Rivers Municipal hospital.
The driver, James E. Blahnik, 24, of 1102 Sheridan Rd., received head lacerations 
and multiple contusions and abrasions but apparently was out of danger Thursday.
Flips Over
County traffic police said the southbound car was out of control for a considerable 
distance before it bounced off the bank of a deep ditch, flipped end over end and 
landed on its wheels on the shoulder of the road.
(snip)
Hoida was born Oct. 14, 1936, at Two Rivers, son of Frank and Louise Moseler Hoida. 
He was graduated from St. Luke Parochial School. Two Rivers, and attended Two 
Rivers Washington High School. He was an employe of the Metal Ware Corp., Two Rivers, 
but in recent weeks worked as a driver for Dave's Dray Line, Two Rivers. An 
enthusiast of stock car racing, he was a driver in competition in this area for 
number of years. 
He was a member 
(Cont. on Page T-7)Windshield(Continued from Page 1) 
of ZCBJ Lodge No. 142 and Fox Valley Stock Car Assn.
Funeral Services
Surviving are his wife, the former Patricia Kuenzel, whom he married at Two Rivers 
Feb. 25, 1956; his parents; a daughter, Lindy; two sons, Gregory and Ricky; a 
brother, Robert, of Rt. 1, Mishicot; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Margate Moseler, 
of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev.
H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery(sic), Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:45 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 3, 1962  pp.1,21


KATHRINE HOLMES

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. William Holmes died last Friday after a lingering illness. The funeral 
was held Tuesday morning from St. Luke's church. She leaves two children.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 28, 1922
********
Mrs. Catherine Holmes (sic), wife of William Holmes, 1907 Lincoln Ave., passed 
away Friday afternoon at ? o'clock, death being due to a complication of diseases. 
Deceased was born in Manitowoc in 1867. Besides her widowed husband, Mrs. Holmes 
is survived by two sons, Wilbur and Ellwood; three sisters, Mrs. John Greenwood, 
Mrs. Mitchel Dahm and Mrs. A. Robinson, all of Two Rivers and two brothers, Anton 
and Martin Bonk of Manitowoc. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock 
with services at St. Luke's church, Rev. Father Hugo, officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 29, 1922


CHARLES HOLSEN

TOWN KOSSUTH MAN, NATIVE OF COUNTY, IS DEAD
Charles Holsen, well known resident of the town of Kossuth, residing 
on Route 3, Two Rivers, died Saturday, aged 67. Funeral services will 
be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock from St. Luke's church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Hugo officiating.
Mr. Holsen was born in the town of Rapids July 29, 1855 and had spent 
his entire life in Manitowoc county. He located in the town of Kossuth 
twenty-nine years ago, engaged in farming. He was married Nov. 15, 1884 
to Mary Koch, who with seven children survives him. They are Elizabeth 
Holsen, at home; Mrs. James Rae Delafield; Aloysius and Alvin, this 
city; Joseph of Sheboygan and Charles and Leo at the old home. Four 
grandchidlren also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 29, 1923 P.10


MARY HOLSEN

Mrs. Charles Holsen, 88, (photo) former Manitowoc resident, died 
Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James W. Rea, 
in Milwaukee, following a lingering illness. She had been residing 
with her daughter the past year.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 o'clock at St. Paul Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and interment 
will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born Mary Koch in Kossuth in 1863 and in 1884 was married to 
Mr. Holsen. They located on a farm in Kossuth. Mr. Holsen died in 1923. 
Twenty-five years ago Mrs. Holsen moved to Manitowoc. She was a member 
of the Altar Society of St. Lukes congregation in Two Rivers.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Rea and Mrs. Raymond Kornely of 
Milwaukee; four sons, Aloysius, Charles and Alban of Manitowoc, Joseph 
of Sheboygan; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the 
rosary will be recited a 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herlad Times, Thursday, June 26, 1952 P.24
********
Mrs. Mary Holsen (photo) of 630 South 25th street, Manitowoc, 
marked her 87th birthday anniversary on Thursday and friends 
and relatives called to extend greetings. Mrs. Holsen, who 
lives with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. 
Holsen, is shown sewing carpet rags, one of her hobbies. The 
other is crocheting rugs. She still reads the newspaper every 
day and is very interested in current news. 
Mrs. Holsen, daughter of the late Peter and Mary Koch, was 
married to Charles Holsen in Frncis Creek in 1885. Mr. Holsen 
died in 1925. Her children are two daughters, Mrs. James W. Rea 
and Mrs. Ray C. Kornely, both of Milwaukee; four sons, Joseph M. 
of Sheboygan; Charles, Alban A. and Al J., all of Manitowoc. 
She is the last living member of a family of 10 Koch children.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 23, 1950 


RT. MSGR. CLAUDE V. HUGO

Msgr. C. V. Hugo Dies at Manitowoc
TWO RIVERS-The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Claude Victor Hugo, 80, who served St. Luke Roman 
Catholic parish here for 51 years, 34 as its pastor, is dead.
Death came to the widely known clergyman, who served a parish which for years 
up to World War II was the largest in the Green Bay diocese, at 6 a.m. Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since early summer 
of 1957. He retired in August of that year.
Msgr. Hugo had been failing rapidly in health in the past several weeks and had 
been in a coma for a number of days, it was learned. 
Funeral services will be at St. Luke Church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with the recita-
tion of the Office of the Dead and at 11 a.m. with a Solemn Pontifical High Mass, 
with the Most Rev. Stanislaus V. Bona, bishop of Green Bay diocese, the celebrant.
Officers of the Mass will be the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Letz of St. Andrew, Manitowoc, 
arch priest; the Rev. Henry Schmitt, pastor of St. Mary, Chilton, and son of the 
parish, preacher of the sermon; the Revs. Robert Klein of St. Joseph, Oconto, and 
George Beth of St. Mark, Two Rivers, deacons of honor; the Revs. Alvin Auer of St. 
Agnes, Green Bay, a son of the parish and Peter H. Schroeder of St. James, 
Cooperstown, also a son of the parish, deacon and subdeacon, respectively.
While arrangements have not yet been completed by the Rev. H. J. Schmitz, pastor 
of St. Luke and successor to Msgr. Hugo, it is understood that the body of the 
late longtime church pastor will lie in state in the church Monday. The time has 
not been set. The remains are at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels here. 
Transferred service from the funeral home to the church will be at 3 p.m. Monday. 
Celebrant will be Msgr. Letz. All priests of the deanery are invited to attend.
Civic Leader
Among the leaders in civic undertakings in the community over a long period of 
years and highly regarded by the townspeople, Msgr. Hugo was revered by his 
parishioners. He maintained one of the most extensive libraries among Roman 
Catholic Clergymen in the area, which remains in his memory at the parish rectory 
here.
One of the outstanding athletic programs among parishes in the state remains a 
monument to the enthusiastic leadership of Msgr. Hugo. Since organization of St. 
Joseph Athletic Assn. at the Parish after the turn of the century, he encouraged 
boys to participate in sports. As a result St. Joseph Athletic Assn. has been the 
leading sponsor of amateur athletic activities in the community.
The Schmitt Brothers Barbershop Quartet, which won the international title in the 
SPEBSQA in Toledo, Ohio, has always credited Msgr. Hugo as its founder. Recognizing 
the talents of the four brothers in 1948, Msgr. Hugo encouraged them to sing for 
church events, particularly at Masses for weddings.
Honored by Groups 
Msgr. Hugo was a longtime member of the Two Rivers Lodge of Elks No. 1380, the Two 
Rivers Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus, an honorary Rotarian and the St. Luke 
Court, Catholic Order of Foresters. He was cited by both the Knights of Columbus 
and the Catholic Order of Foresters in recognition of a half century of membership. 
Other affiliations included the Holy Name Society of St. Luke parish and the St. 
Joseph Athletic Assn.
Born at Chilton April 9, 1880, he was one of five children of the late Christopher 
and Catherine Kraus Hugo. Only Mrs. William (Lela?) Knauf of Chilton survives. The 
other brothers were the late Robert Hugo of Chilton and the late Dr. Donald Hugo, 
an eye, ear, and throat specialist who practiced at Oshkosh. The other sister was 
the late Mrs. Oscar (Jennie) Dorschel of Chilton.
Settled in East
Msgr. Hugo's father, a native of Germany, was brought to this country by the parents 
at the age of 12, settling at New Haven, Conn. He learned the trade of a molder in 
his youth at Milwaukee and then moved to southwestern Wisconsin, where at Cazenovia 
he married. The family moved to Chilton in 18?? where the father became engaged as 
a cigar maker.
Msgr. Hugo was graduated from St. Mary Parochial School at Chilton and attended 
Chilton High School for one year. He entered St. Francis Seminary, near Milwaukee 
in 1895 where he studied theology for nine years.
He was ordained July 31, 1904, into the priesthood at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 
at Green Bay by  (Cont. on Page T-9)Msgr. Hugo(Cont. from Page 1)  the late Most 
Rev. J. J. Fox, bishop of Green Bay Diocese. His first Mass was at his home parish 
St. Mary, Chilton, Aug. 2, 1904.
One of the youngest priests ever to be ordained in the dioceses, Msgr. Hugo's 
initial assignment was as assistant at St. Mary parish at Menasha and after a year 
was transferred to St. Luke Catholic Church here, serving under the late Rev. 
Joseph A. Geisler for two years. He was assigned to Corpus Christi Church at Sawyer, 
Door County, Aug, 30, 1907. Nine months later he was to return to the local church 
where he remained until his retirement in August of 1957.
Installed in 1923
Until 1921 he served as the only assistant at St. Luke. That year the Rev. Alfred 
Pritzl, now pastor of St. Boniface, Manitowoc, became the second assistant. Upon 
the death of Father Geissler, Msgr. Hugo was installed as St. Luke pastor June 6, 
1923, by the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Peil at St. Boniface, Manitowoc.
In September of 1928 Msgr. Hugo was appointed dean of the Manitowoc County Deanery 
and in September of 1945 was invested as a monsignor.
Saturday, July 31, 1954, was occasion for rejoining of St. Luke parishioners. It 
marked the golden anniversary of Msgr. Hugo in the priesthood at the age of 74. 
Following a solemn high Mass of thanksgiving, in which dignitaries including the 
Most Rev. Stanislaus V. Bona, participated, a public reception followed at the 
J.E. Hamilton Community House Auditorium. There hundreds of citizens and longtime 
admirers of the venerable clergyman, formed a constant line until early into the 
evening to extend their congratulations.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 22, 1960  P.1
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Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, will be the scene at 3 p.m. Monday of 
transferal services from the chapel to St. Luke Catholic Church for the Rt. Rev. 
Msgr. C. V. Hugo, 80, retired pastor of St. Luke, who died at 6 a.m. Friday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since early summer 
of 1957. Celebrant will be the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Letz, pastor of St. Andrew, 
Manitowoc.
Parishioners and townspeople may pay their respects to the late clergyman at the 
church from 3:30 p.m. Monday to 1030 a.m. Tuesday. After the 10:30 a.m. recitation 
of the Office of the Dead, the Solemn Pontifical High Mass will be at 11 a.m. with 
the Most Rev. Stanislaus V. Bona, bishop of Green Bay diocese, the celebrant.
Announcements were made that three organizations will have special hours for 
visitation at the church. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday will be the hour 
for the Altar Society, while the Holy Name Society's visitation will be from 
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. scheduled for 9:30 p.m. will be the visitation hour for 
members of the Knights of Columbus.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 23, 1960  P. 9 
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Also see  Manitowoc Herald Times, July 27, 1960  P. 7 (Two Rivers Reporter) for 
article entitled "Msgr. Hugo is Eulogized As Clergy Leader." 


LEAH R. HURST

Leah R. (nee) Loeser) Hurst, age 62, of 1220 Hawthorne St., Two Rivers, died 
Friday morning, July 30, 2004, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at Calvary 
Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Kay S. Richter, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Leah was born July 24, 1942, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Harold and 
Evelyn (Gagnon) Loeser. She was a high school graduate and member of the Two 
Rivers Washington Class of 1960. In 1962, she was married to Donald Hurst. Leah, 
like her two sisters, had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing with church 
choirs, and the Two Rivers Senior Center Chorus. Her green thumb was evident 
to anyone visiting her home. She was a member of the Two Rivers Eagles Auxiliary, 
Friends of the French Canadians, and the Two Rivers Historical Society. Leah was 
an active volunteer at the Two Rivers Main Street Program and at Calvary Lutheran 
Church as a member of the Altar Guild, the Funeral Luncheon Committee, and 
Vacation Bible School.
Vibrant and warm, with an outgoing sense of humor, friends were plentiful. All 
were welcome in her home to share her interests in travel (Hawaii will never be 
the same afer her annual visits.). She enjoyed music, cooking, and NASCAR racing. 
Leah loved her family and adored her grandson, Joseph; she was loved by many and 
will be missed by all.
She is survived by her two sons: William and Scott Hurst, both of Madison; her 
grandson: Joseph; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Kay Koach, and Teri (Robin) 
Wagner, all of Two Rivers. She is further survived by a sister-in-law: Nancy (Larry) 
Minier, Ottumwa, Iowa; a brother-in-law: Robert (Jane) Hurst, Manitowoc; three aunt: 
Bertie Tuzinkewich, Green Bay, Norma (Don) Heimer, Oregon, and Ruth Carlson, Two 
Rivers; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers 
from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday evening, and at the church on Tuesday, after 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, or the American Cancer Society.
The family extends a sincere thank you to Dr. LaLiberte, Dr. Yetter, and the entire 
staff of the Aurora Medical Center for all the kind compassionate care given to Leah. 
Your kindness will always be remembered.
Herald Times Reporter, August 1, 2004  P. A3


PRISCILLA VAUDREUIL JACKMAN

Mrs. Priscilla G. Jackman, 83, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, 
August 29, 1989, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic
Church, Two Rivers with cremation having taken place.
Mrs. Jackman was born October 9, 1905, at Two Rivers, Wisconsin,
daughter of the late Frank J. and Diane Langlois Vaudreuil. She
attended schools in Two Rivers and graduated from the high school in
1923 and then attended School Of Nursing and was an Industrial Nurse 
at Hamilton Manufacturing Company in Two Rivers. She married Francis 
Jackman in September of 1932, at Two Rivers. The couple resided in 
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1962.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was prceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Jens Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family with funeral
arrangements.
(Herald Times Reporter, August, 1989)


JOHN JACOBOSKI

In failing health the past few months, John P. Jacoboski, 68, of 1010 18th St., 
Two Rivers, a World War 1 overseas veteran in the Engineer Corps, died at U.S. 
Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis., early Thursday morning. He had been a patient 
at the hospital since Friday.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. 
Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Jacoboski was born at Manitowoc on June 24, 1886, a son of the late Peter and 
Frances Basolick Jacoboski. He attended St. Mary Parochial School until he was 10 
years old when the family brought him to a farm in the Town of Two Rivers. In 
early manhood he sailed the Great Lakes and also was employed on dredges in harbor 
construction. He entered World War I early in 1918 and served in France for a 
year. After the war he returned to Two Rivers and for a number of years worked at 
the C. Reiss Coal Co., and later for six years worked at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., 
retiring two years ago.
Surviving are his wife; the former Julia Washowich of Edgar Wis., whom he married 
in December of 1917; a daughter, Eunice Jacoboski at home; three sisters, Mrs. 
Frank Zboralske of Manitowoc, Mrs. Walter Wrobel of South Bend Ind., and Mrs. 
Walter Allie of Two Rivers, and a brother Anton Jacoboski of Manitowoc. A son, 
Kenneth, lost his life in the Navy in World War II.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 1955  P.29 
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[John P. Jacobsky/bur. 07/16/1955/age 69 yrs.]


JULIA JACOBOSKI

Mrs. Julia Jacoboski, 87, of 1010-18th St., Two Rivers, died early 
Sunday evening at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels and 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and burial will be 
in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Jacoboski, nee Julia Washowiak, was born Jan 1, 1888, at Edgar, 
Wis., daughter of the late John and Antonia Borucki Washowiak. As a 
young woman she moved to the Manitowoc and Two Rivers area. She was 
married to John P. Jacoboski in December of 1917. He preceded her in 
death in July of 1955. She was a member of Gold Star Mothers and VFW 
Auxiliary 1248 of Two Rivers.
Survivors include a son-in-law, and daughter, Gerald and Eunice 
Kaminsky, and two grandchildren (private), of Two Rivers. A son, 
Kenneth, was killed in action in the Navy in World War II. Two 
brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 6 to 9 p.m. 
Tuesday. The VFW Auxiliary will meet in a body at 7 p.m. and a memorial 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, January 13, 1975 P.3
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Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Jacoboski, 87, of 1010 18th St., Two 
Rivers, who died Sunday, have been changed to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at 
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and burial 
will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 6 to 9 o'clock 
this Tuesday evening. The VFW auxiliary will meet in a body at 7 o'clock 
and a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, January 14, 1975 P.3


KENNETH JACOBOSKI

Goes Down With Ship
Kenneth Jacobowski, 22, machinist mate, third class, in the U.S. 
Navy, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jacoboski, of 1010 18th street, 
Two Rivers, reported missing in the southwest Pacific April 25, 
died in action April 6, according to word from John Griffin, senior 
supervisor officer of the ship.
The Two Rivers seaman was at his battle station aboard the destroyer-
minesweeper when it sank in battle against Jap planes off Okinawa.
Jacoboski was born in Two Rivers in 1911, was graduated from Washington 
high school in 1940, and was employed at the Kaufman machine shop in 
this city at the time of his induction. He received his training at 
Camp Perry, Va. and was assigned to a destroyer.
He saw service with that destroyer in the Mediterranean and it was in 
action. It was returned to this country for conversion into a destroyer-
minesweeper and Kenneth was home for a visit on leave at Thanksgiving 
time last year. He rejoined his ship and they were sent to the Pacific 
area and the ship was lost off Okinawa.
The Rev. Joseph J. Garyszek will officiate at a memorial mass at Sacred 
Heart church, Two Rivers, next Friday morning at 9 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 9, 1945 P.2


MARGARET JACOBS

GRIM REAPER BUSY AGAIN
Leaving two children, one a babe of two weeks, besides her husband, Mrs. Margaret 
Jacob(sic), died Wednesday morning at her home on the Eastside. Influenza was the 
cause. The funeral will be at 8 o'clock Saturday morning from St. Luke's church. 
The Jacob family came here from Frankfort, Mich. and has resided here for the past 
few years.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 5, 1918
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Margaret Jacobs died Wednesday of last week of influenza. The funeral was 
held Saturday from St. Luke's Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 12, 1918
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Notes from Two Rivers:
A. Jacobs and Margaret Morency were married at St. Luke's Church last Wednesday 
morning. The wedding was celebrated in the evening by a large number of relatives 
and friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 30, 1915


CATHERINE JACQUETTE    (d. 1935)

RITES TO BE HELD TUESDAY
Funeral Services Arranged For Mrs. Frank Jacquette Sr.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Jacquette Sr., 85, one of the earliest native 
born white, children in the town of Mishicot, who died at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Richard Krey in this city Saturday, will be held Tuesday at 8:30 
a.m. from the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. 
Mark's Catholic church. The Rev. P.J. Nilles will officiate. Interment will be 
in Calvary cemetery here.
Mrs. Jacquette, nee Catherine Hoffman was born in the town of Mishicot, April 14, 
1851 (sic). Sixty-four years ago she was married to Frank Jacquette of the town 
of Mishicot, who preceded her in death on the old homestead 21 years ago. 
Following the death of her husband she remained on the homestead farm, residing 
with her son Joseph up to nine months ago, when she came to this city to live 
with a daughter.
The deceased is survived by eight daughters, Mrs. Richard Krey of this city, 
Mrs. John Meyer of Chelsea, Taylor county; Mrs. William Gehrke, Mrs. George 
Zipperer and Mrs. Nicholas Orth, all of Manitowoc, Mrs. Frank Walters of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Adolph Sprang of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Charles Werner of 
Milwaukee and two sons, Frank, Jr., of this city and Joseph of Mishicot. She 
also leaves a sister, Mrs. Margaret Fields of Sheboygan, 63 grandchildren and 
25 great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 18, 1935 P. 9


EMMA JACQUETTE

Mrs. Jos. Jacquette of Eastwin died Wednesday morning. She leaves a tiny baby 
whose eyes were hardly opened to the world before the mother passed away. Mrs. 
Jacquette also leaves behind her a loving husband. She was born in Tisch Mills 
twenty-three years ago. Her maiden name was Emma Cloida. The funeral occurred 
at ten this morning from St. Luke Catholic Church.
The Reporter, Sat., Apr. 19, 1913
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Tuesday, Joseph Jacquette of here was married to Emma Cloida of Tisch Mills. 
The wedding was a quiet affair, only the nearest relatives were present. The 
groom purchased the farm of his brother some time ago and will take up their 
abode immediately. We wish them much joy and prosperity.
The Reporter, Sat., June 1, 1912


FRANK JACQUETTE

EASTWIN
Sorrow again entered the home of Joseph Jacquette Jr. Mr. Frank Jacquette who 
was apparently enjoying the best of health was suddenly taken ill last Friday 
morning. He was in the stable helping his son, Joe, do the shores and soon after 
went out to split some wood and it was there he was found unconscious by his son 
who carried him into the house and medical aid was immediately summoned but he 
was beyond all help and Saturday afternoon he answered the summons of the Angel 
of Death. Deceased was born in Namur, Belgium, October 19, 1839 and came to this 
country when 14 years old and settled with his parents on a farm near the tannery. 
In the year 1869 he purchased a farm here and married Catherine Hoffman who bore 
him 13 children of whom 12 are living and were all born and raised on the same 
farm. Mr. Jacquette was always known as a good neighbor, a kind and indulgent 
husband and father and a very industrious man and often expressed the wish that 
he would be able to work as long as he lived. Those who live to mourn his loss are 
his widow, two brothers, Victor of Sheboygan and Joseph of here; his children, Mrs. 
Richard Krie of Two Rivers, Mrs. John Meyer of Medford, Mrs. Fred Lemke of Waukesha, 
Mrs. Wm Gohrke and Mrs. Wick Orth of Manitowoc, John Jacquette of Sheboygan, Frank 
of Two Rivers, Mrs. Adolph Sprang, Barbara, Ella and Joseph of here and 35 
grandchildren. The funeral took place form St. Luke's church at Two Rivers Tuesday 
morning.
The Reporter, Sat.,  Dec. 13, 1913


JOSEPH JACQUETTE

PIONEER DIES AT DAUGHTER'S HOME IN CITY
Joseph Jacquette Sr., 89, Member of Old Town of Two Rivers Family Dies
TWO RIVERS, (Special)-The last member of one of the families that settled in 
the town of Two Rivers when the vicinity was inhabited mostly by Indians, is 
dead.
He was Joseph Jacquette Sr., 89, a resident of Manitowoc county for 83 years, 
who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Weiss, 1701 24th street, at 
8:30 this morning. He had been in good health up to a year ago despite his 
advanced age and had attributed his longevity to long walks. Frequently he had 
hiked to points in the town where he operated farms.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The services will be held in St. Luke's 
Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating and interment 
will be in the family lot in Calvary cemetery but the day and hour of the funeral 
have not been selected. The body is at the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home.
Joseph Jacquette was born in Brussels, Belgium, Nov. 14, 1846, a son, Joseph and 
Mary Jacquette (sic). At the age of six he was brought to this country by his 
parents who settled in virtually a wilderness on a farm on the Rangeline, 3 miles 
north of the city.
In 1874 Mr. Jacquette married Miss Catherine Kleckner of the town of Two Rivers 
in St. Luke's church here. Leaving the homestead farm the couple purchased a farm 
on the Mishicot road which they sold 14 years ago to Al Braun. The family then 
moved to the city. Mrs. Jacquette died 12 years ago. Since that time Mr. Jacquette 
had made his home with his children here and in the town of Two Rivers.
Mr. Jacquette is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Christ Funk of the town of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Frank Weiss and Mrs. Clarence Holsen, both of this city. There are 
also eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
For more than 50 years Mr. Jacquette was a member of the St. Joseph's society of 
St. Luke's church. He was also affiliated with the Holy Name society of the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 11, 1936 P. 9


KATHERINE JACQUETTE    (d. 1924)

Mrs. Jacquette Dies
Mrs. Catherine Jacquette passed away at her home here at 11 o'clock last evening 
after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 
morning at 10 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church with burial at Evergreen(sic) 
cemetery.
Mrs. Jacquette, wife of Joseph Jacquette was 71 years of age at the time of her 
death, being born in the city of Two Rivers where she made her home during her 
lifetime. On April Mr. and Mrs. Jacquette celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary.
Four daughters survive. They are Mrs. Christ Funk, Mrs. Andrew Wachtel and Mrs. 
Frank Wesis all of this city and Mrs. Clarence Houghton of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 16, 1924 P. 2
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From Two Rivers Notes:
Correction; In reporting the death of Mrs. Catherine Jacquette in thse columns 
in last night's issue the name of the children included that of Mrs. Clarence 
Houghton. The name should have been Mrs. Clarence Holsen of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 17, 1924 P. 2
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(Note: The newspaper named the wrong cemetery)


RUTH JACQUETTE

The little daughter, Esther(sic) of Mr. Jos. Jacquette of the Town of Two Rivers 
died Tuesday. The funeral occurred Thursday from St. Luke's church. The child was 
four months of age. Mrs. Jacquette passed away only last May.
The Reporter, Sat., Aug. 23, 1913
**********
EASTWIN:
After an illness of one day, Ruth, the little daughter of Joseph Jacquette Jr., 
died early last Wednesday morning. She will rest beside her mother who proceeded 
her to the grave only four months ago.
The Reporter, Sat., Aug. 30, 1913


FREDERICK W. JAEGER

Dan Bleser and Fred Jaeger Killed in Action.
Pfc. Frederick W. Jaeger, 31, one of three sons of Mr. and Mrs. William Jaeger, 
1611 18th street, Two Rivers, in the service, was killed in action in Italy 
February 1…
Jaeger With Invaders 
Pfc. Frederick Jaeger of Two Rivers was inducted into the service in March, 1942. 
Prior to that he was employed at various companies in Two Rivers. 
He received his basic training at Camp Roberts in California and was then sent to 
Fort Ord and Camp Pickett. He left the latter place with the invasion forces of 
Africa in November, 1943 and took part in the invasions of Africa, Sicily and 
Italy.
Frederick Jaeger was born at Two Rivers on July 19, 1913, a son of the William 
Jaegers. He attended St. Luke's Catholic school and later Washington high school, 
Two Rivers, graduating from there with the class of 1931.
Survivors are the parents and four brothers, Cpl. Louis Jaeger in Africa, Pfc. 
Richard Jaeger in New Guinea, Edward Jaeger of Two Rivers and Albert of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1944  P.2
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The remains of Pfc. Jaeger have been returned at the request of his father,
William Jaeger of 1611 18th street, Two Rivers. He was killed at 31 on
Feb. 1, 1944 in Italy. He was inducted in March, 1942 and received his basic
training at Camp Roberts, California.
He was later transferred to Fort Ord and Camp Pickett, Va., which he left
with Africa invasion forces in November, 1943. Pfc. Jaeger participated in
the invasions of Africa, Italy and Sicily. He was born in Two Rivers in 
1913 and attended St. Luke's Catholic school and Washington high school,
graduating in 1931.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 9, 1948  p.14


REBECCA JAEGER

Mrs. William Jaeger, 69, nee Rebecca Varaneau, of 1611 18th street, Two Rivers, 
died this morning, following a two months illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at St. Lukes church, Two Rivers. 
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home after 7 
p.m. Saturday.
She was born in Two Rivers in 1876 and in 1898 was married to William Jaeger. 
Survivors are the husband, four sons, Richard, technician third class, who is 
with the medical corps somewhere in the Philippines, Albert of Sherwood, Louis 
and Edward of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Clara Schwalberg of Portland, Ore., 
and six grandchildren.
A son, Pfc. Fred Jaeger, was killed in action in Italy in February, 1944.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 31, 1945  P.2


WILLIAM A. JAEGER

A familiar figure on Two Rivers streets over the years, 92-year-old William A. 
Jaeger, of 1611-18th St., Two Rivers, died shortly after noon Friday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for 10 days. He had 
been in good health previous to his illness.
Funeral services for Mr. Jaeger, the first employ, in 1910, of the Schmitt 
Lumber Co. at Two Rivers, and also one at Two Rivers, and also one of the 
Community' first truck drivers, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and 
Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in the family plot 
in Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Yaeger was born Oct. 2, 1875, at Peoria, Ill., a son of the late Xavier and 
Theresa Jaeger, immigrants from Germany. When he was a child, his family brought 
him to Two Rivers where his father served St. Luke parish as its janitor for many 
years after working for Mann Brothers in the pail factory. William Jaeger became 
teamster for Mann Brothers after receiving his elementary education at St. Luke 
parochial school.
When the Schmitt Lumber Co. was founded nearly 59 years ago, Mr. Jaeger became 
the first employe on the company's payroll, working also as a teamster. With the 
advent of automotive transportation, Mr. Yaeger operated the firm's delivery truck 
until his retirement at 76 years. He married the former Rebecca Varaneau at Two 
Rivers Nov. 26, 1898. She died Aug. 31, 1945.
Mr. Jaeger was a member of Mother of Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus 
which had honored him with an honorary life membership. He also was a member of 
St. Luke Holy Name Society and a honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus 
Council 1957. 
Surviving Mr. Jaeger are four sons, Richard and Edward, both of Two Rivers, Albert 
of De Pere and Louis of Two Rivers; seven grandchildren and eight great grand-
children. A son, Frederick, who lost his life in World War II, and two brothers 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Knights of 
Columbus will join in memorial services at 7:45 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 30, 1968  P. 15
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(b. 2 Oct. 1875/d. Mar. 1968/SSDI)


THERESIA JAGER

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Theresia Jaeger, aged 71, after a lingering illness, died Sunday. She has 
been a resident of this city for many years. The deceased is survived by three 
sons, Joseph of Milwaukee, William of this city and John of Oshkosh. The funeral 
took place Monday morning from St. Luke's church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 1, 1916
**********
After an illness of many months, Mrs. Theresa Jaeger(sic), aged 71, passed away 
Sunday at her home on 18th Street. Deceased was a resident of Two Rivers for the 
past twenty-five years. She was born in Baden, Germany and came to this country 
forty-years ago. With her husband she resided in Michigan and Illinois for a time 
but for the past twenty-five years has made this city her home. She is survived 
by three sons, Joseph of South Milwaukee, John of Oshkosh and Wm of this city, 
all of whom were present at the funeral which took place Tuesday morning from St. 
Luke's church.
The Reporter, Fri., June 2, 1916


XAVIER FRED JAGER, JR.    (d. 1899)

Death on Tues. morning of 20-yr. old Fred Jager, son of Xaver Jager in Two
Rivers following a two-year illness with consumption.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Apr. 1899
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Fred Jaeger(sic), a son of Xavier Jaeger, janitor of St. Luke's Church, died 
this morning of consumption after about two years of sickness and suffering. 
He was a young man about 20 years of age.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 25, 1899


XAVIER JAGER SR.    (d. 1906)

Xavier Yaeger(sic) who with his wife recently moved here from Two Rivers died last 
Saturday at the age of 65 years after a three week's illness. The funeral took 
place Tuesday, the body being taken to Two Rivers for interment.
Brillion News, Fri., June 1, 1906


ADAM JANUSZNIEWICY

Adam Januskiewitz of the Eastside died Sunday. he came to this country from 
Russia a short time ago. Deceased leaves a wife and four children. the funeral 
was held Tuesday from Sacred Heart Church.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 10 1916


RAYMOND JEBAVY

BOY CRUSHED TO DEATH
An accident that shocked the entire community, occurred last Wednesday
evening, at about five o'clock, when Raymond, the nine year old son of
Mr. and Mrs. John Jebavy, was crushed to death under the wheels of a 
heavy steam roller. The accident happened on Adams street in front of
the boys home. The lad was riding a bicycle and feel(sic) in front of
the roller as it was moving down the street. The heavy roller passed
over a portion of his body and crushed out his life almost instantly.
The terrible accident was witnessed by the father of the boy and several 
others who were near where the boy was killed. The engineer of the roller 
could not see the lad from his seat on the roller, but felt the shock of 
the roller passing over the body and did not know what happened until 
several persons ran screaming towards the roller. The body of the boy was 
picked up and carried into his home by Frank Bonn, a neighbor. The mother 
upon hearing the news became hysterical.
The roller is the property of the Schuette Construction Company and is
being used in the work of macadamizing of the streets. The roller
weighs ten tons. The engineer of the roller was in no way to blame for
the accident and was relieved of all blame by the verdict of the
coroner's jury which held an inquest, Friday morning. that portion of
the street that was being rolled was closed to traffic and was shut off
by ropes that were stretched across the crossings. It is said that 
people living along the stree had been warned not to allow their
children to play on the street while work on the same was progressing.
The Chronicle, Two Rivers, June 25, 1912
*********
Little 8 year old Raymond Jebavy came near being drowned Sunday. He in company 
with little boys were playing on the ice, striking thin ice, he went down. In 
the excitement some of the larger boys called for help and left Raymond struggle. 
His little brother, six year old Alfred, possessed presence of mind enough to 
grab his brother and wonderfully enough he pulled him out before other help came.
The Reporter, Tues., Nov. 29, 1910


CHRISTINA JERABEK

Mrs. Christina Jerabek, 74, formerly of 1407-22nd St., Two Rivers, who had been 
residing at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, the past two years, died Sunday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, 
the Rev. Joseph M. Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Jerabek, nee Christina Moseler, was born at Two Rivers July 19, 1885, a 
daughter of the late former City Treasurer John and Caroline Albrecht Moseler. 
She was married in 1907 to Frank Lamach, the outstanding star on the old Reach 
Basketball Club of Two Rivers, who died in 1914. In 1921 she was married at Two 
Rivers to Frank Jerabek. He died in 1938. A lifelong resident of Two Rivers, she 
was a member of Altar Society of Sacred Heart church as well as the St. Jude 
Apostolate and the Apostolate of Suffering.
Surviving are two sons, Roy Lamach of Whitelaw and Clarence Jerabek of Manitowoc; 
three grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 24, 1959  P.15


FRANK J. JERABEK

Frank Jerabek, 50, Cato, died Saturday at the hospital, where he had 
been a patient only three days. Funeral services were held this morning 
from the St. Mary's Catholic church, Reedsville. Burial was at Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Jerabek was born at Rockland in 1887 and when a young man located 
in the village of Cato, where he has since been employed. In 1921 he 
married Mrs. Christine Lamach.
Survivors are the widow; son, (private); father, Joseph, Sr., Reedsville; 
step-son, (private); brother, Joseph, Jr., Rockland; seven sisters, Mrs. 
Anton Novak, Grimms, Mrs. John Buenzow, Two Rivers, Mrs. Charles Burich, 
Brillion, Mrs. Michael O'Connor, Milwaukee, Mrs. Clifford Fereis, 
Waukegan, Ill., Mrs. Rose Valenta, city; Mrs. Roman Wenzel, Rockland; 
and one grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 31, 1938 P.8


ALMA KABAT

Josephine Alma, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kabot died last 
Thursday and was buried Friday afternoon from St. Luke's church.
The Chronicle - Tues., Nov. 3, 1908


JOSEPH KABAT

Joseph Kabot(sic), 62, Dies In Evansville Hospital
TWO RIVERS, (Special)-Funeral services for Joseph Kabot, 62, former Great Lakes 
sailor and native of th (sic) town of Two Rivers, who died in the Marine Hospital 
in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, where he had been a patient for 17 years, will be 
held Friday morning at 7:30 from the Jansky funeral home and at 8 o'clock at St. 
Luke's Catholic church, with the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment 
will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Kabot, who never married, was born in the town of Two Rivers 62 years ago. He 
left the farm when a young man and sailed on the lakes for many years. Surviving 
are three sisters, Mrs. Ann Blamonte, Mrs. Joseph Ellison, and Mrs. Amelia Scott, 
all of Chicago, and a brother, Michael Kabot of Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 2, 1936 P.15
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89A-Joseph Kabot should be Joseph Kabat.
1900 Two Rivers census:
Tom Kabat age 64; wife Mary age 49; Jos. age 25; Anne age 22; Mellia age 20;
Mike age 16; Josy age 13
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1920 Two Rivers census:
18th st.:
Mary Kabat (head) age 71; son Joseph age 40


MARY KABAT

The funeral of Mrs. Thos. Kabat, an old resident of this city occurred Monday 
morning from Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Malkowski officiating. Deceased was 
born in Germany on January 15, 1849. In 1871, with her husband, she came to 
this country and settled on a farm in the Rangeline. In 1889 they moved to the 
city where they have resided ever since. The deceased is survived by six children, 
three sons and three daughters, who are Joseph of Buffalo, N.Y., Frank of Chicago 
and Michael of this city, Mrs. Amelia Scott, Mrs. Anna Swenke and Mrs. Josephine 
Elison, all of Chicago.
The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 7, 1921


MELVIN A. KABAT

Melvin A. Kabat, 52, of 705A Marshall St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday 
morning at his home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. Kabat was born Aug. 17, 1909, at Two Rivers, son of Michael and the late Eva 
Allen Kabat. In Sept., 1937, he married Olive Newton at Crown Point, Ind. The 
couple resided at Manitowoc where he was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co.
Mr. Kabat served for five years in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert and Ronald; his father, Michael and 
a brother, Edward, all of Manitowoc.
Friends may call after 6 o'clock this Monday evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 5, 1962  P.13


MICHAEL "MIKE" KABAT

Michael Kabat, 87, of Shady Lane Home for the Aged, died Sunday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be 
in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Kabat was born April 21, 1884, in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kabat. He married Eva Violet Allen in 1905. She 
preceded him in death June 30, 1940(sic). He was employed at Mirro Aluminum 
Co. and Eggers Veneer and Seating Co., Two Rivers.
Survivors include a son, Edward, of Manitowoc, 11 grandchildren, 11 great 
grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Two daughters and a son preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening where a memorial service will be held at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1972
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(21 Apr. 1884/Feb. 1972/SSDI)
[Michael "Mike" Kabat]
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Mr. Mike Cabot(sic) and Violet Allen, both of Rangeline, were united in marriage 
at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Swank, Indiana Ave., Chicago on Tuesday, 
December 5. Mr. and Mrs. Cabot will return to Range Line on Saturday evening 
December 10.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 12, 1905


THOMAS KABAT

Thos. Kabat, aged 81, passed away at his home on the Eastside Saturday. Deceased 
was an old resident in this vicinity coming to this country from Germany. Until a 
few years ago, he resided on a farm in the Town of Two Rivers. The funeral took 
place Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart church. Mr. Kabat is survived by the 
following sons and daughters, Mike Kabat of the Town of Two Rivers, Joseph, who 
is engineer on the lake freighter, Negaunee and the Misses Anna, Nellie and 
Josephine of Chicago. Decedent is also survived by his aged wife.
The Reporter, Fri., May 18, 1917


VIOLET KABAT

Mrs. Michael Kabat, 52, a resident here the past year, died early today at 
Maplecrest sanatorium at Whitelaw, where she had been a patient two weeks.
The body was taken to the Jansky funeral home. Burial will be in that city.
Mrs. Kabat, nee Eva Allen, was born at Two Creeks April 25, 1887. She resided 
in Two Creeks until a few years before her marriage to Mr. Kabat in Chicaago 
in 1905.
From Chicago the couple went to Two Rivers and about one year later moved to 
a farm in the town of Gibson. After a few years on the farm they returned to 
Two Rivers and lived there 25 years, until 1931. Then they returned to the 
farm and remained there until about a year ago when they moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors are the widower; two sons, Melvin and Lyle, both of this city; a 
brother, Aleck Allen, of Boston, Mass.; half-brother, Charles Elliott, of 
West Alis; and half-sister, Mrs. Matt Koch, of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 13, 1940 P.4
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Funeral services for Mrs. Michael Kabat, 52, of this city, who died Saturday 
at Whitelaw, will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Jansky funeral home 
in Two Rivers and at nine o'clock from the St. Luke's Catholic church. Burial 
will be in Calvary cemetery in Two Rivers.
The body is at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 15, 1940 P.9
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[Eva Kabat/bur. 01-16-1940]
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Mr. Mike Cabot(sic) and Violet Allen, both of Rangeline, were united in marriage 
at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Swank, Indiana Ave., Chicago on Tuesday, 
December 5. Mr. and Mrs. Cabot will return to Range Line on Saturday evening 
December 10.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 12, 1905


WILLIE KAFKA

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Aug.)
There was a large funeral here Fri. morning. The 4-yr. old son 
of Matt. Kafka here was playing near the river Sun., fell in 
and drowned. There was no help nearby, so when the body was 
finally pulled from the water, the doctor who had been summoned 
was obviously unable to save him. Loss of the intelligent boy 
was a blow to the parents.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Aug  1904 
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BOY DROWNS
Last Wednesday afternoon, Willie Kafka, the twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. 
M. Kafka, of this city, fell into the river while playing with some companions 
around a boat house up the Neshoto River near the ice houses of Hess and Rajeck 
and was drowned. His companions cried for hep but no assistance arrived in time 
to save the lad from drowning. The Life Saving Crew assisted in the search for 
the boy's body and succeeded in finding it about an hour after the accident, but 
resuscitation was impossible, though every effort was made to re-kindle the spark 
of life. The funeral took place Friday morning from St. Luke's church.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 9, 1904
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William Kaufka (sic)
birth: 5 April 1893 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 3 August 1904 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Two Rivers
father: Matt Kaufka
mother: Lizzie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(NOTE: The age in the newspaper is incorrect:
Death index:  1904 Aug 03  Kaufka, Wm.  co. death index v.7 p.278.
Birth index:  William Kafga/b: 04 Apr 1893/Reel: 0119 Record: 000718
Per 1900 census: Parents were Matthew & Elizabeth, children were Emma, 
Adolph, Edward, Anna, Joseph, and Willie (age 7). 
1905 census:  Matthew & Lizzie, children were Adolph, Edward, Anna & 
Joseph. (Emma married in 1903, Willie had died.)


ANNA KAISER

Death took away the sole dependence of a family of seven ranging from five to 
nineteen when their mother, Anna Kaiser passed away at Holy Family Hospital. 
Mrs. Kaiser was seriously ill for a comparatively short time and suffered from 
an infection of the face. Deceased was born in the Town of Two Rivers forty 
years ago, her maiden name being Anna Doncheck. She is also survived by her 
aged parents and several brothers and sisters. The funeral took place Thursday 
morning from St. Luke's church.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 15, 1916


CHRISTIAN KAISER

DIED
Christian Kaiser died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arnold Schwern Saturday 
last. Death was due to the infirmities of old age.  Mr. Kaiser has been a 
resident of Two Rivers for forty years. He was employed at the old chair factory 
for about twenty-five years. For twelve years he was the sexton at St. Luke's 
cemetery.
He was eighty years of age and his death occurred on his birthday anniversary. 
Mr. Kaiser was a devout Catholic Christian. he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. 
Schwern and one son, Nic besides his wife who is eighty-four years of age.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 27, 1913


MARGARETTA KAISER

Mrs. Christian Kaiser died Thursday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Arnold Schwers. She was born in Mundorf, Germany, eighty-four years ago and came 
to Two Rivers with her husband forty years ago. Her husband died six months ago. 
Mrs. Kaiser is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arnold Schwers and Nic Kaiser. The 
funeral occurred Monday morning from St. Luke's church, Rev. Father Geissler 
officiating.
The Reporter, Sat., Mar. 21, 1914
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(1880 Two Rivers twp census:
Christian Keiser(sic) age 46; Magreth 51; Magreth 16; Anna 14; 
Kathrina 10; Nick 7)
(1900 Two Rivers census:
Christian Kaiser age 66; Margaretta 70)


MARY KAISER

Mrs. Nic Kaiser of the Southside gave birth to twin girl babies 
last Saturday morning, one of whom however, died the following day.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Aug. 18, 1896 
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Maria Kaiser
Vital • Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907
Name	Maria Kaiser
Death Date	16 Aug 1896
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Page	0117
Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907
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Maria Kaiser
Vital • Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
Name	Maria Kaiser
Name Note	twin
Sex	Female
Death or Burial Place	Wisconsin, United States
Death or Burial Place (Original)	Two Rivers
Death Date	16 Aug 1896
Death Place	Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Birth Date	16 Aug 1896
Birthplace	Two Rivers
Race	W
Ethnicity	American
Father's Name	Nicalos Kaiser
Father's Sex	Male
Mother's Name	Anna Doncek
Mother's Sex	Female
Cemetery	St.Luke'S
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Maria Kaiser
Death • Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907
Name	Maria Kaiser
Name Note	Twin
Sex	Female
Death Date	1896
Death Place	Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Race	W
Father's Name	Nicholas Kaiser
Mother's Name	Anna Doncek
Birth Date	16 Aug 1896
Birthplace	Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wis.
Burial Place	Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wis.
Cemetery	St. Luke's Cemetery
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907


SUSAN KAMINSKI

Susan J. Kaminski, 47, of 3720 Parkway Blvd., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, 
July 19, 1987 at her residence, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral 
services will be 10 am Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers. Rev. 
Greg Smith will officiate with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Susan was born September 26, 1939 at Two Rivers, daughter of Grace Allie and the 
late Frederick Perry. She was a graduate of Washington High School, graduating 
with the Class of 1967. Susan was employed at McDonalds Restaurant for six years 
and most recently as the Community Relations Representative. Susan also had been 
employed at Lighthouse Inn in Two Rivers as a Hotel Desk Receptionist.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Kaminski of Kimberly and Lori Kaminski 
of LaCrosse; her mother, Grace Perry of Two Rivers; three brothers and sisters-
in-law, Ronald and Jean Perry of Bountiful, Utah, John and Pamela Perry of Park 
Forest, Illinois and Dr. James and Wendy Perry of Bloomington, Indiana; aunts, 
uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by an infant 
son.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5 pm 
to 9 pm Tuesday. Parish Memorial service will be held at 7 pm. Memorials may be 
made to Ronald McDonald House.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., July 20, 1987 page 15
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[bur. 07-22-1987/age 47 yrs.]


ADELINE KANUGH

8-Months-Old Daughter of Joseph Kanugh Dies
Adeline Anna, 8-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kanugh, 
died at the home on Two Rivers Route 1 at 9:30 this morning. Funeral 
services will be held at St. Luke's Catholic church at 2 o'clock 
Friday afternoon. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery here. The 
child was born June 26, 1935. Besides the parents, she leaves two 
sisters, (Survivors omitted for privacy.) both at home, and three 
brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.) also at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 26, 1936 P.16


AGNES KANUGH    (d. 1985)

Agnes Kanugh, 85, formerly of 3215 Mishicot Road, Two Rivers, died Wednesday 
evening, February 6, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. George Kiefer will officiate with burial to follow at 
Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Kanugh was born February 10, 1899, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of 
the late Frank and Agnes Bauman Adam. She married Joseph Kanugh on September 16, 
1919, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple celebrated their 
Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1969. Mrs. Kanugh was a member of Ladies of Holy 
Redeemer, Catholic Order of St. Francis and Two Rivers Senior citizens.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Mary of Sun Lakes, 
Arizona, Joseph and LaVerne of Manitowoc and Raymond and Jean of Two Rivers; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary and Lawrence Novak of Manitowoc and Dolores 
and Donald Finney of Covina, California; a sister, Sister Fides Adam of Silver 
Lake Convent, Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 26 great grand-
children, 3 step great grandchildren and a great great grandson. She was preceded 
in death by her husband, October 26, 1979, two infant daughters, a granddaughter, 
four brothers and five sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5:30 
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday evening. A memorial serivce will be held at 7 p.m. at 
the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, February 7, 1985 P. 3
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(Feb 10, 1899/Feb 1985/SSDI)
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The marriage of Miss Agnes Adam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franz Adam, well known 
farmers of the Town of Two Rivers and Joseph Kanugh of this city took place 
Tuesday morning at St. Luke's church. Father Hugo performed the ceremony. A 
wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride, relatives only being present 
and the pair departed on a wedding trip. Upon their return they will make their 
home in Two Rivers where they groom is an employee of the Aluminum Goods Company.
The Reporter, Thurs., Sept. 18, 1919


JOSEPH H. KANUGH

Joseph Kanugh, 82, of 1622-23rd St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning, 
Oct. 26, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Donald Becker will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. Kanugh was born Dec. 5, 1896, at Milwaukee, son of the late Peter and 
Elizabeth Grohol Kanugh. He moved to Pulaski as a child where he farmed for 26 
years before moving to Two Rivers. He married Agnes Adam Sept. 16, 1919, at St. 
Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Kanugh was a member of Two Rivers Senior 
citizens.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Gerald and Joseph of Manitowoc and 
Raymond of Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Rosemary) Novak of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Don (Delores) Finney of Covina, Calif.; three brothers, John of West 
Allis, Frank of Milwaukee and Edward of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Frank 
(Elizabeth) Rady and Mr. R.J. (Marie) Bohne of Two Rivers, 17 grandchildren, 16 
great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. Two infant daughters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 
p.m. Sunday, where a parish memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 26, 1979 P. 3
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The marriage of Miss Agnes Adam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franz Adam, well known 
farmers of the Town of Two Rivers and Joseph Kanugh of this city took place 
Tuesday morning at St. Luke's church. Father Hugo performed the ceremony. A 
wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride, relatives only being present 
and the pair departed on a wedding trip. Upon their return they will make their 
home in Two Rivers where they groom is an employee of the Aluminum Goods Company.
The Reporter, Thurs., Sept. 18, 1919


ANNA KANZELBERGER  (d. 1928)

BURIAL ON MONDAY 
Funeral services of Mrs. Edward Kanzelberger, 43, who died at the hospital at 
Manitowoc yesterday, will be held from the St. Luke's church Monday morning. 
Interment will be at Holy Cross cemetery(sic). Mrs. Kanzelberger, nee Anna 
Kleichner, was born on March 2, 1886 in this city. Mr. Edward Kanzelberger, 
to whom she was married in 1905 and four children, Mrs. Ray Becker, Roy, 
Madeline??, and Esther mourn her death. She is also survived by her mother, 
Mrs. John Kleichner, Sr., one sister, Mrs. Ed. M. Koch, and one brother, John 
Kleichner. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 16, 1928  P. 13
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Kanzelberger Funeral is Held Here This Morning
The funeral of Mrs. Edward Kanzelberger took place this morning at 
nine o'clock from the St. Luke's Catholic church with the Rev. Fathers, 
Hugo, Thuecks and Nilles officiating at a solemn high mass. Interment 
took place at Calvary.
Manitowoc Times, Monday, November 19, 1928, Page 2


ANNA KANZELBERGER   (d. 1929)

Mrs. M. Kanzelberger, Pioneer, Dies Friday
Mrs. Mike Kanzelberger, nee Annie Eisenbeis, aged 86, and a pioneer 
resident of Manitowoc county passed away at her home yesterday, the 
victim of infirmities attendant upon old age. Mrs. Kanzelberger, was 
born in Germany, June 24, 1842. At the age of 26 she immigrated to 
this country and moved to Manitowoc county upon arrival in the United 
States. She was married to Mr. Kanzelberger shortly after moving to 
this country. At that time they moved to the town of Two Rivers where 
they lived on a farm for thirty-three years.
The past twenty-seven years have been spent in this city. Mrs. 
Kanzelberger is survived by her husband, seven children, Mrs. John 
Grunwald of Sheboygan, Mrs. George Bonfigt, Joseph, Michael, Peter and 
Edward of this city and John of Antigo.
Burial will take place Monday morning from St. Luke's Catholic church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 23, 1929 P.14


ANNA HAAG KANZELBERGER    (d.1957)

Mrs. Anna Kanzelberger, 77, of 172?-22nd St., Two Riverrs, died early Saturday 
morning at Two Rivers Municpal Hospital where she had been a patient for nearly 
six months.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Deja & Martin Chapels, Two 
Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Adolph Dolezal 
officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Kanzelberger, nee Anna Schrumpf, was born Sept. 22, 1879, in the Town of 
Kossuth, daughter of the late John and Caroline Rumpf Schrumpf. She attended the 
Francis Creek School, and in 1898 she was married to Matthew Haag in Two Rivers. 
He preceded her in death in ????, in ???? she was married in Two Rivers to Peter 
Kanzelberger, who died in 1936. Since her first marriage she had been a resident 
of Two Rivers. She was a member of the Two Rivers Golden Age Club and the Altar 
Society of St. Luke church.
Survivng Mrs. Kanzelberger are five daughters, Mrs. Roland Br??er and Mrs. Oscar 
Sincoular of Two Rivers, Mrs. Clarence Bo?kler of Manitowoc, Mrs. Ray Stadler of 
Milwaukee and Mrs. Claude Harlow of Grimms, Wis., two sons (remainder unreadable).
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 27, 1957 P.9


DAYZE KANZELBERGER

SOCIAL LEADER OF CITY DEAD
Mrs. Kanzelberger, Age 30, Dies At Hospital
Mrs. George Dawley Kanzelberger, 30, well known resident of this city, 
died at the Municipal hospital at noon today.
She had been seriously ill for the last ten days and death was due to 
complications which set in. Mrs. Kanzelberger, wife of a member of the 
printing firm of Malley and Kanzelberger, was affiliated with numerous 
social clubs and had a wide acquaintance.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's 
Catholic church. The Rev. C.V. Hugo will officiate.
Mrs. Kanzelberger, who before her marriage was Margaurite Dayze Dawley, 
was born at Detroit, Minn., April 17, 1902. She came to Two Rivers 15 
years ago and was married to George Kanzelberger March 10, 1921.
The survivors are the widower, three sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Dawley, Two Rivers; and two sisters, Mrs. 
Harry Weiss of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Harry McFetridge of Minneapolis.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 8, 1932 P.9
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[Margaret Kanzelberger/bur. 06-11-1932]


EDWARD J. KANZELBERGER

Edward J. Kanzelberger, 90, of 1600 24th St., Two Rivers, died early Thursday 
evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Kanzelberger was born Oct. 17, 1883, at Two Rivers, son of the late Michael 
and Ann Eisenreich Kanzelberger. He attended Two Rivers schools. He was employed 
at Eggers Veneer factory for 40 years and prior to his retirement he as employed 
at Hamilton Manufacturing Co. for seven years. He married Ann Kleckner May 16, 
1905, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in November, 1928. He married Mrs. 
Emma Griese in 1940 and she preceded him in death in 1950.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Susan Becker, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ralph 
(Marcella) Knipp, of Muskego, and Mrs. Ed Esther Michalek, of Kewaunee; two step 
sons, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Orvil Griese, of Green Bay and Elmer Griese, of Kewaunee; 
two step daughters, Mrs. Louis Hutzler, of Green Bay and Miss Dolores Griese, of 
Two Rivers, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a great great grand-
child.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a Memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 1974  P.14
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Funeral card:
Edward J. Kanzelberger
Born Oct. 17, 1883
Passed away March 21, 1974
Deja & Martin 
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


ELMINA KANZELBERGER

Elmina Kanzelberger, age 89, died Monday morning, May 7, 2007, while under the 
care of hospice at her daughter Kay's home in Maribel. 
Elmina was born Dec. 28, 1917, daughter of the late Hugo and Martha (Burgard) 
Hamernik. She was a lifelong resident of Two Rivers. On Nov. 4, 1939, she married 
Leo E. Kanzelberger at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in 
death April 25, 2000. The couple eventually settled at 2309 Jefferson Street in 
1954 and lived there for almost 50 years. Elmina graduated from St. Luke's 
Parochial School and Washington High School, class of 1935. After high school, 
Elmina was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing with clerical and bookkeeping 
assignments. She worked at Hamilton's almost continuously for 50 years, 
eventually becoming secretary to the vice president of personnel and then serving 
as executive secretary to five presidents of the company. She retired at age 70. 
In retirement she enjoyed gardening and yard work, reading, crossword puzzles, 
and especially knitting. For many years she was known for giving bouquets of 
lilies of the valley and shasta daisies to friends and relatives. 
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the recipients of numerous hand-knit 
hats, mittens, scarves and sweaters. Her greatest accomplishments were the richly 
cabled afghans she knit as wedding gifts for her four grandchildren. She was 
especially proud of her grandchildren as they established careers as a lawyer, 
teacher/builder, biologist/wildlife artist, and physician. 
Elmina and Leo had two daughters, Kay (Michael) Glandt, Maribel; and Mary (Larry) 
Sipiorski, Stevens Point, who survive. Also surviving include grandchildren, 
Steven (Michelle) Glandt, Onalaska; Christopher (Jennifer) Glandt, Maribel; Justin 
Sipiorski, Murphysboro, Ill.; and Katie (Matthias) Schabel, Salt Lake City, Utah; 
great-grandchildren, Alec, Gavin, Andrea, Frederick, Elizabeth Glandt and Maia 
Schabel. Elmina is further survived by her sister, Lola Wilsmann, Two Rivers; 
sister-in-law, Sally McDonald, Manitowoc; special niece, Jane (Don) Bonfigt, Two 
Rivers, and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, 
Leo; sister, Anita (Ken) Sauve; and brother, Everett Hamernik. 
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at St. James Catholic 
Church in Cooperstown at 11 a.m. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Ron Colombo. 
Friends and family may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care 
Center, Two Rivers, Wednesday evening, May 9, 2007, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitation 
will continue Thursday at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The family of Elmina would like to extend its gratitude to the Aurora VNA Hospice 
nurses and medical staff, especially Linda, Melody, Sandy and Pam.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2007
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(28 Dec 1917/07 May 2007/SSDI)


GEORGE J. KANZELBERGER

George J. Kanzelberger, 61, of Two Rivers, Victim
Found Lying in Pool of Blood on Lounge at His Riverside Cottage
TWO RIVERS- Mrs. Margaret Kanzelberger, 63, of 1514-24th St., is being held in 
Manitowoc County Jail without charge after her husband, George J. Kanzelberger, 
61, retiring printing firm partner, died at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital following blows received on the head, which she said she 
inflicted several hours earlier at a West Twin River cottage where he spent 
most of his time in recent years.
Mrs. Kanzelberger rapped at the home of a neighbor, Reginald Buyeske, of 2514 
W. River St., adjacent to the cottage and other properties of the Kanzelbergers, 
at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, informing him that she had struck her husband and knocked 
him down and that he was bleeding badly. Given a key to cottage by Mrs. 
Kanzelberger, Buyeske called police and Office Martin Dahm was assigned.
Used Compresses
Officer Dahm, according to the police report released through Dist. Atty. 
Robert E. Koutnik early Wednesday morning, went to the Kanzelberger cottage 
known as "The Tub", which was the name of a boat Kanzelberger once owned, 
accompanied by Buyesek. Dahm rapped at the cottage door and then hollered. 
There being no response he used the key to enter the house. At his left Officer 
Dahm found Kanzelberger lying in a pool of blood on a lounge. While a doctor was 
being reached the police officer applied compresses in an effort to stop the 
bleeding. The City Emergency Vehicle then rushed Kanzelberger to the hospital, 
where he died shortly before 1 a.m.
The body of Kanzelberger was removed to the County Morgue at Manitowoc for an 
investigation to be conducted by Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner. His 
findings, it was learned, will form the basis of charges to be placed against 
Mrs. Kanzelberger, the former Margaret Kopf, a native of Germany, who came to 
this country in the early 1930s and was married to Kanzelberger, a widower, 
several years later.
Will Issue Warrant
Dist. Atty. Robert E. Koutnik said he would issue a warrant in the case after 
conferring with Chief John Brandt of the Two Rivers Police Dept. Wednesday 
afternoon, Koutnik declined to reveal the nature of the charge until he 
discussed details of the case more fully with Brandt.
Mrs. Kanzelberger is expected to be arraigned in Branch 2 of Manitowoc County 
Court at Manitowoc late Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning.
Koutnik said an autopsy performed Wednesday morning showed that Kanzelberger 
suffered a severe and extensive skull fracture.
Severe Lacerations
Kanzelberger had three severe lacerations in the back of the head, his left eye 
was closed and swollen and there was swelling on the left side of the head as a 
result of the blows. The type of instrument used was not disclosed.
Police were told that it was nothing unusual for Kanzelberger to remain for 
days at a time at the cottage on property which he had planned to construct a 
riverside motel. It is the site of the former ice house of Two Rivers firms 
operating until some 20 years ago. Hot meals had been brought to him by his 
wife on numerous occasions, it was learned. Nearly five years ago Kanzelberger 
retired as a partner in the Malley-Kanzelberger Printing Co., now known as the 
Malley Printing Co.
Kanzelberger was born at Two Rivers Dec. 17, 1901, son of the late Michael and 
Mary Brunner Kanzelberger. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and as a youth 
worked at Schroeder Bros. Co. store in its grocery department. Later he began 
to work for the old Two Rivers Weekly Chronicle and for a short period was an 
employe of the former Brandt Printing and Binding Co. at Manitowoc. In October 
of 1924 he entered into partnership in the printing business with Albert F. 
Malley in the operation of the Malley-Kanzelberger Printing Co., retiring more 
that four years ago.
Has Three Sons
Kanzelberger was a member of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M., and the 
Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons, of Two Rivers. For many 
years he also was a member of the Katzenjammer Club of Two Rivers.
In 1924, he married the former Daisy Dawley in Two Rivers,
(Turn to Page T-7, Col. 5)
Blows Fatal
(Continued from Page1)
who died early in 1932. Three sons, George J., James and Warren, of Manitowoc, 
were born to the union. Late in 1932 he married the former Margaret Kopf.
Besides his wife and the three sons, he leaves four sisters, Mrs. Frank Schultz, 
of Sheboygan, Mrs. John Mrotek, of Butte des Morts, Mrs. Wilfred Reinemann, 
of Porterfield, Wis., and Mrs. Norbert McDonald, of Two Rivers; two brothers, 
Leo, of Two Rivers and Richard, of Sheboygan Falls and nine grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter, November 20, 1963 Pages 1 and T-7
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Kanzelberger
Private funeral services for George J. Kanzelberger, 61, of 1514-24th St., 
Two Rivers retired Two Rivers printing firm partner, who died at Two Rivers 
Municipal Wednesday morning, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth officiating. Burial will 
be in Calvary Cemetery.
Two Rivers Reporter, November 21, 1963 P. T7


LEO KANZELBERGER

Leo E. Kanzelberger, age 83, of 2309 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday 
afternoon, April 25, 2000, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, at St. Luke 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the mass of Christian Burial will 
be Rev. Frank Kerscher. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Leo was born December 9, 1916, in Two Rivers, son of the late Michael and Mary 
Brunner Kanzelberger. Leo graduated from St. Lukes Parochial School and then 
from Washington High School with the class of 1935. On November 4, 1939, he 
married the former Elmina Hamernik, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
After 40 years of service, he retired from Hamilton Manufacturing in 1974, as 
an engineer. He later worked for several years at the Cawsley Company, a family 
business. Leo was a member of the Good Fellowship Club, and Hamilton Management 
Group. He was instrumental in the establishment of Marco Manor, a local treatment 
center for substance abuse. Leo was also an usher at St. Lukes and assisted at 
Funeral Masses as a server. Leo enjoyed woodworking and was a Jack of all 
Trades.
Survivors include his wife, Elmina, Two Rivers; two daughters, Kay (Michael) 
Glandt, Green Bay, Mary (Larry) Sipiorski, Stevens Point; three sisters, Leona 
Mrotek, Wineconne, Lorraine Reinemann, Sheboygan, Sally McDonald, Two Rivers; 
four grandchildren, Steven (Michelle) Glandt, Eagle River, Christopher (Jennifer) 
Glandt, Maribel, Justin Sipiorski and his fiancée, Carrie Walczak, Stevens Point, 
Katie Sipiorski, Milwaukee; one great grandchild Alec Glandt, Eagle River; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by 
two brothers, George and Richard; and two sisters, May Kanzelberger, and Isabelle 
Schultz.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, where 
a Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Jim Sustman.
Memorials may be made to St. Lukes Church for the debt retirement fund.
The family of Leo would like to extend its gratitude to the nurses and medical 
staff of Two Rivers Hospital, Sister Dorothy, from St. Lukes and Linda Bauknecht 
and Kathy Schleis at Visiting Nurses/Hospice.
Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 2000  P. A2
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(09 Dec 1916/25 Apr 2000/SSDI)


MARY KANZELBERGER    (d. 1914)

Mary, aged one year, daughter of Michael Kanzelberger, died Moday evening 
after a short illness. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon from St. Luke's 
church.
The Reporter, Sat., May 16, 1914


MARY KANZELBERGER    (d. 1941)

Mrs. Michael Kanzelberger, 62, died at the Municipal hospital at Two Rivers 
at 8:30 this morning. She had been seriously ill for the past year.
Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock 
from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's 
Catholic church. The Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo will officiate and interment 
will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mrs. Kanzelberger, nee Mary Brunner, was born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids 
Feb. 6, 1879, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brunner. She resided there until 
her marriage June 5, 1899 when the couple moved to Two Rivers. Mr. Kanzelberger, 
former Washington high school janitor, died in April 1940.
Mrs. Kanzelberger was a member of the Altar society of St. Luke's church.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Frank Schultz of Sheboygan, Mrs. Wilfred 
Reinemann of Kohler, Mrs. John Mrotek of Butte des Mortes, and Mrs. Norbert 
McDonald, Two Rivers; three sons, George and Leo of Two Rivers and Richard of 
Sheboygan Falls; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Simett and Mrs. Theresa Waniger, both 
of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Clara Donavan of Chicago; four brothers, Frank, Joseph 
and George Brunner of Silver Lake, and Martin Brunner of Two Rivers and 14 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home until the 
time of the funeral and the rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 24, 1941  P.2


MICHAEL KANZELBERGER    (d. 1940)

Michael Kanzelberger, janitor at Washington High school at Two Rivers, died 
shortly before 4 p.m. yesterday at the municipal hospital where he had been 
a patient for several days. Although not in the best of health for some time, 
he had continued his duties until about three weeks ago.
He had been the school janitor since the first classes were held in the building 
in 1923. Mr. Kanzelberger was 65 years of age. 
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at at 9:30 o'clock from the Klein & 
Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 10 a.m. from St. Luke's Catholic church with 
the Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be made in Calvary 
cemetery.
Mr. Kanzelberger was born in the town of Two Rivers Dec. 13, 1874 and spent his 
entire life in the county. On June 5, 1899 he married Mary Brunner.
As a young man Mr. Kanzelberger took employment in the old Pail factory and later 
was one of the first employes of Joseph Koenig in the infant aluminum industry. 
Later he worked for the Eggers firm and since 1923 had been the janitor at the 
high school. He was a member of the Holy Name society, the St. Joseph's society 
and the Catholic Family Protective association.
Survivors are the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Norbert Mac Donald of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Frank Schultz of Sheboygan, Mrs. John Mrotek of Butte des Mortes and Mrs. 
Wilfred Reineman of Kohler; three sons, George and Leo of Two Rivers and Richard 
of Sheboygan Falls; one sister, Mrs. George Bonfigt of Two Rivers; three brothers, 
Joseph of Two Rivers, John of Antigo and Edward of Kewaunee and 13 grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 10, 1940  P.2


MICHEAL KANZELBERGER    (d. 1933)

FUNERAL WILL BE ON TUESDAY
Michael Kanzelberger Dies At Home of Son
Death claimed Michael Kanzelberger, 90, at the home of his son, Edward Kanzelberger, 
1600 Twenty-fourth street Saturday afternoon. He was a retired farmer, taking up his 
home in this city 33 years ago, moving from the town of Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at St. Luke's Catholic church. Interment 
will be at Calvary cemetery. The remains were brought to the home from Beduhn and 
Goetz this afternoon.
Mr. Kanzelberger was born in Bavaria, Germany, June 3, 1843. He immigrated to this 
country at the age of 26 years and located at Francis Creek. Six months later he 
bought a farm in the town of Two Rivers where he lived up to 33 years ago. He was 
married in Manitowoc 65 years ago to Anna Eisenreich, a native of Bavaria.
Mr. Kanzelberger leaves two daughters, Mrs. John Greenwald of Sheboygan and Mrs. 
George Bonfigt, Two Rivers, and four sons, Joseph and Michael of Two Rivers, John 
of Antigo, Peter and Edward of this city. There are 42 grandchildren and 12 great 
grandchildren.
He was a member of Holy Name society and Catholic Knights.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 8, 1933 - Page 15
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kanzelberger, 24th St., aged residents, have almost completely 
recovered from an experience which almost cost them their lives. They were overcome 
by gas from a coal heater in their home and were found unconscious Tuesday morning by 
their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ed. Kanzelberger. Physicians worked some time with little hope, 
but by evening improvement was seen and the couple are now practically well again. Both 
are near 80 years of age.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Jan. 22, 1926 


L. GERTRUDE KAPPELMANN

L. Gertrude Kappelmann, R5 of 2800 Indian River Blvd. Vista Harbor 9N, Vero Beach, 
Fla., died Wednesday afternoon October 2, 1991, at her residence in Two Rivers. A 
memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt officiating. Burial will be held at Calvary 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born on July 4, 1906, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Bingen 
Schroeder. She attended St. Luke's Parochial School, Two Rivers, and St. Francis 
Academy in Green Bay. On June 19, 1935, she was married to Walter Kappelmann in 
Two Rivers.
Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law, John and Lynn Kappelmann 
of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Horst Partenheimer of Vero Beach, 
Fla.; a sister, Sr. M. Angelus Schroeder of Fond du Lac; six grandchildren; two 
great grandchildren.
Memorials would be appreciated to Holy Family Hospice. There will be no visitation 
at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels.
Herald Times Reporter, October 3, 1991  P. B9
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(04 Jul 1906/02 Oct 1991/SSDI)


ROLAND KAPPELMAN

Roland Kappelmann
birth: 24 March 1904 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 10 September 1904 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Two Rivers
father: Herman Kappelmann
mother: Auguste
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Note: Herman and Auguste are in Holy Cross, Two Rivers,
that would put Roland in Calvary, Two Rivers, the earlier
Catholic cemetery)


MARIA KARBON

Notes From Branch:
News was received here Monday telling of the death of Mrs. George 
Carbon (sic) at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Kanzelberger 
at Two Rivers after an illness of only a few days following the 
birth of a child. Deceased was 24 years of age and is survived by 
a husband, two children, parents, two brothers and three sisters. 
The bereaved husband and family have the sympathy of the community 
in their sad affliction. Interment was at Two Rivers Wednesday 
morning at 10 a.m.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 16, 1911  pg. 8
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Notes From Branch:
A number from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Geo. 
Carbon (sic) at Two Rivers Wednesday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 16, 1911  pg. 8
********
Mrs. Geo. Carbon(sic) of Whitelaw died here last Monday. Mrs. Carbon
was formerly Miss Mary Kanzelberger of this city. She was buried here
Wednesday morning.
The Reporter, Two Rivers, Friday, March 17, 1911


HUBERT KAU

Hubert Kau is my great great great grandfather.  He married Anna Magdalena Otto, 
a servant girl, on 9 Oct 1844 in Satzvey or Satzvej which was in Prussia.  I 
have a copy of their marriage record.  His parents were Engelbert Kau and Anna 
Catharina Zingsheim.  "Lena" was the daughter of  Chrisant (Christian) Otto and 
Maria Magdalena Milfeit.  
A notice in the Nord Westen, a German newpaper in Wisconsin tells of a Golden 
wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Rau at the residence of Joseph Shambeau, 
their son-in-law.  A large group of friends and family were in attendance.  
This notice was in the Oct. 19, 1893 issue.  Name should be Kau.  Hubert and 
Lena's daughter, Christiana, married Joseph Shambeau.

Also in Der Nord Westen:
21 Jun 1894  Burial last Mon. in the Catholic Cemetery of J. Kan, a 73 year old 
settler who formerly worked for the Wisconsin Leather Co.  The last few years he 
and his wife have lived with his son-in-law Joseph Shambeau.  This is the notice 
for Hubert Kau's death.

The old script "K" looked like an "R" so the name gets mistranscribed frequently. 
Also, the "u" sometimes looks like an "n".  Haven't looked at the "J" and "H" 
confusion yet, but the death notice is definitely for Hubert who died 16 June 1894.
Now I am looking for Lena's grave.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Hubert Kau, an old resident of the Town of Two Rivers was buried from the Catholic 
church in this city yesterday. He was at the time of his death, 74 years of age, lacking 
three days. He came to this country at an early date and for many years was a foreman 
in the tannery of the Wisconsin Leather Company. He was the father of Mrs. Jos. 
Shambeau whom he resided with for several years past.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., June 19, 1894
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Hubert Kan  (sic)
birth: 1834 Prussia (sic)
death: 16 June 1894 Two Rivers, Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Kan
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LENA KAUFMAN

DIES WHILE ON A VISIT AT KENOSHA
Stopping at Kenosha for a visit before returning to her home in 
Two Rivers after a four months stay in California, Mrs. Lena Bonn 
Kaufman, 64, died in the St. Catherine's hospital there yesterday. 
She had been at the hospital for two weeks, being removed there 
from the home of her sister in law, Mrs. Henry Bonn. The deceased 
was born in Two Rivers, Wis., Jan 6, 1864. She lived here all her 
life. Her husband, Frank Kaufman, preceded her in death 10 years 
ago. Mrs. Kaufman is survived by three sisters and a brother. 
They are: Mrs. Emil Mermunys, Mrs. John [illegible] and Frank 
[illegible], San Gabriel, Calf. Eight nieces and 18 nephews also 
survive. The body was taken to the Mischeler, mortuary at Kenosha 
and was removed to Two Rivers this morning for services here Friday 
morning at St. Luke's church where the deceased was a member of the 
Altar society.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 08, 1928 Page 9
*****
Mrs. Lena Bonn Kaufmann died at Kenosha early Tuesday morning 
after a short illness, death being due to apoplexy. Mrs. Kaufmann was 
enroute home from California where she was called last spring by the 
death of a relative and stopped enroute home to visit with relatives at 
Kenosha.  Deceased was born in this city in 1864, being sixty-four years 
of age. She resided almost all of her life in this city and for the past 
twenty-five years resided on her farm just north of this city.  The remains 
were brought to this city for burial and the funeral will be held Friday 
morning from the home of a sister of the deceased, Mrs. John Mixa.  
Descedant leaves four brothers and sisters, whom are Mrs. Mixa, Mrs. E. 
Mermuys and Frank Bonn of this city and Mrs. Hammon of Los Angeles, 
California.
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Aug. 9, 1928


BARTHOLMAUS KAUFMANN

B. Kaufmann, an old and well known resident of that part of the 
Town of Two Rivers known as "The Tannery", a name that has clung 
to it though the tannery long ago became a thing of the past, died last 
Tuesday at the age of 76 years. He managed a little farm and until a 
few years ago carried on a small tannery for the tanning of furs and 
pelts at which he was an expert. Although personally honorable in 
all his dealings with his neighbors he was occasionally detected and 
made to suffer for illicit distilling. He took his punishment, therefore, 
philsophically, even heroically, for somehow he felt that he had 
committed no moral wrong by addition to his meagre income in this 
way and no doubt felt that he made himself square with the government 
by patiently serving out the sentence imposed. He had a considerable 
local reputation for the excellence of the rye whiskey of his make and 
many private jugs were sent to him to be replenished therewith from 
far and near. He was sorely afflicted with the asthma and was a great 
sufferer therefrom for the past few years.  
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Apr. 20, 1897
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From the Pilot files, Twenty-five years ago (1897)
George Kauffman(sic) of Two Rivers, father of County Treasurer Kauffman, died 
yesterday morning. He was quite well advanced in years. He was one of the early 
settlers of the town of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 13, 1922 p.1
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(By the date of death, this appears to be Bartholmaus Kaufmann. Neither George nor 
Bartholmaus are on the census, nor on the death index)


CATHERINE KAUFMANN

Died-
Kaufmann - At her home in this city, November 7, 1897, Catherine, wife of Franz 
Kaufmann, aged 62 years. Deceased was born in Heppenbach, Germany, January 14, 
1835, her maiden name being Catherine Jasper. She was married to Franz Kaufmann, 
who survives her on May 22, 1856 and the following year came with her husband to 
Two Rivers where her home has since been. Besides her husband she leaves six 
grown up sons and one daughter, all of whom reside in this city. Her sickness 
was a long and painful one and death came to her as a relief. She was a devoted 
wife and mother and a kind and considerate neighbor. Her funeral takes place from 
St. Luke's Catholic Church tomorrow morning at 9:30.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Nov. 9, 1897
********
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Nov.)
Death of Mrs. Franz Kaufmann after an illness of about a year. 
She leaves her husband and 4 children. The funeral was Wed. in 
the Catholic Church
Der Nord Westen, 11 Nov. 1897
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City and County:
Mrs. Frank Kaufman (sic) of Two Rivers died at her home on Sunday last after a 
long and painful illness. She was 62 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 11, 1897  pg. 3


FRANZ KAUFMANN

OLD TIMERS
Eighty-four years ago today, Franz Kaufman(sic) was born at Bluelf, Prussia. 
Fifty-six of those years were spent in Two Rivers, six months in 1856 at Chicago 
and six months in 1857 in Sheboygan County as blacksmith.
In those days all young men among common people in Germany with any ambition 
learned a trade and Mr. Kaufman chose the trade of a blacksmith. Unlike most 
of the old timers he was married in the old country and with his wife and one 
child he emigrated to America in 1856. At Two Rivers, he worked as the blacksmith 
for Pierpont and Company. In 1858 this concern closed down its saw mill and Mr. 
Kaufman opened a blacksmith shop of his own. Upon leaving Howards Grove, Sheboygan 
County in 1858 they packed the children in a sleigh and made the trip by ox team 
in quite cold weather. Since then the family has committed to reside here. Mr. 
Kaufman was actively engaged in the wagon and blacksmith business for thirty years 
here.
He acquired 218 acres of land about two miles north of the city on the Sandy Bay 
road which still has considerable timber on it. Those early pioneer days were 
strenuous times and men died of things that people would hesitate a long time doing 
today. Mr. Kaufmann prided himself on being a good walker and on one occasion he 
made a journey to Milwaukee, which is approximately 80 miles on foot. He went there 
in search of employment and it took him two days to go and two to return.
Mr. Kaufman was a member of the first Turner Society of Two Rivers and one of its 
promoters. He was a member of the first volunteer fire department and also served 
as foreman. He was three times elected city marshall when that office was filled by 
popular election.
His wife died sixteen years ago and about ten years ago he became married to Miss 
Lena Bonn with whom he now resides. He is the father of one daughter, Mrs. Jos. Rumpf 
and six sons, all of whom are doing well in their vocations. His son, Frank is the 
superintendent of the woodworking department of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. Mr. Kaufman has 
always been a robust, healthy man but of late "the pruning knife of time has cut him 
down" and it cannot be long 'ere he will answer the summons and pass away.
The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 10, 1914
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OLD TIMER CALLED TO REST
The funeral of Mr. Franz Kaufman(sic) took place Saturday morning from St. Luke's 
church. Mr. Kaufman's death occurred Thursday last week at Holy Family Hospital 
where he was confined for the past few months on account of illness. Mr. Kaufman 
has been a resident of Two Rivers for the past 59 years, settling here in 1856. 
He came with his wife and one child, Lena, now Mrs. Rumpf, from Prussia where he 
was born in Drier, 84 years ago. All his life he was a man of robust health and 
strong constitution.
He worked as a blacksmith for several years for Pierpont and Co. Later he conducted 
a wagon and blacksmith business of his own for many years. He also acquired 218 
acres of land about two miles north of the city which still has considerable timber 
on it. Mr. Kaufman was a public spirited man as well as industrious and  neighborly. 
He was a member of the first turner society in Two Rivers and one of its promoters. 
He was also a member of the first volunteer fire department and for many years was 
city marshal.
The deceased is survived by six sons, Nicholaus who conducts a wagon and blacksmith 
shop here, Frank, superintendent of the Hamilton Manufacturing Co., Anton of 
Philadelphia, John of Ludington, Joseph of Bessemer, Mich., and Bernard of Lena and 
one daughter, Mrs. Jos. Rumpf, of this city, besides his wife by a second marriage.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 12, 1915


JOHN KAUFMANN

PORTER AT HOTEL HAMILTON, 2 RIVERS, 
FOUND DEAD IN LAVATORY OF HOTEL THIS MORNING
John Kaufman, porter at the Hotel Hamilton, Two Rivers, was found 
dead in a lavatory by Day Clerk Richard Danrow this morning when 
the latter went on duty, death probably having been due to heart 
failure. Danrow left Kaufman last night at midnight feeling in the 
best of spirits. He gave every evidence of being in good health. 
Kaufman was 33 and had been in the employ of the hotel for several 
years. He had been married but his wife and only child died two 
years ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 05, 1917, Page 8
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DIED AT HIS TASK
Death came suddenly to John Kaufman(sic), porter at the Hamilton Hotel Monday 
night. His body was found early in the morning in the wash room by Mr. Danrow, 
the hotel clerk. He had been dead several hours having fallen on his face when 
in the act of placing on the floor the last of the cuspidors, which he had taken 
into the washroom just as the clerk was retiring shortly after 12 o'clock. The 
body was removed to Boyle's undertaking rooms and relatives notified.
John has been employed at the Hamilton Hotel for the past three years and Manager 
Wood says he has always been a sober and dependent employee. He always did his 
work and a little more and did it well, not requiring to be told and he will be 
greatly missed around the hotel.
Decedent is survived by three brothers, Joseph of Oconto Falls, Nicholas of 
Sheboygan and Peter of Mishicot and four sisters, Mrs. Chas Westphal, Mrs. Wm 
Westphal and Mrs. John Batram of Sheboygan and Mrs. Bote of Milwaukee, all of 
whom attended the funeral which was held from St. Luke's Church Wednesday 
morning.
The Reporter, Fri., June 8, 1917


MARY KAUFMANN    (d. 1898)

Death on Sunday of Mrs. B. Kaufmann, widow of the late Barth. Kaufmann, after 
a short illness. She resided about two miles north of Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, April 21, 1898


NICHOLAS KAUFMANN

DEATH COMES TO TWO RIVERS MAN IN SLEEP
TWO RIVERS, May 14,-Nick Kaufman (sic) was found dead in bed this morning at 
the home of William Schroeder, Washington street at which place he has been 
boarding for a number of years. He has been working for Contractor Streu on 
the street work and worked yesterday afternoon until about 3 o'clock when the 
crew quit on account of the rain. He went to his boarding house and changed 
clothes and then went to the bank, coming back for supper which he ate as 
usual. After supper, he went down town, returned about 8:30. He had the habit 
of lunching every evening before retiring. After having his lunch he went to 
bed as usual. Being an early riser, he was missed, his fellow boarder Joseph 
Rose went to his room to call him and found him dead. They immediately called 
the doctor who said he had been dead for some time. Mr. Kaufmann is about 
forty-eight years of age. Further in formation (sic) in regards to relatives 
and funeral arrangements will appear in tomorrow's issue. About nine or ten 
years ago a brother John, who was night clerk at the Hotel Hamilton also was 
found dead in the morning after he had done all his evening porter work.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 14, 1926 P. 10


ANNA KELLIHER

Two Rivers Woman Killed, Three Hurt in Auto Crash
Mrs. Anna Kelliher Dies Near Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA-A Two Rivers woman was killed and three other persons were injured, 
two seriously, in a collision of two automobiles at the intersection of 
Highways 10 and 55 five miles south of Kaukauna, shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday.
The dead woman is Mrs. Anna Kelliher, 67, 2323 13th St., Two Rivers.
(snip)
Mrs. Kelliher lost her life as a result of internal injuries when the automobile 
driven by Dohr, who with his wife, and Mrs. Kriwanek, also passengers, was struck 
on the right side by a car driven by Frank Forman, 71, 611 Hennepin Ave., Dixon, 
Ill., at the intersection of the two state highways.
Killed Outright
Mrs. Kelliher, according to the report, was in the rear seat of the Dohr car, 
and was killed outright by the impact of the crash. Ambulances rushed to the 
injured of both cars to St. Elizabeth Hospital at nearby Appleton.
The Two Rivers party was on its way to Appleton to attend the first Mass of the 
Rev. Norbert James Rath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome K. Rath, former Two Rivers 
residents, which was held at St. Therese Catholic Church at Appleton Sunday 
morning. The Rev. Rath, who had attended St. Mark Parochial School at Two Rivers, 
had been ordained at Green Bay on Saturday. All were friends of the Rath family.
(snip)
Funeral services for Mrs. Kelliher will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Interment will 
be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Kelliher, nee Anna Kowash, was born in Two Rivers in 1886, a daughter of the 
late Martin and Mary Hittich Kowash. She was married in Two Rivers in 1908 to Walter 
Kelliher, who preceded her in death there 12 years ago.
For many years Mrs. Kelliher was active in affairs of the Camp 7679, Royal Neighbors 
of America, Two Rivers, of which she was a past oracle. She was also active in circles 
of the St. Mark Church, including the Altar Society.
Surviving Mrs. Kelliher are two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Felber of Tannery Road, Two 
Rivers, and Mrs. Lewellyn Rohr of Two Rivers, and two sons, Lloyd of Ripon and First 
Lt. Earl Kelliher with the U.S. Air Force at Rapid City, S.D., four sisters, Mrs. 
Maxwell Brown of Birmingham, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Strong, Miss Elizabeth Kowash and 
Mrs. Hebert Clayton of Two Rivers, and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 3 p.m. 
Tuesday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 
8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 28, 1953 P.1
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Walter Kallaher and Anna Kowash were married at St. Luke' church this morning. 
The young could are both residents of this city and the bride is the daughter of Martin 
Kowash who for many years has made his home here.
The Chronicle - Tues., Oct. 27, 1908


HAROLD KELLIHER

Funeral is Held
Funeral services for 12 year old Harold Kelliher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Kelliher were held from St. Luke's church yesterday. The boy's death was due
to injury to the spine suffered while at play. Blood poisoning set in and
efforts to save the boy were futile.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 6, 1923  p.2
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DIES FROM INJURIES RECEIVED AT PLAY
Harold Kelliher, aged twelve years son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kelliher, Thirteenth 
Street, passed away Sunday night, death being due to injuries he received while 
playing football at school. He received injuries to his spine which resulted in 
blood poisoning. His untimely death is deeply regretted and mourned by his 
schoolmates as well as his parents and brothers and sisters. Besides his parents, 
he leaves two sisters, Hildegard and Lorraine and two brothers, Lloyd and Earl. He 
was a member of the Knights of the Juveniles and attended St. Luke's School. The 
funeral was Wednesday morning, Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 7, 1923
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Card of Thanks
We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the kind expressions of sympathy from 
neighbors and friends in our recent bereavement due to the illness and death of 
our beloved son and brother, including the beautiful floral offerings and the use 
of cars at the funeral.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kelliher and Family
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 14, 1923


WALTER H. KELLIHER

Walter Kelliher, 60, died at his home in Two Rivers at 5:30 p.m. Monday of a
heart ailment. He had been ill for the past two months.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, at 9:30 o'clock from the
Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers and at 10 o'clock from St. Mark's Catholic
church with the Rev. Peter Nilles officiating. Interment will be made in
Calvary cemetery in Two Rivers.
Mr. Kelliher was born in Kewaunee on Aug. 9, 1881. He attended the Kewaunee
schools and moved to Two Rivers when he was 20 years old. He had resided 
there since.
He was an active member of the Cocabola camp of Modern Woodmen and of the
Knights of Columbus.
On October 27, 1907, Mr. Kelliher married Anna Kowash of Two Rivers. She
survives him with three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Felber of Manitowoc, Mrs.
Llewelyn Rohr of Algoma, and Miss Anna Mae Kelliher at home; two sons, Lloyd
of Two Rivers and Earl, who recently enlisted in the air corps and is stationed
at Chanute Field; one sister, Miss Lottie Kelliher of Two Rivers; one brother,
Edward, Two Rivers and two grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Jansky funeral home until the time of the funeral
and the rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 23, 1941  p.2
********
Walter Kallaher and Anna Kowash were married at St. Luke' church this morning. 
The young could are both residents of this city and the bride is the daughter of Martin 
Kowash who for many years has made his home here.
The Chronicle - Tues., Oct. 27, 1908


ALOYSIUS KELLNER

Aloysius Kellner, 69, of 1815-22nd St., Two Rivers, died early Thursday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Private funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at Klein & 
Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. Kellner was born Nov. 23, 1902, at Two Rivers, son of the late Wenzel 
and Frances Schroeder Kellner.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Rose Welnicke, Mrs. Mathilda Hendricks 
and Mrs. Clara Dohliesleder, of Manitowoc, a brother, Charles, of Two 
Rivers and nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 19, 1972


CHARLES KELLNER

Charles Kellner, 83, of 1815 22nd St., Two Rivers, died Saturday night at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be a 10 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Kellner was born Feb. 12, 1892, at Two Rivers, son of the late Wenzel and 
Frances Schroeder Kellner. He served in the U.S. Army in World War I. He married 
Veronica Panowitz June 1, 1929, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Feb. 18, 
1968. Mr. Kellner was employed by the U.S. Postal Department as a mail carrier 
for many years, retiring 26 years ago.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Rose Welnicke and Mrs. Clara Schliesleder of 
Manitowoc and nephews and nieces. 
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, August 4, 1975  P.14
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(b. 12 Feb. 1892/d. Aug. 1975/SSDI)


FRANCISKA (SCHROEDER) KELLNER

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1906:
Mrs. Wenzel Kellner, a resident in the northern part of Two Rivers, died
Monday of consumption. She leaves her husband and 6 children. The funeral
will be held this morning from the Lutheran Church.


LEO K. KELLNER

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1906:
A blind child, only a few months old, of W. Kellner in Two Rivers, died Saturday
and was buried Monday. The mother died about a week before.


LIZZIE KELLNER


A 4-yr. old little daughter of Wenzel Keller in Two Rivers died Sun. 
The funeral was held Tues. morning from the Catholic Church.
(There are none by the surname Keller in the Two Rivers cemeteries. There
is a Wenzel Kellner in the same lot with (almost 4 yr. old) Lizzie.)
Der Nord Westen, 21 July 1904
********
The little four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Kellner died last Sunday 
and was buried from St. Luke's this morning. She was one of a pair of twins, a boy 
and a girl. The boy died about a year ago.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., July 18, 1904


PAULINE KELLNER    (d. 1925)

Dies on Eighty-Fourth Birthday
Mrs. Pauline Kellner, wife of Wenzel Kellner, died at the family home, 1815
Twenty-second street, Thursday, her demise being due to infirmities incident
to old age. The funeral will be held Monday morning with services at Sacred
Heart Catholic church, the Rev. Malkowski officiating and burial will be at
Calvary cemetery.
Born in Germany December 24, 1841, Mrs. Kellner died on her eighty-fourth
birthday. She was twice married, her first husband Mr. Prebis dying before
she came to this country. She came in 1901 and in 1906 came to Two Rivers to
live with the family and has always since made her home here. Besides the
husband she is survived by eight children, four grand children and fifteen
great grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Mary Janke of Chicago, Mrs. Gusta
Polevitz of Germany, Mrs. Joseph Wilniewski, Mrs. Floyd Angel and Mrs. George
S. Schroeder, all of Manitowoc. Stanley Prebis of Chicago, Charles Kellner
and Alois Kellner of this city.
Out of town people here to attend the funeral are Fred Prebis, Stanley
Jechorek and Mrs. Anna Prebis of Chicago, Mrs. Mary Rathsack of Two Creeks
and Mrs. Tillie Koslowski of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 26, 1925  p.5
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(Per obit she died on Thursday Dec. 24, 1925)


VERONICA KELLNER

Mrs. Charles Kellner, 76, of 1310-22nd St., Two Rivers, died late Sunday 
afternoon at her home.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. 
James J. Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Kellner, vee (sic) Veronica Panowitz, was born Feb. 2, 1892, at Two Rivers, 
a daughter of the late John and Mary Mrotek Panowitz. She was married June 1, 
1929, to Charles Kellner, a retired Two Rivers letter carrier. She was a member 
of Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society.
Surviving besides her husband are five sisters, Mrs. Anna Tadych and Mrs. Agnes 
Kosbucki, both of Two Rivers, Mrs. Bella Awe and Mrs. Helen Moreshal, both of 
West Allis, and Mrs. Frances Mycziwski of Milwaukee, and a brother, John Panowitz, 
of Two Rivers. A sister and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 19, 1968 P. T7
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(b. 2 Feb. 1892/d. 15 Feb. 1968/SSDI)


WENZEL KELLNER

Wenzel Kellner, 84, of Two Rivers, died at Municipal hospital in Two Rivers 
this morning.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic church 
in Two Rivers and burial will be in Calvary cemetery in Two Rivers.
Mr. Kellner was born in Bohemia in 1862 and came to this country when he was 19 
years old. He married Frances Schroeder of Two Rivers, about 58 years ago. She 
died in 1906.
After working for several years in a flour mill at Tisch Mills, Mr. Kellner moved 
to Two Rivers in 1892, where for 30 years he was employed by the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing company in Two Rivers, until his retirement eight years ago.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Vilnicke, Mrs. Mathilda Hendricks 
and Mrs. Clara Schleisleder, all of Manitowoc; two sons, Charles and Alois, both 
of Two Rivers; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home in Two Rivers from 
Sunday afternoon until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 8, 1947 P.2
*********
(From 1900 Two Rivers ward 5 census:
Wenzel Kellner age 38; wife Francis age 38; Charles age 8; Rosa age 6; 
Tillie age 3; Clara age 1)
(From 1910 Two Rivers census:
Wenzel Kellner age 48; wife Pauline age 69; Charles age 18; Rose age 17;
Clara age 11; Alois age 7)


ANNA MARIA KIMMES

Mrs. Matthew Kimmes, a resident of Manitowoc county since the early 60's 
and who for several years has made her home with her son, Matthew on Range 
Line, died at the home of her son, Joseph at Two Rivers while visiting 
there. Mrs. Kimmes was 79 years of age. Two sons and three daughters 
survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 14, 1912  page 3
(1910 Two Rivers census:
Mathies Kimmes age 50; wife Ida age 44; Gertruede 12; Joseph 12;
dau. Marsale 9; dau. Francis 8; Jennie 7; Harvey 5; Loretta 4; 
mother Annie 70)


BABY KIMMES

Tannery:
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Kimmes last Saturday but its life on 
earth was only a few hours. It was buried Monday afternoon.
The Reporter, Sat., Dec. 7, 1907
********
The child in the obituary was born after this census, but Matt and Ida are
in this cemetery
(1905 Two Rivers, Wisconsin state census:)
Mathias Kimmes   Head M 46y Wisconsin 
Ida Kimmes   Wife F 36y Wisconsin 
Gertrude Kimmes   Daughter F 7y Wisconsin 
Joseph Kimmes  Son M 5y Wisconsin 
Marcella Kimmes   Daughter F 4y Wisconsin 
Frances Kimmes   Daughter F 3y Wisconsin 
Jennie Kimmes   Daughter F 2y Wisconsin 
Harvey Kimmes   Son M 1y Wisconsin 
Mary Kimmes   Mother F 71y Germany 


IDA KIMMES

MRS. KIMMES, OF A PIONEER FAMILY, DIES
Sister of Late Judge Isaac Craite Dies At Home of Her Daughter
Mrs. Ida Kimmes, 64, member of a pioneer Manitowoc county family, was found 
dead in bed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Nimmer, at Kaukauna at 
5 o'clock this morning.
Mrs. Kimmes had been visiting at her daughter's home since Tuesday. The body 
was brought to Two Rivers by Wiebusch and Klein, undertakers, and will be 
taken to the homestead in the town of Two Rivers next Saturday afternoon.
The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic church. The 
Rev. C.V. Hugo will officiate and burial will be at Calvary cemetery.
Mrs. Kimmes was a sister of the late Judge Isaac Craite, a prominent Manitowoc 
county jurist of 25 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Zoe 
(distorted line) in Canada and early settlers in Manitowoc county. She was born 
at Five Corners Jan. 26, 1869. She was married to Matt Kimmes at Mishicot 36 
years ago. Mr. Kimmes died 17 years ago but his widow continued to make her 
home on the homestead in the town of Two Rivers and the farm was operated by 
a son, Harvey.
The survivors are eight children: Mrs. Gertrude Koczorowsky, town of Two Rivers; 
Mrs. Frances Engelbrecht and Mrs. Loretta Messman, town of Two Creeks; Mrs. 
Marcella Nimmer, Kaukauna, Miss Irene and Harvey at home; and Joseph, town of 
Two Rivers.
She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Fortier, Green Bay, and 
three brothers, Jerome of Hollywood, Cal., Nelson of Racine and Eusebe, Milwaukee, 
and 13 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 15, 1933 P. 11


MATHIAS KIMMES JR.

TOWN OF TWO RIVERS MAN DIES IN CITY
Math Kimmes Was Brother in law of I. Craite
Matthias Kimmes, a well known town of Two Rivers farmer and brother 
in law of Judge Isaac Craite of this city, died at the Holy Family 
hospital in this city and the funeral will be held from St. Luke's 
church at Two Rivers Saturday morning. Mr. Kimmes had suffered from 
stomach trouble for months and two weeks ago entered the hospital 
here for treatment. Pleurisy set in and caused death. 
He was 52 years of age and was born in this county. A widow and eight 
children survive him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 20, 1915, Page 8
*********
Mathias Kimmes died yesterday morning at Holy Family Hospital. Mr. Kimmes had 
been at the hospital several weeks sick with stomach trouble. Pleurisy set in 
and death resulted. Mr. Kimmes was born in the Town of Two Rivers 52 years ago 
and resided there ever since. He was a frugal and an industrious farmer. He is 
survived by his wife and eight children. The funeral will be held Saturday from 
St. Luke's Catholic Church at ten o'clock.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 20, 1915
***********
Rangeline:
Mathias Kimmes, an industrious farmer of the Town of Two Rivers, died at the 
Holy Family Hospital last Wednesday. Mr. Kimmes had been ill for several months 
and was taken to the Holy Family Hospital about a month ago. He was born here 
and had reached the age of 52 years. Mr. Kimmes is survived by a wife and eight 
children, Gertrude, Joseph, Marcella, Frances, Jennie, Harvey, Loretta and Irene. 
The funeral was held from St. Luke's Church on Saturday. Those who came to attend 
the funeral were Mrs. Perjock and son, James of Oconto, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Craite 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Olson of Green Bay.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 27, 1915


MATHIAS KIMMES SR.

Der Nord Westen, 27 Sept. 1894 
Death on Tues. in Town Two Rivers of Mathias Kimmes of a stroke. 
He was born in 1824 in Moesdorf, Luxembourg, and came to Two Rivers 
in 1854 where he has lived since. Burial will take place Sat. in the 
Catholic Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Sept. 1894 
********
Mathias Kimmes, a resident of the Town of Two Rivers and a former resident 
of this city died at his home a few miles north of this city last Thursday from a 
stroke of paralysis and was buried from St. Luke's Catholic Church last Saturday. 
He was a good man and trusted citizen and his death is deeply regretted by all who 
knew him. He was born in Moesdorf, Luxemburg in 1834 and came to this country 
in 1854 settling in Two Rivers shortly after his arrival. He leaves a wife and two sons 
and three daughters.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Sept. 28, 1894
*******
Mathias Kimmes
birth: 25 May 1824 Luxemburg, Europe
death: 19 September 1894 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
spouse: Anna Maria Beth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ALEXIS KING

Funeral services for Alex J. King, 85, of 1600 Washington St., Two Rivers, 
who died Monday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 
8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. 
at St. Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. 
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited by 
the St. Luke Holy Name Society at 7:45 o'clock this Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, August 4, 1964 P.10
********
(07 Jul 1879/Aug 1964/SSDI)


CLARA M. KING

Mrs. Clara King, 89, formerly of 1600 Washington St., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, the 
Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. King, nee Clara Roleau, was born June 17, 1882, at DePere, a daughter of 
Joseph and Amelia Roleau. She was married Nov. 17, 1919, at Rapid River, Mich. 
to Alex King. The family moved to Two Rivers 45 years ago. Her husband preceded 
her in death in 1964.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bernadette Feuerstein and Mrs. Peter (Lucille) 
Wondrash of Two Rivers, a son, Lewellen King of San Angelo, Texas, eight grand-
children and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, where memorial 
services will be at 7:30 o'clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 19, 1971


JACOB KIRSCHOFSKI

Notes from Two Rivers:
Jacob Kirschkofski died at his home in this city, last Thursday evening. He was 
a native of Germany and was 70 years of age. He is survived by a wife, three sons 
and one daughter. The funeral took place Monday morning from St. Luke's Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 29, 1915
*******
The funeral of Jacob Kirschkofski(sic) took place Monday morning from St. Luke's 
church, Rev. Hugo officiating. He had been confined with illness several weeks. 
Mr. Kirschkofski was born in Germany in 1845 and came to Two Rivers about forty 
years ago. He was employed for many years at the pail factory and later worked 
for the Hamilton Mfg. co. The flag on the Hamilton Plant was displayed at half 
mast out of respect to him. He leaves a wife by a second marriage, one daughter, 
who resides at Manitowoc and three sons, one of whom is serving in the navy.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 30, 1915


HENRY KLECKNER

Eastwin news:
Henry Kleckner, Sr. spent his birthday with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Jacquette, 
last Thursday. He has already reached the advanced age of 81 years and thinks 
nothing of taking a three or a four mile walk without a cane.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 18, 1903 P. 8
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(1900 Two Rivers census:
John Kleckener age 45; wife Katie 43; Johny 15; Annie 14; Mary 9;
father Henry b.1822 age 77)


JOHN KLECKNER

2 RIVERS MAN DIES SUDDENLY WHILE AT WORK 
John Kleckner, Sr., well known resident of Two Rivers died suddenly while at 
work on the farm of his son near that city Saturday, a victim of heart trouble 
from which he had been a sufferer for some time. Mr. Kleckner died almost 
instantly.
Decedent was 65 years of age and a native of the town of Two Rivers but for 
five years past he had been employed with the Aluminum Goods Co. He had been 
at the farm of his son Saturday afternoon and death occurred about 3:30 while 
he was at work.
A wife and three children survive, John Jr., Mrs. Edward Kanzelberger and Mrs. 
Edward Koch. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at St. Luke's church, 
Two Rivers. 
Manitowoc Herald News, August 15, 1921  P.1


KATHERINE KLECKNER

Body of Missing Woman Found by Searching Party 
Wandered From Home, Woman, 85, Drowns Near Two Rivers
The body of Mrs. Katherine Kleckner, 85, of Two Rivers route 2, was found in 
shallow water in the West Twin river about two miles from Two Rivers, at 11 
o'clock this morning, approximately 24 hours after she wandered away from the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward M. Koch. 
More than 100 persons joined in the search for the aged woman. They included 
Sheriff Elmer Bergner and several of his deputies, friends and neighbors of 
the missing woman, Coast Guardsmen, and Boy Scouts. The searching party split 
into small groups and combed wooded country on the Henry Menges farm until 9 
o'clock Wednesday night. The River was dragged until 2 o'clock this morning 
by the sheriff and Coastguardsmen in charge of Lt. Com. Oscar A. Johnson. 
Early this morning, dragging operations were resumed.
The body was found further upstream from the section of the river that was being 
dragged this morning. It was discovered by Charles Hawes, Two Rivers route 1, 
who was a member of a group which also included Mike Schmidt, Lawrence Bonin, 
Hugo Ahrndt, and Walter Stegeman. They notified the sheriff who summoned Dr. 
Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, by radio. Coroner Teitgen said death was 
caused by drowning. Because of the rugged terrain, the body was brought to Two 
Rivers in the Coast Guard surfboat. 
May Have Fallen 
Some members of the searching party believed that Mrs. Kleckner may have fallen 
into the stream when she bent over to wash her hands in the water. The position 
of the body and the fact that the mittens which she customarily wore were 
missing bore out the theory. Mrs. Kleckner, it was said by the Kochs, made a 
practice of taking short walks but invariably told her daughter where and when 
she was leaving. She was in the garden at the Koch home when Mrs. Koch went into 
the basement to do the washing yesterday morning. At first it was believed she 
had gone to visit her grandchildren, Richard and Lillian Kleckner, residing less 
than a mile west of Highway 147 but she could not be found there.
Mrs. Kleckner was a native of Germany. She came to this country at the age of six 
and was reared in the town of Two Rivers. Her husband, John Kleckner, died 23 
years ago. Besides Mrs. Koch she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Reidl of 
Antigo, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The body was taken to the 
Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home. Funeral arrangements will be announced 
Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 20, 1943  P. 1
********
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Kleckner will be held in Two Rivers from the 
Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home at 10 o'clock Saturday morning and from St. 
Luke's Catholic church at 10:30.
The Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo will officiate and burial will be in the family 
plot in Calvary cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 
o'clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 21, 1943  P.2


AMELIA KLEIN

Mrs. Anton W. Klein, 56, of 1114 16th street, Two Rivers, died at the municipal 
hospital, Two Rivers, early today. She had been ill the past eight years.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Lukes Catholic church, 
Two Rivers, with burial in Calvary cemetery.
Mrs. Klein, nee Amelia Allie Radzinski, was born in Two Rivers in 1891 and in 
1925 was married to Anton Klein. He survives with two sons, Hilary Allie and 
Cpl. Roger Klein, stationed at Westover field, Mass.; three daughters, Mrs. 
Raymond Messman and Mrs. Gerald Kruse of Two Rivers, Mrs. Robert Koch of this 
city; brother,Joseph Radzinski of Milwaukee; two sisters, Ms. Harry Osesek of 
this city, Mrs. Edward Pech of Francis Creek; and four grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, 
where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 11, 1948  P. 2


CHARLES J. KLEIN, D.D.S.

Dr. Charles J. Klein, 90, of 1600 26th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday
noon at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic
Church, Two Rivers.  The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial
in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Dr. Klein was born Oct. 30, 1884 at Podolm, Hungary, son of the late
Joseph and Julia Klein Klein, immigrating to the United States in
1886.  He married Pauline M. Adams Oct. 20, 1914 at Stevens Point.  He
was graduated from Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons,
(Marquette University)  Milwaukee in June of 1912 and opened a dental
office at Two Rivers in the fall of 1912.  He practiced dentistry
until 1970 when he fully retired.
Dr. Klein was a member of Manitowoc County Dental Society, Wisconsin
State Dental Society and National American Dental Assn., Two Rivers
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 352, Local Equitable Reserve Assn., and
Third Order of St. Francis.  He was also a member of Knights of
Columbus since 1970 and a charter member of Two Rivers Knights of
Columbus No. 1957, served as its first grand knight and was a former
member of the old St. Luke Holy Name Society.  Mrs. Klein preceded him
in death March 13, 1960.
Survivors include a son, Charles A. of Two Rivers, two daughters,
Marian Klein and Genevra Klein, of Neenah, five grandchildren.  Two
brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 4
p.m. Friday, where members of Knights of Columbus will meet at 7:30
p.m. for a Rosary service.  There will be a memorial service at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter  Thursday, May 22, 1975  pg. 3
********
Dr. Charles Klein, of Two Rivers, and Miss Pauline M. Adams of Stevens Point, 
who were married at the latter place a week ago, have arrived at Two Rivers to 
take up their home. Dr. Kelin (sic), who is a graduate of Marquette, has been 
located at Two Rivers for two years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 29, 1914 P. 5


EMMA KLEIN

Wife of City Treasurer Dead
Mrs. Emma Klein, wife of City Treasurer Joseph Klein, died at the Holy Family 
hospital at Manitowoc at noon, her demise being due to a complication of 
diseases. The arrangements for the funeral had not been completed but the body 
will be brought to this city and funeral service will be held at St.Luke's 
Catholic church.
Born Emma Kumbalek in this city August 27, 1875, deceased had always made her 
home in this city. She was married to Mr. Klein May 25, 1897 and her husband, 
six children and four grandchildren survive her. The children are Coletta, 
Marie, Geraldine and Leo, all at home, Miss Esther at Chicago and Joseph of 
this city. Four brothers, Louis and Ervin Kumbalek of this city, Benjamin 
Kumbalek of Manitowoc and Anton Kumbalek of Oshkosh and five sisters, Sister 
Esther of Elmhurst, Ill., Sister Margeruite (sic) of Hay, Kansas. Miss Rose 
Kumbalek of Chicago, Mrs. Joseph Smith of Owosso, Mich., and Mrs. M.E. Clocksin 
of Chicago also survive her.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 25, 1926  P.10
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MRS. JOS. KLEIN SR., IS CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Jos. Klein of this city answered the summons of death at Holy Family Hospital on 
Thursday morning after an illness of several weeks. Deceased was born in this city, the 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kumbalek and was 51 years of age. She was a devoted 
member of St. Luke's church belonging to the Woman's societies and had a host of friends 
who loved her dearly, to whom the shock of her demise will be very great, as well as to 
her husband, Mr. Jos. Klein, the city treasurer and the six children, Misses Coletta, Esther, 
Marie, Geraldine, Jos. Jr., and Leo and other relatives. 
Besides  being a beautiful character, Mrs. Klein was possessed of a rich soprano voice 
which made for her a local reputation from her childhood when her golden curls excited 
the wonder of all who knew her. Her death is a hard blow to her family which has the 
sympathy of the entire community. The funeral will be held from the home Monday with 
services at St. Luke's Church at 9:00 am. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. 
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Mar. 26, 1926  


GENEVRA C. "NEVO" KLEIN

Genevra C. "Nevo" Klein, age 94, of Two Rivers, died Monday morning, August 20, 
2012, at her home surrounded by relatives.
Nevo was born July 18, 1918, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Dr. Charles J. 
and Pauline (Adams) Klein. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Two 
Rivers, with the class of 1936. Most of Nevo's life wad devoted to music and art. 
She was a member of the High School Band and accompanied many soloists. Nevo had 
been a member of the Carmen Chorus and the Meckelberg Ensemble, while attending 
Wood's Business School in Manitowoc and Layton School of Art in Milwaukee. After 
working in the Art Department at Hamilton Mfg. Co for several years she attended 
the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee graduating in 1950 with a Bachelor's 
degree in Art Education. She taught art in Southern Door County, Kiel, and 
dedicated most of her years to the Menasha Public School system. While teaching 
in Menasha, she took organ lessons at Lawrence Conservatory of Music. Upon 
retirement from Menasha she returned to Two Rivers. Nevo then directed the funeral 
choir at St. Luke's Catholic Church and played the organ there for many years. 
She was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish. She enjoyed spending her time 
artistically decorating home-made cookies which went to relatives, shut-ins, 
nursing homes and church bazaars. In addition to music and art, Nevo's love of 
relatives and friends was always important in her life. She was happiest when 
she could share fellowship, music, games and food with them at home with tables 
decorated with her artistic flair.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Nevo was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and sister-in-law: Charles 
and Genrose Klein, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 23, 2012, at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. John Paul Klein, O.M.V. with burial to follow at Calvary 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday at St. Peter the Fisherman 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers, from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The sister of Nevo extends heartfelt thanks to Father Kevin Ori and Carol Hansen 
for their spiritual help and to Margaret Klein, Peter Klein, Jilleen Bodwin, Jane 
Daffner and Helen Massey for their extraordinary help and care.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2012


JOSEPH KLEIN    (d. 1926)

DEATH COMES TO CITY TREASURER JOSEPH KLEIN AT SAN JOSE, CAL., 
AS HE SEEKS HEALTH THERE 
TWO RIVERS, June 8-City Treasurer Joseph Klein, who left here a short time ago 
for a visit in California, died last night at San Jose, his demise being due 
to a complication of diseases and coming after several years of suffering. The 
body will be returned to this city for burial but the funeral arrangements have 
not been completed and will be announced later. Advised against making the 
western trip because of his condition, the death of Mr. Klein while not 
unexpected comes as a shock to relatives and friends.
Born at Two Rivers September 29, 1866 Mr. Klein would have been sixty at his 
next birthday. He made the city his home practically all of his life. As a boy 
he became an apprentice in the old Chronicle office and learned the printer 
trade thoroughly. After three years he left for Superior where he became the 
foreman of a newspaper office and worked for a number of years. He then gave up 
his position and for six months made his home in California returning to this 
state to locate at Milwaukee where he engaged in business with a friend. 
Disposing of his interests in returned to Two Rivers and resumed work in the 
shop where he had been an apprentice and later established a candy store where 
the Schroeder Brothers store is now located. After his marriage to Emma Kumbalek, 
which occurred May 25, 1896, he was appointed city clerk, a position which he 
held for a number of years and later was employed at the Aluminum Goods company 
plant where he had charge of the stock in the rolling mill. About two years ago 
he was named city treasurer, a position which he held at the time of his death, 
being on a leave of absence.
Mr. Klein was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Society, Holy 
Name Society and was the secretary of St. Luke's congregation. He was popular 
with all classes of citizens.
Mr. Klein preceded her husband in death March 25 this year and surviving him are 
four daughters and two sons, Colletta, Marie, Esther and Geraldine and Joseph and 
Leo, all of this city; a brother John of LaCrosse and a sister, Mrs. Anton Walters 
of San Jose, California with whom he was visiting at the time of his death.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 8, 1926  P.5
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CITY OFFICIAL DIES FAR FROM HOME
Jos. Klein, City Treasurer, Seeking Health in Far West Succumbs 
at Journey's End; Funeral Monday
Going to the far West to regain his health was a vain hope for city treasurer, 
Joseph Klein of this city and when he bade goodbye to his friends here upon 
his departure, it was his last farewell, for he passed away on Monday night at 
San Jose, shortly after arriving there at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anton Walters.
The death of Mr. Klein makes the close of an unfailingly upright and honorable 
life. Born in two Rivers, Sept. 29, 1926?, he made this city his home practically 
all his life and always held the esteem of all who knew him. Among his later efforts 
for the public good, was the institution of the city manager form of government here, 
a plan for which he worked enthusiastically and he was a member of the campaign 
committee to get the approval of the voters for the plan. As a boy he became an 
apprentice in the Chronicle office and learned the printer's trade. Later he left for 
Superior where he became the foreman of a newspaper office and worked for a 
number of years. He then, for a few months, made his home in California, returning 
to this state to locate at Milwaukee and engaged in business with a friend. Disposing 
of his interests he returned to Two Rivers and resumed work in the shop where he 
had been an apprentice and later established a candy store where the Schroeder 
Brothers store is now located. He was married to Miss Emma Kumbalek May 25, 
1896 and was appointed city clerk, a position which he held for a number of years 
after which he was employed at the Aluminum Goods company plant where he had 
charge of the stock in the rolling mill. About two years ago he was chosen city treasurer 
in competition with several applicants, a position which he held at the time of his death, 
being on a leave of absence.
Mr. Klein was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Society,, Holy 
Name Society and was the secretary of St. Luke's congregation.  He had been in ill 
health for a year or more. Mrs. Klein preceded her husband in death March 24, this 
year; surviving him are four daughters and two sons, Colletta, Marie, Esther and 
Geraldine and Joseph and Leo, a brother, John of LaCrosse and a sister, Mrs. Anton 
Walters of San Jose, Calif.  The remains are enroute to this city and the funeral will be 
held Monday morning at nine o'clock from the home on Seventeenth Street with Solemn High 
Mass at St. Luke's Church. Interment  will be at Pioneers Rest.  (in Calvary)
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., June 11, 1926 
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[Joseph L. Klein, Sr.]


JOSEPH KLEIN    (d. 1982)

Joseph L. Klein, 85, of 1801 East St., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, June 10, 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital. 
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 
10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Klein was born July 4, 1897, at Two Rivers, son of the late Joseph and Emma 
Kumbalek Klein. He was educated at Two Rivers schools. He worked as a machinist 
at Mirro Corporation almost all his life, retiring as a machine shop foreman. He 
married Mary F. Stehlik Aug. 25, 1920, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death 
in July of 1973. Mr. Klein was a member of Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include four sons, Leon of Long Island, N.Y., Lewis of Two Rivers, Claude 
of West Allis, and Joseph Jr. of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Frank 
(Margaret Mary) Kluck of Reno, Nev.; Mrs. Quirin (Theresa Ann) Kubsch of Two Rivers, 
and Mrs. Peter (Anita) O'Hare of Denville, N.J.; four sisters, Mrs. Colletta Mackay 
of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Ralph (Marie) Gross of Rogers, Ark., Mrs. John (Geraldine) 
Stepzinski of Peoria, Ill., and Mrs. Esther Dahlberg of Tamarack, Fla.; 37 grand-
children, and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul, and 
a brother, Leo.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 
where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 1982  P. 3
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[bur. 06-14-1982/age 84]
(b. 4 July 1897/d. June 1982/SSDI)
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Jos. Klein and his bride, formerly Miss Marie Staehlik (sic), who were married 
at St. Luke's church in Two Rivers yesterday, passed through the city last 
evening en route for the south on their wedding trip.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 26, 1920 P. 3
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Miss Mae Stehlik(sic), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stehlik and 
Jos. Klein, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Klein, were married Tuesday 
morning at St. Luke's Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. 
Hugo. The attendants were Viola Simonis and Coletta Klein and Leo 
Klein and Joseph Stehlik. After their return from a wedding trip 
to the Dells, the newlyweds will make their home on Jackson Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 26, 1920


LOUIS KLEIN

M. L. Klein, an old and highly respected resident of this city, died here on 
Friday last, after a sickness of only a few days' duration. The fact that but 
few of Mr. Klein's many friends were aware that he was ailing at all, caused 
the announcement of his death to be attended with both surprise and deep-seated 
regret. Mr. Klein has long been one of our most enterprising merchants, and 
after years of frugality and strict attention to business, he had become so 
situated as to make it possible for him to enjoy the blessings of life, when 
he was plucked off by the hand of death. In the family, social and business 
circles he will long be remembered for his manly traits, and for his devotedness 
as a father, friend and neighbor. The funeral takes place from the Catholic 
Church to-day.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 17, 1882 P. 4
********
Louis Klein, of Two Rivers, died on Friday evening of erysipelas after a
comparatively brief illness. He was recovering from sickness and imprudently
went out in the open air, caught cold and had a relapse. His funeral took
place on Monday. He was a prominent business man of that place and was 
universally respected.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 19 1882
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(From County death index: 1882 Jan 13  KLEIN  Louis  v.3 p.47


MARY F. KLEIN

Mrs. Joseph L. Klein, 75, of 1801 East St., Two Rivers, died early 
Sunday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
Robert Rhyner, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. Klein, nee Mary F. Stehlik, was born Aug. 4, 1897, at Menominee, Mich., 
daughter of the late Albert and Mary Hallada Stehlik. When she was a child 
the family brought her to Two Rivers. She attended St. Luke Parochial School 
and Two Rivers High School and was graduated from Manitowoc Business College. 
She was married to Joseph L. Klein Aug. 25, 1920, at Two Rivers. She was a 
member of Ladies of St. Luke.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapels where 
memorial services will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 9, 1973
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[Mary Francis Klein]
*********
Jos. Klein and his bride, formerly Miss Marie Staehlik (sic), who were married 
at St. Luke's church in Two Rivers yesterday, passed through the city last 
evening en route for the south on their wedding trip.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 26, 1920 P. 3
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Miss Mae Stehlik(sic), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stehlik and 
Jos. Klein, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Klein, were married Tuesday 
morning at St. Luke's Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. 
Hugo. The attendants were Viola Simonis and Coletta Klein and Leo 
Klein and Joseph Stehlik. After their return from a wedding trip 
to the Dells, the newlyweds will make their home on Jackson Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 26, 1920


MATHIAS KLEIN

Death of Mathias Klein.
Mr. Mathias Klein, after a brief but severe illness, died at his residence it (sic) 
this village last Saturday morning. Deceased was an old and respected citizen of 
this village, having resided here for many years; was an active member of the St. 
Joseph Society, and also of the Fire Department. Mr. Klein leaves a wife and several 
children, all of whom, except one, we believe, are grown up. His funeral on yesterday 
was largely attended, and the societies to which he belonged were out in uniform. 
Several member of the St. Joseph Society of Manitowoc were also in attendance.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 6, 1877 P. 3
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The following is for his wife:
Two Rivers friends have been advised of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Klien (sic), 
widow of the late Mathias Klien and an early day resident of the city. Mrs. Klien, 
aged 80, died at Croey on the Mosel, Germany, where she had taken up her home 
after the death of her husband some years ago. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 21, 1906  P. 2
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(Note: Both stones for Mathias Klein appear to be for the same person)


PAULINE M. KLEIN

Mrs. Pauline Klein, 80, of 1600 26th St., wife of Dr. C.J. Klein, longtime Two 
Rivers' dentist, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home late Sunday 
morning. She had been in failing health for some time.
Funeral services will be 9:30 am Wednesday at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers and at 10 am with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. Luke Catholic 
church, Two Rivers. Celebrant will be the Rev. H.J. Schmitz and the deacon and 
subdeacon will be the Revs. Adolph Dolezal and Bernard Geimer, respectively. 
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Klein, nee Pauline Adams, was born June 29, 1879 at Stevens Point, a daughter 
of the late Mathias and Mary Eiden Adams. She attended the schools at Stevens 
Point where she was married to Dr. C.J. Klein Oct. 20, 1914. After the marriage 
the couple came to Two Rivers where her husband established his practice. She 
was a member of St. Luke Altar Society.
Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Marion of Menasha and Genevra of 
Two Rivers; a son, Charles A. of Two Rivers; a sister, Miss Grace Adams of Stevens 
Point and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Tuesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:45 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 14, 1960 page T3
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Dr. Charles Klein, of Two Rivers, and Miss Pauline M. Adams of Stevens Point, 
who were married at the latter place a week ago, have arrived at Two Rivers to 
take up their home. Dr. Kelin (sic), who is a graduate of Marquette, has been 
located at Two Rivers for two years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 29, 1914 P. 5


PHILIPP KLEIN

Death of Philipp Klein in Two Rivers. He is described as a young man married 
only three years, leaving his wife and one child. The burial was Tues.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1880


HEINRICH KLOECKNER

Last Saturday at eleven pm, Mr. Hy Kloekner, one of the oldest settlers of the 
Town of Two Rivers, was called to his eternal home. He was born in Germany in 
1832 and came to this county at the age of 26 years. He worked at New York for 
seven years and married there to Lena Kaiser. He then came to Two Rivers and 
settled on a farm where he resided ever since. His wife died 25 years ago and 
he has made his home with his son, John, who now owns the farm. Trapping was 
his favorite pastime and many a day he could be found along the river or in the 
woods setting traps. Up to the time of his death he was hale and hearty and went 
from one of his children to the other to help them in their work in many, many 
ways. His children are Mrs. Herman Ratz, Mrs. Jos. Jacquette, John Kloekner, all 
of the Town of Two Rivers. Besides his children, he leaves 25 grandchildren and 
22 great grandchildren. The funeral took place Tuesday at the St. Luke Church.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 8, 1913
(It appears the stone is in error.)
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(1870 Two Rivers twp. census:
Henry Kleikner age 50; Magrina ??; Cathrine 18; John 46; 
Maggie 14; Henry 12; Emelia 5)(Note: John does say 46, but
I think it should be 16.)
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(1880 Two Rivers twp. census:
Henry Glockner 55; Lina 53; Lina 24; John 25; Henry 22;
Amilia 19)
(1900 Two Rivers census:
John Kleckener 45; Katie 43; Johny 16; Annie 14; Mary 9;
father Henry 77 b. 1822)


THERESA KLOECKNER

Mrs. Theresa Kleckner(sic), 68, who for many years had charge of the dry goods 
department in the Schroder Bros. Store operated by her four brothers, died 
shortly before noon today at the home of her brother, Frank, after an illness 
of several months.
She was the daughter of P.J. Schroeder and was born in the Town of Two Creeks, 
September 22, 1871. Forty years ago she moved to Two Rivers and entered the 
store. After leaving the store she took up practical nursing and 18 years ago 
was married to John Kloeckner, Iron Ridge Banker. He died about 16 years ago 
and she returned to Two Rivers to live.
The survivors are two brothers, Frank and Peter Schroeder of Two Rivers and 
two sisters, Mrs. Peter Beth of Black Creek and Sister M. Hubert of Our Lady 
of Angels Seminary, Lyons, Ia.
The funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 am at the Keefe Funeral Home at Two 
Rivers and at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Dean S.V. 
Hugo will officiate and burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 13, 1940 page 2
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[bur. 06-17-1940/age 68 yrs.]


MARY KNIPFER

Mrs. Michael Knipfer, 82, former Two Rivers Pilon Court, resident of 1111 
Larned St., Lansing, Michigan, died at her home in that city Thursday. Funeral 
services will be at 9:30 am Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers and at 10 am at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl 
Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Knipfer, nee Mary Raatz, was born at Two Rivers, July 3, 1884, a daughter 
of the late Herman and Mary Kleckner Raatz. She was married October 18, 1910 at 
St. Luke Catholic Church to Michael Knipfer, a veteran retired member of the 
U.S. Coast Guard. The couple had been making their home at Lansing for several 
years.
Besides her husband, she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Merl Zerba of Lansing, 
Mrs. Arnold Boettger of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Herman Hodde of Brenham, Texas; 
two sons, Ivan of Two Rivers and Hilary of Lansing; a brother, Edward Raatz of 
Iron Mountain, Mich.; and 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:45.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 26, 1966 page M15
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Mike Knipfer and Mary Raatz were united in marriage at St. Luke's church at 
8 o'clock this morning. The groom was born and reared in this city and the 
bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Raatz of the Town of Two Rivers. 
The couple will make this city their home.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 21, 1910


MICHAEL KNIPFER

Michael Knipfer, 84, of 3414 Adams St., Two Rivers, early member of the 
U.S. Coast Guard at Two Rivers and later engaged there as a commercial 
fisherman, died Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery.
Mr. Knipfer was born Oct. 4, 1887, at Tish Mills, son of the late Frank 
and Mary Bishop Knipfer. When he was a child the family brought him to Two 
Rivers. He served for 14 years as a surfman at the U.S. Coast Guard Station 
at Two Rivers until 1925 when he became engaged in commercial fishing.
He married Mary Raatz at Two Rivers Oct. 18, 1910. She preceded him in death 
in 1966.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Merle Zerba, of Lansing, Mich., Mrs. 
Arnold Boettger, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Herman Hodde, of Brenham, Texas; two 
sons, Ivan, of Two Rivers and Hilary, of Lansing, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Elsie 
LaBonne, of Prairie du Chien, 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Thursday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 21, 1972
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[Michael F. Knipfer]
(04 Oct 1887/Mar 1972/SSDI)
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Article:
EN ROUTE HERE FROM THE COAST
Surfman Michael Knipfer of the local Coast Guard is enroute to this city from 
Baltimore with a new life boat for the station here. Mr. Knipfer is making the 
trip by water, via the Erie Canal and is expected within a few days. He has 
been at Baltimore several months taking a course in operating gas engines and 
he will be the engineer on the new life boat. The life boat is equipped with a 
search light besides the latest model gas engine and with air compartments. It 
has a cabin so that all the crew can be under cover except the man at the helm 
which will afford comforts for the men on a rough voyage.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 12, 1921
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Mike Knipfer and Mary Raatz were united in marriage at St. Luke's church at 
8 o'clock this morning. The groom was born and reared in this city and the 
bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Raatz of the Town of Two Rivers. 
The couple will make this city their home.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 21, 1910


ADELINE KOCH

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Sep.)
Today was the funeral of Mrs. John Koch from the Catholic Church. 
Born in 1869, she was the esteemed daughter of Peter Staudt and a 
relative of John Staudt in Manitowoc. She leaves her husband and 
a small daughter. The Catholic ceremony, begun at 9 a.m., lasted 
an hour. The funeral cortege had many residents from here and afar.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Sep. 1905
*********
Mrs. John Koch passed away last Friday morning at her home in Two Rivers, the 
cause of her death being tuberculosis, from which she had suffered for a number 
of years. The decedent was thirty-six years old. She leaves a husband and one 
child to mourn her loss. 
The funeral took place Monday morning from St. Luke's church, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 14, 1905
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DIED
Koch - At her home on the Southside Sept. 7, 1905, Adaline, wife of John Koch, 
aged 44 years. Deceased was born in this city on the 15th of July, 1861 and this 
city was her home from the date of her birth till the time of her death. Her 
maiden name was Adaline Staudt and her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter 
Staudt. Her death was due to consumption and her illness lasted for more than a 
year, most of the time confining her to her bed. She was a patient sufferer, 
however, and death was to her a welcome relief. She leaves besides her husband, 
a daughter, six years of age. The funeral took place yesterday from St. Luke's 
church.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 12, 1905


AUGUST F. KOCH

Funeral services for August F. Koch, 80, former Two Rivers commercial 
fisherman and an engineer on Great Lakes passenger boats, who died at 
his home at 1631A  N. 27th St., Milwaukee, on Saturday, will be held 
in that city at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Feerick Funeral Home, 4620 
W. North Ave., and at 9 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic church. 
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers at 1 p.m. Tuesday 
with the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, in 
charge.
Mr. Koch was born in Two Rivers in 1872 and lived there until 30 years 
ago when he went to Milwaukee. More recently, he was elevator operator 
at the Milsco Leather Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee. 
Besides his wife, Laura, he leaves two sons, Alvin J. and Donald J. Koch, 
both of Milwaukee, a brother John Koch of Two Rivers, and a sister, Mrs. 
Emma Heinzelman, Milwaukee. There are also two grandchildren.
The Holy Name Society of St. Thomas Aquinas Church of which Mr. Koch 
was a member, will conduct the vigil at the funeral home at 8 p.m. 
Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 16, 1953, Page 3


BARBARA KOCH

Mrs. William Koch, 78, nee Barbara Schutz, Two Rivers, died shortly 
after noon today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Shekoski, 
Two Rivers. She had been in ill health for 25 years. Funeral services 
have not been completed as yet. 
Mrs. Koch was born in Bavaria, Jan. 20, 1861. She came to America and 
Manitowoc county at the age of 26. Shortly after that she was married 
to Mr. Koch and the couple made their home in Two Rivers. Mr. Koch 
died 29 years ago. Survivors include four children, Mrs. Shekoski of 
Two Rivers, Mrs. Martha Stoneham of Milwaukee, William of Two Rivers 
and Matt of West Allis; four step-children, Mrs. Henry Ahrndt and Mrs. 
Katherine Fischer of Two Rivers, Mrs. Mary Cochenel of Oconto and Henry 
of Mattoon; and several brothers and sisters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 4, 1939 p. 2
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The following obit is for her son Matt:
Mathias Koch, 71, a native of the Town of Two Rivers who had been residing at 
Phoenix, Ariz., after living at West Allis for a number of years, died Sunday 
at Phoenix.
Funeral services are incomplete but burial will be at Phoenix. Mr. Koch was 
born in 1891 in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late William and Barbara 
Schutz Koch. He lived at Two Rivers and worked at Hamilton and Mirro Aluminum 
firms for several years before moving to West Allis and later to Phoenix. 
Nearly 50 years ago he was married to Alice Elliott at Two Rivers. She died at 
Phoenix 10 years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eunice Elgas and Mrs. William Schmuhl of 
Phoenix; two sons, Charles of Phoenix and Donald in the Armed Forces; two sisters, 
Mrs. Joseph Shekoski of Two Rivers and Mrs. Martha Sapienza of Hollywood, Calif.; 
a brother, William of Two Rivers; three step-sisters, Mrs. Henry Ahrendt of Two 
Rivers; Mrs. Catherine Fischer of Neenah and Mrs. Mary Cochenet of Oconto, and a 
step-brother, Henry Koch of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 14, 1963  P. 3


EDWARD M. KOCH    (d. 1959)

Edward M. Koch, 74, of 2900 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at 
his home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry 
Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary(sic) cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Koch was born Sept. 23, 1884, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late John and 
Mary Miller Koch. He was the last survivor of the family. Mr. Koch was graduated 
from Manitowoc County Normal in 1903 and later taught school in the Town of Liberty, 
Manitowoc County, and at Almond. He married the former Mary Ann Kleckner June 8, 
1909, at Two Rivers where he was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. until 1945 when the 
couple moved to Manitowoc where he and his son operated the Koch Shell Oil Service 
Station until a stroke forced him into retirement in 1952. He was president of 
Central Trades Labor Council, a member of the Holy Name Society and Manitowoc Eagles 
Aerie 706 and a past president of Two Rivers Police and Fire Commission.
Survivors include the wife, a son, Harold, of Manitowoc, and one grandchild. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock 
this Monday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 20, 1959  P. 9
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Edward Koch and Mary Kloeckner were united in marriage Tuesday at the St. Luke's 
church. The bride is a popular young lady of the town of Two Rivers residing 
about 2 ½ miles north of the city on the Mishicot road. Mr. Koch, the groom is 
also well known in this city having made his home here with his brothers the past 
months. He is a commercial collector and is also interested in a concern making 
cement blocks at Manitowoc. The young couple have our best wishes.
The Reporter, June 12, 1909


J. W. KOCH    (John William Koch d. 1963)

Funeral services for John William, infant son of William C. and Gloria Kroening 
Koch of 1814-27th St., who was born Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital, were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
John K. Mueller officiating.
Besides the parents he leaves a sister, Sandra Ann; four brothers, William Dean, 
Richard Joseph, Michael Robert and Gregory Allan, all at home; the maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Marie Radmar, of Milwaukee; paternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. William J. Koch, of Two Rivers, and the paternal great grandmother, Mrs. 
Joseph Lepean, of Two Rivers.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 28, 1963 P. T-3


JOHN KOCH    (d. 1922)

Notes From Two Rivers:
John Koch Sr., aged 78 years, died Monday morning at the home of his son John 
Koch. He was born in Germany and came to this country when about 18 years old. 
He came directly to Kossuth, where he married Miss Mary Miller in 1868. The 
couple lived at that place and raised a family of five boys and one girl. The 
latter, Mrs. George Cornely (sic), died at Kossuth about three years ago. Mrs. 
Koch is dead now. Five sons survive him:  John, Matt and Edward of Two Rivers, 
and Peter and Henry of Mosinee, Wis. The funeral will take place from St. 
Luke's church at 9:30 o'clock Thursday morning.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 5, 1922


JOHN KOCH JR.    (d. 1924)

JOHN KOCH PASSES AT TWO RIVERS
TWO RIVERS, Sept. 15-John Koch, for fifteen years city treasurer of Two Rivers, 
died Saturday at his home as result of a complication of diseases from which he 
had been suffering for some time. The funeral will be held from St. Luke's church 
tomorrow morning at ten o'clock.
Mr. Koch, whose re-election as city treasurer for fifteen years evidenced his 
popularity and standing, was born in the town of Kossuth 55 years ago. He is 
survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Wenzel Panosh, of Manitowoc and 
Misses Irene and Leona of this city and by two step sons, Major Edward Schmitt, 
Manitowoc and William Schmidt (sic), Manitowoc and William ers (sic) also survive, 
being Peter, Edward and Matt of this city and Henry of Mosinee, Wis. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 15, 1924  P. 1
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Notes from Two Rivers:
John Koch, city treasurer, died Saturday afternoon after a two weeks' illness. 
His death was due to pneumonia. he was 55 years old and was born in Kossuth. his 
boyhood days were spent at Kossuth and he grew to manhood on his father's farm. 
When he was about twenty-four years of age he came to Two Rivers where he found 
employment. He was married to Miss Adeline Staudt, who died in 1905. Three years 
later he married the widow of John Schmidt of Manitowoc. The couple has made 
their home in Two Rivers always and reared a family of five children. He is 
survived by his wife, two step sons, William Schmidt of Marshfield and Major Ed 
Schmidt of Manitowoc and by three daughters, Mrs. Wenzel Panosh of Manitowoc, 
Miss Leona Koch and Miss Irene Koch of this city. The funeral was held Tuesday 
morning from St. Luke's church. Interment was in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 18, 1924
*********
Again the grim messenger has come and beckoned away a city official. This time, 
John Koch, for the past fifteen years city treasurer of Two Rivers has answered 
the final call. Only a week before he passed way he was attending to his duties 
at his office in the City Hall. Last Tuesday morning, his remains were laid to 
rest. He had been in ill health for months but stuck to his job until an attack 
of pneumonia compelled him to relinquish the work which he had always performed 
most conscientiously and satisfactorily, his repeated election to the office he 
held being the best testimonial that the public had perfect confidence in his 
integrity and conscientious service. His death is keenly felt for his unfailing 
cheerfulness and noble qualities. Mr. Koch also served the Third Ward as alderman 
being elected to that office in 1903.
An accident he suffered July 4, 1907 at Mishicot in which he lost his arm and 
suffered internal injuries is believed to have left complications which made him 
easily susceptible to the disease which claimed him in the prime of life 55 years 
of age. 
John Koch was born in Kossuth June 16, 1869, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Koch. 
His boyhood was spent in Kossuth and he grew to manhood on his father's farm. At 
the age of twenty-four he came to Two Rivers where he found employment and where 
he was married to Miss Adeline Staudt who passed away in 1905. October 1, 1907 he 
married the widow of John Schmidt of Manitowoc. The couple have since made their 
home in Two Rivers and reared a family of five children. Mr. Koch was a member of 
St. Luke's Church, a member of the Holy Name Society, St. Joseph's Society and the 
Catholic Order of Foresters. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. 
Deceased leaves a widow, two foster sons, William Schmidt of Marshfield and Captain 
Ed Schmidt of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Wensel Panosh of Manitowoc, Miss 
Lena Koch and Miss Irene Koch of this city besides four brothers, Henry of Mosinee, 
Wis., Matt, Peter and Ed of this city.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 19, 1924
*********
MISHICOT MAN MAY LOSE LIFE
John Koch Caught in Shafting of Machinery is Seriously Hurt
Pulled into the shafting of the machinery he was oiling when his clothing caught 
in a set screw, John Koch of Mishicott, an employe of the Wisconsin Canning Co., 
at that place, was probably fatally injured Saturday. Koch sustained the fracture 
of four ribs, his shoulder was dislocated and may be broken and he was internally 
hurt and his body bruised in terrible manner. Koch was brought to the hospital in 
this city in the ambulance Sunday and is being given every attention in hope of 
saving his life.
Every particle of clothing torn from his body, bruised and bleeding and unconscious, 
Koch was found on the floor of the engine room after the accident. The unfortunate 
man had been employed by the Vanderuel Co. for years and when the company sold to 
the Wisconsin Canning Co., he continued with the new company. He was alone in the 
engine room where the accident happened and that he escaped instant death is little 
short of a  miracle. There is a bare possibility that Koch may survive but in this 
event he will probably lose an arm, the limb being so badly torn at the shoulder 
that it cannot be saved.
Koch is 39 years of age and was married a year ago to Mrs. Theresa Schmidt, nee 
Kerscher of this city. He had been previously married, his wife having died. The 
family includes wife and a babe, two weeks old. Koch was a cautious man and valued 
employe and the accident is somewhat of a mystery. A consultation of physicians was 
held today in the case.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., July 6, 1908 
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KOCH LOSES LEFT ARM
Limb Amputated at Shoulder in Hope of Saving His Life
In hope of saving his life, physicians at the hospital Monday amputated the left arm 
of Koch, the Mishicott man, who was injured in an accident at the plant of the 
Wisconsin Canning Co. there and it is said that Koch may survive his injuries. The 
arm was badly lacerated and the shoulder was dislocated and crushed and there was no 
hope that the arm would be saved. Koch's injuries are less serious than at first 
thought but his condition causes anxiety and he is receiving every attention that 
will help to save his life.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., July 6, 1908
*********
John Koch, the Mishicott man who had a close call from death in the plant of the 
Wisconsin Canning Co., at Mishicott a few months ago and lost an arm, has sued 
the company for $20,000 damages and the case will be heard in circuit court here. 
Koch was caught in the shafting of the plant while employed as engineer and was 
at the hospital for several weeks having his arm amputated.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Oct. 23, 1908


LEOMA M. KOCH

Margaret Leona Koch
birth: 4 January 1900 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 15 January 1900 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Two Rivers
residence: 1900 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: August Koch
mother: Laura Sanville
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARIA KOCH    (d. 1913)

The funeral of the late Mrs. John Koch, of Kossuth, whose death occurred after 
an illness of less than one hour, due to heart failure, was held from St. Luke's 
church at Two Rivers today. Mrs. Koch was 49 year of age and is survived by her 
husband and several children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 29, 1913  P. 3


MARY ANN KOCH

Mrs. Mary Ann Koch, 80, of 2900 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. James DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Koch, nee Mary Ann Kleckner, was born April 26, 1890, in the 
Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Kathryn Stoer 
Kleckner. She was married to Edward M. Koch June 8, 1909, at St. 
Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple resided at Two Rivers 
until 1942, and then moved to Manitowoc to reside with their son 
and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Koch was a member of the St. Theresa 
Society of St. Andrew Church. Her husband preceded her in death 
July 18, 1959. 
Survivors include a son, Harold E.; a grandson, (private); a great 
granddaughter, (private); nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister 
preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where 
a memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 6, 1970, Page 9
********
Edward Koch and Mary Kloeckner were united in marriage Tuesday at the St. Luke's 
church. The bride is a popular young lady of the town of Two Rivers residing 
about 2 ½ miles north of the city on the Mishicot road. Mr. Koch, the groom is 
also well known in this city having made his home here with his brothers the past 
months. He is a commercial collector and is also interested in a concern making 
cement blocks at Manitowoc. The young couple have our best wishes.
The Reporter, June 12, 1909


NEOL J. KOCH

A little son of August Koch died last week and was buried Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905
*******
The three year old(sic) son of Mr. and Mrs. August Cook died on Sunday of last 
week and was buried from St. Luke's on Wednesday. The cause of its death was 
convulsions.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 4, 1905
*******
Noel Kock (sic)
birth: 23 December 1904 Two Rivers
death: 27 March 1905 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Two Rivers
father: Aug. Kock
mother: Laura
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


THERESA KOCH

After a lingering illness of one year, Mrs. Theresa Koch, 61, passed 
away at her home on Roosevelt avenue this morning having been confined 
to her bed since September 5. 
Born in the county July 3, 1869, Mrs. Koch has made her home in Two 
Rivers for the past number of years. She was preceded in death by her 
husband six years ago. 
The deceased is survived by four children, three brothers and two 
sisters. The children are Irene and Leona Koch, both of this city, 
William Schneider of Marshfield, Major E. J. Schmitt of Manitowoc, 
sisters, Mrs. John Rhode, this city, Mrs. John Stanzel, of Manitowoc, 
and brothers Anton E. Kerscher, F. J. Kerscher, and E. J. Kerscher, 
all of Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from 
the St. Mark's Catholic Church with burial here.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 1, 1930, Page 13 



BEATRICE KOCHOROSKY   aka Kent

Stage and Screen Dancer Is Dead
Miss Beatrice Kochorosky, 37, formerly of Two Rivers, who until taken ill 
followed the career of a professional dancer and actress, died this morning 
in a hospital at Rochester, Minn.
She was known on the musical comedy stage as "Bea Kent."
Miss Kochorosky had been in failing health since undergoing an operation in 
Chicago six years ago. With her at her death was a brother, Edward, of Two 
Rivers.
Her body is to be brought to the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two 
Rivers, with services to be held early next week.
She was born in Two Rivers in 1911, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Kochorosky and was graduated from Washington high school there in 1929. She 
was active in dramatics and music in school and a year after graduation 
joined the Fanchon and Marco musical production in Milwaukee. Under the name 
of Miss Kent she attracted the attention of Ernie Young and joined one of his 
revues.
Later she went to Hollywood where she appeared in a number of the screen's 
musical comedies, which among them featured Jack Benny and Martha Rae, in 1936 
she was selected among a group of American dancers for a show in London, England, 
where her company appeared before the king and queen of Great Britain. Later the 
company was booked for a long engagement in Paris.
In the late thirties Miss Kent returned to the states and joined the cast of the 
widely known stage show, "Louisiana Purchase." Retiring from the stage Miss Kent 
entered radio work with a dramatic sketch over Station WLS in Chicago. It was 
there that she became seriously ill and sumbitted to an operation in 1943.
For a few years she remained at Two Rivers and last summer went to Milwaukee to 
reside with an aunt, Mrs. Theckla Meyer.
Survivors are three brothers, Frank and Edward of Two Rivers and Stanley, of 
Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 21, 1949 P.16
********
Services for Miss Beatrice Kochorosky, 37, of Two Rivers, musical comedy and 
screen actress who died yesterday at Rochester, Minn., will be held at 9 a.m. 
Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic church, Two Rivers. Burial will be in 
Calvary cemetery there.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, 
after 2 p.m. Sunday, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 22, 1949 P.2


FRANK KOCHOROSKY

Frank Kochorosky, Sr., 72, of 2218 Forest avenue, Two Rivers, ill two years, 
died this morning at the Two Rivers municipal hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart church, 
Two Rivers. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
He was born in Utica, N.Y., in 1873 and came to this city with his parents 
when a boy. Later the family move to a farm on the Sandy Bay road near Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Kochorosky attended the St. Luke's school in Two Rivers, and then secured 
employment at the Mann pail factory. On July 3, 1895, he married Mary Gonia of 
this city. Last July the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
From 1908 to 1913 Mr. Kochorosky operated a grocery store in Two Rivers, and 
in 1914 went to work in the rolling mill of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing 
company, plant 4. He retired several years ago and has more recently been in 
charge of maintenance at the Sacred Heart church.
He was a member of the Holy Name society.
Surviving, in addition to his wife are three sons and a daughter, Frank, Jr., 
of Two Rivers, Stanley of Chicago, Edward of Two Rivers and Beatrice Kochorosky 
at home. There are five grandchildren.
Also surviving is a brother, Anton, on the home farm on the Sandy Bay road, and 
four sisters, Mrs. Josephine Zawacki of Manitowoc; Mrs. Mary Donchek, Mrs. Agnes 
Monka and Mrs. Anna Rocheleau all of Two Rivers.
The body is at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, and may be 
viewed there from 7 o'clock Saturday evening until the time of services. The 
rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 Sunday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 5, 1945 P.2


MARY KOCHOROSKY

Mrs. Mary Kochorosky, 71, of 2218 Forest avenue, Two Rivers, died last night 
at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital.
Funeral services will be held at ? a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart church, 
Two Rivers. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers.
Born Mary Gonia in the town of Two Rivers in 1877, she moved to Two Rivers with 
her parents and in 1895 was married to Frank Kochorosky. He died in 1945.
She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America and of the Sacred Heart church 
congregation.
Surviving are three sons, Frank and Edward of Two Rivers and Stanley of Chicago; 
a daughter, Beatrice of Milwaukee; two brothers, Anton and Laddie of Milwaukee; 
three sisters, Mrs. Frances Wiencke of Chicago and Mrs. Tekla Meyer and Mrs. Anna 
McGinn of Milwaukee. Also surviving are five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home after 2 p.m. 
Tuesday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 30, 1948 P.2


STAN KOCHOROSKY

Stanley Kochorosky, 57, of 1448 Ainslie St., Chicago, and a former resident of 
Two Rivers, died at his home in that city early Monday morning. He had been in 
failing health the past four years.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete but services will be held either Wednesday 
or Thursday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph 
Gabryzek officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Kochorosky was born in Two Rivers on May 18, 1899, son of the late Frank and 
Mary Gonia Kochorosky. He attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and the Two 
Rivers public schools. In 1918 he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed at Great 
Lakes Naval Training Station until 1920. After his discharge he worked for about 
five years at Waukegan, Ill., and for 20 years up to his illness he was employed 
by the International Harvester Co., at Chicago.
In 1936 Mr. Kochorosky married the former Mary Sheridan of Manitowoc, who survives 
him with two daughters, Beverly and Sharon Kochorosky of Chicago, and two brothers, 
Frank and Edward Kochorosky of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1956  P. 15
*******
(Funeral notice of June 5, 1956 was underinked and not readable by this transcriber.)


ANTONIA KOCZOROWSKI

PIONEER OF KIEL, MERCHANT FOR YEARS, PASSES AWAY Sunday
Mrs. Antonia Koszerowski, 84, passed away Sunday at the farm home of her son, Anton, 
in the town of Two Rivers. Burial will take place Wednesday morning, with services 
at the Sacred Heart church. Her maiden name was Antonia Wvazynski, and she was born 
in Poland and married at Utica, N.Y., to George Koszerowski, who died nine years ago.
Four daughters and two sons survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1932 P. 9


GEORGE KOCZOROWSKI

Death removed an old resident of the Town of Two Rivers last week Thursday when 
George Koczrowski(sic), farmer, passed away at the home of his son, Anton, after 
an illness of four weeks. Deceased was born in Poland April 15, 1848 and came 
here when a young man with his parents who settled in the Town of Two Rivers 
where he has since resided. He leaves two sons and four daughters. They are:  
Anton of the Town of Two Rivers, Frank Koczrowski of this city, Mrs. Frank Monka, 
Mrs. Charles Doncheck, Mrs. Louis Rochleau of this city and Mrs. Laurence Sawatzky 
of Manitowoc. The funeral was held from Sacred Heart Church Monday morning, Rev. 
Malkowski officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., June 29, 1923


MAGDELENA KOENIG

83-yr. old Mrs. Margarethe Koenig died Sat. of old age debility 
in the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Grumann, in Two 
Rivers. Her husband had died 39 yrs. ago. She leaves 7 daughters 
and 2 sons. The funeral was Tues. morning from the Catholic Church 
in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1905
*********
Magdalena Koenig, a woman 83 years of age, died at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. John Gruman of this city on Saturday, November 12, after a brief illness. 
Her death was due to old age and heart failure. She was born in Beswhatie, Upper 
Silesia, Germany, in the year 1828. Her maiden name was Magdalena Grittner. After 
the death of her husband, which took place 39 years ago, she came with her family 
son of whom were grown up and married, to America and settled in Two Rivers. This 
was in 1873. She leaves seven daughters and two sons, one of the latter being Mr. 
Jos. Koenig, of the Aluminum Manufacturing Co. Two of her daughters, Mrs. Gruman 
and Mrs. Hartel, live in this city and one, Mrs. F. Bruhn lives on a farm near 
Mishicot. The funeral took place from St. Luke's church this morning.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Nov. 14, 1905


EMELIA KOLANCHICK

The remains of Emelia Kalancek(sic), nee Doncek, were brought here from Chicago 
for interment. The funeral took place yesterday (Tuesday) from Sacred Heart 
Church.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 2, 1906
*******
Jos. Doncheck came here last week from Freeport, Illinois to attend the funeral 
of his sister, Mrs. Emelia Kalancek(sic), whose body was brought here from South 
Milwaukee for interment. His sister, Mrs. Mary Erdman of Green Bay also came 
here for a like purpose.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Jan 9, 1906


AGNES KOPROWSKI

Mrs. J. Koprowsky(sic), an old resident of this city, passed away 
at her home, 2409 Adams Street Saturday morning.
Deceased was seventy-six years old, and for the past forty-two
years had been a resident of this city. She suffered from asthma.
Mrs. Jos. Koprowsky was born in Germany in 1847. In 1881 she, her
husband their four children emigrated to America, and came directly
to Two Rivers. For a short time the Koprowsky's made their home on
a farm near here. Besides her bereaved husband, the deceased is 
survived by three sons; Michael and August of Milwaukee, and John
of Oshkosh; and by one daughter, Anna of this city. She is also
survived by twelve grandchildren. The funeral took place at 9 o'clock
Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart church, Rev. Father Malkowski
performing the last rites.
Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, February 9, 1923


ALEXANDER KOPROWSKI

Alexander Koprowski died Sunday evening after an illness of about 2 years from 
tubercular trouble. He was born in Germany 36 years ago. The funeral took place 
from Sacred Heart Church Wednesday morning. Mr. Koprowski is survived by a wife 
and four children.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 5, 1915


JAMES G. KORNELY

James G. Kornely, 34, of 733A North 9th? Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
November 6, 1988, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. Rev. David Beaudry will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
James was born March 6, 1954, at Two Rivers, son of the late James J. and Cecelia 
Shekoski Kornely. He attended St. Mark Parochial School and Washington High School. 
James was employed by the City of Two Rivers in the Recreational Department.
Survivors include his parents, James and Cecelia Kornely; two brothers and sister-
in-law, Francis and Sue Kornely of Two Rivers and Stephen and Janet Kornely of 
Manitowoc; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary and Jerry Weaver of Madison, 
Barbara Kornely of California, Patricia and Jim Clarksen of Manitowoc and Anna 
Kornely of Manitowoc; and a number of nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel,Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Tuesday where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 1988  P. 2
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(06 Mar 1954/06 Nov 1988/SSDI)


AGNES KOSOBUCKI

Mrs. Agnes Kosobucki, 79, of 2307 Garfield St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday
afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral
Home, Two Rivers, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the
Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Kosobucki, nee Agnes Panowitz, was born Jan. 17, 1890, at Two Rivers,
a daughter of the late John and Mary Mrotek Panowitz. She was married at
Sacred Heart Church Jan. 31, 1917, to Frank Kosobucki. He died in 1958.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Rosary Society.
Surviving are two daughters, a son, four sisters, Mrs. Anna Tadych of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Bella Awe and Mrs. Helen Moerschel of West Allis, and Mrs. Frances 
Myszewski of Milwaukee; a brother, John Panowitz of Two Rivers, and nine 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where memorial
services will be at 7:30 p.m.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ALICE KOSOBUCKI

Alice M. Kosobucki, age 80, formerly of 2307 Garfield St., Two Rivers, and 
currently a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, 
December 1, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 1997, at Klein 
and Stangel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien. Burial 
will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Alice was born October 23, 1917, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Frank J. and 
Agnes Panowitz Kosobucki. She graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, 
with the class of 1935. Alice began her employment at Hamilton Manufacturing 
Company as an analyst in the cost department. She then worked as a cost 
construction auditor with the Maritime Commission in Milwaukee. From 1946 until 
1972, she was employed as a budget analyst supervisor with the Civil Aeronautics 
Administration, forerunner of the FAA, located in Washington D.C. In 1972, Alice 
transferred to Chicago and worked with the Federal Aviation Agency for the Great 
Lakes Region. She retired in December of 1974 as the chief of the budget division. 
Alice returned to Two Rivers in January of 1975. She attended classes at H & R 
Block, and served as part-time secretary at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, John and Ann Kosobucki, Two Rivers; 
one sister, Germaine Pajerski, Springdale, Pa. She is further survived by five nieces, 
four nephews, 14 great-nieces, 12 great-nephews, other relatives and friends. She was 
preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Stanley Pajerski.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m where a 
prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. led by Father Bill.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2, 1997 P. A2
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(23 Oct 1917/01 Dec 1997/SSDI)


FRANK KOSOBUCKI

Frank J. Kosobucki, 65, of 2307 Garfield St., Two Rivers, died Saturday at
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been in failing health a number
of years.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc.,
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Kosobucki was born at Milwaukee July 8, 1892, son of the late Joseph
and Frances Kosobucki. He resided in that city until 1920, when the family
came to Two Rivers. He was employed as a cabinet machinist at the Hamilton
Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, for 31 years and was a member of the firm's 30 Year
Club and the Goodfellowship Club as well as the Holy Name Society of Sacred
Heart Church.
He is survived by his wife, the former Agnes Panowitz, whom he married in
Two Rivers, Jan. 31, 1917; two daughters, three brothers, Joseph, John
and Edward of Milwaukee; five sisters, Mrs. Roman Giersch, Mrs. Lawrence
Marsh, Mrs. John Tabaska and Mrs. Fred Leiermann of Milwaukee, and Mrs.
Walter Kessler of West Allis, and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at
8 p.m. Monday.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
*********
[Frank Jos. Kosobucki]


CATHERINE KOTCHI

Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of 80-yr. old Mrs. Kotchi. Her funeral 
was held Tues. from the Catholic Church there.
Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1900
********
The mother of Jos. Kotchi, a well known resident of this city, died at his home 
at an early hour last Sunday morning and was buried from St. Luke's church this 
morning. She was 80 years of age having been born in 1820 in Bohemia. She was a 
resident of the county for the past 46 years. She had three children, two of 
whom are still living. She was a kind mother and a devoted Christian.
The Chronicle, Tues., May 15, 1900 
*******
Disappeared - The mother of Jos. Kotchi disappeared from her son's 
home last Sunday and since has not been heard of, although diligent 
search has been made for her. She was quite an old lady and has been 
more or less demented for years.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - July 21, 1891 
********
Catherine Kotchi
birth: 1820 Bohemia
death: 12 May 1900 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Two Rivers
father: Wenzel Kotchi
mother: Catherine
spouse: Joseph Kotchi
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
(Per obit Sunday was May 13/this is the Catholic cemetery at that time/
Death index/May 12, 1900/Catherine Kotchi/co. death index v.6 p.255)


FRANCES KOTCHI

TWO RIVERS MOTHER DIES; BABE LIVING
TWO RIVERS, Sept. 29-Joy was turned into sorrow at the Joseph Kotchi 
home, Jefferson street, this morning when Mrs. Kotchi died as result 
of complications which set in following the birth of a babe just a 
week ago. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock with 
services at St. Luke's Catholic church.
Mrs. Kotchi was born in Poland forty-three years ago and came to Two 
Rivers with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buyewski, at the age of 
two years and has since always made her home here. She was married to 
Mr. Kotchi twenty years ago and nine children have been born to the 
couple, who with the father survive to mourn their motheer's death. 
They are Adele, Cornelius, Edward, Joseph, Paul, Florence, Jerome, 
Albert and Francis, the latter a babe of one week. Five sisters, four 
brothers and the parents, also survive her.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, September 29, 1923 P.11


FRANK KOTCHI

FRANK KOTCHI, MISHICOT, DIES 
Well Known Tavern Operator Dies After Noon Today 
Frank Kotchi, 38, a well known Mishicot tavern keeper, died shortly after 
noon today, following an illness of some time. He was taken seriously ill 
on Sunday and was taken to the Two Rivers hospital, where he died. Funeral 
arrangements have not been made as yet.
The deceased was born May 7, 1895 in Two Rivers. He married Hilda Forester 
May 7, 1912. Mr. Kotchi was a well known figure in Two Rivers. He was a 
member of the Quin Athletic club basketball team for a number of years. In 
his early life he was a tinsmith in the Suettinger hardware store. After six 
years of this work he entered the employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing 
company where he worked in the steel plant. Shortly before the war, 1917, he 
purchased the Silver Star Café, which he ran until 1920. He then bought the 
Lake House Buffet, which he ran until 1927.
In 1927 Mr. Kotchi took over the Mike Kirst tavern in Mishicot, which his 
family still owns.
The deceased is survived by his widow, a daughter, Valeta; three sisters, Mrs. 
Emil Winters of Los Angeles and Mrs. Joseph Peaschek and Mrs. Ralph Scheuer 
of Two Rivers; and four brothers, John of Antigo, Charles of Chicago, Jacob 
of Milwaukee and Joseph of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1933  P.2
*******
Kotchi Funeral To Be Thursday Morning
Funeral services for Frank Kotchi, 48, Two Rivers and Mishicot tavern
man who died Monday at the municipal hospital in Two Rivers, will be
held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Specht funeral home in Mishicot
and at 9 a.m. from the Holy Cross Catholic church in the village.
Interment will be in the Calvary cemetery in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 21, 1933  P.8
*******
Frank Kotchi was shot in the face yesterday morning. He was hit by a stray bullet 
while hunting in a boat up the Mishicot River. Mud hens and rice hens fly low. 
There were scores of hunters shooting at them and Mr. Kotchi's misfortune is liable 
to be repeated for someone else. Shooting was going on before daylight, a violation 
of the law.
The Reporter, Sept. 13, 1913
*******
FRANK KOTCHI WEDS
Two Rivers Young Man Takes Kaukauna Girl as His Bride
Miss Hilda Foster of Kaukauna and Frank Kotchi of Two Rivers were married on 
Tuesday at Kaukauna by the Rev. Steinbrecher, pastor of St. Mary's Church. The 
couple returned to Two Rivers in the evening where they were received by friends 
who met them at the residence of Joseph Kotchi, father of the groom. The couple 
will reside at Two Rivers where the groom is an employee of the Hamilton 
Manufacturing Company's machine shop. Both young people are popular and their 
friends will wish them all the success in their embarkation on matrimony's seas.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 8, 1912


JOSEPH KOTCHI    (d. 1922)

Jos. Kotchi, leader of the first brass band in Two Rivers and old and respected 
citizen, answered the summons of death at his hoe at 1315 Twentieth Street 
Wednesday evening, after a long illness, a victim of cancer of the stomach. 
Deceased was the owner of a large tract of land which has now become built up 
with handsome residences and is familiarly known as the North End. The new high 
school is also located on this ground.
Mr. Kotchi played the cornet in the early days. He was a good musician in his day 
as well as a citizen of exemplary habits in all respects. Deceased has been a 
citizen of this county for the past 66 years coming here with his parents at the 
age of eight from his native land, Bohemia. The family settled at Mishicot and 
moved later to Meeme where he was married to Miss Mary Graef in 1973 and they 
came to this city residing here ever since. The couple had planned to celebrated 
their golden wedding next February.
Besides his widow, Mr. Kotchi is survived by nine children, Jake, Charles, Mrs. 
Emil Winter and Charles of Milwaukee, John of Antigo, Joseph, Mrs. Jos. Paeschek, 
Frank and Mrs. Ralph Scheuer of Two Rivers. The funeral will be held Saturday 
morning with services at St. Luke's Church. The Rev. C.V. Hugo will officiate.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 29, 1922


JOSEPH KOTCHI    (d. 1956)

Joseph Kotchi, 80, former resident of Two Rivers who made his home at St. Mary 
Home, Manitowoc, died early Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where 
he had been a patient since early August.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church. Burial 
will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Kotchi was born at Two Rivers Oct. 29, 1875, son of the late Joseph and Mary 
Graef Kotchi. On Oct. 20, 1902, he married the former Frances Buyeske(sic) in 
Two Rivers, who died in 1923. He was an employe of Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum 
Goods Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, for many years, retiring nearly 15 years ago.
Surviving Mr. Kotchi are three daughters, Mrs. Edward Corn?? of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
B??nard ??????? of Mishicot and Miss Francis Ann of Evanston, Ill.; six sons, 
Edward of Kingston, Pa., Stanley of Manitowoc, and Cornelius, Joseph Jr., Albert 
and Jerome of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Peaschek, Mrs. Ralph I. 
Scheuer, and Mrs. Emil Winters of Glendale, Cal.; 12 grandchildren and one great 
grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:45 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 25, 1956 P. 13


LARRY KOTCHI

The remains of Lery(sic) Kotchi, aged 21, were brought here Wednesday from Antigo 
where he died of pneumonia after an illness of only one day. The funeral took place 
this morning from St. Luke's church. Deceased was born in this city. He is survived 
by a brother who is in the army overseas and one sister besides his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. John Kotchi.
The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 11, 1918
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The funeral of Leroy Kotche, a Two Rivers boy, 21, was held from St. Luke's 
church yesterday. He died in Antigo of pneumonia.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 13, 1918 page 3


MARY KOTCHI

MRS. KOTCHI IS DEAD RESIDENCE OF MRS. SCHEUER
Pioneer of Two Rivers Dies at Home of Her Daughter
Mrs. Joseph Kotchi, Sr., the widow of the late Joseph Kotchi, who 
died in this city six years ago, passed away at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Ralph Scheuer on Twenty-sixth street, at seven-thirty 
o'clock on Thursday evening. Mrs. Kotchi suffered a stroke a short 
time ago and never rallied from the shock. The family was well known 
in this section and were also pioneers of the city. 
Mrs. Kotchi, nee Mary Graef, was born at Meeme, this county, in 
December, 1854 and was 74 years of age. She was married to Joseph 
Kotchi at Green Bay in 1872 and six years later removed to this city 
where the family have made their home since. 
Eight Children. 
She leaves eight children to mourn her death who are Mrs. Ralph Scheuer 
and Mrs. Joseph Peashek of this city, Mrs. Emil Winters of Los Angeles, 
California. John Kotchi of Antigo, Joseph Kotchi of this city, Jake 
Kotchi of Milwaukee, Frank Kotchi of Mishicot and Charles Kotchi of 
Chicago, besides twenty-six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Sayer of Chicago and Mrs. Herman Eckardt of 
Sheboygan and also two brothers, Joseph Graef of Kaukauna and John Graef 
of Milwaukee also survive her. The remains will lie in state at the 
Beduhn & Goetz mortuary until Saturday afternoon, when they will be 
removed to the Scheuer home on Twenty-sixth street from which the funeral 
will take place on Monday morning. Requiem high mass will be held at St. 
Luke's church at nine o'clock at which Fathers Hugo, Thuecks and Niles 
will officiate. Burial will take place at Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Times, Friday, November 02, 1928, Page 8
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The funeral of the late Mrs. Joseph Kotchi was held this morning at 
nine o'clock from St. Luke's church, Fathers Hugo, Thuecks and Nilles 
officiating. Burial was at Pioneers' Rest cemetery. It was largely 
attended.
Manitowoc Times, Monday, November 05, 1928, Page 7
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(NOTE: Obit says buried in Pioneers Rest, but it was a Catholic 
burial and she is in Calvary, the Catholic cemetery.)


MARYANNA KOWALSKA

Mrs. Teofil Kowalski(sic) passed away at her home on the Eastside Wednesday 
evening after an illness of about three weeks. She suffered from bronchial 
troubles and complications. Mrs. Kowalski, nee Mary Deja, was born in the Town 
of Two Rivers on June 16, 1877. She is survived by her husband, two sons, 
aged 6 and 8, her parents and several brothers and sisters. The funeral occurred 
this morning at 8 from Sacred heart Church, Rev. Sokol officiating. Mrs. Kowalski 
was a dutiful and faithful wife and loving mother.
The Reporter, Sat., May 16, 1914


PETER KOWALSKI

Peter Kowalski, 95, formerly of 2110 E. River St., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
morning, Aug. 12, at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Family services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in 
Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Kowalski was born Nov. 25, 1886, at West Kewaunee, son of the late Albert 
and Mary Bonk Kowalski. He married Miss Valinski in 1907 at Two Rivers. She 
preceded him in death many years ago. Mr. Kowalski worked as a farm hand for 
many years at Grand Rapids, Mich., and later was a janitor at Sacred Heart 
Church, Two Rivers, until his retirement. He was a member of Senior Citizens.
Survivors include two sons, Ervin and Alex of Grand Rapids, Mich.; a daughter, 
Mrs. Alvina Wascuik of Grand Rapids, Mich.; two brothers, John Kowalski and 
Edward Kowalski of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lodel of Two Rivers, and 
several grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Saturday.
Herald Times Reporter, August 12, 1982 P. 3
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(25 Nov 1886/Aug 1982/SSDI)


EDWARD A. KOWALSKY

Edward A. Kowalsky, 86, of 1513 25th St., Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, 
June 17, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Kowalsky was born May 16, 1899, son of the late Albert and Mary Bonk 
Kowalsky. He married Louise Hippert, Aug. 16, 1922, at St. Luke Church, Two 
Rivers. Mr. Kowalsky was employed at Mirro Corporation for 52 years, retiring 
21 years ago. He was a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens and sang with 
their choir. He was a former member of St. Luke Choir.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Hazel Kowalsky 
of Sugar Camp, Wis; and Thomas and Marlene Kowalsky of O'Fallon, Ill; a 
daughter and son-in-law, Joan and James Yuene of Wauwatosa, Wis; a twin 
brother and sister-in-law, John and Verila Kowalsky of Two Rivers and two 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise in 1974, a 
granddaughter, three brothers and nine sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 
o'clock to 8 o'clock this Tuesday evening, where a parish memorial service 
will be at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, June 18, 1985 P. 3
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[Edward Ant. Kowalsky]
(16 May 1899/June 1985/SSDI)


JULIA KOWALSKY

Julia Kowalski(sic), aged 11 years, died last Tuesday at 12:30 pm. Heart 
trouble caused the premature death. The funeral took place on Thursday at 
9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart Church. Rev. Father Lechowski performed the 
last sacred rites. The deceased is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert 
Kowalski on 25th Street.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 7, 1908
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(Note: Stone reads d.1909)


LOUISE T. KOWALSKY

Mrs. Edward Kowalsky, 74, of 1513-25th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday evening at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Kowalsky, nee Louise Hippert, was born Sept. 30, 1900, at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late Nicholas and Mary Hoffman Hippert. She was married to Edward Kowalsky 
Aug. 16, 1922, at St. Luke Catholic Church. She was a member of the Homemakers Club, 
Senior Citizens of Two Rivers and the Ladies Society of St. Luke Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, a daughter, Mrs. James (Joan) Yuen, of Wawatosa; two 
sons, Robert of Sugar Camp, Wis., and Thomas, of the Hague in the Netherlands; two 
sisters, Mrs. Reid Avery and Mrs. Val Rath, of Two Rivers; and a brother, Roland, of 
Seattle, Wash., and two grandchildren. A grandchild preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home Inc., Two 
Rivers, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Senior Citizens memorial 
service will be at 6:30.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, October 28, 1974 P. 3
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(30 Sep 1900/Oct 1974/SSDI)
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MISS HIPPERT BECOMES BRIDE OF ED KOWALSKY
The marriage of Miss Louise Hippert and Edward Kowalsky, two popular Two Rivers 
young people was solemnized at St. Luke's church Wednesday morning, the Rev. 
Hugo Officiating. Miss Hippert is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hippert 
and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kowalsky. The bridal pair were 
attended by the Misses Isabel Hippert, and Margaret Neumann and John Kowalsky 
and Norman Hippert.
Following the solemnization ceremony a reception was held at the home of bride's 
parents, a dinner being served to many friends and relatives. The couple have 
gone on a honeymoon trip which includes a tour of the state of Michigan. They 
will return to make their home at Two Rivers and will be at home to their friends 
after September first.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 18, 1922 P. 10


MARTIN KOWASH    (d. 1924)

Old Resident dead.
Martin Kowash, resident of the city for more than a half century, died at the 
family home at 1413 Twentieth street Monday afternoon, aged sixty-eight. He had 
been ill for a long time. The funeral was held yesterday morning with services 
at St. Luke's Catholic church and burial was at Pioneer Rest (sic) Cemetery.
Mr. Kowash is survived by his widow and five daughters, Mrs. Heber Clayton, Mrs. 
Walter Kelleher, Mrs. Peter Strong and Miss Lizzie of this city and Mrs. Maxwell 
Brown of Detroit, Mich.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 7, 1924 P. 15
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OLD RESIDENT PASSES
Martin Kowash, for over 50 years a resident of this city, passed away at his home, 
1413 Twentieth Street on Monday afternoon, aged 68. Deceased had been in ill health 
for several weeks, suffering from dropsy but an attack of pneumonia was the 
immediate cause of his death.
Mr. Kowash, was for many years employed as watchman at the chair factory which was 
located on the present site of the Aluminum Goods Plant No. 4. He was dependable in 
his work and an upright and industrious citizen. Of late years he was employed at 
Aluminum Goods Plant 4 until two months ago when he was compelled to cease on account 
of failing health.
He was a native of Bohemia and has been a resident here since he was a lad of 16 
years. He leaves his widow and five daughters who were all present at the funeral. 
They are Mrs. Heber Clayton, Mrs. Walter Kelleher, Mrs. Peter Strong and Miss Lizzie 
of this city and Mrs. Maxwell Brown of Detroit, Michigan. The funeral was held on 
Thursday morning from St. Luke's church. Interment was at Pioneer's Rest (sic). 
Card of Thanks
We desire to express herewith our sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for 
the kindness and sympathy extended us in our bereavement due to the death of our 
beloved husband and father. We are especially grateful for the beautiful flowers 
given and for the use of automobiles.
Mrs. Martin Kowash and Family
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 7, 1924
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Wife of Goods Co. Employe Gets 1500
Payment of $1500 insurance has been made to Mrs. Mary J. Kowash, widow of Martin 
Kowash, deceased, an employe of plant No. 4 of the Aluminum Goods Company at Two 
River. Mr. Kowash, who was insured under the group plan of the company, died Nov. 
3 at age of 67 years. His insurance amounted to $1500 and has been paid.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 24, 1924 P. 2


MARY KOWASH

Mrs. K. Brown of Detroit attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs. M. Kowash 
at Two Rivers and returned.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 26, 1926 P.3
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MARY
Mrs. Martin Kowash died at her home, Twentieth Street, Wednesday morning, death 
being due to a complication of diseases. Mrs. Kowash,, who was Mary Hettich before her 
marriage April 20, 1880, was born in the Town of Cooperstown in 1857. Her husband 
preceded her in death fifteen months ago. Surviving her are five children, eight grandchildren 
and one great grandchild. The children are Mrs. Maxwell Brown of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. 
Walter Kelliher, Mrs. Mary Strong, Mrs. Heber Clayton and Miss Lizzie Kowash, all of 
this city. One brother, John Hettich of Denmark also survives. The funeral will be held 
Saturday morning with services at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic Church and burial 
will be at Calvary.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Feb. 19, 1926   


ANNA KRACHA

Funeral Services For Mrs. A. Kracha On Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Kracha, 73, who passed away yesterday 
at the family home on Twenty-third street, will take place Saturday 
morning at nine o'clock from the St. Luke's church. She has been in 
failing health for the past several years. She was born near Prague 
Austria, and was married there 54 years ago to John Kracha and after 
a few years the couple came to America and located at Norman, Kewaunee 
county. They came to Two Rivers 35 years ago to reside.
The husband and three children Mrs. Thomas Ray, Chicago, Mrs. Fred 
Tegge, this city and Frank Kracha, Los Angeles, survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 17, 1929 P.12
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Two Rivers:
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kracha of this city celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of 
their wedding in a quiet manner at their home Tuesday. The received the 
congratulations of neighbors and friends and were happy on their occasion. Both 
Mr. and Mrs. Kracha are in good health. Mr. Kracha is 82 and Mrs. Kracha is 69.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 5, 1925
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VENERABLE RESIDENTS CELEBRATE
A venerable and highly esteemed couple of this city commemorated an important 
event in their lives on Tuesday, when Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kracha celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Kracha were married in St. Jacob's church at Nova Cerekev, Bohemia, 
Feb. 3, 1875 and the ceremony was performed by Father Lugar. Mr. Kracha owned a 
farm in Bohemia. The couple emigrated to this country in 1886. For a time, Mr. 
Kracha was employed in the plants of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. and later at 
the Hamilton plant. He retired in 1909.
Mr. and Mrs. Kracha are the parents of three children, Mrs. Fred Tegge and Frank 
of this city and Mrs. Thomas Ray of Chicago.  The couple received many 
congratulations on the day of their wedding anniversary. Both Mr. Kracha and Mrs. 
Kracha, aged 83 and 77 respectively, are in good health and enjoying the fruits 
of their labors together. Among those who gathered with them to celebrate the 
happy occasion at their home, 1616 Twenty-Third St. were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ray, 
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kracha, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scheuer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Klose, Mr. 
and Mrs. William Hashek, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tegge, Mr. and Mrs. Joh Stanek and 
Miss Helen Tegge.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 6, 1924


JOHN KRACHA

PIONEER RESIDENT DIES TODAY WHILE ON VISIT TO CHICAGO
J. KRACHA, 86, IS VICTIM OF A HEART ATTACK
Remains Will Be Brought Here For Burial-Funeral Services To Be Held Friday
While on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Ray at Chicago, John
Kracha, aged 86 years, one of the pioneer residents of Two Rivers,
died suddenly this morning from a heart attack. Mr. Kracha has not
been in the best of health since the death of his wife four months
ago.
However he felt well enough though a short time ago to proceed to 
Chicago to visit with his daughter. The message received here today
said that he had passed away and that the body would be brought here
for burial. The remains will be accompanied here by a daughter, Mrs.
Fred Tegge of this city who was summoned to Chicago.
Funeral Services Friday
Funeral services will be held on Friday morning from the St. Lukes
church here with interment at Calvary cemetery. The funeral services
have been postponed to allow a son, Frank Kracha, manager of the
plant of the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. at Los Angeles, Calif., to
reach here for the services.
The deceased was born in Bohemia, and came to this country when a 
youth of twenty years. He was employed for many years at the Hamilton
plant here. Two daughters, Mrs. Thos. Ray of Chicago and Mrs. Fred
Tegge of this city and one son, Frank Kracha of Los Angeles, survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 18, 1929  p.14
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Two Rivers:
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kracha of this city celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of 
their wedding in a quiet manner at their home Tuesday. The received the 
congratulations of neighbors and friends and were happy on their occasion. Both 
Mr. and Mrs. Kracha are in good health. Mr. Kracha is 82 and Mrs. Kracha is 69.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 5, 1925
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VENERABLE RESIDENTS CELEBRATE
A venerable and highly esteemed couple of this city commemorated an important 
event in their lives on Tuesday, when Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kracha celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Kracha were married in St. Jacob's church at Nova Cerekev, Bohemia, 
Feb. 3, 1875 and the ceremony was performed by Father Lugar. Mr. Kracha owned a 
farm in Bohemia. The couple emigrated to this country in 1886. For a time, Mr. 
Kracha was employed in the plants of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. and later at 
the Hamilton plant. He retired in 1909.
Mr. and Mrs. Kracha are the parents of three children, Mrs. Fred Tegge and Frank 
of this city and Mrs. Thomas Ray of Chicago.  The couple received many 
congratulations on the day of their wedding anniversary. Both Mr. Kracha and Mrs. 
Kracha, aged 83 and 77 respectively, are in good health and enjoying the fruits 
of their labors together. Among those who gathered with them to celebrate the 
happy occasion at their home, 1616 Twenty-Third St. were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ray, 
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kracha, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scheuer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Klose, Mr. 
and Mrs. William Hashek, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tegge, Mr. and Mrs. Joh Stanek and 
Miss Helen Tegge.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 6, 1924


ALBERT KRAJECK

Albert Krajeck, 79, retired town of Two Rivers farmer, died Wednesday 
at the Springhill convalescent home at Maribel.
Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, at 9 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Joseph Gabryszck will officiate 
and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Two Rivers.
He was born in Germany in 1873 and when an infant was brought to this 
country by his parents who settled first at Milwaukee and then moved to 
a farm in the town of Two Rivers.
Survivors are two brothers, Anton of Wheaton, Minn, and Walter, of Two 
Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kotchi of Wausau and Mrs. Ricca Becker 
of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 2 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 13, 1952 P.14
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Funeral services for Albert Krajeck, 79, former Two Rivers farmer, who 
died at a nursing home at Maribel Wednesday morning, will be held at 9 a.m. 
Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph 
Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 2 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 14, 1952 P.2
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[bur. 02/16/1952/age 79 yrs.]


ANNA KRAJECK

Mrs. Anna Krajeck, Two Rivers oldest resident and one of the oldest persons 
in the state, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Becker, in Two 
Rivers this morning. She would have been 99 years old in June. Mrs. Krajeck 
had been ill only since Friday, and her condition had not been considered 
serious. She was able to be up yesterday. In spite of advanced age, Mrs. 
Krajeck had been active and in good health. She did much reading, both in 
Polish and in German, and cared for her own room. Funeral services for Mrs. 
Krajeck will be held in Two Rivers Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the 
Beduhn funeral home and at nine o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church with 
the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary 
cemetery. Mrs. Krajeck, nee Anna Milecki, was born in Germany on June 24, 
1842. She was married in Germany when she was 18 to Stanislaus Krajeck. 
Seventy years ago the Krajecks came to America and since then had always lived 
in Manitowoc county. Since the death of her husband 13 years ago, Mrs. Krajeck 
had made her home in Two Rivers with her daughters, Mrs. Nicholas Beitzel and 
Mrs. Becker. Until about a year ago she attended 6:30 mass at St. Luke's church 
every day. She was a member of the congregation for 70 years and was a member 
of the Altar society. Mrs. Krajeck is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Beitzel 
and Mrs. Becker of Two Rivers and Mrs. John Kotchi of Antigo; four sons, Anton 
of Wheaton, John of Manitowoc, Walter of Two Rivers and Albert of Two Rivers 
route 1; a stepsister, Mrs. Pauline Blaschka of Cooperstown; a stepbrother, 
Jacob Sayeski of Two Rivers, 25 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 27 
great (great) grandchildren. The body is at the Beduhn Funeral Home where it 
will lie in state until the hour of the funeral. The rosary will be recited 
Thursday at 8pm. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 7, 1942 P.2


MICHAEL KRAJECK

From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1897:
Death recently from diphtheria of the 12 yr. old son of Mr. Kracek 
in Town Two Rivers on Range Line.
(Note from researcher: A son of Mr. Kracek died of diphtheria in 1897. 
My great uncle, Michael Krajeck died in 1897 at about age 12-13. He was 
born in rural Two Rivers in about Sept. 26, 1884. He is buried with family 
in Calvary Cemetery. I believe the family lived North of town at that time. 
Our surname was spelled so many different ways, but I think this child 
belongs to our family. (see contributors page for contact info)


ROSE KRAJECK

Mrs. John Krajeck, 62, lifelong resident of Two Rivers and vicinity, died early 
this morning at the Two Rivers municipal hospital where she had been a patient 
since Saturday. She had been ill only about one week.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, at 8:30 o'clock from the home at 
1711 24th street, Two Rivers, and at 9 o'clock from Sacred Heart Catholic church 
in that city. The Rev. Joseph Gabryszek will officiate and interment will be in 
Calvary cemetery in Two Rivers.
Mrs. Krajeck, nee Rose Schroeder, was born June 16, 1877, in the town of Two 
Rivers, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schroeder. Her girlhood was 
spent in the town of Two Rivers and she moved to the city of Two Rivers after 
her marriage 39 years ago.
She was a member of the Altar society of Scared Heart church.
Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. George Soit of Two Rivers, and 
three sisters, Mrs. Charles Ziarnik, Mrs. Michael Wier, and Mrs. Jospeh Wachowitz, 
all of Manitowoc.
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, where 
it may be viewed from tomorrow morning until Monday morning when it will be taken 
to the home. It may be viewed at the home until the time of the funeral services 
Tuesday morning. The rosary will be recited at the home Monday evening at 7:30 
o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 26, 1939 P. 4
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Mrs. John Krajeck, 62, died at the municipal hospital at Two Rivers early last 
Saturday and the funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart in that city 
Tuesday morning. Surivivors are the husband, a daughter and three sisters.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, September 1, 1939 P. 2


STANISLAUS KRAJECK

HEART ATTACK FATAL TO AGED RESIDENT HERE
Stanislaus Krajeck Stricken Late Yesterday and Dies In a Few Minutes
Death came quickly to Stanislaus Krajeck, 94 year old Two Rivers 
resident and retired farmer, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nick 
Beitzel, 1409 Twentieth street, with whom he and his aged wife made 
their home. He was about as usual yesterday and at four in the 
afternoon he was suddenly stricken with a heart attack and died a 
few minutes later. Coming to this country from Germany in 1870, 
where he had been married in 1861 to Miss Anna Mileski, the couple 
located on a farm on the Range line road, which they continued to 
operate until twenty-five years, when they removed to Two Rivers to 
make their home. They resided here ever since. Besides the widow the 
deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Peter Becker and Mrs. 
Nick Beitzel of this city and Mrs. John Kotchl of Antigo and four 
sons, Walter, John and Albert Krajeck of this city and Anton of 
Wheaton, Minn. There are also 27 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren surviving. The deceased was a devout member of the 
St. Luke's congregation and the funeral will be held from that 
church on Tuesday morning, a requiem high mass being sung at nine 
o'clock. Interment will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 25, 1928 Page 12


WALTER KRAJECK

Walter Krajeck, 90, formerly of 1512 19th St. Two Rivers, died at St. Mary Home, 
Manitowoc, early Monday morning where he had been residing for a number of years. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral 
Home, Two rivers and at 10am at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz 
officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Krajeck was born Jan. 28, 
1870 in Germany, son of the late Stanislaus and Anna Milecki Krajeck. When he was 
three years old, the family brought him to this country, settling at Milwaukee. 
A short while later the family moved to a farm in the Town of Two Rivers. For 
many years up to his retirement nearly 25 years ago he worked at Hamilton Mfg. 
Co. Two Rivers. His only survivors are a number of nieces and nephews. A sister, 
Mrs. John Kotchi, died at Wausau two weeks ago. Friends may call at the funeral 
home after 2pm Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times January 23, 1961, p. M-11


AMELIA T. KRASE

Amelia T. Krase, 94, a resident of Hamilton Home, Two Rivers, died Tuesday 
morning, August 16, 1988 at Hamilton Home. Funeral services will be 10 am 
Thursday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Beaudry will 
officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Krase was born April 11, 1894 in the town of Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late Joseph and Julia Switalski Samz. She married Henry Krase in June of 1914 
at Two Rivers and he preceded her in death in 1917. Mrs. Krase was a member of 
St. Mark's Altar Society.
Survivors include a son, Herbert Krase of Two Rivers; two grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a 
sister.
Friend may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, 6 pm to 8 pm 
Wednesday where a memorial service will be held at 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 16, 1988 page 14


ANNA KRASE

Mrs. Anna Krase, 83, of 1900 27th street, Two Rivers, died early today at 
Municipal hospital in that city following a two weeks illness. She had been 
taken to the hospital Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 9am Monday 
at the St. Luke Catholic church in Two Rivers with the Rt. Rev. C.V. Hugo 
officiating. Burial will take place in Calvary cemetery. Born in Austria in 
1865, Mrs. Krase was the former Anna Grimm. Coming to America with her parents 
when two years of age, she lived with her family in Chicago for a short time 
until coming to Manitowoc county to settle on a farm in the town of Two Rivers 
now operated by Raymond Grimm. Following her marriage to William Krase in 1884 
the couple operated a farm in the town until Mr. Krase's death 28 years ago. 
She continued to reside on the farm with her son, William Krase Jr., until 
coming to make her home with a daughter, Mrs. Christ Becker, in Two Rivers 
12 years ago. Surviving are the son, William and daughter, Mrs. Becker, four 
brothers, Adolph Grimm of Two Creeks, Edward of the town of Two Rivers and 
August of Santa Cruz, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Frances Gauthier of Two Rivers; 
six grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. The body is at the Beduhn funeral 
home in Two Rivers where it may be viewed from 3 pm Saturday. The rosary will 
be recited at 8pm Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 25, 1948 p.2


CLARENCE KRASE

A baby boy, aged 5 months of Mr. and Mrs. Hy Krase of the Town of Two Rivers, 
died Saturday and the funeral was on Monday afternoon, interment being at 
the cemetery here.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 6, 1917


HENRY KRASE

HENRY KRASE, TOWN CLERK OF 2 RIVERS TOWN, 
DIES FROM ATTACK OF SPINAL MENINGITIS THERE
Henry Krase, town clerk of the town of Two Rivers, is dead at his 
home there, a victim of cerebrophenal? Meningitis. The burial was 
held yesterday and was private owing to the fact that the disease 
is contagious. The Krase home has been quarantined. 
Mr. Krase was well known and in recent years had held the office 
of (rest is illegible).
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 1917, Page 1
**********
After an illness of about two weeks, Henry Krase of the Town of Two Creeks, 
died at his home last week Friday. The cause of his death was spinal meningitis. 
Decedent was born in the Town of Two Creeks in 1886. He was by occupation a 
farmer and as such was successful. He was school clerk and also town clerk of 
the Town of Two Rivers in which office he served for the past eight years, always 
giving the duties of his office careful attention. Deceased leaves a widow and 
one son, aged one and one-half years besides his parents, one brother, Wm Krase 
and one sister, Mrs. Christ Becker. The funeral took place Monday morning from 
the home, Rev. Father Hugo officiating. Among those from out of town who attended 
were Mr. and Mrs. Chas Grimm, Jos. Grimm of Whitelaw and Mrs. Mark Klein of Clarks 
Mills.
********
Eastwin:
For seven years Henry Krase of the Rangeline has been a familiar figure in Eastwin 
attending to his duties as town clerk and in that time has always served the Town 
of Two Rivers faithfully and conscientiously. It was a great shock when friends 
were informed of his death and the bereaved family have the sympathy of many 
friends in the town where he was well known and esteemed.
The Reporter, Fri., May 18, 1917


HERBERT EDWARD KRASE

Herbert E. Krase, 75, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, died early Monday 
morning, November 12, 1990 at the Home. Funeral services will be held 10 am 
Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, Rev. David Beaudry 
officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born October 13, 1915 in Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Amelia Samz 
Krase. He attended grade school in Mishicot. He was a farmer for most of his life 
and later employed by the Hoffman Bros. Construction Company.
Survivors include one son, Herbert Jr. of Kentucky; one daughter, Mary Jane Krase 
of Green Bay; three grandchildren, Debra, Jennifer and Kristin Krase. Friends may 
call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels after 9 am Wednesday morning until the 
time of service. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 13, 1990 page B6


ANN M. KREISA

Miss Ann M. Kreisa, 81, of 1823-21st St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapel, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Miss Kreisa was born Dec. 4, 1891, at Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Wenzel 
and Anna Krause Kreisa. When shw was a youth the family came to Two Rivers and 
she was later employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, in the office until her 
retirement.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rothe of Pasa-A-Grill, Fla., and Mrs. 
Rose Benesh of Two Rivers; four brothers, Frank, Edward and George of Two Rivers 
and James of Manitowoc; and several nieces and nephews. A brother preceded her 
in death.
There will be no visitation, but friends may call from 8:30 until the time of 
services Monday morning, at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, August 4, 1973 P. 12
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(04 Dec 1891/Aug 1973/SSDI)


KATIE KREISA

Mrs. Kate Kreisa died Tuesday at the home of her son-in-law, Chas. Hansen, after 
a lingering illness for years, suffering with a cancer. The deceased was a native 
of Bohemia where she was born on the 26th of July, 1849. She came to this country 
with her husband 29 years ago and the couple located at Sturgeon Bay. After the 
death of her husband, she moved to this city with her three children. The surviving 
children are: Mrs. Annie Hansen and Mary Kreisa, residing here and Math Kreisa who 
is located at Rockford, Ill. The funeral services were held yesterday forenoon from 
St. Luke's Church. May she rest in peace.
Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., Aug. 11, 1906
*********
Death Tuesday last week of Mrs. Catharina Krejsa from cancer, with which
she had suffered a long time, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles Hansen
in Two Rivers. The deceased was born in 1849 in Bohemia and came to Two Rivers
about eight years ago. The funeral was held Friday from the Catholic Church.
Der Nord Westen, Aug. 16, 1906


GEORGE W. KREISA

George W. Kreisa, 79, formerly of Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning at 
Holy Family Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial in 
Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Kreisa was born Sept. 21, 1896, at Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Wenzel 
and Anna Krause Kreisa. He came with his family as a child to Two Rivers, where 
he attended school and later was employed for many years at Schmitt Lumber Co.
Survivors include three brothers, Frank and Edward, of Two Rivers and James, of 
Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rothe, of Passagrille, Fla., and Mrs. Rose 
Benesh, of Two Rivers and several nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister 
preceded him in death.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 2, 1975  P. 3


JOSEF KREJCA

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 27 Aug.)
17-yr. old Joseph Kratcha drowned last Sat. while swimming. He was a 
good swimmer and may have suffered cramps. His companions thought he 
had gotten out of the water and only missed him after awhile. Some 
boys found his body next morning.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1900 
********
ANOTHER CASE OF DROWNING
Joseph Kratcha(sic) Meets Death While in Bathing Last Saturday Evening
Last Saturday evening Joseph Kratcha, a boy 17 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
J. Kratcha, of this city, met his death while in bathing, along with several 
companions. Young Kratcha went in swimming off a boom up near the Two Rivers 
Manufacturing Company's saw mill shortly after supper. He and his companions 
had finished their swim and had climbed upon the boom to dress themselves but 
young Kratcha changed his mind and resolved to have one more plunge before 
putting on his clothes. His companions began dressing themselves but soon noticed 
that something was the matter with him - that in fact he was drowning. Two of them 
jumped in to rescue him and though they reached him he slipped from their grasp 
and went down to rise no more. Immediate search was renewed and Thos. Wright, the 
diver, was engaged for the purpose, but owning to the fact that the bottom of the 
river is so covered with sunken logs and the water not being clear, his search was 
in vain. On Monday morning, however, his body was found floating near where he was 
last seen and was taken in charge by the authorities. His funeral took place from 
St. Luke's Church this morning.
The Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 28, 1900
********
Joseph Kracha
birth: 16 August 1884 Bohemia
death: 25 August 1900 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: John Kracha
mother: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Per notice, death was 25 Aug./also he was 16 and not 17 per news/
From Death index/Aug 25, 1900/Joseph Kracha/co. death index v.6 p.277/
1900 Two Rivers census parents John and Annie Kratchi, siblings Annie 
and Frank Kratchi/Kracha in this cemetery)


ROSE KRENTZ

After failing for many years from dropsy Mrs. August Krenz, residing on 22nd 
street, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, while about the house. She had not 
been confined to her bed of late. Mrs. Krenz was born in September, 1871. She 
is survived by twelve children.The funeral took place Thursday from St. Luke's 
church.
The Reporter, Sat., July 11, 1914
********
(1910 Two Rivers census:
August Krentz age 51; wife Rose 39; Joseph 17; Anton 12; Aloises 10; 
Andrew 7; Helen 6)


ADOLPH KREY

FELL OFF RAILROAD BRIDGE AND DROWNED
Little Adolph Krey, aged 12, went over town on an errand for his mother 
Saturday afternoon, lively and well as usual. A short time later he was 
brought home a corpse. He had loitered at the railroad bridge a little 
and fallen off into the river and drowned. Two boys in a boat nearby, 
sons of Frank Becker, heard the splash and saw a hand raised above the 
water as he disappeared. They immediately went to Hamachek's garage nearby 
and phoned to the Coast Guard Station for help. The Coast Guard men arrived 
in a few minutes and recovered the body a little over 15 minutes after it 
had gone down but were unsuccessful in attempts at resuscitation. There is 
16 feet of water where the accident took place.
The funeral was Tuesday morning from St. Luke's church. The sorrowing 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Krey and the brothers and sisters of the 
lad have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 10, 1919
********
(Note: The family (spelled Krei on census) is on the 1920 Two Rivers census 
without Adolph. They are not on the 1910 Two Rivers census. Since they were 
still in Two Rivers in 1920 and in Calvary cemetery, Adolph is probably 
buried there too.)


CATHERINE KREY

Mrs. Catherine Krey, 81, of 2306 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, died early Friday 
morning at the Fair Hill Nursing Home at Rosencrans, where she had been a 
patient for the past 18 months.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but services will be held at St. Mark's 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The casket is at the Kelin & Stangel Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Krey, nee Catherine Jacquette, was born in the Town of Mishicot on April 28, 
1873, a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Hoffman Jacquette. She was 
married in 1897 at Two Rivers to Richard Krey, who preceded her in death 28 years 
ago.
She leaves four sons, Walter and Fred of Two Rivers, Peter J. of Milwaukee and 
Norbert with the U.S. Army at Fort Ord, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Nic Orth of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Adolph Sprang of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Charles Werner and 
Mrs. Clara Manther of Milwaukee; two brothers, John Jacquette of Two Rivers and 
Joseph Jacquette of the Town of Mishicot, 10 grandchildren and two great grand-
children.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 17, 1954 P. 25


FREDERICK KREY

Frederick Krey, 80, of 2328 Ninth St., Two Rivers, died Friday evening, 
February 12, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 930 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 
and 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. John Neuser 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Krey was born February 9, 1902, at Two Rivers, son of the late Richard 
and Catherine Jacquette Krey. He attended Two Rivers schools and was employed 
as a Tool and Die Maker at Hamilton Industries until retirement. He married 
Agnes Beitzel in 1964 at Two Rivers. Mr. Krey was a member of Senior Citizens 
of Two Rivers and the Eagles Club.
Survivors include his wife; a stepson and daughter-in-law, James and Patricia 
Beitzel of two Rivers; four step-daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannine and Robert 
Rehauer, Sharon and Paul Havlichek, Shirley and Richard Vanne and Leaah and 
Robert Lemmachek all of Two Rivers; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and 
Myrtle Krey of Two Rivers and 15 stepgrandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 4 o'clock to 
8 o'clock this Sunday afternoon. There will be an Eagles memorial service at 
6:30 p.m. and a memorial service at 7 p.m. this Sunday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 14, 1982  P. 3
*********
The following information was inadvertently omitted from the Fred Krey 
obituary, which was published Sunday, February 14. He is survived by a 
brother, Norbert and a sister -in-law, Myrtle and nieces and nephews. 
Four brothers, Walter, Peter, Adolph, Joseph and a sister, Hildgarde, 
preceded him in death.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 25, 1982 P. 3
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[bur. 02-15-1982/age 80 yrs.]
(09 Feb 1902/Feb 1982/SSDI)


MINNIE KREY

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Sep. 1900:
Death Fri. of a small daughter of Richard Krell(sic) in Two Rivers.
*********
(Per notice, death was Fri. 21 Sep./
Death index/Sep 21, 1900/Minnie Krey/co. death index v.6 p.293/
father Richard Krey on Two Rivers 1900 census. Minnie was b. May 1900)


RICHARD KREY

DEATH TAKES TWO PIONEERS AT TWO RIVERS
Richard Krey Dies at Home
Ill for more than a year and confined to his bed for the last month Richard Krey, 
a life long resident of the city, died at the family home, Roosevelt avenue at 
7:30 this morning. The funeral will be held Friday morning with services at 9 
o'clock at St. Mark's Catholic church, the Rev. Nilles officiating. Burial will 
be at Calvary.
Born January 23, 1860 Mr. Krey was sixty-six at his last birthday. He was married 
in 1897 and for more than a quarter of a century was employed as a pattern maker 
at the Kahlenberg plant. He is survived by his widow and six children, Mrs. John 
Bentley of Charles City, Iowa, Walter, Frederick and Norbert of this city, Peter 
of Milwaukee and Joseph of Charles City, Iowa. A brother, Fred Krey of Sheboygan 
and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Geimer of Pelican Lake and Mrs. Charles Schneider of 
Chicago, also survive him.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 10, 1926 P. 5


THERESSA KREY

South Side resident in the city of Two Rivers, Mrs. Theresa Krey(sic), died Friday
after a long illness. The deceased came to America over 50 years ago and has 
lived in Two Rivers ever since. She leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral 
was held Saturday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1906
*******
The grim reaper gleaned from this earthly field to a better place, Mrs. Theresa 
Krey, an old and esteemed lady of the Southside. She died last week Friday at 
the home of her son, Richard Krey, after a lingering illness. She was one of the 
early settlers coming here in the fifties. The relatives from out of town who 
attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs.Fred Krey of Sheboygan, Mesdames Chas. 
Schneider of Chicago and Jos. Geimer of Nashville, Wisconsin. The funeral took 
place last Sunday afternoon.
The REPORTER, Sat., Apr. 7, 1906


ANNA KRIES

Mrs. Anna Kries, County's Oldest Resident, Dead
MANITOWOC-Mrs. Anna Koenig Kries, 102, oldest resident of Manitowoc County, 
died Monday night at the Holy Family Hospital, where she had been a patient 
the past three weeks.
For many years she has made her residence at the St. Marys Home for the aged. 
Until a few years ago she retained all her faculties and did sewing and fancy 
work without the aid of glasses.
Funeral services for Mrs. Kries will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday by the 
Beduhn, Deja and Martin Inc., Funeral Home in Two Rivers and at 9 o'clock at 
St. Luke Catholic Church in Two Rivers. The Rt. .Rev. Msgr. C. V. Hugo will 
officiate and interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Born in Germany 
Mrs. Kries, nee Koenig, was born in Germany, June 24, 1850 and when she was 
22, came to America with her mother and the other six children in the family.
Eleven years later she was married to Peter Kries, the father of seven children 
in Two Rivers. The couple and family then moved to St. Louis and spent 20 
years in that city and also lived at Mt. Vernon, Ill., and Cincinatti, O. Later 
the family returned to Manitowoc. Her husband died many years ago. Mrs. Kries 
lived for 21 years at the home of her nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen 
Gruman of 2707 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, and in 1945 moved to the St. Marys Home 
for the Aged. A brother, Joseph Koenig, one of the founders of the aluminum 
industry in Manitowoc and Two Rivers died in 1929. A sister, Bertha Koenig Weber, 
died about seven years ago.
Outlived Step-Children 
In her long span of 102 years Mrs. Kries had 28 stepgrandchildren, 49 great 
stepchildren, and 12 great great stepchildren. She never had any children of 
her own, but has outlived all seven of her stepchildren. John, who died in 1947 
at the age of 87, was the last of them.
Her only survivors are nieces and nephews of the Koenig, Gruman, Bruhn and Hartel 
families in this area.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until time of services. 
The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 28, 1952  P.2


ANTONIA KRONZER

Mrs. Math Kronzer, 68, of 2415 Adams street, Two Rivers, died suddenly at her 
home early today of a heart ailment.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the St. Luke Catholic church 
with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. V. Hugo officiating at a solemn requiem high mass. 
Father Hugo will be assisted by Father Felician, a nephew, and Father Ralph, 
a distant relative, both of the Franciscan order. Burial is to be in Holy Cross 
cemetery, Two Rivers(sic). 
The former Antonia Krieglstein, Mrs. Kronzer was born in Sheboygan in 1880. 
Following her marriage to Math Kronzer in Sheboygan in 1890 the couple moved 
to St. Cloud, Wis., where they resided for two years before coming to Two Rivers. 
About 29 years ago Mr. Kronzer joined with Ben Wolf in the Kronzer and Wolf 
Clothing store in which he still retains an interest.
The deceased who had been bed ridden since losing her right leg through an 
operation last year, was one of the oldest members of the St. Luke Altar 
society.
Surviving are the husband; six sons, Ivo, Henry, Bernard, Robert, and Eugene 
of Two Rivers; and Claude of Sheboygan; two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Bardele of 
Wauwatosa and Mrs. Clement Becke of Two Rivers; one brother, Edward Kriglstein 
of Sheboygan; five sisters, Mrs. Frances Lucas of West Bend, Mrs. Peter K?rst 
and Mrs. Edward Klotz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Gussie Ourada and Mrs. Marie Anderson 
of Sheboygan, and 21 grandchildren.
The body is at the Beduhn funeral home in Two Rivers where it may be viewed 
after 9 a.m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 6, 1949  P.2
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(Note: Cemetery record shows she is in Calvary cem.)


BERNARD KRONZER

Bernard J. Kronzer, age 92, formerly of 2415 Adams St., Two Rivers, died 
Thursday night, Oct. 7, 2004, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien with burial at 
Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Bernard was born Aug. 26, 1912, in Two Rivers, son of the late Mathias and 
Antonia Krieglestein Kronzer. He attended St. Luke?s Parochial Grade School 
and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1930, where he was 
the captain of the football and basketball teams. On Oct. 28, 1938, he married 
Nathalie Sinkler at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him 
in death on March 23, 1983. Bernard was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for many 
years, retiring in 1977.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Lance and Kay Kronzer, Richmond, 
Va.; Richard and Karina Kronzer, Baltimore, Md.; Stephen and Annie Kronzer, 
Portage; five grandsons: Craig Kronzer, Ryan Kronzer, Mark Kronzer, Chris Kronzer 
and Jason Kronzer; four step-grandchildren: six great-grandchildren; one brother: 
Eugene Kronzer, California; one sister: Jeanette Becker, Two Rivers. He is 
further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also 
preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic 
Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers on Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, from noon until the 
time of service at 1:30 p.m. 
The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Hamilton 
Memorial Home for their kindness.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Kronzer family with 
funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 9, 2004 p.A3
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(Bernard J./26 Aug 1912/07 Oct 2004/SSDI)


JULITTA KRONZER

Death claimed Julitta Kronzer, aged thirteen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt 
Kronzer Monday after a lingering illness. Deceased is survived by a sister and 
several brothers besides her parents. The funeral took place this morning from 
St. Luke's church.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 24, 1918
*********
Those who attended the funeral of the late Miss Julitta Kronzer at 
Two Rivers, yesterday and have returned to their respective homes, 
were H. W. Hostman and Mrs. William Holling, Plymouth; the Misses 
Marie Florenes and Marcella Kriegelstein, Miss Anna Kansler, Mrs. 
Auguste Ourada and two sons, Edward and Jacob Kriegelstein, John 
Nelson and son and John Kronzer, all of Sheboygan; Miss Aselia? 
Kronzer and Joseph Kronzer, Oshkosh; Mrs. Harry Lukas and 
daughters, Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 25, 1918, Page 2


MATHIAS KRONZER

Mathias (Math) Kronzer, 85, of 2415 Adams St., Two Rivers, the oldest active 
businessman in the community and longtime civic worker, died early Monday 
morning at the home. He had been ill a few days.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. Luke 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Celebrant will be the Rev. H.J. Schmitz. Burial 
will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Math Kronzer was born Dec. 25, 1877 at Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac County, son of 
the late John and Anna Kronzer. He married the former Antonia Krieglstein Feb. 22, 
1899, at Sheboygan. She died at Two Rivers in August of 1949. After several years 
of residence at Sheboygan the couple moved to St. Cloud, Wis., for two years. In 
1903, the family moved to Two Rivers where Mr. Kronzer as a tailor was employed 
by the late Simon J. Schneider Clothing firm.
In 1914, Mr. Kronzer went into the tailoring business independently. In 1920, he 
formed a partnership with Ben F. Wolf in the firm currently known as Kronzer and 
Wolf Clothing Co. He had been active as a tailor with his firm until only 10 days 
ago when he was confined to the home.
He was a longtime member of Two Rivers Council 1957, Knights of Columbus, St. 
Luke Holy Name Society. One of the earliest members of the old Katzenjammer Club 
at Two Rivers in which he served as president many years, he was also a member of 
the February Club of Two Rivers.
Mr. Kronzer was active in the affairs of the old Two Rivers Community Club, 
predecessor of the Chamber of Commerce, and for a number of years held various 
offices. He was one of those in Two Rivers who was instrumental in establishing 
the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital and served on early boards of the institution.
Mr. Kronzer leaves two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Bardele, of Wauwatosa and Mrs. 
Clement Becker, of Two Rivers; six sons, Ivo J., Henry, Robert and Bernard, of 
Two Rivers and Claude and Eugene, of Los Gatos, Calif.; 24 grandchildren and 30 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary at 
7:30 p.m.
Two Rivers Reporter, July 8, 1963 P. T-3


NATHALIE KRONZER

Mrs. Bernard (Nathalie) Kronzer, 69, of 2415 Adams. St., Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday evening, March 23, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 
and 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Most Rev. Aloysius 
Wycislo, bishop of the Green Bay diocese, the Revs. Robert Rhyner and John Neuser 
will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Kronzer was born March 5, 1914, at Casco, daughter of the late Frank and Ann 
Harris Sinklar. When she was a young girl, the family moved to Two Rivers, where 
she attended St. Luke Parochial School and Two Rivers High School. She was married 
to Bernard Kronzer Oct. 28, 1938, at Two Rivers. Mrs. Kronzer was a member of Two 
Rivers Senior Citizens and Ladies of St. Luke and a former member of Mount Calvary 
Mothers Guild.
Survivors include her husband, three sons and daughters-in-law, Lance and Kaye 
Kronzer of Detroit, Mich., Richard and Janet Kronzer of Greenbelt, Md., and Stephen 
and Ann Kronzer of Sun Prairie; five grandsons, Mark, Chris, Craig, Ryan and Jason 
and special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Simono of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. A 
memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 24, 1983 P. 3
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[Nathalie Kronzer/bur. 03-26-1983/age 69 yrs.]
(05 Mar 1914/Mar 1983/SSDI)


FRANK AND DOROTHY KUCERA

FOUR LIVES SACRIFICED WHEN AUTO DRIVER GAMBLES WITH DEATH TO SAVE 
MINUTE TIME ON TRIP HOME 
Three Two Rivers People Killed Outright and Fourth Dies as Result of Car 
Being Struck by Passenger Train at Two Rivers Crossing of Northwestern Line 
Sunday Afternoon Girl, Fifth Passenger in Car Saved by Jumping.
Four Persons are dead and a fifth, a _____ _____ and was seriously injured, 
as result of the worst ___ accident ever recorded in Manitowoc county Sunday 
when an automobile, carrying five persons, was struck by a Northwestern 
passenger train at the Two Rivers crossing on the Lake Shore drive. The dead 
are:
FRANK KUCERA, 60, Two Rivers, owner of the car. 
MRS. FRANK KUCERA, 55, his wife.
FRANK BAUMANN, 50, Two Rivers.
(sic) Mrs. Baumann's name not listed)
The injured:
MISS CLARA BAUMANN, 16, body severely bruised, not fatally hurt.
Kucera and his party who had left Two Rivers early in the day to attend the 
celebration of Bohemian societies at the opera house in this city, were 
returning to their home along the concrete road in a Ford car, Kucera driving 
the machine. At the approach to the railway crossing several cars had halted 
to await the passing of the train which leaves here at 4:28 for Milwaukee, but 
Kucera passed the waiting cars and attempted to make the crossing in advance 
of the train despite warnings shouted to him.
Girl Saved by Jumping 
As the automobile neared the crossing and the certainty of death appeared, the 
Baumann girl leaped from the car which was running at a speed of 30?? miles. She 
suffered severe bruises but saved her life, being the only one of the party to 
escape death.
Three Killed Outright.
Three of the four remaining occupants of the automobile were killed outright 
while Kucera, who was found pinioned under the car at the wheel, his skull 
fractured and internally injured, died yesterday at noon at the hospital, no 
hope of his recovery being entertained when the extent of injuries became known 
immediately after the accident.
Car Hit in Center 
The engine of the passenger train struck the automobile almost in the center, 
throwing the car into the air and carrying it a distance of fifty feet or more. 
The radiator was torn off and the body completely wrecked. 
Baumann Is Decapitated
When the collision occurred Baumann, his wife and Mrs. Kucera, were killed outright, 
the bodies being terribly mangled, Baumann being decapitated while Mrs. Baumann's 
head was crushed. Mrs. Kucera's body was cut open from the neck to the hips and 
her jaw was broken, the three bodies being mutilated beyond recognition. Pieces 
of bones and flesh from the three bodies were picked up for a distance of 100 feet 
or more while a purse carried by Mrs. Kucera was found torn open and in shreds 
fifty feet from the place where the body was picked up.
Several Witness Tragedy 
The accident was witnessed by several automobiles, people in cars had stopped ___ 
___ train and had ___ warnings to Kuchera who it is most apparent, was flirting with 
death ___ __ a second of time. Mr. Hamilton, who was one of the witnesses of the __ 
accident, declared it the most terrible __ had ever seen at __ __ __ the strongest 
of persons. 
Girl Hystercial
The Baumann girl, who was saved by leaping from ___ and was taken to the office of 
Dr. Currens at Two Rivers. She was unable to give details of the accident but said 
that she and the other occupants of the automobile had pleaded with Kucera to slow 
down and to stop his car and wait for the train. She has no recollection of leaping 
from the car and says she thinks that she fainted and fell from the machine, but 
witnesses say that the girl jumped. 
Brother in German Army 
Miss Baumann, who lost both her father and mother in the tragedy, has a brother who 
is at present __ __ the German army and stationed with the kaiser's troops on the 
west front in Europe. She (3lines underinked )
Bodies Are Removed
Coroner Louis Faige and District Attorney E.S. Schmidt ___ of the tragedy and 
reached the scene in a short time. The bodies of the dead were taken to Two Rivers 
and Kucera, who was still alive, was removed to the hospital where he died yesterday. 
(2 lines underinked).
Two Double Funerals
Two double funerals __ __ for Kucera and his wife and the other from the Baumann 
home for Mr. and Mrs. Baumann will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Interment 
of the four bodies will be at Two Rivers. 
Men Employes of Hamilton
Both Kucera and Baumann were employed at the Hamilton company plant in Two Rivers. 
Baumann and family ___ to Two Rivers only a short time ago. Mrs. Baumann came here 
to care for the home of her sister, Mrs. Wachal, whose death occurred several months 
ago and __ later joined by her husband and daughter. The family had ___ __ from 
Kucera to ___ yesterday.
Inquest To Be Held 
Coroner Falge ___ the tragedy ___ which will ___ and fix responsibility at 9 tomorrow, 
at Two Rivers. It is said at Two Rivers that Kucera was known for his fast driving 
since he had owned a car and appeared to be unable ____ his car slow. 
Train Crew to Testify 
Members of the Northwestern train crew will be called to testify at the inquest. The 
train was in charge of Conductor James McCuskey and Engineer John Dwyer was in the 
cab. The train leaves the Two Rivers station at 4 o'clock for this city. It is noted 
that the train which has a number of coaches does not attain a high rate of speed by 
the time it reaches the crossing which is less than half a -___ from the station. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 5, 1916  P. 1
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[Dorothea Kucera]
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INQUEST HELD OVER SUNDAYS ACCIDENT
The inquest held Wednesday morning brought out the facts relating to the railroad 
crossing accident which took place Sunday afternoon at 4:10 at the Lake Shore 
crossing just south of this city. The jury exonerated the train crew from all blame 
for the accident and did not place the blame. the train was going only twelve miles 
an hour at the time. There were two or three autos standing near the crossing 
waiting for the train to pass when Frank Kucera came along from Manitowoc driving 
his Allen car with four other occupants. Kucera had been driving very carelessly 
according to testimony given at the inquest. He failed to give road to passing autos 
and came in contact with two different ones and caused one to become stalled in the 
sand on the Lake Shore Road. According to testimony, Kucera was not going faster than 
about fifteen miles an hour at the time but he kept right on going although occupants 
of the other cars warned him of the approaching train. Mr. Bauman, one of the victims 
also called to him in vain to stop. The locomotive struck the auto in the center 
carrying it about 150 feet. The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bauman were mangled by 
the wheels of the locomotive, Bauman's arm and head being cut off and Mrs. Kucera's 
arm and leg severed while Mrs. Bauman's back was split open. All three met instant 
death, Miss Theresa Bauman, aged 10 was thrown about forty feet and picked up 
unconscious. She was taken to Dr. Curren's office where she is recovering from a gash 
on her head and a badly bruised ankle. Kucera was found under his car. He sustained 
broken ribs, flesh wounds and internal injuries. He was taken in the train to Manitowoc 
accompanied by Dr. Farrell and died at Holy Family Hospital, Monday. The bodies of Mr. 
and Mrs. Bauman were taken to Chicago for burial Tuesday and the funeral of Mr. and 
Mrs. Kucera took place yesterday morning from St. Luke's church.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 9, 1916


AGNES KUFFEL

Funeral - the funeral of Mrs. Agnes Kuffle(sic) of Deer Grove, Ill., was held 
from Sacred Heart Church morning. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.
Manitowoc Times, Feb. 7, 1929 page 2
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News from Feb. 7, 1929 - 
Mrs. Agnes Kuffel of Hahnaman, passed away at the age of 89. She was born in 
Germany in 1840 and spent the greater part of her life in this county. Burial 
was in Two Rivers Wisconsin.
Tampico Tornado, Illinois, Thurs., May 11, 1954
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[bur. 02-05-1929/age 89 yrs.]


FRANK KULPA

Frank E. Kulpa, Sr. age 87, of 2621 Neshotah Rd., Two Rivers, died peacefully, 
Friday morning Nov. 15, 2002 at his residence after a lengthy illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2002 at St. Peter the 
Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Frank was born in Casco on Oct. 31, 1915, son of the late Francis and Anna Jonies 
Kulpa. On April 26, 1939 he married the former Grace Frasch at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. Frank was a commercial fisherman for 50 years. He retired to 
his summer home in Pensaukee and spent the past 20 winters in Winter Garden, Fla. 
Frank was a member of the Two Rivers Knights of Columbus and a charter member of 
the Happy Hoppers Club. He enjoyed dancing, gardening, hunting, fishing and all 
sports. 
Frank is survived by his wife: Grace, Two Rivers; seven children and their spouses: 
Mary Lou (Daniel) Messman, Two Rivers, Eileen (Dennis) Weina, Pensaukee, Joanne 
Holly, Two Rivers, John (Betty) Kulpa, Pensaukee, Kenneth (Patty) Kulpa, Steven 
(Julie) Kulpa, Frank Kulpa Jr. and special friend Grace, all of Two Rivers; 21 
grandchildren: David (Tami) Messman, Annette (Dennis) Meneau, Scott Messman and 
special friend Cheri Olson, Daniel Messman Jr., and special friend Melody Bruchert, 
Sr. Debra Weina, Dale (Alice) Weina, Donald (Laura) Weina, Denise (Mark) Wilson, 
Dennis Jr. (Rachael) Weina, Deanne Wells, Texas, John Jr. (Kimberly) Kulpa, Joey 
Kulpa, Randy (April) Kulpa, Jeremy Kulpa and special friend Chris Phillips, Jason 
Kulpa, Renee Kulpa and special friend Rob, Stephanie, Samanatha and Stacey Kulpa, 
Frank Jr. and Megan Kulpa; 15 great grandchildren; three sisters: Anna Schuster, 
Madison, Cele Kuklinski, Two Rivers, and Vicky Hecker, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law: 
Elva Kulpa, Two Rivers. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. Frank was also preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Michael Messman; 
a son-in-law, Thomas Holly; two brothers, Stanley and Walter; five sisters, Eleanor, 
Helen, Katie, Frances and Marie; one infant sister-in-law, Ruth; a sister-in-law, 
Beatrice Frasch; and a father-in-law and mother-in-law, Norbert and Jennie Frasch. 
The family will greet relatives and friends Monday morning Nov. 18, 2002 at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers from 10 a.m. until the time 
of Mass at 12 p.m. 
All the family was present to help Frank. A special Thank You to his daughter and 
son-in-law, Eileen and Dennis who took care of Pa up north to give Ma a rest. We 
wish to thank Dr's. Gahl, Thayer and Diaz, all their nurses and especially Holy 
Family Hospice for the special care they gave Frank in his final days. We also 
wish to thank Fr. Larry, Sr. Dorothy, Fr. O'Brien and all the visits from Deacon's 
Sustman and Coenen. 
In Frank's lifetime he was a mason, welder, electrician, mechanic, carpenter, logger, 
farmer, fisherman, trapper, hunter, roofer, barber, hairdresser, painter, dancer, 
and lover. He could also knit and crochet. Frank would help anyone who needed help 
and enjoyed it. 
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Sunday, November 17, 2002  pg. A5
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(Frank E./31 Oct 1915/15 Nov 2002/SSDI)


ANNA KUMBALEK

The body of Mrs. Anna Kumbalek, who died at Chicago, has been brought to Two 
Rivers for burial.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 2, 1923 P. 3
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FUNERAL OF MRS. KUMBALEK HELD Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Kumbalek, nee Chloupek, sister of Judge John 
Chloupek, was held at Two Rivers yesterday and was largely attended. Mrs. 
Kumbalek died at Chicago where the family had resided the past eight years. 
She was 66 years of age. The body arrived here yesterday and was taken to Two 
Rivers at once.
Mrs. Kumbalek was born at Francis Creek and attended the old North Side high 
school in this city. Later she taught school at Kossuth for two years and was 
married in 1878 to Anton Kumbalek, of Two Rivers and resided there until 1914 
when the family located at Chicago. She is survived by ten children, six sons 
and four daughters, besides four brothers, Chas. of Green Bay; John, this city; 
Edward and Irwin of San Francisco. One sister, Mrs. Laura Braun of Two Rivers, 
also survives. Mrs. Kumbalek had been ill for some time.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 3, 1923 P. 10
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Miss Julia Kumbalek, I.G. Kumbalek, Miss Rose Kumbalek of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. 
J.C. Smith of Wausau, Michigan and Sister Margaret of Watertown have returned 
to their respective homes after attending the funeral of Mrs. Anna Kumbalek at 
Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 3, 1923 P. 3
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FORMER RESIDENT OF TWO RIVERS DIES AT CHICAGO
Mrs. Anna Kumbalek, widow of the late Anton Kumbalek, died Saturday at 4401 
Beacon St., Chicago, Ill. She was sixty-six years old. Mrs. Kumbalek is well 
known to Two Riverites for she made her home in this city for many years, 
raising a family of thirteen well bred children, ten of whom are living now. 
She was distinguished always for the patience and fortitude which grace a 
true Christian life.
Mrs. Anton Kumbalek, nee Anna Chloupek, was born at Francis Creek, March 9, 
1856. She was the daughter of Jos. Chloupek and a sister of Judge John 
Chloupek of Manitowoc. When she was seventeen years old she came to Two Rivers 
and soon after she was married to Anton Kumbalek. The couple made this city 
their home. Mr. Kumbalek died about twenty years ago and in 1915, Mrs. Kumbalek 
moved to Chicago where she lived until heart failure aided the Grim Reaper in 
accomplishing his sad purpose.
Deceased is survived by ten children, Mrs. Joseph Klein of this city, Ven. 
Sister M. Esther and Ven. Sister M. Margaret of the St. Agnes Convent, Fond 
du Lac, Wis., Louis of Two Rivers, Irving of Chicago, Benjamin of Manitowoc, 
Anton of Oshkosh, Mrs. Jos. Smith of Owosso, Mich., Julia and Rose of Chicago.
The body was brought here from Chicago for burial. The funeral took place 
Tuesday morning with Requiem Mass at St. Luke's Church at 8:30. Rev. Father 
Hugo performed the last rites. - Two Rivers Chronicle
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 4, 1923
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(From 1880 Two Rivers city census: 
Anton Kumbalek age 32; wife Anna E. age 24; 
children: Emma J. age 5; Castina age 4; Louis J. age 2; Erwin J. age 7/12 b. Oct.)

(1900 Two Rivers city census: 
Anna b. 1856 age 44 widow; children: Constana b.1875 age 24; Bennie b.1881 age 18; 
Anton b.1888 age 11; Laura b.1890 age 8; Mary b. 1892 age 7; Julia b.1894 age 5; 
Rose b. 1897 age 3)
(Anna, Laura, Mary, Julia and Rose are all on the 1910 Two Rivers census)


ANTON KUMBALEK

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 17 June) 
The sattler A. Kumblek (sic) died Sunday after being very sick for 
several days. He was a fine man and was greatly admired here. He 
leaves a widow and several children. The funeral was held Wednesday 
morning from the Catholic Church.
Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1907
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Mr. Anton Kumbalek, an esteemed citizen of this place, died June 16th, death 
resulting from a case of pneumonia. Mr. Kumbalek was born in Bohemia in 1848 
and has lived in this city for over a quarter of a century. He conducted a 
harness shop most all the time he resided here. The funeral took place Wednesday 
morning from St. Lukes Church. A large number of friends of deceased and two 
Catholic societies of which Mr. Kumbalek was a member accompanied the body to 
the grave.
The Reporter, Sat., June 22, 1907
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DIED-
Kumbalek - At his home in this city, June 16, 1907 of pneumonia, Anton Kumbalek, 
aged 59 years and 2 months.  Deceased came to this city with his parents when 
but a lad of 6 years. He was born in Mnichoic, Bohemia, March 30, 1848. He 
learned the trade of a harness maker and saddler from his father who established 
himself in business here at an early date in the history of the city. Sometime 
about the year 1871, he succeeded to the business of his father who had been 
induced to settle at Ahnapee to engage in business there. In 1873 he was married 
to Anna Chloupek, a daughter of Mr.a nd Mrs. John Chloupek of Kossuth and a sister 
of Judge Chloupek of Manitowoc. There were thirteen children born to them, ten of 
whom are living, as is also his beloved wife and companion. 
Anton Kumbalek was one of the most generous and genial of men and was widely known 
and esteemed. He was a happy and dutiful husband and father and his family was 
reared in accordance with correct principles for in his heart, Anton Kumbalek was 
always a Christian gentleman and he was ever actuated by the highest sense of honor. 
Life to him was not always a flowery pathway, it was full of hardships and 
disappointments, but through it all to the end he continued in the straight and 
narrow path that leads to life ever-lasting and be serene and happy all the way. 
He will be buried from St. Lukes Church tomorrow morning and the Catholic societies 
of the city will escort his body to its last resting place. All his sons and 
daughters who are living will be present at the funeral.
The Chronicle, Tues., June 18, 1907 


CHARLES F. KUMBALEK

Charles Kumbalek, 88, former Two Rivers police chief, died Wednesday evening
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Frank Bonk, 1017 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, 
with whom he had resided a number of years.
Mr. Kumbalek was a member of one of Two Rivers earliest families and retired
18 years ago from active work after serving as a stationary engineer for many
years at Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel Inc.,
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at St.
Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward A. Radey, pastor of Holy
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, will serve as celebrant, the Rev. Adolph
Dolezal will be the deacon and the Rev. John McLaughlin will be the sub-deacon.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Kumbalek was born in Two Rivers June 20, 1868, son of the late Matthew and
Barbara Kumbalek. When he was a child the family brought him to Algoma where
he resided until he was 18 when he returned to Two Rivers. He married the
former Mary Schetler at Two Rivers in 1892. She died in 1947. When he was a 
young man (can't read next line and a half) several years, and ???? became
employed as a stationary engineer at the old Mann Brothers Pail Factory at
Two Rivers. For a number of years until his retirement in 1944 he served as
a stationary engineer at Plant No. 4 of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. at Two
Rivers.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the St. Joseph Society.
Besides his daughter he leaves two sons, John of St. Petersburg, Fla., and
Aloysius of Two Rivers and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2(?) p.m. Friday where the Rosary
will be recited at 8 pm. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 29, 1956  p.28


LOUISA KUMBALEK

Louisa Kumbalk (sic), a little girl four years of age, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Anton Kumbalek of Two Rivers died of diphtheria on Sunday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 15, 1888  P.3


MARY KUMBALEK

Mrs. Charles Kumbalek, 79, of 2013 Washington street, Two Rivers, died Sunday 
afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Bonk, in this city, after a 
six months illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Lukes church in 
Two Rivers, with burial in Calvary cemetery.
Born Mary Schetter in 1868 at Mishicot, she was married to Mr. Kumbalek at Two 
Rivers in 1892. Mr. Kumbalek, employed by the Aluminum Goods company, retired 
five years ago. The couple observed their 55th wedding anniversary last May.
Survivors are the husband; two sons, John of St. Petersburg, Fla. Alois of Two 
Rivers; daughter, Mrs. Bonk of this city; and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, 
after 7 o'clock this evening. The rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday 
at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 13, 1947  P.2


BROTHER JOHN KURTZ 

John Kurtz, aged 67, died at his home on 16th Street Sunday from heart failure. 
Although he had not been in robust health his death was unlooked for and a shock. 
Deceased was unmarried and resided with his sister, Catherine, now the only 
surviving member of the family. The funeral was Wednesday morning from St. Luke's 
church.
The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 1, 1920
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(1910 Two Rivers census:
Katie Kurtz head of house age 43; sister Josephine 41; brother John age 46)
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(1920 Two Rivers census:
Katie Kurtz head of house age 62; brother John age 69)


KATIE KURTZ

Miss Katie L. Kurtz, 93, of Two Rivers, died Saturday at the Two Rivers 
Municipal hospital where she had been a patient for a month. Since 1919 she 
had resided with a cousin, Miss Catheryn Nash of 2318 Washington street, Two 
Rivers. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic church, Two 
Rivers, with interment in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body is at the Beduhn 
funeral home, Two Rivers, where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock 
this evening.
She was born in Two Rivers in 1853, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John 
Kurtz. She operated a millinery shop in the store which formerly housed a 
bakery shop operated by her father. She retired from business in 1922.
Survivors are several cousins.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 3, 1947  P.2


LIZZIE KURTZ

Miss Lizzie Kurtz died last Friday at her home on Main Street and was buried 
yesterday from St. Luke's church. Some thirty years ago when the departed was 
a beautiful girl, just on the borderland of womanhood, she  was stricken with 
a mental malady and her life from that time until the time of her death was a 
secluded one and required the constant care and attention of her devoted 
sisters, whose whole lives have been sacrificed to what they deemed a sacred 
duty. Her death relieves them of a wearing, wearying duty, but it brings sorrow 
to their hearts. She was born in this city on 30th of June, 1860.
The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 23, 1907
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(1900 Two Rivers census:
John age 77; wife Lucia 75; John 48; Katie 42; Josephine 40; Lizzie 28)
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Lizzie Kurtz
birth: 30 June 1860 Two Rivers
death: 20 April 1907 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1907 Two Rivers
father: John Kurtz
mother: Lucia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LUCIA KURTZ

On Sun. 79-yr. old Elisabeth Kurtz, suffered a stroke from which 
she died Tues. morning. The deceased had lived in Two Rivers for 
the past 60 yrs. and had been housebound for many years as the 
result of a pernicious cough. The funeral will take place this 
morning from the Catholic Church.
Der Nord Westen, 28 July 1904
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Mrs. Elizabeth Kurtz, an old lady 79 years of age who has been a resident of 
this city for nearly 60 years, was stricken with paralysis last Sunday evening 
and her death resulted this morning. For many years past she has been an invalid 
in consequence of a fall which resulted in a broken hip and she has never left 
her home since. She was a devout Christian woman and a true wife and mother. Her 
funeral will take place from St. Luke's church to which she has belonged for more 
than half a century.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., July 26, 1904
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(Per notice Tuesday was July 26/from death index-Lucia Kurtz/
d. July 26, 1904/co. death index v.7 p.276/
From 1900 Two Rivers census: John? Kurtz head age 77; Lucia wife
age 75; John son age 48; Katie dau. age 42; Josephine dau. age 40;
Lizzie dau. age 38. It appears that all the stones left are the
footstones. Lucia would be "Mother" on the stone and Elizabeth in 
the obit 


PATRICIA A. KWASNY

Patricia "Pat" Kwasny, age 73, of 2000 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, 
died unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, June 3, 2008, at St. 
Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Pat was born on Nov. 16, 1934, at Lyndon Station, Juneau County, 
a daughter of the late Neil and LaDorna (Allds) Nate. As a young 
child, she moved to Two Rivers with her family, where she 
attended schools and was a 1952 graduate of Washington High 
School in Two Rivers. On Aug. 22, 1953, she married Lawrence E. 
Kwasny in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2001. 
Pat retired from Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, where she worked 
as activity director; she also worked at the Hamilton Memorial 
Home as a nurse's aide for many years. Pat was often available 
with a helping hand and always cared for others before herself. 
She will be greatly missed by her family.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death 
by a son: Scott; one sister and brother-in-law: Lois (Daniel) 
Matthies; and two brothers and a sister-in-law: Donald (Dorothy) 
Nate, and Wallace Nate.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2008, 
at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers. 
Deacon Ken Coenen will officiate at the service, with burial to 
follow in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels after 9:30 a.m. on Friday until the time of 
service at 11 a.m..
Herald Times Reporter, June 5, 2008


SCOTT A. KWASNY

Scott Kwasny, 23, of 754 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, Ohio, died Oct. 29, as a result 
of a motorcycle accident.
Graveside services were held this Thursday morning at 11 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. Rev. Robert Sladek officiated and burial was in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Kwasny was born Nov. 24, 1959, at Two Rivers, son of Larry and Patricia Nate 
Kwasny. He attended St. Mark Catholic School and Washington High School, Two Rivers. 
He was presently a department leader at Hydra Tube at Oberlin, Ohio. He was also 
attending L.T.C. College at Elyria, Ohio.
Survivors include his parents, two brothers, Sergeant Mark of the United States 
Army of Fort Hood, Texas, and Eric at home; a sister and brother-in-law, Lori and 
Jeff Potter of Medina, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Martin of 
Two Rivers; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Kwasny of Green Bay; aunts, uncles 
and cousins.
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, was in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 3, 1983 P. 3
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[cremated 11-03-1983]