HOLY CROSS OBITUARIES

AMELIA LACHAPPELLE

Mrs. Amelia La Chappelle, 80, of Rt., 3, Two Rivers, Town of Two Rivers, died 
unexpectedly of a heart attack enroute to Two Rivers Municipal Hospital shortly 
before noon Tuesday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. La Chappelle, nee Amelia Ribitzky, was born at Two Rivers Feb. 2, 1891, 
daughter of the late Ferdinand and Agnes Ribitzky. She attended St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Parochial School. She was married in 1914 to Henry 
La Chappelle at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1955.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Radandt of Two Rivers and Mrs. Warren 
Messman of Rt. 3, Two Rivers; a son, Paul of Rt. 3, Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. 
Arvel Stroud of Two Rivers; two brothers, Fred of Milwaukee and Albert of Rt. 
3, Two Rivers; 16 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels until 9 o’clock this Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 29, 1971  P.19 
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Mr. Henry LaChappelle and Miss Amelia Ribitzki were married at the home of the 
bride on the evening of January 2. Both are residents of Two Rivers and will 
continue to reside here.
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 8, 1915


ELROY LACHAPPELLE

Elroy H. La Chappelle, age 82, of Two Rivers, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 
Aurora Bay Care Center, Green Bay, after a long battle with the complications 
of Alzheimer's disease. 
Elroy was born July 15, 1925, in Two Rivers, son of the late James and Hattie 
(Flegle) La Chappelle. On June 26, 1946, he married the former Beatrice Gretz 
at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers.
Elroy was a foreman at Burger Boat, retiring in July 1987. He enjoyed hunting, 
making wood and taking walks. Elroy also built a tug boat and was a commercial 
fisherman.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Elroy was preceded in death by one son: Lee La Chappelle; one brother: Walter 
La Chappelle; two sisters: Angeline Duvalle and Hazel Blahnik Mandel; and five 
brothers-in-law: Herbert, Bernard, Orville, Hilary and Floyd Gretz.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 
2008, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Cremation will follow 
the visitation, with the cremated remains to be placed at Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers, at a later date.
Herald Times Reporter, May 26, 2008 


HATTIE LACHAPELLE

Mrs. Hattie LaChappelle, 82, of 2412 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died early Tuesday 
morning at home. Funeral services will be 2 pm Thursday in Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate and burial will be in 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. LaChappelle, nee Hattie Flegle, was born May 1, 1896 in Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late George and Anna Mertens Flegle. She was married to James LaChappelle 
April 24, 1915 in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1965. Mrs. LaChappelle 
was a member of Homemaker's Club and Sunshine Circle of Grace Congregational 
Church.
Survivors include two sons, Walter of Lakewood and Elroy of Route 2, Two Rivers; 
four daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Angie) Duvalle and Mrs. Lloyd (Doris) Staudinger of 
Two Rivers, Mrs. Earl (Hazel) Mandel of Route 2, Two Rivers and Mrs. Harry (June) 
Gross of Sheboygan; a brother, John Flegle of Two Rivers, 17 grandchildren and 
22 great grandchildren. Three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 
o'clock this Wednesday afternoon and in the church from noon Thursday until the 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Dec. 6, 1978 page 3
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(1 May 1896/Dec. 1978/SSDI)
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Notes from Two Rivers:
On last Saturday, at the Parsonage, Rev. Jos. Morris, officiating, took place 
the wedding of James A. LaChappelle and Hattie Flege, both of this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 29, 1915
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The marriage of James A. LaChapelle and Hattie Anne Flegle took place Saturday 
night at the parsonage of Grace Church, Rev. Morris officiating. The groom was 
attended by his brother, Peter and the bride by Miss Irene Gauthier. Mr. 
LaChapelle came here from Ashland two years ago and is employed at the Aluminum 
Goods Co. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Flegle of the Eastside.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 30, 1915


HENRY LACHAPPELLE

Henry La Chappelle, 61, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, an employe of the Hamilton Mfg. 
Co., Two Rivers, for the past 33 years, died early Wednesday at the Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital. He had been ill the past three weeks. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Peter Klauck officiating. Burial will be in 
Forest View Cemetery.
Mr. La Chappelle was born at Rhinelander on March 10, 1894, a son of Herman 
and Victoria Trottier La Chappelle. He came to Two Rivers in 1911 and in 1914 
married Amelia Ribitzke in Two Rivers, where he resided since. 
Besides his affiliation with the “30-Year Club” of the Hamilton company, he 
belonged to the firm’s Goodfellowship Club.
Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Gordon Radant, Mrs. Herbert 
Duvall and Mrs. James Pilon of Two Rivers; a son, Paul at home and three 
brothers, James of Two Rivers, Perry of Chicago, and Archie of Marquette, 
Mich. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 3, 1955  P.19 
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Mr. Henry LaChappelle and Miss Amelia Ribitzki were married at the home of the 
bride on the evening of January 2. Both are residents of Two Rivers and will 
continue to reside here.
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 8, 1915


JAMES LACHAPPELLE

James La Chappelle, 69, of 2412 Jackson St., Two Rivers, retired longtime 
employe of Boehringer Oil & Fuel Co., Two Rivers, died early Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for a week. 
He had been in failing health for more than a year.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home 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.
Mr. La Chappelle was born Dec. 6, 1895, at Rhinelander, son of the late Herman 
and Victoria Trottier La Chappelle. When he was 16 he came to Two Rivers and 
was employed most of the period until his retirement at the Boehringer firm.
Surviving are his wife, the former Hattie Flegle, whom he married at Two Rivers, 
April 24, 1915; four daughters, Mrs. Alfred Duvalle, Mrs. Francis Blanik and 
Mrs. Lloyd Staudinger, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Harry Gross, of Milwaukee; two 
sons, Walter, of Lakewood and Elroy, of Two Rivers; 17 grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:45 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 4, 1965  P.5
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Notes from Two Rivers:
On last Saturday, at the Parsonage, Rev. Jos. Morris, officiating, took place 
the wedding of James A. LaChappelle and Hattie Flege, both of this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 29, 1915
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The marriage of James A. LaChapelle and Hattie Anne Flegle took place Saturday 
night at the parsonage of Grace Church, Rev. Morris officiating. The groom was 
attended by his brother, Peter and the bride by Miss Irene Gauthier. Mr. 
LaChapelle came here from Ashland two years ago and is employed at the Aluminum 
Goods Co. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Flegle of the Eastside.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 30, 1915


LEE LACHAPPELLE

Lee La Chappelle, age 54, of Gresham, Wis., a former Two Rivers resident, died 
unexpectedly up north while deer hunting at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, 
Iron Mountain, Mich.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002 at the Klein & 
Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Ken 
Coenen with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, at a later date.
Lee was born July 20, 1948 in Two Rivers, son of Elroy and Beatrice (Gretz) La 
Chappelle. He attended Washington High School, Two Rivers, graduating with the 
class of 1966. Lee then joined the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He was a 
Mohawk crew chief, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Campaign 
Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge. Lee was honorably discharged at the rank of 
sergeant. Following discharge he then joined the National Guard. Lee then attended 
North West Technical College graduating from the police science program. He worked 
for the Waupun Correctional Department as a correctional officer, he then took the 
job as police chief in Bear Creek, then worked for the Manitowoc County Sheriff's 
Department as a deputy sheriff and then police chief in Tigerton. Lee was currently 
working for the Shawano County Sheriff's Department as deputy sheriff and fraud 
investigator. He was an active volunteer for the Salvation Army, member of the 
National Rifle Association and North American Hunting Club. Lee was an avid 
outdoorsman and was involved in many different organizations.
Survivors include two sons: Andrew Brolin, Green Bay; Lance Brolin, Minneapolis; 
a daughter and son-in-law: Renee and Thomas Katers, Green Bay; one grandson: Joshua 
Katers; a sister, Linda La Chappelle, Two Rivers; a special friend: Sandy Berres, 
Green Bay; and his beloved dog, Bear. Lee is further survived by other relatives 
and many special friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002 at the Klein 
& Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, from 2 p.m. until 
the time of service at 4 p.m.
The family would especially like to thank Glenn Gardipee for his helpfulness, care 
and concern during this difficult time.
Herald Times Reporter, December 3, 2001 P. A3


LUNETTE LACHAPPELLE

Funeral services for Lynette (sic) Ann, infant daughter of Paul and Nancy 
Meyer La Chappelle of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, who was born late Monday night and 
died early Tuesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, were at 1:30 p.m. 
Wednesday at Holy Cross Cemetery. President William Doering of the Church of 
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiated.
Besides her parents, she leaves two sisters, Luann and Linda, both at home; 
four brothers, Brian, Bradley, Bennett and Brett, all at home; the maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherb Meyer of Manitowoc; the paternal grandmother, 
Mrs. Henry La Chappelle of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and the great grandfathers, 
Joseph Zabler, Sr. of Manitowoc and Walter Meyer, Sr. of Manitowoc.
Deja and Martin Chapels had charge of the arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1969  P.28 


AGNES LACHOWICZ

Mrs. Charles Lachowicz, 75, of 1306-22nd St., Two Rivers, died early Monday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Lachowicz, nee Agnes Kazar, was born Jan, 21, 1892 in the province of 
Wilno, Poland, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Zybert Kazar. She immigrated 
to this country and to Two Rivers April 25, 1910 and Sept. 26 of that year she 
was married at Sacred Heart Church to Charles Lachowicz. She was a member of 
the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church. 
Besides her husband, she leaves three sons, John, of Manitowoc, Joseph, of Two 
Rivers, and Frank, of Long Beach, Calif., three sisters and a brother in Poland, 
10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:45 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1967  P.7 
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(21 Jan. 1892/Jan. 1967/SSDI)


AGNIESZKA LACHOWICZ

RESIDENT HERE DIES LAST EVE
Mrs. Agnes Lachowicz Dies At Home
Mrs. Agnes Lachowicz died at her home at 1311 Sixteenth street at 8:15 last 
evening of complications. Mrs. Lachowicz, nee Agnes Koneiczki, was born at 
Polaska on January 15, 1898 (sic), and came to this city about fourteen years 
ago.
In 1919 she was married to John Lachowicz who with three children survive her. 
Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Koneiczki and five sisters and five brothers 
also survive. The children are Celia, Helen and Stanley. Her sisters are Mrs. 
August Peters of Milwaukee, Mrs. Carl Gleichner, Monica, Rose and Pauline all 
of this city. The brothers are Paul of New York, Stanley, Michael, John, and 
Peter of this city.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart 
church with burial at Holy Cross cemetery. The Rev. Father Malkowski will 
officiate.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Monday, July 27, 1931 P. 5
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[Agnes Lachowicz]


CHARLES LACHOWICZ    (d. 1969)

Charles Lachowicz, 83, who had resided with a son, Joseph of 2822 Lincoln 
Ave., Two Rivers, for the past few years, and was a retired longtime Two 
Rivers Public Works Dept. employe, died early Thursday morning at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday 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 Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Lachowicz was born Jan. 12, 1886, in Wilno, Poland, a son of the late John 
and Antonia Zur Lachowicz. He immigrated to this country and settled in Two 
Rivers in 1908, where he married the former Agnes Kaza at Sacred Heart church 
Sept. 26, 1910. The couple observed their golden anniversary in 1960. Mrs. 
Lachowicz preceded him in death Jan. 30, 1967.
Surviving are two other sons, John of Manitowoc and Frank of Yuma, Ariz.; nine 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where memorial services 
will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 8, 1969  P.26
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(12 Jan 1886/May 1969/SSDI)


CHARLES J. LACHOWICZ    (d. 1960)

Shotgun Blast Kills Two Rivers Boy, 15.
FRANCIS CREEK—A .20 gauge bolt action shotgun stuck butt first in the snow 
by its owner accidentally discharged Sunday when he grabbed it by the muzzle. 
The full blast struck him in the face, causing instant death.
The victim was Charles J. Lachowicz, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lachowicz 
of 2115 Monroe St., Two Rivers 
Sheriff Alvin J. Gill said the accident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. in a 
wooded area in the northeastern corner of the Town of Kossuth.
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, ruled the death accidental and indicated 
there would be no inquest.
Returning Home
Investigation disclosed that Lachowicz and a companion, James Beitzel, 15, of 
2013 Adams St., Two Rivers, had been hunting rabbits and squirrels on the Paul 
Havlichek farm. The boys were returning to the farm home when they stopped near 
a creek and stuck their guns upright in th snow while they poked around with a 
large stick.
Authorities theorized that Lachowicz’s gun may have been set off by exposed 
roots or underbrush in the snow when he went to pick it up.
Beitzel ran to the Havlichek home for help after the accident and authorities 
were summoned to the scene.
Charles Lachowicz was born April 9, 1944 at Two Rivers, a son of John and Sophie 
Matczynski Lachowicz. He attended Two Rivers Sacred Heart Parochial School and 
was a sophomore at Two Rivers Washington High School, where he went out for 
track and basketball He was also active in dramatics and with the Junior Red 
Cross at the school. He was a member of the St. Luke Court of the Catholic Order 
of Foresters and the Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart parish.
Funeral Wednesday 
Besides his parents, he leaves a sister, Miss Sandra, a student at the University 
of Wisconsin, Madison; a brother, Gerald, of Green Bay, and his paternal grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lachowitz, of Two Rivers. 
Funeral services for the Lachowicz boy will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Deja 
& Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two RIvres. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 1, 1960  P.1


DOROTHY K. LACHOWICZ

Dorothy K. Lachowicz, age 93, formerly of Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, 
July 11, 2013, at Felician Village, St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc.
Dorothy was born July 4, 1920, in Hartford, CT. On June 27, 1942, she married 
Joseph P. Lachowicz in Hartford. He preceded her in death on Octobeer 22, 1990. 
Dorothy was employed at Paragon Electric Company. She was a member of the Two 
Rivers V.F.W. Auxiliary and enjoyed baking and cooking.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Jean Kasalek; and one brother, 
Peter Klutak.
Private family funeral services were held at Blessed Angela Chapel in the 
Felician Village, Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.kleinandstangel.com
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2013


EMILIA LACHOWICZ

Mrs. Emilia Lachowicz, 89, of 1000-19th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday night at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate with burial in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Lachowicz, nee Emilia Sienzart, was born Oct. 26, 1887, in the Town of 
Dziewienizki, Wilno, Poland, daughter of the late Adam and Barbara Taraskiewicz 
Sienzart, coming to the United States in 1911. She was married to Peter Lachowicz 
Jan. 20, 1913, at Sacred Heart Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death 
Dec. 27, 1968. She was a member of Sacred Heart Rosary Society.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Schultz, of Two Rivers and 
Miss Helen, at home, two grandchildren (Private), of Two Rivers, three great 
grandchildren and nieces and nephews in Poland. A brother and three sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 6 
o'clock this Monday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, April 25, 1977 P. 20
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(26 Oct 1887/Apr 1977/SSDI)


FRANK LACHOWICZ

Frank Lachowicz, 82, a former Two Rivers resident and a patient at Lakeshore 
Nursing Home, Milwaukee, died Thursday night at Madison General Hospital, 
Madison.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Lachowicz was born in Poland Dec. 3, 1885 (sic), a son of the late Thomas 
and Barbara Stanuel Lachowicz. When he was a young man he immigrated to this 
country, settling at Two Rivers in 1912. In the mid-1920s he moved to Milwaukee 
where he had resided since.
Surviving are a brother, Peter of Two Rivers, and a sister in Poland.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 16, 1968 P. 13


IRENE LACHOWICZ

Irene O. Lachowicz, age 89, of 2112 30th St., Two Rivers, died on Sunday morning 
March 16, 2003 at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. 
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday March 19, 2003 at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O’Brien with burial to follow at Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Irene was born on Nov. 18, 1913 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Edward and 
Rose Colling LeClair. She married Stanley Lachowicz on June 22, 1940 at St. Luke 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Survivors include her husband, Stanley, two daughters and sons-in-law; Nancy and 
Dale Yakoubek, Two Rivers and Judith and Robert Freiboth, Manitowoc, six 
grandchildren; Rob (Jean) Yakoubek, Scott (Rachel) Yakoubek, Becky (Mike) Skornicka, 
Mark Yakoubek, Dave (Linda) Freiboth, Jason (Lori) Freiboth, eight great grand-
children; Ryne, Cal, Bo, Scott, Sammy, Jacob, Mikayla, Calvin, three sisters and 
two brothers-in-law; Lorraine Miller, Manitowoc, Joan and Daniel Paulow, Two Rivers, 
Carol and Delmar Meisner, Two Rivers, four brothers and six sisters-in-law; Edward 
and Iris LeClair, Arizona, Reuben and Vi LeClair, Daniel and Irene Leclair, Gerald 
and Lois LeClair, Ethel Leclair, Ruth LeClair, all of Two Rivers, one sister-in-law 
and brother-in-law, Helen and Michael Del Balso, Florida. Many nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. Irene was also preceded in death by two 
brothers; Elmer and Hilary, one brother-in-law, Elmer Miller. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from noon until the time of service at 
2 p.m. on Wednesday March 19, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer 
Site, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2003
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(18 Nov 1913/16 Mar 2003/SSDI)


JOHN C. LACHOWICZ    (d. 1974)

John C. Lachowicz, 62, of 1338 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek 
will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, at Two Rivers. 
Mr. Lachowicz was born July 29, 1911, at Two Rivers, son of the late Charles 
and Agnes Kazar Lachowicz. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools and was 
graduated from Washington High School. He married Sophie Matczynski May 22, 
1933, at St. Mary Church, Manitowoc. The couple moved to Manitowoc from Two 
Rivers in 1961. He was a tool machine engineer at Hamilton Mfg. Co. and was 
a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 710.
Survivors include his wife, a son Gerald of Loveland, Ohio, a brother, Joseph, 
of Two Rivers and six grandchildren.
A son, Charles, a daughter, Sandy, and a brother, Frank preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a 
memorial service will be at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 1974  P.18 


JOHN F. LACHOWICZ    (d. 1961)

John F. Lachowicz, 94, of 2112 30th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday noon at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, 
Inc., Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, with the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Lachowicz was born May 16, 1866, in Poland, son of the late Peter and 
Mary Ann Stanieu Lachowicz. He came to the United States in 1911. He had been 
married twice. Both wives preceded him in death.
Surviving are a son, Stanley of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Michael Del Balso 
of Milwaukee; a step-daughter, Mrs. Clarence Grault of Shoto and 11 grand-
children.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 29, 1961  P. 11
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…Born May 18, 1886, in Poland, a son of the late Peter and Maryann Stanul 
Lachowicz, Mr. Lachowicz came to this country in 1911, settling at Two Rivers, 
where he was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co. more than 40 years, retiring nine 
years ago. He married Mary Teraszkiewicz at Two Rivers Aug. 12, 1912. She died 
in 1918. He then married Agnes Brefchanski Konieczka July 22, 1919. She died in 
1931…
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1961  P.13


JOSEPH LACHOWICZ    (d. 1926)

Dies at Hospital
Joseph Lachowicz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lachowicz of this city, died at the 
Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc last evening, the demise being due to kidney 
trouble. The funeral will be held Thursday morning with services at 9 o'clock 
at Sacred Heart Catholic church, the Rev. Malkowski officiating. Burial will be 
at Holy Cross cemetery. Joseph Lachowicz was born December 2, 1913 and was 
twenty-two(sic) years old. Besides his parents he is survived by one sister.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 26, 1926 P. 6


JOSEPH LACHOWICZ    (d. 1990)

Joseph P. Lachowicz, 74, of 2822 Lincoln Avenue, Two Rivers, loving husband, 
father, grandfather and friend died Monday, October 22, 1990 at Two Rivers 
Community Hospital following a massive stroke.
Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Rev. David Beaudry will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Military graveside rites will be accorded by Two Rivers American Legion and 
VFW.
He was born  April 16, 1916 in Two Rivers, son of the late Charles and Agnes Kazar 
Lachowicz. He married the former Dorothy Klutka on June 27, 1942 at Hartford, 
Connecticut. He was employed at Hamilton Industries prior to his retirement in 1981. 
Joe was an avid golfer, fisherman and loved to pick mushrooms. He was a member of 
Hamilton Good Fellowship Club. The Two Rivers American Legion and The Disabled 
American Veterans. He served with the United States Army during World War II with 
the 82nd Airborne Division and was the recipient of the Purple Heart.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Gail Lachowicz 
of Two Rivers; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Pat and Jim Tadych of Brillion, 
Christine Stangel of Appleton, Marsha and Fred Rubis of Enfield, New Hampshire; five 
grandchildren, Michael, Mark, Christopher and Brittany Tadych and Tyler Lachowisz. 
He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Frank and an infant sister.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc.,  Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm 
this Wednesday. Parish Memorial will be held at 7 pm this evening. 
Goodbye Dad, we love you very much.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 24, 1990 page B9


MARIJANNA LACHOWICZ

GIRL INJURED IN AUTO CRASH IN MICHIGAN
Possible fatal injuries were suffered on Saturday at Grand Rapids, Mich, by Miss 
Mary Lachowicz, 23, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lachowicz of this city. She was 
injured in an automobile accident. She left here Thursday for a visit in Michigan. 
She was employed at Plant No. 1 of the Goods co.
Her paretns departed immediately upon receipt of the telegram and are now at the 
bedside of their daughter in a Grand Rapids hospital.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 5, 1931 P. 11
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TWO RIVERS GIRL DIES IN HOSPITAL AT GRAND RAPIDS
Messages received here today told of the death in a hospital at Grand Rapids, 
Mich., yesterday of Miss Mary Lachowicz, 22, of this city who left here 
several days ago for a visit there. It was at first reported that she had been 
seriously injured in an automobile accident, but this was not confirmed. 
Besides her parents, Mr. and Co. here (sic).
The remains will be brought Mrs. Wm. Lachowicz she is survived by three brothers. 
She was employed at Plant No. 1 of the Goods here for burial and services will 
be held Wednesday morning at nine from the Sacred Heart church 
(sic--lines out of order or missing). 
Manitowoc Herald News, October 6, 1931  P.11
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[Mary Lachowicz]


PETER T. LACHOWICZ

Peter T. Lachowicz, 85, of 1000-19th St., Two Rivers, died Friday
night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be at 10:45 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel,
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 11:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church. The Rev. James Stamburski will officiate and burial
will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Lachowicz was born June 19, 1883, in Poland, son of the late
Thomas and Barbara Stanul Lachowicz. He came to the United States and
to Two Rivers in 1909. On Jan. 20, 1913, he married Amelia Sienzart
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was employed at Eggers
Plywood Co. for several years and retired from Hamilton Mfg. Co. 15
years ago. He was a member of Sacred Heart Holy Name Society.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Schultz
of Two Rivers and Miss Helen, at home; a sister, Mary of Poland; two
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where memorial
services will be conducted at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 28, 1968  page 5


SOPHIA LACHOWICZ

Sophia M. Lachowicz, age 85, formerly of 1338 S. 21st St., currently residing 
at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, December 28, 1994, at 
the home.
Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 1994, at St. Mary's 
Home Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be the Rev. 
Thomas Wojciechowski, O.F.M., with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born April 12, 1909, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Kathryn 
Zagrodnik Matezynski. She married John C. Lachowicz, on May 22, 1933, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death April 16, 1974. Sophia was an 
employee of St. Mary's Home, who after her retirement enjoyed volunteer work at the 
home.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Nicki Lachowicz, Wisconsin 
Rapids; six grandchildren; six great-grandsons; two sisters, Blanch Karl and Frances 
Dietz, both of Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Lachowicz, Two Rivers. Also 
surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in 
death by one son, Charles and one daughter, Sandy.
Friends may call at the Pffeffer Funeral Home, 4-8 p.m. Friday (TODAY), and Saturday 
morning at the home from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A prayer service will be 
held at 7 p.m. Friday evening by Father Tom.
Herald Times Reporter, December 30, 1994 P. A2
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(12 Apr 1909 Dec 1994/SSDI)


STANLEY LACHOWICZ

Stanley R. Lachowicz, age 95, of 2112 - 30th St., Two Rivers, died on 
Wednesday morning, May 12, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc 
County.
Stanley was born Aug. 12, 1914, in Two Rivers, son of the late John and 
Maryana Lachowicz. He was a graduate of Washington High School with the 
class of 1932. On June 22, 1940, he married Irene O. LeClair at St. Luke 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2003. 
After graduation Stanley was employed at Mirro Aluminum during WWII, 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Crafts, Inc, Earl Taddy Builders, Kenneth Lousier 
Builders, retiring from Hamilton Industries after 18 years of employment 
in 1980.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)  
He was also preceded in death by one sister: Helen Del Balso.
A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010, 
at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
Memorial service will be the Rev. Richard Thomas. Cremation will occur at 
All-Care Cremation Center and Stanley will be laid to rest at Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, May 15, 2010, from 
9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 14, 2010


VINCENTY LACHOWICZ

Stricken with a heart attack Monday, William V. Lachowicz, 73, 1011 19th St., 
Two Rivers, a retired employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company, died at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital early Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Interment will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
William Vincent Lachowicz was born in Poland in 1880, a son of the late Joseph 
and Antonia Lachowicz. He married Casmira Suchodolski in Poland in 1900, the 
couple coming to this country in 1903, settling in the east. Ten years later 
the family came to Two Rivers, where Mr. Lachowicz resided since. From 1913 to 
1942 he was an employe of the Eggers Plywood and Veneer Company, and for 10 
years up to December, 1952, worked at the Hamilton company.
Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Joseph and Stanley Lachowicz, both 
living in Poland, and William Lachowicz, a commercial artist at Milwaukee. He 
also leaves a brother, Charles Lachowicz of Two River, and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 2 
p.m. Saturday until time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral 
home at 7:45 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 1, 1953  P.20
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[William V./bur. 04-06-1953/age 73 yrs.]
(Note: He has Vincenty on his tombstone, but he is William V.)


CATHERINE LADURON

Mrs. Jule Laduron, 70, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers died Wednesday afternoon at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 
Mishicot. The Rev. Anthony Betley will officiate and burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Laduron, nee Catherine Rumpf, was born Nov. 24, 1895, at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Kaufman Rumpf. She was married to Jule 
Laduron June 19, 1916, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple 
lived in Two Rivers until 1937, moving to Rt. 1, Two Rivers. She was a member 
of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Holy Cross Altar Society. Her husband 
died July 27, 1964.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Hildred) Haag, of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Marvin (Lorraine) Meder of Bowling Green Ohio; two sons, Wilfred, of Rt. 
1, Mishicot, and Richard of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 2 p.m. Friday where 
the Altar Society Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. and the parish Rosary 
at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 20, 1966  P.14


JULE LADURON

Funeral services for Jule Laduron, 78, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Town of Mishicot, 
a longtime building contractor who died Monday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital, will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Specht Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. 
at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. 
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Laduron was born Feb. 17, 1886, at Stephenson, Mich., son of the late Alex 
and Christine Forcier Laduron. He married the former Catherine Rumpf at Two 
Rivers, June 28, 1916. The family resided at Two Rivers until 1937 when it moved 
to the Town of Mishicot. He was a member of Holy Name Society of Holy Cross 
parish.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Roy Haag, of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Marvin Meder, of Bowling Green, Ohio; two sons, Wilfred, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, 
and Richard, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Dufek, of Lena, 
Mrs. John Murphy of Cecil and Mrs. Mary Schoen of DePere: a brother, Alex, of 
Green Bay and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
o’clock this Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 28, 1964  P.3


WILFRED J. LADURON

Wilfred Laduron, 54, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, president of Laduron Builders Inc., 
and an overseas Army veteran of World War II, died Saturday following surgery 
at U.S. Veterans Administration Hospital, Wood.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud 
officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Laduron was born March 16, 1917, at Two Rivers, son of the late Jule and 
Catherine Rumf Laduron. He was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School 
after which he enlisted in the Army, serving from 1942 to 1945, most of the 
period in the European theater. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart.
A realtor, broker and builder, Mr. Laduron constructed scores of homes in the 
Mishicot area, starting with a development at what was known as Steiner's 
Corners, where he had resided. He was a member of Holy Cross parish.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services wil be at 8:45 
o'clock this Monday evening.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 28, 1972


ARTHUR J. LAFAVE    (d. 1959)

Arthur La Fave, 57, of 2005-24th St., Two Rivers, an employe of the Mirro 
Aluminum Co. Plant No. 1, Two Rivers, for 37 years and one of the area’s 
leading left handed bowlers for a number of years, died at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital Wednesday night, where he had been a patient a day. He 
had been treated for a heart ailment for nearly eight years.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, at 9 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. 
Luke Catholic Church. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. La Fave was born at Coleman, Wis., Jan. 10, 1902, a son of the late 
Charles and Emily Heroux La Fave. When he was a child the family brought 
him to Niagara, Wis., and a number of years later to International Falls, 
Minn. He came to Two Rivers from International Falls 38 years to his death. 
He had been working in the carpenter shop of the Mirro firm. A member of 
the 25-Year Club of the company, he was also a member of the St. Luke Holy 
Name Society. Up to the time of his heart ailment he was one of the city’s 
most active bowlers. 
Surviving are his wife, the former Irene Wachtel, whom he married in Two 
Rivers Nov. 23, 1926; a daughter, Mrs. Ronald Wojta of Two Rivers; a son, 
Roland of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Savard and Mr. Richard Pauliss 
of Green Bay and Mrs. Victor Augustine of Two Rivers; four brothers, Charles 
of Spring Valley, Calif., Marshall of Ukiah, Calif., Edward of Two Rivers and 
Louis of Green Bay, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this Thursday evening 
where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1959  P.17 
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[bur. 01-31-1959/age 57 yrs.]
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Notes from Two Rivers:
The wedding of Miss Irene Wachtel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wachtel, 2502 
Adams Street and Mr. Arthur LaFave, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles LaFave, 1917 
Fourteenth Street, took place at St. Luke's church at nine o'clock yesterday 
morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Hugo in the presence of a 
large gathering of relatives and friends. The bride was attended by Miss Julia 
McMullen, maid of honor and Miss Irene Havel, bridesmaid. The groom was attended 
by Cyril Wachel and Clarence Williquette. Dinner and supper were served to about 
a hundred guests at the home of the bride's parents. The couple departed today on 
a trip to Milwaukee and Waukesha and upon their return will take up their residence 
at 2502 Adams Street. The groom is employed as buffer by the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing Co.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 25, 1926


CHARLES LA FAVE

CHARLES LAFAVE PASSES AWAY AT HOME THIS MORNING 
Charles LaFave, Sr., 68, passed away this morning at the Roosevelt avenue home. 
Burial will take place Wednesday morning from the St. Mark’s church. The family 
formerly resided at Oconto and International Falls, Minn., and came here ten 
years ago. Besides his widow he leaves six sons and four daughters. They are 
Oscar, International Falls; Charles, Duluth, Minn.; Marshall, San Diego, Calif.; 
Edward, Arthur and Louis, this city, Mrs. Frank Savarad, Mrs. John P. Hoffman, 
Jr.; Mrs. Julia Williquette, and Eva LaFave, all of this city.
He is also survived by one brother, Marshall LaFave, of Oconto.
Up to his illness, Mr. LaFave was an employe of the Metal Ware Corporation, 
where he worked for a number of years after his employment at the Aluminum Goods 
Mfg. Plant No. 1 here. 
Manitowoc Herald News, May 31, 1930  P. 10 


EDWARD J. LAFAVE

Edward J. LaFave, 78, of 2009-41st St., Two Rivers, died shortly 
before noon Thursday at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will 
be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. La Fave was born July 18, 1895, at Oconto, son of the late Charles 
and Emily Heroux La Fave. He served in the Infantry in World War I and 
came to Two Rivers in 1920 where he married Mary Solugub, a navite of 
Montana, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, June 21, 1921. In early 
years after residence at Two Rivers he owned and operated a service 
station at Stanley, Wis. For a number of years until his retiremnt in 1960, 
moving to Fresno, Calif., he worked at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers. 
The couple returned to Two Rivers in May this year.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter; a sister, Mrs. Ann Hoffman, of Two 
Rivers, a brother, Louis of Crivitz and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 7, 1973
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Marriage of Edward/Mary La Fave
Edward Joseph LaFave, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles LaFave and Miss Mary Sologub 
were united in marriage Tuesday morning by Rev. Hugo. The happy couple were 
attended by immediate friends and relatives. A wedding reception and dinner was 
given in their honor.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 23, 1921


EMILY LAFAVE

Mrs. Charles LaFave, 80, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, 
City Manager and Mrs. John Hoffman of Two Rivers, this morning.
Mrs. LaFave, nee Emily Heroux, was born at Fall River, Massachusetts on 
August 18, 1864 and when a young girl moved to Oconto with her parents. She 
also resided at Niagara for some years before going to International Fall, 
Minn., where she lived for 11 years before coming to Two Rivers in 1920. She 
was married to Charles La Fave in 1882. He died in 1930, and since that time 
Mrs. LaFave had been making her home with her children, living with the 
Hoffmans for the past year.
Mrs. LaFave was a member of the Altar Society of St. Mark’s Catholic church 
at Two Rivers. 
Survivors are six sons, Charles and Marshall of National City, California, 
Oscar of International Falls, Minn., Edward and Arthur of Two Rivers and Louis 
of Green Bay; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Savard and Mrs. Richard Pauliss of 
Green Bay and Mrs. Clarence Williquette and Mrs. John Hoffman of Two Rivers; 
three brothers, Joseph and Edward Heroux of Oconto and Frank Heroux of Menasha. 
Thirty-two grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral service will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the Klein and 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 burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock 
and until time of the services. The rosary will be recited there Thursday 
evening at 7:45. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 22, 1944  P.2


GERALD LA FAVE    (d. 1928)

Gerald LaFave Jr. the eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald LaFave Sr. of 
1022 Twenty-first street died at their home yesterday morning after suffering 
from pneumonia. The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from 
St. Luke's church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 18, 1928 P.11


GERALD M. LAFAVE    (d. 1970)

Gerald M. LaFave, 65, of 2112 Jefferson ST., Two Rivers, retired Two Rivers 
businessman and a past vice president of the state unit of the American 
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employers, died Saturday night at 
Manitowoc County Hospital.
Military Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein & 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 Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. LaFave was born at Oconto May 9, 1904, a son of the late Arthur and Ella 
Meneau LaFave. When he was 16 he came to Two Rivers from Oconto and was employed 
at Plant No. 1 of the Mirro Aluminum Co. He was employed for 26 1/2 years by the 
Two Rivers municipal electric utility and was line foreman when he established a 
salvage, battery and lead firm which he operated for nearly 17 years on Two 
Rivers' east side.
Mr. LaFarve entered the Navy in 1942 and served with the Seabees in the Pacific 
theater, reaching the rank of petty officer when he was mustered out in 1945. 
When his son entered the Navy, he and his father became the first father and son 
servicemen from Two Rivers in World War II. Long active in the American Federation 
of State, County and Municipal Employes, he was its business agent at Two Rivers 
for several years, and later became state vice president of the organization. For 
10 years he was president of the Two Rivers Central Trades and Labor Council.
He was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts 
of Two Rivers, and the county chapter of the Disabled American Veterans.
Surviving are his wife, the former Ida Sincere, whom he married at St. Luke Church 
Aug. 23, 1923; a daughter, Mrs. John (Helen Mae) Bauknecht of Webster, N.Y.; a son, 
three sisters, Mrs. Robert Donlevy of Union Grove, Wis., Mrs. Charles (Lucille) 
Martell of Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. Raymond (Catherine) Gypp of Hialiah, Fla.; six 
brothers, Joseph of Racine, Arthur Jr. of Schofield, Clarence of Green Bay, Atty. 
Lloyd and Lawrence of Milwaukee and State Sen. Reuben LaFave of Oconto; 10 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter preceded him 
in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 7:15 o'clock 
this Monday evening, followed by services to be conducted by Eleven Gold Star Post 
1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 9, 1970
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(09 May 1904/Feb 1970/SSDI)


IDA LAFAVE    (d. 1985)

Ida M. LaFave, 80, of 2112 Jefferson Street, Two Rivers, died Monday evening, 
January 21, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church. The Rev. 
Robert Sladek will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. LaFave was born July 11, 1904, daughter of the late Emil and Rose LaMarsh 
Sincere. She married Gerald M. LaFave on August 23, 1923, at St. Luke, Two 
Rivers. He preceded her in death February 7, 1970.
Survivors include a daughter and a son-in-law, Helen and John Bauknecht of Madison, 
Alabama; a brother, Clyde Sincere of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. David (Pearl) 
Freivalt of Saukville, Wisconsin; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a son and a daughter-in-law, Donald and Mary LaFave; 
a grandson, Kurt Bauknecht and two brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 6 
o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening. A parish memorial service will be 
held at 7 o'clock. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital.
Herald Times Reporter, January 23, 1985 P.3
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(11 Jul 1904/Jan 1985/SSDI)
[Ida La Fave/bur. Jan. 24, 1985]


IRENE LA FAVE

Irene La Fave, age 90, a Two Rivers resident, died Thursday morning, April 22, 
1993, at the North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 1993, at Holy 
Redeemer Catholic Church. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial 
to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
She was born March 10, 1903, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Henry 
Wachtel and Mary Kabet Wachtel. She married Arthur J. La Fave, November 23, 1926, 
in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death January 28, 1959.
Survivors include one daughter, Lou Ann Wojta, Green Bay; one son and daughter-
in-law, Roland and Rose La Fave, Milwaukee; one sister, Angeline Evard, Manitowoc; 
seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was also preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at the Church from 12 noon Saturday until the time of services. 
There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangments.
Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1993 P. A2
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Notes from Two Rivers:
The wedding of Miss Irene Wachtel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wachtel, 2502 
Adams Street and Mr. Arthur LaFave, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles LaFave, 1917 
Fourteenth Street, took place at St. Luke's church at nine o'clock yesterday 
morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Hugo in the presence of a 
large gathering of relatives and friends. The bride was attended by Miss Julia 
McMullen, maid of honor and Miss Irene Havel, bridesmaid. The groom was attended 
by Cyril Wachel and Clarence Williquette. Dinner and supper were served to about 
a hundred guests at the home of the bride's parents. The couple departed today on 
a trip to Milwaukee and Waukesha and upon their return will take up their residence 
at 2502 Adams Street. The groom is employed as buffer by the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing Co.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 25, 1926


MARY LA FAVE

Mary E. LaFave, 89, of 2009 41st Street, Two Rivers, died Friday, December 8, 
1989 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday 
at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate 
with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. LaFave was born March 9, 1900 at Butte, Montana, daughter of the late Peter 
and Elizabeth Zemba Sologub. She married Edward J. LaFave on June 212, 1921 at 
St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1973. Mrs. LaFave 
was employed for many years at Mirro Corporation, Hamilton Industries and Yauger 
Fish Market. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and the Royal 
Neighbors.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, June and Louis Lalko of El Paso, Texas; 
two grandchildren, Lynn and his wife, Melinda Lalko of Scottsdale, Arizona, Laurie M. 
Lalko of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother, Joseph Sologub of Butte, Montana; four sisters 
and a brother-in-law, Frances Webb of Spokane, Washington, Evelyn and Sam Casne of 
Kalispell, Montana, Lillian Cortner of Hot Springs, Montana, Alice Sagar of Butte, 
Montana. She is also survived by her adopted family, Clara Schlundt, with whom she 
made her home with for the past 17 years. Included are Clara’s three daughters and 
their husbands, Karlyn and Robert Burtard of Manitowoc, Elaine and Richard Tauschek 
of Manitowoc, Ruth and Fred Meisner of Two Rivers and their families. She was preceded 
in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm this 
Monday. Memorial Service will be held at 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 11, 1989 page B6
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Marriage of Edward/Mary La Fave
Edward Joseph LaFave, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles LaFave and Miss Mary Sologub 
were united in marriage Tuesday morning by Rev. Hugo. The happy couple were 
attended by immediate friends and relatives. A wedding reception and dinner was 
given in their honor.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 23, 1921


ETHEL AND DORA LA FLEUR

Mourn Death of Babe
Mr. and Mrs. Lester LaFleur are mourning the death of their daughter, 
Dorothy Mae, a babe of one month, who died at the family home this 
morning. A twin sister died December 4. The funeral will be held 
tomorrow, the Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, December 22, 1926 P. 12
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Ethel Mae, three weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester LaFluer 
died at the resident on East River street Friday evening. Funeral 
services were held from St. Luke's church Saturday afternoon.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Dec. 17, 1926
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[Doris bur. 12-23-1926/Ethel bur. Dec. 11, 1926]


ALVINA PRAUSA LAFLEUR HANSEN

Mrs. Alvina LaFleur Hansen, 74, of 3305 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday morning, Nov. 21, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Becker will officiate and burial will be in 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Hansen, nee Alvina Prausa, was born March 30, 1905, at Spruce, Wis., 
daughter of the late George and Rose Prausa. She was a member of the Senior 
citizens.
Survivors include a son, Thomas LaFleur of Cascade, Wis.; four daughters, 
Mrs. Claudia Kolpin of Oshkosh, Mrs. Lynn Kunesh of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Charles (Janice) Ironside of Hoffman Estates, Ill., and Mrs. Harold (Nancy) 
Piskule of Lombard, Ill.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert Sheehan of Manitowoc; 
two brothers, Henry Prausa of Two Rivers and Robert Prausa of New Mexico; a 
sister, Mrs. Harold Meyers of Phoenix, Ariz., 11 grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren. Two children and a grandchild preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
6 o'clock this Friday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc, WI) - Friday, November 23, 1979 P. 3
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Marriage of Lester Lafleur/Alvina Prausa
On Tuesday morning, wedding bells called to the altar of St. Luke's church, 
Miss Alvina Prausa and Lester LaFleur and they took the marriage vows in the 
presence of large gathering of friends and relatives. The attending couples 
were Miss Gera LaFleur and Hugo Ahrens and Miss Dora Prausa and John Koch. 
The groom is a son of Alderman and Mrs. Alex LaFleur and the bride is a 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prausa of the southside.
The couple departed on a wedding trip to Racine. They will reside in this city 
where the groom is employed at Aluminum Goods Plant 4. Out of town guests were 
Mr. and Mrs. Mose Gagnon, Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Beason, Manitowoc; Mr. and 
Mrs. Peter LaFleur, Indianapolis and Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt and son of Milwaukee.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 24, 1924
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(Note: Lester Lafleur is in Knollwood Mausoleum, Alvina listed with LaFleur)


AELRED J. LAFOND

Aelred J. La Fond, 59, of 4203 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers, a partner in La Fond 
Sales and Service at 22nd and Jackson streets, died at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital Monday morning.
Mr. La Fond was stricken with a severe stroke several days ago. He had previously 
been in good health.
Funeral services will be at 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 Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. La Fond was born May 10, 1908, at Two Rivers, a son of the late David and 
Mrs. Catherine Geimer La Fond. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and Two 
Rivers Washington High School. As a young man, he was active in sports circles 
and played on the old American Legion basketball team in the middle 1920s. He 
was the first to be drawn in the Two Rivers area in the selective service draft 
Oct. 28, 1940, and served as a master sergeant in the U.S. Army for 3 1/2 years 
during World War II.
Thirty-five years ago he entered in a partnership with his brother, Harold in 
the operation of the La Fond Brothers Service Station at 25th Street and Forest 
Avenue. The firm, for a number of years, was the Pontiac dealer for the Two 
Rivers area. He served in 1950 as president of the Manitowoc County Automobile 
Dealers Assn.
Mr. La Fond was a member of Mother of Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus, 
and Robert E. Burns Post No. 165, American Legion.
Surviving besides his mother, are his wife, the former Vera Walczak, whom he 
married at Sacred Heart church Oct. 9, 1943, three sons, Paul, a senior at St. 
Norbert College De Pere, Allan, a freshman at the University of Wisconsin Center-
Manitowoc, and Ronald, a junior at Washington High School; five sisters, Mrs. 
Edgar (Helen) Schmeichel, Miss Esther and Mrs. Raymond Joan Brouchoud, all of 
Two Rivers, and Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Hacker and Mrs. James (Ruth) Jaehnig, both 
of Manitowoc; four brothers, Clement Jr. of West De Pere, Harold and Gary, both 
of Two Rivers, and Victor C. La Fond of Wauwatosa. Two brothers Rapheal and 
Wallace, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where memorial services 
will be held for the family and Knights of Columbus at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 12, 1968 P. T7
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[Aelrad J. LaFond]


ALICE LAFOND

Mrs. Alice LaFond of 1013 20th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday at 
home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with 
burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. LaFond, nee Alice Ziarnik, was born in Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Ann Mrotek Ziarnik. She was married to 
Hugo LaFond May 28, 1928, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, two daughters (private); three 
sisters, Mrs. Richard Kuschel and Mrs. Theodore K?mo?a, of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Henry Marquart, of Green Bay and five grandchildren. Four 
brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, December 17, 1975 P.3
*****
LaFond - Ziarnik
Manitowoc - The Rev. Pociecha sang the nuptial mass at the St. Mary's 
Catholic Church Monday morning at 8:30 which united Miss Alice Ziarnik, 
1024 South Twenty-Second Street and Hugo LaFond, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Manville LaFond of 1102 Sixteenth St., Two Rivers. The couple was attended 
by the Misses Milfred LaFond and Adeline Ziarnik, sisters of the couple and 
Victor LeClaire. Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was held at 
the home of the bride's parents for fifty guests which was followed by a 
reception and luncheon and dinner. The couple left on a wedding trip to 
Chicago where they will spend two weeks and will return to reside on Lincoln 
Ave. at Two Rivers where the groom is engaged in the fishing industry.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - May 31, 1928


ANNA LAFOND    (d. 1931)

MRS. P. LAFOND, PIONEER OF THE CITY PASSES
Mrs. Peter La Fond, 70, died this morning at the home on Jackson street. 
Funeral services will be held from St. Lukes church Saturday morning. The 
deceased was one of the first native born white children here. Her maiden 
name was Anna Louiseau and she was born here in 1861.
On February 20, 1895, she was married to Peter La Fond, one of the pioneer 
local fishermen, and also a member of one of the city’s earliest families. 
After five years residence in Two Rivers they moved to Kewaunee where Mr. 
LaFond resumed his fishing operations. The family returned 16 years later 
to this city.
Besides her aged husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Cecelia McGloon, 
wife of Office Oliver McGloon of the Chicago police force and Miss Myra 
La Fond, of Milwaukee. She also leaves two sisters, Miss Cecelia Louiseau 
and Mrs. Adolph Rudebeck, both of this city, and a brother, Charles Louiseau, 
of International Falls, Minn.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 5, 1931  P.17 


ANNA LAFOND    (d. 1993)

Anna E. La Fond, age 86, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
died Tuesday morning, April 6, 1993, at the Hamilton Home.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 1993, at St. Lukes Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Greg Smith will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial, with burial to follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born October 12, 1906, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and 
Theresa Kohler Auclair. She married Julian C. LaFond on August 9, 1930, at St. 
Andrew's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death February 21, 
1984.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Kenneth Coenen, Two Rivers; 
a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Nickie Auclair, Milwaukee; four sisters, 
Marie Pion, Two Rivers, Claire Haberman, and Violet Griebling, both of Manitowoc, 
Adelien Feldman, Wausau; a sister-in-law, Delores Auclair, Oshkosh; four 
grandchildren, Nancy (Marvin) Juedes, Gary (Lori) Coenen, Greg (Mary) Coenen, all 
of Two Rivers, Jim Coenen, Chicago; five great grandchildren, Julie, Jenny and 
Rickey Juedes, and Brittany and Bradley Coenen. She was preceded in death by a 
brother, Carl.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, 
April 8, 1993.
Herald Times Reporter, April 6, 1993  P. A2


ARBUTUS A. LAFOND

Arbutus A. Lafond, age 89, of 1012 21st St., Two Rivers, died Friday, July 13, 
2007, at Aurora Bay Care Center, Green Bay. 
Arbutus was born March 17, 1918, in Duck Creek, daughter of the late Nicholas 
and Cecelia (Wesley) Schaden. She attended St. Luke's parochial school and 
graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1936. On Jan. 17, 1944, 
she married Cyril Lafond at St. Luke's Catholic Church with the Rev. C. V. Hugo 
officiating. Cyril preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1986. 
Arbutus was employed at Mirro Corp., Metal Ware, Department of the Navy and 
provided childcare in her home for preschool children many years until her 
retirement in 1982. She was a former member of St. Luke Ladies Society and a 
member of St. Peter the Fisherman Ladies Society. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Besides her husband and parents, Arbutus was preceded in death by four sisters 
and brothers-in-law: Esther and Norbert LeClair, Rosalie and Simon Sevcik, Viola 
and Paul Virnoche, and Gladys and Kenneth Lousier; and three brothers and two 
sisters-in-law: Francis Schaden, Horace and Jenny Schaden, and Orval and Evelyn 
Schaden. 
Memorials may be directed to the American Macular Degeneration Funeral Services 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at St. Peter the Fisherman 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two 
Rivers. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 
St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers, is assisting the Lafond family with funeral arrangements. 
Foundation. 
Mom especially enjoyed the beach and picnics in the park. She loved extended family 
get-togethers. She lived for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 2007 


ARNOLD W. LAFOND    (d. 1926)

Two Rivers news:
Death Ends Illness
Death came to Arnold LaFond at the family home, 2111 Jackson street, this
morning, the demise being due to a complication of diseases following an
attack of asthma some time ago. The funeral arrangements had not been
completed this noon but services will be held at St. Luke's Catholic church
either Monday or Tuesday morning and burial will be at Holy Cross cemetery.
Deceased was born at Kewaunee August 5, 1904 and came here with his parents
twelve years ago. Surviving him are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter LaFond,
a brother, Roy of New York, and three sisters, Mrs. George Allie of 
Houghton, Mich., Cecile of Chicago and Myrna at home. He was a member of
the local council Knights of Columbus and had been employed at Plant 4
of the Aluminum Goods company.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 2, 1926 p.10
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Two Rivers news:
The funeral of Arnold Lafond, who died at the home of his parents, Jackson
street yesterday morning will take place from St. Luke's church Monday 
morning at 9, Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating and burial will be at Holy Cross
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 3, 1926 p.9


CATHERINE LAFOND    (d. 1979)

Catherine LaFond, 99, of 1615 East St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon in 
Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Robert Thyner will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. LaFond, nee Catherine Geimer, was born Aug. 26, 1879, in the Town of Gibson, 
daughter of the late Jacob A. and Margaret Geimer. She was married to David J. 
LaFond Nov. 24, 1897, in St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers.
Survivors include three sons, Harold and Gary of Two Rivers and Victor of 
Milwaukee; five daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Helen) Schmeichel, Miss Esther LaFond 
and Mrs. Raymond (Joan) Brouchoud of Two Rivers and Mrs. Don (Margaret) Hacker 
and Mrs. James (Ruth) Jaehnig of Manitowoc; two brothers, Neil Geimer of Sturgis, 
Mich., and Roland Geimer of California; a sister, Sister M. Imelda of Fond du 
Lac, 34 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. 
Her husband preceded her in death in 1944. Four sons, four sisters and a brother 
also preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 6 
p.m. Thursday, where a parish memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1979 P. 3
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(26 Aug. 1879/Jan. 1979/SSDI)


CLAUDE LAFOND

Claude La Fond, 48, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, longtime operator of the Rustic 
Inn Tavern, three miles north of Two Rivers, died at 10 a.m. at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital, where he had been a patient only a short time. He was 
stricken with a heart attack at his home shortly after midnight and was 
removed to the hospital.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. John K. Mueller officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Claude La Fond was born in Two Rivers April 30, 1910, a son of the late 
Mitchell and Elide Fontaine La Fond. He attended St. Luke Parochial School, 
Two Rivers, and was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the 
class of 1928. Until 1945, when he took over the operation of the Rustic Inn, 
he was employed in the steel plant of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. He 
was a member of the ____ Council No. 1257?, Knights of Columbus, and the Holy 
Name Society of Holy Redeemer Church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Marie La Vassor whom he married Sept. 8, 
1937 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers; a daughter, Claudia at home; a 
sister, Miss Nellie La Fond and three brothers, Conrad, Urban and John La Fond 
of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Monday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 6, 1958  P.9 


CYRIL R. LAFOND

Cyril R. LaFond, 67, of 1012 21st St., Two Rivers, was called to his eternal 
rest after a long and courageous battle with leukemia, Tuesday morning, 
November 4, 1986 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 
am Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Greg Smith will 
officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. LaFond was born October 23, 1919 at Two Rivers, son of the late Raymond and 
Denise Lesperance LaFond. He was an Army Veteran serving in World War II. He 
married Arbutus Schaden, January 17, 1944 at St. Luke Church, Two Rivers. Mr. 
LaFonde was employed at Hamilton Industries, retiring in December of 1981. He 
was a member of Catholic Order of Foresters and Men of St. Luke.
Survivors include his wife, Arbutus; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and 
Mary LaFond and John and Marie LaFond, all of Two Rivers; two daughters and a 
son-in-law, Judith LaFond of Milwaukee and Marilyn and Paul Howman of Syracuse, 
New York; a sister-in-law, Eugenia LaFond of Two Rivers; seven grandchildren, 
Scott, Jeff and Sara LaFond, Danny and Ann Marie Howman and John and Krista 
LaFond and a special friend of the family, Beverly Kreul of Milwaukee. He was 
preceded in death by a brother, Victor and a sister, Beatrice Joanis.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 pm to 
8 pm this Wednesday, where a parish memorial service will be 7 pm. Memorials 
may be made to Two Rivers Catholic Central School System.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 5, 1986 page 23
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[bur. 11-06-1986/age 67 yrs.]
(23 Oct 1919 Nov 1986/SSDI)


DAVID LAFOND    (d. 1944)

David LaFond, 67, of 1617 East street, Two Rivers, died suddenly Monday night. 
Six weeks ago he submitted to an operation.
Mr. LaFond was born in Two Rivers in 1877, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred 
LaFond, and spent his entire life there. In 1897, he married Miss Catherine 
Geimer and 32 years ago took employment with the Hamilton company. For a number 
of years prior he was in the fishing business with members of his family.
Survivors are his wife; five sons, Master Sergeant Aelred at Camp Hood, Texas, 
Clement of Madison, Victor of Beloit, Harold and Gerald, at home; five daughters, 
Mrs. Edgar Schmiechel, Mrs. Elmer Brouchoud, Esther and Ruth, of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Don Hacker, of this city; brother, Edward, of Two Rivers; sister, Mrs. Joseph 
Napiezinski, of this city; and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Wednesday. The body is at the Klein and 
Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 26, 1944  P.2


DELIA LAFOND

MRS. LAFOND DIES AT NOON
Lifelong Resident of City Born Here 64 Years Ago
Mrs. Edward LaFond, 64, died this noon at the Municipal hospital from hip 
injuries sustained in a fall about 10 days ago. Although Mrs. LaFond had been 
in failing health for a number of years, the fall and resultant injuries 
directly caused her death.
Funeral arrangements are tentative, but they will probably be held at the St. 
Luke's Catholic church on Friday morning, the Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating. The 
body is at the C.J. Jansky funeral home.
Mrs. LaFond, a lifelong resident of Two Rivers, was born Delia St. Pierre on 
June 7, 1871 (sic). She has always lived on the east side. About 45 years ago 
she was married to Edward LaFond, who survives her. One son, Ronald of 
Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Gagnon of Philadelphia and Mrs. L.J. May 
of Milwaukee, two brothers, Edward and Urban LaFond of Two Rivers, and three 
grandchildren also survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 28, 1935 P. 13


DENISE LAFOND

Mrs. Denise LaFond, 81, of 2211 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Monday morning 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. LaFond, nee Denise Lesperance, was born May 26, 1892, at Coleman, daughter 
of the late Wilfred and Denise Morrow Lesperance. She was married Feb. 22, 1912, 
at Two Rivers to Raymond La Fond. Her husband preceded her in death in 1957.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hugh Joanis, of Two Rivers; two sons, Victor and 
Cyril, of Two Rivers; two sister, Mrs. Paul Larson and Mrs. Rita Vanne, of Two 
Rivers; nine grandchildren and three great great (sic) grandchildren and nieces 
and nephews, including Donald Lesperance, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Michael Gotowski, 
of Wausau, who were brought up by Mrs. La Fond. Four brothers and three sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 
o'clock this Tuesday afternoon where memorial services will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 1973 P. 3
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(26 May 1892/Sept. 1973/SSDI)
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Raymond LaFond and Deniese(sic) Lesperance were married Tuesday morning at 
St. Luke's Church.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 25, 1916


EDNA M. LAFOND

Edna M. LaFond, age 94, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
formerly of 2819-36th St., Two Rivers, died Monday morning, November 2, at the 
Hamilton Home.
Private Funeral Services were held Thursday morning at Holy Redeemer Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. Rev. William G. O'Brien officiated at the Mass of Christian 
Burial with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born January 4, 1904, in Algoma, Wis., daughter of the late Lorenz and 
Louise Ebert Perlewitz. She attended St. Paul's Lutheran Grade School in Algoma 
and was a graduate of Algoma High School. On August 12, 1930, she married Mark F. 
LaFond at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Casco. He preceded her in death on 
January 30, 1950. Edna was a long time member of Holy Redeemer Parish and a 
former member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer. She was employed as an office 
worker for a number of years at a wood products company in Algoma, and later 
was employed by the superintendents office of Washington High School, Two Rivers, 
until retiring in 1969.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James M. and Diane LaFond, Manitowoc; 
two daughters and one son-in-law, Joan M. LaFond Konop, Sister Bay, Wis., Virginia A. 
and Allan Hale, Green Bay; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Besides her 
parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1998 P. A2


EDWARD LAFOND    (d. 1950)

Edward LaFond, 80, of 1804 Emmettt street, Two Rivers, died this morning at 
the Two Rivers municipal hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke church in Two 
Rivers with burial in Calvary cemetery.
He was born in 1869 in Two Rivers and worked as commercial fisherman until 
1919 when he was employed by the Aluminum Goods company. He retired in 1932. 
His wife, the former Delia St. Pierre, died some years ago.
Survivors are a son, Roland of this city; sister, Mrs. Joseph Napiezinski of 
this city; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was a member of the 
Holy Name society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 27, 1950 P.4


EMILY LAFOND    (d. 1939)

Mrs. Manville LaFond, 69, of 11_2 16th street, Two Rivers, died this morning 
at the Municipal hospital in that city. She had been ill two years.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Klein & Stangel, 
Inc. funeral home and at nine o’clock from the St. Lukes church. Burial will 
be in Holy Cross cemetery.
Mrs. LaFond, nee Emily Louisier, was born on a farm in Gibson in 1870 and in 
1890 was married to Manville LaFond, pioneer Two Rivers fisherman. They located 
in Two Rivers and have since resided there.
Survivors are the widower; four sons, Raymond, Guy, Julian and Hugo, all of Two 
Rivers; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Brantner and Mrs. Ralph Dickenshild?, of 
Two Rivers, Mrs. Edward Dickey and Mrs. Carl __ich, both of Chicago; brother, 
Frank, of Two Rivers; sister, Mrs. John Smongeski, of Two Rivers, and 11 grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 10, 1939  P.9 


ESTHER LOUISE LAFOND

Esther L. LaFond, 83, formerly of 1615 East St., Two Rivers, died Saturday, 
May 4, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Riveers.
Esther LaFond was born Jan. 24, 1902, daughter of the late David and Catherine 
Gumer LaFond. She was a member of St. Luke Parish, Two Rivers.
Survivors include four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Helen and Edgar 
Schmeichel, Joan and Raymond Brouchoud both of Two Rivers, Mrs. Margaret Hacker 
and Ruth and James Jaehnig both of Manitowoc; five sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rose 
LaFond, Mrs. Vera LaFond and Mrs. Marie LaFond all of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ruth LaFond 
of Milwaukee and Mrs. Ann LaFond of West DePere, nieces and nephews. She was 
preceded in death by seven brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Two Rivers, 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock 
this Monday evening, where a parish memorial service will be 7 o'clock this evening 
at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1985 P. 3


EVERETT F. LAFOND

‘Rare Ailment’ Claims Life of Everett La Fond
County Supervisor Dies Unexpectedly Monday Morning
TWO RIVERS—Everette (Butch) La Fond, 60, of 1704 Lakeshore Dr., for two term 
state senator, supervisor of the City’s First ward for 18 years and one of 
the area’s most colorful personalities, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital where he was taken at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Sup. La Fond, according to his physician, died of a “very rare ailment,” for 
which a post mortem was expected to be conducted Monday. Throughout Sunday he 
hemorrhaged internally before being removed to the hospital.
Ill One Week 
The widely known head of one of the oldest commercial fishing firms in the area 
complained of feeling ill a week ago and was confined to bed. Against the advice 
of his wife, Thelma, he left his bed Wednesday morning to plead the case before 
the County Board for the choice of “College Hill” as the site for the University 
of Wisconsin Extension Center, which was lost. He returned to his bed quickly 
after the special board session.
Military funeral services for La Fond will be conducted by the Eleven Gold Star 
Post 1248, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. H. J. Schmitz 
officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. La Fond was born in Two Rivers Jan. 4, 1901(sic), a son of the late Henry 
and Minnie Krueger La Fond. He attended St. Luke Parochial school and Two Rivers 
High School. He just reached his 
(Cont. on Page T-3) La Fond (Cont. From Page 1) 
16th birthday when he left high school in 1917 to enlist in the Navy in World 
War I. He served for three years in the Atlantic aboard a transport vessel.
Returning to Two Rivers, he joined his father in the commercial fishing 
enterprise. In the earlier 1920’s he became a member of the late Dr. A.G.(Doc) 
Delmore’s American Legion basketball team which won the state professional 
championship several years later at Fond du Lac. He was also well known as a 
baseball umpire and handled in later years assignments in the old Wisconsin 
State League.
Claimed Victory 
Mr. La Fond’s skirmishes with the Wisconsin conservation Commission were numerous 
over a period of years. He long had opposed the Commission’s regulations on mesh 
size and was critical of its theories on spawning of lake fish. He claimed a 
complete victory for his beliefs when the Commission a year ago reduced the mesh 
size for fishing of chubs in Lake Michigan.
In 1951, La Fond took pride in becoming the late Gov. Julius Heil’s 155th colonel. 
He road an old delivery truck through Two Rivers streets wielding a saber in true 
military fashion as he was led by a 10-piece band.
In the late 1940’s, La Fond, running as a Republican, was elected senator of the 
First Senatorial District of Wisconsin, and served two four-year terms. After a 
number of years he failed in a bid for return to the legislature as a candidate 
for the Assembly last fall. In the late 1940’s La Fond was also elected to the 
board of Education, serving one term.
Got Armory 
Intensively civic-minded, Mr. La Fond while in the legislature helped Two Rivers 
secure the Wisconsin National Guard Armory. Also, he was responsible while in the 
Senate for the earlier construction in the county area of concrete pavement on 
numerous state highways.
La Fond was first elected to the County Board in 1934 from the First Ward of Two 
Rivers and served until 1947 when he became a state senator. After eight years 
in the state office, he returned to the Board in 1955 and has been a member ever 
since.
La Fond served on various committees and was a member of the old Sheriff and 
Justice Committee, Legislative and Rules Committee and Public Property Committee. 
He was a candidate for chairman of the County Board in 1960 but was defeated by 
Ervin Nies from Manitowoc.
Board members will attend La Fond’s funeral in a body and serve as honorary 
pallbearers. 
As a supervisor in two periods of a number of terms La Fond was one of the more 
active members. After World War II he was one of the supporters of a move to build 
a new Manitowoc County Hospital, which later was built at a cost more than doubling 
that of the outlay if it had been erected earlier.
Several years ago, La Fond visioned a junior college for Two Rivers when a number 
of the supervisors had indicated that they would support him in bringing a county 
building, the first one to Two Rivers. La Fond, in pushing Two Rivers as the site 
for the University of Wisconsin Center building, kept a note book in which he 
claimed he had at least 29 supervisors who were supporting him in his fight to put 
the Extension Center here. 
Past Commander 
One of the members of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars here, 
he was one of its past commanders. In recent years he headed numerous committees 
in the State Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also was a member of 
the Robert E. Burns Post 165, American Legion.
He was a member of Two Rivers Elks Lodge No. 1380, Knights of Columbus Council No. 
1957, Holy Name Society of St. Luke Catholic Church and the Manitowoc County 
Republican Party.
Surviving are his wife, the former Thelma Koeser of Two Rivers whom he married here 
Oct. 9, 1920; two daughters, Mrs. Pershing Muench of Washington, Mo., and Mrs. 
Adolph Zellner of Billings, Mont.; a sister, Mrs. Edward Kreisa of Two Rivers and 
six grandchildren. A son, Warren, died in 1922 at the age of 16 months.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:45 p.m. The members of the Eleven Gold Star Post will meet in a body 
to pay their respects at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 20, 1961  pp. 1,13
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Marriage of Everett/Thelma Lafond
Everett Lafond and Miss Thelma Koeser of this city were united in marriage at 
Waukegan, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 9. Joseph Stehlich and Miss Ada Beduhn were 
the attending couple. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Koeser. The 
groom is engaged in the fishing business here. After a wedding trip the couple 
will make their home in this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 14, 1920


GERARD E. "GARY" LAFOND

Gerard (Gary) LaFond, 63, of 2533-45th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday, July 31, 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Redeemer Catholic church, 
Two Rivers. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. LaFond was born July 7, 1920, at Two Rivers, son of the late David and 
Catherine Geimer LaFond. He graduated from St. Luke School and Washington High 
School, Two Rivers. He married Marie Samz, May 6, 1950, at Mishicot. Mr. LaFond 
was employed at Hamilton Industries, retiring one year ago. He was a member of 
American Legion Robert E. Burns Post 165 of Two Rivers, and Knights of Columbus 
Council 1957 of Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, Marie, a son and daughter-in-law, Andre and Pam 
LaFond of Manitowoc, five daughters and four sons-in-law, Pat and Roger Koenig 
of Madison, Kathy and Allen Rogne of Two Rivers, Suzanne and Dennis Spevachek 
of Manitowoc, Rita and Michael Repinski, and Mary LaFond of Two Rivers, a brother, 
Harold LaFond of Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Helen) Schmeichel of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Margaret Hacker of Manitowoc, Mrs. Raymond (Joan) Brouchoud of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. James (Ruth) Jaehnig of Manitowoc, and Miss Esther LaFond of Two 
Rivers, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, 
Marian Breivogel, and five brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 6 
p.m. Tuesday where a parish memorial service will be at 7 p.m. The Knights of 
Columbus will meet at 7 p.m. for the parish memorial service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 1, 1983 P. 3
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[bur. 08-03-1983/age 63 yrs.]


GUY C. LAFOND

Guy La Fond, 61, of 1522 Jefferson st., Two Rivers, a longtime Two Rivers 
commercial fisherman and a member of one of the community’s earliest east 
side families, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 5:30 a.m. Thursday 
aboard the fishing tug, Bossler Brothers, as it was about to leave for its 
fishing grounds.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Fuenral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. H. J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Guy La Fond was born Aug. 13, 1900 in Two Rivers, a soon of the late Manville 
and Emily Lousier La Fond. He attended St. Luke Parochial School, Two Rivers, 
and at an early age assisted his father in the commercial fishing business. He 
later was a member of the firm of Manville La Fond and sons which operated up 
to a few years ago. He had been employed on the tug Bossler Brothers after the 
discontinuance of the family operation.
Unmarried, he was a member of St. Luke Court, Catholic Order of Foresters. 
Surviving are two brothers, Julian and Hugo, of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. 
Charles Brandtner, and Mrs. Ralph Dickenshied, of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Carl 
Ulrich and Mrs. Mildred Dickey, of Chicago, Ill., and a number of nieces and 
nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 15, 1962   P. 19 
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[Guy Charles LaFond]


HAROLD JAMES LAFOND

Harold J. LaFond, 78, of 1036 22nd Street, Two Rivers, died Saturday night, 
April 21, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. LaFond was born March 21, 1906, at Two Rivers, son of the late David and 
Catherine Geimer LaFond. He married the former Rose Spaeth on January 19, 1924, 
at Two Rivers. Mr. LaFond operated LaFond's Service Station with his brother, 
Aelred for 40 years. Mr. LaFond retired 13 years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Rose; a son, Robert LaFond of Antigo; two daughters 
and sons-in-law, Carol and Dr. Stephen Weld of Two Rivers and Norma and Ben 
Bonfigt of Two Rivers; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Helen and Edgar 
Schmeichel, Esther LaFond and Joan and Ray Brouchoud, all of Two Rivers; Margaret 
Hacker and Ruth and James Jaehnig, both of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Stephen 
Weld, Kay Mikolaizyk, Laurie Gommermann, Peter LaFond, Ann LaFond, Allen Bonfigt 
and Lisa Bonfigt and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six 
brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 6 
o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening. A parish memorial service will be held 
at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1984 P. 3
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[bur. 04-24-1984/age 78 yrs.]
(21 Mar 1906/Apr 1984/SSDI)
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Miss Rose Spaeth and Harold LaFond went to Waukegan and were married Friday 
morning. When they returned home they were given a reception. The young couple 
have a host of friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 24, 1924


HENRY LAFOND   (d. 1941)

A heart attack suffered shortly after he had completed putting up a 
clothes line so that other members of the family could hang up the 
washing brought death to Henry I. LaFond, 66, member of a pioneer 
fishing family at Two Rivers this morning at 8 o'clock.
Although retired from active fishing for the past two years, Mr. LaFond 
had been stringing nets in the basement of his home this morning before 
he was stricken. He apparently had been in good health.
Mr. LaFond had been engaged in fishing since a young boy, first helping 
his father the late Alfred LaFond and then establishing his own business. 
He retired two years ago and the business was taken over by his son, 
Everett.
Since Two Rivers was first settled the LaFond's have been engaged in the 
fishing business there. Mr. LaFond's grandfather started in business in 
1836. Henry LaFond operated ten different tugs, one of them, the Faithful 
being the largest Diesel operated tug on the lakes.
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 the St. Luke's Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo 
officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
Henry LaFond familiarly known as "Butch" was born July 31, 1874 (sic) 
and spent all his life there. Forty-five years ago he was married to 
Miss Minnie Krueger of this city.
The widow survives with one son, Everett, one daughter, Mrs. Edward Kreisa 
and three brothers, Edward, Alfred and David, all of Two Rivers; one sister, 
Mrs. Joseph Napiecinski of Manitowoc; and five grandchildren. Mr. LaFond 
was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Luke's church.
The body was removed to the Kelin & Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it 
may be viewed until the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 10, 1941 P.2


HOWARD G. LAFOND    (d. 1999)

Howard G. LaFond, age 64, a resident of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died Friday, October 22, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 1999, at Klein 
& Stangel Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Rev. Larry Seidl will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be 
at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, where military rites will be accorded by 
members of the Two Rivers V.F. W. and American Legion.
Howard was born July 16, 1935, in Two Rivers, son of the late Urban and Julia 
Goeler LaFond. He attended Washington High School, Two Rivers and served in the 
United States Army. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum for over 35 years, retiring 
in 1996. He was a life member of the Two Rivers V.F. W. Howard's interests 
included wood carving, whittling, hunting & fishing.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Molly LaFond, Two Rivers; 
a sister, Catherine Bruce, Manitowoc; special cousins, Claudia and Jack Malley, 
Two Rivers; nieces and nephews, Ann Peterik, Manitowoc, Julia (Howard) Jansen, 
Manitowoc, Mike (Melissa) Bruce, Fort Myers, Fla., Mark (Marjean) Bruce, Manitowoc, 
Terry (Cissy) Bruce, Whitelaw; grand nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, William, in 1987 and a brother-
in-law, LeRoy Bruce, in 1977.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Monday. A Prayer 
Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday led by Deacon Bill Klein and Sr. Dorothy 
Wagner.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1999 P. A2


HUGO C. LAFOND

Hugo C. LaFond, 89 of 1013 20th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday, September 14, 
1986 at home. Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Lafond was born June 24, 1906 at Two Rivers, son of the late Manville and 
Emily Lousier LaFond. He married Alice Ziarnik, May 28, 1928 at St. Mary Church, 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on December 16, 1975. Mr. LaFond was a 
member of one of Two Rivers' earliest commercial fishing families and fished 
commercially for many years. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering for a 
number of years, retiring in 1971.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Audrey Klepp of Wind Lake, 
Wis., and Eunice and Ralph Wedekind of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Michael Dickey 
of Two Rivers; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded 
in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 
8 pm Tuesday, where a memorial service will be 7 pm Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 15, 1986 page 15
*****
LaFond - Ziarnik
Manitowoc - The Rev. Pociecha sang the nuptial mass at the St. Mary's 
Catholic Church Monday morning at 8:30 which united Miss Alice Ziarnik, 
1024 South Twenty-Second Street and Hugo LaFond, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Manville LaFond of 1102 Sixteenth St., Two Rivers. The couple was attended 
by the Misses Milfred LaFond and Adeline Ziarnik, sisters of the couple and 
Victor LeClaire. Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was held at 
the home of the bride's parents for fifty guests which was followed by a 
reception and luncheon and dinner. The couple left on a wedding trip to 
Chicago where they will spend two weeks and will return to reside on Lincoln 
Ave. at Two Rivers where the groom is engaged in the fishing industry.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - May 31, 1928
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(23 Jun 1906 Sep 1986/SSDI)


JOHN F. LAFOND

John F. LaFond, 72, of 2110-12th St., Two Rivers, Two Rivers commercial 
artist and the last member of a commercial fishing family at Two Rivers 
dating back to 1852, died early Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. 
Michael Koch will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. LaFond was born April 2, 1900, at Two Rivers, son of the late Mitchell 
and Elide Fontaine LaFond. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and was 
graduated from Two Rivers High School with the class of 1919 where he 
participated in basketball. Later he became one of the outstanding billiard 
players in the area. His grandfather, Michel LaFond, with his wife, Mary, 
migrated to Two Rivers from Quebec, Canada, in 1852 and entered the commercial 
fishing enterprise, pursued by three generations of the family.
Mr. LaFond attended the Academy of Fine Arts and the Chicago Art Institute. He 
established his own studio, bearing his name, in 1925, at Two Rivers, retiring 
five years ago. He married Vivian Baker at St. Mark Church June 16, 1927. He 
was a member of Mother of Hope Council 1957, Knights of Columbus, and the Senior 
Citizens of St. Mark Parish.
Besides his wife he leaves a son, and a daughter, and eight grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where memorial services 
will be at 8 p.m. joined by Knights of Columbus council members.
A memorial fund has been established by the family in Mr. LaFond's name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 30, 1972
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Thursday morning, June 16, Miss Vivian Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Baker, 
2428 13th St., became the bride of John Lafond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Lafond, 
Jackson St., at St. Mark's Catholic Church at eight o'clock, Rev. Peter J. Nilles officiating. 
The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives.
The bride was attended by Miss Veronica Oettinger as maid of honor and Ervin Lafond, 
brother of the groom as best man. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's 
parents. The couple left on a wedding trip through northern Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Lafond 
will be at home to friends after July 5th.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle – June 23, 1927
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(02 Apr 1900/Nov 1972/SSDI)


JULIA LAFOND

Death early today claimed Mrs. Urban LaFond, 37, of Two Rivers, mother 
of four small children, at Rochester, Minn., where she had been a patient 
at the Mayo Clinic since Sunday. The body will be at the Klein and Stangel, 
Inc. funeral home.
Mrs. LaFond, nee Anna Julia Goeler, was born in Two Rivers Sept. 29, 1900, 
a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Goeler. She was married to 
Urban LaFond June 24, 1930. Affairs of the St. Luke’s Altar Society and 
of the Veterans of Foreign wars took up much of her time and interest.
Survivors are the widower; three sons, (private); one daughter, (private); 
four sisters, Mary, Susie, and Catherine Goeler, all of Two Rivers, and 
Sister Aquinata of Fond du Lac; and two brothers, Albert of Chicago, and 
Peter of Spencer, WI.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, WI., on Friday, May 20, 1938
*******
Died:  May 20, 1938, at Rochester, Minn (County is Olmstead).
*******
At Two Rivers at the St. Mark's Church at nine o'clock this morning, Miss Julia 
Goeler became the bride of Urban LaFond at a ceremony being performed by Rev. 
Father Beth. Miss Catherine Goeler, a sister of the bride acted as the maid of 
honor, with Claude LaFond, brother of the groom as the best man. The ceremony 
was a pretty event and was read in the presence of many friends and relatives.
A dinner was served at 12:00 with covers laid for thirty-five after which they 
left on a honeymoon trip, their destination not known by friends.
They will be home to friends after a week's wedding trip on Eighteenth Street, 
Two Rivers. The groom is engaged in the fishing business and the bride, prior 
to her marriage held a position at the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. She was 
also a graduate of the Two Rivers high school with the class of '20.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 24, 1930 page 8


JULIAN C. LAFOND

Julian C. LaFond, 80, of 2119 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, 
Feb. 21, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and and (sic) burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. LaFond was born Nov. 5, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late Manville and 
Emily Lousier LaFond. He married Anna Auclair (sic) on Aug. 9, 1930, at St. 
Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. LaFond was associated with the fishing 
industry in Two Rivers for many years. His family operated the Manville & Sons 
Fishing Business. Mr. LaFond was employed at Hamilton Industries for several 
years and retired in 1969.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Kenneth 
Coenen of Two Rivers; a brother, Hugo LaFond of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. 
Mildred Dickey of Two Rivers; four grandchildren, Nancy Juedes, Gary, Greg and 
Jim Coenen of Two Rivers and three great grandchildren, Julie, Jenny and Rick 
Juedes. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 6 
p.m. Thursday evening where a parish memorial will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 22, 1984 P. 3
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[bur. 02-24-1984/age 80 yrs.]
(05 Nov 1903/Feb 1984/SSDI)


MANVILLE LAFOND

Manville LaFond, 77, Two Rivers commercial fisherman, died Sunday 
at his home, 1102 16th street in that city. He had been in failing 
health several years.
The business of the Manville Fish company is now conducted by his 
four sons.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke's 
Catholic church, Two Rivers. The body may be viewed at the Klein and 
Stangel Inc., funeral home in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
cemetery.
Mr. LaFond was born in Two Rivers in 1869 and joined his father in the 
fishing business, after finishing school. He engaged in fishing for 
himself with an early type sailing vessel, the "Nancy."
Later he fished out of ports of Manistique and Charlevoix, Mich., and 
from 1911 to 1914 went to the Atlantic coast to fish for cod with the 
famed Gloucester fishermen off Cape Cod, Mass.
He returned to Two Rivers and fished in partnership with a brother, the 
late Joseph LaFond Jr., and a cousin, the late Henry LaFond, father of 
State Senator Everett (Butch) LaFond, at different times. He operated 
the tugs Hugo, Monitor and Manville L., the latter still being used by 
his sons, Raymond, Guy, Julian and Hugo, who are the present co-partners 
in the fish company.
In 1890 he married the former Emily Louisier. Mrs. LaFond died eight years 
ago.
Mr. LaFond was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and of the 
Holy Name society.
Surviving are the four sons mentioned above; four daughters, Mrs. Charles 
Berandtner and Mrs. Ralph Dickenshied both of Two Rivers and Mrs. Carl 
Ulrich and Mrs. Edward Dickey both of Chicago; 11 grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 5, 1947 P.2

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A TIMELY RESCUE
While Manville Lafond and Adolph Rudebeck were returning from their fishing grounds in their mackinac last Wednesday, they encountered the terrific gale which sprung up so suddenly from the northeast and while on the bay about three miles southwest of here their boat was capsized by the wind and sunk stern first in about 30 feet of water, leaving the bow just above the surface. They managed to get upon the forward mast, which fortunately remained in position and to this they clung until rescued by the Life Saving Crew from this place who had witnessed the accident and went at once to the rescue. The rescue was very credible to the life saves, both as regards their vigilance and prompt action. The unfortunate men were nearly exhausted when rescued and could have held out but a few minutes longer. George Gagnon went out with his gasoline launch and Capt. Gunderson went with his tug, Trio, to tender such assistance  as might be in their power. The rescued men were put aboard the tug where they could find shelter from the wind and have the benefit of the warmth from the furnace and then all hands went to work to save the boat and such of its contents as was found afloat. A line was fastened to the bow of the sunken boat and after righting it, it was towed to this place by the tug. About 200 pounds of fish and a box of nets were lost through the mishap.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., July 4, 1899 

MARIE M. LAFOND    (d. 1990)

Marie M. LaFond, 67, formerly of 2533-45th Street, Two Rivers, died Friday evening, 
March 30, 1990, at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born October 24, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of Frances Reuter Samz and 
the late Oscar Samz. She married Gerard (Gary) LaFond on May 6, 1950, at Holy Cross 
Chruch, Mishicot. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1983.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Andre and Pam LaFond of Manitowoc; 
five daughters and four sons-in-law, Pat and Roger Koenig of Madison, Kathy and 
Allen Rogne of Two Rivers, Suzanne and Dennis Spevachek of Manitowoc, Rita and 
Michael Repinski of Two Rivers and Mary LaFond of Two Rivers; her mother, Frances 
Samz of Manitowoc; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Audrey Samz of 
Mishicot, William and Annette Samz of Mishicot, Edward and Phyllis Samz of Houston, 
Texas, Bernard and Shirley Samz of Mishicot, Michael and Dorothy Samz of Two Rivers; 
five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Eleanore Kattner of Manitwooc, Katherine and 
Francis Tomcheck of Fond du Lac, Helen and Robert Koch of Mishicot, Frances Kornely 
of Two Rivers and Sister Marietta (Rosalie) Samz of Holy Cross Bay Settlement, 
Green Bay; six grandchildren (private). She was preceded in death by one brother, 
Roland.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. 
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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[bur. 04-02-1990/age 67 yrs.]


MARIE LAFOND    (d. 1991)

Mrs. Marie LaFond, 79, of 2110A Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, 
January 3, 1991, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Rev. Jim Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
She was born January 18, 1911, at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Mary Corbesler LaVassor. She attended Grade School and High School in 
Sturgeon Bay. She then attended Business School in Green Bay. She was married to 
Claude LaFond in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death September 6, 1958. She was 
a Secretary at Hamilton Industries for many years.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Jack Malley of Two Rivers; 
a sister, Fern Osborne of Green Bay; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald.
Friends may call at St. Luke Church, 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of services. 
There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels.
Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 1991 P. B8


MARION LAFOND

Mrs. Gerard LaFond, 26, of 1442 Hawthorne avenue, Two Rivers, died Tuesday
afternoon at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. She had given birth to a
daughter, Patricia, Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Johns Lutheran
church, Two Rivers, with burial in Forest View cemetery.
Mrs. LaFond, nee Marion Breivogel, was born in Two Rivers in 1921 and after
her graduation was employed as a switchboard operator at the central exchange
in Two Rivers and later at the Hamilton company. She was married in 1943 to
Gerard LaFond who survives with an infant daughter, her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Breivogel, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Leon Strouf of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. John Neiner of Long Island, New York, and four brothers, Milton
Breivogel of Los Angeles, Cal., and Ernie, Chester and Henry Breivogel of Two
Rivers.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two
Rivers, and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 12, 1947  p.2
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[bur. 09-13-1947/age 26 yrs.]
(Note: The obit says she is bur. in Forest View, but her tombstone is in
Holy Cross)


MARK FRANCIS LAFOND    (d. 1950)

Mark LaFond, 52, of Edgewood place, Two Rivers, office manager of the Hamilton 
Manufacturing company for several years, died early today at the Two Rivers 
Municipal hospital, after being stricken with a heart attack less than two 
hours earlier at the home of friends. 
Mr. LaFond, with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Klabunde, had been spending 
the evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wolf, of 1717 29th street, Two 
Rivers. After a midnight lunch Mr. LaFond was suddenly stricken ill, and was 
moved to the hospital in an ambulance.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic church, 
Two Rivers, with burial in Holy Cross cemetery there.
He was born in Two Rivers in 1897, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michell 
LaFond. He was graduated from the Two Rivers high school in 1915 and in his 
school years was a member of the school’s basketball team. After his graduation 
he worked for three years at the Hamilton company office after which he enlisted 
in the navy, serving for about a year in World War I.
Returning to Two Rivers after the war he was employed by the Oeflein Construction 
company in the erection of a warehouse for the Hamilton firm. He later became a 
foreman in the shipping room of the Hamilton plant. In December, 1922, he left 
for Algoma where he was office manager of the Algoma Products company, remaining 
with the firm for 19 years.
In 1941 Mr. LaFond returned to Two Rivers, taking a position in the purchasing 
department of the Hamilton company. With the resignation of Frank M. Bouda in 
1945, Mr. LaFond was appointed office manager of the firm, which post he had 
held up to his death.
Mr. LaFond married Edna Perlewitz of Algoma in that city in 1930, who survives 
with two daughters, Virginia and Joan, and a son, James, all at home.
He also leaves a sister, Miss Nellie LaFond, and four brothers, Conrad, Urban, 
John and Claude, all of Two Rivers. A sister, Mrs. Anton Vaclavik of Two Rivers, 
preceded him in death four years ago
Mr. LaFond was affiliated with the Holy Name society of St. Luke church, the 
Knights of Columbus, the Robert E. Burns post 165, American Legion, and the 
Hamilton Foremen’s club.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, after 
7 p.m. Tuesday, where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1950  P.2


MINNIE LAFOND

Mrs. Henry LaFond, 72, mother of State Senator Everett (Butch) LaFond, 
died Sunday at her home, 1820 Jackson street, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic 
church, Two Rivers. The Rev. F.A. Francart will officiate and burial 
will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
Born in Germany in 1876, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krueger, 
the former Minnie Krueger accompanied her parents to Two Rivers in 1879. 
She was married to Henry LaFond in 1895 and lived there all her life 
except for four years when Mr. LaFond was at the life-saving station at 
Kewaunee. After their return, Mr. LaFond engaged in commercial fishing, 
in which business he continued until his death Feb. 10, 1941. Mrs. LaFond 
had been a member of the Altar Society at St. Luke's parish.
Surivivng are a daughter, Mrs. Edward Kreisa, a son, Senator LaFond; five 
sisters, Mrs. John Brievogel and Mrs. William Morissey of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Carl Wentorf of West Bend, Mrs. Al Rasmussen of Chicago and Mrs. Ernst 
Klenke of Manitowoc; four brothers, William, Gustav, Arthur and Henry 
Krueger; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two 
Rivers, where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 29, 1948 P.2


PETER LAFOND    (d. 1934)

Peter LaFond, 80, Dies At Home of a Daughter
Peter LaFond, 80, a pioneer of Two Rivers, died Thursday at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. Olive McGloon, at Chicago, where he had been making his home 
for the past few years. He was born in Two Rivers and spent much of his life 
here and at Kewaunee. His wife died a year ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. McGloon and Mrs. Myra Wolter of Detroit, 
a sister, Mrs. Joseph Belrose, Two Rivers, and a brother Godfrey of Oregon.
The body is to be brought to Two Rivers and funeral service held Tuesday at 
9 a.m. from St. Lukes church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 6, 1934  P.17 


RAYMOND LAFOND

Raymond La Fond, 66, of 2211 Jackson St., Two Rivers, a commercial fisherman
for more than a half century who retired a year ago, died Thursday morning at
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill since March 1.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel Inc.,
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two
Rivers, the Rev. Peter Klauck officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. La Fond was born in Two Rivers May 22(?), ????, son of the ??? Manville
and Emily Lousier La Fond. After attending St. Luke Parochial School he 
engaged in commercial fishing with the family operation when he was 15 years
old. For many years the father and three other brothers operated a fishing tug.
Manville I. A year ago in July the establishment discontinued fishing operations
and Raymond LaFond retired.
Mr. La Fond was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Luke Church and the 
St. Luke Cou?? Catholic Order of Foresters.
Besides his wife, the former Denise Lesperance whom he married Feb. 22, 1912,
he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Hugh Joanis of Two Rivers, two sons, Cyril and 
Victor of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Brandtner and Mrs. Ralph
Dickenshied of Two Rivers and Mrs. Carl Ulrich and Mrs. Edward Dickey of
Chicago, three brothers, Guy, Johan and Hugo of Two Rivers, and nine grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:15
o'clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 5, 1957  p.13
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Raymond Lafond, the 12 year old son of Manville Lafond, broke through the ice 
while out skating on the river Thanksgiving morning. He was rescued with much 
difficulty and was nearly unconscious when pulled out of the water by those 
who happened to witness the accident. The ice was so thin that boards had to 
be laid upon it in order to get out to him, which of course took time and 
delayed his rescue from the cold water.
The Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 3, 1901
********
Raymond Lafond, 15-year old son of Manville Lafond, a worker in Eggers Factory, 
caught his left hand in machinery on Thursday and injured it so severely that 
it is feared it will remain mutilated and useless.
Der Nord Westen, July 5, 1906
********
[Raymond Jose. LaFond]
********
Raymond LaFond and Deniese(sic) Lesperance were married Tuesday morning at 
St. Luke's Church.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 25, 1916


ROSE M. LAFOND

Rose M. LaFond, age 87, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
formerly of 1036 22nd St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, January 19, 1993, at the 
Hamilton Memorial Home.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m on Saturday, January 23, 1993, at St. Luke's 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Greg Smith will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial, with burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born August 1, 1905, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Andrew and 
Theresa Fischer Spaeth. She married Harold J. LaFond on January 19, 1924, in 
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on April 21, 1984. She was a member of the 
Ladies of St. Luke's and did catering with her sisters for 25 years.
Survivors include a son, Robert LaFond, Cocoa Beach, Fla.; two daughters and a 
son-in-law, Carol Weld, Two Rivers, Norma and Ben Bonfigt, also of Two Rivers; 
six grandchildren, Steve (Margaret) Weld, Kay (Paul) Michels, Laurie (Dr. John) 
Gommerman, Lisa (Randy) Frey, Al Bonfigt and Ann LaFond; nine great grandchildren; 
three sisters-in-law, Margaret Hacker, Manitowoc, Vera LaFond and Joyce Spaeth, 
both of Two Rivers. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Anton and Joe 
Spaeth; four sisters, Theresa Beth, Mary Monka, Anna Spaeth and Nora Matthews; 
and a son-in-law, Dr. Steve Weld.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, 
where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 21, 1993 P. A2
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Miss Rose Spaeth and Harold LaFond went to Waukegan and were married Friday 
morning. When they returned home they were given a reception. The young couple 
have a host of friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 24, 1924


ROY G. LAFOND

TWO RIVERS BOY PNEUMONIA VICTIM AT MILWAUKEE
An attack of pneumonia approved fatal to Roy LaFond, 27, of this 
city, at a Milwaukee hospital, late Thursday. Funeral services 
will be held from St. Luke's church here Monday morning. The remains 
will be brought here from Milwaukee and will be taken to the home, 
2011 Jackson Street.
Born in Kewaunee April 8, 1902, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter LaFond, 
he moved with his parents and family to this city at an early age. 
He spent most of his life in Two Rivers but had been employed at 
Milwaukee for the past three years. Besides his parents, he leaves 
two sisters, Miss Myra LaFond, Milwaukee and Mrs. Oliver McGloom, 
Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 24, 1930 page 13
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LOCAL- same edition
Miss Myra Lafond arrived here from Milwaukee last night on account 
of the death of her brother, Roy.
Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 24, 1930 page 13
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[Roy Gilbert LaFond]


THELMA L. LAFOND

Mrs. Thelma LaFond, 82, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Friday 
morning, May 13, at the home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. LaFond, nee Thelma Koeser, was born Nov. 29, 1900, at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late Silas and Emma Thiede Koeser. She was married to Everett LaFond 
Oct. 9, 1920, at Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death March 18, 1969.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. A.W. (Sally) Zellner of Casper, Wyo.; four 
brothers, Silas, Donald and William Koeser of Two Rivers and Harold Koeser of 
Elgin, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Lahey of Two Rivers and Mrs. Walter Green 
of Shorewood, Ill.; a brother-in-law, Ed Kreisa of Two Rivers, six grandchildren, 
two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 13, 1983 P. 3
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Marriage of Everett/Thelma Lafond
Everett Lafond and Miss Thelma Koeser of this city were united in marriage at 
Waukegan, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 9. Joseph Stehlich and Miss Ada Beduhn were 
the attending couple. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Koeser. The 
groom is engaged in the fishing business here. After a wedding trip the couple 
will make their home in this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 14, 1920


URBAN LAFOND

Urban G. LaFond, 70, of 1915 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Monday night at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. 
H.J. Schmitz will offiicate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. LaFond was born April 24, 1894, at Two Rivers, son of the late Mitchell 
and Elide Fontaine LaFond. He served with the U.S. Army during World I 
following which he was engaged in the fishing business with his father and 
brother, Conrad, until 1942. He then worked at Paragon Electric co., Two 
Rivers, for several years and retired from Schmitt Lumber Co., Two Rivers, 
in 1951 because of ill health. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 
and Holy Name Society of St. Luke Catholic Church. In 1930, he married Julia 
Goeler at Two Rivers. She died in 1938.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Bruce, of Manitowoc; three sons, 
Gerald, Howard and William, of Two Rivers; a brother, John, of Two Rivers; and 
five grandchildren. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:45 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 20, 1965 P. 3
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[Urban George LaFond]
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Notes from Two Rivers:
In a letter to his parents, Urban LaFond says that he received two 
wounds on July 19th while fighting with the American Forces in 
France. One wound was in the hip when he was hit by a bullet from 
a machine gun. Afterwards he was hit by a piece of shrapnel. He is 
being cared for in an army hospital.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 22, 1918
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At Two Rivers at the St. Mark's Church at nine o'clock this morning, Miss Julia 
Goeler became the bride of Urban LaFond at a ceremony being performed by Rev. 
Father Beth. Miss Catherine Goeler, a sister of the bride acted as the maid of 
honor, with Claude LaFond, brother of the groom as the best man. The ceremony 
was a pretty event and was read in the presence of many friends and relatives.
A dinner was served at 12:00 with covers laid for thirty-five after which they 
left on a honeymoon trip, their destination not known by friends.
They will be home to friends after a week's wedding trip on Eighteenth Street, 
Two Rivers. The groom is engaged in the fishing business and the bride, prior 
to her marriage held a position at the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. She was 
also a graduate of the Two Rivers high school with the class of '20.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 24, 1930 page 8


VERA M. LAFOND    (d. 2001)

Vera M. LaFond, age 89, 4203 Tannery Road, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly on Monday, 
Aug. 20, 2001, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah, Wis., as a result of a 
traffic accident.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, at Holy Redeemer 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. William O'Brien with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Vera was born June 25, 1912 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Anton and Anna 
Erdman Walczak. She graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1931. 
On Oct. 9, 1943, she married Aelred J. LaFond at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. He preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1968.
Survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, Ron LaFond, Two Rivers, Allan 
and Christine LaFond, Amery, Wis., Paul LaFond, Madison, and his two children, 
Carrie LaFond, Chicago, and Christopher LaFond, Madison; one brother and sister-in-
law, Richard and Marion Walczak, Two Rivers; two sisters, Dorothy Szalai, Milwaukee, 
and Margaret Chriske, Wheaton, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Ruth (James) Jaehnig, Manitowoc. 
Vera is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was 
also preceded in death by a sister, Kathryne Schmidt.
Vera enjoyed word games, Scrabble and playing cards with her friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home 
on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, from 5 until 8 p.m. Visitation will continue at Holy 
Redeemer Catholic Church on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, from 9 a.m. until the time of 
services at 10 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 21, 2001 P. A6


VIVIAN B. LAFOND

Mrs. Vivian LaFond, 73, of 2110 12th st., Two Rivers, died late Monday night 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels and 11 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. John 
Neuser will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. LaFond, nee Vivian Baker, was born Sept. 11, 1903, at Nichols, Outagamie 
County, daughter of the late William and Caroline Sengbusch Baker. When she 
was 16 years old she moved with her family to Two Rivers and was graduated 
from Washington High School with the Class of 1922. She was married to John 
LaFond June 16, 1927, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1972. 
Mrs. LaFond was a member of Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and Two Rivers Senior 
Citizens.
Survivors include a son, Robert R., of Oakland, N. J.; a daughter, Mrs. Rodger 
(Lois) Reichardt, of Appleton; two brothers, Ervin, of Two Rivers and Harvey, 
of Bayfield; three sisters, Mrs. Edmund Malkowski, and Mrs. Grant Gustavson, of 
Two Rivers and Mrs. Gertrude Zielke, of Oshkosh and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. 
The Senior Citizens will meet in a body at 6 p.m. A memorial service will be at 
7:45 p.m. by members of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and the family. The 
casket will remain closed. A memorial fund in her name has been established.
Herald Times Reporter, October 26, 1976  P.3
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Thursday morning, June 16, Miss Vivian Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Baker, 
2428 13th St., became the bride of John Lafond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Lafond, 
Jackson St., at St. Mark's Catholic Church at eight o'clock, Rev. Peter J. Nilles officiating. 
The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives.
The bride was attended by Miss Veronica Oettinger as maid of honor and Ervin Lafond, 
brother of the groom as best man. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's 
parents. The couple left on a wedding trip through northern Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Lafond 
will be at home to friends after July 5th.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle – June 23, 1927
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(11 Sep 1903 Oct 1976/SSDI)


WALLACE B. LAFOND

Wallace LaFond, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. David LaFond, of Two River, died at 
2:20 o'clock this afternoon at the LaFond residence at Two Rivers. He had 
suffered from sinus trouble for several years and was seriously ill for the 
last several weeks.
Besides his parents, he is survived by five brothers, Clement of Baraboo, Harold, 
Alered, Victor and Gerard, all of Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Edgar Schmetchel 
of Two Rivers, Mrs. Donald Hacker of Manitowoc, Esther, Joan and Ruth, at home. 
Mr. LaFond, employed at the LaFond filling station was graduated from Washington 
High School at Two Rivers in 1933. Funeral arrangements will be announced Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 12, 1940 page 2


WILLIAM GEORGE LAFOND

William G. LaFond, 53, of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
February 15, 1987 at V.A. Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 11 
am Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Greg Smith will 
officiate with military graveside rites at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. LaFond was born September 12, 1933 at Two Rivers, son of the late Urban and 
Julia Goeler LaFond. He served in the United States Army during the Korean 
Conflict. Mr. LaFond was employed at Mirro Corporation for some years. He was 
a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 1248 and Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, Gerald and Molly LaFond of 
Two Rivers and Howard LaFond of Two Rivers; a sister, Catherine Bruce of 
Manitowoc; nieces and nephews, Ann Peterik and Julia, Mike, Mark and Terry 
Bruce.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 
8 pm this Monday, where a memorial service will be 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., May 18, 1987 page 18
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(12 Sep 1933/May 1987/SSDI)


LEONARD LA FRENIERE

Leonard LaFreniere, 57, of 909-21st St., Two Rivers, a foreman at Hamilton 
Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at home early 
Friday morning.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the 
Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Leonard LaFreniere was born Feb. 17, 1907, at Wilson, Mich., son of the late 
David and Minnie Ranguette La Freniere. When he was a child the family brought 
him to Goodman, Wis. In 1929, he came to Two Rivers and had been employed by 
the Hamilton firm since. He was a member of Hamilton Management Club and also 
of the firm's Goodfellowship Club.
Surviving are his wife, the former Marcella Ruelle, whom he married at Two 
Rivers Oct. 15, 1938; two sisters, Mrs. Neal Ramsay, of Goodman and Mrs. Sam 
Hovanesan, of Milwaukee; a brother, Wilfred, and a half-brother, Leon Montpas, 
of Goodman.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:45 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1964 P. 12


MARCELLA LA FRENIERE

Marcella LaFreniere, age 104, a resident of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died on Friday morning, May 1, 2009, at the center.
Marcella was born on May 14, 1904, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Manuel and 
Emma Gagnon Ruelle. She attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and graduated 
with the first graduating class of Washington High School. On October 15, 1938, 
she married Leonard LaFreniere, he preceded her in death on February 28, 1964. 
She was member of the Ladies of St. Luke and the Homemakers Club. Marcella was 
known affectionately to her nieces and nephews and their families as "Aunt Muck."
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by a brother: Emmanuel Ruelle; an infant brother; 
an infant sister; a niece: Marion Ahearn and a nephew: Gilbert Kruszka.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon, on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Deja 
& Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers. Officiating at the service 
will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Saturday 
morning from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon.
Memorials, in Marcella's name, may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 2009


ELLEN LAHEY

Mrs. T. Lahey, Aged Resident, Dies at Home
Mrs. Thomas Lahey, aged 84, a resident of this city for many years, 
passed away at her home on Twenty-first street at 11:30 o’clock 
Monday night, due to infirmities attendant upon old age.  Mrs. Lahey 
had been an invalid ever since she broke her hip in a fall two years 
ago, and from which the injury she never fully recovered.  For the 
past week she was confined to her bed with influenza.
Mrs. Lahey, nee E. Short, was born in Ireland, and when a young girl 
of ten years came to this country with her uncle, John Short.  After 
living in this city for a number of years, she left for Chicago where 
she was employed.  While there she was united in marriage to Thomas 
Reynolds, who passed away in 1901. Two years later she married Thomas 
Lahey of this city, who died a few years ago.
She is survived by two brothers Ed. Short of Chicago and Andrew Short 
of Sault Ste. Marie and two cousins, Mrs. Wencel Blaha and Mrs. Walter 
Suettinger of this city.
The body will lie in state at the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary until 
tomorrow morning at ten o’clock when the funeral services will be held 
in the St. Luke’s Catholic church. Rev. C. V. Hugo officiating. Burial 
will take place at Holy Cross cemetery.  A rosary service will be held 
in the chapel tonight at 7:45.
The Two Rivers Reporter, Wed. Jan. 2, 1929
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Mrs. Thomas Lahey, nee Ellen Short, passed away at her home on 21st 
Street yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Lahey was born in the town of Two 
Creeks in 1844. Later, she moved to Chicago and again returned to 
Two Creeks. The last 15 years of her life was spent in this city. 
She is survived by three brothers, Andrew, Edward and John Short, 
and one sister, Mrs. Matilda Rostack. Burial services will be held 
from St. Luke’s church tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. There will be 
Rosary services in the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary at 7:45 this evening. 
The chapel will be open until 9 o’clock this evening.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 2, 1929
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AGED LADY IS INJURED
Mrs. Thomas Lahey, Twenty-First St., was badly injured Tuesday when she fell 
from a chair in her home. Mrs. Lahey, who is quite aged stood on a chair to arrange 
a curtain when she lost her footing and fell, sustaining a compound fracture of the hip. 
She was removed to Holy Family hospital. Her husband, Thomas Lahey, is one of the 
few remaining veterans of the Civil War.
The Reporter - Fri., June 19, 1925


PEARL LAHEY

Mrs. Pearl Lahey, 62, of 1414 21st St., Two Rivers, receptionist 
at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers office, for a number of years, died 
unexpectedly of a heart attack at home early Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating.  Interment 
will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Lahey, nee Pearl Wagner, was born Feb. 23, 1903, at Green Bay, 
daughter of the later Henry and Sophia Vandenbusch Wagner.  She attended 
the Green Bay public schools and when she was 18 she came to Two Rivers. 
She was married to Walter E. Lahey at Two Rivers Oct. 12, 1922.  Active 
in affairs of Grace Congregational Church, she was a longtime member of 
the Order of the Eastern Star chapter at Two Rivers.
Surviving are two daughters, (private), three sisters, Mrs. Laura Haines, 
of Manitowoc, Mrs. Alvira Stievo, of Green Bay and Mrs. Christ Marks, of 
Suamico, two brothers, Harold and Glenn Wagner, of Green Bay and five 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 
where memorial services will be conducted by the Eastern Stars at 7 o’clock 
this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Two Rivers Reporter, Mon. June 28, 1965
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Miss Pearl Wagner and Walter E. Lahey were married at St. John's Lutheran church 
Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Haese performing the ceremony. The attending couple were 
Christine Althen and Ed. Lahey Jr. The bride is the daughter of Henry Wagner of 
Green Bay. She has resided at Two Rivers for the past two years. The groom is the 
son of Fire Chief Lahey. The young couple will take up their residence in the 
building formerly occupied by the Klein Furniture Store. Mr. Lahey holds a position 
in the cost department of the Hamilton Mfg. Co.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 14, 1922


THOMAS LAHEY

THOMAS LAHEY, CIVIL WAR VET, GETS SUMMONS
TWO RIVERS, Nov. 2-Thomas Lahey, a Civil War veteran, who served with Co. K, 
20th Wisconsin Regiment died at his home this morning at the age of 87. Mr. 
Lahey came to this country from Ireland with his parents at the age of seven 
and located in the town of Two Creeks. He was married to Miss Hannah Conners 
in 1866, they have six children, Mrs. Thomas Reinger of this city, Mrs. Arthur 
Smarth of Green Bay and Mrs. Edward Henndricks of Gemmell, Minnesota; Thomas 
and William of Escanaba, Mich., and George of Green Bay, all of whom survive. 
In 1899 Mrs. Lahey passed away and in 1900 he moved to this city where he l
ived a retired life. He will be buried Wednesday morning at 9:00 o'clock from 
the St. Luke's Catholic church by Rev. C.V. Hugo. Burial will be at Holy Cross 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 2, 1925 P. 5
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Bury Civil War Vet
The funeral of Thomas Lahey, an old Civil War veteran, which was held this
morning from the St. Luke's church, Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating with burial
at Holy Cross cemetery, was very largely attended. A large number of people
from the rural district also attended. A number of local veterans of the
World war turned out as a firing squad and accompanied the body to its last
resting place to pay military honors.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 4, 1925 p.5
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JOINS ARMY OF THE DEAD
One of the three or four of the last remaining members of the Two Rivers 
branch of the Grand Army of the Republic passed away Monday morning when 
Thomas Lahey, aged 87, answered the final call of taps at his home, 1711 
Twenty-first Street. Deceased served with company K, 20th Wisconsin regiment 
and was with Sherman in his memorable march to the sea.
Mr. Lahey came to this country from Ireland with his parents at the age of 
seven and located in the Town of Two Creeks. He was married to Miss Hannah 
OConner in 1869, they having six children. 
Mrs. Thomas Reinger of this city, Mrs. Arthur Smurth of Green Bay and Mrs. 
Edward Hendricks of Gensnell, Minnesota; Thomas and William of Escanaba, 
Mich., and Geo. of Green Bay, all of whom survive. In 1899 Mrs. Lahey passed 
away and in 1900 he was again married to Mrs. Thomas Reynolds who survives. 
In 1910 he moved to (too light) lived in retirement. He is also survived by 
one sister, Mrs. James Flinn in Chicago.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock  from St. Luke's church, 
Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment was at Holy Cross cemetery.
From the Two Rivers Reporter, Nov. 6, 1925
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Among out of town people here to attend the funeral of Thomas Lahey 
were Mrs. Arthur Smart and George Lahey of Green Bay, and Thomas 
Lahey of Escanaba, Mich.
Two Rivers Reporter, Fri., 6 Nov. 1925
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Thomas Lahey/husband of Helen Lahey/d. 2 Nov. 1925/age 84 years/from St. Lukes Annual 1925)
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(Note: His first wife is in #89B - Johanna Lahey/stone reads Hana Lahey)


CATHERINE T. LALKO

Mrs. Catherine Lalko, 74, who formerly made her home with her daughter, Mrs. 
Edward Baker of 2214 Jefferson St. Two Rivers, before moving to the St. Mary 
Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, seven years ago, died early Sunday morning at 
the home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Lalko was born Nov. 25, 1886, daughter of the late Andrew and Veronica 
Buryta Zielinski. She was married June 3, 1907, at Manitowoc to Charles Lalko 
and they resided at Two Rivers most of their lives. Mr. Lalko died in 1947.
Mrs. Lalko was a member of the Sacred Heart Rosary Society. Survivors include 
one daughter, Mrs. Edward Baker, of Two Rivers; three sons, John and Andrew, 
of Two Rivers, and Louis, of Fresno, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 21, 1961 P.11


CHARLES F. LALKO    (d. 1945)

Charles Frederick, two and a half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lalko, 
died at the family home, 1313 22nd street, Two Rivers, last night. He was an 
only child and was born July 11, 1942. The body is at the Beduhn funeral home 
and funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Sacred 
Heart church, Two Rivers. Interment will be at Holy Cross cemetery.
Survivors are the parents and the paternal and maternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Charles Lalko and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zermuehlen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 15, 1945 P.2


CHARLES S. LALKO    (d. 1947)

Charles Lalko, 67, of Two Rivers, died early today at the Municipal hospital 
in Two Rivers after a two-day illness.
An employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing company for 27 years, Mr. Lalko 
started steady employment at the firm in 1919 and continued until his retire-
ment last year as a rip saw operator in the cutting department.
Born in Vilno, Poland in 1880, he came to this country when 25 years of age 
and in 1907 married Catherine Zeilinski of this city at the St. Marys Catholic 
church. The couple resided in Two Rivers after the marriage.
He was a member of the St. Stanislaus and Holy Name societies at Sacred Heart 
church and of the Hamilton Goodfellowship club of Two Rivers.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, John and Andrew of Two Rivers and Louis of 
West Bend; one daughter, Mrs. Sophia Marek of Two Rivers; one brother, Martin 
of Milwaukee and two grandsons, Joseph Marek Jr., and Thomas Lalko.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart church 
with the Rev. Jospeh Gabryszak officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. 
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home, where the rosary 
will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 21, 1947 P.2


ELVIRA G. LALKO

Elvira G. Lalko, age 85, formerly of 716 23rd St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday 
morning, May 12, 14996, at the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 1996, at St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate 
with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born in Two Rivers, March 16, 1911, daughter of the late Fred H. and Hattie 
Beduhn Zermuehlen. She was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School and also 
attended the Manitowoc Business College. On November 26, 1936, she married John B. 
Lalko in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death August 1, 1979. Elvira's greatest 
love and concern was caring for her youngest special needs son, John.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Tom and Kathy Lalko, Newton, 
Dan and Ann Lalko, Manitowoc, John Lalko, Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Joellyn 
Lalko, Marsha (Erik) Mews, Holly Lalko, Heather Lalko, Bridget Courchaine, Lisa 
Courchaine; one brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Ruth Zermuehlen, Manitowoc; 
one sister and brother-in-law, Hazel and Joe Ziarnik, Rosemont, Ill. Besides her 
parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son Charles in 1945.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday evening 
and Wednesday at the church after 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials would be appreciated to Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Herald Times Reporter, May 13, 1996 P. A2
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(16 Mar. 1911/12 May 1996/SSDI)


IRENE LALKO

Irene C. Lalko, age 86, of 2726 33rd St., Two Rivers, died on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 
2007, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, after a brief battle with 
cancer. 
Irene was born on July 23, 1921, in Manitowoc Rapids, a daughter of the late 
Joseph and Martha (Kilinski) Heinrichs. She attended Manitowoc public schools, 
graduating from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. On May 10, 1941, 
she married Jule C. Lalko in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 
1972. Irene worked several part-time jobs throughout the years, including many 
years at Plantico Drug Store in Two Rivers. She was a huge Milwaukee Braves and 
Brewers fan and attended many games, and was a great supporter of high school 
sports in Two Rivers. She enjoyed bowling, playing dartball and traveling and 
was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Two Rivers. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother: 
Ray Heinrichs; a sister: Florence Scheuer; and four brothers-in-law and four 
sisters-in-law. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church after 9 a.m. on 
Saturday until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Friday evening 
visitation. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Lalko 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Irene's family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Karl Larson 
and his staff, the entire staff at the Hamilton Memorial Home, and to Home Health 
Care Services and Hospice for the excellent care, compassion and kindness extended 
to our mother. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 25, 2007 


JOHN B. LALKO    (d. 1979)

John B. Lalko, 69, of 716-23rd St., Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning 
at home.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 10 
a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt 
will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Lalko was born April 6, 1910, at Two Rivers, son of the late Charles and 
Catherine Zielinski Lalko. He attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and 
Washington High School and married Elvira Zermuhlem Nov. 26, 1936, at Two 
Rivers. Mr. Lalko had been employed with Hamilton Industries in the credit 
collection department, retiring in 1968. He was a director of Hamilton Credit 
Union for many years and a member of Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Tom of Manitowoc, Dan of Oshkosh and 
John Jr. of Two Rivers; two brothers, Andrew of New Orleans, La., and Louis of 
Des Moines, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Ed (Sophie) Baker of Daytona Beach, Fla., and 
four granddaughters.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 
where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1979 P. 3
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(07 Apr 1910/Aug 1979/SSDI)


JOHN F. LALKO    (d. 2001)

John F. Lalko, age 47, a resident of Rainbow House, Manitowoc, was called home 
to his Savior on Tuesday May 8, 2001 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday May 11, 2001 at St. John's 
Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate at the service, 
with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
John was born May 14, 1953 in Two Rivers, with Downs Syndrome. John was the 
beloved son of the late John B. and Elvira Zermuehlen Lalko. He lived with his 
parents until their death. John attended Riverview School, and Holiday House in 
Manitowoc.
He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and Ann Lalko, Manitowoc; 
Tom and Kathy Lalko, Newton. Five special nieces, JoEllen Lalko, Green Bay, 
Marsha Mews, Green Bay, Holly (Jody) Ogle, Stevens Point, Heather (Jason) Woelfel, 
Little Chute, Bridget Courchaine, Thiensville, and Lisa Courchaine, Manitowoc. He 
is further survived by aunts and uncles: Harold & Ruth Zermuehlen, Manitowoc; 
Hazel & Joe Ziarnik, Rosemont, IL; and Sophie Baker of FL.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Lalko.
Friends may call at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers after 9:00 AM on 
Friday until the time of service at 11:00 AM. There will be no Thursday evening 
visitation.
Memorials may be directed to Manitowoc Lutheran High School, or Holiday House.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Lalko family with 
funeral arrangements.
The family extends a special thank you to Marsha Christiansen and the staff of 
the Rainbow House for providing a wonderful home for John the last 5 years, and 
especially for showing their incredible love and concern for John in his final 
days.
Herald Times Reporter, May 10, 2001 P. A6


JULE C. LALKO

Jule Lalko, 54, of 2726 - 33rd St., Two Rivers, Navy veteran of World War II,
died unexpectedly Sunday morning at the home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two
Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Lalko was born at Two Rivers Jan. 5, 1918, a son of the late Martin and
Stephanie Jackowitz Lalko. He attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and
Two Rivers Washington High School. He was an employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co.,
City of Two Rivers, and the Two Rivers Beverage Co. prior to entering the
service. For the past 10 years he was employed at Mirro Aluminum co., Two
Rivers. He was a veteran of Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign
Wars.
Besides his wife, the former Irene Heinrichs whome he married at Manitowoc
May 10, 1941, he leaves a daughter, two sons, three sisters, Mrs. Edward
Tolksdorf and Mrs. Edwin Jagodinsky of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Leo Scheeler 
of Denver, Colo.; a brother, William of Manitowoc and one grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon
until 9 o'clock this Monday evening where memorial services by the VFW post
will be at 7:30 o'clock and the parish memorial service at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times, Monday, Sept. 11, 1972
*******
[Julian C. Lalko]


MARTIN LALKO    (d. 1960)

Funeral services for Martin Lalko, 74, of St. Petersburg, Fla, former Two 
Rivers resident and veteran of World War II who died Friday morning at Bay 
Pine Veterans Hospital, Lake City, Fla., will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at 
Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. with a solemn 
requiem high Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Celebrant will 
be the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek and the deacon and sub-deacon will be the Revs. 
Adolph Dolezal and Alphonse Wagner, respectively. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
A native of Poland and single, Mr. Lalko immigrated to this country in 1905 
and several years later settled at Two Rivers. He served in the Army in World 
War II, for the past 20 years he had been residing at St. Petersburg.
Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 26, 1960 P.5


MARTIN S. LALKO    (d. 1935)

MARTIN LALKO GETS SUMMONS
Stricken While Working In Yard At His Home This Morning
Martin Lalko, 56, 1815 14th steet, died this morning at 5:45 o'clock, the 
victim of a heart attack while he was engaged in work about the yard of his 
home.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the home and 
at 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. The Rev. John S. Landowski will 
officiate. Interment will be at Holy Cross cemetery.
Born in Poland Nov. 11, 1878, the deceased came to this country in 1905. He 
came directly to Two Rivers. He secured employment at the Hamilton Manufacturing 
Co. where he has been employed the past 30 years. He had been at work regularly 
until the time of his death.
Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Stella Lalko, nee Jakowitz, whom he married 
here 25 years ago. Three daughters, Adeline, Melvina, Ange, two sons, Jule and 
Billie, and two grandchildren, all of this city, also survive.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home tonight and will 
be removed to the home tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 28, 1935 P.13


RICHARD LALKO

An infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lalco (sic) died Saturday evening and 
the funeral was held from the Sacred Heart church this morning. Burial was 
at Holy Cross cemetery, Rev. Father Malkowski officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 2, 1925 P.5


STEPHANIA LALKO

Mrs. Stephania Lalko, 70, formerly of 1313 Madison St., Two Rivers, who had 
been residing at St. Mary Home at Manitowoc for nearly two months, died at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, Monday morning. Funeral services will be at 
9:30 am Thursday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers and 
at 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek 
officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Lalko, nee Stephania Jakowicz, was born in Poland Feb. 2, 1890. She was 
married in Poland in 1909 to Martin Lalko. In 1910 the couple immigrated to 
this country, settling in Two Rivers. Her husband died May 28, 1935 in Two 
Rivers. She was a member of the Sodality at Sacred Heart Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edmund Tolksdorf and Mrs. Edwin Jagodinsky 
of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Leo Scheeler of Milwaukee; two sons, Jule C. of Two 
Rivers and William G. of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. 
Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Wednesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 14, 1960 page T3
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Funeral services for Mrs. Stefania (sic) Lalko, 70, of 1313 Madision St., Two 
Rivers, who died Monday, were at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial was in Pioneers’ Rest 
Cemetery(sic), Two Rivers. 
Pallbearers, all grandsons, were Kenneth and Gladwin Doughman, Charles and 
Howard Scheeler, Gregory Jagodinsky and Jack Lalko.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 18, 1960  P.7 
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(Note: Funeral notice says Pioneers' Rest but her stone is here.)


KAREN LAMAL

Passenger is Killed as Car Leaves Road
Driver and 2 Others Sustain Crash Injuuries
Mrs. Karen Lamal 10th Person to Die on County Roads
TWO RIVERS-An automobile containing two young married couples crashed off a 
town road T-intersection north of this community Friday night, killing one 
occupant and inuring the other three.
Killed in the accident was Mrs. Karen Jean Lamal, 22, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers. 
(snip)
One of the male occupants believed to be Lamal, made his way to the Paul Wilfert
residence about a quarter mile south of the accident scene to summon help. Mrs.
Wilfert said the man, covered with blood and bleeding from the head, staggered
into their home between 11:30 and 11:45 p.m. and said, "Please help us." She
called county police headquarters at Manitowoc immediately.
Doctor Teitgen said the two couples had been to a party at a house about a half
mile south of the accident scene and were on their way to a nearby tavern to 
join two other couples when the accident occurred. Mrs. Lamal was seated in the
front seat of the car next to the driver. There were safety belts installed
(con't. on page 2-M, col. 2)
in the car but the police report did not indicate whether they were in use.
(snip/traffic stats)
Sturgeon Bay Native
Funeral arrangements in charge of Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers are incomplete.
Mrs. Lamal, nee Karen Jean Keller, was born Aug. 5, 1946, at Sturgeon Bay,
daughter of Edward Keller and Lillian Keller Claflin. The family brought her to
Two Rivers in 1957 where she was graduated from Washington High School in 1963.
She was married in August of 1963.
Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Jodi, at home; her father of Sturgeon
Bay; her step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Burton M. Claflin, of Two Rivers;
a sister, Mrs. Lou Ann De Grand, of Green Bay; two step-sisters, Tammy Claflin,
of Two Rivers and Mrs. Georgia Arendt, of New Franken, and two step-brothers,
Rany Claflin, of Two Rivers and Gary Corbisier of Neenah.
Herald Times, Saturday, July 13, 1968 pp.1,2M
*********
[Karen Jean Lamal]


AMANDA LAMARSH

Two Rivers: Mrs. Euclide La Marsh, 44, died at her home, 1620 19th 
street early last night after an illness of 14 months duration. 
Death was due to cancer. 
Mrs. La Marsh, nee Amanda Derocher, was born in Coleman, Wis., on 
October 27, 1892. In 1913 she married Euclide La Marsh and the couple 
has resided here ever since. Three children, Gilbert, Rose and Cecile, 
all at home, survive with the widower. Five brothers and two sisters 
also survive. They are Oliver, Midric and Alcid Derocher and Mrs. 
Joseph Payette, all of Coleman; Cy Derocher of Oshkosh, and Joseph 
Derocher and Mrs. Joseph Rocheleau of Two Rivers. The body was taken 
to the Jansky Funeral Home where it may be viewed until the time of 
the funeral Friday morning. The rosary will be prayed at 8pm tomorrow. 
Short services will be held from the Jansky Funeral Home at 8:30am 
Friday with regular services from St. Luke’s Catholic church at 9am. 
The Rev. C.V. Hugo will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 4, 1937 page 2


ARLENE LAMARSH

Arlene A. LaMarsh Arlene A. LaMarsh, age 96, a resident of Harmony of Two Rivers, 
died late Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006 at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Arlene was born July 16, 1910 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Louis and 
Minnie (Meyer) Urban. On Sept. 4, 1937, she married Gilbert LaMarsh at St. Luke's 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Arlene worked as the office manager at Erdman Motor 
Co. for many years, retiring in 1976. She was a member of the Two Rivers Senior 
Center, and a former member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers Hospital 
Volunteers, and the Two Rivers Homemakers. 
She is survived by two daughters: Jeanenne LaMarsh of Chicago, and Linda LaMarsh 
of Florida; four grandchildren: Karl Oestreich, Nicole (Dave) Sturznickel, Brandon 
Specht, and Christopher (Mercedes) Specht; three great-grandchildren: Maxwell, 
Samuel, and Maggie Sturznickel; one sister-in-law: Cele Rozmarynoski, Two Rivers; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her 
husband and one brother and sister-in-law. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic 
Church, after 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. There will 
be no Friday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation 
of Illinois or Wisconsin; or to the Charity of your choice. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the LaMarsh family with 
funeral arrangements. 
The LaMarsh family extends a special thank you to the staff of Harmony House for 
your loving care and kindness.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2006


EUCLIDE LAMARSH

In failing health since February, Euclide LaMarsh, 65, 2409 14th St., Two 
Rivers, widely known in skat circles and frequently a competitor in national 
and state tournaments, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 8 a.m. 
Thursday. He had been a patient at the institution for 10 days.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Born in the province of Quebec, Canada, in 1887, a son of the late Peter and 
Rose Ann LaCase(sic) LaMarsh, he was three years old when the family brought 
him to Coleman, Marinette County. In 1912 he came to Two Rivers and was an 
employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company for 33 years up to his retirement 
because of illness. He was affiliated with the Hamilton “30 Year Club” and the 
Hamilton Goodfellowship Club.
In 1913 he married the former Amanda Urocher at Coleman who died in Two Rivers 
in 1937.
Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Claude Beth and Mrs. Edwin Rozmarynoski 
of Two Rivers, one son, Gilbert LaMarsh of Two Rivers, and four sisters, Mrs. 
Rose ___ and Mrs. Urban Lesperance of Coleman, and Mrs. Jon Tomchek and Mrs. 
John Harrington of Two Rivers; and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
from 2 p.m. Friday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at 
the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 11, 1953  P.29 
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[Euclide Jos. LaMarsh]


GILBERT LAMARSH

Gilbert LaMarsh, age 80, of 2411 34th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, 
February 24, 1994, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be at 8 p.m. Saturday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, with the Rev. Paul Schumacher. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
He was born February 3, 1914, in Two Rivers, son of the late Euclide and Amanda 
Durocher LaMarsh. He attened (sic) St. Luke's Grade School, Washington High 
School, and Night Vocational School, Two Rivers. He was employed at Hamilton 
Industires as a Development Mechanic and a Tool and Die Maker. He retired in 
March, 1976. On September 4, 1937, he married Arlene Urban, at St. Luke's 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was a charter member of Meister Singers Guild 
Chorus and a member of the Senior citizens. He was little less than the average 
golfer but enjoyed many many games.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene, Two Rivers; two daughters, Jeanenne LaMarsh, 
Glenview, Ill., Linda LaMarsh, South Elgin, Ill.; two sisters and one brother-
in-law, Mrs. Rose Beth, Two Rivers, Cele and Edwin Rozmarynoski, Two Rivers; 
four grandchildren, Karl and Nicole Oestreich, Brandon and Christopher Specht.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church after 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Because of Lent in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Make a Wish 
Foundation or the donors choice.
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels is assisting the family with the funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 25, 1994 P. A2


PETER LAMARSH

The body of Peter LaMarsh, who died at Coleman while visiting with relatives, 
was brought here yesterday and the funeral will be held Friday morning with 
services at St. Luke’s Catholic church at 9 o’clock, the Rev. C. V. Hugo 
officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross cemetery.
Peter LaMarsh was born in Canada in 1863 and came to this country in 1890 
coming to Two Rivers in 1911 where he was employed at the plant of the Eggers 
Veneer company. He was married in 1883 to Rose LaCrosse who preceded him in 
death just three months ago. Surviving are six children and twenty grandchildren. 
The children are: Mrs. Emil Saucer and Mrs. Urban Lesperance of Coleman; Mrs. 
Joseph Derocher, Mrs. John Tomchek and Mrs. John Harrington and Euclide LaMarsh, 
all of Two Rivers. Three brothers and a sister, Joseph, George, and Isaac LaMarsh 
and Mrs. Thomas Garalno..(last line underinked).
Manitowoc Herald News, October 29, 1925  P.5
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(Peter LaMarche/d. 27 Oct. 1925/Age 62 years/from St. Lukes Annual 1925)


ROSE LAMARSH

Death came to Mrs. Rose LaMarsh, nee LaCoss(sic), at her home Saturday morning, 
to relieve her of her suffering caused by cancer. The deceased was born in 
Canada, May 27, 1867 and came to the states in 1892, ten years after she had 
married Peter LaMarsh, who with eight children and fifteen grand children 
survive her. Her daughters are Mrs. Emil Sincer of Coleman, Mrs. Joseph 
Derocher of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ervin Lesperance of Pond, Mrs. John Tomaschek 
and Mrs. Harrington of Two Rivers, and her son, Clyde, is also of Two Rivers. 
She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. LaCoss of Kaukauna, and Mrs. Nels 
Derocher of Montreal, Canada. 
Funeral services will be held from St. Luke’s church at 9 o’clock Tuesday 
with burial at the Holy Cross cemetery. Rev. Father Peter Milles will 
officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 27, 1925  P.5
*******
(Rose La Marche/wife of Peter LaMarche/d. 25 July 1925/age 58 years/from 
St. Lukes Annual 1925)


MSGR. JOHN S. LANDOWSKI

The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski, 88, pastor emeritus of St. Mary Catholic 
church, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening in the Extended Care Unit of Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. A funeral Mass will be 11 am Monday in St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Most Rev. Aloysius J. Wycislo, bishop of Green 
Bay Diocese, will preside at the Resurrection Mass and burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Monsignor Landowski was born Feb. 6, 1890 in Polonia, Wis., son of the late 
Albert and Rose Domka Landowski. He began his formal education at the Normal 
School in Stevens Point and continued at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Seminary, 
Orchard Lake, Mich. and received his philosophy and theology training at St. 
Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. Ordained by Bishop Rohde at Green Bay April 14, 
1916, his first assignment was as an assistant at St. John Parish, Green Bay 
on May 7, 1916. He enlisted as a chaplain in the United State Army in August 
of 1917 and served with the famous “Forgotten Regiment” of the 339th Infantry 
in Archangel, Russia. He received citations from the American, British and 
Russian governments and returned to the United States in 1919 when he received 
his honorable discharge.
Monsignor Landowski then served parishes at St. Peter of Stevens Point, St. Mary 
of Reedsville, St. Anthony of Niagara, St. James of White Lake, Sacred Heart of 
Spruce, Ss. Cyril and Methodius of Eaton and Sacred Heart of Two Rivers and was 
assigned to St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, March 5, 1938. He became the 
first Manitowoc priest to be named as a member of the Board of Consultors of the 
Green Bay Diocese upon his appointment in 1946. Pope Pius XII raised him to the 
dignity of a domestic prelate March 14, 1958. He formally retired May 18, 1971, 
after suffering a stroke in November of 1970 and at the time of his death had 
served a total of 62 years in the priesthood. Monsignor Landowski was a member 
of American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 and was elected state chaplain of 
the Legion in 1940.
Survivors include a brother, Stanley Landowski of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. 
Peter (Julia) Koprowski of Two Rivers and Mrs. Michael (Gertrude) Kondzella of 
Beloit and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in 
death.
The body will be received at St. Mary Church 3 pm Sunday by a delegation of 
local priests after which the body will lie in state in the church until 9 pm 
Sunday. A vigil service will be held in the church at 7:30 pm Sunday evening. 
Memorials may be made to St. Mary Parish, Manitowoc. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Aug. 11, 1978 page 3


PETER P. LANDOWSKI

Peter P. Landowski, 61, of 1622 Adams St., Two Rivers, retired employe of 
Plant No. 1, Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart 
attack at home Saturday night.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in 
Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Landowski was born Feb. 22, 1903, at Stevens Point, son of the late John 
and Stassia Podrupp Landowski. When he was a young man he came to Two Rivers 
where he worked in the polishing department of the Mirro firm plant for 30 
years until his retirement because of ill health four years ago. He was a 
member of Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles and the 25-Year Club of Mirro.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Harold Ganter, of Green Bay, Mrs. Gerald 
Peterson, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Lee Skarvan, of Santa Ana, Calif.; stepmother, 
Mrs. Pearl Landowski, of Stevens Point; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Fetti, of 
California, Miss Clarice, of Chicago, Mrs. Agatha Fonfara, of Florida, and 
Miss Mary Ann, of Stevens Point; five brothers, Vincent, John, Alex, Stanley 
and Anton, of Stevens Point and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
o’clock this Monday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 12, 1964  P.7 


ROSE LANDOWSKI

In failing health for the past year, Mrs. Rose Landowski, 81, mother of the 
Rev. John S. Landowski, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic church, Manitowoc, 
died at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Koprowski, 
1524 22nd street, Two Rivers, with whom she made her home for a number of 
years.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday with a solemn requiem high 
mass in Sacred Heart church at Two Rivers. Father Landowski, the son, will 
be the celebrant while the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek, pastor of Sacred Heart 
church, will be the deacon. Sub-deacon will be the Rev. Kevin of Green Bay, 
a relative of Mrs. Landowski.
There will also be two masses at the side altars celebrated by the two 
assistants of the Rev. Landowski of St. Mary’s church, Manitowoc. They are 
the Revs. Edward Novakowski and Hubert Kaminski.
Friends may call at the Klein & Steingel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, 
from 7 p.m. Wednesday to the hour of services. The rosary will be recited 
at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Landowski, nee Rose Domka, was born in Poland in 1869, a daughter of the 
late John and Julia Domka. When she was 12, her father, a widower, came to this 
country, settling in Polonia, Portage county, Wis. She was married in 1889 to 
Albert Landowski, also a native of Poland, at Polonia. In 1891 the family moved 
to Stevens Point where Mrs. Landowski resided until she moved to Two Rivers in 
1936 to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Peter Koprowski. Her husband 
preceded her in death in 1920.
Mrs. Landowski leaves three daughters, Mrs. Anna Cartledge of Mukwonago, Wis.; 
Mrs. Elton Klover of West Allis, Mrs. Koprowski of Two Rivers and Mrs. Michael 
Kondzella of Beloit, and four sons, the Rev. Landowski of Manitwoc, Victor A. 
of Wisconsin Rapids, and Albert and Stanislaus of Milwaukee. She also leaves 
a brother, Leo Domka of Stevens Point, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grand-
children.
She was a member of the Holy Rosary society of Sacred Heart church, Two Rivers. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 11, 1951  P.18 


BENNY W. LANDT

Benny W. Landt, age 74, of 3512 Bellevue Place, Two Rivers, died Monday night, 
Oct. 22, 2001, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, 2001 at the Deja & 
Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. The Rev. William G. O'Brien will officiate at 
the service, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Benny was born June 20, 1927, in the town of Kossuth, son of the late Benjamin 
and Bessie Hronek Landt. He attended the Meadowbrook School in the town of 
Kossuth. On April 21, 1951, he was married to Janice Fenlon at St. James Catholic 
Church, Cooperstown. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to Two Rivers, 
and just this past April celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Benny was 
employed at Hamilton Industries for 39 years, retiring in June of 1989. Benny was 
an avid deer hunter, he loved fishing and time spent at their cottage in Little 
Sturgeon.
He is survived by his wife, Janice; three daughters and sons-in-law, Faye Ann and 
Dale Kappleman, Two Rivers, Kay Lynn and David Shedivy, Brookfield, and Bonnie and 
Pat Flegle of Neenah; one son and two daughters-in-law, Richard and Judi Landt, 
Two Rivers, and Cheryl Krueger, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, Jim (Sara) Reed, 
Brian Reed, Chris (Travis) Ashenbrenner, Eric Shedivy, Megan Shedivy, Rachael 
(Jason) Kuse, Jason Flegle, April and Mollie Landt; six step-grandchildren, Tammy 
(Bruce) Sinkula, Tracey (Paul) Taylor, Tina (Brian) Taylor, Aaron. Justin and Josh 
Krueger; 12 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother, Melvin 
(Charlotte) Landt, Two Rivers; one sister, Lenora (Dolly) Landt, Two Rivers; one 
brother-in-law, Gale (JoAnn) Fenlon, Francis Creek, and one sister-in-law, Jewel 
Hoeffner, Cooperstown.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jeff Landt, one brother 
and sister-in-law, Lester (Josie) Landt; two sisters and three brothers-in-law, 
Viola (Ralph) Terens, Mildred (Arvin) Redeker, and Donald Hoeffner, an infant 
sister, and a niece, Doris Zimmer.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 to 8 p.m. 
on Thursday evening, and after 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
There will be a prayer service held at 7:45 p.m. to close the visitation Thursday, 
led by Father Bill.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 2001  P. A6


JANICE M. LANDT

Janice M. Landt, age 79, longtime resident of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico.
Janice was born Dec. 13, 1932 in Cooperstown, WI to the late John and Marie 
(Hessel) Fenlon, and graduated from Denmark High School with the class of 1950. 
On April 21, 1951, she married Benny W. Landt at St. James Catholic Church in 
Cooperstown. The couple moved to Two Rivers shortly after their marriage. 
Benny preceded her in death October 22, 2001. Janice was employed at Hamilton 
Mfg. Co. for many years, retiring in 1995, but continued to work in the bakery 
department at Pick n Save in Two Rivers for many years. Janice & Benny enjoyed 
spending time at their cottage in Little Sturgeon; she enjoyed working on 
difficult puzzles, taking bus trips & gambling at various casinos, she loved 
polka music & dancing; enjoyed knitting, reading and time spent with her family.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeff 
Landt; sister-in-law, Mildred Fenlon,and brother-in-law, Donald Hoefner.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506-18th St. Two Rivers. Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien will 
officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday 
evening, Jan. 20, 2012, and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 
10:30 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2012


JEFFREY LANDT

Jeffrey J. Landt, 20, of 3512 Bellevue Place, Two Rivers, died Monday, Aug. 31, 
at Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Landt was born Sept 7, 1960, at Two Rivers, son of Benny and Janice Fenlon 
Landt. He married Cheryl Babich Sept. 1, 1979, at Two Rivers. He was employed at 
Mirro Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl, a daughter, April; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Benny Landt; a brother, Richard of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Bernard 
(Fay Ann) Reed Jr., of Two Rivers, Mrs. David (Kay Lynn) Shedivy of Milwaukee, 
and Mrs. Patrick (Bonnie) Flegle of Neenah, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. John Fenlon, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, after 5 o'clock this 
Thursday evening where a memorial serice will be at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 1981 P. 3
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[bur. 09-04-1981/age 20 yrs.]


MILDRED LANDT

Mrs. Roland Landt, 68, of 2315 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers, and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud 
officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Landt, nee Mildred Bohne, was born Oct. 5, 1902, at Algoma, a daughter of 
the late William and Elizabeth Wagner Bohne. As an infant the family brought her 
to Kewaunee. She came to Two Rivers in 1926 and was employed at the Hamilton Mfg. 
Co. office. In October of 1928 she was married at Kewaunee to Roland Landt of Two 
Rivers.
Besides her husband she leaves two sons, a sister Mrs. Adeline Kirchenfaut of 
Warsaw, Ind., and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 7:45 
o'clock this Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1971
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(05 Oct 1902/Jan 1971/SSDI)


ROLAND LANDT

Roland J. Landt, 87, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two 
Rivers, died Sunday morning, August 6, 1989 at Two Rivers Community 
Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Landt was born March 8, 1902 at Two Rivers, son of the late John 
and Catherine Weiss Landt. He married Mildred E. Bohne, October of 
1928 at Kewaunee. Mr. Landt was employed at Hamilton Industries for 
47 years, retiring in 1967.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Warren Landt and 
Robert and Susan Landt of Two Rivers; six grandchildren, Vincent, 
Augustin, Kent, David and James Landt and Jane Schultz. He was 
preceded in death by his wife and a sister, Clara Heili.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
5 pm to 8 pm this Monday, where a parish memorial service will be at 
7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 7, 1989 page B6
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(08 Mar 1902/06 Aug 1989/SSDI)


ROXANNE MARIE LANG

Roxanne Marie Lang, 2 ½ month daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lang of 910 20th 
St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning at home. Private funeral services were 
2 p.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. 
Robert Rhymer officiated and burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
The infant was born October 15, 1978, daughter of David and Mary Gallas Lang. 
Survivors include her parents of Two Rivers, paternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Oscar Kiel of Manitowoc and Dave Lang of Billings, Mont.; maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gallas of Two Rivers and maternal great 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Flegle of Two Rivers and Mr. and Mrs. Edward 
Gallas of Oconto Falls.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, January 11, 1979 
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[bur. 01-11-1979/age 2 mo.]


EDWARD A. LANGER

Edward Langer, 73, of 1307-21st st., Two River, one of the founders of the 
former Langer Bros. Garage on Jefferson Street, Two Rivers, and a World War 
I veteran, died Tuesday afternoon at a Manitowoc hospital where he had been 
a patient for a brief period. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Klein & 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 Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Langer was born Aug. 13, 1896, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, 
a son of the late Frank and Josephine Chermak Langer. Attending the district 
schools in the area, he entered the Army in World War I. 
Returning from the service, he married the former Rose Stangel at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church at Norman, Oct. 26, 1920. After his marriage, he and his 
brothers, Frank and Joseph, established the Langer Brothers firm at Two Rivers. 
He retired from the business in 1959. 
A member of Robert E. Burns Post N. 165, American Legion, he was also affiliated 
with Mother of Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus.
Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Dorothy) Connelly of 
Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Charles (Laurene) Peterson of Miramar, Fla.; three sons, 
Edward and Paul of De Pere and Norbert of Downers Grove, Ill.; four brothers, 
Frank of Two Rivers, William of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, Joseph of Tucson, Ariz., and 
Raymond of Manitowoc, and 31 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where the Legion 
membership will pay respects at 7:30 p.m. followed by memorial services at 
7:45 p.m. in which the Knights of Columbus will participate.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1969  P.28 
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(13 Aug. 1896/Aug. 1969/SSDI)
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Marriage of Edward/Rose Langer
Ed Langer of this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Langer and Miss Rose Stangel, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stangel of Carlton were married at St. Joseph's 
Church, village of Norman on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Reverend Father Shimek performed 
the ceremony in the presence of many friends and relatives of the couple. A 
reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride who is popular and 
highly thought of in the community and the newlyweds then departed on a trip. 
The groom is a member of the firm of Langer Bros., garage and auto repair shop. 
He is a graduate of Milwaukee Auto School and has been in business here since 
last spring with every indication of a successful business career.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 28, 1920


FLORENCE M. LANGER

Florence M. Behrendt, age 68, of 1923 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died Monday 
morning, August 8, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 1994, at St. 
Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Beaudry will officiate at the 
memorial Mass of Christian Burial. Cremation will have taken place.
She was born October 17, 1925, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank and 
Anna Walesh Mach. She married Harry Langer May 3, 1947, at St. Luke's Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death July 29, 1967. She then married 
Alfred J. Behrendt on May 5, 1973 at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Florence was 
graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1943. She 
is a retired employee of Hamilton Industries and a member of the Senior Citizens, 
Ladies of St. Luke's and the VFW Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, Alfred, Two Rivers; a son and daughter-in-law, 
Gary and Kay Langer, Crivitz; three daughters and a son-in-law, Jane Rippe, Two 
Rivers, Sue and Steve Beranek, Gladstone, Mich., Nancy Langer, Virginia Beach, 
Va.; a step-son and his wife, Chris and Nancy Behrendt, Two Rivers; two step-
daughters and their husbands, Debra and Guy Rohde, Green Bay, Joann and Robert 
Gandee, Neenah; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Gladys Mach, Manitowoc; 
a sister, Viola Cherney, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law, Eva Mach, Two Rivers, 
Jeanette Haas, Elk Grove, Calif., Betty Behrendt, Two Rivers; a God-child, Mary 
Jo (Mach) Cox, Casper, Wy.; nine grandchildren, Michelle and Craig Rippe, Kurt, 
Kelly, Allison and Jillian Langer, Robb, Brett and Nathan Beranek; seven step-
grandchildren, Jessica, Chris and Sam Behrendt, Jennifer, Jill, Julie and Jacque 
Gandee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded 
in death by a son-in-law, Doug Rippe, four brothers and a sister.
The family will greet friends at St. Luke's Church Hall FOLLOWING the Funeral Mass.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the 4th Floor Nursing Staff at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center and to Dr. Barylak and his staff at the Manitowoc 
Clinic.
Herald Times Reporter, August 9, 1994 P. A2
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(Florence Behrendt/17 Oct 1925/Aug 1994/SSDI)


FRANK LANGER

Frank Langer, 89, formerly of 1909-32nd St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 
at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Redeemer Cathol (sic) Church, 
Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Langer was born Aug. 14, 1894, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee Co., son of 
the late Frank and Josephine Chermak Langer. Mr. Langer was an Army Veteran of 
World War I. He married Martha Staral on Sept. 8, 1920, at Chicago. She preceded 
him in death in 1965. He then married Lillian Scheuer on July 4, 1956, at Holy 
Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in 1974. He then 
married Anna Krause on May 30, 1975, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Mr. Langer 
was a former partner of Langer Brothers Garage for 42 years, until his retirement 
in 1967. Mr. Langer was a member of the Two Rivers Knights of Columbus and the 
American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; a daughter, Mrs. George (Jeanette) Haas of Elk 
Grove, Calif.; a step daughter, Mrs. Eileen Tonkin of Two Rivers; a daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Alfred (Florence) Behrendt of Two Rivers; 16 grandchildren, 25 great 
grandchildren, two step grandchildren and a step great grandchild. He was preceded 
in death by a son, Harry, four brothers and two sisters.
There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 29, 1984 P. 3
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(14 Aug. 1894/Feb. 1984/SSDI)


HARRY A. LANGER

Military funeral rites for Harry A. Langer, 45, of 1923 Jefferson St., Two 
Rivers, automobile distributor and overseas veteran of World War II, who 
died Saturday morning at U.S. Veterans Administration Hospital, Wood, Wis., 
will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev.Earl Brouchoud 
officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery with graveside rites by 
Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars. 
Mr. Langer was born Aug. 2, 1921, at Two Rivers, son of Frank and the late 
Nartha Staral Langer. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and was graduated 
from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1939.
He was an Army overseas veteran of World War II and was a past commander of 
the Firing Squad of the Eleven Gold Star Post. Before becoming associated in 
1959 with his father in the conduct of Langer Bros. Garage, Two Rivers Dodge 
distributor, he was a machinist at Mirro Aluminum Co. He was also a member of 
Mother of Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus, the Two Rivers Chamber 
of Commerce and the Eleven Gold Star Post. He had been ill four months.
Besides his father he leaves his wife, the former Florence Mach, whom he 
married at Two Rivers May 3, 1947; three daughters, Jane, Nancy and Susan, 
and a son, Gary, at home and a sister, Mrs. George Haas, of Elk Grove, Calif.
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be by Eleven 
Gold Star Post at 7 o’clock this Monday evening and where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 31, 1967  P.7
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Two Rivers Pair Pledges Vows Today
Coral, yellow and blue were the colors of the bridal attendants' dresses as
they preceded Miss Florence Marie Mach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mach,
Two Rivers, as she approaced the alter of St. Lukes Catholic church on a 
white carpet to exchange vows with Harry A. Langer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Langer, Two Rivers. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo performed the ceremony at
8 o'clock this morning.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white slipper satin gown,
fashioned with a fitted bodice, round neckline, buttoned down the back to 
where the full skirt was gathered and long leg o'mutton sleeves. A pearl
studded Dutch cap of starched Venetian lace held her finger tip length veil
of imported cobweb illusion in place. Calla lilies formed her bouquet and the
only jewelry she wore was a strand of pearls, a gift from the groom.
Miss Lois Gates was maid of honor and Miss Vivian Linsmeier and Mrs. Richard
Cherney were bridesmaids. Style of the attendants' dresses was identical,
featuring cape sleeves but otherwise fashioned similar to the bride's. All
were made of crepe and were set off with simple matching Dutch bonnets and
matching gloves.
Serving as best man was the groom's cousin, Norbert Langer and Richard Cherney
and Alfred Behrendt served as groomsmen. Ushering duties were assumed by Lester
Mach and George Haas.
The bride's mother chose a blue suit with black accessories and the mother of
the groom a gray suit with blue accessories as they witnessed the wedding. 
Both had coursages of sweetpeas.
Breakfast was served at the home of the bride for the immediate family, dinner
for 60 guests at Kubsch's, Kellnersville, and a reception is being held at the
American hall tonight for 300 guests.
Traveling to points east on their two-week wedding trip, the bride will wear
a brown suit complemented with gold accessories and a corsage of white
carnations.
They will be home to their friends on Jefferson street, Two Rivers, after May
18.
Both were graduated from the Two Rivers high school and Mr. Langer is a 
mechanic at the Langer Bros. garage.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 3, 1947  p.5   


MARTHA LANGER

Mrs. Martha Langer, 64, of 1919-32nd St., Two Rivers, wife of Frank Langer, 
the co-founder of Langer Brothers Garage on Jefferson Street, Two Rivers, died 
Sunday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the 
Rev. John K. Mueller officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Langer, nee Martha Staral, was born July 24, 1900, in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Staral. She was married 
Sept. 8, 1920, at Chicago to Frank Langer, who with his brother, Edward Langer, 
established Langer Brothers at Two Rivers after World War I. She was a member 
of Holy Redeemer Altar Society, American Legion Auxiliary and Columbus Home 
Auxiliary.
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. George K. Haas, of Elk Grove, 
Calif.; a son, Harry, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Anton Otradovec, of Cicero, 
Ill.; a brother, John Staral, of Tucson, Ariz., and 16 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet in a body at 7 p.m. at the 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 19, 1965 P.9


ROSE L. LANGER

Mrs. Edward (Rose) Langer, age 98, of 1040 Pilgrim Way, Green Bay, died Friday, 
January 17, 1997, in Green Bay.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 1997, at St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 200 S. Michigan St., De Pere. Father Anthony 
Dolski will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born January 1, 1899, in the town of Carlton, daughter of the late John 
and Anna (Riha) Stangel. Rose lived most ofher life in Two Rivers and has lived 
in the DePere-Green Bay area since 1979. The former Rose Stangel and Edward 
Langer were married October 26, 1920, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Norman, and 
he preceded her in death August 26, 1969. Rose had been a 50-year member of St. 
Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, and a 50-year member of the church’s Altar 
Society. She was currently a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, De Pere, 
and has been a member of the church’s Ladies Society for more than 10 years.
Survivors include her family, Edward and Lorraine Langer, Door County, Dorothy 
and Edward Connelly, Chicago, Norbert and Vivian Langer, Lakewood, Wis., Paul and 
Patricia Langer, DePere, Laurene and Charles Peterson, Lakewood, Wis.; 31 
grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, five sisters and three 
brothers.
Friends may call at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, De Pere, from 9 a.m. Tuesday 
until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
A special thank you to the patient and compassionate staff at Woodside Lutheran Home.
Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 1997  P. A2
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Marriage of Edward/Rose Langer
Ed Langer of this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Langer and Miss Rose Stangel, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stangel of Carlton were married at St. Joseph's 
Church, village of Norman on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Reverend Father Shimek performed 
the ceremony in the presence of many friends and relatives of the couple. A 
reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride who is popular and 
highly thought of in the community and the newlyweds then departed on a trip. 
The groom is a member of the firm of Langer Bros., garage and auto repair shop. 
He is a graduate of Milwaukee Auto School and has been in business here since 
last spring with every indication of a successful business career.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 28, 1920


ALBERT S. LANGLEY

Albert (Al) Langley, 47, of 2004 29th St., Two Rivers, widely known driver-
salesman in the Manitowoc-Two Rivers area for the past 10 years for the Two
Rivers Beverage Co. died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home at 6:30
p.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Langley, who previously had been in good health, had completed his 
Manitowoc run Tuesday afternoon for his company and died while viewing tele-
vision after having his dinner with his family.
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, Two Rivers,
the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery,
Two Rivers.
Albert Langley was born in Beaver, Wis., on July 5, 1907, a son of the late
Joseph and Mrs. Anna Brault Langley. In his youth he went to Milwaukee where
he was employed for seven years. He came to Two Rivers in 1931, where he was
well known as a banjo player, forming a duo with Alfred Birr in a banjo-
accordion combination.
On Aug. 7, 1938 he married Irene Springstube in Two Rivers. 
Surviving are his wife, mother, and two daughters (private; two sisters, Mrs.
Paul Christ of Milwaukee and Mrs. Joseph Pauze of Two Rivers; and two brothers,
Lawrence and Gale Langley of Two Rivers.
Mr. Langley was a member of Brewery Workers Union Local No. 297.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary
will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 12, 1955  p.17
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REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON PATIENTS COMMITTED TO WISCONSIN GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR
TREATMENT
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to patients committed to
the Wisconsin General Hospital for treatment since the filing of my last report up to 
and including January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Albert Langley, resident of the City of Two Rivers. Committed to Wisconsin General
Hospital on the 15th day of June, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. R.G. Strong.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937  p.17, 18
(Note: They sent seriously ill people here to be treated. The hospital was in
Madison)


IRENE LANGLEY

Mrs. Irene Langley, of 819 York St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at 
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Cyril VanHeeswyk will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Langley, nee Irene Springstube was born at Branch. She had been employed 
at Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1955.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home (Ninth Street entrance) from 7 to 9 
o'clock this Friday evening where a Memorial service will be held at 
8:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 15, 1971
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Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbaneka nd Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, for Mrs. Irene 
Langley of 819 York St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday at Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital. The Rev. Cyril Van Heeswyk officiated and burial was in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Besides two daughters she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Laddie Burmeister 
of Racine; Mrs. William Schmidt, Mrs. John Ploederl and Mrs. Claire Miller, of 
Manitowoc; a brother, August of California, and five grandchildren. Three 
sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 16, 1971


ALBERTINE LANGLOIS

Mrs. Langlois Expires Monday
Ludington relatives have received word of the death Monday of Mrs. Joseph Langlois, 
82, at her home at 4521 Greenview Street in Chicago. Mrs. Langlois, who formerly 
taught school in Ludington was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived 
by a daughter, Mrs. Edith Jones, two sons, Arthur and Roy; three grandchildren, all 
at home and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Christian Thompson of Victory 
Township and Mrs. T.J. Barber, Mrs. Gust Christiansen, Randolph Moriarty, Martin 
Kennedy, Walter Kennedy and Raymond Masse, all of Ludington. Funeral services in 
Chicago will be followed by burial in Two Rivers, Wis.
The Ludington Daily News, Ludington, Mich., Nov. 22, 1949


BENJAMIN LANGLOIS

The remains of Ben Langlois, for twenty-three years a police officer 
in Chicago, who passed away in that city early Thursday morning, were 
brought to this city this morning for burial. The funeral will be held 
Monday morning at St. Luke's Catholic church at nine o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 16, 1930 P.10


ROSE LANGLOIS

Miss Rose Langlois, 85, of 1921 Jackson St., Two Rivers, a member 
of one of the earliest families to settle in Two Rivers, died early 
Friday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital at Manitowoc, where she 
had been a patient for the past two years.
Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 8:30 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. V. Hugo officiating. Burial 
will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
[remainder of obituary cut off on my copy]
Manitowoc Herald-Times – Two Rivers Reporter, Fri. 1 July 1955, page 13, col. 3-4
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Funeral services for Miss Rose Langlois, 86, of 1921 Jackson St., 
Two Rivers, who died at Manitowoc County Hospital early Friday, 
were held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. V. Hugo officiating. Burial was in 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Pallbearers were William Jaeger, Paul Feuerstein, John Weiss, Frank 
Schroeder, Alex LaFleur, and Henry Wiersbach.
Manitowoc Herald-Times – Two Rivers Reporter, Wed. 6 July 1955, page 13, col. 5


ADELINE LA PEAN

In ill health for a long time, Mr. John La Pean, 73, lifelong resident of Two 
Rivers, died at her home early this morning.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Luke’s Catholic 
church, where she had been an active member for many years. The Very Rev. 
Dean C.V. Hugo will officiate. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The 
body is at the Beduhn funeral home where it may be viewed from Saturday night 
until the hour of services.
Mrs. La Pean, nee Olive (sic) Adeline Sanville, was born in Two Rivers on June 14, 
1968, a daughter of the late Delecter and Adeline Sanville, who were among the 
earliest settlers in that community. She was married on October 2, 1916, to John 
La Pean of Two Rivers. 
She is survived by the widower; a step-son, Clarence La Pean of Two Rivers; a 
step-daughter, Mrs. Charles Tomchek, town of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Mary 
Gagnon and Mrs. Henry Glesner, both of Two Rivers; and three brothers, Nelson 
Sanville of Two Rivers, Louis Sanville of Manitowoc and Edward Sanville of Chicago 
For many years, Mrs. La Pean was a member of the Altar society of St. Luke’s 
church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 8, 1942  P.2


HENRY LA PEAN

WOOD CHOPPER DROPS DEAD WHILE AT WORK IN KAUFMAN WOODS
HENRY LE PEAN (sic) IS VICTIM OF HEART ATTACK
Complains of Feeling Ill to Other Workers Just Before Stricken; To Be Buried Here
A heart storke which he suffered while engaged in cutting wood in the Kaufman 
woods near here on Friday afternoon proved fatal to Henry LaPean, 55, of 2107 
Garfield street. He dropped dead from the attack. A few moments before he was 
stricken he complained of feeling ill to his brother-in-law, Steve Caturia and 
Charles Tomcheck, who were working with him in the wood cutting operations.
The deceased had been employed by the Hamilton Co. since coming to Two Rivers 
twelve years ago. Funeral services will probably be held next Tuesday morning 
at nine o'clock from the St. Luke's church, with interment here.
Born at Fond du Lac
Born in Fond du Lac, March 31, 1876, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaPean, 
the family moved to Durand, Wis., several years later. In his early manhood he took 
up his residence in Marinette where he married Hattie Dassey 33 years ago. She 
preceded him in death 28 years ago leaving a son and a daughter. Twenty-two years 
ago he was married to Rose Caturia, who survives him. Two children were born to the 
couple.
Besides his widow he leaves three daughters Mrs. Myrtle Reis, Mrs. LaVerne Scheer, 
Joyce LaPean and a son, Arwin LaPean, all of this city. He also is survived by three 
sisters, Mrs. Nora Caturia, this city, Mrs. Josephine Patraw, of Arkansas and Mrs. 
Fred Rhode, of this city, and three brothers, John LaPean, of this city, Joseph 
LaPean, of Milwaukee, and Emory LaPean of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 20, 1930 P.19


JOHN B. LA PEAN

John LaPean, 77, of 1818 East street, Two Rivers, retired employe of the 
Aluminum Goods Company, died last night at the Two Rivers municipal hospital. 
He had been in failing health for a year.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Beduhn funeral 
home in Two Rivers and at nine o’clock from the St. Luke’s church. Burial 
will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
Mr. LaPean was born in Fond du Lac in 1866 and was employed in a sawmill at 
Marinette for 20 years, moving to Two Rivers in 1917. He retired two years 
ago after 25 years service with the Aluminum Goods company.
On May 19, 1886 he married Delvina Caturia at Durand. She died in 1898. In 
1916 Mr. LaPean married Olive Sanville. She died in 1942.
Survivors are a son, Clarence, of Two Rivers with whom Mr. LaPean made his 
home; a sister, Mrs. Charles Tomcheck of route 1, Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. 
Fred Rhode of Two Rivers; two brothers, Emery of Sheboygan and Joseph LaPean 
of Fond du Lac; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mr. LaPean was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Luke’s Catholic church.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. The rosary 
will be recited Monday evening at 7:45. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 22, 1944  P.2
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[bur. 04-25-1944/age 77 yrs.]


ROSE LA PEAN

Mrs. Rose LaPean, 82, of 3415 Glenwood St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday night 
at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, where she was a patient for eight months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel 
and at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. John K. 
Mueller officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
Mrs. LaPean, nee Rose Catura, was born Aug. 20, 1882, at Durand, Wis., daughter 
of the late Joseph and Marceline Bashaw Catura. She was married in 1908 to Henry 
LaPean at Marinette. Several years later the family moved to Two Rivers where 
Mr. Lapean died in 1930. Mrs. LaPean was an employe of Mirro Aluminum Co. and 
later at Eggers Plywood Co., Two Rivers, retiring in 1946.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Scheer and Mrs. Daniel Lodl, of Two 
Rivers; a brother, Archie Catura, of Meridian, Conn.; a sister, Mrs. Ida LaVoy, 
of Two Rivers; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 4 p.m. Friday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 3, 1965  P.24
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(20 Aug. 1882/June 1965/SSDI)


BLANCHE LAPINE

Young Wife Loses in Fight for Health 
Mrs. Blanche LaPine, wife of Darwin LaPine lost the fight to regain health 
and strength, passing away at Maple Crest sanatorium at Whitelaw Monday, 
death following an illness of many months. The funeral will be held Thursday 
morning with services at 8:30 o’clock at St. Luke’s Catholic church.
Mrs. LaPine, who was Blanche Elliott before her marriage, was born in this 
city March 17, 1908 and was nineteen at her last birthday. Surviving are the 
husband, a son, Darwin, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elliott and four 
sisters, Mrs. Harry Guehlsdorf and the Misses Irene, Ella and Gertrude Elliott, 
all of this city. 
Manitowoc Herald News, May 31, 1927  P.12
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Marriage of Darwin Sr./Blanche LaPine
YOUNGEST MARRIED PAIR
Clarence Elliott, who was searching for his daughter, Blanche, last week, found 
her when notified that she was married at Waukegan to Darwin Lapine, also a minor 
of this city. Both are reported to be 15 years of age which earns them the 
distinction of being the youngest married couple in the city. The parents had 
notified the police to search for the children without success.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 15, 1924


DARWIN LAPINE SR

Darwin LaPean,(sic) 39, a resident of Two Rivers for the past 23 years, died 
at the Municipal hospital late Monday afternoon. He had been in ill health 
for the past several years.
Funeral services will be held from the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home 
in Two Rivers Thursday morning at 8:30 and at 9 o’clock from St. Luke’s 
Catholic church. The Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo will officiate and burial will 
be in Holy Cross cemetery.
Darwin LaPean, a painter by trade, was born in Marinette on April 15, 1903 and 
came to Two Rivers in 1919.
Besides the widow, Wilma Hein LaPean, he is survived by two daughters, Ramona 
and Shirley Ann, and two sons Darwin Jr. and Donald, all at home. His step-
mother Mrs. Rose LaPean of Two Rivers also survives along with three sisters, 
Mrs. Leon Anderes of Green Bay, Mrs. Clarence Scherer, Kohler, and Miss Joyce 
LaPean, Atlanta, Ga. 
The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Wednesday evening at 7:45.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 10, 1942  P.2
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Marriage of Darwin Sr./Blanche LaPine
YOUNGEST MARRIED PAIR
Clarence Elliott, who was searching for his daughter, Blanche, last week, found 
her when notified that she was married at Waukegan to Darwin Lapine, also a minor 
of this city. Both are reported to be 15 years of age which earns them the 
distinction of being the youngest married couple in the city. The parents had 
notified the police to search for the children without success.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 15, 1924


GEORGE A. LAQUE

George A. Laque, 79, of 2501 10th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday evening, March 2, 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday 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 Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Laque was born July 1, 1900, at New London, Wis., son of the late Levi and 
Josephine Bricco Laque. In 1922 he moved to Two Rivers. He was employed at Mirro 
Aluminum Company for 43 years retiring in 1965. He married Magdeline Christoffel 
April 22, 1924, at Two Rivers. Mr. Laque was a member of Senior Citizens and 
Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Magdeline; a son, Harold of Marshfield, Mass., two 
daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Dorothy) Wilson of Hortonville, Wis., and Mrs. Robert 
(Marilyn) Czechanski of Lakewood, Ohio; two brothers, Raymond of Manitowoc and 
the Rev. Abner Laque of Stiles, Wis., 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday 
where a family and Knights of Columbus memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 10, 1980 P.3
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(01 Jul 1900/Mar 1980/SSDI)
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At St. Luke's Church on Tuesday morning Miss Magdaline Christoffel, daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Christoffel, became the bride of George Laque, a son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Levi Laque. Rev. Littel performed the ceremony at which Clement Christoffel 
and Miss Norma Fate were the attendants. After a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. 
Laque will take up their residence on the south side.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 24, 1924


MAGDALEN C. LAQUE

Magdalen C. Laque, age 97, of 2501 10th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday night, 
February 15, 2001, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Monday, February 19, 2001, at St. Mark 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be Rev. Larry Seidl with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Magdalen was born May 8, 1903, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and 
Margaret Trester Christoffel. She attended St. Luke Parochial School in Two 
Rivers. On April 22, 1924, she married George Laque at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1980. Mrs. Laque was employed 
at Manitowoc Shipbuilding during World War II and later worked in the office at 
Hamilton Industries until her retirement. She was a member of the Ladies of St. 
Marks. She enjoyed doing her yard work and gardening around the house.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Dorothy Wilson, Two Rivers, 
Marilyn (Robert) Czechanski, Lakewood, Ohio; 29 grandchildren; 24 great-
grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren including her special great-great-
granddaughter, Stefanie Pantzlaff; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Harold Laque; one 
granddaughter, Lyne Wilson; her son-in-law, Melvin Wilson; two sisters, Clara 
Shimek and Frances Hoffman; one brother, Clem Christoffel.
Friends may call at St. Mark Catholic Church after 10 a.m. Monday until the time 
of Mass at 12 Noon. There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
The Deja & Marin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family extends a very sincere thank you to all the nurses of the VNA Hospice 
Program especially Edie for all the loving care and concern given to Magdalen 
over the past several months.
Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 2001 P. A6
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(08 May 1903/15 Feb 2001/SSDI)


OCTAVIA C. LAQUE

Octavia C. Laque, age 93, of the St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
March 20, 1993, at the home.
Funeral Services will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1993, at the Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Concelebrating the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev.'s Clement LePine and David Ruby with burial to follow 
in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born April 4, 1899 in Pound, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and 
Margaret Dupuis LePine. She married Raymond L. Lauqe (sic) on October 21, 1919, 
at the St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers and he preceded her in death on 
August 14, 1980. The couple resided in Two Rivers for 44 years prior to moving 
to Manitowoc in 1963 and in 1969 the couple celebrated their Golden wedding 
Anniversary, she was a charter member of the St. Mark's Catholic Church and the 
St. Mark's Altar Society of Two Rivers.
Survivors include a daughter, Sister Marie Laque C.S.A., Two Rivers; a son and 
daughter-in-law, Leo and Lucille Laque, Two Rivers; four brothers, Louis LePine, 
Francis, LePine, Edward LePine, all of Milwaukee, and Father Clement LePine, 
Menomonee, (sic) Mich. Also surviving is a sister, Sister Regis LePine, Evanston, 
Ill.; three grandchildren, Kristy Knauer, Daniel and Dennis Laque; and two great 
grandchildren, Robert Knauer and Brianna Laque. She was preceded in death by 
four brothers, six sisters and three sisters-in-law.
Friends may call at the Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Wednesday afternoon from 
2 p.m. until the time of services at 4 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 1993 P. A2
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(4 Apr. 1899/20 Mar. 1993/SSDI)
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Marriage of Raymond/Octavia Laque
Raymond Laque and Octavia Lepine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lepine were 
married Tuesday morning at St. Luke's church in the presence of a large gathering. 
Attending couples were George Laque of Hortensville and Miss Laura Lepine and Miss 
Anna Bricco of Bear Creek and Bernard Neumann. A wedding celebration followed at 
the home of the bride participated in by many friends and relatives. They will 
reside here where the groom is employed in the Aluminum industries.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 23, 1919


RAYMOND L. LAQUE

Raymond L. Laque, 82, of 4105 Wagon Wheel Rd., Manitowoc, died Thursday night, 
Aug. 14, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Churhc, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Laque was born Feb. 6, 1898, at Bear Creek, Wis., son of the late Levi and 
Josephine Bricco Laque. He was married to Octavia C. Lapine Oct. 21, 1919, at 
St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, by the Rev. Monsignor Hugo. The couple 
resided in Two Rivers for 44 years prior to moving to Manitowoc in 1963. They 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1969. Mr. Laque had been employed 
at Mirro Corporation, Plant No. 1 of Two Rivers for 44 years and also at Manitowoc 
Shibuilding (sic) Inc. during World War II. For 75 years he had beeen (sic) a 
member of Catholic Order of Foresters.
Survivors include his wife, Octavia, a daughter, Sister Marie Laque of the con-
gregation of St. Agnes, presently serving as secretary of Floriean School of West 
Milwaukee; a son and daughter-in-law, Leo and Lucille Laque of Two Rivers; a 
brother, the Rev. Abner S. Laque of Stiles, Wis., and three grandchildren (private). 
A brother, George, a half-brother, Theodore and a half-sister, Mary preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sudnay, where a prayer 
service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1980 P.3
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(06 Feb 1898/Aug 1980/SSDI)
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Marriage of Raymond/Octavia Laque
Raymond Laque and Octavia Lepine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lepine were 
married Tuesday morning at St. Luke's church in the presence of a large gathering. 
Attending couples were George Laque of Hortensville and Miss Laura Lepine and Miss 
Anna Bricco of Bear Creek and Bernard Neumann. A wedding celebration followed at 
the home of the bride participated in by many friends and relatives. They will 
reside here where the groom is employed in the Aluminum industries.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 23, 1919


ELDRED W. LAROSE JR   (d. Dec. 1974)

Eldren (sic) LaRose Jr., 52 of 3812 E. Kleiforth Ave. Cudahy, died Wednesday 
at Trinity Hospital, Cudahy.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Sylvester Church at Cudahy 
with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. LaRose was born Nov. 18, 1922, son of the late Eldren LaRose Sr., and Lois 
Rowe LaRose. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He married Bernetta Ragen 
in 1961 in Michigan. He had been employed for Milwaukee Railroad Co.
Survivors include his wife; four children, Patrick Tetzlaff, of Green Bay, Mrs. 
Jerome (Diane) Radl, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Randy (Janet) Kehoe and Mrs. Kenneth 
(Sharon) Clayton, of Cudahy; his mother, Mrs. Eldren LaRose Sr., of Two Rivers; 
a brother, William, of Mishicot and a sister, Mrs. Richard Novak of Sheboygan.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers from 1 to 
3 p.m. Saturday preceding the graveside service. Ryczek Funeral Home, Cudahy, 
is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 12, 1974  P.3
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[Eldren W., LaRose Jr.]


ELDREN LAROSE    (d. Jan. 1974)

Eldren W. LaRose Sr., 73, of 1015 Margaretha St., Two Rivers, retired Mirro 
Aluminum Co. employe, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. La Rose was born June 16, 1900, at Sheboygan, son of the late Charles and 
Lena Dietrich LaRose. When he was an infant the family brought him to Chippewa 
Falls. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1920. He married Lois Rowe at St. 
Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, Oct. 24, 1919.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Novak of Sheboygan, 
two sons, Eldren Jr., of Cudahy and William, of Mishicot, a brother, George, of 
Two Rivers and six grandchildren. A daughter and three brothers preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 30, 1974  P.23
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(17 Jun 1900/Jan 1974/SSDI)


LOIS LAROSE

Lois E. LaRose, 86, of 1706 S. 25th St., Sheboygan, a former Two Rivers resident, 
died Monday afternoon, June 6, 1988 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral 
services will be 10 am Thursday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. 
Gary Crevier will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. LaRose was born August 7, 1901 at Pound, Wisconsin. She was married to 
Eldren W. LaRose, October 24, 1919 at St. Luke Church, Two Rivers. Mrs. LaRose 
was a former member of Ladies of St. Marks.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William and Bette LaRose of Mishicot; 
a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Richard Novak of Sheboygan; 6 grandchildren, 
5 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by 
her husband in 1974, a daughter, Eloise, a son, Eldren Jr., and a brother.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm 
Wednesday where a parish memorial service will be at 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., June 7, 1988, page 14


LEONARD C. LARSEN

Leonard C. Larsen, age 68, of 2710 42nd St., Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, 
July 28, 1997, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 1997, at Klein & 
Stangel Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Rev. William 
O'Brien will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, where military rites will be accorded by members 
of the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion Posts.
Leonard was born December 25, 1928, in Denmark, Wis., son of the late Harvey C. 
and Anna M. Hansen Larsen. He served in the United State Army Medical Corp. in 
Germany from 1950 until 1952. On September 5, 1953, he married the former Marion J. 
Novak at St. John's Catholic Church in Krok. Mr. Larsen was retired from the Mirro 
Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Marion Larsen, Two Rivers; three sons and two daughters-
in-law, Dana and Louise Larsen, Two Rivers, Dale and Sandra Larsen, Manitowoc, 
Dennis Larsen, Terre Haute, IN.; three grandchildren, Greg, Sonya, and Corina; one 
brother and sister-in-law, Harley and Vicky Larsen, Green Bay; two sisters and one 
brother-in-law, Jane (Larsen) Werner, Green Bay, Retha (Larsen) Lester Lewins, Green 
Bay; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Ed (Stella) Novak, Kewaunee; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call on Wednesday at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. A prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Leonard will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 1997 P. A2

MARION J. LARSEN

Two Rivers, Wisconsin - It is with great sadness that Marion J Larsen, age 89, of Two Rivers, died Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017, at Maritime Gardens, Manitowoc.
Marion was born on May 13, 1928, in Kewaunee, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Stella (Karolewski) Novak. She was married to the late Leonard C. Larsen on September 5, 1953 at St. John's Catholic Church in Krock. They were married for 43 years. Marion retired from Mirro Corporation.
Survivors include her three sons: Dana Larsen and special friend Jane Leitner, Two Rivers; Dale and Sandra (Schmitt) Larsen, Manitowoc; and Dennis and Lori (Correll) Larsen, Terre Haute, Ind; Four grandchildren: Greg Schmitt, Manitowoc; Corina Larsen, Two Rivers; Cory Larsen, Two Rivers, and Andrew Larsen, Terre Haute, Ind; Three great-grandchildren. Kieran, Kali, and Kaysen Schmitt, Manitowoc; Two sister-in laws, Jane Werner, Green Bay; and Retha Lewins, Green Bay; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.
Services will be held Thursday, January 4, 2018 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish in Two Rivers. Friends may call Thursday at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30. Rev. Tom Reynebeau will be officiating with burial to follow services at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Maritime Gardens and would like to thank Compassus Hospice for their excellent care.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the Larsen family with funeral arrangements.
Marion was adored by her sons and family. She loved polka music, dancing and being with friends. Marion will be missed by all.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis., January 2, 2018

ALBERTINE LARSON

Albertine Larson, 85, of 1209 Victory Street, Two Rivers, died Thursday,
June 27, 1991, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two
Rivers. Rev. David Beaudry will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery,
Two Rivers.
She was born at Coleman, Wis., on October 26, 1905, daughter of the late
Wilfred and Denise Morreau Lesperance. She married Paul Larson on February 11,
1929, at St. Mark Catholic Church. She operated a sawmill for the commercial
fishermen in the 1940's and also owned and operated a restaurant in the 1950's.
She was a member of Ladies of St. Marks's.
Survivors include her husband, Paul; a son, Brother Samuel Larson of Beach, 
N.D.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lucille and Eugene Honzik of DePere, 
Jo Ann and Carroll Carle of Two Rivers, Ramona and Tom Boutwell of Two Rivers; 
11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a
grandchild, six sisters and five brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to
8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, June 29, 1991 p.B6
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(Albertine Larson/26 Oct 1905/27 Jun 1991/SSDI)


JAMES LARSON

James Leo Larson, 3 day old infant of 1711A 23rd Street, Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday, January 21, 1987 at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. 
Funeral services were held this Thursday morning at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith officiated with burial at Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
James was born January 18, 1987 at Two Rivers, son of Todd Boutin and Lisa Larson. 
Survivors include his parents; his maternal grandparents, Dolores Larson of Two 
Rivers and Orlis Larson of Francis Creek; his maternal great grandmother, 
Josephine Wachowski of Manitowoc and a brother, Michael Sittman of Manitowoc. He 
was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Anna and Leo Boutin. 
Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home of Two Rivers was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Jan. 22, 1987 page 18


PAUL LARSON

Paul A. Larson, age 90, a resident of North Ridge Medical and 
Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 1209 Victory St., 
Two Rivers, died Saturday evening, September 2, 1995, at North 
Ridge.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 
1995, at St.Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry, with 
burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Paul was born February 24, 1905, 12 miles south of Rhinelander, 
son of the late Paul and Edna Barker Larson. He attended grade 
school in the Rhinelander area. On February 11, 1929, he married 
Albertine Lesperance at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
She preceded him in death June, 1991. Mr. Larson was employed at 
Hamilton Industries for a number of years, he also owned and 
operated Larson Standard Service Station and Restaurant for 11 
years. Paul designed and manufactured the first fish box in Two 
Rivers used by commercial fishermen. He also wrote the original 
words to the song "On Blueberry Hill". His hobbies included fishing, 
hunting, woodworking and painting autos in his garage.
Survivors include one son, Brother Sameuel L. Larson, S.D.S., Deacon 
of Beach, N.D.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lucille and 
Eugene Honzik, DePere, JoAnn Carle, Two Rivers, Ramona and Thomas 
Boutwell, Two Rivers; 11 grandchilren; 25 great-grandchildren; two 
brothers and one sister-in-law, Edward Larson, Hendrson, Nev., 
Robert and Ardith Larson, Rhinelander; five sisters and one brother-
in-law, Edla Millen, Racine, Eva Millien, Marathon, Fla., Ellen 
Amelse, Rhinelander, Joyce and Roger VanStrydonk, Tomahawk, Ruth 
Sachse, Rhinelander; one aunt, Ruth Nielson, Rhinelander. Besides 
his parents and his wife he was preceded in death by two grandsons; 
one brother, four sisters.
Freinds may call at St. Mark's Catholic Church, after 9 a.m. Wednesday, 
untill (sic) the time of service.
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with 
the funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 5, 1995 P. A2
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(24 Feb 1905/02 Sep 1995/SSDI)


ANN M. LASKER

Ann (Nebel) Lasker, age 81, of Isanti, Minn., died Friday morning, September 2, 
1994.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, September 6, 1994, in Isanti, Minn.
Graveside Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 1994, at Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, with the Rev. Leo J. Schmitt officiating.
She was born January 8, 1913, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Adam and Agnes 
Schmidt Nebel. She married Vernon Lasker and he preceded her in death July 18, 
1992.
Survivors include one sister, Helen Rezachek of Two Rivers; five daughters, two 
sons; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded 
in death by three brothers, Adam of Manitowoc, George of Two Rivers, Clarence of 
Chippewa Falls; one grandson and one brother-in-law, Adolph Rezachek.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the famiy with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 1994 P. A2


MARY LAST

Mrs. Rudolph (Taunte) Last, 91, died Thursday morning at the St. Mary Home, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church. Burial 
will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Last was born March 1, 1865, at Two Creeks, daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Frank Blaha, early Manitowoc County pioneers.
Mary Blaha was married in 1883 to Rudolph Last and the couple farmed in the 
area until Mr. Last died 58 years ago. Since then she had resided with a sister, 
Mrs. John Schultz, at Two Rivers until August of 1935 when she entered St. Mary 
Home. Mrs. Last was known as "Taunte" to her friends. A son, Ralph, a veteran 
of World War I, died in 1942.
She is survived by a son, Archie of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Schultz of Two 
Rivers; a brother, Wencil Blaha of Two Rivers, four grandchildren and nine great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:45 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 8, 1956 P.25


EVERETT F. LAU

Everett F. Lau, 80, of 1413 23rd St., Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, 
July 22, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Lau was born April 28, 1902, at Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Fred and 
Ruth Simon Lau. He married Julia LeClair, March 3, 1926, at Milwaukee. Mr. 
Lau was employed at Manitowoc Company from 1936? until he retired as a 
machine shop foreman in 1968. In his early years he was an engineer on the 
Lakers. Mr. Lau was a member of Knights of Columbus council No. 1957 of Two 
Rivers, a member of Rev. Frances Simino fourth degree assembly 1220, men of 
St. Luke and the senior citizens.
Survivors include his wife, Julia, three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard F. 
and Mary of Manitowoc, Everett J. and Lois of ilwaukee and John B. and 
Margaret of Wheaton, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Helen) Fencl of Two Rivers; 
three brothers, Charles Lau of Sturgeon Bay, Clarence Lau of Green Bay and 
Harry Londu of Sturgeon Bay; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 
3 p.m. Sunday, Parish memorial service, 7 p.m. Sunday. The Knights of Columbus 
will take part in the memorial service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 24, 1982
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(28 Apr 1902/Jul 1982/SSDI)


JULIA LAU

Julia Lau, age 89 of 1413 23rd Street, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, passed away May 6, 
1986 at North Ridge Care Center of Manitowoc, WI. She was born June 23, 1896 at 
Two Creeks; daughter of the late Charles and Olive (Gauthier) LeClair. She was 
married to Everett F. Lau March 3, 1926 at Milwaukee, Wi. He preceded her in 
death in 1982. Mrs. Lau was a member of Ladies of St Lukes; Women's Catholic 
Order of Foresters; Two Rivers Senior Citizens and V.F.W. Auxiliary.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Richard F. (Mary) of Manitowoc, 
WI; Everett J. (Lois) of Milwaukee, WI and John B. (Margaret) of Wheaton; a 
daughter and son-in-law Helen (Jack) Fencl of Two Rivers, WI; a brother Wilbur 
LeClair of Sun City, AZ; four sisters: Jennie Frasch of Oconto, WI; Mae Buyeske 
of Milwaukee, WI; Cele Wolf of Two Rivers, WI and Olive Schultz of Milwaukee, WI; 
11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded 
in death by five brothers and two sisters. 
Visitation at Klein & Stengel, Inc. Funeral Home of Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm, 
where a parish memorial service will be at 7 pm. Funeral services will be 10 am 
Friday at St Luke Catholic Church of Two Rivers, The Rev. Greg Smith will officiate 
and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, May 7, 1986
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(23 June 1896/May 1986/SSDI)


ARTHUR LAURENT

Arthur Laurent, 76, of 1921 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, 
died Thursday, March 16, 1989, at Two Rivers Community 
Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10am Monday at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and 
burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Laurent was born March 18, 1912, at Algoma, Wisconsin, 
son of the late Louis and Merence Guelette Laurent.  He 
attended grade school and High School at Algoma.  He 
married Clarissa Langlois, June 8, 1935, at Waukegan, Ill. 
Arthur was employed at Paragon Electric Company in the 
Production Control Department. He was an avid sportsman 
and outdoors man. Arthur was active with Manitowoc Pistol 
and Rifle Club and was the first President of Rogers Street 
Fishing Village.
Survivors include his wife, Clarissa, fours sons and three 
daughters-in-law, Bill and Janet of Piedmont, California, 
Michael and Lettie of Washington, D.C., Richard and Janice 
of Two Rivers and Tom of Lomita, California; a brother, 
Rufus Laurent of Algoma and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers, 4pm to 8pm Sunday, where a memorial service will 
be at 7pm.
Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1989
(March 18, 1912/March 16, 1989)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[bur. 03-20-1989/age 76 yrs.]
            

CLARISSA M. LAURENT

Clarissa M. Laurent, age 83, of 1921 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, 
died Thursday afternoon, January 13, 1994, at the Wright Home, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 7pm Tuesday at the Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapel, Deacon Kenneth Coenen will officiate. Burial 
will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born July 22, 1910, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
William (Husky) and Clara Racine Langlois. She attended St. Luke 
Parochial School and graduated with the class of 1928 from 
Washington High School. She was a member of St. Luke Catholic 
Church, and a former member of the Ladies Society of St. Luke's. 
On June 8, 1935, she married Arthur Laurent at Waukegan, Ill. 
He preceded her in death March 16, 1989.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Bill and 
Janet, Piedmont, Calf., Michael and Lettie, Fernandina Beach, Fla., 
Richard and Janice, Two Rivers, Thomas, Long Beach, Calf.; six 
grandchildren, Cynthia, Daniel, Christine, Mark, Michelle, Jackie; 
four great grandchildren, Hailey, Cassia, Graham, Jimmy.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel after 
5 pm on Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 14, 1994 p.A2
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CORDELIA LAURENT

Mrs. Cora Laurent, 92, formerly of 2217 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday night at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Laurent, nee Cora Dupuis, was born April 28, 1879, at Coleman, 
daughter of the late Louis and Celestine Baudry Dupuis. She was married 
to Max Laurent at Coleman in 1896. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1913. 
Mr. Laurent died in 1936. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the 
Ladies of St. Luke and had been an early member of the Senior Citizens of 
Two Rivers.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Oliver (Angeline) Pilon, Mrs. Al 
(Josephine) Kumbalek, Mrs. Frank (Genevieve) Kopetsky and Mrs. Herbert 
(Estelle) Heili, of Two Rivers; a son, Mitchell, of Two Rivers, and 27 
grandchildren and 55 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Friday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. The VFW Auxiliary 
will also conduct services Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 27, 1972
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(28 Apr. 1879/Jan. 1972/SSDI)


EDWARD LAURENT

Deaths: Edward Laurent, 63, Two Rivers, father of Edward Laurent Jr., of Orange, 
Texas, formerly of Appleton.
Appleton Post Crescent, Wed., Dec. 1, 1976 page 2
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(24 May 1910/Nov 1976/SSDI)


ETHEL O. LAURENT

Ethel O. Laurent, age 89, of 2318 12th Street, Two Rivers, died early Saturday 
Aug. 3, 2002 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002 at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, E. Park Street, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
service will be the Rev. David Scherbarth with burial to follow in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Ethel was born on June 2, 1913 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Paul and 
Agnes Havel Heldt. She married Mitchell Laurent on December 30, 1943 in Two 
Rivers. Mitchell preceded her in death on March 9, 1993. Ethel was a long time 
employee at Mirro Aluminum Company. She enjoyed spending time with her extended 
family, playing cards with friends and dinning out.
Survivors include one sister: Dora Sommers, Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, their 
families, neighbors and special friends. Ethel was preceded in death by one 
brother, Kenneth Heldt and one sister, Doris Kappelman.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, 
Aug. 5, 2002 at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, 1420 22nd Street, Two Rivers. 
Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on 
Tuesday Aug. 6, 2002 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, August 4, 2002 P. A6
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(02 Jun 1913/03 Aug 2002/SSDI)


IRENE E. LAURENT

Irene Laurent, 69, of 2717 School St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning Aug. 22, 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel and 
10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher 
will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Lauren was born Feb. 26, 1912, at West Allis, WI, daughter of the late John 
and Mary Peniska Mach. She was married to Clarence Laurent in 1933. Mrs. Laurent 
was a member of Senior Citizens Two Rivers.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Judy) Batcheldar (sic) of Two Rivers. 
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren and a daughter, Nancy in 1942.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 
a.m. Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, August 23, 1981 P. 3
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correction
Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Laurent, 69, of 2717 School St., Two Rivers, who 
died Saturday, will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 10 
a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will 
officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Judy) Batchelder of Two Rivers and two 
grandchildren. A daughter, Nancy, preceded her in death in 1942. It was inadvertently 
stated in Sunday's obituary that two grandchildren preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 8:30 a.m. Tuesday until the 
service at 9:30 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 24, 1981 P. 3
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[bur. 08-25-1981/age 69 yrs.]
(26 Feb 1912/Aug 1981/SSDI)


JANET M. LAURENT

Janet M. Laurent, 71, of 1816 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday, 
June 28, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10 am Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. 
Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Laurent was born February 27, 1918, daughter of the late John and 
Barbara Perdzocka Taddy. She married Edward J. Laurent, November 24, 1934 
at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death November 23, 1976. Mrs. Laurent 
worked at Mirro Corporation for many years. She was a member of Ladies of 
St. Luke.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Ramona Laurent 
Sr. of Manitowoc, Claude and Audrey Laurent of Two Rivers and Edward and 
Beverly Laurent of Weyauwega; a daughter and son-in-law, Marge and Ted 
Soucoup of Two Rivers; a brother and sister-in-law, Claude and Elaine Taddy 
of Two Rivers; a sister and brother-in-law, Leonis and Harley Brice of Ft. 
Lauderdale, Florida; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sarah Laurent of 
Two Rivers, Snobie and Matt Krummel of Two Rivers and Leona and Randall 
Coppens of Milwaukee; 18 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 21 great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm 
to 8 pm Friday, where a parish memorial service will be at 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., June 29, 1989 page B8
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[Jeanette M. Laurent]
(27 Feb 1918/28 Jun 1989/SSDI)


MARIE LAURENT

Dies at Home
Marie Laurent, thirteen year old daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Max Laurent, died 
at her home at 2207 Jefferson Street Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock of spinal 
menegitis from which she has suffered for a few weeks. She was born on 
December 4, 1912 at Coleman Wisconsin. About twelve years ago she came to this 
city with her parents. She was a student at St. Luke's school from where she 
would have graduated next month. Besides her parents she leaves to mourn her 
loss three brothers and seven sisters. Clarence, Mitchell and Robert who live 
at home. Mrs. Bernard Zeman, Mrs. Oliver Pilon, Mrs. A. Kumbalek and Mrs. Frank 
Kopetsky of this city and Rose, Luella and Estelle who also are at home. The 
funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Luke's church. 
Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating and burial will be at Holy Cross cemetary (sic).
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, May 17, 1926 P. 5


MAX LAURENT

HEART STORKE PROVES FATAL
Max Laurent Succumbs At His Home, Here
TWO RIVERS (Special)-A heart stroke which he suffered at 7:15 this morning 
proved fatal to Max Laurent, 59, veteran employe of the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing company at his home at 2217 Jefferson street.
Mr. Laurent had been suffering with heart trouble for the last nine months and 
he was forced to retire from active work.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 from the home and at 9 
o'clock at St Luke's Catholic church, with the Very Rev. Dean c.V. Hugo 
officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The body will be taken 
to the residence from the Klein and Stangel, Inc. funeral home at 2 o'clock 
Thursday afternoon, where the rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock Friday night.
Born in Quebec, Canada, March 26, 1877, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Max 
Laurent, Sr. Mr. Laurent was brought to this country by his parents when he was 
two years old. The family settled in Menominee, Michigan. After 13 years in the 
Michigan city the family moved to a farm at Coleman, Marinette county.
Mr. Laurent was married at Coleman to Miss Cora Dupuis 40 years ago. Sixteen 
years later the family moved to this city where Mr. Laurent resided since. For 
many years he was employed as an engineer at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing 
company.
Surviving Mr. Laurent are his widow, seven daughters, Mrs. Bernard Zeman of this 
city, Mrs. Olvier Pilon of Green Bay, Mrs. Al Kumbalek of this city, Mrs. David 
Bretthauer of Menasha, Mrs. Frank Kopetsky, Mrs. Charles Maigatter Jr., and Mrs. 
Herbert Heill, all of this city, and three sons, Clarence of this city, and 
Mitchell and Robert Laurent at home. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Marie 
Long of Flint, Michigan, Mrs. Emma Martin of Coleman and Mrs. Margaret Rouse of 
Milwaukee, two brothers Samuel and Joseph Laurent of Cadillac, Michigan, and 14 
grandchildren.
Mr. Laurent was a member of the Cocobola camp of the Modern Woodmen of America.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 26, 1936 P. 9


MITCHELL P. (MITCH) LAURENT

Mitchell P. Laurent, age 84, of 2318 12th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday
evening March 9, 1993, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, at St. Marks'
Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. David Beaudry will officiate at the 
Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery,
Two Rivers.
He was born September 24, 1908, at Kohlman, Wis. son of the late
Max and Cordelia Dupuis Laurent. He moved to Two Rivers with his
family in 1913. He served in the United States Airforce during World
War II and on December 30, 1943, he married the former Ethel O.
Heldt. He was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Company, for
many years until his retirement in 1974. Mitch was very active in area
sports. He was a charter member for the First Fast Pitch Softball 
League, Slow Pitch League, Baseball and Basketball Leagues, which
were sponsored by the Two Rivers Recreation Department, in Two
Rivers in the late 1920's. He played on numerous championship teams
in these leagues. He played baseball with the old Polar Bear team, in
the old State League, played for Rockwood in the Manitowoc County
League, Menchalville in the N.E.W. League and Hebel's Corners. He
played football for one year with the old Rambler team. Bowling was
his best sport he was president of the Two Rivers Bowling Association
for 34 years and one of the top bowlers in Two Rivers for a number of
years often having the highest average in Two Rivers. He participated
in National ABC tournaments, numerous state tournaments and 54
Two Rivers Bowling Association Tournaments. He was a member of the
Two Rivers Eagles since 1951, historian for the Two Rivers Branch of
the International Order of Owls, historian for a number of years for the
Twenty Grand Club, secretary of the Manitowoc County Old Timers
Baseball Association for 26 years, a member of St. Joe's Club, the
Hamilton Goodfellowship Club, and the Two Rivers Senior Citizens.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel, Two Rivers, a sister-in-law, Beverly 
Laurent, Appleton; a special friend, Pat Day, Two Rivers, many nieces, 
nephews other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in 
death by eight sisters, and two brothers.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 11, where there will be a prayer service at 6:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, March 10, 1993
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(24 Sep 1908/09 Mar 1993/SSDI)


NANCY C. LAURENT

In Tisch Mills news:
Nancy, eight-year-old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Laurent of Two Rivers, 
died at the municipal hospital Monday afternoon after a short illness.
She became sick Saturday afternoon and was removed to the hospital early Sunday 
morning when her condition became grave.
Nancy was born at Two Rivers on March 19, 1936 (sic). She is survived by her 
parents and a three-year-old sister, Judith.
Private funeral services were held from the Beduhn Funeral Home at 1:30 this 
afternoon. The Very Rev. C.V. Hugo gave the blessing. Interment was in Holy Cross 
Cemetery.
A Requiem High Mass will be sung by the Very Rev. Hugo at St. Luke's church at 9 
o'clock Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 9, 1942 P. 2
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Mrs. Frank Roidt, Dorothy Roidt, Mrs. Jimmie Valenta and Mrs. F. Fencl visited 
the bereaved family of Clarence Laurent, Two Rivers. Nancy Laurent passed away 
after a severe illness at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 10, 1942 P. 13


DEBORAH D. LAURIN

Deborah D. Laurin, 24, of 1711 East St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning in 
Two Rivers Community Hospital of Injuries received in a traffic accident. 
Funeral services will be 1 pm Tuesday in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Miss Laurin was born Nov. 1, 1953 in Two Rivers, daughter of Kenneth and Lois 
Karl Laurin. She had been employed with Hamilton Industries of Two Rivers.
Survivors include her parents of Two Rivers; three brothers, Mark, Paul and 
Andrew at home; two sisters, Mrs. John (Catherine) LeClair of Two Rivers and 
Mrs. Michael (Susan) O'Loughlin of Denver, Colo.; paternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Jeffery Laurin of Two Rivers and maternal grandfather, George Karl of 
Escanaba, Mich.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home after 3 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Sept. 18, 1978 page 3


GARY H. LAURIN

Gary H. Laurin, age 67, a Manitowoc resident passed away peacefully on Friday, 
December 20, 2013 at his residence.
Gary was born on April 11, 1946 in Two Rivers, son of the late Jeffery Laurin 
and Josephine (Korinek) Laurin. He graduated from Washington High School with 
the class of 1964 and he joined the U.S. Army reserves, and served during 
Desert Storm. Gary served his country for 27 years. On July 2, 1966 he married 
Lucja A. Bujnowski at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was employed 
with Mirro Company for 36 years, retiring as a Shipping Clerk. A lifelong Packer 
fan, Gary enjoyed sharing happiness with each score with the neighbors loudly. 
He received his season tickets this season, after waiting 42 years, unfortunately 
with his illness he was not able to enjoy his ticket. Gary enjoyed hunting and 
fishing.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was also preceded in death by his five brothers and two sisters-in-law: 
Kenneth and Lois, Donald, Richard and Artis, Russel and Edward Laurin; one 
brother-in-law: Patrick Antczak and his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Jan 
and Jadwiga Bujnowski.
Funeral Services for Gary will be held on Friday, December 27, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. 
at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo; 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Beaudry with burial at Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military Honors to be accorded by the AMVETS Post 
99 following the funeral service.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, December 27, 2013 from 
9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assising the family with funeral arrangements.
Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
In Lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in Gary's name.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Holy Family Hospice, Cancer Care 
Center as well as St. Francis of Assisi Parish for all of their care and compassion 
shown to Gary and his family during his illness.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2013


JEFFERY J. LAURIN

Jeffery J. Laurin, 73, of 1905 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. Laurin was born Feb. 16, 1906, at Nadeau, Mich., son of the late Wilfred and 
Dina Poquette Laurin. He married Josephine Korinek Jan. 17, 1928, at St. Luke 
Catholic Church. Mr. Laurin was retired from The Metal Ware Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, 10 sons, Gary and Richard of Manitowoc, Leon, John, 
Russell, Kenneth and Donald of Two Rivers, Douglas of Milwaukee, Robert of 
Philadelphia, Pa., and Edwin of Michigan; two daughters, Mrs. Pat (Agnes) Antczak 
of Albany, Ga., and Mrs. John (Rosemary) Frey of Germany; four brothers, Wilber, 
Clifford, Willard and Alphonse of Michigan, 41 grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 
p.m. Thursday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 17, 1979 P. 3
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(06 Feb 1906/Oct 1979/SSDI)


JOSEPHINE LAURIN

Mrs. Josephine Laurin, 75, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Monday morning, 
June 25, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Peter Schroeder will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Laurin, was born May 17, 1909, at Algoma, Wis., daughter of the late Anthony 
and Josephine Deprey Korinek. She was married to Jeffery Laurin, Jan. 17, 1928, 
at St. Luke Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Oct. 16, 1979.
Survivors include 10 sons, Gary and Richard of Manitowoc, Leon, John, Russell, 
Kenneth and Donald of Two Rivers, Douglas of Milwaukee, Robert of Philadelphia 
and Edward of Michigan; two daughters, Mrs. Pat (Agnes) Antczak of Mechanicsburg, 
Penn. and Mrs. John (Rosemary) Frey of Germany; two brothers, Clarence Korinek 
of Two Rivers and Norman Korinek of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Jean Driggers of 
California; 41 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by four brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 4 
o'clock this Tuesday afternoon, where a parish memorial service will be at 7 
o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, June 26, 1984 P. 3
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(17 May 1909/Jun 1984/SSDI)


KENNETH J. LAURIN

Kenneth J. Laurin, age 77, a resident of Marquette Manor and formerly of Harmony 
of Two Rivers, died peacefully early Sunday morning, April 24, 2005, at the Aurora 
Medical Center, with his loving family at his side.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. William G. O’Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Ken was born April 19, 1928 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Jeffery and Josephine 
(Korinek) Laurin. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and Washington High School, 
Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1946. On May 8, 1948, he married Lois Karl 
at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death July 18, 2003. 
Mr. Laurin was employed with the Metal Ware Corporation of Two Rivers for 44 years, 
retiring in 1990. He was a longtime member of St. Luke Catholic Church, where he 
sang with the Resurrection Choir, and was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center. 
Kenny was a longtime softball player and bowler. He also enjoyed biking, walking, 
playing bingo and socializing.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law: Mark and Terry Laurin, Paul 
Laurin, Andrew and Holly Laurin, all of Two Rivers; two daughters and a son-in-law: 
Catherine LeClair and fiance Al Jensen, Denmark; Susan and Michael O’Loughlin, 
Indianapolis, Ind.; 12 grandchildren: (private); seven great-grandchildren: (private). 
He is further survived by nine brothers and sisters-in-law: Donald (Pat) Laurin, 
Russel (Edna) Laurin, Leon (Mary) Laurin, John (Dee) Laurin, all of Two Rivers; 
Richard (Artis) Laurin, Manitowoc; Douglas (Delores) Laurin, Milwaukee; Robert 
(Lillian) Laurin, Philadelphia, Pa.; Gary (Lucy) Laurin, Manitowoc; and Edward 
(Donna) Laurin, Michigan; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Agnes Antezak, Rose 
(John) Frey, all of Florida; one sister-in-law: Doris (William) Teche, Janesville; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive. In addition to his 
parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Laurin; son-in-law, 
John LeClair; sister-in-law, Elaine (Elroy) Buth; brother-in-law, Patrick Antezak; 
one niece and one nephew.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 26, 2005, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by 
Father Bill. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday morning after 9 a.m. 
until the time of Mass at 10 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 25, 2005 


LOIS A. LAURIN

Lois A. Laurin, age 75, a resident of Harmony of Two Rivers, formerly of 1711 
East St., Two Rivers, died peacefully Friday morning, July 18, 2003 at Harmony, 
after a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2003 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 to follow in 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Lois was born May 17, 1928, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late George and 
Delores (Kohls) Karl. She attended St. Mark Parochial School and Two Rivers 
Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1946. On May 8, 1948, she 
married Kenneth Laurin at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple were 
long time members of St. Luke Catholic Church, where Lois was a member of the 
Altar Society, Resurrection Choir and a lector at the church. She was also a 
member of the Two Rivers Senior Center; she enjoyed bike riding; loved to play 
bingo and was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. 
Survivors include her husband: Kenneth; two daughters and a son-in-law: Catherine 
LeClair of Green Bay and special friend, Al Jensen; and Susan and Michael O’Loughlin, 
Indianapolis, Ind.; three sons and two daughters-in-law: Mark and Terry Laurin, Two 
Rivers; Paul Laurin, Manitowoc, and special friend, Michelle Sornson; and Andrew 
and Holly Laurin, Two Rivers; 12 grandchildren: Jodi (Steve) Hanek; John (April) 
LeClair; Justin LeClair and special friend, Ann Maricque; Jeff LeClair and special 
friend, Sarah; Jennifer LeClair; Eric O’Loughlin and special friend, Kari; Matt 
(Lisa) Laurin; Adam Laurin and special friend, Beth; Joshua, Emily, Ian and Erin 
Laurin; six great-grandchildren: Brianna Hanek; John and Morgan LeClair; Gabrielle 
Maricque; Cyan Rain Laurin; and Jordan Szydel. She is further survived by two 
sisters and a brother-in-law: Elaine Buth, Manitowoc; and Doris (William) Teche, 
Janesville; nine brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter: Debra 
Laurin; son-in-law: John LeClair; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Joseph and 
Josephine Laurin; a brother-in-law: Elroy Buth; one nephew: Bill Buth; and one niece: 
Mary Lynn. 
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 
p.m. Sunday, and at the church on Monday, after 12:30 p.m. until the time of Mass 
at 1:30 p.m. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Sunday at the funeral 
home, led by Father Bill.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2003


RACHELLE LAURIN

Rachelle, four months old daughter of Russell and Edna Thompson Laurin of 
1521-23rd St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hosptial.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Klein & 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, Two Rivers.
Besides the parents she leaves two brothers, Russell and Randolph, at home; 
the maternal grandparetns, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Thompson of England; the 
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Laurin of Two Rivers, and paternal 
great grandmother, Mrs. Josephine ????chk of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 5, 1959 P. 11


IDA LAVOY

Mrs. Ida LaVoy, 90, of Two Rivers, died Sunday morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, 
Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 
and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will 
officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. LaVoy, nee Ida Cutura, was born July 16, 1886, in Arkansas, daughter of the 
late Joseph and Clarice Bashaw Cutura. When she was 10 years old the family moved 
to Marinette, where she was married to Harry LaVoy in 1913. He preceded her in 
death in 1957 and she moved to Two Rivers to reside in 1958.
Survivors include a son, Arnold, of Newport News, Va., two grandchildren and 
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 6 to 9 o’clock this Monday 
evening, where a memorial service will be at 7 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald times, September 13, 1976  P. 3
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(16 Jul 1886/Sep 1976/SSDI)


ANNA LAWLER

Mrs. Anna Lawler, 85, formerly of 2006 School St., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
evening, March 27, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Don Becker will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Lawler, nee Anna Vanderbusch, was born June 17, 1894, at Stiles, Wis., 
daughter of the late Frank and Louise Coppens Vanderbusch. She was married to 
Harley Lawler June 28, 1917, at Oconto. The couple moved to Two Rivers in 1925. 
He preceded her in death December, 1971. Mrs. Lawler was a member of Senior 
Citizens of Two Rivers.
Survivors include four sons, Robert, Daniel, Floyd and John of Two Rivers; 
three daughters, Mrs. Gladys McKenna, Miss Betty Lawler, and Miss Ruth Lawler 
of Two Rivers; a brother, Fred Vanderbusch of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. 
Charles Mrotek of Manitowoc; 27 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 
o'clock this Friday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 1980 P.3
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Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Lawler, 85, formerly of 2006 School St., 
Manitowoc, who died Thursday, March 27, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
were held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Churh. The Rev. Don Becker 
officiated and burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Lawler was born June 17, 1894, at Stiles, Wis., daughter of late Frank 
and Louise Coppens Vnderbush (sic). She was married to Harley Lawler, June 28, 
1917, at Oconto, Wis.
Survivors include four sons, Robert, Daniel, Floyd and John of Two Rivers; 
three daughters, Mrs. Gladys McKenna, Miss Betty Lawler, Miss Ruth Lawler of 
Two Rivers; a brother Fred Vanderbush (sic) of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. 
Charles Mrotek of Manitowoc; 27 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by her hsuband in 1971, two daughters, Rose Sorge and 
Helen Walters.
Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 1980 P.3
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(17 June 1894/Mar. 1980/SSDI)


DANIEL LAWLER    (d. 1990)

Daniel H. Lawler, 65 of 2522 36th St., Two Rivers, was called to his eternal 
rest at his home, early Thursday morning, February 1, 1990. Funeral services 
will be 10 am Saturday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Rev. Paul Schumacher 
will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Lawler was born January 21, 1925 in Two Rivers, son of the late Harley and 
Anna Vanderbusch Lawler. He served in the United States Army during World War II. 
He married Beatrice T. Schlies, September 15, 1951 at Tisch Mills. Mr. Lawler 
was employed for many years at Hamilton Industries, retiring in 1978.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Dick Lawler at home; two daughters and a son-
in-law, Barbara and Kenneth Freidenberger of Two Rivers, Shirley Lawler of Mequon, 
Wisconsin; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Floyd and Dorothy Lawler, Robert 
and Esther Lawler, John and Betty Lawler all of Two Rivers; two sisters, Gladys 
McKenna and Ruth Lawler, both of Two Rivers; a granddaughter, Kortney Freidenberger. 
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Rose Sorge, Helen Walters and Betty 
Lawler.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, 9 am until the time of services on 
Saturday. There will be no visitation at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Feb. 1, 1990 page B8
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[bur. 02-03-1990/age 65 yrs.]
(21 Jan 1925/01 Feb 1990/SSDI)


DANIEL M. LAWLER    (d. 2011)

Daniel M. Lawler, age 58, a resident of Village Green East, Two Rivers, died 
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 at the Hamilton Care Center, following a brief battle 
with cancer.
Daniel was born April 3, 1953, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Floyd M. "Buck" 
and Dorothy (Kubsch) Lawler. He attended schools in Two Rivers and was a 1972 
graduate of Washington High School. Danny worked for a few years at Hamilton 
Mfg. Co. in Two Rivers and later worked as a carpenter for his uncle, John 
"Mickey" Lawler and other local contractors. He was a huge sports fan, and 
especially loved the Green Bay Packers. His hobbies included fishing, snowmobiling, 
water skiing and weight lifting. Danny also played several sports over the years 
including football, basketball and softball. While living at Village Green East, 
he enjoyed playing bingo, dartball, and the gatherings with his friends. Danny 
also loved taking walks with his pals, "Buddy" and "Bingo".
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 at the 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506-18th St., Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
service will be the Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with burial of his cremated remains 
to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels 
after 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Danny will be greatly missed by his family, his many friends, and his extended 
family at Village Green East.
Herald Times Reporter, October 2011


DOROTHY LAWLER

Dorothy M. Lawler, age 70, of 2522 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, died late Friday
night, August 22, 2003 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at St.
Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G.O'Brien, with burial
to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Dorothy was born January 1, 1933 in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Wilbert
& Ludmilla (Wotachek) Kubsch. She attended school in Two Rivers, graduating with
the class of 1950 from Washington High School. On October 26, 1951, she married
Floyd "Buck" Lawler at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She was employed
with Crescent Woolen Mills for many years, retiring in 1976. Dorothy enjoyed
swimming, ice skating & gardening, and had a great love for animals.
Survivors include her husband Floyd "Buck" Lawler, two daughters & sons-in-law, 
Kathy & Mike LeClair, Sandy & Dan Shambeau all of Two Rivers; two sons & a 
daughter-in-law. David & Pat Lawler, Two Rivers, and Danny Lawler, Manitowoc; 
three grandchildren, Jamie LeClair, Travis Lawler, & Claire Lawler, and one 
great grandchild, Raven LeClair. She is further survived by three sisters & 
brothers-in-law, Rose & Ray Combee, Kellnersville, Carol & Wayne Dent, Two 
Rivers, and Lorraine & Ron Runge, Mountain, WI; one brother-in-law & two 
sisters-in-law, Mickey (Elizabeth) Lawler, Ruth "Tottie" Lawler, and Beatrice 
Lawler, all of Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends, and a 
very special family pet, "Bingo."
Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer
Site, Two Rivers after 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning until the time of mass at
10 a.m. There will be no visitation this evening.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Lawler family with
funeral arrangements.
The Lawler family extends a special Thank You to the entire staff of the 
Hamilton Memorial Home for the excellent care & compassion shown to our beloved
wife, mother & grandmother, Dorothy Lawler over the past 8 months. Your kindness
will always be remembered.
Herald Times Reporter, August 25, 2003 p.A3
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(Note: Wilbert and Ludmilla are in this same cemetery with the surname of Kupsch)


ELIZABETH LAWLER

Elizabeth F. (Betty) Lawler, 55, of 1805A 20th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday 
morning, Nov. 21, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Don Becker will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Elizabeth Lawler was born June 26, 1926, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
Harley and Anna VanderBusch Lawler.
Survivors include four brothers, Robert, Daniel, Floyd and John all of Two Rivers; 
two sisters, Mrs. Gladys McKenna and Ruth Lawler both of Two Rivers. She was 
preceded in death by two sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home Inc., Two Rivers, from 4 
o'clock this Sunday afternoon. Parish Memorial Service 7:30 o'clock this Sunday 
evening.
Herald Times Reporter, November 22, 1981 P. 3


ESTHER LAWLER

Esther J. Lawler, age 82 of 2709 34th St, Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon, 
May 23, 2003 at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded 
by her loving family. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O’Brien, with burial to 
follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Esther was born Nov. 17, 1920 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank and 
Rose Dombrowski Kwiatkowski. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, and 
Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1938. On 
August 23, 1941 she married Robert “Bud” Lawler in Two Rivers. He preceded her 
in death Sept. 30, 1993. Esther worked various jobs within the City of Two 
Rivers over the years, in addition to being a dedicated wife, mother and 
grandmother. Her charitable works included countless hours of volunteer work 
at the Washington House, and serving as an active member of the Ladies of Holy 
Redeemer for many years. Esther was a faithful member of St. Peter the Fisherman 
Parish; she enjoyed crocheting many afghans for family and friends; she was an 
avid reader and loved animals. She also enjoyed gardening, baking, crossword puzzles, 
and scrabble. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. 
She is survived by her four children, Robert Lawler, Jr. and his wife Diane Vein’e 
of Phoenix, Ariz, Nancy Zinn of Two Rivers, Jim Lawler and his wife JoAnn of 
Huntington Beach, Calif., and Tom Lawler and his wife Tammy of Two Rivers; six 
grandchildren, Chris (Rebecca) Zinn, Heather Zinn, Nick Zinn, Demian Talmo, Ian 
Lawler, and Ireland Lawler; five great grandchildren, Hayden, Gregory, Gabrielle, 
Gavin, and Leighton Zinn. She is further survived by two brothers and sisters-in-
law, Frank (Muriel) Kaye, Cleveland, Ohio, and Jim (Jean) Kaye, Wilmington, Del.; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. 
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 
8 p.m. Tuesday evening. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday, after 
9:30 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 
7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home led by Father Bill. Memorials may be made 
to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish Building Fund. 
The Lawler family extends a heartfelt Thank You to Dr. Lynn Baatz and her special 
staff of Holy Family Cancer Care Center, for all the loving care and kindness 
given. Special Thanks also to the staff of the Hamilton Memorial Home, and Holy 
Family Hospice for the wonderful care extended to our Mother. 
If you look at what you have and count your blessings, you'll be happy. If you 
only look at what you don’t have, you’ll never be happy.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2003 


FLOYD LAWLER

Floyd M. "Buck" Lawler, 81, of 2522 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Thursday afternoon, Jan. 28, 2010, after a short illness, at the Aurora Medical 
Center, surrounded by family.
Floyd was born July 27, 1928, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Harley Edward 
and Anna (Vanderbusch) Lawler. He worked his entire life at the Crescent Woolen 
Mill Co., in Two Rivers, retiring in 1980. He was also a part-time builder, and 
was very proud of having built three homes over his lifetime. Floyd was married 
to Dorothy Kubsch(sic) on Oct. 26, 1951, at St. Luke's Catholic Church. She preceded 
him in death on Aug. 22, 2003. He was a great animal lover, who enjoyed training 
dogs. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and gardening around his home. 
Buck was always there for his family and friends, ready to lend a helping hand. 
He was a great friend to all.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by brothers 
and sisters: Rose Marie Sorge, Helen (Vic) Walters, Betty (Teet) Lawler, Robert 
(Bud) and Esther Lawler, Dan (Pat) Lawler, and Gladys (Dolly) and Sam McKenna.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Road, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to 
follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic 
Church, from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday morning. There will be no Monday evening 
visitation.
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the 
Lawler family with funeral arrangements.
Floyd's family would like to extend special thanks to the "third floor stepdown" 
nursing staff of Aurora Medical Center, who did a wonderful job of caring for 
our Dad.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 31, 2010
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County Clerk Albert Tetzlaff has issued marriages licences to the following
couples:
Floyd Lawler of 2006 School St., Two Rivers, and Dorothy Kupsoh of 2103 Garfield 
St., Two Rivers. They will be married Oct. 27...
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 23, 1951 p.7


GERTRUDE A. LAWLER

Gertrude A. Lawler, 80, a former Two Rivers resident, died Friday morning, 
Aug. 13, at Waukesha, Wis.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Lawler was born April 29, 1902, in the Town of Two Creeks, daughter of the 
late John and Anna Gabriel Frasch. She attended St. Luke parochial School. She 
was a glove knitter for many years at the Friedlander Glove Company, Milwaukee. 
She was married to Howard Lawler, Jan. 24, 1928, at Fairbault, Minn. He preceded 
her in death Dec. 3, 1952 (sic).
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William H. and Constance of Brookfield, 
Wis.; a brother, George Frasch of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Ted Neuenberger of 
Two Rivers, and Mrs. Anton Rasman of Milwuakee; 13 grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 o'clock to 
8 o'clock this Sunday afternoon where a memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1982 P. 3
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[bur. 08-16-1982/age 80 yrs.]
(29 Apr 1902/Aug 1982/SSDI)


HARLEY LAWLER

Harley E. Lawler, 74, of 2006 School St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday night 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Lawler was born Nov. 15, 1898, at Oconto, a son of the late John and Mary 
Murra Lawler. He married the former Anna Vanderbusch at Oconto June 28, 1917. 
The family moved to Two Rivers in 1925 where Mr. Lawler took employment with 
the former Brunner-Schultz Ice Co. The following 22 years he was a foreman at 
the yards of the former Consumers Coal Co. at Two Rivers and for 23 years later 
until his retirement in 1963 he was shop foreman at the Schmitt Lumber Co. He 
was a member of the former St. Luke Holy Name Society and had also been one of 
the members of the former Two Rivers Volunteer Fire Dept.
Besides his wife he leaves five daughters, Mrs. Helen Walters and Mrs. William 
(Rose) Sorge of Manitowoc, Mrs. Gladys McKenna of Two Rivers and the Misses 
Betty and Ruth Lawler at home; four sons, Robert, Daniel, Floyd and John Lawler 
of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Nora Johnson of Green Bay; two brothers, William 
of Oconto Falls and Jack Lawler of Milwaukee, 28 grandchildren and 24 great 
grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Friday where memorial services will be at 7:15 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 14, 1972
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(15 Nov 1898/Sep 1972/SSDI)
[Harley Edward Lawler]


HOWARD W. LAWLER

Howard W. Lawler, 55, of Milwaukee, husband of the former Miss Gertrude Frasch 
of Two Rivers, died at his home in Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 
Milwaukee. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery at Two Rivers.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, William of Milwaukee; his father, William 
Lawler of Fairbault, Minn., and one granddaughter.
Friends may call at the Wendler Funeral Home, Tautonia Avenue and Capitol Drive, 
Milwaukee, until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 3, 1953 P. 29


ROBERT LAWLER

Robert (Bud) Lawler Sr., age 73, of 2709 34th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
morning, September 30, 1993, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 4, at Holy Redeemer Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating with burial in the Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born February 23, 1920, at Oconto, Wis., son of the late Harley and Anna 
VanderBusch Lawler. He attend (sic) St. Lukes Parochial School and Washington 
High School. On August 23, 1941, he married the former Esther Kwiatkowski in Two 
Rivers. He was employed at the Schmitt Lumber Company and Hydra Tool Inc. He 
retired in 1984 after 20 years as a machinist with Hydra Tool.
Survivors include his wife; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Diane 
Lawler, Hales Corners, James and Jo Ann Lawler, Huntington Beach, Calif., Thomas 
and Renee Lawler, Two Rivers; a daughter, Nancy Zinn, Two Rivers; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, John and Bette Lawler, Two Rivers, Floyd and Dorothy Lawler, Two 
Rivers; two sisters, Gladys McKenna and Ruth Lawler, both of Two Rivers; his mother-
in-law and father-in-law, Frank and Rose Kwiatkowski; five grandchildren. Preceded 
in death by a brother, Daniel, three sisters, Rose Sorge, Helen Walters, and 
Elizabeth Lawler.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5-8 p.m. Sunday evening. 
A Memorial Service will be held at 7 a.m. by Father Schumacher. Memorials may be 
made to the cancer fund
Herald Times Reporter, October 1, 1993 P. A2


RUTH M. "TOOTIE" LAWLER

Ruth M. "Tootie" Lawler, of 807 Lowell Street, Two Rivers, died Wednesday 
morning, May 9, 2012 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.
Ruth was born March 6 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Harley and 
Anna (Vander Busch) Lawler. She was a graduate of Washington High School 
with the class of 1953. Ruth retired from Mirro Aluminum Company.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Several nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survive.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and brothers and sisters: Betty, 
Robert, Dan and Floyd Lawler, Rose Sorge, Helen Walters and Gladys McKenna.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012, at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be Rev. Tom Reynebeau. Burial will follow at Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at St. Peter the Fisherman 
Cathoic (sic) Church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assiting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
A sincere thank you to the staff at Aurora BayCare 3rd Floor, I.C.U.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2012


CATHERINE LAYTON

A patient for the past three weeks, Mrs. Catherine Layton, 65, 2123 Roosevelt 
Av., Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Wednesday night. She 
had been employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company at Two Rivers 
for the past 19 years.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Interment will be in 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Layton, nee Catherine Schwers, was born in Two Rivers in 1887, a daughter 
of the late Arnold and Mary Kaiser Schwers.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry Sosnosky of Two Rivers, a grandaughter, 
Mrs. Andrew Hack of Two Rivers, six sisters, Mrs. Edward Meyer, Mrs. Anton 
Swoboda and Miss Lucy Schwers of Two Rivers, Mrs. Fred Radke and Mrs. Percy 
Collett of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Henry Wierzbach of Two Rivers, and a brother, 
Raymond Schwers of Two rivers.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangle Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 
noon on Friday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the 
funeral home at 8:15 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 13, 1952 P. 2