CHARLES W. BERNIER Charles W. Bernier, age 86, of Maribel, died Saturday morning, March 8, 2003 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Michael Ingold will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial of the cremated remains at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Greenstreet. Charles was born April 6, 1916 at Eagleton, Wis., son of the late Albert and Rose Jerome Bernier. He grew up and attended school in Eagleton. On June 3, 1942 Charles was married to the former Lorraine M. Taicher at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1942 to 1945. Charles owned and operated a mink ranch for 21 years and was a rural mail carrier from 1954 until his retirement in 1980. Charles was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Rural Letter Carriers Association. Survivors include his wife: Lorraine of Maribel; two sons and one daughter-in-law, three daughters and one son-in-law, eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, two sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by one brother: Joseph; one sister: Maxine Taicher; one daughter-in-law: Carla Bernier; one granddaughter: Brandy Bernier; and two stepbrothers: Kenneth Blair and Wilfert Blair. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated in his name. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 2003
MARTIN BILY From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1909: Detailed article on the suicide by hanging in Town Franklin of Martin Biley on his 70th birthday.
LEON BLASHKA Leon Blashka, 89, Cooperstown farmer who died on the old homestead, was buried at Greenstreet. A wife and seven sons survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, July 13, 1928 P. 3
ANNA CHARVAT LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF COUNTY DEAD, AGED 62 Mrs. Anna Charvat was born in Kellnersville. Mrs. Anna Charvat, a life long resident of the county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Wanish, 1118 So. Fourteenth street Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness. The body of Mrs. Charvat will be taken to her former home at Larrabee Wednesday afternoon and the funeral will be held there Thursday morning. Mrs. Charvat was 62 years of age having been born at Kellnersville, this county in 1853. Most of her life was spend in and near Kellnersville, but of later years she made her home with her children. Three children survive. Mrs. Wanish, Mrs. John Finnel and Miss Genevieve. Note: Anna was buried at the church cemetery at Green Street next to her husband Wencel. Manitowoc Daily Herald Feb. 15, 1915 p. 1 ********* Last Wednesday afternoon the body of Mrs. Charvat who died at Manitowoc Sunday afternoon was brought to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Finnel, and Miss Genevieve Charvat, there to the St. Wenzel church at Greenstreet Thursday morning. Mrs. Charvat was 62 years of age and lived in Gibson all her life and was very well known. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jos. Wanish, Mrs. J. Finnel, and Miss Genevieve Charvat. Mr. Charvat died 12 years ago. Among the many relatives and friends that attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Wanish and son Wenzel, Miss Rose Wanish, Ed. Hall and Frank Muth of Manitowoc; Mrs. Porcorney and son Frank of Chicago, and Mrs. Emil Sedlacheck of Superior, Mrs. Jos. Ramesh and son Mat of Kewaunee and Ed. Ramesh of Lodi. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 24, 1915, Page 4 ******** Miss Genevieve Charvat, who was here to attend the funeral of her mother, has returned to Valparaiso where she is attending college. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 25, 1915, Page 3
VACLAV CHARVAT From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902: Death last week in Larrabee of 56-yr. old Wenzel Charvat, a well-known resident there. He leaves his widow and 3 children. The funeral was held Friday.
KATERINA CHVALA From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903: Mrs. Catharina Chvata(Chvala) of Cooperstown, whose transfer to the state mental facility in Oshkosh we had reported in last week’s issue, died there Thurs. morning last week. The body was brought back and buried in Cooperstown.
VACLAV DOUBEK Vaclav Doubek/narozen/20 Zari 1861/zemrel/22 Ledna 1894 (stone reads W. Doubek) From the Manitowoc Pilot, January 25, 1894: Wenzel Doubek of Cooperstown died quite suddenly on Monday morning while on his way to the house of a neighbor with whom he was to come to Manitowoc for service on the jury. He was one of the jurors of the circuit court now in session in this city, and started out to walk about a quarter of a mile and dropped dead on the road before reaching his neighbor's house. The evening before, he was quite cheerful and played a game of cards with his brother. He said he would have to retire early as he was required to be in Manitowoc at 9 o'clock the following morning. He was a young married man, and leaves a wife and three children. Heart difficulty was probably the cause of his death.
JULIA FORST Mrs. Anton Forst, 73, of Maribel, died Saturday morning at St. Mary Hospital, Kewaunee, where she was a patient seven weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be at the parish cemetery at Greenstreet. Mrs. Forst, nee Julia Valenta, was born April 2, 1898, in Kewaunee County, daughter of the late George and Theresa Jansky Valenta. On June 18, 1919, she was married to Anton Forst at Tisch Mills. The couple celebrated its golden anniversary in 1969. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Matt (Rose) Kralovetz, of Rt. 2, Denmark, and Mrs. Raymond (Lucy) Steinberger, of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. William Bohacek, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Louis Staral, of Rt. 1, Mishicot; 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Two brothers, three sisters and two grandchildren preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday and a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 24, 1971
JOSEPH FRELICH A few from here attended the funeral of the late Grandpa Freilich (sic) at Greenstreet Saturday. He was 75 years old at the time of his death and died of infirmities of old age. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1916 P.4
MAGDALENA FRELICH From Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1904: Death Fri. morning in Kellnersville of 48-yr. old Mrs. Joseph Froehlich (sic). The funeral was held Sun. in Greenstreet. (From death index, Magdalena Frelich, d. Nov. 25, 1904, vol.7, p.290)
JAN HAMRNIK From Der Nord Westen, 12 June 1902: John Hammernik, Sr., formerly a resident of Cooperstown but for the last several years living with his son here, died Thurs. at an advanced age. The body was taken to Cooperstown for Saturday burial.
ANNA JINDRA Mrs. Yindra(sic), a pioneer resident of the county, died at her home at Maribel and the funeral was held today from St. Wencels church at Maribel. Mrs. Yindra, who was a widow, her hsband having preceeded her in death twenty-five years ago, was 72 years of age and is survived by four sons, Joseph, Michael and Anton at Maribel and Frank, in this city, and three daughters, Mrs. W. Graycarek, of Maribel, Mrs. A Zeman, of Lodi and Mrs. Chadek of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1920 P. 5
FRANK KOHOUT FRANK KOHOUT, 85, MISHICOT, DIES AT THE HOME OF SON Frank Kohout, 85, a resident of Manitowoc county nearly all his life, passed away last night at the farm home of his son, Adolph, on Route 2, Mishicot, with whom he has made his home. His wife died several years ago. Besides the son, three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Jindra, Sturgeon Bay, Mrs. Matt Wochos of Denmark and Mrs. Anton Georgenson of Forestville survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at nine o'clock from the Kohout home, with burial at Greenstreet. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 11, 1929 P. 2
MARTIN KORINEK From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1903: Sat. evening Martin Korinek, a 90-yr. old resident of Town Franklin, left to visit his son who lives in that same town near the old homestead, but never returned. Sun. morning the son called his parent’s home and talked with his ill mother and learned that his father had attempted to visit him the night before. The son immediately went along the path to the house and found his father lying on the ground frozen to death. It is believed that the elderly man had given up the idea of visiting because of the cold and turned back toward the house, but was overcome by the cold. Korinek was born in Bohemia and came to Manitowoc County about 40 yrs. ago. He leaves his sorrowing widow and 7 children, among whom is Mrs. Math. Scarda here.
JOSEP KREJCAREK From Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1890: Death of Joseph Kreycarek of Town Cooperstown on 02 Dec. The burial took place on Wed. at the cemetery near Zelinka’s place.
MARIE KRIVANEK From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906: Death Saturday in Town Gibson of Mrs. Krivanek of old age debility. She was buried in Cooperstown.
MARIE KRIZ On Friday evening, Sept. 21, Mrs. Wencel Krish, died at her home, after a long illness, which was due to cancer. She was 45 years of age. Besides her husband she is survived by five children; Mary, Anna, Eddie, Wencel and Edwin. She also leaves an aged father, one brother, Anton Marshek and a sister, Mrs. John Pinger of Kellnersville. Her death has brought the cup of sorrow to relatives and friends. She was a devoted wife and mother, a true friend, and her friends and friendships were sacred to her. The funeral was held Tuesday from the St. Wenceslaus church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, October 02, 1917, Page 4
LOUIS KRONFORST Maribel Man Meets Death by Electrocution on Lines High Falls Co. There Last Night Louis Krumforst (sic), 32, Meets Instant Death on Pole of Wire Line While at Work on Private Telephone Wire. Wife in Critical Condition. Death by electrocution was the fate of Louis Krumforst, an employee of the Maribel Lumber company at Maribel last night. The accident happened while Krumforst was making an investigation of trouble on the private telephone line connected with the High Falls Power company lines between Green Bay and this city. Just how the accident happened has not been determined though an investigation is being made by Manager Carlson of this city who was at Maribel at midnight last night following report of the death of Krumforst. The dead man was 32 years of age and is survived by a widow whose condition was reported to be critical today following collapse from the shock of husband's death. The private telephone line is used by the High Falls in reporting trouble on the cable line and has been taken care of at Maribel by A.R. Kant, manager of the Maribel Lumber company, who would then report the trouble over the Bell line to the superintendent. Trouble was noticed at 10 o'clock last night Krumforst as detailed to locate the trouble, climbed up the pole to the telephone box and was electrocuted. The main cable is six feet above the telephone wire and all wires were heavily insulated and just how the accident could have happened is not known. One theory advanced is that in swinging a wire of the telephone line, Krumforst threw it into contact with the cable and received the shock. No inquest will be held. Krumforst was well known at Maribel and his death was a severe shock to the community. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 11, 1918, Page 1
JAN KUBICEK From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1906: Death Wednesday last week of John Kubacek who resided on Green Bay Road about 2 miles from Manitowoc. He was stricken with a brain hemorrhage and sank lifeless to the ground. He was 26 and had just been married 6 months ago.
JOSEF KUBS (d. 1915) MARIBEL BOY, ACCIDENTALLY SHOT ON THANKSGIVING DAY, SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES HERE LAST NIGHT Joseph Kubs, the Maribel youth who was shot while hunting near his home on Thanksgiving day, succumbed to his injuries at the Holy Family hospital last night, death occurring at 9 o’clock. The body will be taken to Maribel for burial. Kubs, while hunting last Thursday attempted to drive a rabbit from its hole when his gun, which was on the ground at his side was exploded and the charge entered his thigh. He was hurried to the city and operated upon at once, but infection developed and caused death. The unfortunate lad was 19 years of age and son of a widowed mother who with four brothers and two sisters survive him. The accident is the first fatality of the hunting season in Manitowoc county. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 30, 1915, Page 8
MARY LAMACH Last Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock Mrs. Lamach passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Spevachek. The deceased was born in Bohemia Oct. 15, 1822. Old age was the cause of her death. She was 96 years old. She was buried at Greenstreet where her husband who died in 1897, was buried. Her children that survive are Mrs. Frank Spevachek of Gibson, Mrs. Frank Fessar of Antigo and Joe Lamach of Williams, Mich. About twenty-five grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren are left to mourn her absence. The relatives who attended the funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tessar from Antigo; Mr. and Mrs. Rosum of Pine City, Minn., Mrs. Nick Bate? and daughter of Two Rivers and Mrs. Cell? of Manitowoc. May her soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 10, 1918, Page 3
MARY LODEL Mary Lodel, 73, of Maribel died Friday morning of a heart atack at Seattle, Wash., while enroute by train with her son S-Sgt. Henry Lodel to his home at Tacoma, Wash. They left Manitowoc Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, with the Rt. Rev. Msg. Joseph Kalusek officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. She was born Nov. 8, 1887, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Anton and Rose Forst Lodel and was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County. Surviving in addition to her son are a brother, John Lodel, of Rt. 1, Maribel and four grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 10, 1960 P. 5 (NOTE: It appears the newspaper was in error about the cemetery name. this is where I found her entry.)
ELLEN NELSON From Der Nord Westen, 12 June 1902: Death in Cato Thurs. of 72-yr. old Mrs. R. Nelson. The funeral was held Saturday.
ELMER NEWSTROM Elmer A. Newstrom, 82, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died there Sunday. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msg. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Greenstreet Cemetery. Mr. Newstrom was born May 1, 1890, at Chicago. He married Genevieve Charvat of Larrabee. She preceded him in death Feb. 14, 1967. He was retired musician and a life member of the Federation of Musicians. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Vera Johnson, of La Grange, Ill., Mrs. Melba McDonald, of Fort Myers, Fla., and Mrs. Ruby Wilkie, of California. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a Wake service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 6, 1973
ALBERT PETSKA ALB. PETSKA PIONEER CO. MERCHANT DEAD Well Known Resident of Rosecrans Dies at Age of 55 A resident of the county since he was six months of age Albert Petska, well known business man of the county who has been conducting a general store at Rosencrans died at his home at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon aged 55 years. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the home at 9 o'clock with services at St. Wenzel's Catholic church at 10 o'clock at Greenstreet. Mr. Petska had been in ill health for some time. Albert Pestska was born in Bohemia March 10, 1869 and in November the same year came to America and Manitowoc county with his parents. The family settled near Rosecrans where he grew to manhood and thirty-one years ago was married to Anna Hammernick, the widow who with four children, Edward and Albert, Mrs. Fielder and Mrs. Peck, all of Rosecrans, survive him. A son, Frank, died a number of years ago. Four brothers and four sisters also survive him. They are Frank of Maribel, James of Green Bay, Leonard of Kellnersville and John of Chicago; Mrs. Klika of Green Bay, Mrs. Proffant of LaPorte, Ind., Mrs. Vrba of Pasadens, Cal., and Mrs. Francis Fara, LaPorte, Ind. Mr. Petska was prominent in the affairs of his home and served in many official capacities, including that of county supervisor a number of terms. He was well liked and a companionable man who won and held friends. He was successful in his business and progressive. Mr. Petska had conducted the merchandise business at Rosecrans for twenty- one years and was one of the best known men in the county. He was a member of the Catholic Union, the Z.C.B.J. and the Manitowoc Aerie of Eagles. Manitowoc Herald New, Manitowoc, Wis. July 24, 1924 P. 2 ********* Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cenefelt, Mr. and Mrs. John Skiver, Mrs. Mleziva and son, John Bartelme and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Goessl attended the funeral of Albert Petska Saturday at Green Street. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in that viciity. There were 175 automobiles in the funeral procession. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 30, 1924 P. 9
JOSEF A. REZBA From Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1900: Death Thurs. last week of Cooperstown resident Joseph Rezba in a Green Bay hospital. His body was shipped to Cooperstown for burial.
EMILIE ROZUM From Der Nord Westen, 27 Apr. 1899: On Thurs. the 17-yr. old daughter of Town Gibson farmer John Rozum passed away. Her burial took place Sun. in Greenstreet.
ROSE SLADKEY Mrs. John Sladkey Sr., 83, of Maribel, died Friday morning at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kralovitz of Rt. 1, Maribel, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery at Greenstreet. Mrs. Sladkey was born Rose Snorek March 28, 1877, in Bohemia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Snorek. At the age of seven she came to the United States with her parents and they settled at Chicago a few years. The family then moved to the Town of Cooperstown. She was married to John Sladkey Sr., Nov. 5, 1901, at the former St. Wencel Catholic Church of Greenstreet. They settled on the Sladkey homestead farm at Cooperstown until 1945 when their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kralovitz, took over the farm for them. The Sladkeys then moved to Maribel. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in November, 1951. Mr. Sladkey preceded her in death in 1957 and a son, William, a brother and two sisters also preceded her in death. Mrs. Sladkey was a member of ZCBJ Lodge 114 of Rosecrans for 47 years. Survivors include a son, John of Maribel; five daughters, Mrs. Frank Wronovsky of Van Nys, Calif., Mrs. Edwin Krish of Manitowoc, Mrs. Albert Valenta of Maribel, Mrs. Walter Bielinski of Denmark and Mrs. Kralovitz; 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Monsignor Kalisek. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 30, 1960 P. 5 (NOTE: The obit is typed the way it was printed in the paper but it probably should have been the "son-in-law" and daughter who took over the homestead.)
MATES SLADKY From Der Nord Westen, 30 Dec. 1909: A heart attack Saturday evening took the life of 75-year old Math. Sladky. The deceased attended a Christmas Eve party in the home of Martin Kvitek in Maribel, and felt hale and hearty the whole day. He had sat down to dinner with the entire group and sank back in his chair and died in an instant. Mr. Sladky was known in our county as one of the earliest settlers.
FRANK SOBISKY DRIVER IN CLOSE CALL TO DEATH IN A RUNAWAY FRANK SOBIESKI(sic) STRIKES HEAD ON PAVEMENT WHEN HORSE TAKES FRIGHT AT A PASSING AUTOMOBILE Frank Sobieski, employed as a driver by Dempskey Mrotek was injured in a runaway accident that might have resulted in his death late yesterday when his horse, frightened by a passing automobile on Tenth street bridge, made a wild dash south on the street and Sobieski was thrown from the wagon to the pavement, striking on his head. The man was picked up unconscious and removed to the hospital where examination showed his injuries not to be serious. Sobieski was thrown from the wagon at the corner of Tenth and Commercial street, striking the brick pavement on his head, a gash being cut in the scalp and his face badly bruised. The horse continued its mad run and collided with a horse and wagon tied in front of the Stein and Goldstein Second Hand store, both horses being thrown to the pavement and the wagon of the Second Hand store being partially demolished. Although Sobieski escaped fatal injury, he might easily have been killed in his fall to the pavement, as he plunged headlong from the wagon. The horse was not injured but the Stein and Goldstein animal was severely cut about the head and side in the collision which occurred. Sobieski was painfully bruised and it will be some time before his injuries heal. Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 24, 1915 ********* A few from here attended the funeral of Frank Sobieski at Greenstreet Monday. He died in a hospital at Green Bay after an operation was performed. Mr. Sobieski was a mason contractor at Maribel. He leaves a wife and parents to mourn his loss. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 10, 1915, Page 4
EMMA SWEJKAR From Der Nord Westen, 05 May 1904: Death Wed. last week from consumption of 27-yr. old Mrs. Adolph Swejkar, a resident of N. 12th St. She leaves her husband and one child as well as 3 sisters and 4 brothers. The body was taken to Greenstreet for burial.
HELEN R. YINDRA Mrs. Helen Yindra, 64, of 3103 Riverview Dr., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Greenstreet Cemetery near Maribel. Mrs. Yindra, nee Helen Burmeister, was born Feb. 2, 1907, at Clinton, Ill., daughter of the late William and Laura Kenyon Burmeister. She was married in 1923 at Des Moines, Iowa, to Frank Huycke. He died in 1944. She was married in 1954 at Menominee, Mich, to Fred Yindra, who preceded her in death in 1968. Surviving are five daughters, three sons, 24 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 31, 1971
JOSEPH F. YINDRA DEATH OF JOS. YINDRA, COOPERSTOWN PIONEER Joseph Yindra, well known resident of Cooperstown, is dead at the age of 50 years. Mr. Yindra had been ill for some time and was a patient at the hospital, returning home some time ago apparently on the road to recovery, but his condition took a turn for the worse and death followed, Mr. Yindra would have been 50 years old on June 11 this year. He is survived by his wife and four children, Fred, Lillian, Emil and Emma all at home. Three brothers, one of whom is Frank Yindra of this city, and three sisters also survive. The funeral will be held Monday, with burial at the St. Wendel Catholic cemetery at Greenstreet. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, May 6, 1922 P. 10
MARIE ZARUBA GREEN STREET LOSES OLDEST WOMAN SETTLER Mrs. Zaruba Passes Away at Age of 92 Years Yesterday Mrs. Simon Zaruba, the oldest pioneer settler of Greenstreet, died at the home of her daughter Wednesday night at the advanced age of 72 years. Mrs. Zaruba located in Manitowoc county in the early 50’s with her husband settling on a farm at Cooperstown. She was a native of Bohemia and was born Feb. 2, 1825, emigrating with her husband and one child to America in 1855. The family remained at New York and Chicago and then came here. Mrs. Zaruba was the mother of nine children, five of whom survive, being, Joseph Zaruba, Greenstreet; Mrs. Lorenz Chada, Bolt; Mrs. Albert Kasda, Kingsbridge; Mrs. Vincent Shuster, Denmark, and Mrs. Joseph Krajcarek, Kossuth. The funeral will be held Saturday at 10 from the home of Mrs. Krejcarek, with whom Mrs. Zaruba made her home for eight years. Burial will be at Greenstreet cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 06, 1917, Page 1 ********* The funeral of Mrs. Zaruba, probably one of the oldest residents of the county, who died Wednesday at the home of Joseph Krepcarek at the age of 92 years, was held at Greenstreet last Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 17, 1917, Page 4
KAREL ZEMAN From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1909: 21-year old Charles Zeman of Kellnersville died Saturday in a Green Bay hospital. The deceased, who worked in the local Seating Co. factory for many years, is survived by his mother and 2 sisters. The funeral was Tuesday in Green Street.
MARY ZEMAN Mrs. Louis (Mary) Zeman, 94, of Kellnersville, died Saturday evening at the home of a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sleger, with whom she made her home. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msg. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery, Greenstreet. Mrs. Zeman, nee Mary Patrichney, was born Oct. 18, 1878, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Vit and Anna Novotny Patrichney. She was married to Louis Zeman in 1901. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson. Following her husband's death in 1929, she continued to operate the farm. She was a member of Western Fraternal Life Ass., Lodge No. 20, of Melnik and Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include a son, Victor, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Rueben (Valasta) Schenian, of Melnik and Mrs. Louis (Helen) Sleger, of Kellnersville; five grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon and Tuesday until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited by the Rosary Society at 7:15 o'clock this Monday evening and a prayer service will be at 8 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., October 8, 1973 (Note: Tombstone reads b. 1879 but ssdi and obit have b. 1878)
MATIAS ZEMAN From Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1909: Death Saturday near Rosecrans of 70-year old Mathias Zeman, a brother of former County Treasurer Frank Zeman here. He leaves a family.