ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES



FLORIAN ILECKI Florian S. Ilecki, age 84, formerly of 5411 Hwy. T, Whitelaw, and currently a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, Dec. 13, 2004 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Monsignor Robert Gulig will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Florian was born Feb. 20, 1920 in Depew, N.Y., son of the late Michael and Antoinette Mackowiak Ilecki. Florian grew up and attended school in Depew and was married to the former Helen J. Semenow on May 15, 1943 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Depew, N.Y. Florian was a carpenter in the Lancaster, N.Y. area, with the couple moving to rural Whitelaw in 1979 after his retirement. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Joseph's Holy Name Society. In the past, Florian was an active participant in helping with the building maintenance at St. Joseph Church and Rectory. Survivors include his wife: Helen of Whitelaw; one daughter and son-in-law: Genia (Dr. Eleazar) Kadile of Whitelaw; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Thomas (Barbara) Ilecki of Scottsville, N.Y.; Paul Ilecki of Buena Vista, Colo.; five grandchildren: Michael Kadile of Chicago, Ill.; Jude Kadile of Whitelaw; Ann (Mark) Ward of Milwaukee; Katie Ilecki of Rochester, N.Y.; Michael Ilecki of Bowling Green, Ohio; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Ann (Eugene) Czapski of Lancaster, N.Y.; Lucy Trybuskiewicz of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other friends also survive. Florian was preceded in death by four sisters and one grandson: Kristian Kadile. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Ilecki family. Herald Times Reporter December 2004 ******** Florian S. Ilecki, age 84, formerly of 5411 Hwy. T, Whitelaw, and currently a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, Dec. 13, 2004 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Monsignor Robert Gulig will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Ilecki family. Herald Times Reporter December 2004


HELEN J. ILECKI Helen J. Ilecki, age 93, of 5411 County Trunk T, Whitelaw, died Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. Mary’s of Felician Village, Manitowoc. The former Helen Semenow was born on January 6, 1922 in Depew, New York. She grew up in New York and attended schools in Depew. On May 15, 1943 Helen was married to Florian S. Ilecki at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Depew, New York. Florian preceded her in death on December 13, 2004. Following Florian’s retirement, the couple moved to rural Whitelaw in 1979 from New York. Helen worked as a bookkeeper for Dr. Eleazer Kadile. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Survivors include one son-in-law, Dr. Eleazer Kadile, Whitelaw; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Ilecki, Rochester, NY; 5 grandchildren, Michael (Liesl) Kadile, Redondo Beach, CA; Jude (Ann Marie) Kadile, Whitelaw; Ann (John) Philipp, Pocatello, ID; Katie (Al) Horst, Rochester, NY; Michael Ilecki, Washington, D.C.; 6 step-grandchildren; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ann (Eugene) Czapski, Lancaster, NY. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Florian S. Ilecki; one daughter, Genia M. Kadile; two sons, Paul Ilecki, Tom Ilecki, one grandson, Kristian Kadile. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 522 Tower Ave, Kellnersville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Maurice Mmegbaudimma with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & PFeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Feb. 15, 2015


PAUL JOSEPH ILECKI Paul Joseph Ilecki, 63, died June 9, 2014 in hospice from complications of a cardiac arrhythmia. He was born June 19, 1950 in Buffalo, NY, to Florian and Helen Ilecki. He lived in Buffalo until finishing his bachelor’s degree in music education at the State University of NY Campus in Fredonia in 1971. He moved to New York City to study for the priesthood with the Paulist Fathers and received a master’s degree in Theology. He also completed a master’s degree in music performance in oboe. While in New York, he lived with and served the poor. He was a freelance musician, conducted a world premier symphony by Richard Danielpour and was the director of the Paulist Choristers at St. Paul the Apostle Church at Lincoln Center. He helped support himself as an accomplished spinner and weaver and taught as an adjuct professor of theology at Marymount Manhattan College. Mr. Ilecki entered St. Benedict’s Monastery in Showmass in 1987 and lived as a monk until 1991, continuing his search for God. Friends and family said this time helped focus his life passion to discover, live from and teach about the unlimited human potential for growth and spiritual development that touched the lives of many. As a friend remembered “everything he did turned into beauty.” From 1991 to 1999, he lived in Raleigh, NC, where he began a relationship with his partner, Doug Robert, which remained a foundation for him until his death. During this time he was assistant dean of academic and student affairs at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he obtained a doctorate in adult education. He was also an adjunct professor at the Divinity School at Duke University. In 1999, Mr. Ilecki moved to the Salida and Buena Vista area, where he made his final home. He came to know many in the valley as owner-manager of Bongo Billy’s and Salida Café, which he said he developed to “create a space where food for the soul was offered along with that for the body and where genuine community might be fostered.” In recent years he continued his lifelong work of teaching methods for personal reflection, focused contemplative practices and medication through restorative retreats. He is the creator of the “Just Noticing” work, offered through his corporation, Colorado Notes. He was preceded in death by his father, sister, Genia Kadile and nephew, Kristian Kadile. Survivors include his partner; his mother; his brother, Tom, brother-in-law, Eleazer, nephews and nieces, Michael, Ann, Jude, Michael and Katie and many friends. His mass and burial service will be at 11:00 a.m. June 21, 2014 in Kellnersvile, WI. A memorial service will be held in Salida from 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 29, 2014 at Salida Steam Plant, 220 W. Sackett Ave. Memorial donations may be made to support the scholarship fund for Centering Prayer retreats at St. Benedict’s Monastery at Contemplative Outreach of Colorado, 699 Colorado Ave., Carbondale, CO 91623. Arrangements were with the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home at Kellnersville, WI. The Mountain Mail - Salida, CO -June 16, 2014


ALBERT JANDA Albert Janda, well known resident of Two Rivers, died at his home there Monday after an illness of a year, deceased was 43 years of age and is survived by his widow and one son. The funeral was held today at Kellnersville and was attended by Mr. and Mrs. James Feit, Miss Julia Panosh of Two Rivers and Mrs. L. Rothstein of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1920 P. 6 ******** Albert Janda, aged forty-three years, passed away at his home here on February 16th, and the remains were taken to Kellnersville, his former home for burial Thursday last. Deceased has long been an employee in the crating department of the Hamilton Company and was well thought of by all who knew him. He leaves his widow and one son. His heirs will soon receive $1000 insurance from the Hamilton Mfg. Co., to which he is entitled under the insurance plan for employees. The Reporter - Thursday, Feb. 26, 1920


BARBARA JERABEK Mrs. Frank Jerabek, 66, nee Barbara Sauer, wife of a town of Franklin farmer, died at the Holy Family Hospital at 12:40 a.m. today. She had been a patient at the hospital for the past eight days. Death was attributed to cancer. Funeral services will be held Saturday from the home at 8:30 a.m. and at 9 o’clock from the St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Jerabek was born in the town of Franklin, april 10, 1871. In 1890, forty-seven years ago, she was married to Frank Jerabek, who survives. The couple lived on a farm in the Town of Franklin, near Menchalville. Survivors besides the husband include two daughters, Mrs. Frank Watruba of Manitowoc and Mrs. George Massman of Sheboygan; two sons, Joseph of Grimms and Frank of Cato; two brothers, Andrew Sauer and Wencil Sauer, both of Menchalville; and six grandchildren. The body will be taken to the home tomorrow from the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Oct. 28, 1937 - page 2



FRANK JERABEK (d. 1938) FARMER'S BODY FOUND BY SON Coroner Declares Frank Jerabek Died Of Heart Attack Dr. Gerald Rau, Two rivers, county coroner, said today that Frank Jerabek, 73, found dead on the cement steps of his home on Cato route 2, a mile south of Menchalville last night, died of a heart attack. Dr. Rau, District Attorney John R. Cashman and Sheriff Norman Berkaedal were called to the Jerab ek farm shortly after the man's son, Joseph, found the body. There were marks on the face and chest and mud on his head and clothing. At first it was feared he had been beaten. Investigation showed, however, that he had gone to a woodlot down a lane to the west of the farm yesterday afternoon and apparently suffered an attack there. Dr. Rau said footsteps on the lane tended to show that Jerabek attempted to get back to the farm and suffered several strokes along the way, falling a number of times on the lane. Joseph Jerabek said that his father did not return to the farm for supper but that he was not concerned about it at the time. His brother Frank, he said, was not at home and after supper he too left the farm for a time. Dr. Rau said that apparently Jerabek made his way to the farm house during the time his sons were gone and suffered a final stroke halfway up the steps. Mr. Jerabek had been in good health during the day. He was born in Bohemia, July 10, 1865, and was brought to this country by his parents when he was four years old. They settled near Grimms. His wife, whose maiden name was Barbara Sauer, died in October, 1937. He is survived by two sons, Joe and Frank, both at home, and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Wotruba and Mrs. George Massman, both of Manitowoc, and one brother, Joseph, Reedsville. The body was taken to the Husar undertaking parlors at Kellnersville. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville, Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, August 4, 1938 pg. 2


FRANK JERABEK (d. 1985) Frank Jerabek, 86, former Menchalville resident, died Thursday evening, January 3, at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel Felton and burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mr. Jerabek was born February 16, 1898, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Barbara Sauer Jerabek. He owned and operated his own farm until his retirement. Survivors include a sister, Marie Massman; a nephew, Mr. Victor Wairuba; three nieces, Mrs. Robert Berge, Mrs. Ted Bonde and iss Lorraine Massman, and great nephews and great nieces also survive. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 9 a.m. Saturday morning. There will be no Friday evening visitation at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 1985 P. 3 ******** (15 Feb 1898/Jan 1985/SSDI)


JOSEPH JERABEK Joseph Jerabek, 84, former Manitowoc County resident, died Sunday at Veteran Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mr. Jerabek was born January 15, 1893 at Grimms, son of the late Frank and Barbara Sauer Jerabek. He resided in Manitowoc county all his life and was a veteran of World War I, serving with the US Army. Survivors include a brother, Frank of Menchalsville; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Watruba and Mrs. Marie Massman, of Manitowoc; a nephew, Victor Watruba of Manitowoc and three nieces, Mrs. Ted Bonde, Mrs. Robert Berge and Miss Lorraine Massman of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home Wednesday morning until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, April 4, 1977 - page 18



ANNA JOHANEK Notes From Kellnersville: Died on Saturday, Annie Yohanek (sic) aged about 26 years. She was buried from St. Jos. Church on Monday. Rev. Just performed the funeral rites. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 20, 1898 pg. 2 ******** City and County: Annie Johanek of Kellnersville died on Saturday of last week. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 20, 1898 pg. 3 ******** Annie Johanek Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Annie Johanek Gender Female Burial Place Kellnersville Death Date 16 Jan 1898 Death Place Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 26 Birth Date 1872 Birthplace Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Occupation Housework Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Jacob Johanek Father's Birthplace Bohemia, Europe Mother's Name Dorotha Mother's Birthplace Bohemia, Europe "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Annie Johanek Wisconsin, Death Records Name Annie Johanek Event Type Death Event Date 1898 Event Place Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wis. Gender Female Age 26 Marital Status Single Race W Occupation Housework Birth Year (Estimated) 1872 Birthplace Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wis. Burial Place Kellnersville, Manitowoc, Wis. Cemetery St. Joseph Rom. Cath. Cemetery Father's Name Jacob Johanek Father's Birthplace Bohemia, Europe Mother's Name Dorotha Johanek Mother's Birthplace Bohemia, Europe "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"


JOSEPH JORDE Joseph Jorde, 86, resident of ? Hills Home, Roscrans, the past three years, died there yesterday afternoon after suffering a stroke four days ago. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. (Remaining paragraph underinked and illegible.) States. He was a butcher by occupation. There are no immediate survivors. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 7 o'clock this Monday evening Where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, June 18, 1956 pg. M-13


JOSEPH W. KABELA Joseph W. Kabela, 72, a former Town of Franklin resident, died Saturday morning, Oct. 9, at Americana Healthcare Center, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kabela was born Jun 27, 1910, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Frank and Mary Miller Kabela. He resided with Ken and Sherril LeCloux and daughter Linda of 2209 Hillside, Green Bay for the past 9-1/2 years. Survivors include special friends, Ken and Sherril LeCloux and daughter Linda of Green Bay. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 9 a.m. Monday until the time of services. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, October 10, 1982 P. 3


MARIE KABELA Notes From Kellnersville: On last Sunday morning Mrs. Thomas Kabila (sic) passed away after an illness of two days. She was 62 years old. Thomas Kabila, her husband, who had been ill for three months, died Sunday afternoon, age 73 years. They were both born in Bohemia and had lived on a farm here over forty years, and were well known and had a large circle of friends. They were both members of St. John's Catholic Society. One son Frank, survives them. The funeral was held Tuesday from St. Joseph's Catholic church. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 23, 1911 pg. 8


MARY KABELA Mrs. Mary Kabela, 88, a former Town of Franklin resident, died Tuesday evening at Fair Hills Rest Home, Rosecrans, as the result of a fire. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kabela, nee Mary Miller, was born Dec. 7, 1883, at Stangelville, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Zacek Miller. She was married to Frank Kabela April 12, 1910. The couple resided in the Town of Franklin. Mr. Kabela preceded her in death in 1935. Survivors include a son, Joseph, of Rosecrans. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 5, 1972


TOMAS KABELA Notes From Kellnersville: On last Sunday morning Mrs. Thomas Kabila (sic) passed away after an illness of two days. She was 62 years old. Thomas Kabila, her husband, who had been ill for three months, died Sunday afternoon, age 73 years. They were both born in Bohemia and had lived on a farm here over forty years, and were well known and had a large circle of friends. They were both members of St. John's Catholic Society. One son Frank, survives them. The funeral was held Tuesday from St. Joseph's Catholic church. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 23, 1911 pg. 8 ******** BURY HUSBAND AND WIFE IN SAME GRAVE Thos. Kabila and His Wife Die on Same Day at Kellnersville DOUBLE FUNERAL HELD ON TUESDAY Life long companions, man and wife for forty years or more, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kabila, pioneer residents of Kellnersville were not long separated by death which came to the two within a few hours Sunday, Mrs. Kubila dying early Sunday morning from an attack of paralysis and Mr. Kubila following her death during the day. The two will be buried in the same grave at Kellnersville tomorrow, one funeral service being held for the two. Mr. and Mrs. Kubila have been residents of Kellnersville for many years, residing on a farm and lately they had made their home with their one son, Frank Kubila, who survives them. Mr. Kubila had been ill for three months, suffering from rheumatism and a complication of diseases which gave no hope for recovery. His wife had been in constant attendance upon him and worn and tired and with her advanced age, she fell easy prey when attacked by a stroke of paralysis Sunday morning. The announcement of the death of his wife proved a shock which undoubtedly hastened the death of Mr. Kubila who expired a few hours later. During the three months' illness of her husband, Mrs. Kubila had insisted upon caring for him and though his condition had not been considered immediately dangerous, it was known that their was small chance that he could survive and the devoted wife, enfeebled by age and with the heavy burden of worry and sorrow gave way and when the attack came she failed to survive the shock and death resulted within a short time. Mr. Kubila, who came to Manitowoc County in his youth was 72 years of age and his wife was 61 at the time of death. The couple is survived by but one child, a son, Frank, who is one of the well known farmers of the county residing near Kellnersville. Mr. and Mrs. Kubila were widely known throughout the northern part of the county and Two Rivers. The funeral tomorrow will be held from the home of Frank Kubila and will be large attended. Burial will be at Kellnersville where one grave will be provided for the two bodies. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Mar. 20, 1911



GENIA M. KADILE Genia M. Kadile, 68, of 5613 Cty Trk T Whitelaw, died Saturday, May 26, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Genia (her name, in Polish, was the intimate form of the name, Genevieve) was born January 20, 1944 in Lancaster, NY. Genia loved cooking, her family, and holiday traditions. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She had a magnetic personality, and made everyone feel welcome in her home. She was an inspiration to and collaborator with her husband, Dr. Eleazar Kadile, a pioneer in complementary treatments and wellness. Genia will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  She is survived by her mother, Helen Ilecki, Whitelaw, her husband, Eleazar M. Kadile M.D., Whitelaw, her three children: Michael Kadile, Chicago IL., Ann Kadile and her husband: John Phillipp, Milwaukee, WI., and Jude Kadile, Green Bay, WI, her two brothers and one sister-in-law: Tom (Barbara) Ilecki, Scottsville, NY, Fr. Paul Ilecki, Buena Vista, CO and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father: Florian Ilecki, and one son: Kristian Eleazar Kadile . A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 2 PM at St. Joseph's Church in Kellnersville. Concelebrating the Mass will be Rev. Ronald Colombo and Rev. Paul Ilecki. Relatives and friends may call at St Joseph's Church from noon to: until the time of service. The family will also receive relatives and friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Kadile residence in Whitelaw. Genia was a longtime advocate of organ donation, having gifted a kidney to her daughter, Ann. Contributions in lieu of flowers, may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin (16655 W. Bluemound Rd. #240 Brookfield, WI 53005) in memory of Genia.  The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Kadile family. - Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 29, 2012


KRISTIAN KADILE Kristian E. Kadile, age 22, of 5613 Cty. Trk. T, Whitelaw, died Sunday afternoon, June 19, 1995 at University Hospital, Madison due to surgery complications. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 1995 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Columbo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in the church cemetery. Kristian was born January 18, 1973 at Jamestown, N.D., son of Dr. Eleazar and Genia Ilecki Kadile. He was a 1991 graduate of Roncalli High School, Manitowoc. He attended St. Norbert College, DePere and received his Associate Degree in Biology from UW Center, Manitowoc in 1995. Kristian worked at the Manitowoc Marina during the summer of 1994. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. His loving family includes his parents, Dr. Eleazar and Genia Kadile, Whitelaw; two brothers, Michael Kadile, Chicago, Jude Kadile, Whitelaw; one sister, Ann Kadile, Whitelaw; his maternal grandparents, Florian and Helen Ilecki, Whitelaw; his paternal grandparents, Pedro and Julia Kadile of the Philipines, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Wednesday, from 12 noon until the time of service. The Saur Funeral home, Kellnersville, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, June 20, 1995 - page A2


ANNA KANAK Kellnersville: Mrs. Kanak an aged and respected resident of the town of Franklin died on Thursday and was buried St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery. Father Kolar officiated. She was 93 years old at the time of her demise. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 10, 1903 P. 8



MARY LOU KARBON Private funeral services for Mary Lou, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Karbon, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, who died Sunday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were held at 4 p.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Frank Svatek officiated with burial in St. Josephs Cemetery, Kellnersville. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 11, 1952 pg. 2-M


GERALD T. KASPER Gerald T. "Jerry" Kasper, age 46, a resident of Orlando, Fla., passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born Oct. 30, 1963, in Kellnersville to Mel and Janice (Popelar) Kasper. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic Grade School and Reedsville High School, graduating with the class of 1982. He was a three-sport athlete while at Reedsville, participating in football, baseball and wrestling. Jerry furthered his education at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, earning an associates degree in fire science in 1985. In June 1985, he moved to the Orlando area and continued to take fire standard courses and EMT training while working for several municipal fire departments. In September 1988, he was hired as a firefighter by the city of Orlando Fire Department; promoted to engineer, Nov. 19, 1995; and attained the rank of lieutenant on Dec. 27, 1998. Jerry was always very proud of his accomplishments, and was well respected by his fellow firefighters of Orlando. He enjoyed playing fast pitch softball for several area teams after high school, and later was an avid softball player with the Orlando fire department team, which traveled to many softball tournaments throughout the states. He also enjoyed camping with his family, traveling, deer hunting, and always loved the vacations back to Wisconsin. On Feb. 19, 2005, he married the former Marcia Dryden in Orlando, Fla. Survivors include his wife: Marcia; his children: Kyle and Krystin Kasper; stepdaughter: Katlyn McLeroy; all of Orlando; his parents: Mel and Janice Kasper, Kellnersville; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Dave and Josie Dryden, Ocala, Fla. He is further survived by the mother of his children: Mary Kay (Worthy) Kasper, Orlando; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Ken and Linda Kasper, Two Rivers, Wade and Kathy Kasper, Reedsville; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Debbie and Tom Kiel, Cato, Carrie and Daryle Pautz, Kellnersville; several nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Columbo, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kellnersville after 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, until the time of Mass at 2 p.m. Services will also be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday in Orlando, Fla. Memorials given in Jerry's name will be donated to a memorial fund, which is being established in his name. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers, WI, (920) 793-1756, is assisting the family with arrangements. The Kasper family extends a heartfelt thank you to all members of the Orlando fire department. The outpouring of love, support and kindness toward Jerry and our family has been overwhelming. May God bless all of you. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 3, 2010


EDWARD KEEHAN Edward Keehan, 80, a former Kellnersville area resident, died Tuesday evening at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Keehan was born Feb. 2, 1894, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Mathias and Hanora Rolland Keehan. Survivors include a brother in law, Edwin F. Brady, of Manitowoc, a sister in law, Mrs. Lawrence Keehan Sr., of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 8:30 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 9:45 a.m. Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, April 24, 1974 pg. 3 ******** (b. 2 Feb. 1894/d. Apr. 1974/SSDI)


HANORAH KEEHAN Mrs. Hanorah Keehan, 76, lifelong resident of the county, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edwin Brady near Osman. She had been making her home there the past six months. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Keehan homestead near Kellnersville and at 9:30 from the St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Keehan, nee Hanorah Rolland, was born in Maple Grove in 1862 and in 1888 was married to Matthew Keehan. They located on a farm in Franklin. Mr. Keehan died 20 years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Brady of Osman; two sons, Lawrence of Kellnersville and John of Milwaukee, and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Sheahau of Chicago. The body was moved to the home from the Pfeffer funeral home this afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 4, 1939 P. 2


JAMES W. KEEHAN KELLNERSVILLE MAN KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT James Keehan Dies After Crash Near Milwaukee; James Daley Seriously Injured James W. Keehan, 50, of Kellnersville, was killed and James Daley, 45, of Wayside, seriously injured late Monday when an automobile driven by Daley and in which Keehan was a passenger collided with a brewer truck on Highway 141 just north of the Milwaukee city limits. Daley apparently lost control of the car as it was rounding a sharp curve, Milwaukee county authorities said, and it crashed head-on into the truck in the opposite traffic lane. The truck with which the car collided is owned by the Independent Brewery and was driven by Gotthard Zelman, 49, of 1515 W. Atkinson Avenue, Milwaukee. Skull Fracture Both Keehan and Daley were hurled through the windshield. Physicians at Milwaukee County Emergency hospital said Keehan's skull was fractured. He lived only a short time after the accident and was identified through letters he carried in his pocket. Dr. E.C. Cary of Reedsville was notified and he, in turn, relayed the news to Keehan's brother, Lawrence, who left immediately for Milwaukee. Daley suffered head and internal injuries and multiple cuts. Keehan and Daley made the trip to Milwaukee to take Michael J. Keehan, cousin of James and father-in-law of Daley, to St. Joseph's hospital. They left Kellnersville yesterday morning at 7 o'clock. The accident occurred on the return trip on what is familiarly termed the “graveyard curve” because of other fatal crashes there. After crashing into the truck, the light automobile rebounded 50 feet. Keehan was born in the Town of Franklin March 14, 1889, son of the late Matthew Keehan. Since the death of their father, James and Lawrence have been operating the homestead farm for their mother. James was a member of the Kellnersville Fire Department. He was also a member of the Holy Name society of St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville. Funeral Thursday Surviving relatives are his mother, two brothers, Lawrence on the homestead and John of Milwaukee, and one sister, Mrs. Edwin Brady of Osman. The body will be removed to the residence Wednesday morning and funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at the residence followed by solemn high mass at St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville, with the Rev. Father Kalisek as celebrant. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, June 20, 1939 pg. 2


JOHN M. KEEHAN John Keehan, 65, a former resident of the Town of Franklin died Wednesday morning at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis., where he had been a patient since his discharge from the Army after World War I. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rev. Francis Wenda officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Keehan was born Oct. 26, 1892, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Mathias and Hanora Rolland Keehan. He entered the military service Nov. 18, 1917, and served overseas with Company E of the 101st Infantry Division. He was honorably discharged July 3, 1919. Survivors include two brothers, Lawrence of Rt. 2, Cato, and Edward of Green Bay and several nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Thursday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, July 17, 1958 pg. T-5


LIZEBETH KEEHAN Notes From Kellnersville: The five months old baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keehan was buried on Friday last from St. Joseph's church by Rev. F. Just. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 31, 1899 pg. 7 ***** Elizabeth Kiehan Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 Name: Elizabeth Kiehan Sex: Female Age: 5m 11d Death Date: 1899 Death Place: Franklin, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Race: W Father's Name: M. J. Kiehan Mother's Name: Maggie Kiehan Residence Place: Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Birth Date: 13 Mar 1899 Birth Year (Estimated): 1899 Birthplace: Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Burial Place: Kellnersville, Wis. Cemetery: St. Josephs Cemetery Father's Birthplace: Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Mother's Birthplace: Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ***** Elizabeth Kuhan Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907 Name: Elizabeth Kuhan Death Date: 24 Aug 1899 Death Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page: 0402 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" (*NOTE: Birth and death years don't match transcription years)


MARGARET E. KEEHAN Mrs. Michael J. Keehan, 83, of Franklin, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James A. O'Hearn, in Maple Grove. Born Margaret Lynch in Kellnersville in 1865, she was married to Mr. Keehan 53 years ago. They located on a farm in Franklin. Mr. Keehan died eight years ago. Survivors are four sons, John of Branch, Erwin of Shawano, Raymond of this city, Robert of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. James Daley of Wayside, and Mrs. James O'Hearn of Maple Grove and ten grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville the Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Watt funeral home, where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, November 8, 1948 pg. 2


MATTHEW KEEHAN MATT KEEHAN, WELL KNOWN KELLNERSVILLE MAN, PASSES AWAY AT GREEN BAY HOSPITAL Matthew Keehan, one of the most prominent farmers of Kellnersville, died at St. Vincent hospital at Green Bay yesterday, aged about 60 years. Mr. Keehan had been in poor health for some time past and had been a patient at the hospital for several weeks. The body was taken to Kellnersville today and burial will take place from the Kellnersville church Friday morning. Mr. Keehan was widely known and one of the most prosperous farmers of Manitowoc county. He is survived by a widow, four sons and a daughter, the children being John, who has just returned from service, James, this city, Charles and Lawrence and Miss Margaret at home. Four sisters and two brothers also survive Mr. Keehan. Mr. Keehan was born at Kellnersville in 1859 and had spent all his life here. Manitowoc Herald News Wednesday, May 7, 1919 pg. 3


MARTIN KEEHAN (d. 1914) Notes from Kellnersville The body of Martin Keehan, a former resident of this place and a brother of M. J. Keehan was brought home on Tuesday and interment took place at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Wednesday morning. Martin Keehan left here 16 years and went to Buffalo N.Y.and then to Honolulu Island and died on his way homeward. Deceased had been in failing health for the past three years. Manitowoc Pilot – Thurs., July 9, 1914 ******** Notes from Denmark News was received here Monday of the death of Mr. Martin Keehan, of Nebraska, who passed away after a lingering illness due to a stroke of paralysis with which he was stricken four years ago. Mr. Keehan was about 38 years of age and unmarried. He is survived by two brothers, Mike of Kellnersville and Patrick of Fond du Lac; also two sisters, Mrs. Michael Dowdell of Brooklyn, Mass., and Mrs. Martin Sheedy of Eau Claire. The remains were laid to rest at St. Joseph's Cemetery at Kellnersville onWednesday morning. Rev. Father Braun performing the last sad rites. Manitowoc Pilot – Thurs., July 9, 1914 ******** *Note: He was placed here because obit states he is here and his brother is here.



MICHAEL J. KEEHAN Michael J. Keehan, 74, retired Kellnersville farmer, dropped dead of a heart attack on a Maribel street Saturday as he was about to step into his car to return home. Mr. Keehan had gone to Maribel to transact business at the bank. He stepped out and paused to speak to an acquaintance near the bank when he was stricken. He died before the arrival of a physician. The body was moved to the Hu??? undertaking parlors at Kellnersville and funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m., from the St. Joseph's Catholic church in Kellnersville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Keehan was born in Franklin in 1866 (sic) and always resided in the county. He married Miss Margaret Lynch in 1897 and they moved to a farm near Kellnersville. He served several years as treasurer of the school district. Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. James Daley and Mrs. James O'Hearn of Wayside, Brown county; four sons, Erwin and Raymond of Gresham, Wis., John of route 5, Manitowoc, Robert of Kellnersville; sister, Mrs. Martin Sheehy of Eau Claire, Wis.; and 12 grandchildren. The body is at the Keehan home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 13, 1940 P. 2 ******** M.J. Keehan and Miss Maggie Lynch, both of Franklin, were married at Kellnersville on Tuesday of this week, Rev. Father Cipin officiating. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 13, 1919


RAYMOND KEEHAN Raymond Keehan, 60, former Kellnersville resident, died Monday at Manitowoc County Hospital after a lingering illness. 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 Rev. Leo Schmitt of Whitelaw officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Keehan was born May 9, 1905, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Michael John and Margaret Lynch Keehan. He farmed in the township. Surviving are three brothers, John of Branch, Erwin of Leopolis and Robert of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. James C. Dailey of Wayside, and Mrs. James O'Hearn of Maple Grove; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 19, 1965 pg. T-4


ROBERT KEEHAN Robert M. Keehan, age 84, formerly of 833 N. 14th St., Milwaukee, died Thursday morning, March 14, 1996 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Cremation will take place with private burial of his cremated remains at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mr. Keehan was born July 14, 1911 in the town of Franklin, son of the late Michael and Margaret Lynch Keehan. He attended local schools. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army in Italy. Mr. Keehan worked for the City of Milwaukee for many years. Survivors include nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, March 15, 1996 - page A2



BERTHA KELLNER Mrs. Joseph Kellner Sr., 76, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. She was hospitalized for three months. 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 Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born the former Bertha Kerscher in the Town of Kossuth Oct. 26, 1887, daughter of the late Wencel and Theresa Stauber Kerscher. She married Joseph Kellner June 30, 1914, and the couple settled on the Kellner homestead farm. Mr. and Mrs. Kellner would have marked their 50th wedding anniversary next month. Surviving are the husband, and two daughters, Mrs. Donal (Loretta) Rebechek of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and Mrs. Raymond (Lucille) Trochil of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; a son, Joseph Jr., on the home farm; a brother, Frank Kerscher of Francis Creek; two sisters, Miss Theresa Kerscher of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc and Mrs. Rose Wery of Menominee, Mich.; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a daughter, a brother, a step-brother, two sisters and a step-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 Tuesday, May 12, 1964 pg. M-11 ******** Francis Creek The wedding of Joe Kellner and Bertha Kirscher on Tuesday was a quiet affair, Rev. Prochazka tied the nuptial knot. Manitowoc Daily Herald - July 2, 1914 - page 3


BESSIE KELLNER (d. 1920) DR. V. KELLNER'S WIFE DIES AT THE LOCAL HOSPITAL Sadness will be carried to many friends by the announcement of the death of Mrs. Bessie Kellner, wife of Dr. V. Kellner of Maribel, who passed away at the hospital after an illness of many weeks. Death was due to complications and while not unexpected is a sad shock to a host of friends who loved Mrs. Kellner for her nobility of character, her winsome ways and lovable traits. The funeral will be held at Kellnersville, Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the home and 10 from the church. Mrs. Kellner was born at Shawano, Wis., May 15, twenty-eight years ago. She is survived by her husband and two little ones, a daughter, Mary Anne, aged three and one half years and a son, Victor Jr., aged one and one half years. Her foster father, Matthew Kirk, on sister, Mrs. M.L. Kellner and three brothers, Joseph, James and John also survive. Mrs. Kellner was well known in this city and throughout the community where she made her home was universally beloved, and the announcement of her death will be deeply deplored. Manitowoc Herald News Monday, May 17, 1920 pg. 1


BESSIE KELLNER Mrs. John Kellner, 38, died unexpectedly late Saturday night of a cerebral hemorrhage at her home in Maribel. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in the village. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Bessie Husar was born at Kellnersville May 5, 1920, daughter of Anton and Dorothy Herrick Husar. She attended elementary schools at Denmark and graduated from Denmark High School with the class of 1939. She was married to John Kellner, associated with his father in operation of Kellner Meat Market at Maribel, April 17, 1941. Mrs. Kellner was vice president of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church, a member of the Kellnersville branch of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, a member and active in the auxiliary of the Johnson Hershman American Legion Post at Denmark where she was unit historian and past sergeant at arms and treasurer and a member of the Maribel Homemakers Club. Surviving are the husband, two daughters, Betty and Joan and two sons, David and Mark, of Maribel; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Husar, of Denmark. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Monday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock by the Rosary Society and at 8 p.m. Tuesday by Monsignor Kalisek and the Catholic Knights. The Legion Auxiliary will conduct services at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 29, 1958 pg. T-5


CATHERINE KELLNER Mrs. Michael Kellner, 71, of 1212 West Capital Dr., Milwaukee, died Monday. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Wendler Funeral Home, Milwaukee, and at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Angel Church, Milwaukee. Burial will be about noon in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. The former Catherine McCully was born in 1891 at Shawano, daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth McCully. She was a graduate of Manitowoc County Teachers Training School and taught in rural schools at Rosecrans, Melnik and Shoto. She was married June 24, 1913, to Michael J. Kellner, then a leading businessman at Kellnersville and grandson of the founder of the village in 1849. She was a member of the Rosary Chapter of Third Order of St. Dominic. Among survivors are her husband; four sons, James, John, Robert and Paul of Milwaukee; two brothers, John McCully of Malin, Ore., and James Pleshek of Kenton, Wash; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, October 3, 1962 pg. T-5 ******** M.J. KELLNER TO CLAIM CITY GIRL AS BRIDE Kellnersville Business Man to Wed Miss McCulley in June Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Catherine McCulley, of this city and Michael J. Kellner of Kellnersville, was made to friends at a dinner party given at the McCulley home last evening. The wedding will be celebrated in June and the couple will make their home at Kellnersville. Miss McCulley, the bride to be is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. McCulley, 415 North Fifth Street and is well and favorably known and one of the city's popular girls. She is a graduate of the County Training School and has been a teacher in the schools. Mr. Kellner is one of the best known young men of Manitowoc county and has a wide acquaintance in this city. He is associated with the M. Kellner Sons in business at Kellnersville as manager s a capable businessman. Mr. Kellner has been prominent in business and social affairs of the town but is perhaps best known through his association in athletics events, as manager of the Kellnersville ball team and the athletic organization. A new home is being erected at Kellnersville for Mr. and Mrs. Kellner. Manitowoc Daily Herald - May 22, 1913 - page 1


FRANK C. KELLNER Frank C. Kellner, 91, former Maribel resident, died Tuesday morning in Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:45 a.m. Friday in Saur Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider and the Revs. Leander Nickel and E.A. Radey will officiate at a concelebrated Mass and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Kellner was born April 29, 1887 in Neumark, Bohemia, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kellner. He attended both German and Bohemian schools and learned the meat and sausage trade from his father, coming to the United States at the age of 19, where he worked for his uncle, Joseph Kellner, in Maribel. Sept. 12, 1911 he married Mary Cherney in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They operated the Kellner Hotel in Maribel for five years and in 1918 he started the butchering business and operated a meat and grocery store in Maribel for 51 years, retiring in 1969. Mrs. Kellner preceded him in death Oct. 16, 1976. Mr. Kellner was a member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society, a 50 year member of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Branch 86 and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706 for more than 50 years. Survivors include two daughters, Olive Kellner of Clarks Mills and Mrs. Les (Vi) Ramiker of Maidson; a sister, Anna Goeppel of Germany; six grand children and seven great grandchildren. A son, John, a daughter, Mrs. Stan (Ann) Wanek and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. An Eagles memorial service will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday and a wake service will be at 8 p.m. by Msgr. Schneider. The Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society and Catholic Knights. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, July 12, 1978 - page 3


IGNACE KELLNER KELLNERSVILLE MAN WHO MADE DAILY TRIP TO THIS CITY BY TEAM 50 YEARS PASSES AWAY, AGED 75 Ignace Kellner died on Wednesday, June 5, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Michael Wellner at the Town of Cooperstown, aged 75 years, from the infirmities of old age. He was born in Bohemia and at the age of 17 years, traveling all alone, he came to this county and worked for his relatives, the Michael Kellner family for about 50 years. Before the advent of the automobile, for many years, he was a familiar figure on the road between Kellnersville and Manitowoc, daily driving a team of horses, bringing produce from the Kellner farm to Manitowoc and returning with loads of good and merchandise. In those days of horse transporation, almost daily, he was accompanied by some passenger to Manitowoc and if not so accompanied, he would generally pick one up. He was universally loved by all who knew him and was ever ready to perform acts of courtesy and kindness. He never married. He leaves surviving him a brother, John Kellner, residing at Menominee, Michigan and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Fischer of Marshfield and Mrs. Michael Wellner of Maribel. The remains may be viewed at the Wachal-Husar Undertaking parlors at Kellnersville, Wisconsin on Thursday and Friday evenings and the funeral will be conducted from there on Saturday morning at ten o’clock at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Kellnersville where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Francis Kolar in the absence of Rev. John Rous, who has just left on a trip to Europe. Burial will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald News - Thursday, June 6, 1929 - page 2



JOHN KELLNER (d. 1953) John Kellner, 79, lifelong resident of the town of Kossuth, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since Oct. 10. He had incurred a fractured hip in a fall at the farm. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Frank Svatek will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Kellner was born in the town of Kossuth Feb. 23, 1874, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kellner, and operated a farm until his hospital confinement. He is survived by a brother, Joseph J., a sister, Miss Mary Kellner, and several nephews and nieces of Kossuth. He never married. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 28, 1953 pg. T7


JOHN KELLNER John F. Kellner, 54, of Maribel, died unexpectedly Saturday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Military services will be conducted by the Johnson Hershman American Legion Post of Denmark. Mr. Kellner was born July 23, 1919, at Maribel, son of Frank and Mary Cherney Kellner. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School of Kellnersville and St. Procopious High School and College at Lisle, Ill. He married Bessie Husar April 17, 1941, at St. Joseph Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He entered the service Apr. 23, 1943, and was discharged Dec. 6, 1945. He was associated with his father in the operation of the former Kellner Meat Market and Grocery Store at Maribel. At the present time he was employed by the U.S. Government as a meat inspector at Packerland Packing of Green Bay. His wife preceded him in death Dec. 27, 1958. He was living with his parents at Maribel. Mr. Kellner was a member of the Johnson Hershman American Legion Post of Denmark, Maribel Sportsmans' Club, Denmark Rod and Gun Club, West Shore Sportsman Club, Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church and Kellnersville Francis Creek Catholic Knights Branch No. 86. He was also a charter member of the Maribel Lions Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A sister, Mrs. Ann Wanek preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday by Msgr. Schneider, the Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and Catholic Knights and a memorial service will be held at 8:30 p.m. by the American Legion. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, February 4, 1974 pg. 3


JOSEPH KELLNER (d. 1917) FRANCIS CREEK MAN FOUND DEAD IN BED, WAS 79 Joseph Kellner, Well Known Pioneer, is Victim of Heart Attack Joseph Kellner, a pioneer resident of the county, was found dead in bed at his home at Francis Creek yesterday, a victim of heart failure. Mr. Kellner was a cousin to John Kellner of this city. Mr. Kellner was born in Canada and came to Manitowoc county with his parents as a boy. He is survived by an aged widow, two sons, John and Joseph, and one daughter, Mary Kellner. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Daily Herald Thursday, July 5, 1917 pg. 8 ******** *Note: He was placed here because his children are here.



JOSEPH J. KELLNER (d. 1964) Joseph J. Kellner Sr., 83, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient six weeks. Since May he had lived at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kellner was born Sept. 9, 1831, in the town of Kossuth, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Muench Kellner. Jun 30, 1914, he married Bertha Kerscher. She died May 11, 1964. The couple lived on the homestead farm. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Donal (Loretta) Rebechek and Mrs. Raymond (Lucille) Trochil, of Rt. 1 Whitelaw, a son, Joseph Jr., on the homestead farm, a sister, Miss Mary Kellner, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter, brother and sister also preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, December 31, 1964 pg. T-5


MAE WANISH KELLNER ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. KELLNER Widow of Dr. V.V. Kellner Dies in Manitowoc Mrs. May Kellner, 33, widow of Dr. V.V. Kellner a native of Manitowoc County, died at 11:30 am today in a Milwaukee Hospital. She had been ill since April. Relatives here who received word of the death said that the body will be taken to Kellnersville Friday afternoon but that funeral plans had not been completed. Her maiden name was May Wanish and she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wanish of Kellnersville. She was married to Dr. Kellner eleven years ago. Dr. Kellner practiced medicine at Maribel. The family moved to Milwaukee a short time before Dr. Kellner's death about four years ago. Mrs. Kellner is survived by four children, Mary Ann, Victor, Dorothy and Betty, her parent and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Kwitek and Mrs. Robert Pinkus, both of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., July 28, 1932 - page 2 ******** Notes from Kellnersville St. Joseph's Catholic Church was the scene of a quiet wedding at 6:30 last Thursday morning when in the presence of only members of the immediate families and a few intimate friends, the Rev. Father J. Rous officiiated. Miss Mae Wanish and Dr. Victor Kellner were united in marriage. The attendants were Miss Ellen Matheson and John L. Kellner and following the church ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wanish, after which the newlyweds left on a honeymoon trip that will take them to Chicago, New York, Niagara Falls and other points of interest. Returning, the couple will take up their home at Maribel where Dr. Kellner has established a lucrative practice. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 29, 1921



MARY KELLNER (d. 1918) DEATH CLAIMS ONE OF OLDEST PIONEERS OF MANITOWOC CO. Mrs. Mary Kellner, Widow of Late Michael Kellner, Passes Away at Her Home, Kellnersville Death claimed Mrs. Mary Altt? Kellner, one of the pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county at her home at Kellnersville last night. Mrs. Kellner was 86 years of age and her death was hastened by an accident which she suffered ten days ago when she sustained a fracture of the hip in a fall from a chair. Mrs. Kellner was a native of Bavaria, having been born Feb. 20, 1832. She came to Manitowoc as a girl, accompanying the family of the late Joseph Williams from Quebec to this city and the county has been her residence since that time, more than sixty years. Married to Michael Kellner in 1846 the couple located in Kossuth, making their home at what is now known as Kellnersville where Mr. Kellner founded the business which is still conducted under the family name of M. Kellner and Sons. Mr. Kellner died in 1890 and his widow had made her home with her children. Mrs. Kellner is survived by seven children; Mrs. Marry Wilharms of Appleton; Mrs. Q.R. Hessel and Mrs. John Groos of Escanaba; Mrs. William Scholtan, John and William Kellner of this city and Michael of Kellnersville. Thirty two grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren also survive Mrs. Kellner. Funeral services for Mrs. Kellner will be held Monday morning at 10:30 from St. Joseph's church at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 16, 1918, Page 1


MARY KELLNER (d. 1972) Miss Mary Kellner, 94, formerly of 2808 Meadow Lane, died Friday evening at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Home Chapel. The Rev. Criprin Nowakowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery at Kellnersville. Miss Kellner was born Aug. 7, 1877, in Kellnersville, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Muench Kellner. She move to Manitowoc 60 years ago. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements. There is no visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, July 1, 1972 pg. 3 ******** (b. 7 Aug. 1877/d. Jun. 1972/SSDI)


MARY KELLNER (1976) Mrs. Frank C. (Mary) Kellner, 86, a former Maribel resident, died Saturday evening at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, where she resided the past two years. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider and the Rev. Leander Nickel will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Kellner, nee Mary Cherney, was born June 18, 1890, at Reedsville, daughter of the late Paul and Mary Chizek Cherney. She was married to Frank Kellner Sept. 12, 1911, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They operated a meat market at Maribel for 51 years retiring 10 years ago. Mrs. Kellner was a member of St. Joseph Church and a 50-year member of the Rosary Society and a 50-year member of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin Branch 86. Survivors include her husband, Frank, of Maple Crest Home, two daughters, Mrs. Lester (Violet) Ramiker, of Madison and Olive Kellner of Clarks Mills; three brothers, Wencil of Rt. 2, Cato; John, of Kellnersville and Louis, of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. Anna Fidler, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Emma Wisner, of Rt. 2, Cato, Mrs. Peter (Julia) Siudzinski, of Appleton, Mrs. Joseph (Clara) Krejcarek, of Francis Creek, Mrs. Edward (Alvina) Wirtz, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Christine Benzschawel, of Reedsville, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A son, John, and a daughter, Mrs. Ann Wanek, 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 at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening by members of the Rosary Society and Catholic Knights and a wake service will be at 8 o'clock by Msgr. Schneider. Herald Times Reporter Monday, October 18, 1976 pg. 3 ******** Frank C. Kellner and Miss Mary Cherney, both of Kellnersville were married at that village today. The bride is a daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Paul Cherney. The parents of the groom live in Germany. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., Sept. 12, 1911


MICHAEL KELLNER Death on Mon. morning after a long illness with stomach cancer, of Michael Kellner, a well-known and respected resident of this county. He was born in Neumark, Bohemia, and came to America about 40 yrs. ago. He moved directly here and has operated a store and served as postmaster in Kellersville the entire time. The funeral yesterday was heavily attended. Der Nord Westen, 25 Sept. 1890 ******** From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-Five Years ago (1890) Death of Michael Kellner Michael Kellner of Kellnersville, died on Monday morning of this week. He was taken sick with the influenza so prevalent last winter and never fully recovered his health. But he bore up with that surprising energy which marked the entire course of hs life. When he took to his bed, all knew life was drawiing to its close as it was not his nature to surrender while a chance was left. He was born in Neumark, Bohemia, Nov. 16, 1823. He came to this country while a young man and settled in Canada where he worked at a trade, that of a tanner. His ambition was to become a farmer and after he earned some money he came to Milwaukee nd soon pushed his way to Manitowoc. He began his search for land and penetrated the forest until he reached the western line of Kossuth. The magnificent plane of timberland in that section soon determined his choice and he purchased a large quantity. This was in 1846 and he soon after built a dwelling house on the land he bought. The indomnitable pluck of the man was shown by the trips he made from Kossuth to Milwaukee and back, on foot, with only an Indian trail to follow for a portion of the way. It was often the writer's priveledge to hear the old gentleman talk of these early experiences, thrilling in many of their features. After settling in Kossuth, he worked for some time in Green Bay and usually walked home on Saturday evenings, returning to his work on Monday morning. He started a little tannery of his own in Kossuth but soon after abandoned it and started a small store. His business grew but as his cares multiplied, he also grew in performance. With no help but that of his wife, he conducted a business extraordinary for two persons to manage. For years, Mr. Kellner was constantly on the road from early morn until night after which he gave attention to his store and mill. The man seemed to be as tireless as if made of iron. He laid the foundation for the magnificent business which is now managed by Kellner's sons. He was a genial man, true to his friends, and never oppressed by a sense of the wealth he accumulated by untiring industry and business sagacity. No man was richer in early reminescence than he and no man loved to dwell in the old times more. His funeral took place yesterday and a large number of people from this city were present. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 23, 1915


MICHAEL KELLNER (d. 1924) M. KELLNER PASSES AWAY AT MILWAUKEE Former Kellnersville Merchant Will Be Buried Here Michael Kellner, Sr., former Kellnersville man, died at 1 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Michael, Jr., at Milwaukee where he had been making his home for the last two years. The body will be brought to this city tomorrow afternoon and will be taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. William Scholten, 1117 Huron street. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with services at Sacred Heart church and burial will be made at Kellnersville. Mr. Kellner was for many years engaged in business at Kellnersville, where with his brother he succeeded his father in ownership and management of a mercantile establishment, hotel and large farm was widely known throughout the county and the family for many years was the center of social and business life of Kellnersville. In later years at Kellnersville, Mr. Kellner turned the management of the business over to his son until retirement of the firm two years ago. Born in County Born and reared in Manitowoc County, Mr. Kellner who was 65 at his death, had always made his home here. He was born February 20, 1859 and was married shortly after reaching his majority to Miss Rose Groessel, who preceded him in death about twelve years ago. Surviving him are five sons, Michael Jr. of Milwaukee, Querin, Edward, Victor and John of this county and two daughters, Mrs. Clara Klassenbach of Muscatine Iowa, and Mrs. Clarence Sutter of Burlington, Iowa. One brother, John of this city and four sisters, Mrs. William Scholten of this city, Mrs. Mary Wilharms of Appleton, Mrs. Julie Gross and Mrs. Querin Hessel of Escanaba, Mich., and a number of grandchildren also survive. Mr. Kellner's death is the second in the family within a short time, a brother, William having died in this city three weeks ago. Deceased was a member of the local Knights of Columbus. "Mike" Kellner, as he was familiarly known to hosts of Manitowoc county people and who had an acquaintance over the state, enjoyed a personal popularity that misfortune could not take from him and his death will bring regret to many who knew him. Manitowoc Herald-News, Tues, 10 Jun 1924 ******** KELLNERS PART Announcement was made last week of a split of the business interests of M. Kellner and Sons Company. The city business long managed by John Kellner was taken over by him and the interests at Kellnersville, go to Michael Kellner, who has had charge of them for many years. John's share is said to include 120 acres of the expensive farm land holdings near Kellnersville. The business was founded before the Civil War by the late Michael Kellner and grew to include a tavern, a large general store, grist mill, machinery and implement dealing, a 500 acre farm on which blooded stock was bred, all at Kellnersville and a flour and feed store and real estate holdings at Manitowoc. The place at Kellnersville was a trading place and center for a large territory during the decade when the county round was being developed and the business grew into about the largest of its kind in the county. Under the new conditions brought by the automobile and later by prohibition the business held its own and changed to meet the new conditions. “Kellner” was a word to conjure with a pioneer days and it has yet to lose its magic with the third generation largely in control. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 14, 1922


MICHAEL KELLNER (d. 1968) Michael L. Kellner, 82 of Milwaukee, died Thursday at St. Camillus Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Kellner was born in 1886 at Kellnersville, son of the late Michael and Rose Kellner. He married Catherine McCully at Kellnersville and she preceded him in death. Survivors include three sons, James, Robert and Paul, of Milwaukee, a sister, Mrs. Olive Sutter, of Burlingrton, Iowa, 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, August 16, 1968 pg. 6-T


OLIVE M. KELLNER Olive M. Kellner, 75, of 110 Davis Street, Stockbridge, died Sunday, July 28, 1991 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, after a 15 month struggle with cancer. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Stockbridge. Rev. Leander Nickel will officiate with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Kellnersville. She was born October 19, 1915, in Maribel, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Cherney Kellner. She attended school in Maribel. She had helped her father in the butcher shop in Maribel until 1940 when she started working as a live-in housekeeper for Father Frank Svatek. In 1958 Father Svatek died with cancer and in 1959 she began similar work with Father Leander Nickel, until her recent hospitalization. She served in the capacity of housekeeper for a total of 51 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Stockbridge and had belonged to St. Joseph Christian Mothers in Kellnersville. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Les (Vi) Ramiker of Madison, also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Wanek and a brother, John Kellner. Friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Church, Stockbridge from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Parish prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the church and friends may also call one hour prior to the church. Sansom Funeral Home, Stockbridge is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, July 29, 1991 - page B8


ROSA KELLNER (d. 1911) Notes From Kellnersville: Mrs. Michael Kellner, a well known and highly esteemed resident of this village, died Tuesday at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc where she underwent an operation several weeks ago. She had been in poor health over a year, still the news of her death was a shock to her family and friends here. Mrs. Kellner was born in Germany, March 11, 1861. Her maiden name was Rose Gressel and when seven years of age came with her parents to America. The family located in Kossuth where Mrs. Kellner was reared, and married in November 1883 to Michael Kellner. The deceased was a true and noble woman, a devoted wife and an affectionate mother. After a useful life she died as she had lived, honored, trusted and loved. She reared her own monument while she lived in the hearts of all who knew her. Besides her husband she is survived by five sons, Quirin, Michael, Edward, Victor and John, and two daughters, Misses Clara and Olive Kellner. She is also survived by three brothers, George Gressel of Green Bay, Frank and John Gresel of Algoma; and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Steuber, of Franklin, Mrs. Barbara Geib of Newburg, Wis., Mrs. Theresa Meyer of Algoma and Sister Beatrice of St. Francis Convent. The funeral will be held Friday at 10 o'clock a.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic church. May her soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 14, 1911 pg.8 ******** The funeral of Mrs. Michael Kellner was held at 10 o'clock this morning from St. Joseph Catholic church at Kellnersville. Many from the city attended. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday December 15, 1911 P.2 ********* One of the largest funerals that was ever held at Kellnersville took place at the village on Friday when Mrs. Michael Kellner was conveyed to her last resting place. Solemn requiem was read and the pastor Rev. Cipin was assisted by Rev. Kolar of Reedsville, McDonald of Maple Grove, Braun of Francis Creek and Scheidhauer of the Holy Family hospital this city. Among the out of town people who attended the funeral were the following; Dr. Coffeen, A. Reis and family, L. Reis, George Cressel and wife of Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gressel, John Gressel, Mrs. John Meyer of Algoma; Mrs. John Kellner and son, (illegible); Dr. and Mrs. J.O. Gross and O.R. Hessel of Escanaba; Mrs. Williams, D. Kloisch, G. Schumacher, Appleton; Miss Clara Hohman, Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Math Geib, Newburg, Richard White, Frank Dau, Henry Veit, Milwaukee. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 16, 1911 Page 1



ROSA KELLNER (d. 1894) MRS. JOSEPH KELLNER of Kossuth died yesterday evening. Manitowoc Pilot, August 16, 1894 P. 3 ******** Rosa Kellner birth: 17 June 1894 Kellnersville, Wis. death: 17 July 1894 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kellnersville, Wis. father: Michael Kellner mother: Rosa Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


DR. VICTOR V. KELLNER Prominent Manitowoc Doctor Dies After Lingering Illness Sheboygan Press, Sept. 20, 1928 Dr. Victor V. Kellner, prominent in Manitowoc County medical circles for a large number of years, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital, Milwaukee, late Tuesday night following a lingering illness against which he had fought since August. The remains were brought to Kellnersville Thursday and taken to the home of his father-in-law, Frank Wanish. Funeral services will be held from St. Joseph's Catholic church there Friday morning, the Rev. Joseph Rous officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery, at Kellnersville. Dr. Kellner, one of the best known physicians and surgeons of Manitowoc County, was born at Kellnersville February 2, 1891, and attended Manitowoc high school after receiving his preparatory education in the public school in the village where he was born. He also attended high school at Escanaba, Mich., and upon his graduation entered the Chicago Physicians and Surgeons college. Graduating fifteen years ago, he has since maintained practice at Maribel. Deceased was twice married. His first wife was Miss Bessie Kirt, who passed away about ten years ago. His second marriage was with Miss Mae Wanish seven years ago. He is survived by the widow, one son, Victor, Jr., three daughters Marry Ann, Betty Jane and Dorothy, three sisters, Mrs. C. Klaffenbach, of Muscatine, IA., Miss Olive Kellner of Kellnersville, and Mrs. C. J. Sutter of Burlington, IA., and four brothers, John and Edward of Manitowoc, Michael of Milwaukee, and Quirin of Chicago. Deceased was a member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus and Catholic Knights. During his long period of practice in Manitowoc county he established an enviable reputation or service and was esteemed by those with whom he came in contact.


WILLIAM KELLNER Little Son of M.L. Kellner Dies Friends will extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Kellner of Kellnersville in the death of their little son William, who passed away last night, following convulsions. The babe was only six month old. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald News Friday, April 1, 1921 pg. 4


LIDMILA KEPL Notes From Kellnersville: Mrs. Lydia Kepl was buried was buried here Monday, Rev. Just officiated. Grippe has a strong hold on Kellnersville at present. The attendance at both our schools has fallen off on this account. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 19, 1899 pg. 2 ******** Lidie Pleifant Kepl birth: 1819 Bohemia death: 14 January 1899 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Franklin residence: 1899 Franklin, Manitowoc spouse: Anton Kepl Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MILDRED KIEL Mildred J. Kiel, age 89, of 9622 Hwy 10 Cato, died Sunday morning, May 18, 2003 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Msgr. Robert Gulig will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with Sr. Marlene Greatens, homilist. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. The former Mildred Andres was born October 25, 1913, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Vraney Andres. On January 21, 1931 Mildred was married to Norman Kiel in Manitowoc, he preceded her in death February 13, 1984. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Survivors include five children, Pat and Harold Meyer, Reedsville, Jean Stevens, Indiana, Donna Zipperer, Manitowoc, Mary Ellen Kiel, Reedsville, Terry Kiel, St. Nazianz; one sister, Martha Cisler, Manitowoc; 25 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents and husband Norman, Mildred was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tari Ellen Meyer; one grandson, Edward Rappel, Jr.; one sister, Elizabeth Bergene; two brothers, Edward Andres, John Andres; four sisters-in-law, Viola Fritsch, Olive Mangin, Blanche Herzog, Emma Andres; three brothers-in-law, William Kiel, Jr., Charles Cisler, Norman Bergene; one son-in-law, Clarence Zipperer. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 from 5 – 8 p.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. led by Sr. Marlene Greatens. Relatives and friends may also call on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter May 2003


NORMAN KIEL Norman Kiel, 73, of 9622 Highway 10, Cato, died unexpectedly Monday morning, Feb. 13, at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mr. Kiel was born January 10, 1911, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late William and Mathilda Reif Kiel. He married the former Mildred Andrews on January 21, 1931, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Kiel was a sheet metal worker for many years and was employed at Valders Co-op for ten years, retiring five years ago. The couple farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, residing at their present home since 1948. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; a son, Terry Kiel of St. Nazianz; four daughters, Mrs. Harold (Patricia) Meyer of Route 3 Reedsville, Mrs. Jean Stevens of Kendallville, Indiana, Mrs. Clarence (Donna) Zipperer of Manitowoc and Mrs. Bob (Mary Ellen) Mader of New Holstein; a brother-in-law, George Herzog of Manitowoc; 25 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill and three sisters, Viola Fritsch, Olive Mangin and Blanche Herzog and one granddaughter. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening and Thursday until the hour of service. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday by Father Reimer. Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1984 P. 3



BARBORA KIRT The funeral of Mrs. Matthew Kirt, a well-known resident of Kellnersville, was held today, a number from this city attending. Mrs. Kirt was one of the pioneer residents of the county. Manitowoc Daily Herald Monday, September 25, 1916 pg. 2


CHARLES KLIMENT Charles Kliment, 83, of Route 1, Maribel, died Friday morning, March 7, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:15 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Francis Reinke and entombment will be in Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum. Mr. Kliment was born February 19, 1903 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Joseph and Frances Graycarek Kliment. He married Rose Seidl on November 14, 1929 at St. Anne Catholic church, Francis Creek. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson. Mr. Kliment was a hunting and fishing enthusiast. He was a member of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include his wife, Rose; two daughters, Mrs. Rod (Marilyn) Truttman of Green Bay and Mrs. JoAnn Cretton of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Martha Wagner of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of services. Prayer service 7:30 p.m. Sunday by Father Reinke. Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, March 8, 1986 - page 12 ******** (19 Feb 1903/Mar 1986/SSDI)


ROSE KLIMENT Rose B. Kliment, age 99, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 15, 2004. The daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Leiterman Seidl was born Apr. 20, 1905, in Manitowoc County. Rose married Charles Kliment on November 14, 1929, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. Charles preceded her in death on March 7, 1986. Rose was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kellnersville and also St. Joseph's Rosary Society. She enjoyed crocheting and made many afghans for her family. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Marilyn (Rod) Truttman of Green Bay; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Evangeline Seidl; Marcella (Melvin) Krejcarek; LaVerne (Dan) Matczynski all of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends survive. Rose was preceded in death by one daughter: JoAnn Cretton; three sisters: Elsie Seidl; Helen (Frank) Denk; Florence (Steve) Dvorachek; one brother: Clarence (Rita) Seidl; one great granddaughter: Adeline Truttman. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Monsignor Robert Gulig will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Highway 310, Manitowoc. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Kliment family. A very special thanks to Century Ridge, Odd Fellows Home and Dr. Bruce Fenster for all their care. Herald Times Reporter October 2004 ******** (20 Apr 1905 15 Oct 2004/SSDI)


MARIE KLIMENTA Kellnersville Mrs. J. Clements of Kossuth will be buried here on Saturday. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times - June 9, 1885



AGNES KOCIAN Agnes M. Kocian, age 96, formerly of Kellnersville, died on Tuesday morning, Dec. 18, 2007, at Harmony Assisted Living of Manitowoc. Agnes was born on April 18, 1911, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Alois and Anna (Riederer) Muench. She attended St. Michael School. On May 21, 1935, she married Clarence F. Kocian at St. Michael Catholic Church. Agnes worked at Mirro until the time of her marriage, and then became a housewife, and helper to her husband on their farms in the Menchalville and Kellnersville area, moving to Kellnersville in 1988. In later years, they both worked part time at Marshburn's Boulevard Tavern, and at Biely's in Menchalville. Clarence preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2002. Agnes was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Rosary Society, Kellnersville Betterment Association, Wayside Rough Riders, Kellnersville Homemakers, Menchalville Sewing Club, and the Kellnersville Senior Citizens Group. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and handy work. Agnes was very proud of the fact that she had made over 120 afghans, most given as gifts. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters-in-law: Bernard (Lydia) Muench, Oscar Muench, Louis (Agnes) Muench and Richard Muench; one sister and brother-in-law: Lucille (Reubin) Marshburn; five brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Joseph (Rose) Kocian, Victor (Isabel) Kocian, Matthew (Florence) Kocian, Edward (Fern) Kocian and George Kocian; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in law: Eleanor (Quiren) Wachal and Mollie Cherney. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Rallen Stencil will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations would be appreciated for St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Visiting Nurses Association Hospice. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Kocian family. A special thank you to the staff of Harmony of Manitowoc Assisted Living for treating her like she was one of their own. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 20, 2007 ******** (18 Apr 1911/18 Dec 2007)


ALBERT KOCIAN Former Kellnersville Resident Dies At Chicago on Sunday Albert Kocian, 60, formerly a resident of Kellnersville, but who later located at Milladore, near Stevens Point and a year ago moved to Chicago died there on Sunday. The remains will be brought to Kellnersville for burial and funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock from St. Joseph's church there. Besides the widow, the deceased is survived by five step-daughters and four step-sons, two brothers, Anton of Menchalville and Frank of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Feit. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, August 12, 1929 P.2 ******* (NOTE: The age is off in the obit)


CLARENCE KOCIAN Mr. Clarence F. Kocian, age 93, of 1107 Main St., Kellnersville, died Wednesday evening, January 16, 2002 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Monsignor Robert Gulig will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with Sister Marlene Greatens, Homilist. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Clarence was born Oct. 1, 1908 in the town of Cooperstown, son of the late Matt and Katherine Tisler Kocian Sr. He attended the one-room school at Kellnersville. Clarence married the former Agnes Muench on May 21, 1935 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The couple farmed in the Kellnersville and Menchalville area, moving to Kellnersville in 1988. Clarence was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding and Imperial Eastman until his retirement in 1973. Clarence was a member of St. Joseph Catholic church, Holy Name Society, Kellnersville Betterment Association, Kellnersville Senior Citizens, past member of the Roughriders of Wayside for 25 years and a charter member of the Manitowoc Youth Sportsman Club. Clarence loved horses and riding horses and was an avid card player. Survivors include his wife, Agnes of Kellnersville; one son, Marvin and Kathy Kocian of Kenilworth, Ill., one daughter, Judy and Jack Deets, Kellnersville; four grandchildren, Stephen Kocian and Sarah Kocian, both of Chicago, Ill., Jayne (Wayne) Syrjamaki, Neenah, Jay Deets, Dallas, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Lukas, Brandon, Ethan; one brother, Matt Kocian Jr., Francis Creek; one sister-in-law, June Kocian, Manitowoc; one step-sister, Lottie Zeman-Nelson, Madison; special aunt, Mary Michalek, Grafton; one cousin, Molly Krish, Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include Wally (Dorothy) Muench, Whitelaw, Norbert (Mickey) Muench, Whitelaw, Lucille Marshburn, Manitowoc, Luella Muench, Mesa, Ariz.; 10 godchildren and 40 nieces and nephews survive. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Molly Cherney and Eleanor Wacha; four brothers, Joseph, Victor, George and Edward; five sisters-in-law, Rose Kocian, Fern Kocian, Florence Kocian, Lydia Muench, Agnes Muench; six brothers-in-law, Quirin Wachal, Bernard Muench, Oscar Muench, Richard Muench, Louis Muench and Reubin Marshburn. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral home, Kellnersville, Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Sister Marlene Greatens will hold a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, Jan. 18, 2000 - page A5 ******** (01 Oct 1908/16 Jan 2002/SSDI)



JOHN KOCIAN COOPERSTOWN FARMER DIES, HEAT VICTIM John Kocian, 55, Collapses In Field While Operating Binder John Kocian, 55, Cooperstown farmer, became the county's first heat victim of the summer yesterday afternoon, when he was stricken while operating a binder on the field near his home, shortly before 3 o'clock. He fell from the seat on the binder, while driving the horses. Other farm workers, who ran to his assistance found he was dead. Dr. Gerald Rau of Two Rivers, coroner, who was summoned, said Kocian's death was due to a heart attack, probably brought on by the extreme heat. There will be no inquest. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. at the home, six miles north of Kellnersville, and at 9:30 from the St. Joseph's Catholic church, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kocian was born in Cooperstown in 1884 and always made his home there. In 1913 he married Miss Mary O'Neill who survives with three sons, Louis, Jerome and John, at home; mother, Mrs. Margaret Kocian of Franklin; two sisters, Mrs. Harry DeYoung of Menchalville, Mrs. Michael Reedy of Manitowoc Rapids; five brothers, Matt of Kellnersville, Lawrence, Frank, Charles and Joseph, all of Menchalville. The body will be taken to the Kocian home Thursday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 26, 1939 pg. 5


JOSEPH T. KOCIAN Joseph Kocian, 83, of 7320 Bloomfield Road, Des Moines, Iowa, died Thursday, November 22, 1990 at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Rev. John White, pastor of Faith Evangelical Free Church, Manitowoc, will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. He was born December 29, 1906 in Cooperstown, son of the late Matt and Katherine Tisler Kocian. He married the former Rose Eviston in 1940. She preceded him in death August 5, 1983. He owned and operated Kocian-Machia Construction Company in Des Moines, Iowa for 30 years. Mr. Kocian was a past member of the Operating Engineers Union in Des Moines. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Karolyn and James Machia of Des Moines, Iowa; a grandson, Thomas Machia of Des Moines, Iowa; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Clarence and Agnes Kocian of Kellnersville, Victor Kocian of Francis Creek, Edward and Fern Kocian of Francis Creek, George and June Kocian of Whitelaw, Matt and Florence Kocian of Francis Creek; an aunt, Mary Mahalick of Cedarburg, Wisconsin and a brother-in-law, Quirin Wachal of Francis Creek. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Wachal and Molly Cherney. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 10 a.m. Tuesday morning and until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald times - Sunday, Nov. 25, 1990 - page B9


JULIA KOCIAN MOTHER OF MILLADORE POSTMASTER IS DEAD Mrs. Julie Kocian, 63, mother of John Kocian Jr., postmaster at Milladore, died in Chicago on Tuesday and will be buried Saturday morning in the Catholic cemetery at Kellnersville, Manitowoc County, her former home. She was born in Czechoslovakia and came to America when about 18 years of age. She was married in Manitowoc to John Kocian who died in 1907. Eight years later she became the wife of Albert Kocian and lived with him until his death in Chicago last August. There are five daughters and four sons, the only one in this neighborhood being the Milladore postmaster. Stevens Point Journal - Sat., Jan. 25, 1930 - page 3


LOUIS KOCIAN Louis Kocian, 66, of Route 1, Reedsville, died Thursday morning, Sept. 6, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Carl Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mr. Kocian was born March 27, 1913 in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late John and Mary O’Neil Kocian. He made his home with Mr. and Mrs. George Goggins for many years. Survivors include a brother, Jerome of Manitowoc, cousins and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Sept. 6, 1979 - page 3


MARGARET KOCIAN Mrs. Margaret Kocian, 86, died at the home of her son-in-law, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reedy, Manitowoc route 5, Friday evening. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. Joseph Catholic church at Kellnersville, with the Rev. Frank Stevak officiating. The body is now lying in state at the home of her son, Frank Kocian in Menchalville. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kocian, nee, Margaret Decker, was born in Bohemia and came to America and Manitowoc county with her parents when she was three years old. Most of her life was spent at Menchalville. She was married to Mathew Kocian 65 years ago. Survivors are five sons, Matt of Maribel and Joseph, Lawrence, Frank and Charles, all of Menchalville; two daughters, Mrs. Anna DeYoung of Maribel and Mrs. Michael Reedy of Manitowoc route 5; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Eis of Racine, Mrs. Wencel Frolich of this city, Mrs. Charles Klein of Chicago and Mrs. Rose Motehenboch of Montana; three brothers, Joseph and John Decker of Menchalville and Matt of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A son, John, died four years ago. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 20, 1943 pg. 2 ******** RECALLS PIONEER EXPERIENCE Not often these days does one hear tales of the pioneer life experienced by the aged men or women who with their parents and grandparents aided the building from a woodland to the farm communities and cities that are now known as Manitowoc County. Many of these early experiences, so unlike those of the present, could be learned from Mrs. Margaret Kocian, who today is celebrating her 75th anniversary at her old farm home at Menchelville. A resident of the county since she came her from Bohemia at the age of three years, Mrs. Kocian can tell of the loneliness of her family who had very few neighbors, most of them Indians, when they arrived to make a large farm out of forest land. “Maybe you have heard the custom years ago to pass a loaf of bread around the circle of visitor?” she asks when telling of pioneer life. “Every guest would cut a slice from the loaf with the knife that would be passed with it. One of our Indian guests didn't know about this custom and took both the loaf and knife away when my grandmother passed them to him.” she recounted. As unexpected as his departure with them was, so was his return a few days later with the knife. Being neighborly with other white folks who had settled nearby was somewhat difficult for the other families, the Robinsons and the Haydens, spoke English and Mrs. Kocian's family knew only the Bohemian tongue. She tells in a spirit of humor, of the time that a neighbor woman brought four little pigs as a gift and explained with an improvised sign language that the little porkers would have to be fed with milk. Mrs. Kocian, nee Decker, was born in Bohemia, Jan. 16, 1857 and was married to Matthew Kocian in this county 54 years ago. Mr. Kocian passed away ten years ago. To them was born nine children, eight of whom are still living. One daughter, Mrs. Harry DeYoung and five sons, Matthew, John, Joseph, Lawrence and Frank live at Menchelville. Another daughter, Mrs. Mike Reedy lives in Manitowoc at 1818 Clermont St., and the youngest son, Charles lives near Oconto. All but Charles were with her for the birthday celebration today. Mrs. Kocian makes her home on a small portion of the farmland that was occupied by her parents and grandparents more than 70 years ago, but her farm is considerably improved over the floorless shanty with one window pane that she occupied as a child. Manitowoc Herald News - Jan. 15, 1932 - page 7



MARY KOCIAN Mrs. Mary Kocian, 63, lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died at 3 pm at Manitowoc County Hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 8:45 am Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 9 am at St. Jospeh Catholic Church in the village. The Rev. Francis Wenda will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Mary O'Neil was born in the Town of Franklin, January 5, 1894, daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Sleger O'Neil. She was married in 1913 to John Kocian and the couple farmed in the Town of Cooperstown. He died in 1939 and Mrs. Kocian continued to farm for several years before moving to Manitowoc where she was employed at Lakeside Packing Co. and subsequently by Holy Family Hospital. Survivors are three sons, Jerome of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, John of Manitowoc and Louis of Maple Grove and two sisters, Mrs. Donald Hamman of Chicago and Mrs. Donald Burgess of Los Angeles. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1957 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Kocian, 63, of Manitowoc, who died Monday at the Manitowoc County Hospital were at 8:45 a.m. Thursday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rev. Francis Wendal officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward and Charles Jerabek, Charles Biely, Clarence Kocian, Edward Krish and Reuben Marshburn. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, August 8, 1957 pg. T-5 ******** 500 Guests Attend Kellnersville Wedding Attended by 500 guests, the wedding of Margaret O'Neal and John Kotzian of Kellnersville celebrated at Kellnersville yesterday, was one of the largest in the county in years. The ceremony was performed at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rev. A. Cippen officiating and was followed by a wedding dinner, reception and dance. Both young people are prominent in the northern section of the county and are held in high esteem. They will reside at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mar. 27, 1913 - page 8


MATH KOCIAN Maribel news: Math Kocian died Thursday evening after suffering a paraletic stroke. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 2, 1922  p.3 ******** CO. PIONEER IS DEAD AT HOME IN MARIBEL Matt Kocian, Sr., a resident of the county for more than fifty years, during most of which time he made his home on a farm in Cooperstown, is dead at Maribel where he removed eight years ago. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's church at Kellnersville Monday morning at 10, the Rev. Rouse officiating. Mr. Kocian was 69 years of age, having been born in Bohemia January 19, 1852. He came to this country with his parents when but fourteen years of age. The family located in this county and since resided here. Eight children survive Mr. Kocian as follows: Mrs. DeYoung, Matt J., Joseph, John, Lawrence, Frank, Mrs. Julia Reedy and Charles. Three brothers Anton and Albert of Milwaukee, Frank, this city and one sister Mrs. Mary Feit, Milwaukee, also survive, together with eleven grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, January 28, 1922


ROSE KOCIAN Mrs. Joseph (Rose) Kocian, 71, of 1002 Southwest Kirkwood Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, died Friday, August 5 at a Des Moines Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Associate Pastor Orlando Krueger of Faith Evangelical Free Church will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mrs. Kocian, nee Rose Eviston, was born in 1913 in Milwaukee. She was married to Joseph Kocian in 1930. The couple lived in Manitowoc for many years and for the past 30 years resided in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a member of Indianola Hike Free Church of Des Moines, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, a daughter and son-in-law, Karolyn and James Machia of Des Moines, Iowa; a grandson, Thomas Machia of Des Mointes. She is locally survived by several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Aug. 6, 1983 - page 3


ALOIS KOHLBECK Alois Kohlbeck in Kellnersville, died on 04 February. The deceased was born 1845 in Germany and came to Manitowoc County in 1866. He leaves 4 sons and 4 daughters. The funeral was held 06 February under the direction of the Catholic Knights. Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1906 *Note: Placed him here because his wife and son are here. ******** (Order for Proof of Will). STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Alois Kohlbeck, deceased. In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Alois Kohlbeck of town of Kossuth, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And John C. Kellner, of City of Manitowoc in said county, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Alois Kohlbeck died testate, at said town, in said County, on the 4th day of February, 1906; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that John C. Kellner is named therein as Executor, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to him, John C. Kellner. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 13th day of March, 1906, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated February 13th, 1906. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 1, 1906 P. 4


ANNA KOHLBECK Death Sun. in Kellnersville of Mrs. Kolbeck (sic). Her funeral took place Tues. Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1900 ******** FRANCIS CREEK: Mrs. Kohlbeck died on Sunday last, of consumption. Funeral was held on Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 24, 1900 pg. 7 ******** (Per notice, death was Sun., 20 May. (From Death Index/May 20, 1900/Anna Kohlbeck/co. death index v.6 p.260) ******** Anna Ruska Kohlbeck Wisconsin, Death Records Name Anna Ruska Kohlbeck Event Type Death Event Date 1900 Event Place Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Gender Female Age 45 Marital Status Married Race W Birth Date 24 Apr 1855 Birth Year (Estimated) 1855 Birthplace Bohemia Burial Place Kellnersville, Wis. Cemetery St. Joseph's Cemetery Father's Name Anton Ruska Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Name Anna Ruska Mother's Birthplace Bohemia Spouse's Name Alois Kohlbeck "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Anna Ruska Kohlbeck Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Anna Ruska Kohlbeck Gender Female Burial Place Kellnersville, Wis. Death Date 20 May 1900 Death Place Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 45 Birth Date 24 Apr 1855 Birthplace Bohemia, Europe Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Alois Kohlbeck Father's Name Anton Ruska Father's Birthplace Bohemia, Europe Mother's Name Anna Mother's Birthplace Bohemia, Europe "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch


ANTON KOHLBECK Anton Kohlbeck, 72, formerly of 517 Chicago St. Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Claude LeClair will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mr. Kohlbeck was born Sept. 3, 1890 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Alois and Anna Kruska Kohlbeck. He attended St. Joseph School at Kellnersville and was a carpenter by trade, working mostly in the northern area of Manitowoc County. A musician of note, he also conducted his own orchestra. He married Mary Kocian in 1910 and after her death he married Elizabeth Stoehr. The family home was at Kellnersville 10 years, Green Bay 10 years and at Gresham until established at Manitowoc in 1955. Surviving are five sons, Quirin of Denmark, Clarence of Two Rivers, Victor of Texas, Norbert of Manitowoc and Gerald of Oostburg; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Stegmann of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; a brother Louis of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited by Holy Name Society at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed. May 29, 1963 - page T3


BARBARA KOHLBECK Notes from Polivka's Corners Miss Barbara Kolbeck, formerly of this place, died at Denver, Colo. She is survived by five brothers and three sisters. The remains will be brought here and interred in the family lot at Kellnersville cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 4, 1919



LOUIS KOHLBECK Louis Kohlbeck Wisconsin, Death Records Name Louis Kohlbeck Event Type Death Event Date 1906 Event Place Wisconsin Residence Place Kossuth, Gender Male Age 61 Marital Status Widowed Race W Birth Date 06 Apr 1845 Birth Year (Estimated) 1845 Birthplace Germany Burial Place Kellnersville, Father's Name Peter Kohlbeck Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Name Maria Kohlbeck Mother's Birthplace Germany Spouse's Name Anna Kohlbeck "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Louis Kohlbeck Wisconsin Death Index Name Louis Kohlbeck Event Type Death Event Date 04 Feb 1906 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0048 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch *Note: He was placed here because record indicated this is the place of burial.


MAX KOHLBECK Maximilian Kohlbeck Wisconsin, Death Records Name Maximilian Kohlbeck Event Type Death Event Date 1897 Event Place Kellnersville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 23 Race W Occupation Farmers son-Cheese maker Birth Date 05 Aug 1872 Birth Year (Estimated) 1874 Birthplace Kellnersville, Kosssuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Burial Place Kellnersville, Manitowoc, Wis. Cemetery St. Joseph's Cath. Cong. Cemetery Father's Name Alois Kohlbeck Mother's Name Anny Kohlbeck "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Maxmilion Kohlbeck birth: 5 August 1872 Kellnersville, Kossuth, Manit. Co., Wis. death: 25 March 1897 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: Alois Kohlbeck mother: Anny Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA KONOP Mrs. Anna Konop, 91, formerly a Francis Creek resident, died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 22, at Sunnyhill Rest Home, Madison. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate the Mass of Resurrection with burial in the family plot at the church cemetery. Mrs. Konop, nee Anna Sterba, was born August 31, 1892, at Chicago, daughter of the late John and Catherine Sterba. She married John G. Konop on May 15, 1917 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. The couple also celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary May 1967. Her husband preceded her in death September 19, 1971. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Mabel Konop of Route 2 Two Rivers and Victor and Agnes Konop of Route 2, Cato; a daughter and a son-in-law, Gloria and Don Townsend of Madison; a sister and a brother-in-law, Gerald and Bessie Zander of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ann Ruthmansdorfer of Two Rivers; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank, a sister, Gertrude, a grandson, Glenn Konop and a great grandson. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of services. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday by Father Reimer. Herald Times Reporter, February 23, 1984 P. 3



CHARLES KONOP (d. 1942) Charles J. Konop, 54, of Menchalville, one of the leading dairymen in the state and who in 1937 was named a Master Farmer by the Wisconsin Agriculturist, died this morning at Holy Family hospital after an illness of nine weeks. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:15 o'clock at the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's church. The Rev. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday afternoon until the hour of the services. Mr. Konop was recognized as one of the outstanding farmers in Manitowoc county. His herd of Holsteins was regarded by livestock men as one of the best in the state. In 1940 he disposed of this herd, the young stock being purchased by the state of Oklahoma for its various institutions and the older cattle being purchased by the Fred Pabst farms of Oconomowoc. Mr. Konop since that time had rebuilt his herd. Upon the recommendation of the farmers of this county, Mr. Konop in 1937 was accorded the recognition of Master Farmer by the Wisconsin Agriculturist. He was a member of the soil conservation committee of the town of Franklin and served as its chairman since 1931. He was prominent in activities of the State Holstein Association and was well known in the national organization. Considered an authority on livestock he served as judge of cattle at county fairs at Kewaunee, DePere, Sturgeon Bay, and elsewhere through out the state. He formerly served as clerk of the town school board and was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph's church at Kellnersville. Mr. Konop was born at Kellnersville and in 1913 married Miss Emma Shebesta. They resided on their farm at Menchalville. The survivors are the widow, six children, Charles Jr. of Kellnersville, Louis of Burlingam, Cal., Leo and Jimmie at home, Mrs. Leonard Loritz and Mary of Manitowoc; two brothers, John Konop of Francis Creek and Dr. E.J. Konop of Sturgeon Bay; and three sisters, Mrs. Roman Ruthmansdorfer of Two Rivers, Mrs. Erwin Luedtke and Mrs. Leo Meany of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, July 16, 1942 pg. 2


CHARLES J. KONOP (d. 1994) Charles J. Konop Jr., age 79, formerly of 3631 N. Rapids Rd., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, February 25, 1994 at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 7 p.m. on Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville, with the Rev. Ronald Colombo officiating with burial to follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. He was born May 15, 1914 in the township of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Charles and Emma Shebesta Konop Sr. He grew uo in the Menchalville area attending local schools. He also attended the University of Wisconsin Agricultural Short Course. He farmed from the late 1940’s through the early 1970’s in Menchalville. Charles and his wife moved to Manitowoc where he worked at Mirro Aluminum Company until his retirement. He married Mamie V. Chvala, August 31, 1939 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mamie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Lucy Konop, Brillion, Roy and Lynn Konop, Madison, Wis.; one daughter and son-in-law, Edith and Roland Reichardt, rural Brillion; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo and Shirley Konop, Francis Creek, James and Pat Konop, Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Emily and Leonard Loritz, Manitowoc, Mary and Joe Remiker, Maple Grove, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Louis. Friends may call on Monday, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville from 5-7 p.m. The Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Feb. 26, 1994 - page A2


EMMA KONOP Mrs. Emma Konop, 89, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Kellnersville, died Wednesday morning, April 14, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Konop, nee Emma Shebesta, was born June 22, 1892, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Reindl Shebesta. She was married to Charles Konop, Nov. 4, 1913, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin. Mr. Konop preceded her in death July 16, 1942. Mrs. Konop was a residnt of Kellnersville for 30 years. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Mamie of Manitowoc, Louis and Dorrean of San Carlos, Calif., Leo and Shirley of Francis Creek, and James and Patricia of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Emily and Leonard Loritz of Manitowoc, and Mary and Joseph Remiker of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Sauer of Kellnersville, and Mrs. Anna Schleis of Menchalsville; 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Mary Hurka. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. A wake service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday by Msg. Schneider. Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 1982 P. 3 ******** (22 June 1892/Apr. 1982/SSDI)


JAKUB KONOP (d. 1934) JACOB KONOP DEATH TODAY Funeral Services Are to Be Held on Monday Jacob Konop, 76, Kellnersville, died this morning. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from the home and at 10 o’clock from the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rev. Rouse officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1858. He came to this country sixty years ago. In 1880 he was married to Mary Krall. The couple lived on a farm near Francis Creek since their marriage. Survivors include his widow, a son, Joseph and a daughter, Anna. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. The body will be removed to the home Sunday noon from the Husar and Wachal funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday,August 3, 1934 - page 2



JOHN KONOP John G. Konop Sr., 79, a resident of Reedsville Manor for two years and a former Francis Creek resident, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the family plot of the church cemetery. Mr. Konop was born June 30, 1892, at Kellnersville, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Decker Knonop. He married Anna Sterba May 15, 1917, at St. Joseph Church, Kellnersville. The couple resided in Manitowoc for a short time and then moved to the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Konop was a prominent farmer in the county and was former president of the Manitowoc County Holstein- Friesians Assn. He was also past board member of the Federal Land Bank and for many years served as supervisor of the Town of Kossuth. Mr. and Mrs. Konop celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1967. Survivors include his wife; two sons, John, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Victor, of Rt. 2, Cato; a daughter, Mrs. Don (Gloria) Townsend, of Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Roman Ruthmansdorfer, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Leo Meany, of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where a Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 21, 1971 ******** (b. 30 June 1892/d. Sept. 1971/SSDI)


JOSEF KONOP (d. 1878) Name: Korops, Joseph D.: 6/27/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 8 Mo. B.P.: Franklin, Mtw. Co. D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's son Pg. #: v.1 p.286


JOSEF KONOP (d. 1914) Notes from Kellnersville Joseph Konop, an old settler of this place died suddenly Monday night. He was 60 years of age. He leaves a wife and eight children. The children are Joseph, Charles, John, Edward, Annie, Katie, Mary and Barbara. The funeral will be held Thursday forenoon from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 22, 1914 ******** Joseph Konop of this village passed away at his home at 6 o'clock Monday afternoon. He was taken ill suddenly while at the supper table, falling from his chair and never again regaining consciousness. The news of his death comes as a sudden shock to his scores of friends. His death is mourned by his wife, his mother, and eight children, four sons and four daughters, all of this county with the exception of Edward, who teaches school at Shell Lake, Wis. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald Friday, October 23, 1914 pg. 4


JOSEPH KONOP (d. 1928) Joseph Konop Dies At Madison Hospital Word was received here by relatives at noon of the death at the State General hospital at Madison this morning of Joseph Konop, well known county man, who was there for treatment for cancer. No funeral arrangements have been made but the body will be brought to this city. The funeral will be announced tomorrow. Joseph Konop was forty-eight years old and was born at Kellnersville. He had been a resident of the city for a number of years. Surviving him are the wife and three children, his mother, Mrs. Joseph Konop of Kellnersville, three brothers, Charles Konop at Menchalsville, John Konop at Francis Creek and Dr. Edward Konop of Sawyer; and four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Korinek of Menchalsville, Mrs. Roman Ruthmansdorfer of Two Rivers, Mrs. Irvin Luedtke of this city and Mrs. Leo Meany(sic) of La Crosse. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 04, 1928 Page 1 ******** Funeral of Jos. Konop To Take Place Monday The body of Joseph Konop who died at the State General hospital at Madison will arrive here this afternoon in charge of R.F. Kollenoply of the Joseph Wattawa company who made the trip to the state capitol to bring it back. The body will be at the Wattawa chapel where it may be viewed by friends between 7 and 9 o'clock tonight and between 2 and 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The funeral will be held Monday morning with services at the Catholic church at Kellnersville at 9 o'clock, the cortege starting from the Wattawa chapel. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 05, 1928 Page 13 ******** Kellnersville The sad news of the death of Joseph Konop which occurred at Madison, reached here Saturday. Being born and reared near this village, his death although not unexpected was a shock to his friends and acquaintances. Interment was held from St. Joseph's Catholic church Monday morning, Rev. Rous officiating. The deceased is survived by his mother, three brothers, Dr. Edward Konop of Sturgeon Bay, John of Francis Creek, and Charles of Menchalville and four sisters, Mrs. Roman Ruthmansdorfer, Two Rivers, Mrs. J. Korinek of Cato, Mrs. Leo Maney(sic), La Crosse and Mrs. Erwin Luedtke, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 09, 1928 Page 9


KATERINA KONOP KELLNERSVILLE PIONEER DIES HERE, BURIAL ON FRIDAY Mrs. Catherine Konop, 74, widow of the late Joseph Konop, and a pioneer resident of Kellnersville, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the hospital. Since the death of her husband a number of years ago she had been making her home with her children. Funeral services will be held from the St. Joseph's church in Kellnersville on Friday morning at ten o'clock. Three daughters, Mrs. L. Ruthmansdorfer, Two Rivers, Mrs. Leo Meany and Mrs. I. Luedtke, both of this city, three sons, Charles of Menchalville, John of Fond du Lac and Dr. E.J. Konop of Sturegon Bay, 25 grand children and one great grandchild survive. The remains are at the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home and will be taken to the home of Mrs. Ruthmansdorfer, 1001 Seventeenth street, Two Rivers, tomorrow afternoon, to remain there until Friday morning, being taken to the Kellnersville church for final rites. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 2, 1932 P. 2


MAMIE V. KONOP Mamie V. Konop, age 80, formerly of 3631North Rapids Rd., Manitowoc, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, died Friday morning, July 2, 1999 at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday July 6, 1999 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with Sr. Marlene Greatens Homilist. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The former Mamie Chavla was born February 15, 1919 in the town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Wencel and Emma Frelich Chvala. Mamie graduated from Denmark High School. On August 31, 1939, Mamie married Charles Konop Jr. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed at Menchalville until moving to Manitowoc in 1969. Mamie had worked at various office jobs in the Manitowoc area. Charles preceded Mamie in death February 25, 1994. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the church’s Rosary Society. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Lucy Konop, Brillion, Roy and Lynn Konop, Madison; one daughter and son-in-law, Edith and Roland Reichardt, Brillion; ten grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Rose Rameker, Manitowoc, Carol Chvala, Sedona, Ariz., Beverly and Dan Skaletski, Denmark; one step-sister and her husband, Grace and Bill Petska, Mishicot; one aunt, Marion Frelich, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by one sister, Emily Warren; one brother, Wencel Chvala; one brother-in-law, Victor Rameker; one sister-in-law, Marie Chvala. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville on Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. until the time of services. Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Service, Kellnersville is serving the family. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sunday, July 4, 1999 - page A2


MARIA KONOP (d. 1895) City and County: A sixteen-year old child of Joseph Konop of Kellnersville, died of diphtheria on Sunday last. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 7, 1895 pg. 3 ******** Mary Kanop Wisconsin, Death Records Name Mary Kanop Event Type Death Event Date 1895 Event Place Franklin, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 10 Race W Birth Date 03 Dec 1884 Birth Year (Estimated) 1885 Birthplace Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Burial Place Kellnersville, Wis. Cemetery St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Father's Name Joseph Kanop Mother's Name Caty Kanop "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch citing Death, Franklin, Manitowoc, Wisconsin ******** 1895 Nov 01/KANOP Mary/v.4 p.308 "Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"



MARIE KONOP Name: Korops, Mary D.: 7/14/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 7 Mo. 5 Da. B.P.: Franklin D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Joseph Korop M.: Katharine (?) Korop Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.287


PETRONELA KONOP Kellnersville: Mrs. Petronela Knop(sic) died at her home near Menchalville last Friday after a lingering illness. The funeral was held Monday, interment being at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery here. Three daughters and five sons survive. Manitowoc Pilot, July 7, 1904 ********* Peterina Surora Knapp Wisconsin, Death Records Name Peterina Surora Knapp Event Type Death Event Date 1904 Event Place Morrison, Brown, Wisconsin Residence Place Morrison, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 58 Marital Status Widowed Race White Occupation Farmers Wife Birth Year (Estimated) 1846 Birthplace Bohemia Burial Place Kellnersville Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Birthplace Bohemia Spouse's Name Jacob Knap "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Peterina Surora Knapp, 1904; citing Death, Morrison, Brown, Wisconsin


ALBERT KOPIDLANSKY SR. (d. 1974) Albert M. Kopidlansky Sr., 83, of Kellnersville (Rt. 2, Cato), died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. E.A. Radey, Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider, the Revs. Alois Pimeskern and Peter Schroeder will officiate at a concelebrated Mass with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Kopidlansky was born April 9, 1891, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Frank and Margaret Hynek Kopidlansky. He married Mary Radey Nov. 28, 1916, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. Mr. Kopidlansky was a licensed cheesemaker in his early years and farmed in the Town of Franklin until his retirement. The couple moved to Kellnersville 12 years ago. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Parish. Mr. and Mrs. Kopidlansky celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in 1971. Survivors include his wife, five sons, Frank, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Albert, of Manitowoc, Victor, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Edward, of Glen Ellyn, Ill. And Paul, of Rt. 1 Whitelaw; four daughters, Mrs. Isadore (Margaret) Brandl and Mrs. Elmer (Mary) Reindl, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Norbert (Monica) Geiger, of Rt. 1, Brillion, and Mrs. Leonard (Judy) Denor, of Rt. 2, Cato; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Krummel, of Rt. 2, Cato; Mrs. Emma Sauer, of Whitelaw and Mrs. Frank Weber, of Manitowoc; 64 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. A daughter, Anne, an infant daughter Catherine, two brothers, a sister and two grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call at Sauer Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon, where a wake service will be held at 7:30 o'clock by Msgr. Schneider and the Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary at 8:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Monday, November 25, 1974 pg. 3 ******** (b. 14 Apr. 1891/d. Nov. 1974/SSDI)


ALBERT J. KOPIDLANSKY (d. 1996) Albert J. Kopidlansky, Jr., age 72, of 420 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday, November 9, 1996 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M. will officiate with burial to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Kellnersville. He was born November 7, 1924 in the township of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Albert and Mary Radey Kopidlansky. He grew up in the Taus area attending St. Patrick’s School, Maple Grove. He was married to Mary Brefczynski on November 26, 1946 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He retired from the 4-X Corporation also worked at Harvey Ready Mix and the Eck Industries. After retirement he worked part-time at Natural Ovens and did repair work at Reed Avenue Apartments. He and his wife moved to Manitowoc from Taus in 1972. While living in Taus he was owner of J-R Bar. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Mary; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Richard and Janice Kopidlansky, Manitowoc, Robert and Debbie Kopidlansky, Whitelaw, Marc and Rita Kopidlansky, Manitowoc, Michael Kopidlansky, Manitowoc, William and Traci Kopidlansky, Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law, Katie and Leon Schultz, Greenleaf, Wis., Mary Jo Merholz, Two Rivers; 14 grandchildren, Richard Kopidlansky, Jr., Lilburn, Ga., Jason, Christopher and Amanda Kopidlansky, Whitelaw; Jessica, Casie and Ana Schultz, Greenleaf, Wis., Jordan and Taylor Kopidlansky, Manitowoc, Keegan and Nick Merholz, Two Rivers, Kyle and Kori Kopidlansky, Manitowoc, Sara Kinebaugh, Mo.; one great grandson, Wylie Kopidlansky, Lilburn, Ga.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Victor and Diane Kopidlansky, Ft. Myers, Fla., Edward and Patricia Kopidlansky, Glen Ellyn, Ill., Paul and Joan Kopidlansky, Whitelaw; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Margaret and Isadore Brandel, Manitowoc, Monica Geiger, Brillion, Mary and Elmer Reindl, Manitowoc, Judy and Len Denor, Norwalk, Calif. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, David in 1965; two sisters, Anne and Catherine; one brother, Frank; a sister-in-law, Marge Kopidlansky; two brothers-in-law, Ray Chasensky, Norbert Geiger. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Roman Zbieranski. Manitowoc Herald Times - Nov. 11, 1996 - page A2



ANNA KOPIDLANSKY Mrs. Joseph (Anna) Kopidlansky, 83, of Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, died Saturday afternon at Maple Crest. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kopidlansky, nee Anna Stasek, was born April 19, 1887, at Ashland, daughter of the late John and Anna Hrabik Stasek. She was married to Joseph Kopidlansky Feb 9, 1909, at Ashland. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, until retiring in 1960. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1965. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include three sons, Joseph, Louis and Leonard of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Mary) Cohen of Green Bay, Mrs. John (Helen) Leitermann of Antigo, Mrs. Louis (Martha) Korinek of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Reitmeyer of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Mary Matejovsky, of Ashland; 41 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. A daughter and a son preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 9, 1970 P.3


ANNIE KOPIDLANSKY Notes From Kellnersville: A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Kopiltausky (sic) of Taus scalded its hands severely on Thursday and after intense suffering died on Sunday. A two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Muench died on Monday. Both funerals will take place from St. Jos. Church. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 20, 1898 pg. 2 ******** City and County: Frank Kapeltausky (sic), a little lad two years old, fell into a kettle of hot water on Saturday last at Kellnersville, and was so badly burned that he died soon after. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 20, 1898 pg. 3 ******** birth: 9 May 1896 Franklin, Manitowoc Co.  death: 17 January 1898 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin  burial:  Kellnersville  residence: 1898 Franklin, Manitowoc Co.  father: Frank Kopidlansky  mother: Margaret Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


DAVID KOPIDLANSKY David Kopidlansky, 16, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died at 11:45 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient four weeks. He had been ill seven months. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The youth was born Dec. 25, 1948, at Brillion, son of Albert and Mary Brefczynski Kopidlansky. He was graduated from St. Joseph Parochial School and was in the sophomore class at Reedsville High School. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. He is survived by his parents, five brothers, Richard, Robert, Marc, Michael and William, and two sisters, Kay Lynn and Mary Jo, at home, maternal grandfather, Vincent Brefczynski of Manitowoc, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kopidlansky Sr., of Kellnersville, and paternal great grandfather, John Radey, of Rt. 2, Cato. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday where at 8 p.m. the parish Rosary will be recited and at 8:30 p.m. Holy Name Society members will recite the Rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, May 4, 1965 pg. T-5


FRANK KOPIDLANSKY Frank Kopenpansky(sic), a well known resident of the town of Franklin died today after a long illness of consumption. Decedent was 40 years of age and was one of the prosperous farmers of the county. A wife and eight children survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 12, 1902, Page 1 ******* Death in Town Franklin on Sat. of 40-yr. old Frank Kosensansky (sic) of consumption. He leaves a widow and 8 children. Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902 ******* KELLNERSVILLE. The funeral of Frank Kopeltomsky took place at the St. Joseph’s Catholic cemetery last week Monday. The deceased was 40 years of age. He leaves a wife and six children. Manitowoc Pilot, April 24, 1902 ******** (1895 Franklin twp. state census: F. Kopitlansky 4 males 4 females) ******** (1900 Franklin twp. census: Frank Kopesclanky age 38 b.1862; wife Maggie 37 b. 1863; Mary 18; Barbara 16; Joseph 14; Frank 11; Albert 9; Emma 7; Anie 21) ******** (NOTE: This is the only Frank Kopidlansky in the cemeteries. It's possible the d. year on the stone was misread/He is on the 1900 Franklin twp. as Frank Kopesclanky age 38 with wife Maggie)


FRANK KOPIDLANSKY (d. 1922) FIREMAN OVERCOME BY SMOKE; DIES FIREMAN DIES AS HE FIGHTS KORLESKY BLAZE Frank Kopidlansky Overcome By Smoke In Market Overcome by smoke while fighting a fire at the meat market, grocery store and residence of John Korlesky, 2205 Marshall street, at midnight, Frank Kopidlansky, a member of the truck company of No. 1 station, died from the effects without regaining consciousness. With other members of the company Kopidlansky responded to the alarm and went into the smoke filled room to relieve on of the other men. He wore his mask and was fully dressed and equipped for fighting fire. Later he was missed and when the men searched for him he was found lying on the floor in the room. He was carried out and first aid measures applied. The pulmotor was pressed into service but the smoke had done its work. Death was due to suffocation. Fire Due To Wires Crossed The fire at the Korlesky place was due to an electric light wire running into the place became crossed with a power current wire. The fire started in a closet on the second floor where the switches are located. The fire alarm and telephone system were out of order necessitating a trip to station No. 2 to turn in the alarm and the delay give the blaze a big start. When the department arrived on the scene they found the house and store filled with a heavy smoke. Hose lines were laid and the men entered the building to fight the flames. Kopidlansky relieved a man who was handling one of the hose lines and according to the report of Chief Kurtz, was apparently in good condition to fight the fire when he went into the building. His helmet was properly adjusted and no trouble was expected. The men fought the blaze for about an hour before it was brought under control and it was some little time after Kopidlansky had relieved the other man before it was discovered that he was missing. Search was made and he was found unconscious in smoke filled room. He was carried out but failed to survive his experience. When found his helmet was still perfectly adjusted. No one knows just when the man was overcome and how long he lay in the room before the rescuers arrived. Two other members of the department were overcome but suffered no ill effects from their experience. Damage at the Korlesky store is considerable but is as much due to smoke and water as it is to the blaze itself. The loss is partially covered by insurance. Was A New Man Frank Kopidlansky joined the local fire department in January and is one of the new members who were added when the double platoon system was inaugurated. He was born in the town of Cato and on February 18 celebrated his thirty third birthday anniversary. He came to the city in November. Mr. Kopidlansky is an ex-service man having been with the Black Hawk division overseas. He was a volunteer and left a school at Chicago where he was studying to become a monk to join the army. He had owned an eight acre farm near Taus but disposed of this to his brother Albert at a price said to have been $2000, enough to make possible his course at the Chicago school, a Bohemian institution. Then came the war and Kopidlansky left school to answer his country's call. Following his discharge he returned to the old home at Taus where he was employed until he came to the city. Surviving Family He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Barbara Krummel, Mrs. Louis Sauer, Mrs. Frank Weber and Miss Mary and two brothers, Frank and Albert, all of whom make their home at Taus. The funeral arrangements have not been completed but he will be buried at Kellnersville with service at St. Joseph's Catholic church. Mayor Georgenson today when asked whether there would be an investigation of the death of Fireman Kopidlansky said that if information is filed and future developments warrants such an investigation it would be made. Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, February 23, 1922 pg. 1 ******** FUNERAL OF KOPIDLANSKY HELD TODAY The funeral of Frank Kopidlansky, city fireman who was overcome by smoke and died at the Korlesky fire, was held at Kellnersville this morning with services at St. Joseph's Catholic church and burial at the Kellnersville cemetery. Capt. J. Kuploic, Capt. Anton Dulik, John Peterik, Allen Walker, Herbert Gehrike and Mark Allan, members of the department, acted as pal bearers. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 27, 1922 P. 3 ******** CITY MUST PAY SISTER John Kopidlausky, a city fireman was taken dead from a smoke-filled house in the Seventh Ward last March where he had been working with the department in extinguishing a fire. He apparently had died from suffocation and there were murmurings of contemplated investigations of alleged negligence, but nothing came of it. The matter of compensation came up before the state industrial commission and a hearing was held here about three weeks ago. The claimant was a sister of the fireman and the city depended on two principal defenses: first, that the fireman died of heart disease and not as a result of dangers occurring in the line of his duty; and second, that the petitioner, his sister, was not dependent upon her brother in the sense contemplated by the law. Either one would be a sufficient defense if established, but the commission last week found against the city on both. They apparently gave but scant consideration to the theory that a firemen who two or three weeks before had passed a rigid physical examination by the city physicians for admission to the department, had succumbed to heart disease when all the circumstances pointed to suffocation. As to dependency, the commission found that the petitioner is totally incapacitated by tuberculosis and had been for some time entirely supported by the fireman and concluded that the fact that she had other brothers and sisters did not effect her total dependence on the fireman. The city is now required to pay the sister, $5,300 and rumors are that the city before trial spurned an offer for settlement for a minor fraction of that sum. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs.,, Nov. 30, 1922


FRANK J. KOPIDLANSKY (d. 1994) Frank J. Kopidlansky, age 74, if 8415 Decker Road, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Tuesday night, September 13, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 1994, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Colombo and Msgr. Alfred Schneider. Sr. Marlene Greatens will be the Homolist. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179, Cato. Mr. Kopidlansky was born July 30, 1920, in the town of Franklin, son of the late Albert and Mary (Radey) Kopidlansky. He attended St. Patrick's Grade School, Maple Grove. Mr. Kopidlansky served in the U.S. Army from November 7, 1942, to March 4, 1946, on the South Pacific Theater. On October 10, 1946, he married the former Margaret Riederer at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. He farmed in the town of Franklin and worked also for Kasper Construction Company and for C. Harvey Rady Mix, retiring in 1982. He is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville, its Holy Name Society and the Kubale O'Connell VFW Post #6179, Cato. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lyndette and David Jones, Appleton; three sons and two-daughrers in-law, Dale and Kathy Kopidlansky, Whitelaw, James Kopidlansky, Whitelaw, Donald and Debra Kopidlansky, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren, Craig Loberger, Wade and Melissa Loberger, Michelle , Tony, David, Sara, Kurt, Rebecca Kopidlansky; three step grandchildren, Kim, Tracy, Andy (Dee-Dee); two step great-grandchildren; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert and Mary Kopidlansky, Manitowoc, Victor and Diane Kopidlansky, Chicago, Ill., Edward and Patricia Kopidlansky, Glen Ellyn, Ill., Paul and Joan Kopidlansky, Whitelaw; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Margaret and Isadore Brandl, Manitowoc, Monica Geiger, Brillion, Mary and Elmer Reindl, Manitowoc, Judy and Leonard Denor, Norwalk, Calif.; seven sisters-in-law and six brothers-in-law, Marcella Riederer, Manitowoc, Florian and Beverly Riederer, Fond du Lac, Edwin Lau, Collins, Marion and Lester Bartz, Newton, Jeanette Novak, Reedsville, Esther and Joseph Krejcarek, Janesville, Lydia and Edward Paul, Manitowoc, Louis and Raymond Zaruba, Maribel. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Anne and Catherine; five brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, on Friday from 5-9 p.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. led by Sr. Marlene. At. 8 p.m., there will be a Memorial Service with Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179. Friends may call on Saturday at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, September 15, 1994 P. A2


JAMES ALLEN KOPIDLANSKY James Allen Kopidlansky, age 61, of Taus, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from complications of a six-year battle with cancer at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay with his loving family by his side. Jim was born on April 25, 1955 in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Margaret (Riederer) Kopidlansky. He graduated from Reedsville High School in 1973. Jim owned and operated JK Trucking for a number of years along with being a carpenter/millwright. Jim also enjoyed restoring and working on vehicles. He had many travels and adventures and was always ready for another. He especially enjoyed his trips to Honduras and Europe. Jim was proud of being part of the trio that set a Guinness Book of World Records for most miles traveled by motorcycle on ice in 24 hours near Brillion in his younger days. He was survived by his sister: Lynnette (David) Jones, Appleton; two brothers Dale (Kathy) Kopidlansky, Whitelaw; Don (Lynn) Kopidlansky, Manitowoc. He was uncle to many nieces and nephews: Craig (Nancy) Loberger; Wade (Melissa) Loberger; Kim (Bill) Kramer; Andy (DeeDee) Jones; Michelle (Steve) Soczka; Tony (Wendy) Kopidlansky; Kurt Kopidlansky; David (Becky) Kopidlansky; Sara (Randy) Lepich; Becky (Justin) Bodoh. Jim is also survived by aunts, uncles and numerous great nieces, great nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Margaret Kopidlansky; one infant sister: Laura; grandparents: Albert and Mary (Radey) Kopidlansky; Frank and Clara (Zipperer) Riederer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Maurice Mmegbuadimma will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter October 18, 2016



JOHN KOPIDLANSKY John Kopidlansky Sr., 76, of Menchalville, died Sunday noon at the home of his son, Frank Jr. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville, the Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in 1870 in Morrison, Brown county, and in 1898 married Miss Madeline Sleger. She died 22 years ago. Mr. Kopidlandky is survived by a son, John Jr. of Menchalville; two daughters, Mrs. Michael Kupsh of Menchalville and Mrs. Edward Kohlbeck of this city; step-son, Frank Sleger of Greenstreet; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joseph Reindl of Menchalville, Mrs. John Simon of this city; brother, Joseph, of Iron River, Mich,; sister, Mrs. Lawrence Stedl of Menchalville; three half-brothers, Wencil Knope of Shawano, Frank Knope of Green Bay, Michael Knope of Traverse City, Mich.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Mary Cleary of Michigan, Mrs. Emil Dulek of Escanaba; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. The body was moved to the home of the son in Menchalville late today from the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and may be viewed there until removal to the church Wednesday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, July 22, 1946 pg. 2


JOSEPH KOPIDLANSKY Joseph A. Kopidlandky, 79, formerly of Rt. 2, Cato, died Friday at Manitowoc County Hospital where he had been a patient for a year. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kopidlansky was born May 17, 1886, at Taus, son of the late Frank and Margaret Hynek Kopidlansky. He attended district school in the Town of Franklin. On Feb. 7, 1909, he married the former Anna Stasek at Ashland. Prior to his ill health he was employed as a farmer and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Joseph, Louis and Leonard of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mary of Green Bay, Mrs. Helen Leiterman of Antigo, Mrs. Martha Korinek of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Ruth Reitmeyer of Manitowoc; a brother, Albert of Kellnersville and three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Krummel of Rt. 2, Cato, Mrs. Louis Sauer of Whitelaw and Mrs. Frank Weber of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Reedsville Co-op Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday and then at the church. The Rosary will be recited Sunday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, December 31, 1965 pg. T-3


MAJDALENA KOPIDLANSKY MENCHALVILLE PIONEER DIES, WAS LONG ILL Death came as a relief to Mrs. John Kopidlansky of Menchalville, aged 60 years and the funeral was held Monday from the home at 10 o'clock with services at St. Joseph's Catholic church at Kellnersville. The Rev. Father Rous officiating, Mrs. Kopidlansky had been in ill health for some time. Mrs. Magdalene Kopidlansky was born at Kellnersville March 16, 1864 and was a life long resident of this community. In 1883 she was married to Stephen Sleger of Kellnersville. Her husband died in 1896, survived by his wife and 3 children. In 1899 she married John Kopidlansky. She is survived by her husband and six children. Two boys, Frank Sleger of Stangelville and John Kopidlansky Jr. at home and four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Reindl of Menchalville, Mrs. John Shimon of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mike Kupsh of Rudyard, Montana and Mayme Kopidlansky at home. Two brothers, John Feit of Kellnersville and Wencel Feit of Marshfield and four sisters, Mrs. John Panosh of Kellnersville, Mrs. Matt Sleger of Kellnersville, Mrs. Matt Dolezal of Marshfield and Mrs. Mary Seminatsky of Sheboygan also survive. Manitowoc Herald News Wednesday, July 30, 1924 pg. 2


MARGARET KOPIDLANSKY (d. 1909) Order for Proof of Will. STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for Manitowoc County. In the matter of the estate of Margaret Kopidlansky, Deceased. In Probate. An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Margaret Kopidlansky of town of Franklin, in said County having been delivered into said Court: And Frank Kopidlansky of town of Franklin in said County, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Margaret Kopidlansky, died testate, at City of Milwaukee, in Milwaukee County, on the 2nd day of July, 1909; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Frank Kopidlansky is named therein as Executor, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Frank Kopidlansky. It Is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 17th day of August, 1909, at 10 o'clock A.M. And It Is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated July 19th, 1909. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, July 22, 1909 P. 4


MARGARET E. KOPIDLANSKY (d. 1994) Mrs. Margaret (Marge) E. Kopidlansky, age 67, of 8415 Decker Road, Whitelaw, died Sunday night, September 25, 1994, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 1994, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Colombo and Msgr. Alfred Schneider with Sr. Marlene Greatens, Homilist. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The former Margaret Riederer was born February 11, 1927, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Frank and Clara Zipperer Riederer. She attended St. Mary's Grade school, Clarks Mills, and the Manitowoc Vocational School. On October 10, 1946, she was married to Frank Kopidlansky at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. He preceded her in death September 13, 1994. In the past she had worked for the Branch River Country Club, Park Lawn Home, Holy Family Hospital, and Holy Family Home Health Care, retiring in 1992. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the church's rosary Society. The Secular Order of Carmelites, a member of Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179 Auxiliary of Cato. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lynette and David Jones, Appleton; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dale and Kathy Kopidlansky, Whitelaw, Donald and Debra Kopidlansky, Two River, James Kopidlansky, Whitelaw; eight grandchildren, Craig Loberger, Wade (Melissa) Loberger, Michelle, Tony, David, Sara, Kurt, Rebecca Kopidlansky; three step-grandchildren, Kim, Tracy, Andy (Dee-Dee); two step-great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Florian and Beverly Riederer, Fond du Lac, Marcella Riederer, Manitowoc, five sisters and brothers-in-law, Marion and Lester Bartz, Newton, Jeanette Novak, Reedsville, Esther and Joseph Krejcarek, Jamesville, Lydia and Edward Paul, Manitowoc, Lou and Raymond Zaruba, Maribel, Edwin Lau, Colins; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include, Albert and Mary Kopidlansky, Manitowoc, Victor and Diane Kopidlansky, Chicago, Ill., Edward and Patricia Kopidlansky, Glen Ellyn, Ill., Paul and Joan Kopidlansky, Whitelaw, Margaret and Isadore Brandl, Manitowoc, Monica Geiger, Brillion, Mary and Elmer Reindl, Manitowoc, Judy and Leonard Denor, Norwalk, Calif., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one sister, Germaine Lau, three brothers, Isadore, Rueben, and Urban Riederer, two brothers-in-law, Edward Novak and Joseph Paider, three infant brothers and sisters, one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, on Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 6:30 p.m. led by Sr. Marlene. At 7:15 p.m. there will be a memorial service with Kubale-O'Connell Auxiliary VFW Post #6179. Friends may call on Thursday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times September 27, 1994 pg. A2



MARY KOPIDLANSKY (d. 1965) Miss Mary Kopidlansky, 83, formerly of Kellnersville, died Friday afternoon at Maple Crest Sanitorium, Whitelaw, where she had been a patient two years. Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Kopidlansky was born Feb. 28, 1882 in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Hynek Kopidlansky. She had been engaged many years as a domestic. Miss Kopidlansky was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church. Surviving are two brothers, Joseph of Manitowoc and Albert of Kellnersville; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Krummel of Rt. 2, Cato, Mrs. Emma Sauer of Whitelaw and Mrs. Frank Weber of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society and at 8 p.m. by Monsignor Kalisek and the Third Order of St. Francis. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, August 28, 1965 pg. M-11


MARY A. KOPIDLANSKY (1987) Mrs. Albert (Mary) Kopidlansky Sr., 90, of N9629 Long Lake Road, Brillion, died late Wednesday evening, September 16, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Edward A. Radey, brother of the deceased, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kopidlansky, nee Mary Radey, was born May 28, 1897 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late John and Anna Kubale Radey. She married Albert Kopidlansky on November 28, 1916 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Maple Grove. Mrs. Kopidlansky was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, Rosary Society of the church, Catholic Womens Club of Manitowoc and the Wisconsin Czechs. Her husband preceded her in death November 23, 1974. Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Margaret Kopidlansky of Route 1, Whitelaw, Albert and Mary Kopidlansky of Manitowoc, Victor and Diane Kopidlansky of Palatine, Illinois, Edward and Patricia Kopidlansky of Glen Ellyn, Illinois and Paul and Joan Kopidlansky of route 1, Whitelaw; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Margaret and Isadore Brandl of Manitowoc, Monica Geiger of rural Brillion, Mary and Elmer Reindl of Manitowoc and Judy and Leonard Denor of Monroe, Wisconsin; two brothers, Rev. Edward A. Radey of Route 2, Cato and George Radey of Reedsville; 63 grandchildren and 65 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Anne, an infant daughter, Catherine, a brother, four sisters, two sons-in-law, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the hour of service. Prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening led by Father Radey. Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, Sept. 17, 1987 - page 22


MARY E. KOPIDLANSKY (d. 2013) Mary E. Kopidlansky, age 86, of 1500 North 3rd Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, January 11, 2013 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Mary was born January 4, 1927 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Vincent and Katherine (Szymczyk) Brefczynski. She married Albert J. Kopidlansky November 26, 1946 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death November 9, 1996. Mary was employed at the Chermak Sausage Company for many years until her retirement in 1989. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and a volunteer at St. Vincent DePaul. She is survived by her four sons and daughter-in-laws: Richard (Janice) Kopidlansky, Georgia; Robert (Debbie) Kopidlansky, Whitelaw, Marc (Sue) Kopidlansky, Manitowoc; William (Traci) Kopidlansky, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law: Katie (Leon) Schultz, Greenleaf; Mary Jo (John) Haese, Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Norbert (Carol) Brefczynski, Manitowoc; Gerald (Elaine) Brefczynski, Manitowoc; Walter Brefczynski, Manitowoc; two sisters: Dorothy Schrammel, Milwaukee; Grace Brefczynski, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law: Victor (Dioane) Kopidlansky, FL; Paul (Gloria) Kopidlansky, Manitowoc; Judy Denor, Manitowoc; Donna Brefczynski, Manitowoc; Marilyn Brefczynski, FL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Kopidlansky, two sons: David and Michael Kopidlansky; two brothers: Al Brefczynski; Master Sergeant Edward Brefczynski; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: Frank (Marge) Kopidlansky; Edward (Pat) Kopidlansky; Joan Kopidlansky; Monica (Norbert) Geiger; Mary (Elmer) Reindl; Leonard Denor; Marge (Isadore) Brandl; Ann Chasensky; Ray Chasensky, Virginia Chasensky; Pat Brefczynski; Don Schrammel; and very special aunt Helen Brefczynski. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Marshall Site, 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc, Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the caring and compassionate care given to our mother. Herald Times Reporter, January 2013



MICHAEL J. KOPIDLANSKY Michael J. Kopidlansky, age 50, of 1718 Cedar Grove Drive, Manitowoc, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Michael was born on Oct. 26, 1959, in the town of Franklin, son of Mary (Brefczynski) and the late Albert Kopidlansky, Jr. Michael was employed for many years with Eck Foundry until his retirement due to ill health. Michael was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his father: Albert Kopidlansky Jr.; one brother: David Kopidlansky. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Marshall, South 21st and Marshall streets, Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel Schuster will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Kellnersville. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Michael was a kind and gentle soul. His heart was filled with love and kindness for all those he knew and those he would meet. He had many simple joys in life, and the memories that he gave to us, through those many simple joys — will keep him forever close. Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 2010


ANNIE KORINEK Mrs. Frank Korinek Dies Sunday at Her Kellnersville Home Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Korinek, pioneer county resident who died at her home at Kellnersville on Sunday, will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. Joseph's church at Kellnersville. Mrs. Korinek was 75 years of age. Born in Europe, Mrs. Korinek, nee Novak, came to this county when a girl and made her home in this county her entire life. Immediate survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Matt Schroeder, Kellnersville, Mrs. Joseph Boehm, Taus and Mrs. Patrick McCarthy, Milwaukee. -- illegible -- Interment will take place at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald News - Feb. 4, 1930 - page 1


CAROLINE KORINEK Mrs. Caroline Korinek, 91, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, a former Kellnersville resident, died late Friday morning, Dec. 9, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate at the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Korinek, nee Caroline Opichka, was born Nov. 5, 1982, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Tikalsky Opichka. She was married to Frank Korinek Nov. 17, 1913, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the town of Franklin until 1947 when they moved to Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the town of Franklin until 1947 when they moved to Kellnersville. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 18, 1965. Mrs. Korinek was a member of the rosary society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ludmilla Mahnke of Manitowoc and Mrs. Marcella Chizek of Kellnersville; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jeanette Korinek of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James and a brother, Edward Opichka. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of services. There will be a rosary by the rosary society at 7:30 p.m. and a prayer service by Father Reimer at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 10, 1983 P. 3 ******** (5 Nov. 1892/Dec. 1983/SSDI)



CATHERINE KORINEK Two Rivers news section: DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME OF HER SISTER HERE Convalescing at the home of her sister, after being confined at a Manitowoc hospital, Mrs. Joseph Korinek, 32, of Menchalville, mother of a month old daughter died last night at the Roman Ruthmansdorfer home on Seventeenth street. She suffered a sudden relapse and died within an hour. Burial will take place Thursday morning from the St. Joseph's church at Kellnersville. Mr. Korinek, ne Catherine Konop, was born in Kellnersville on April 5, 1899, and is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine Konop, of that place. On November 4, 1919 she was married to Joseph Korinek of Menchalville, and resided on a farm there since. Besides her husband and mother she leaves two sons, and two daughters (Private) at home. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Roman Ruthmansdorfer, this city, Mrs. Ervin Luedtke and Mrs. Leo Meany, both of Manitowoc, and three brothers, Charles Konop, Menchalville; John Knop, Francis Creek and Dr. Edward Konop, Sturgeon Bay. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 28, 1931 P.13


EDWARD KORINEK Edward F. Korinek, 53, of 1721 Green St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Korinek by the VFW Post No. 659. Mr. Korinek was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Manitowoc County, son of Joseph Korinek Sr., and the late Catherine Konop Korinek. He was a Manitowoc County resident all his life and attended Manitowoc County schools. Mr. Korinek was a veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in Battery A of the 292nd Field Artillery. He also served in the European Theater Operation. Feb. 18, 1944, he married Dorothy Chupita at Golden, Colo. He was a salesman for Berkedal and Shimek Inc., for 36 years and was a member of VFW Post 659, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706, Knights of Columbus Council No. 710 and United Commercial Travelers. Survivors include his wife, a son, and a daughter; his father, Joseph Korinek Sr. and a brother, Joseph Korinek Jr., of Rt. 2, Cato; two sisters. Mrs. Grace Holschbach, of Rt. 5. Manitowoc, and Mrs. Helen Duebner, of Texas. and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter Friday, September 17, 1976 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ELIZABETH KORINEK Mrs. Joseph (Elizabeth) Korinek, 50, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Korinek, nee Elizabeth Holschbach, was born Feb. 17, 1924, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of Alphonse and Mary Svatek Holschbach. She was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 1942. She was married to Joseph Korinek Oct. 20, 1948, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Mr. and Mrs. Korinek farmed in the Town of Franklin. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Parish. Survivors include her husband, seven daughters, her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Holschbach of Manitowoc; three brothers, seven sisters, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Rosary Society and a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. by Msgr. Schneider. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, January 21, 1975 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


FRANK KORINEK (d. 1929) PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES IN KOSSUTH Frank Korinek, 82, a resident of Manitowoc county for the past 65 years, practically all of which have been spent on a farm about a mile from Kellnersville in the town of Kossuth, died at the family home at 1:15 o'clock this afternoon. Death was due to infirmities attendant upon advancing age. Mr. Korinek was one of the best known residents of Kellnersville, settling in that vicinity when 17 years of age and immediately upon his arriving in this country from his birthplace in Europe. In addition to his widow, hi is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Boehm, Taus, Mrs. Patrick McCarthy, Milwaukee, Mrs. Matt Schroeder of Kellnersville, three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Trastek and Mrs. Matt Skarda of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Rose Zeman, Kellnersville and one brother, Joseph Korinek of Kellnersville. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will be held from the St. Joseph church at Kellnersville at a date to be announced in this paper on Monday. Manitowoc Herald News Saturday, March 30, 1929 pg. 13


FRANK KORINEK Frank C. Korinek, 75, died unexpectedly of a coronary late Thursday evening at home at Kellnersville. He had been a patient two weeks at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and had returned home Thursday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Korinek was born Jan. 24, 1890, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph and Mary Dufek Korinek. He married Caroline Opichka Nov. 17, 1913, and the couple farmed in the Town of Franklin until 1947, retiring and moving to Kellnersville. He had also been a mason by trade. Mr. Korinek was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church and a former director of Rosecrans Cheese Factory. The couple observed the 50th anniversary of the wedding in November of 1963. He is survived by his wife, a son, James of Rt. 2, Cato; two daughters, Mrs. Ludmilla Mahnke of Manitowoc and Mrs. Louis Chizek of Kellnersville; three brothers, Louis of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Joseph of Rt. 2, Cato, and Edward of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Rameker and Mrs. Michael Yindra of Rt 1, Maribel, and Mrs. Emma Doubek of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. A daughter and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Holy Name Society and at 8 p.m. by Msgr. Kalisek and members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, February 19, 1965 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JAMES J. KORINEK James J. Korinek, 47, of Manitowoc, formerly of Rt. 2. Cato, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30.a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Korinek was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Mrs. Caroline Opichka Korinek. He attended Menchalville elementary school and was married Sept. 25, 1946, at Holy Innocents Church, Manitowoc. He farmed in Town of Franklin and worked 12 years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. The couple had resided at Manitowoc since April. He was social secretary and treasurer of the Catholic Knights, Branch 114 of Kellnersville, member of the Holy Name Society and Boilermakers Local 443. Survivors include the wife; two sons at home; his mother, and two sisters, Mrs. Ludmilla Mahnke of Manitowoc and Mrs. Louis Chizek of Kellnersville. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2pm Sunday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by the parish and at 8:30 p.m. by the HNS and Catholic Knights. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, October 31, 1969 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** (28 Sep 1922/Oct 1969/SSDI)


JEANETTE KORINEK Jeanette K. Korinek, age 92, a former resident of River Hill Apartments, 1500 North 3rd Street, Manitowoc, and more recently residing at Laurel Grove, Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Jeanette was the daughter of Peter and Emma (Vogel) Holschbach, and was born in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids on August 30, 1924. She attended area schools and worked for many families in child care and light housekeeping during her school years. Jeanette also worked at Holy Family Hospital while attending Vocational School in Manitowoc. She was engaged to Corporal Tech Sylvester Koerner of Whitelaw who died in Okinawa, Japan on May 14, 1945 during World War II. During this period, she was employed at the National Tinsel Factory in Manitowoc. Jeanette married James J. Korinek on September 25, 1946, and the couple farmed together on the Korinek Homestead which was declared a Century Farm in 1966. The farm was located at Cato Route 2, and was their residence until the illness of her husband James required them to move to 1458 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc in April of 1969. James preceded her in death on October 30, 1969. At that time, Jeanette took employment at Dairy Herd Improvement Association, along with work at Manitowoc Motor Hotel, Merle Norman Beauty Salon, Hilltop Haven, and for 13 and a half years at Shady Lane Nursing Home, retiring in 1991. She lived at East Reed Avenue Apartments for 10 years before relocating to River Hill Apartments for her retirement. Jeanette was a member of the Taus Ambitious Homemakers Club and U.W. Manitowoc's H.C.E. for over 50 years where she served as President and Secretary for several of those years. She was also a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, the Rosary Society of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kellnersville, and a member of Catholic Financial Life Br. 86 of Francis Creek. She volunteered at the Senior Center and Meals on Wheels at River Hill Apartments. Jeanette enjoyed spending her time reading, gardening and travelling. Survivors include Jeanette's two sons, Jerold (Dianne) Korinek, Cato, and Jeffery (Cheri) Korinek, Manitowoc; grandchildren, Melanie Letter, Fond Du Lac, Jerold (Katrina) Korinek II, Brillion, Carrie Korinek (Kent DuBois) Appleton, Aaron (Alyson) Korinek, Green Bay; great grandson, James C. Letter, Merrill; sister, Amy (Robert) Kaufman, Manitowoc; sister-in-law, Betty Holschbach, Manitowoc; family friend, Elsie Korinek, Kellnersville; step-grandchildren, Lisa (Mike) Schueler, Laura (Kurt) Fielding, Linda (Tom) Wenzel, and Richard (Rita) Zipperer, and their children; also special cousin Rev. Richard Klingeisen, along with many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends survive. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, James; granddaughter, Jamie Lea Korinek; parents, Peter and Emma Holschbach, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Caroline Korinek; brothers, Rienard (Jeanette), Leo and William (Jean) Holschbach; sister, Ione (Marvin) Pankratz; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Louis (Marcella) Chizek and Ludmilla (Millie) Manhke; and a nephew Anthony Holschbach. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo - 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Jeanette's cousin, Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial to take place at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Kellnersville. Following the funeral service, a luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Jeanette's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation Dr. Pradeep Giriyappa and to the staffs of Laurel Grove and Homecare Health Services and Hospice for all of the care they provided. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 11, 2017



JOSEF KORINEK (d. 1918) TAUS MAN DIES AT MILWAUKEE; BURIAL HERE News was received today of the death of Joseph Korinek, a Franklin man, at Milwaukee. The body will be brought to Cato and taken to Kellnersville for burial tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Korinek was 28 years of age and unmarried. He resided at Taus and had been employed as an engineer with the Becker Steamship company at Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 30, 1918 P.1


JOSEF KORINEK (d. 1936) HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL Joseph Korinek, 74, Is Found Dead In Bed Joseph Korinek, 74, was bound dead in bed Sunday morning at the home of his son, Louis, in the Town of Franklin. Death was due to a heart attack. He was born in Bohemia in 1862 and came to this country at the age of three. The family settled in the Town of Franklin where Mr. Korinek was engaged in farming for many years. In 1883 he married Mary Dufeck. Survivors are the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Remiker and Mrs. Mike Yindra of Maribel, Mrs. Wenzel Mleziva of Withee, Wis., and Mrs. Edward Doubek, Manitowoc; four sons, Louis of Reif Mills, Frank and Joseph of Cato and Ed of Milwaukee, one sister, Mrs. Joseph Trastek, Manitowoc, 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body was removed to the home of Frank Korinek in Cato from the Husar and Wachal funeral home this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the residence and at 9:30 at St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville. The Rev. J. Rous will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 7, 1936 pg. 2


JOSEPH KORINEK (b. 1891) Joseph Korinek Sr., 85, of Rt. 2, Cato, died unexpectedly Monday morning at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mr. Korinek was born Nov. 23, 1891, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Mary Dufek Korinek. He married Catherine Konop Nov. 11, 1919, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He farmed in the Town of Frankin, where he resided with his son at the present time. Mrs. Korinek preceded him in death in April of 1931. Mr. Korinek was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Army, a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church, a 50 year member of Catholic Knights Branch 86 and treasurer of Menchalville School Board for many years. Survivors include a son. Joseph, of Rt. 2, Cato: two daughters; Grace Holschbach, of Rt. 3. Manitowoc, and Helen Duebner, of San Antonio, Tex: a brother, Edward, of Milwaukee, 25 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A son, Edward, two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 3 30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m Tuesday by Msgr. Schneider and Rosary at 8 p.m. by members of Holy Name Society and Catholic Knights Herald Times Reporter - Monday, April 4, 1977 ******* (23 Nov. 1891/Apr. 1977/SSDI) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JOSEPH KORINEK (b. 1920) Joseph W. Korinek, 57, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Saturday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Korinek was born June 30, 1920 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Konop Korinek. He married Elizabeth Holschbach Oct. 20, 1948 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. They operated a farm in the Town of Franklin. Mrs. Korinek preceded him in death Jan. 21, 1975. He was a member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society. Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Peter (Mary) Wilhelm, Mrs. Gregory (Patricia) Rank and Mrs. James (Karen) Robley of Manitowoc, Catherine of Orlando, Fla., Therese, Ann and Sara at home; two sisters, Harold (Grace) Holschbach of Rt. 3, Manitowoc and Mrs. Donald (Helen) Duebner of San Antonio, Texas and four grandchildren. His parents and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 6 o’clock this Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service. A wake service will be 8 o’clock Monday evening by Father Pimeskern and the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. by Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, July 18, 1977 - page 3



MARIA KORINEK Mrs. Joseph Korinek, 76, lifelong resident of Franklin, died early today at the homestead farm now operated by her son, Joseph Jr., following a two months illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. from the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville and at 9 o'clock from the St. Joseph's Catholic church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Korinek, nee Mary Dufek, was born at Franklin in 1865 and in 1883 was married to Mr. Korinek. They located on the present farm in Franklin. Mr. Korinek died four years ago. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Remiker and Mrs. Michael Yindra of Cooperstown, Mrs. Wencel Mleziva of Witte, Wis., Mrs. Edward Doubek of this city; four sons, Louis of Kossuth, Frank and Joseph Jr. of Franklin, Edward of Milwaukee; four sisters, Mrs. Peter Stradal of Branch, Mrs. John Bwen of Minnesota, Mrs. Frank Zak of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emil Sleger of Franklin; 25 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Kellnersville. The rosary will be recited Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 6, 1941 pg. 4


MOLLY A. KORINEK Molly A. Korinek, age 88, formerly of Menchalville and currently a resident of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, died Saturday night Oct. 6, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. The former Molly Tisler was born Oct. 3, 1919, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Slager Tisler. She attended school in Menchalville and Kellnersville. On Jan. 11, 1944, Molly was married to William Korinek at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Bill preceded Molly in death on June 20, 1957. Molly was employed for many years at Baldwin's Men's Wear as a seamstress. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Joseph Rosary Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by three brothers: Stanley, Joseph and Jack Tisler; infant sister: Grace Anna Tisler; three brothers-in-law: Victor and Louis Korinek and John Alkovich. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Rallen Stencil will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service on Tuesday at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 8, 2007


WILLIAM L. KORINEK William L. Korinek, 45, of Menchalville, died at 7 a.m. Thursday after a month's illness at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient three weeks. Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in the village. The Rev. Adolph Dolezal will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by the Charles Karlin Amvets Post 23 of Manitowoc. Mr. Korinek was born Sept. 4, 1911, in the Town of Franklin, son of Louis and the late Anna Havlovitz Korinek. He attended Palm Grove elementary school, Rockwood High School and a diesel engineering school at Chicago. He served the Air Corps as a mechanic during World War II, entering Military service May 27, 1942. He was discharged as a corporal Dec. 12, 1945, at Springfield, Ill. He married Molly Tisler Jan. 11, 1944. Before the war Mr. Korinek was employed by Stephani – Strupp Oil Co. of Manitowoc and since April of 1946 had been a highway patrolman for Manitowoc County. He was a member of Manitowoc County Employes Local 986 and the Amvets. Surviving are his wife, two sons, Thomas and William Jr., at home; father, Louis Korinek Sr., of Reifs Mills; three brothers, Louis Jr., of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Victor and Ervin of Reifs Mills; two sisters, Mrs. John Alkovich of Chicago and Miss Evelyn Korinek of Reifs Mills. His mother died in 1944. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 o'clock this Thursday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, June 20, 1957 pg. T-5


JOSEPH KRAJNEK Joseph Krajnek, age 94, formerly of Maribel, passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016 at Harbor View in Manitowoc with his family at his side. Joseph was born on March 15, 1922 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Edward and Mary (Kouba) Krajnek. On July 23, 1946 Joseph married the former Olive Zeman at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Together they farmed near Rosecrans until his retirement. He also worked for the Town of Cooperstown for 23 years maintaining roads. Joseph took pride in the fact that he was a self-taught heavy equipment operator. After retirement, Joseph and Olive moved to a residence in Maribel and then to Harbor View Assisted Living of Manitowoc. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Joseph enjoyed the outdoors, his woods being his most enjoyable hobby. Survivors include his wife of 69 years: Olive Krajnek, Manitowoc; one daughter: Joyce M. (James) Havlovitz, Denmark; one son: Terrance (Sandi) Krajnek, Cato; five grandchildren: Rick (Jodi) Havlovitz, Maribel; Holly (Shane) Cherney, Cedar Grove; Phil (Toni) Krajnek, Mukwonago; Rob (Dale) Krajnek, Boston, MA; Kristin (Joey) Donahue, Manitowoc; seven great-grandchildren: Kyle and Kole Havlovitz; Kaylee and Brooklyn Cherney; Carter and Ellison Krajnek; and Cason Krajnek; one sister: Marcella Krall, Manitowoc, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Mary Krajnek; one brother: Edward (Agnes) Krajnek; six sisters: Agnes (Quiren) Peck; Mary (Alvin) Novak; Lillian (Walter) Malach; Emma (Ralph) Schroeder; Libby (Robert) Taicher; Josephine (Ben) Lodl; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Alois Krall; Jerry Ashenbrenner; Rose (Wencil) Weber; Helen (Charles) Bohachek. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 522 Tower Avenue, Kellnersville. The Rev. Michael Warden will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Harbor View and Southern Care Hospice for all of their compassionate care given to Joseph. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 2, 2016


OLIVE E. KRAJNEK Olive E. Krajnek, age 94, formerly of Maribel, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 7, 2017 at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc with her loving family at her side. The former Olive E. Zeman was born on July 7, 1922 in the town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Krish) Zeman. On July 23, 1946, she married Joseph Krajnek at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Together they farmed Olive's family homestead just south of Rosecrans until their retirement. After retirement, the couple moved to a residence in Maribel and then to Harbor View Assisted Living of Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2016. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a 63-year member of the St. Joseph Rosary Society of Kellnersville. Olive took much pride in her years of gardening, her flowers and baking and cooking all the wonderful Bohemian treats for her family and friends. Survivors include her one daughter and son-in-law: Joyce (James) Havlovitz, Denmark; one son and daughter-in-law: Terrance (Sandi) Krajnek, Cato; five grandchildren: Rick (Jodi) Havlovitz, Maribel; Holly (Shane) Cherney, Cedar Grove; Phil (Toni) Krajnek, Mukwonago; Rob (Dale) Krajnek, Boston, MA; Kristin (Joey) Donahue, Manitowoc; eight great-grandchildren: Kyle and Kole Havlovitz; Kaylee and Brooklyn Cherney; Carter and Ellison Krajnek; Cason Krajnek; and Brayden Donahue; one sister-in-law: Marcella Krall, Manitowoc, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Emma Zeman; step-mother: Mary Zeman; her husband: Joseph Krajnek; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Rose (Wencil) Weber; Helen (Charles) Bohachek; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Edward (Agnes) Krajnek; Mary (Alvin) Novak; Josephine (Ben) Lodl; Agnes (Quiren) Peck; Lillian (Walter) Malach; Emma (Ralph) Schroeder; Libby (Robert) Taicher; Alois Krall; Jerry Ashenbrenner. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 522 Tower Avenue, Kellnersville. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Harbor View Assisted Living and Southern Care Hospice for all of their compassionate care given to Olive. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 9, 2017


ANNA KRALL MRS. J. KRALL DIES, 78 YEARS Town of Franklin Resident Suffered a Stroke Mrs. Jacob Krall, 78, resident of the Town of Franklin for many years, died at her home this morning of heart disease. A stroke preceded her death. The body was taken to the Husar-Wachal undertaking parlors at Kellnersville. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s church, Kellnersville, the Rev. A. Rous will officiate. Mrs. Krall was born in Bohemia in 1855. Her husband died nine years ago. The survivors are five children, Mrs. Mary Wachal, Mrs. John Kohlbeck, Joseph and Charles, all of Kellnersville, and Edward of Valders; one brother, Nat Svoboda of Kellnersville; two sisters, Mrs. John Feit of Kellnersville and Mrs. Peter Grall of Shoto; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, March 18, 1933 - page 4 ******** *Note: transcription of death year is 1936



CHARLES KRALL Charles Krall, 80, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Thursday noon at his home following an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krall was born Feb. 16, 1890, in Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Jacob and Anna Swoboda Krall. He married Rose Petska June 24, 1913, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They farmed in Kossuth retiring in 1963. They observed their 55th wedding anniversary in 1968. Mr. Krall was a former director of Kellnersville Fire Dept. Survivors include his wife; a son, Leo, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Hynek and Mrs. Clarence (Doris) Gass of Manitowoc; a brother, Edward, of Valders, and eight grandchildren. Three sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Friday afternoon, where a wake service will be conducted at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1970 ******** (16 Feb 1890/Apr 1970/SSDI)


EMMA KRALL Emma Krall, who left here in the best of health several weeks ago, to join her employers in Florida, died there this week. The remains arrived this morning and were taken to Kellnersville for burial. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Krall and was 20 years of age. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 11, 1918, Page 4 ********* Edward Krall, who attended the funeral of his sister, Miss Emma Krall, in the town of Kossuth, has returned to his station at Camp Hancock, near Savannah, Ga. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 16, 1918, Page 3 ********* KELLNERSVILLE The remains of the late Miss Emma Krall arrived here from Florida and were interred in the Catholic cemetery here on Friday. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 16, 1918, Page 5


JACOB KRALL Jacob Krall, an old and well known resident of this place, died Monday evening last week at the age of 70 years. Mr. Krall was born in Bohemia and came to this county with his parents while yet a boy. He is survived by his aged wife and three sons, Joseph Krall, town of Franklin, Charley, town of Kossuth, Edward of Valders and two daughters, Mrs. Jos. Wachal, Kellnersville and Mrs. John Kohlbeck of town of Kossuth, twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral was held Thursday from the Kellnersville church with burial in the cemetery near by. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 28, 1924



MARGARETA KRALL Kellnersville news: Margaret Krall Dead Mrs. Margaret Krall a resident of this county for about 45 years died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Sladky at Kossuth. Deceased was 79 years of age and had been ill about four months. The funeral takes place Friday from the Catholic church here. Rev. F. Kolar will conduct the ceremonies. The Manitowoc Pilot, February 11, 1904, Page 8


ROSE KRALL Mrs. Charles (Rose) Krall, 78, of 1210 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, formerly of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 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. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Krall, nee Rose Petska, was born Jan. 1, 1894, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Leonard and Julia Cigler Petska. She was married to Charles Krall June 24, 1913, at Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. Her husband preceded her in death April 23, 1970. Since that time Mrs. Krall had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Grace Hynek at Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Rosary Society of the church. Survivors include a son, Leo, of Manitowoc, two daughters, Mrs. Grace Hynek and Mrs. Clarence (Doris) Gass, of Manitowoc; a brother, Robert Tetska, of Kellnersville; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Ebert, of Whitelaw; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. An infant daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of funeral service Thursday. Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and the Rosary Society will recite the Rosary at 8:15 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 1, 1972 ******** (1 Jan. 1894/July 1972/SSDI)


VIOLA KRALL Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Krall are mourning the loss of their infant daughter who died late Sunday night. Interment was held from St. Joseph's church Tuesday morning, rev. Brown officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald Friday, October 23, 1914 pg. 4


CATHERINE KREJCAREK Mrs. Catherine (Katie) Krejcarek, 90, former Route 1, Whitelaw resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider and burial will be in the church cemetery. Catherine Ledvina was born March 20, 1894, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Matt and Mary Psutka Ledvina. She married Emil Krejcarek on November 18, 1914. The couple then resided in the Town of Franklin. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1978. Mrs. Krejcarek was a well known seamstress. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and a member of the rosary society of the church. Mrs. Krejcarek was also a member of Kubale-O’Connell VFW Auxiliary 6179 of Cato and a charter member of the Ambitious Homemakers Club of Taus. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Grace Krejcarek of Manitowoc, Melvin and Marcella Krejcarek of Manitowoc, Emil J. and Marie Krejcarek of West Allis and Navy Captain Donald and Dorothy Krejcarek of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a daughter and son-in-law, Marcella and Wencel Frelich of Route 1, Maribel; a sister and brother-in-law, Vlasa and Alfons Zipperer of Route 1, Whitelaw; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Evangeline Ledvina of Manitowoc, 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers and a great grandson. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. Prayer service at 7 p.m. Thursday by Father Reimer, Rosary by the Rosary Society at 8 p.m. and VFW Auxiliary Service at 8:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 1984 P. 3 ******** (20 Mar. 1894/Sept. 1984/SSDI)


EMIL KREJCAREK Emil Krejcarek, 88, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Tuesday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:45 a.m. Thursday in Saur Funeral Home, and 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Krejcarek was born Jan. 9, 1890 in Greenstreet, son of the late Fred and Rose Zaruba Krejcarek. He married Catherine Ledvina Nov. 18, 1914. He was engaged in farming and construction work for many years. He is a former director of Highland School district and a former supervisor of the Town of Franklin. The couple celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in November of 1977. Survivors include his wife; four sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Grace, of Manitowoc, Melvin and Marcella of Manitowoc, Emil J. and Marie of West Allis and Capt. Donald and Dorothy of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a daughter and son-in-law, Marcella and Wencel Frelich of Rt. 2, Maribel; two brothers, Joseph of Francis Creek and Myles of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 5 o’clock this Wednesday evening and Thursday until the time of service. A wake will be conducted at 8 o’clock this evening by Msgr. Schneider. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, June 28, 1978 - page 3 ******** (09 Jan 1890/Jun 1978/SSDI)



EVA KRESL Death Summons Pioneer Mrs. Eva Kresl, age 89, widow of the late Peter Kresl passed away Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Kresl, nee Gruber, came to this country when a young girl and settled in this territory where land was secured and prepared for farm purposes. Two daughters Miss Marie Kresl and Mrs. John Suchomel of Brockville and a sister Mrs. William Hejda of Manitowoc survive. Funeral services were held from the St. Joseph's Catholic church at Kellnersville Tuesday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, July 8, 1932 pg. 8


MARY KRESL Miss Mary Kresl, 86, formerly Town of Kossuth, Rt. 1, Whitelaw resident, died Friday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient for 5 ½ months. Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Kresl was a lifelong resident of the Town of Kossuth, where she was born on October 24, 1876, daughter of Peter and Eva Gruber Kresl. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Emma Suchomel of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, four nieces and four nephews. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society and at 8 p.m. by Father Kalisek. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Nov. 17, 1962



PETER KRESL KOSSUTH PIONEER DIES AT ADVANCED AGE OF 97 YEARS Peter Kresl Near Century when Death Claimed Him. Was Father of George Kresl of This City A long and useful life ended today in the death of Peter Kresl, a pioneer resident of Kossuth who, had he lived three years longer, would have attained the age of 100 years, Mr. Kresl having passed his 97th birthday anniversary when death came to him. His demise was due to infirmities incident to his advanced years. Mr. Kresl was born in 1719 and spent his early life in Europe, coming to America with his wife in 1870 at which time they located on a farm at Kossuth where Mr. Kresl has since made his home. His wife died and Mr. Kresl remarried. He is survived by a widow and three children, George Kresl, this city, Mrs. ???? Suchomel of Kossuth and Mary (too dark) her home with her father. Mr. Kresl was held in esteem by all who knew him. The funeral will be held Monday morning at the Kellnersville Catholic church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, October 20, 1916 p.6


EDWARD KRISH Edward J. Krish, 85, of 12022 Hidden Valley Road, Maribel, died early Sunday morning, January 22, 1989 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. William J. Eberhardy with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Krish was born April 20, 1903 in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Wencel and Mary Marshek Krish. Mr. Krish attended Rosecrans School. He married the former Molly Novachek on June 23, 1926 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed on the Krish Homestead Farm near Rosecrans where he lived his entire life. He enjoyed gardening and cultivation of flowers and also building birdhouses. Mr. Krish was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the WFLA Lodge Number 114 of Rosecrans and a member of Wisconsin Czechs. Survivors include his wife, Molly; a sister-in-law, Tillie Krish of Manitowoc; four nephews, Donald (Barbara) Krish of Manitowoc, Harvey (Grace) Krish of Manitowoc, Leonard (Ethel) Slager of Manitowoc, Bernard Frelich of Maribel, grand nephews, grand nieces, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Wencel and Edwin and two sisters, Mary Frelich and Anna Slager. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the hour of service. Prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Eberhardy. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Jan. 23, 1989 - page B7 ******** (Edward J./21 Apr 1903/22 Jan 1989/SSDI)


FRANK KRISH Frank C. Krish, 95, formerly of Maribel, Wis., died Sunday morning, August 18, 1991 at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. William J. Eberhardy with burial to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Kellnersville. He was born October 19, 1895 in the township of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Anna Kozlovsky Krish. He grew up in the township of Cooperstown, attending local schools. He farmed all of his life in the Maribel area. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Maribel, Wis. He was married to Violet Goessel November 6, 1922 at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. She preceded him in death December 3, 1983. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville and a former member of the Maribel Senior Citizens. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and Walter Jackson of Manitowoc; a sister, Anna Zeman of Sheboygan, Wis., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a parish prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. said by Rev. William Eberhardy. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services with morning prayers at 10 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated for St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Aug. 19, 1991 - page B8


MOLLY KRISH Molly N. Krish, age 102, of 960 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, on Monday, March 28, 2005, at 11 a.m. Monsignor Robert Gulig will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Molly was born April 1, 1902, in Menchalville, town of Franklin, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Kocian Novachek. She attended the rural one-room school in Menchalville and graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. She graduated from Manitowoc County Normal School in 1920. She attended Oshkosh University, St. Norbert’s College and Silver Lake College. Molly married Edward Krish on June 23, 1926, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple lived on the Krish Homestead Farm near Rosecrans the entire 62 years of their married life. Edward preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1989. For 24 years, Molly taught in the rural schools of Manitowoc County and eight years in the Denmark Elementary Schools. After retiring in 1967, she did substitute teaching at Denmark Junior High School and Denmark Elementary Schools. Molly was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rosary Society, ZCBJ Lodge #114 of Rosecrans, Kellnersville Senior Center and a member of the National Retired Teachers Association. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and after her husband’s death in 1989, Molly traveled to Czechoslovakia to visit with a pen pal of many years. Molly is survived by three nephews: Harvey and Grace Krish, Manitowoc; Leonard and Ethel Slager, Manitowoc; Bernard Frelich, Maribel; one niece-in-law: Barbara Krish, Manitowoc; grand-nephews, grand-nieces, cousins, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; Edward; many aunts, uncles, cousins and her nephew: Donald Krish. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville. A parish prayer service will be lead by Monsignor Robert Gulig at 7:30 p.m. Relatives and friends may also call on Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 2005 ******** (Molly N./01 Apr 1902/24 Mar 2005/SSDI)


VIOLET KRISH Mrs. Frank (Violet) Krish, 81, of Maribel, died Saturday evening, Dec. 3, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate at the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Krish was born Sept. 25, 1902, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late David and Rose Elmer Goessl. She was married to Frank Krish Nov. 6, 1922, at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The couple farmed in the Town of Cooperstown until 21 years ago when they moved to their present home in Maribel. Mrs. Krish was a member of the rosary society of St. Joseph Church, Maribel Homemakers Club and Maribel Senior Citizens. Survivors include her husband, Frank; a daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and Walter Jackson of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday afternoon and Tuesday until the time of services. There will be a rosary by the rosary society at 6:30 o’clock and a prayer service at 8 o’clock this Monday evening by Father Reimer. Herald Times Reporter, December 5, 1983 P. 3 ******** (25 Sep 1902/Dec 1983/SSDI)



HELEN KRUMEL Helen Krumel birth: 27 November 1904 Franklin death: 22 December 1904 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kellnersville residence: 1904 Franklin father: Joseph Krumel mother: Barbara Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARI KRUML PIONEER OF CO. PASSES AT AGE OF 86 YRS. Another of the pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county has been summoned to rest in the person of Mrs. Mary Kruml (sic) aged town of Franklin woman who passed away, aged 86 years. Mrs. Kruml had been a resident of the county for more than fifty years and was widely known in the section where she had made her home. She is survived by one son, Joseph with whom she made her home and four daughters, Mrs. Albert Svacina, Mrs. John Phillips and Mrs. Joseph Chupita, this county and Mrs. Frank Steffel, of Shawano. Funeral services will be held from the home of Joseph Kruml, Franklin, Wednesday morning to St. Joseph’s church at Kellnersville at 10 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald News, November 18, 1924 P. 2


BARBARA KRUMMEL Mrs. Barbara Krummel, 91, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Krummel, nee Barbara Kopidlansky, was born March 8, 1884, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Hynek Kopidlansky. She was married to Joseph Krummel Oct. 27, 1903, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Mr. and Mrs. Krummel farmed the Krummel homestead farm where she lived at the present time. He preceded her in death April 17, 1959. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include five sons, Clarence, Frank and Bernard, of Rt. 2, Cato, Joseph J., of Taus and Victor, of Menchalsville; two daughters, Mrs. William (Ann) Boehme, of Milwaukee and Miss Veronica, of Rt. 2, Cato; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Sauer, of Whitelaw and Mrs. Frank Weber Sr., of Manitowoc, 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two sons, tow daughters, three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday by Msgr. Schneider and the Rosary Society. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, July 7, 1975 pg. 3 ******** (b. 8 Mar. 1884/d. July 1975/SSDI)


BERNARD L. KRUMMEL Bernard L. Krummel, age 76, of 7618 Menchalville Road, Cato, died Thursday morning, Aug. 28, 2003 at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003 at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Gerald Blaha, minister from the Two Rivers Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses will preside at the service. Cremation will follow, with burial to be held at a later date. Bernard was born Sept. 4, 1926 in the town of Franklin. a son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Kopidlansky) Krummel Sr. He attended St. Patrick's Grade School in Maple Grove, and attended high school in Milwaukee. Bernard, along with his family, operated the Krummel Brothers Mink Farm from 1940 until 1966. He also worked for a few years at the Ariens Co. in Brillion. Bernard was a member of the Two Rivers Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law: Victor and Ann Krummel, Menchalville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters-in-law: Ray (Marie) Krummel, Clarence Krummel, Frank Krummel, Joseph (Dorothy) Krummel and Louis Krummel; and by four sisters and two brothers-in-law: Helen Krummel, Veronica Krummel, Ann (William) Boehme and Mary (John) VanGroll. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 10 a.m. on Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no visitation this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Friday, August 29, 2003 pg. A3 ******** Funeral services for Bernard L. Krummel, age 76, of 7618 Menchalville Road, Cato, who died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday (TODAY), at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Gerald Blaha, minister from the Two Rivers Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses will preside at the service. Cremation will follow, with burial to be held at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 10 a.m. (TODAY) until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter August 2003


CLARENCE J. KRUMMEL Clarence J. Krummel, age 91, of 7618 Menchalville Road, Cato, died Wednesday morning, November 11, 1998, at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 1998, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Officiating Minister will be Robert Rainer of theChristian Congregation-Jehovah’s Witnesses, Two Rivers. Cremation will have taken place with burial of his cremated remains at St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Clarence was born January 15, 1907, in the township of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph and Barbara Kopidlansky Krummel. Clarence grew up and attended grade schools in the township of Franklin, graduating from high school in Manitowoc, and later attended the Manitowoc County Normal School. He worked at various companies and also engaged in farming. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Two Rivers. Survivors include two brothers and one sister-in-law, Bernard Krummel, rural Cato, Victor and Ann Krmmel, Menchalville; one sister, Veronica Kummel, rural Cato; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Joseph, Frank, Raymond and Louis; two sisters, Mary Van Groll and Ann Boehme. Herald Times Reporter, November 12, 1998 P. A2.


DOROTHY J. KRUMMEL Mrs. Dorothy Krummel, 62, of Route 2, Cato, died early Sunday morning, August 27, 1989, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. Rev. William J. Eberhardy will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Krummel nee Dorothy Serwe, was born October 7, 1926 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of Mary Potuchek Serwe and the late Alphonse Serwe. She was a graduate of Mishicot High School and was employed in the office at Mirro Corporation for several years. She married Joseph Krummel April 21, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville and the couple then resided at their present home in Taus. Mrs. Krummel was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and member and past President of the Rosary Society of the church. She was a member of Ambitious Homemakers club of Taus. Her husband preceded her in death November 22, 1988. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Howard of Whitelaw and a special friend, Gloria Tuschel, Robert and Cordy of Brillion, Richard and Kathy of rural Whitelaw; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and David Eichhorst of Whitelaw, Diane and Tim Schmidt of Two Rivers; her mother, Mary Serwe of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Floyd Shimek of Kellnersville; 8 grandchildren; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law, nieces and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and her father. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday and Tuesday until the time of services. A prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. this Monday evening by Father Eberhardy and a rosary will be at 8:15 p.m. by the Rosary Society. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Aug. 28, 1989 - page B8


FRANK KRUMMEL Frank Krummel, 65, of Menchalville Rd., Route 1, Cato, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, October 23, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Nicholas Johannes will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krummel was born February 22, 1924 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Barbara Kopidlansky Krummel. He attended St. Patrick Grade and High School at Maple Grove and graduated from East DePere high School with the Class of 1942. Mr. Krummel was part owner and operator of the former Krummel Mink Ranch for many years and later employed by Zeman Construction as a truck driver for several years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove and a member of the Holy Name Society of the church. Survivors include three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Clarence of Route 1, Cato, Bernard of route 1, Cato, Victor and Ann of Route 1, Cato and Marie Krummel of San Diego, California; two sisters, Ann Boehme of Milwaukee and Veronica Krummel of Route 1, Cato, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Louis, Raymond and Joseph and a sister, Mary. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. A prayer service will be 8 p.m. Thursday by Father Johannes. Manitowoc Herald times - Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1989 - page B10



JOSEPH KRUMMEL (d. 1959) Joseph Krummel Sr., 81, lifelong resident of the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, died unexpectedly Friday morning at Maple Crest Sanitarium, Whitelaw, where he had been a patient four weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krummel was born Nov. 4, 1977, son of the late Joseph and Mary Pezar Krummel. He married the former Barbara Kopidlansky Oct. 27, 1903, at Kellnersville, and the couple settled on the Krummel homestead farm operating it until the present time. Mr. Krummel was also a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove, and also of the Holy Name Society of that church. A son, two daughters and two sisters preceded him in death. Survivors include the wife, six sons, Raymond of Rt. 1, Mishicot, Clarence, Frank and Bernard at home, Joseph Jr. of Taus and Victor of Menchalville; two daughters, Mrs. William Boehme of Milwaukee and Miss Veronica Krummel of New York; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Svacina of Grimms and Mrs. Catherine Chupita of Milwaukee; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 o'clock this Saturday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick Church and at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick Church and at 8 p.m Sunday by Msgr. Kalisek. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, April 18, 1959 pg. M-13


JOSEPH A. KRUMMEL (d. 1988) Joseph A. Krummel, 70, of Route 2, Cato, died early Tuesday morning, November 22, 1988, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Mrs. William J. Eberhardy will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded. Mr. Krummel was born September 3, 1918, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Barbara Kopidlansky Krummel. He attended St. Patrick Grade and High School at Maple Grve. He was a veteran of World War II, entering military service in 1941 and was discharged in 1945 after serving in the South Pacific Theatre of Operations. He married Dorothy Serwe on April 21, 1951, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple then resided at their present home in Taos since their marriage. Mr. Krummel operated a mink ranch from 1940 to 1968? and was also employed at the Ariens Co., Brillion, from 1968 to 1982. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of the church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Howard at home and his friend, Gloria Tuschel, Robert and Cordy of Brillion, and Richard and Kathy of Route 1, Whitelaw; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and David Eichhorst of Whitelaw, Diane and Tim Schmidt of Francis Creek; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Clarence, Frank and Bernard of Route 7, Cato, Victor and Ann of Menchalville and Marie Krummel of California; two sisters, Ann Boehme and Veronica Krummel of Route 2, Cato; his mother-in-law, Mary Serwe of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, and brother-in-law, Mildred and Floyd Shimek of Kellnersville and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 pm. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. A prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday by Father Reinke and a rosary will be 8:15 by the Holy Name Society. Herald Times Reporter, November 22, 1988 P. 14


MARIE KRUMMEL Marie A. Krummel, age 92, of 3407 Waco St., San Diego, Calif., formerly of Two Creeks, died April 23, 1997, at Columbia Hospital. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Burial of the cremains will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Kellnersville. Marie was born February 9, 1905, in Newburg, Wis., daughter of the late John and Suzanne Boffer Michels. She married Raymond Krummel on April 21, 1928, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Newburg. The couple farmed in Two Creeks for many years. Raymond preceded her in death February 4, 1970. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Betty and George Keil, San Diego, Calif., Rita Horany, San Diego, Calif., Joan and Frank Vogel, Two Rivers, Marilyn and Donald Bresnahan, Greendale; seven grandchildren, Suzanne Keil, San Diego, Calif., Alan and Julie Vogel, Oregon, Wis., Julie and Mike Mixa, Lori and Allen LeClair, Two Rivers, Dr. Jill Bresnahan, Kansas City, Mo., Michael Bresnahan and Lynn Bresnahan, Greendale; eight great-grandchildren, Gretchen, Andy and Jill Vogel, Kelly, Tracy and Adam Mixa, Holly and Matthew LeClair; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Clarence Krummel, Bernard Krummel, Veronica Krummel, Victor and Anne Krummel. Marie was preceded in death by an infant son, John; and four brothers, Herbert, George, Edward and Charles Michels. Herald Times Reporter, April 25, 1997 P. A2



RAYMOND KRUMMEL Funeral services for Raymond J. Krummel, 64, of 1981 W. Villard Ave., Milwaukee, former resident of Manitowoc County, who died Wednesday afternoon at Milwaukee County Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krummel was born Nov. 7, 1905, in Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph Krummel and Barbara Kopidlansky Krummel. He married Marie Michels April 21, 1928. The couple farmed in the Town of Two Creeks until 10 years ago when they moved to Milwaukee. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, his mother, Mrs. Barbara Krummel, of Rt. 2, Cato; five brothers, Clarence, Frank and Bernard of Rt. 2, Cato, Joseph of Taus and Victor of Menchalville; two sisters, Mrs. William Boehme of Milwaukee and Miss Veronica of Rt. 2, Cato, and five grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1970


VERONICA KRUMMEL Veronica M. Krummel, 79,7618 Menchalville Road, Cato, WI, died Thursday, December 30, 1999 at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2000 at Two Rivers Kingdom Hall, 2717 45th Street, Two Rivers. Veronica was born July 10, 1920 in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Kopidlansky Krummel. She grew up in the Town of Franklin attending local schools and graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. She moved to Milwaukee working for International Harvester Co., and the Internal Revenue Department in Milwaukee. She later moved to New York and was a legal secretary retiring in 1961 moving to Taus to take care of her parents. Veronica was associated with Two Rivers Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was an unbaptised publisher of God’s name and the good news about God’s kingdom. Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, Bernard Krummel, Taus; Victor and Ann Krummel, Menchalville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. In addition to her parents, five brothers and two sisters and a niece predeceased Veronica. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville assisted the family. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000 - page A2



VICTOR V. KRUMMEL Victor V. Krummel, age 86, of Menchalville, died Tuesday morning, April 14, 2009, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Victor was born on May 25, 1922, in the town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Kopidlansky) Krummel. He graduated from St. Patrick Grade School in Maple Grove and from East De Pere High School in 1940. Victor was a World War II Army veteran serving in the European Theatre from August 29, 1944, until August 8, 1946. He received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during battle. On April 23, 1947, Victor married the former Anne M. Yohanek at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Reifs Mills. The couple would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in nine days. Victor worked for the Krummel Family Mink Ranch for 20 years and for 19 years until his retirement in 1986 at the Ariens Company in Brillion. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville and Kubale O'Connell VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville. Victor loved his family and the outdoors especially enjoying hunting, fishing, and picnicking with his family on Sunday afternoons. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Victor was preceded in death by one daughter: Kathy Duggan; three sisters: Mary Vangroll, Veronica Krummel and Ann Boehme; six brothers: Louis, Raymond, Joseph, Frank, Clarence and Bernard Krummel; four sisters-in-law: Marie Krummel, Dorothy Krummel, Elizabeth Chupita, and Iris Yohanek; nine brothers-in-law: Bill Boehme, John Vangroll, Gordon Burish, Paul Augustine, Frank Milbauer, Paul Mangin, Lester Hacker, John Hynek, and Joseph Yohanek. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Military graveside services will be accorded by Kubale O'Connell VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Thursday (TONIGHT) from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home led by Sister Gerri Krautkramer. A special thank you to the staff of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Critical Care Unit and Dr. Matt Campbell for the compassionate care given to Victor during his 28-day stay. Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 2009


ANDRESE KRUTINA AND. KRUTINA DIES, AGE 92 Was Resident of This County For Last 73 Years Andrew Krutina, 92, a resident of Manitowoc county for 73 years, died at 9 o'clock this morning at the home of his nephew, Adolph Swetlik, near Kellnersville. Mr. Krutina had been in failing health since last July and his condition became critical at Christmas. He was born in Bohemia Sept. 28, 1842 and at the age of 20 he came to the United States alone. He obtained employment with Kellner & Sons Co. and earned enough money to bring his father to this country. About 65 years ago Mr. Krutina married Katrina Blalek and purchased a farm one mile east of Kellnersville on which they resided for many years. Mrs. Krutina died three years ago. For the last eight years Mr. Krutina resided with his nephew. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Husar & Wachal funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Joseph's church. The Rev. J. Rous will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 8, 1935 P.2


JACOB KUBS On Thursday morning the funeral of the late Jacob Kubsh was largely attended at Kellnersville. He was 77 years of age and is survived by his brother Wencel, with whom he operated their farm near Rosecrans up to a few years ago. Manitowoc Herald News - Sept. 13, 1930 - page 9 ******** *Note: transcription of death year is 1931


MARI KUBS In Kellnersville Tues. morning, farmer Matthias Kubsch was bringing down a tree, but it fell in a direction other than expected and struck his 16 yr. old daughter with such force that she was killed instantly. Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1897 (Per notice, death was 2 Mar 1897/ Death notice: Mary Kups/Mar. 2, 1897/co. death index v.5 p.29) ******** On Tuesday Mattis Huebsch (sic) of Kossuth went into the woods in company with his daughter, a girl of 16 years old to cut down some timber. They used a saw, the method now most generally used in falling timber. The tree when about cut through, swung around and leaped from the stump. It caught the girl and crushed her to death. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 4, 1897 pg. 3 ******** Mary Kups Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Mary Kups Gender Female Burial Place Kellnersville, Manit. Co., Wis. Death Date 02 Mar 1897 Death Place Kellnersville, Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 14 Birth Date Jun 1882 Birthplace Kellnersville, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Occupation Farmers Daughter Race White Father's Name Mathias Kup Mother's Name Anny "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" citing Catholic Cemetery, Kellnersville, Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin ******** Mary Kups birth: June 1882 Kellnersville, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 2 March 1897 Kellnersville, Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kellnersville, Manit. Co., Wis. father: Mathias Kup mother: Anny Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


AGNES ANN KUBSCH Mrs. Agnes Kubsch, 60, of Kellnersville, died Tuesday morning at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the Saur Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kubsch, nee Agnes Burich, was born May 1, 1910, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John and Anna Satori Burich. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School in the class of 1928. She was married to George Kubsch Nov. 26, 1929, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The couple resided on a farm in the Town of Kossuth. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 7, 1965. She moved to Kellnersville in May of 1966. Mrs. Kubsch was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include a son, George B., of Denmark; three sisters, Mrs. Herb Kalies of Rt. 1, Greenleaf, Mrs. Quirin Sleger of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Elmer Pritzl of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and six grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Janice Reif, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where a wake prayer service will be at 8 p.m. and the rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 8, 1970 pg. 6-T


GEORGE KUBSCH (d. 1965) George Kubsch, 57, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been hospitalized since Friday. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kubsch was born April 21, 1907, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Mathew and Josephine Naidl Kubsch. He attended Elm View School in the Town of Kossuth. He married Agnes Burich at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, Nov. 26, 1929, and the couple operated a farm in the Town of Kossuth until 20 years ago when he was employed by Hamilton Manufacturing Co., Two Rivers. He was a member of the plant's 20 year club, Goodfellowship Club and Western Bohemian Fraternal Assn. 99 of Polivka Corners. Surviving are the wife, a daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Janice) Reif, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; a son, George B., of Denmark; four brothers, Edward, Matt and Victor, of Manitowoc and Clarence, of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Mayme Iverson and Mrs. Edward Paul, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Edward Spurney, of Rt. 2, Cato, and Mrs. Earl Schmitt, of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. A brother, James, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, February 8, 1965 pg. M-13


GEORGE J. KUBSCH (d. 2006) George J. Kuhsch, age 83, formerly of 11118 Fisherville Road, Cato and most recently a resident of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center of Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Rallen Stencil will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Military graveside services will be accorded by Drews-Bleser American Legion Post 88 of Manitowoc. George was born July 14, 1922 in the town of Franklin, son of the late Peter and Rosa Wellner Kubsch. He attended school at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. George was a U.S. Marine Corps World War II veteran serving from Aug. 25, 1945 until Jan. 3, 1946. George attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison Agricultural Short Course. He farmed in the town of Cooperstown all of his adult life and also worked for Jagemann Stamping Co. in Manitowoc from 1963 until his retirement in 1973. George was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville, St Joseph Holy Name Society and was an usher at St. Joseph Church. He was a current member of Drews-Bleser American Legion Post 88 of Manitowoc and a retired member of the Kellnersville Volunteer Fire Department and the Kellnerville Betterment Association. Survivors include his brother: Michael V. Kubsch of Manitowoc; three nieces and their husbands: Delphine Ludka-Fritz and her husband Thomas Fritz of Sheboygan; Janice (Robert) Quistorf of Cato: Diane (Thomas) Trester of Sheboygan: other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant sister: Dora Kubsch; one brother: Peter Kubsch; one sister: Margaret Stedl: one brother-in-law: Dan Stedl. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services at 2 p.m. The Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Kubsch family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, May 17, 2006 pg. A3 ******** Funeral services for Mr. George J. Kubsch, age 83, formerly of 11118 Fisherville Road, Cato, and most recently a resident of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center of Manitowoc, who died Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 2 pm. Friday, May 19, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Rallen Stencil will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Military graveside services will be accorded by Drews-Bleser American Legion Post 88 of Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services at 2 p.m. The Reinbold & PFeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Kubsch family. Herald Times Reporter, May 18, 2006



KEVIN KUBSCH Kevin Kubsch, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kubsch, of Kellnersville, died Sunday evening as the result of a snowmobile accident. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Kevin was born Dec. 18, 1958, at Kellnersville, son of Norman and Marie Petska Kubsch. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School at Kellnersville and was a freshman at Roncalli High School, Manitowoc. He was a member of the Catholic Knights Branch 86. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday by Msgr. Schneider and the Catholic Knights. Herald Times Reporter Monday, February 11, 1974 pg. 3


MARIE KUBSCH Marie's family would like to praise God for calling Marie to heaven to be with her beloved Norman and son, Kevin. Marie L. Kubsch, 85, a Kellnersville resident, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, at her residence. Marie was born Dec. 2, 1918, at Kellnersville, daughter of the late Edward and Clara Freimuth Petska. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1936. On May 21, 1941, she married Norman T. Kubsch at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. From 1962 to 1977, Marie and Norman operated Kubsch's Country Inn at Kellnersville. Norman preceded her in death June 16, 2003. They celebrated 62 years together. Marie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Rosary Society. Marie's faith was very important to her and sustained her in both good and difficult times. Marie's generosity showed through her gifts to her family, friends, community and church. She enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, playing cards, trips to Oneida and especially her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Kenneth and Dr. Sylvia Kubsch, Green Bay; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol Kubsch and Chris Blaha, Kellnersville; grandchildren, Kristin, Kim and Kevin Kubsch, Green Bay; Becky and Tim Salek, Manitowoc; great-granddaughter, Amaya Salek; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Walter Muench, Whitelaw; two sisters-in-law, Vi Stetson, Kellnersville; and Rose Kubsch, Manitowoc; brother-in-law, Irwin Kubsch, Sheridan, Wyo.; and special friend, Msgr. Alfred Schneider, Green Bay; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Norman, Marie is preceded in death by a son, Kevin and a brother Raymond Petska. Relatives and friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, before leaving for church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Msgr. Robert Gulig will officiate with burial in the Parish Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to donor's choice. Herald Times Reporter November 2004 ******** (Marie L Kubsch/02 Dec 1918/21 Nov 2004/SSDI)



MICHAEL KUBSCH Michael "Vic" "Shuss" Kubsch, age 90, formerly of Cato and a resident of River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center died Wednesday afternoon, May 18, 2011, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Shuss was born on September 29, 1920 in the town of Franklin, son of the late Peter and Rosa (Wellner) Kubsch. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Kelllnersville. He farmed in the town of Franklin. Shuss was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He will be remembered for his friendly outgoing manner and being an excellent cook and baker. Survivors include three nieces and their husbands: Delphine Ludka-Fritz (Thomas Fritz), Sheboygan; Janice (Robert) Quistorf, Cato; Diane (Thomas) Trester, Sheboygan. Great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Peter and Rosa Kubsch; one infant sister: Dora Kubsch; two brothers: Peter and George Kubsch; one sister and brother-in-law: Margaret (Dan) Stedl. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Kubsch family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Shuss's family would like to thank the staff of River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for all of the wonderful care shown to him the last twelve years. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 20, 2011


NORMAN KUBSCH Norman T. Kubsch, age 87, of 1414 Main St., Kellnersville, died Monday evening, June 16, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Norman was born Jan. 22, 1916, in the town of Kossuth, son of the late Matt and Mary Kliment Kubsch. He attended the Palm Grove School and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1934. He married Marie L. Petska on May 21, 1941, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The couple celebrated 62 years of marriage together. Norman was a teacher at the Palm Grove School from 1941 to 1946. He was an electrician at Anheuser Busch from 1946 until 1962. Norman and Marie owned and operated Kubsch’s Country Inn in Kellnersville from 1962 until 1977. Norman was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville; St. Joseph Holy Name Society; Izaak Walton League of America Chapter#138 of Manitowoc; 3rd Degree member of the Manitowoc Council #710 Knights of Columbus; Eagle Aerie #706 of Manitowoc; charter member of the Kellnersville Betterment Association (KBA) and was on the first Board of Directors of the Kellnersville Housing Corporation in 1976; former member of the Francis Creek Lions Club; He played and managed baseball at Kellnersville in the Manitowoc County League for many years. Norman was a member of the Manitowoc County Old Timers League. He was enshrined into the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. In the early 1960s, Norman and Marie donated the property now known as the Kellnersville Village Park to the KBA for the betterment of the community. Survivors include his wife Marie, Kellnersville; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Kenneth and Dr. Sylvia Kubsch, Green Bay; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol Kubsch and Chris Blaha, Kellnersville; four grandchildren, Becky and Tim Salek, Manitowoc; Kristin, Kimberly, and Kevin Kubsch, Green Bay; one great-granddaughter, Amaya Salek, Manitowoc; one brother, Erwin Kubsch, Sheridan, Wyo.; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Rose Kubsch, rural Manitowoc; Dorothy and Walter Muench, Whitelaw; Viola Stetson, Kellnersville. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Kubsch, on Feb. 10, 1974; one sister, Erma Zigmunt; two brothers, Reinhardt Kubsch and Orville Kubsch; two brothers-in-law, Ted Zigmunt and Raymond Petska; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Kubsch and Elaine Kubsch. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville on Wednesday (TONIGHT), June 18, 2003 from 4 until 8 p.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. led by Sr. Marlene Greatens. Relatives and friends may also call at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2003, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Msgr. Robert Gulig, Msgr. Alfred Schneider and Rev. Eugene Tremblay, OMI will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Herald Times Reporter June 2003 ******** (22 Jan 1916/16 Jun 2003/SSDI)


PETER KUBSCH JR. (d. 1983) Peter W. Kubsch, 65, of Rt. 2, Cato, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, Dec. 25, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Ronald Reimer and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Kubsch was born Sept. 28, 1918, at Boyd, Wis., son of the late Peter and Rose Wellner Kubsch. He moved to Manitowoc Co. with his parents 64 years ago. He attended parochial school at Kellnersville. He farmed in the Town of Franklin until his retirement five years ago. Mr. Kubsch was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Daniel Stedl of Rt. 2, Cato; two brothers, Michael V. and George J. Kubsch of Rt. 2, Cato; three nieces, Delphine Ludka of Rt. 2, Menomonie, Wis., Janice Quistorf of Rt. 2, Cato, and Diane Trester of Lincoln, Neb.; three great nieces, Debbie and Michelle Ludka and Meisa Quistorf; two great nephews, Peter and Jamie Quistorf. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday until the time of services. Holy Name Rosary at 7:30 o’clock and prayer service by Father Reimer at 8 o’clock Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1983 P. 3



PETER KUBSCH (d. 1944) Peter Kubsh, 75, town of Franklin farmer, died at the homestead farm near Kellnersville last night, following a three year's illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Monday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 at the St. Joseph Catholic church, the Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kubsh was born in Bohemia in 1869 and when a boy accompanied his parents to this county. He married Miss Rose Wellner in 1911 and they moved to a farm at Boyd, this state. In 1919 they returned to Manitowoc county, purchasing a farm in Franklin. Survivors are his wife; three sons, Peter and Victor on the home farm, George of Taus; daughter, Mrs. Daniel Stedl of Taus; brother, Wencel of Maribel. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 8 o'clock Saturday evening, where the rosary will be recited at 8:15 Sunday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 3, 1944 P. 2


ROSE KUBSCH Mrs. Rose Kubsch, 72, of Rt. 2, Cato, died early Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient since Monday. She had been in poor health for a long time. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Kubsch, nee Wellner, was born April 11, 1893, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Zipperer Wellner. She was married to Peter Kubsch Feb. 8, 1911, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Stark. The couple farmed at Boyd, Wis., eight years and then at Kellnersville. Mr. Kubsch died in November, 1944. She was a member of the Rosary Society. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Margaret) Stedl, of Rt. 2 Cato, three sons, Peter and victor, on the home farm and George, of Rt. 2, Cato, and three grandchildren. A daughter, three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 7:30 p.m. Rosary Society members will recite the Rosary and at 9 p.m. Msgr. Kalisek will conduct the parish vigil. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, September 16, 1965 pg. M-17


EMMA KUBSH Mother Makes Meal, Ends Life MARIBEL – A 54 year old mother prepared the evening meal for her husband and three sons late Tuesday afternoon at the home and then ended her life by hanging in the basement. She was Mrs. Frank Kubsh. Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who was summoned, said she probably ended her life at 4 p.m. A son, Frank Jr., returned from work at Manitowoc shortly before 5 o'clock, noted the meal cooking on the stove but his mother absent. His search resulted in finding the body in the basement. The husband returned from work in Two Rivers a few minutes later. Mrs. Kubsh has been suffering from high blood pressure and had been a hospital patient earlier in the year. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. st St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Frank Svatek will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Kubsh was born Emma Stransky in Kossuth in 1899, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stransky. In 1924 she was married to Frank Kubsh and they located in Maribel. She was a member of the Rosary Society of the St. Joseph congregation. Surviving are the husband; three sons, Quiren, Frank Jr., and Joseph at home; brother, Wencel of Francis Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Quirin Zeman of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Mrs. Frank Muench of Kellnersville. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. by the Rosary Society and at 8:30 p.m. by Father Svatek. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, August 4, 1954 pg. 2-M


FRANK KUBSH (d. 1993) Frank Kubsh, Sr., age 95, formerly of Maribel, died Sunday morning, February 28, 1993, at the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, where he was a resident for five years. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Richard H. Klingeisen will be the celebrant of the funeral mass with burial in the Parish Cemetery. Mr. Kubsh was born November 26, 1897, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Joseph and Anna Zeman Kubsh. On October 22, 1924, he was married to the former Emma Stransky at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. She preceded him in death August 3, 1954. Frank was a carpenter by trade and retired from Kasper Construction Company of Manitowoc in 1963. Frank was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Quiren and Teresa Kubsch, Two Rivers, Frank Kubsh, Two Rivers, Frank Kubsh, Jr., Manitowoc, Joseph and Lillian Kubsh, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, on Tuesday, from 5-8 p.m. and on Wednesday at the Church from 9 a.m. until the time of services. There will be a parish prayer service on Tuesday at 7 p.m. led by Father Klingeisen. Manitowoc Pilot, March 1, 1993 P. A2 ******** (26 Nov. 1897/28 Feb. 1993/SSDI)



FRANK KUBSH JR. (d. 2010) Frank Kubsh Jr., age 82, formerly of Maribel, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 6, 2010, at St. Mary's at Felician Village. Frank was born on June 9, 1927, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Frank and Emma (Stransky) Kubsh Sr. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Kellnersville. Frank was a World War II Navy veteran serving from August 25, 1945, until August 5, 1946, and a Korean Army Veteran serving from May 21, 1952, until May 8, 1954. In the past, Frank had worked as a welder at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Throughout his life, Frank enjoyed bowling and was an active volunteer for Masses at St. Mary's Chapel at St. Mary's Home. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Emma Kubsh Sr. and one brother: Quiren P. Kubsh. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Kubsh family. A special thank you to the staff at St. Mary's Home for making a home for Frank for his final 14 years. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 7, 2010


JIRI KUBSH GEORGE KUBSH (sic), 85 DIES AT HIS HOME TOWN KOSSUTH George Kubsch, a life long resident of the town of Kossuth, died at the family home there yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. Mr. Kubsch was born in Austria on August 15, 1838, coming to this country when a boy and settling at Francis Creek, where he has been a resident practically his entire life. He was 85 years old at the time of his death. Funeral services will be held from the church at Kellnersville tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with burial at the cemetery near the church. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 17, 1923 P.1 ******* Notes from Polivka's Corners George Kubsh died at the home of his son, Mat G. Kubsh, Monday at the age of 85 years. Mr. Kubsh was born in Bohemia in 1838, coming to this country some sixty years ago and settled on a farm in Town of Franklin and now for a number of years was making his home at the home of his son, Mat Kubsh, in the town of Kossuth. He is survived by his aged wife and three sons, Joseph, town of Franklin, George of Bessemer, Mich., Mat of Kossuth and Mrs. W. Oswald. Funeral services were held from the church at Kellnersville with burial at the cemetery near the church. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 25, 1923 ******* Polivka Corners news: George Kubsch and son of Michigan and Joseph Kirt of Oconto where here to attend the funeral of the late George Kubsch. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 25, 1923 P.9


WENCEL KUBSCH Wencel Kubsch, 92, of Maribel, retired county farmer, died Thursday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past month. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Saur Funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Frank Svatek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kubsch was born in Bohemia in 1860 and when 12 years old accompanied his parents to a farm near Rosecrans. He later took over the farm from his father. Moving to Maribel, he married Mary Kokta in 1926. She died in 1930. For the past 12 years he had resided with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Frelich in Maribel. Survivors are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Peter Kubsch of Rt. 2, Cato, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, June 19, 1952 pg. 2-M


ANDREW KUGEL Kellnersville Man Is Victim of Despndency Despondent because of general business, although his farm was unencumbered, Andrew Kugel, 77, residing on a farm just off Highway 141 near Kellners- ville ended his life late Tuesday afternoon by hanging himself from a rafter in the barn. His body was discovered by his daughter Mary, who went to look for her father when he did not appear for supper. Kugel had expressed himself several times in the past year as dissatisfied with life. He often threatened to end his life but his family always talked him out of it. Yesterday he was last seen shortly after 4 p.m. by Mrs. Kugel who noticed him entering the barn. When he did not appear for supper his daughter went to call him and found his lifeless body. Wenzel Swetlik, a neighbor, was summoned and finding the body still warm cut it down and tried to revive Kugel but without success. Dr. Gerald Rau, Two Rivers, county coroner, was summoned, pronounced it suicide and decided that there would be no inquest. The deceased was born in Bohemia and came to America with his parents at an early age. They located on the present farm, which the deceased occupied since. His widow and two unmarried daughters, Mary and Anna, survive. The remains were taken to the Husar undertaking parlors in Kellnersville. Funeral arrangements were not completed but services will probably be held Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 17, 1933 P.1


ANNA KUGEL Anna Kugel, 95, of Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, at the Center. Private funeral services were held 9 a.m. this Friday morning at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider officicated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Miss Kugel was born March of 1885, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Andrew and Julia Pankratz Kugel. She resided in the Town of Kossuth most of her lfie. Survivors incldue several cousins. She was preceded in death by an infant brother and a sister, Mary. Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, was in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 5, 1980 P.3 ******** (Annie Kugel/06 Mar 1885/Dec 1980/SSDI)


JULIA KUGEL Mrs. Julia Kugle, 74, lifelong resident of the county, died Sunday at the farm home in Kossuth, near Francis Creek. She had been ill only three days. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., from the Kugle home and at 10 o'clock from the St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kugle, nee Julia Pankratz, was born in Kossuth in 1864 and in 1881 was married to Andrew Kugle. They located on the present homestead. Mr. Kugle died in 1933 since which time Mrs. Kugle and her two daughters have operated the farm. Survivors are two daughters, Mary and Anna Kugle, on the home farm; two sisters, Mrs. John Augustine, Kossuth, and Mrs. Anton Stransky, Chilton. The body is at the Kugle home in Kossuth. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 5, 1938 P.9


MARY KUGEL Miss Mary Kugel, 71, lifelong resident of the Town of Kossuth, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening at her home. She had been in ill health with a heart condition for some time. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, with Rev. Msgr. Francis Wenda officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The deceased was born in the Town of Kossuth Oct. 13, 1886, daughter of the late Andrew and Julia Pankratz Kugel. She never married. Lone survivor is a sister, Miss Anna Kugel of the Town of Kossuth. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, August 7, 1957 pg. T-5


ANNA KUKL Kellnersville: Mrs. Anna Kugel (sic) died at her home last Monday and was buried at St. Joseph's cemetery Wednesday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 13, 1902 pg. 5


MATEJ KUKL Mr. Mathias Kukl of this place was buried on Saturday last from St. Joseph's church by Rv. F. Just. Deceased was over 80 years old. The cause of his demise was the ailments of old age. Manitowoc Pilot, April 20, 1899 P. 8 ******** NOTES FROM KELLNERSVILLE Mr. Frank Kukl of Cooperstown and Matt. Kukl of Franklin, Kewaunee Co., attended the funeral of their uncle on Saturday last. Manitowoc Pilot, April 27, 1899 P. 4 ******** Maher Kukle birth: 1813 Bohemia, Europe death: 20 April 1899 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Franklin residence: 1899 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co. spouse: Annie Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA KUPSCH Mrs. Michael (Anna) Kupsh, 74, of 1811 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mrs. Kupsh, nee Anna Kopidlansky, was born Nov. 8, 1899, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John and Magdalene Feit Kopidlansky. She was married to Michael Kupsh Nov. 8, 1921, at St. Joseph Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the Menchalville area before moving to Manitowoc in 1954. The celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1971. Mrs. Kupsh was a member of Holy Innocents Church, the Christian Mothers and the Altar Society of the church. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Hary of Rt. 2, Cato, Joseph of Two Rivers, and Michael Jr., of Menchalville; a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Joan) Sheehy, of Rt. 2, Reedsville; a brother, John, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Kohlbeck and Mrs. Joe (Catherine) Reindl, of Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren and a great grandson. A daughter, a son, a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street Chapel, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Parish service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, May 4, 1974 pg. 3 ******** (8 Nov. 1899/May 1974/SSDI)


MIKE KUPSCH Mike M. Kupsh, Sr., of 1811 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, August 7, 1990 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Kellnersville. He was born January 11, 1898 in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph and Mary Shebesta Kupsh. He farmed in the Town of Franklin until 1954 when he moved to Manitowoc. He was then employed with Mirro Aluminum until his retirement in 1962. He was a very avid fisherman. He married Anna Kopidlansky in 1920 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. She preceded him in death in 1974. Mr. Kupsh was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Harry and Dolores Kupsh of Reedsville, Joseph and Elaine Kupsh of Two Rivers, Michael Jr. and Carol Kupsh of Kellnersville; a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Harold Sheehy of Reedsville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Mayme Slager of Manitowoc, Anna and Charlie Opichka of Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Joseph, a daughter, Janet, twin sister of Joan Sheehy, a grandson, Bob Kupsh and three brothers. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. led by Deacon Donald Gigure. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1990 - page B8



CHARLES KUPSH CHAS. KUPSH DIES INSTANTLY AFTER FORCED OFF ROAD Robert Michels, Companion of Kupsh, is Seriously Injured in Wreck CAR WAS TIPPED OVER Funeral Of Lad Will Be Held Wednesday At Kellnersville Charles Kupsh, Menchalsville boy and graduate of the local high school class of 1928, was instantly killed in an auto accident near Racine Saturday night enroute to Chicago for a visit with friends. The body was brought here Sunday night, met at the train by Joseph M. Wattawa and taken to the home at Menchalsville. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning with services at the Catholic church at Kellnersville, Rev. Rous officiating. Kupsh, who was eighteen at his last birthday, May 3, had been employed in the pocketbook factory at West Bend and with Robert Michels, a West Bend boy, started Saturday afternoon for Chicago in Michel's car. They had passed through Milwaukee and were on Highway 41 in the town of Caledonia, Racine county, when they were forced off the road. The car was turned over and Kupsh was instantly killed. Michels, who was driving, was so seriously injured that he is still in critical condition in the hospital at Racine. He is unable to explain exactly what did happen. Notify Parents. The police of Racine telephoned the local department and asked that relatives of Kupsh in this city be notified and they in turn notify the parents at Menchalsville. Members of the family drove to Racine Sunday morning and made arrangements for the return of the body. They failed to learn all of the details of the accident and were told that the matter of an inquest and other details had all been arranged for. They visited the Michels boy who is about 19, at the hospital, but were unable to learn anything more than that the boys had been crowded off the road. Michels had lost control of the machine and the car tipped over. Kupsh's injuries were to the head and he probably suffered a skull fracture. Born at Menchalsville, Charles Kupsh attended school at Maple Grove and after graduating attended the Lincoln high school in this city, graduating last June. Surviving are parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kupsh, Menchalsville, three brothers, Joseph, Jr., of Cleveland, Ohio; William of West Bend; Michael of California, and two sisters, Mrs. Edward M. Slager and Mrs. Charles Opichka, both of this city. Manitowoc Times, Monday, October 29, 1928, Page 2


JOHN M. KUPSH John M. Kupsh, age 63, of 118 Grant Street, Valders, died Friday morning, April 11, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 2, 1950, Manitowoc, son of Harry and Dolores (Grall) Kupsh. John was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1968. He enlisted with the U.S. Army Reserves serving for 6 years. On September 9, 1972 he married Ardith Voigt at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. John drove semi for Central Steel and Wire from 1972 until 1982. In 1975, working out of their home and garage, John and Ardie founded a van and truck conversion company. The business known as A & J Vans was relocated in 1979 to Washington Street in Valders, its present day location. As president and CEO, John had a vision for the needs of people with disabilities and created A & J Mobility. Working hand in hand with his son Corey, together they created this new division with additional locations in Madison, Eau Claire, Richfield and Green Bay, WI. In 2007 John and Corey added Accessible Vehicle and Rental to the business. His passion was giving independence to people with disabilities. He was a past member of the Valders Lions Club, serving on the Board of Directors for the Valders improvement Corporation, the Advisory Board of the Braun Ability Counsel and the Conversion Van Marketing Association. John is survived by his wife: Ardith, Valders; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Corey & Michelle Kupsh and their daughter; Kenzie, Valders and Jordan Kupsh, Valders; his parents: Harry & Dolores Kupsh, Valders; one brothers and sister-in-law: William & Amy Kupsh, Green Bay; three sisters and two brothers in law: Connie Anhalt, Plymouth, Kay & James Preston, Reedsville and Karen & Dave Dietrich, Whitelaw; and one brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Arden & Karen Voigt, Valders. John is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including their travel companions: Dennis and Mary Faken of Kiel. He as preceded in death by his brother: Robert Kupsh; brother-in-law; Glenn (Freddie) Anhalt; paternal grandparents: Michael & Anna Kupsh; maternal grandparents: Lawrence & Frances Grall; father-in-law and mother-in-law; Lester & Alva Voigt and his dear friend Craig “Moldy” Moldenhauer. Funeral Services for John will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi Waldo (1121 North 14th Street) Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Pleier, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. The family will greet relatives and friends Tuesday evening, April 15, 2014 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The visitation will continue on Wednesday morning, at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting 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 is being established in John’s name. The family wishes a heartfelt thank you to the Valders Ambulance Service. John loved boating in Door County, especially the Bitters Club Run to Washington Island with his kids and their friends. He also enjoyed the many Corvette excursions and snowmobiling with his buddies. He especially loved skiing and fishing trips with family, hunting with his dad and most of all he adored his granddaughter Kenzie. Herald Times Reporter, April 2014



JOSEPH KUPSH (d. 1955) Joseph Kupsh Sr., 86, retired Manitowoc County farmer, died late Thursday afternoon after a brief illness at his home, 842 N. 12th St. Manitowoc. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery at Kellnersville. Mr. Kupsh was born in December of 1868 in Czechoslovakia and came to the United States with his parents when he was six. In 1893 he married Mary Shebesta and the couple farmed in the Town of Franklin until 17 years ago when they came to Manitowoc. Mrs. Shebesta died in 1952. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edward Slager and Mrs. Charles Opichka of Manitowoc; three sons, Joseph Jr., and Mike of Manitowoc and William of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Mary Oswald of Manitowoc, 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, May 6, 1955 pg. M-15


JOSEPH KUPSH (d. 1957) Joseph M. Kupsh, 63, of 842 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis., after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnach Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville, with military rites at graveside by Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion. Mr. Kupsh was born March 8, 1894, on a farm near Menchalville, son of the late Joseph and Mary Shebesta Kupsh. He was graduated from ?? Mich. School and Manitowoc Business College. In 1915 he became a salesman for ?? of Racine and in 1927 went to Cleveland, Ohio as a sales representative for several clothing manufacturing concerns. In 1932 he went to Minneapolis, Minn,. Where he operated a group of clothing shops, remaining there until 1938. He then went to Columbus, Ohio, as divisional manager of Klad-E-Zee Garment Co. Mr. Kupsh came to Manitowoc where he retired due to ill health in 1951 He was a veteran of the World War I, a member of the Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the United Commercial Travelers of Racine. He married Lillian Allen in 1922 at Des Moines, Iowa. She survives along with two brothers, William of Milwaukee and Michael of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Edward Slager and Mrs. Charles Opichka of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening by the Holy Name Society Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, November 4, 1957 pg. M-12


MARY KUPSH Mrs. Joseph Kupsh, 78, of 842 North 12th St., Manitowoc, lifelong resident of the city and county, died Wednesday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht Funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 at Holy Innocents Church. The Rev. F.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. She was born in 1873 in Franklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shebesta. In 1893 she was married to Mr. Kupsh and they located on a farm in Franklin. Fourteen years ago they retired and moved to Manitowoc. Survivors are the husband; three sons, Joseph Jr. of Manitowoc, William of Milwaukee and Mike of Menchalville; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Slager and Mrs. Charles Opitchka of Manitowoc; two brothers, Mike of Menchalville and Wencil of Cadott, Wis.; sister Katherine Tisler of Manitowoc; half sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Havolovits of Reifs Mills; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Manitowoc funeral home, where the rosary will be recited by the Altar Society, of which she was a member, at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, January 30, 1952 pg. 2-M


MICHAEL KUPSH JR. Michael Kupsh Jr., age 79, formerly of Kellnersville, passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 30, 2011, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mike was born on March 15, 1931, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc, County, son of the late Michael and Anna (Kopidlansky) Kupsh Sr. Mike was a Korean Army Veteran entering the service in 1953 and served with the Tank Co. 22nd Infantry in Germany. On August 11, 1956, Mike married the former Carol Kvitek at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Together the couple owned and operated Kupsh’s Store and Tavern in Menchalville for many years. Mike was also employed with Burger Boat and the Invincible for many years until his retirement. He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a lifetime member of Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Kellnersville and the KBA (Kellnersville Betterment Association). Mike enjoyed driving his race car, fishing, woodworking, polka music, the Green Bay Packers, antique cars, farm equipment, and collecting toy tractors. Most of all, Mike enjoyed his Kingsbury, cigars, and socializing (BS’ing). Survivors include his wife: Carol Kupsh, Kellnersville; his seven children and their spouses: Pam (Jim) Dietrich, Reedsville; Susan (Jack) Krubsack, Kaukauna; Randy Kupsh, DePere; Roger (Tracy) Kupsh, DePere; Betsy (Bob) Ebert, Reedsville; Dan “Rubber” Kupsh and Tish, Menchalville; Jenny (Jeff) Christel, Reedsville; thirteen grandchildren: Greg (Kelly) Dietrich; Tracey (Ryan) Schmidt; Stephanie and Joseph Krubsack; Kamry and Connor Kupsh; Erica Ebert and her fiancé Joey Schmatz; Amberlee, Austin, Elliott, and Cole Ebert; Bryer and Brennen Christel; five great-grandchildren: Ethan, Jadyn, and Malayna Dietrich; Damon and Weston Schmidt; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Harry (Dolores) Kupsh, Reedsville; Joseph (Elaine) Kupsh, Two Rivers; one sister: Joan Sheehy, Reedsville; four sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law: Jane (Kenny) Lorenz, Francis Creek; Margie Fogeltanz, Kellnersville; Mary (Hal) Dietrich, Brillion; Bob Kvitek, Menchalville; Judy (William) Decker, Reifs Mills. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. Mike was preceded in death by his parents: Michael and Anna Kupsh Sr.; infant brother, Joey; infant sister, Janet; three brothers-in-law: Donald Kvitek; Harold Sheehy; Leo Fogeltanz; one sister-in-law: Nancy Kvitek; two granddaughters: Karissa Kupsh and Elizabeth Ebert; one great grandson: Reese Dietrich. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery with military graveside rites accorded by Kubale-O’Connell Post #6179 of Kellnersville. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Tuesday “TONIGHT’ from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com. The Kupsh family would like to thank the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center and Holy Family Memorial Hospice for their kindness and compassion. Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services Online Obituary


RANDY KUPSH Randy M. “Schnibby” Kupsh, age 53, formerly of Menchalville, died Friday, November 29, 2013 at his residence.  Randy was born December 29, 1959 in Manitowoc son of Carol (Kvitek) Kupsh and the late Michael Kupsh. He graduated with the class of 1978 from Reedsville High School.  Survivors include his mother: Carol Kupsh, Kellnersville; six brothers and sisters: Pam (Jim) Dietrich, Reedsville; Susan (Jack) Krubsack, Kaukauna; Roger (Tracy) Kupsh, DePere; Betsy (Bob) Ebert, Reedsville; Dan “Rubber” Kupsh and Tish, Menchalville; Jenny (Jeff) Christel, Reedsville, two god children: Gregg Dietrich, Appleton; Cole Ebert, Reedsville; nieces and nephews; Gregg (Kelly) Dietrich, Tracey (Ryan) Schmidt, Stephanie and Joseph Krubsack, Erica (Joey) Schmatz, Amberlee, Austin, Elliott and Cole Ebert, Kamry and Connor Kupsh, Brennen and Bryer Christel, 5 great nephews and 3 great nieces, special friends: Hoidee, Bratzy, Dave D. and Fuff, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his dad, grandparents, other relatives and friends.  Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 522 Tower Avenue, Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will take place at the Parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call Friday at the church from 2:00 p.m. until the time of mass at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.  A special thank you to Randy’s brother Roger, as Randy always said "he's my angel on earth" Online Obituary.


ROBERT M. KUPSH Robert Michael Kupsh, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kupsh, Rt. 2, Cato, died Wednesday as a result of a car accident. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Saturday in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Robert was born June 30, 1960 in Manitowoc, son of Harry and Delores Grall Kupsh. He was a 1978 graduate of Reedsville High School. He was president of Student Council and a member of the Letterman’s Club. He received most valuable football player award at Reedsville High School. He was selected to All Conference football team. Robert was a member of the track team and played on several baseball and softball teams in the area. He was employed by A and J Van Accessories of Valders. Survivors include his parents, two brothers, John of Valders, and a twin brother, William at home; three sisters, Mrs. Glenn (Connie) Anhalt of Plymouth, Mrs. James (Kay) Preston Jr., of Rt. 2, Cato, and Mrs. Rick (Karen) Schultz of Reedsville; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Grall of Manitowoc; paternal grandfather, Michael Kupsh Sr., of Manitowoc; two nieces and two nephews. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. A wake service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday by Msgr. Schneider. A memorial fund has been established in his name. Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, June 29, 1978 - page 3



ANNA KURTZ Mrs. Jos. Kurtz Passes Away At Kellnersville On the eve of the holiday season, happiest of the year, death came to Mrs. Joseph Kurtz, pioneer resident of Kossuth who passed away at Kellnersville yesterday. Mrs. Kurtz, who was 61, had been in ill health for three years or more and lately had declined rapidly. Mrs. Kurtz's husband preceded her in death four years ago and there is no immediate surviving family, two sisters, however, mourning her death, Mrs. John Augustine and Mrs. Andrew Kugel, both at Kellnersville. Funeral services will be held from St. Joseph church at Kellnersville Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald News Wednesday, December 24, 1930 pg. 2


ANTON KURTZ Anton Kurtz birth: 30 January 1902 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co. death: 6 February 1902 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Franklin, Wis. father: Joseph Kurtz mother: Anna Pankratz Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EVA KURTZ Notes From Kellnersville: An infant child of Mr. Joseph Kurz was buried in the local Catholic Cemetery on Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 18, 1899 pg. 7 ******** Eva Kurtz birth: 15 March 1899 Kossuth death: 12 May 1899 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kellnersville, Wis. residence: 1899 Kossuth father: Joseph Kurtz mother: Anna Pankratz Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOSEPH KURTZ Joseph Kurtz, Pioneer of Kellnersville, Dead. Joseph Kurtz, age 76, a retired farmer of Kellnersville, died there yesterday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. Joseph church at Kellnersville. A widow who is a daughter of the late Wolfgang Pankratz survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 8, 1929 ******* Kellnersville news: Mr. Kurtz, one of the oldest retired residents of this village, passed away at his home Monday morning. His death was due to infirmities of old age. Rev. Rous read the funeral service which was held at St. Joseph's church Wednesday morning. The deceased is survived by his wife. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 9, 1929


JULIANA KURTZ Julia Kurtz birth: 17 May 1900 Kossuth, Wis. death: 23 May 1900 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Franklin, Wis. residence: 1900 Kossuth, Wis. father: Joseph Kurtz mother: Anna Pankratz Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LOUIS KURTZ Alois A. Kurtz [Louis] birth: 12 March 1898 Kossuth death: 19 March 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Franklin, Manitowoc Co. residence: 1898 Kossuth father: Joseph Kurtz mother: Anie Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


BERNICE KUST Mrs. Francis Kust, 52, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Kust, nee Bernice Suchocki, was born May 27, 1921, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of Adolph Suchocki and the late Martha Bruski Suchocki. She attended Kewaunee High School. She was married to Francis Kust Apr. 30, 1940, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kewaunee. The couple resided at Two Creeks and Kewaunee several years, moving to Maribel in 1946, where the couple was associated with the George Kust and Son's Store and Tavern until 1972, at which time they moved to their present address. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A daughter, Mrs. Nancy Bradley, and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Sauer Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home by Msgr. Schneider. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 6, 1973


CLARENCE P. KUST Clarence P. Kust, age 87, of 1414 Main Street, Kellnersville, died early Wednesday morning, June 22, 2011, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Clarence was born on February 26, 1924, in the town of Lincoln in Kewaunee County, son of the late George and Mary (Lukes) Kust. He graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School in 1941 and then attended Business College in Manitowoc for a year. Clarence served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He married the former Dorothy Gordon at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Two Rivers on December 27, 1952. She preceded him in death on November 15, 2002. Clarence was a partner in business at the George Kust and Son Grocery Store in Maribel from 1946 to 1972. He retired from the Manitowoc Shipyards in 1987. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and past member of Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Cato. Survivors include one sister: Marcella Zahn, Two Rivers; special niece: Judy (Marvin) Erdman, Whitelaw; one brother-in-law: Burton Gordon, Manitowoc. Other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife: Dorothy Kust; brother and sister-in-law: Francis (Bernice) Kust: Five sisters and four brothers-in-law: Marie Kust; Helen Kust; Agnes (Eddie) Tangen; Caroline (Aldrich) Kubetz; Margaret (Elmer) Machia: Edward Zahn. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral of Kellnersville is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to thank the hnurses and staff at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center for the kindness and compassion shown to Clarence. Herald Times Reporter, June 2011


DOROTHY M. KUST Mrs. (Clarence) Dorothy M. "Dot" Kust, age 80, of 1414 Main St., Kellnersville, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002 at the Reinbold * Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with Sr. Marlene Greatens as Holilist. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Dot was born Now. 26, 1921 in the Town of Arkansas, Pepin County, daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Benton Gordon. She attended school in Pepin County and as a young girl moved to Denver, Colo. She later moved to Patterson, N.J. and moved to Two Rivers in 1949 working for Schwarz Manufacturing and later for Lapcor Plastics, Two Rivers. On Dec. 27, 1952 Dot was married to Clarence Kust at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary next month. Clarence and Dot owned and operated George Kust & Son Store, Maribel, until 1972. The couple moved to Kellnersville from Maribel in 1964. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179 Auxiliary of Cato, and the Kellnersville Senior Citizens. Survivors include her husband: Clarence, Kellnersville; one sister; Eleanor Buschmann, Reedsville; one brother and four sisters in law: Burton and Dorothy Gordon, Manitowoc; LaVerne (Lloyd) Hecker, Manitowoc; Caroline Kubetz, Kewaunee; and Marcella Zahn, Manitowoc; special friends: Leo and Nancy Naidl. Kellnersville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by four brothers: Samuel, George, William and Donald; and two sisters: Mary Gordon and Melvina LaPean. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Monday from 5 until 7 p.m. Kubale-O'Connell VFW Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. and Sr. Marlene will conduct a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. to conclude the visitation. Relatives and friends may also call on Tuesday morning at the funeral home from 9 until 10:15 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, November 17, 2002 pg. A5 ******** Mrs. (Clarence) Dorothy M. Dot Kust, age 80, of 1414 Main St., Kellnersville, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with Sr. Marlene Greatens as Homilist. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Monday from 5 until 7 p.m. Kubale-O Connell VFW Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. and Sr. Marlene will conduct a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. to conclude the visitation. Relatives and friends may also call on Tuesday morning at the funeral home from 9 until 10:15 a.m. Herald Times Reporter November 2002


FRANCIS KUST Francis Kust, 69, 2241 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, former Maribel resident, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the residence. Funeral services will be 10:45 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Ronald Reimer and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Kust was born Sept. 29, 1914, at Greenwood, Wis., son of the late George and Mary Lukes Kust. He married the former Bernice Suchocki on April 30, 1934. She preceded him in death on Aug. 5, 1973. On Nov. 7, 1981, he married the former Gladys Brien. Mr. Kust operated a tavern in Maribel for 26 years and was also formerly employed by Zeman Redi-Mix, Schuette Redi-Mix and Cherney Construction until retiring. He was a former Fire Chief of the Maribel Fire Department for many years and a member of Maribel Sportsmen Club. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and Marvin Erdman of Whitelaw, Pat and James Kohoe of Rt. 3, Luxemburg, Carol Kust and Bonnie Kust of Anaheim, Calif., a brother, Clarence Kust of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Kubetz of Kewaunee, Mrs. Agnes Tangen of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Edward (Marcella) Zahn of Two Rivers; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, Nancy Brien of Manitowoc and Margaret Zarate of Milwaukee; a step-son, David Brien of Franklin, Wis.; an aunt, Mrs. Ella Kust of Luxemburg; nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy, and a sister, Margaret. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. Prayer service 7 p.m. Thursday by Father Reimer. Herald Times Reporter, December 7, 1983 P. 3 ******** (29 Sep 1914/Dec 1983/SSDI) ******** Note: The following is Francis and Bernice's daughter: CAROL E. KUST/1946-2010 Tombstone Carol E. Kust, age 64, longtime resident of California, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. Carol was born Jan. 5, 1946, in Kewaunee, to the late Francis and Bernice (Suchocki) Kust. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School, Kellnersville, and Denmark High School where she graduated with the class of 1964. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Carol was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Nancy (Raymond) Bradley; and grandparents: George (Mary) Kust and Adolph (Martha) Suchocki. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, 522 Tower Ave., Kellnersville, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Irish Eaton Cemetery. Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to Carol's family at www.cotter funeralhome.com. Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 2010


GEORGE KUST George J. Kust, 83, of Maribel, died Wednesday at home after an 18 month illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Leo Schmidt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kust was born December 9, 1884 at Pilsen, Wisconsin, Kewaunee county, son of the late George and Mary Wotruba Kust. He married Mary Lukes May 4, 1908 at St. Joseph Church, Norman. He was a cheesemaker for 25 years and in 1946 purchased a general store, locker plant and a tavern in Maribel. The couple would have marked its 60th wedding anniversary in May. Survivors include the wife, two sons, Clarence of Kellnersville and Frances of Maribel; four daughters, Mrs. Caroline Kubertz of Kewaunee, Mrs. Elmer (Margaret) Machia of Maribel, Mrs. Edwin (Agnes) Tangen and Mrs. Edward (Marcella) Zahn, both of Two Rivers; three brothers, Joseph of Luxemburg, Wencil of Coleman and Anton of Milwaukee; two sisters, Miss Josephine of Green Bay and Mrs. Wenzel Pivonka of Coleman; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Two daughters, two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 8:15 p.m. the rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, March 28, 1968 ******** (09 Dec 1884/Mar 1968/SSDI)


MARY KUST Funeral services for Mrs. George Kust, 82, of Maribel who died Thursday at home after a long illness, will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kust, the former Mary Lukes, was born June 12, 1885, at Norman, Kewaunee county, daughter of the late Wencil and Caroline Bourda Lukes and was married May 4, 1908 to Mr. Kust at St. Joseph church, Norman. The couple owned and operated a general store, tavern and locker plant at Maribel since 1946. He preceded her in death March 27, 1968. Survivors include two sons, Clarence of Kellnersville and Francis of Maribel; four daughters, Mrs. Caroline Kubertz of Rt. 2, Kewaunee, Mrs. Elmer (Marjorie) Machia of Maribel, Mrs. Edwin (Agnes) Tangen and Mrs. Edward (Marcella) Zahn of two Rivers; a brother, Charles of Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren. Two daughters and six brothers also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o’clock this Friday evening the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, May 17, 1968 - page 13


CHARLES H. KVITEK Charles H. Kvitek, 72, of Route 1, Maribel, died Friday morning, Jan. 22, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kvitek was born July 9, 1909, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Matt and Mary Blahnik Kvitek. He married Viola Berger, Sept. 23, 1944. The couple farmed in the Town of Cooperstown where they resided since their marriage. Mr. Kvitek as also employed by Manitowoc Department of Social Service for a number of years. Survivors include his wife, Viola; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles Jr. and Thomas at home, Kenneth and Ella of Eagle River, Ala., and Richard and Mary of Minneapolis, Minn.; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathleen and Daniel Lampman of Green Bay, Beatrice and Michael Lapp of Madison and Mary and Nancy at home and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday until the time of service. Wake service 7:30 p.m. Monday by Msgr. Schneider. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 23, 1982


DONALD F. KVITEK Donald Kvitek, 40, of Reif Mills, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Saturday morning of an apparent heart attack while at the family cabin north of Menchalville. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Kvitek was born May 5, 1938 in Menchalville, son of the late William Kvitek and Mrs. Edna Herald Kvitek. He attended the former Menchalville Grade School and was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1956. He was in military service 1959-1962 serving in Germany. Mr. Kvitek was an electrician by trade. He married Judy Kocian Oct. 31, 1964. They have resided in Reif Mills for the past eight years. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Mrs. Edna Herald Kvitek of menchalville; a son, Troy, two daughters, Becky and Sara, all at home; a brother, Robert of Sobieski, Wis.; four sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Jane) Lorenz of Francis Creek, Mrs. Leo (Marjorie) Fogeltanz of Kellnersville, Mrs. Michael (Carol) Kupsh of Kellnersville and Mrs. Hal (Mary) Dietrich of Brillion; his mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kocian of Wayside and nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sunday, Dec. 24, 1978 - page 3


EDNA KVITEK Mrs. Edna J. Kvitek, age 87, formerly of Menchalville, and a resident of the Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning November 27, 1992 at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer and Msgr. Alfred Schneider will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The former Edna Herold was born February 24, 1905 in Reifs Mills, a daughter of the late Frank and Emily Warm Herold. She graduated from Denmark High School and attended Manitowoc County Normal Teachers College. She taught in the local county school system. On September 4, 1929 she was married to William V. Kvitek at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stark. The couple owned and operated a general store and tavern in Menchalville for thirty years. Mr. Kvitek preceded her in death April 28, 1972. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and its Rosary Society and also a member of the Menchalville Sewing Club. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Kenneth Lorenz, Francis Creek, Marjorie and Leo Fogeltanz, Kellnersville, Carol and Michael Kupsh, Kellnersville, Mary and Hal Dietrich, Brillion; one son and two daughters-in-law, Robert and Nancy Kvitek, Menchalville, Judy Decker, Reifs Mills; twenty-three grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Frank and Elizabeth Herold, Green Bay, Lorraine Herold, Manitowoc, one sister and brother-in-law, Claire and Gordon Brennan, DePere. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Donald in 1978, two grandchildren, one great grandchild and two brothers. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. and on Monday at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. There will be prayer service at 7 p.m. Sunday lead by Msgr. Schneider and the Rosary Society will pray the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, Nov. 28, 1992 - page A2


FRANK KVITEK Frank J. Kvitek, 84, of Maribel, died Tuesday morning, April 26, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer and Msgr. Alfred Schneider will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Kvitek was born Feb. 17, 1899, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late John and Anna Wanek Kvitek. He married Tillie Fidler, Oct. 27, 1925, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the Town of Cooperstown until 1952 when they moved to Maribel. Mr. Kvitek had been employed at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, until his retirement. Mrs. Kvitek preceded him in death Dec. 17, 1976. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church, a former ___ ___ ___ for many __ _____ of Maribel Sportsmen’s Club, and an active member of Maribel-Kellnersville Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Betty Kvitek of Route 1, Maribel; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine and Joseph E. Delsman of Route 1, Whitelaw, Dorothy and LeRoy Krejcarek of Two Rivers, and Olive and Norbert Cretton of Mishicot; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Amanda and Edward Cigler of Milwaukee, Mrs. Mary Fogeltanz of Route 1, Maribel, and Viola and Joseph Wavrunek of Denmark; 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rose, and a grandson. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. The Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Thursday followed by a prayer service by Father Reimer at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 27, 1983 P. 3 ******** (17 Feb 1899/Apr 1983/SSDI)


RANDOLPH KVITEK Newborn Son Dies at Birth Funeral services for Randolph J. Kvitek, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kvitek, route 1, Maribel, who was born and died Saturday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were held Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Frank Svatek of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Denmark Press - Thurs., Jan. 1, 1953 ******** Funeral services for Randolph J. Kvitek, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kvitek, Rt. 1, Maribel, who was born and died Saturday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were held Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Frank Svatek of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellersville, officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors in addition to his parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stradal of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kvitek of Maribel, the maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Matt Kocian of Kellnersville and the paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Anna Kvitek of Maribel. Funeral arrangements were made by the Saur Funeral Home of Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Dec. 29, 1952 - page 2



TILLIE KVITEK Mrs. Frank (Tillie) Kvitek, 75, of Maribel, died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Kvitek, nee Tillie Fidler, was born June 29, 1901, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Yench Fidler. She was married to Frank Kvitek Oct. 27, 1925, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They farmed in the Town of Cooperstown until 1952, when they moved to their present home in Maribel. Mr. and Mrs. Kvitek observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1975. Mrs. Kvitek was a member of Rosary Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Maribel-Kellnersville Senior Citizens, Maribel Homemakers and Western Fraternal Life Assn. Lodge No. 1124 of Rosecrans and was treasurer of the lodge, a position she held for the past 30 years. Survivors include her husband, a son, Victor, of Rt. 1, Maribel; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph E. (Lorraine) Delsman, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. LeRoy (Dorothy) Krejcarek, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Norbert (Olive) Cretton, of Mishicot; a brother, Adolph Fidler, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Violet) Hoppe, of Milwaukee, 20 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville after 3 p.m. Sunday, where a wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. by Msgr. Schneider and the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Rosary Society. Herald Times Reporter Saturday, December 18, 1976 pg. 3 ********** (29 Jun 1901/Dec 1976/SSDI)


VIOLA B. KVITEK Mrs. Viola Kvitek, age 74, of 17006 Kvitek Road, Maribel, died Wednesday evening, April 22, 1992, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. William J. Eberhardy will be the celebrant with burial in the parish cemetery. The former Viola Berger was born May 1, 1917 in Maribel, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Spurney Berger. She attended schools in Maribel. On September 23, 1944, she married Charles H. Kvitek at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death January 22, 1982. The couple farmed in the town of Cooperstown from the time of their marriage until his death. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles Kvitek Jr. of Maribel, Thomas Kvitek of Menasha, Kenneth and Ella Kvitek of Eagle River, Alaska, Richard and Mary Kvitek of Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; four daughters and one son-in-law, Kathleen and Daniel Lampman of Deerfield, Wis., Beatrice Lapp of Fish Creek, Wis., Mary Kvitek of Maribel and Nancy Kvitek of Stevens Point, Wis.; nine grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Dolores Berger of Denmark; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Svatek of Manitowoc; Sister Karlene Berger of Manitowoc, Sister Karen Anne Berger of Manitowoc, Louis Schultz of Maribel. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Joseph and Edward Berger and one sister, Helen Schultz. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home Kellnersville on Sunday from 4 until 8 p.m. with parish prayer services at 7 p.m. led by Father Eberhardy. Friends may also call on Monday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of services with morning prayers at 10 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 1992 P. B10



WM. V. KVITEK Wm. V. Kvitek, 72, of Menchalville died Friday afternoon at home following a coronary. Funeral services will be at 9:45 Monday 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 the church cemetery. Mr. Kvitek was born Dec. 23, 1899 in the Town of Cooperstown son of the late Matt and Mary Blahnik Kvitek. He married Edna Herold September 4, 1929, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Stark. The couple owned and operated a general store and tavern in Menchalville for 30 years, retiring six years ago. He was a member of the Catholic Knights Branch 114, Kellnersville and the Western Fraternal Life Assn. 221, Menchallville (Z.C.B.J.) Survivors include two sons and four daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Charles, of Rt. 1, Maribel; 21 grandchildren. A brother, a sister and two grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Msgr. Schneider and the Catholic Knights. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 29, 1972 ******** (William Kvitek/Dec 23, 1899/Apr 1972/SSDI)


FRANCIS JOHN KWITEK The younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kvitek of Maribel died a few days before Christmas. The funeral services were held at St. Joseph's here, Rev. J. Rous officiating. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 18, 1923


BETTY J. LAKATOS Betty J. Lakatos, 76, formerly of 806 Tower Ave., Kellnersville, died on Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999 at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo with Sr. Marlene Greatens, Homilist, will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Betty was born Dec. 12, 1923 at Kellnersville, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Jirikovec Lensmeyer. She grew up and was educated at Kellnersville and married Ervin “Tubba” Lakatos on Sept. 30, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Tubba preceded her in death May 12, 1990. The celebrated 42 years of marriage together. Betty was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 28 years, retiring in 1985. Betty was a member of St. Joseph Parish Community, Kellnersville, a charter member and past president of the Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post 6179 Auxiliary of Cato and the VFW Dartball Team. Betty was survived by five daughters, Patsy (Roger) Siehr, Valders, Daryl (David) Wallenfelsz, Mosinee, Barbara Lakatos, Kellnersville, Louis (Doug) Biely, Francis Creek and Sandy Warpinski, Maribel; twelve grandchildren, Steven, Kevin and Melissa Siehr; Craig Siehr and special friend, Kim Nokes; Brenda (Scott) Faber; Dawn, Jon and Jeffrey Wallenfelsz; Eric and Scott Biely; Ryan and Jessica Warpinski; two great grandchildren, Ian Michael Siehr and Emily Marie Faber. One brother and two sisters-in-law, Joseph (Janet) Lensmeyer, Francis Creek and Clara Lensmeyer, Manitowoc; six sisters and four brothers-in-law, Mildred Hynek, Manitowoc, Esther Skubal, Manitowoc; Grace (Benny) Shimon, Branch; Florence (Melvin) Herrmann, Manitowoc; Dorothy (Art) Vogel, Green Bay; Corrine (Ervin) Dose, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive. In addition to her parents and husband, “Tubba”, Betty was pre-deceased by a brother, Clarence Lensmeyer, a sister, Olive Huinker and four brothers-in-law, Ray Huinker, Larry Skubal, Joe Hynek and Lawrence Swoboda. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. A Parish Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday evening led by Sr. Marlene and a VFW Auxiliary memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 - page A2


ERVIN J. LAKATOS Ervin (Tubba) Lakatos, 67, of Kellnersville, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, May 12, 1990 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, Rev. William J. Eberhardy officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial in parish cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post No. 6179. Mr. Lakatos was born on March ?, 1923 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, the son of the late Erwin and Elsie Stedl Lakatos. He attended the former McAllister Grade School and also attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He entered military service on December 29, 1942, serving in the Army in the European Theater during World War II and was discharged on November 3, 1945. He married the former Betty Lensmeyer on September 30, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He was employed at Weyerhauser Company, Manitowoc for 40 years, retiring in March of ??. He was an active and dedicated member of Kubale O’Connell VFW Post No. 6179 of Cato. He was past commander of the Post serving from 19?? To 1964 and also held several other offices in the Post. He was a member of Cats Vetz Dartball Team for many years and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Patsy and Roger Siehr of Valders, Daryl and David Wallenfelsz of Mosinee, Barbara of Kellnersville, Lois and Doug Biely of Francis Creek, Sandy and Andy Warpinski of Maribel; 12 grandchildren, Steven, Kevin, Craig, Brenda and Melissa Siehr, Dawn, Jon and Jeffrey Wallenfelsz, Eric and Scott Biely, Ryan and Jessica Warpinski. Also surviving are brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday. Prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Monday led by Father Eberhardy and VFW Memorial Service at 8:15 p.m. Visitation at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Morning prayer service at 10 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - May 14, 1990 - page B6


KENNETH C. LAMBERT Kenneth C. Lambert took the Lord’s hand on his journey to heaven on April 7, 2014 after fighting a courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). He was surrounded by his loving family in his home when the Lord peacefully called. Ken was born on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1938, son of the late Charles and Rachel (Ringmeier) Lambert. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School, class of 1956 and he served as senior class president. Seven days after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served with the Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Division FMF and on the Island of Okinawa. He was honorably discharged on June 10, 1962. Ken married the former Judith Freimuth on November 16, 1963 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple had recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. Ken worked for Lambert Implement for 11 years until his Dad, Charlie retired in 1969. Ken purchased and operated the business until its closing in 1988. Ken then continued his John Deere passion at Eis Implement in Two Rivers as salesperson until his retirement in 2007. He was a member of the Kellnersville Fire Department for over 50 years and was assistant fire chief during his dad’s fire chief tenure before he served as Kellnersville Fire Chief for 10 years. He was a part of the building committee for the present fire station and various truck committees. Ken was also instrumental in organizing the 75th anniversary of the Kellnersville Fire Department in 1993. He also served as vice president for the Manitowoc County Firefighters Association. Ken was the last surviving charter member of the Kellnersville Betterment Association and he served as the first treasurer and eventually one term as president. As president, one of his biggest accomplishments was replacing the old outhouses with the current restrooms. He was one of the first Kellnersville Little League coaches for eight years and later continued coaching his sons. Ken was one of the original members to have started and operated the softball tournaments at the park. He was the current acting president of the Manitowoc County Old Timers Baseball Association and was also a recipient of the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame Achievement Award sponsored by the KBA. Ken also served on the Manitowoc County Youth Sports steering committee. He was an active member of the Denmark Johnson-Hershman American Legion Post #363 for 21 years and Commander for the past 12 years, retiring in January, 2014. Ken was an avid Packers, Brewers and Badgers fan. He enjoyed bowling at Francis Creek, Whitelaw and Denmark bowling alleys. He especially enjoyed all the years bowling on the Jensen Trucking Bowling Team with Mike Jensen, Bob Hansen, Darrel Jensen, Mark Krueger, Dave Brunner and Phil Steffel. Ken also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends while camping near Kelly Lake. His biggest passion was and will always be John Deere and especially the two cylinder tractors. Survivors include his loving wife, Judy, Kellnersville; his five sons and their spouses, Al (Sharon), Columbus, Brian (Debbie), Kellnersville, Cory (Teri), Kellnersville, Duane (Connie), Francis Creek, Elton (Carissa), Denmark; grandchildren, Brandon (Naomi) and Trenton; step grandchildren, Blair (Jill), Taylor, Dustin, Cayla and Cayden; two step great grandchildren, Jack and Jersey; one sister and brother-in-law, Marian (Clarence) Novachek, Two Rivers; three sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Darlene (Eugene) Rabas, Maribel, Shirley (Kurt) Isley, Kellnersvile, Lynette (Jim) Dimmer, Maribel; Ken’s special furry companions, Daisy and Furby; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rachel Lambert, one sister-in-law, Georgeen McCol; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Leona Freimuth. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Johnson-Hershman American Legion Post #363 of Denmark. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Sunday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. The American Legion is gathering on Sunday at the church at 6:00 p.m., the Kellnersville Firefighters are gathering at 6:15 p.m. and there will be a parish prayer service at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon Cal Naidl. The Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Lambert family with funeral arrangements. Ken and his family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Mark Herring, Dr. Lynn Baatz and all the caring staff at the CCU at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Holy Family Memorial Cancer Center and Father Ron Colombo. The family would like to thank all the relatives and friends who visited Ken at his residence and all the individuals who gave special attention to Ken during his courageous battle. He would also like to give special acknowledgement to those who donated blood and blood platelets and your generosity is an exceptional gift. Everyone’s thoughts and prayers are truly appreciated during this difficult time. Manitowoc Herald Times – April, 2014



LOUIS LAMBERT Louis Lambert, 82, retired Kellnersville farmer, died Wednesday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital following a six months illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the Lambert home at Kellnersville, and at 10 o'clock from St. Joseph's Catholic church, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Lambert was born July 29, 1859 in the town of Gibson. In 1887 he was married to Mary Miller of the town of Gibson, and they made their home in the town. He retired 15 years ago and moved to Kellnersville. Survivors were the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Albert Ihlenfeldt of Manitowoc and Mrs. Sylvester Barta of Kellnersville; five sons, Ranie of Manitowoc, John and Joseph of Mishicot, Otto of Iron Mountain, Michigan and Charles of Kellnersville; one brother, Joseph Lambert of Mishicot; 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The body will be moved to the home Friday morning from the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, January 8, 1942 pg. 2


MARY LAMBERT Mrs. Louis Lambert, 85, of Kellnersville, died Wednesday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Barta, in the village, where she had been residing, following a two years illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Barta home and at 9:30 at the St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Frank Svatek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Mary Miller in Gibson in 1867 and in 1888 was married to Mr. Lambert. They operated a farm in Mishicot, retiring 33 years ago. Twenty-five years ago they moved to Kellnersville. Mr. Lambert died in 1942. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Barta of Kellnersville and Mrs. Albert Ehlenfeldt of route 5, Manitowoc; five sons, Ranie of route 1, Manitowoc, John on the home farm, Joseph of Manitowoc, Otto of Iron Mountain, Mich., and Charles of Kellnersville; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Messman of Two Rivers and Mrs. Emma Miller of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. The casket will be moved to the Barta home from the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, Friday noon where the Rosary society, of which Mrs. Lambert was a 50 year member, will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Father Svatek at 8:15 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, March 6, 1952 pg. 2-M


GERALDINE M. LEBERAK Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) Leberak, 49, of 1412 23rd St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning, Dec. 13, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, Pastor Kenneth Eisentrager of Berean Baptist Church, Manitowoc, will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mrs. Leberak the former Geraldine Rozum, was born Dec. 16, 1935, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of Edward and Viola Rezba Rozum. She attended St. Joseph Parochial School, Kellnersville and was a graduate of Mishicot High School. Mrs. Leberak was formerly employed at M & M Restaurant in Two Rivers and was Manager of Tupperware Products. She was married to Robert Leberak in April of 1978. The couple then resided in Two Rivers. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by an infant son, Dean. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and 12 noon on Monday until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter Friday, December 13, 1985 pg. 3 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) Leberak, 49, of 1412 23rd St., Two Rivers, who died early Friday morning, December 13 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Pastor Kenneth Eisentrager of Berean Baptist Church, Manitowoc, will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and 12 noon Monday to the time of services. Herald Times Reporter Saturday, December 14, 1985 pg. 3 ********** Geraldine was married to Francis Dean Cookle at St Joseph's on March 19, 1953 and they divorced on May 02, 1969 (from researcher/see contributors page)


ADELLA A. LEDVINA Adela Ledvina birth: 29 August 1898 Franklin, Manitowoc Co. death: 20 September 1898 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Franklin residence: 1898 Franklin, Manitowoc Co. father: Lorenz Ledvina mother: Catherina Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA LEDVINA (d. 1982) Mrs. Matt (Anna) Ledvina, 79, of Route 1, Cato, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, November 16, at the residence. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersvile. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate at the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Ledvina was born May 14, 1903, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Roubal Remaker. She was married to Matt Ledvina May 14, 1924, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. She was a lifelong resident on the Remaker homestead farm where she now resided with her son and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Ledvina was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church. Her husband preceded her in death July 17, 1973. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Leonard R. and Rose Mary Ledvina of Route 1, Cato; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Evelyn Remaker of Whitelaw and Louis J. and Leona Remaker of Manitowoc and three grandchildren, Leonard J., Michael and Michelle. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. Rosary by the Rosary Society will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Father Reimer. Herald Times Reporter, November 17, 1982 P. 3 ******** (14 May 1903/Nov 1982/SSDI)



ANTONIN LEDVINA Anton Ledwina of Kellnersville was overcome by the heat on Saturday last. He was brought to the city and was taken to Wenzel Wilda's hotel. He became temporarily insane and acted violently. Fearing he might injure himself or someone else, his brother had him taken to the jail. The following morning he was found dead in his room. He had been in the employment of Kellner & Sons for some years and was a very faithful employee. Some time ago he quit. Owing to being indoors so much he was not so well able to endure the heat of outdoor work on Saturday and succumbed to it. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 14, 1896


CATHERINE LEDVINA Mrs. Lawrence Ledvina, 84, lifelong resident of the county, died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack at the home in the village of Kellnersville. She had been ill three weeks but was able to go about the house most of this period. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Joseph's Catholic church at Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ledvina, nee Catherine Reif, was born at Reif Mills in 1857, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reif. In 1878 she was married to Mr. Ledvina and they moved immediately to Kellnersville where for years Mr. Ledvina operated a shoe shop. The couple reared a family of 14 children, eight of whom survive. Mr. Ledvina died in 1929 and Mrs. Ledvina continued to make her home in the village. She was a member of the Rosary Society of the St. Joseph congregation. Survivors are four sons, Attorney Jerome Ledvina of this city, John of Bayport, Minn., Edward of Maribel and Joseph, now in the Veterans hospital at Wood, Wis.; four daughters, Mrs. Ida Drengler, of Suring, Wis., Mrs. Joseph Swoboda of this city, Mrs. Rose Morrisey of Wayside, Brown county, Mrs. Henry Brasner of route 1, Whitelaw; sister, Mrs. Lena Nickolai of Dade City, Fla.; 24 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Ledvina home in Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, October 23, 1941 pg. 2


DONALD A. LEDVINA Donald A. "Don" Ledvina, age 81, formerly of 3310 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died late Friday evening, July 13, 2012 at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. He was born on January 30, 1931 in Maribel, WI, son of the late Edward and Viola (Skarvan) Ledvina. Don graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. He served in the United States Army from 1948 until 1952 during the Korean War and was proud to be affiliated with the 101st Airborne. Don married the former Mary Ann Wenner on June 3, 1954 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. She preceded him in death on July 21, 1998. Don was employed with the Ford garage as a auto parts sales person for many years. He enjoyed hunting near Boulder Junction, fishing and attending Green Bay Packer games. Don was involved and a member in many different organizations including, Eagle Aerie 706, AMVETS Post #99, VFW Cato Post #6179, TPA, NRA, AARP and the senior center. He was also a member of the Republican National Committee and the Republican Party of Wisconsin. Survivors include one daughter; Lisa Ledvina and special friend, Steve, Green Bay, one son; Richard Ledvina and special friend, Lisa, Manitowoc, one grandson; Don Blackburn, Green Bay. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Don was also preceded in death by one brother; Gary Ledvina. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ralph Merkatoris with burial to follow in the church cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the AMVETS Post #99 of Manitowoc. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the people who helped in his care for the last year and a half. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online Obituary.


EDWARD J. LEDVINA (d. 1970) Edward J. Ledvina, 86, former Maribel resident and retired manager of the Maribel Lumber Co., died Sunday evening at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Steinbrecker, of 1035 N. 16th St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Sauer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sauer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Ledvina was born June 25, 1883, at Kellnersville, son of the late Lawrence and Catherine Rief Ledvina. He was a building contractor for 22 years and was the manager of Maribel Lumber Co. for 40 yers, where he retired 20 years ago. He married Theresa Sleger Sept. 4, 1904, at Kellnersville. She preceded him in death April 25, 1962. He was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Leonard, of West DePere; four daughters, Mrs. Adolph (Marion) Frelich, Mrs. Gilbert (Elinor) Steinbrecker and Mrs. Sylvester (Leona) Herold, of Manitowoc and Mrs. John (Grace) Quinlan of Green Bay; a brother, former County Judge Jerome V. Ledvina, of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Morrisey of Madison, Mrs. Ida Drengler of Shawano, Mrs. Joseph (May) Swaboda of Manitowoc and Mrs. Olive Drasner of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; 23 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. A daughter, two sons, four brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a Holy Name Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. and a wake service will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 16, 1970 ******** GOT SLIVERS IN EYE Ed. Ledvina is Victiim of Dangerous Accident at Grimms Edward Ledvina, a Kellnersville man, brother to Assemblyman, L.W. Ledvina of Two Rivers, may lose an eye as a result of a dangerous accident of which he was the victim while at work as a carpenter at Grimms Thursday. Ledvina was using an adz when in some manner a piece of wood struck him in the eye and two or three small bits from the wood lodged in the optic. Ledvina was brought here and physicians succeeded in extracting the slivers and it is hoped that Ledvina will escape serious results form the accident, but the eye is in bad condition. Ledvina is a brother of Jos. Ledvina, clerk in the Register of Deeds office. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Fri., Aug. 20, 1909


EDWARD L. LEDVINA (d. 1965) Edward L. Ledvina, 54, of 1613 S. Oneida St., Green Bay, died Sunday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following an illness of two month. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Green Bay. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mr. Ledvina was born May 18, 1910, at Kellnersville, son of Edward J. Ledvina of Green Bay and the late Theresa Sleger Ledvina, formerly of Maribel. He married Viola Skarvan of Kellnersville in 1930 and they resided at Maribel until 1958 when they moved to Green Bay. He was a manager for the Standard Lumber and Millwork Co. at Maribel, West DePere and Green Bay for more than 20 years. Six years ago the family moved to Green Bay where he was then associated with Koss Lumber Co. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church, Green Bay, and Wisconsin Retail Lumbermen's Assn. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Donald Of Manitowoc and Gary at home, his father of Green Bay, A brother, Leonard of West DePere, four sisters, Mrs. Adolph Frelich, Mrs. Gil Steinbrecker and Mrs. Sylvester Herold of Manitowoc and Mrs. John Quinlan of Green Bay and two grandchildren. A brother, Clarence, and a sister, Mrs. Anton Hamernik, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Schauer Schumacher Funeral Home, Green Bay, after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, February 8, 1965 pg. M-13


EDWIN A. LEDVINA Ervin Sedvina birth: 15 August 1897 Kellnersville, Manitowoc Co. death: 5 September 1897 Kellnersville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kellnersville residence: 1897 Kellnersville, Man. Co. father: Lorenz Ledvina mother: Kath Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EUGENE F. LEDVINA Eugene, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ledvina died on Thursday last. The funeral took place on Saturday from St. Joseph's church and was conducted by Rev. F. Just. Manitowoc Piot - Thus., Jan. 4, 1900


FRANCES LEDVINA Notes From Kellnersville: Eugene, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ledvina died on Thursday last. The funeral took place on Saturday from St. Joseph's church and was conducted by Rev. F. Just. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 4, 1900 pg. 5 ******** Frances Ledwina birth: 27 December 1899 Franklin, Manitowoc Co. death: 28 December 1899 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Franklin residence: 1899 Franklin, Manitowoc Co. father: Lawrence Ledwina mother: Katherine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 *Note: Placed here because parents are here.


JOSEPH P. LEDVINA (The following from the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter) LEDVINA, COUNTY NATIVE, IS DEAD Manitowoc - Joseph P. Ledvina, 69, former clerk of court of Manitowoc County, died Wednesday at Alexian Brothers Home, Oshkosh, where he had resided since 1941. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in the village. The Rev. Frank Svatek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. A squad of the Drews-Bleser American Legion Post, Manitowoc, will provide military rites at graveside. Mr. Ledvina was born Sept. 16, 1887, at Kellnersville, son of the late Lawrence and Catharine Reif Ledvina. He attended Manitowoc Business College and then served several years as deputy register of deeds under Charles Streich. In 1914 he was elected clerk of court and re-elected in 1916. He resigned in 1917 to enlist with his brother, the late Atty. Lawrence Ledvina, in the United States Navy where he served until the end of World War I. After his war service he was employed in the real estate department of the East Wisconsin Trustee Co. for several years, later engaging in business for himself as an abstractor and real estate broker. In 1928, ill health forced him to retire. Mr. Ledvina lived with his mother at Kellnersville until her death in 1941, and since that time made his home at the Alexian Brothers Home. He was a member of the Manitowoc Council Knights of Columbus, the Drews-Bleser Legion Post and the Manitowoc Elks Club. Surviving him are four sisters, and three brothers. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited by Father Svatek, members of St. Joseph Church and the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus at 8 p.m. Friday.


LAWRENCE S. LEDVINA (the following from Manitowoc Herald News, Mon 30 Jan 1928) L.S. LEDVINA, 74, PIONEER SHOEMAKER, IS DEAD Father of Atty. L.W. and Joseph Ledvina of this city and a resident of Manitowoc county for over sixty years, during which he resided in the town of Franklin, died Sunday morning at his home in Kellnersville after an illness of several months duration. He was 74 years of age. Shoemaker for 60 Years Mr. Ledvina engaged in the trade of shoe making and despite his advancing years, continued at this trade up to a few weeks ago thus rounding out sixty years at his trade, truly a most remark- able record. Mr. Ledvina was beloved by all who knew him and his demise was learned with sorrow and regret by his hosts of friends in Kellnersville and the surrounding vicinity. The deceased was born in Czechoslovakia on September 17, 1853 and at the age of eight years in 1861 he emigrated with his parents to this country, coming to Manitowoc county, where he resided ever since. At the age of 12 years he was apprenticed in the trade of shoe maker, and after serving his apprenticeship he engaged in the trade for himself and up to a short time ago he was actively engaged in it. He thus rounded out over sixty years at his trade. Wife, Nine Children Survive In 1878 he married Catherine Reif, daughter of Peter Reif, one of the earliest settlers of Kossuth. There were fourteen children born and nine survive as follows: Atty. Lawrence W. Ledvina, Joseph P. Ledvina, former clerk of court, Mrs. Joseph F. Swoboda, all of this city, John of Bayport, Minn., Edward, Maribel, Jerome V. Ledvina, district attorney of Price county, Mrs. Lawrence Morrisey of Maple Grove, Mrs. Alvin J. Drengler of Suring, Wis., and Mrs. Henry Drasner of Francis Creek. The two brothers Matt Ledvina of Franklin and Joseph Ledvina of Glenn Flora, Wis., one sister, Mrs. Alfred Stoker of Glenn Flora, twenty-two grand children and one great grandchild also survive. Prominent in Church Circles The deceased was a life long member of the St. Joseph's Catholic church at Kellnersville, and of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin of that congregation, being originally a charter member of Branch No. 2 of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin located at Manitowoc. He was also a member of the Bohemian Roman Catholic American Union and of the Holy Name Society of his church. Solemn funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic church at Kellnersville on Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. J. G. Rous, with interment at the Catholic cemetery at Kellnersville.


LAWRENCE W. LEDVINA LAWRENCE W. LEDVINA (Rep.), of Two Rivers, was born in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc county, September 28, 1880. He attended the common and parochial schools of that county and at the age of sixteen began teaching school, which profession he followed for six years at Kellnersville and in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. In 1902 he was elected president of tile Manitowoc County Teachers' Association. Graduated from the law department of the University of Wisconsln in 1906. He is at present engaged in the practice of law at Two Rivers. He holds the highest national office, that of chief Justice in the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. In the last four campaigns he was engaged in campaigning in the Bohemian language under the auspices of the National Republican Committee. He was elected to the assembly in 1904 being the youngest member that session and the only Republican ever elected from his district. He was elected again in 1906 and was re elected in 1908, receiving 2,183 votes against 572 votes for Joseph Konop (Dem.). The Blue Book of The State of Wisconsin" Compiled and Published Under The Directon of J.D. Beck, Commissioner of Labor and Industrial Statistics, Madison, Wis., Democrat Printing Co., State Printer, 1909, Page 1125 ******** LAWRENCE LEDVINA IS DEAD Prominent Attorney, Civic Leader, Dies Early Today; Friends Expected Recovery Called For Breakfast At Hospital, Died Before Physician Arrived Apparenly on the road to recovery, after being a patient at the Holy Family hospital here for several weeks, Attorney Lawrence W. Ledvina, prominent attorney and leader in the civic, political and educational life of the county ever since he started teaching when a boy of 16 years, died suddenly at 8 a.m. this morning. His death was a shock to his relatives and friends who had learned only yesterday that his condition was improving. Death was due to embolism. Some weeks ago he was stricken ill and was taken to the hospital but recovered quickly and was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Joseph Swoboda, on Riverview drive. He suffered a relapse and six weeks ago returned to the hospital but the past week he had gained steadily and was visited on Saturday by his brother, John J. Ledvina, who came here from Minnesota to visit him. Called For Breakfast This morning he summoned the nurse shortly before 8 o'clock to bring his breakfast. She left the room but before she could return he had been stricken unexpectedly and breathed his last before the arrival of his physician. Mr. Ledvina was 51 years of age. His long association in public life in the county, state and nation made Mr. Ledvina one of the best known and best liked men of the community. He served in the lower branch of the legislature, was city attorney both in this city and at Two Rivers, was a member of the (distorted line) War, and later enlisted in the service of his country to be named as ensign in the naval officers reserve corps. He practised law here with two firms and of late years opened his own law office in the city, was prominent in fraternal and social orders, a director of the State bank, and for 14 years service officer of the Drews post of the Legion here. In addition he was secretary of the Soldiers Relief commission. Born at Kellnersville Mr. Ledvina was born at Kellnersville, Sept 28, 1880, the son of Lawrence and Catherine Reif Ledvina. Had he lived until Wednesday he would have reached his fifty- second birthday. His paternal grandfather, Wenzel Ledvina, brought his family from Bohemia to America and settled on wild land in Franklin township. Peter Reif, the maternal grandfaather of Mr. Ledvina was born in Rhenish, Prussia, and after being shipwrecked on his journey, walked all the way from Buffalo to Manitowoc county in 1846, being one of the first settlers of the town of Kossuth, where he built the first grist and saw mill. Graduating from the parochial school at Kellnersville the deceased started teaching in country schools at the age of 16 years. He taught at Kellnersville and Four Corners. Later he entered the University of Wisconsin, taking up the study of law. He completed his course with high honors, being one of the four highest ranking members in the class of 1906 at Madison. In Assembly He was studying at Wisconsin when he was brought forward by his constituents in the second assembly district of Manitowoc county to run for the legislature on the republican ticket. He served as a member of the Wisconsin assembly during the sessions of 1905, 1907 and 1909, in the latter session being chairman of the judiciary committee - the most important in his house. In 1909 he served by appointment of Governor Davidson, as a member of a joint committee to settle the suits pending against the railroads for back taxes due the state. During his university career Mr. Ledvina became a member of the Phi Alpha Delta, honorary legal fraternity, and in later life, when an honorary membership in the fraternity was conferred on President William Howard Taft, Mr. Ledvina was a member of the special committee that journeyed to Washington D.C. to confer this special honor on the president. Returning from his legislative duties, the deceased located in the ocunty and opened a law office at Two Rivers. There he was elected city attorney for several terms and later he came to this city to engage in a law practice with Atty. Edward L. Kelley. During the administration of Mayor John Schroeder he was named as city attorney for Manitowoc Brilliant War Record Then came the period of the world war. Mr. Ledvina, along with the late Fred Carus and A.J. Auton, became a member of the exemption board of District No. 1 of the county. The urge to serve his country actively in the world war resulted in Mr. Ledvina volunteering for active service. He was (con't. on page 6) assigned to the Naval Officers Reserve corps and was first located at Princeton, N.J., and later at the Great Lakes Naval training station. In a special citation on his discharge paper he waa commended by Capt. K.M. Bennett, of the United States navy, for valor, ability and fidelity in the service of his country and had the rank of ensign when he received an honorable discharge from the service on June 3, 1919. He served nearly four years for the government. Returning to Manitowoc he joined the law firm of Nash and Nash which firm became Nash, Nash and Ledvina. He continued in this firm for a few years and then opened his own law offices in the Commerce building on South Eighth street, which he continued until he was stricken ill a few weeks ago. Worked for Legion Politically Mr. Ledvina was always a republican and his council and service (distorted line) those conducting national and state campaigns. He was a loyal member of the Guy Drews post of the American Legion here, and worked untiringly in their behalf. He was secretary of the soldiers relief commission for 14 years bringing thousands of dollars into the county for disabled veterans but with no thought of compensation for himself. The local post honored him by electing him commander a few years ago. Mr. Ledvina was a member of the county soldiers relief board and was instrumental in securing government insurance reinstatement for scores of war veterans. Made Study of Banking During his law practice here the deceased made a special study of bank laws and banking. When the State Bank of Manitowoc was organized several years ago Mr. Ledvina became a stockholder and was named on the board of directors. The deceased was a member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus, Eagles, Holy Name society, Catholic Order of Foresters, Manitowoc County Bar Association and the Moose. He was the first dictator(sic) of the latter order in Two Rivers. He was a devout member of the Catholic church, first at Kellnersville and later at the Sacred Heart parish in this city. Mr. Ledvina never married. He made his home here at 501 North Sixth street, but spent much time with his sister here, and also made frequent visits to Kellners- ville to visit his aged mother there. Besides his mother, Mrs. Catherine Ledvina at Kellnersville, the deceased is survived by four brothers, John J. of Bayport, Minn.; Edward of Maribel, Joseph of Kellnersville, Atty. J.V. Ledvina at Park Falls, Wis., and four sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Morrissey, Reedsville, Mrs. A.J. Drengler, Suring, Wis., Mrs. Joseph Swoboda, city, and Mrs. Henry Drasner of Francis Creek. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Ledvina homestead at Kellnersville and from there to St. Joseph's Catholic church in the village where services will take place. Burial will be in the family lot there. The body may be viewed at the home of Mrs. Catherine Ledvina at Kellners- ville. It is expected that fellow members of the deceased in the county bar association will act as honorary pallbearers at the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 26, 1932 pp. 1,6


MARIA LEDVINA KELLNERSVILLE: Mrs. Wencel Ledvina died last Thursday and was buried Saturday. She was seventy-two years old. The funeral was largely attended. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 27, 1902 pg. 5 ******** Mary Ledvina birth: 6 September 1829 Bohemia death: 20 February 1902 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Franklin residence: 1902 Franklin father: John Svacina mother: Mary spouse: Wencel Ledvina Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARY ANNE LEDVINA Mary Anne Ledvina, age 66, of 2210 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 1998 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 1998 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mary was born September 10, 1931 in Green Bay, daughter of the late John and Eleanor Hanson Wenner. Mary was a graduate of Denmark High School with the class of 1949. On June 2, 1954 she married Donald Ledvina at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Mary worked for the Manitowoc Board of Education for 23 years, retiring in September of 1993. Survivors include her husband, Don Ledvina, Manitowoc; one daughter, Lisa Ledvina, Green Bay; one son, Richard Ledvina, Manitowoc; one grandson, Don; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Ward and Marge Wenner, Maribel, David Brennen, Kenosha; one nephew, Craig Wenner, Manitowoc; one aunt, Lillian Schmidt, Denmark; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Marilyn. Friends may call at St. Paul Catholic Church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Mary enjoyed cooking, bowling and was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, known to many as “Viking Mary”. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - page A2

 

MATT L. LEDVINA Matt L. Ledvina, 70, of Rt. 2, Cato, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Ledvina was born Nov. 22, 1902, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Matt and Mary Ledvina. He married Anna Remaker May 14, 1924, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The couple lived at Valders a year and operated the Taus Cheese Factory for several years. He also had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., Manitowoc, for 26 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of Boilermakers Union Local No. 443 and Eagles Aerie 706 of Manitowoc and the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral HOme after 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. and the Holy Name Rosary will be at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 18, 1973


MICHAEL J. LEDVINA M. LEDVINA SUCCUMBS TO BRIEF ILLNESS Kellnersville Youth Is Dead After Operation Here. Michael Ledvina of Kellnersville, brother of Atty. L.W. Ledvina and Joseph Ledvina of this city, died at the hospital in this city early today after an illness of less than two weeks. Mr. Ledvina was brought to the hospital here Saturday for an operation. His condition became alarming during the night and he passed away early this morning. He was 27 years of age. Mr. Ledvina was a carpenter and was associated with his brother Edward at Kellnersville. Decedent is survived by his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. L. Ledvina, Sr., five brothers and four sisters. The body will be taken to Kellnersville for burial. Manitowoc Daily Herald Tuesday, June 10, 1913 pg. 8 ******** Michael J. Ledvina died Tuesday morning in the hospital at Manitowoc after an illness of two weeks. His death was due to intestinal trouble. He was 27 years of age and was always in good health and apparently had a long life before him when he unexpectedly falls before the Grim Reaper. Mr. Ledvina was a carpenter by trade. He was an industrious young man and was held in esteem by all who knew him. He is survived by his parents, five brothers, Lawrence and Joseph of Manitowoc; John of Hudson, Jerome of Milwaukee, Edward at home and four sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Morrissey of Franklin and Misses Ida, Mayme and Olive at home. The funeral will be held Thursday from St. Joseph’s Catholic church. Rev. A. Cipin will officiate assisted by Revs. O’Leary and Scheidhauer of Manitowoc. May his soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot, June 12, 1913 P. 8


THERESA LEDVINA Mrs. Edward J. Ledvina, 76, of Maribel died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since suffering a stroke Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Theresa Sleger Feb. 25, 1886, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Sleger. She was married to Edward Ledvina Sr., Sept. 4, 1904, at Kellnersville. The family lived for a time at Kellnersville where the husband was engaged as a building contractor. The family moved to Maribel 40 years ago where her husband was manager of the Maribel Lumber Co. She was a member of the Rosary Society of the church. The couple observed its golden wedding in 1954. Among survivors are her husband; two sons, Edward Jr., of Green Bay and Leonard of West DePere; four daughters, Mrs. Adolph Frelich, Mrs. Gilbert Steinbrecker and Mrs. Sylvester Herold of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harold Johnson of Denmark; seven brothers, Joseph, William and Edward of Manitowoc, Emil and John of Menchalville and Frank and Jacob of Kellnersville; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Tisler of Menchalville; 23 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A son, Clarence, a daughter, Mrs. Anton Hamernik and a brother, Matt, preceded her in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by the Rosary Society and at 8 p.m. by the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, April 26, 1962 pg. T-5


VACLAV LEDVINA Death Saturday claimed Wenzel Ledvina, one of the aged and well known residents of Kellnersville. Decedent was 79 years of age and came to Manitowoc County as a youth and had been a continuous resident since. Four children survive. The funeral was held at Kellnersville Monday. Manitowoc Pilot, May 14, 1903


VIOLA M. LEDVINA Viola Ledvina, age 84, a Manitowoc resident, presently residing at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, February 14, 1994, at the North Ridge Care Center. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 1994, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer, with burial to follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery, Kellnersville. The former Viola Skarvan was born September 19, 1909, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John and Emma Frelich Skarvan. She married Edward L. Ledvina on September 10, 1930, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death in February of 1965. After their marriage the couple moved to Maribel until 1958, then moving to Green Bay. In 1982, Viola moved to Manitowoc where she presently resided. She was employed with the H.C. Prange CO. for 27 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Mary Ann Ledvina, Manitowoc, a brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Rose Skarvan, Francis Creek; a sister, Celia (Ceil) Vetter, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Richard Ledvina, Manitowoc, Lisa Ledvina, Manitowoc, Brian and his wife, Michelle Ledvina, Madison, Brad Ledvina, Minn., Brenda Ledvina, Madison ; one great grandson, Donald Blackburn. Viola was also preceded in death by a son Gary in 1987 and three brothers. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 1994, until the time of service. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, February 15,1994 ******** (19 Sep 1909/14 Feb 1994/SSDI) ******** The following obit is for a son of Viola. Gary Edward Ledvina, 42, of 2408 Independence Lane, Madison, died unexpectedly January 17, 1987. Funeral services were held at Schroeders Funeral Home and burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Mr. Ledvina was born October 5, 1944, at Manitowoc, and formerly lived in Green Bay, and St. Norbert's College, DePere. He also attended U.W.-Oshkosh and U.W.-Madison. Mr. Ledvina was a Systems Analyst for Professional Management Systems for 15 years and was currently self-employed. He married Judith Zeutius on October 8, 1966, at St. Philips Catholic Church. Survivors include 2 sons, a daughter, his mother, Viola Ledvina, and a brother. He was preceded in death by his father in 1965.


LAURA JEAN LEMENS Laura Jean (Okray) Lemens, age 53, of 13012 Rosecrans Rd. Maribel, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. The former Laura Jean Okray was born on May 2, 1962 in Green Bay, daughter of Millie (Zipper) Okray and the late Walter Okray. She graduated from Ashwaubenon High School in 1980. Laura married Fred. F. Lemens on October 26, 1985 at Nativity Catholic Church in Green Bay. Laura supported her husband in his septic installation business and enjoyed being a homemaker. She formerly was employed at Austin's Super Market, Thompson's Meats and Packerland Packing. Laura loved spending time with her family and friends, especially at her parent's cottage and her sister's cabin at Maiden Lake and Popple River. Laura was known as the "Crafty Aunt". She enjoyed taking pictures and scrapbooking family and friend's events including Easter, Christmas, 4th of July, family reunions and other special occasions. Laura was an avid flower gardener with many hosta and perennial beds. She also enjoyed canning vegetables from her garden. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Laura is survived by her husband of 29 years, Fred Lemens, Maribel; her mother, Millie Okray, Green Bay; 1 brother and sister-in-law, John (Gail)Okray, Green Bay; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy(Steve) Mahn, Green Bay; Patty (Dean)Martin, Lakewood; Linda (Randy)Zeuske, Green Bay; Sharon (Dan) Schulz, MN; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law include: Eileen Lemens, Green Bay; Ben (Sandy) Lemens, Denmark; Rose (Steve) Skaletski, Luxemburg; Mark (Kathy) Lemens, Denmark; Sue (Denis) Clark, Little Rapids; John Lemens, Green Bay; Ruth (Joe) Steeno, Denmark; Pete Lemens, Denmark; Ann Lemens, Green Bay; godchildren, Michelle Gulczynski, Jacob Zeuske and Michelle Urbaniak; aunts and uncles; Betty Okray, Green Bay, Lorraine (Vern) Gussert, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Okray, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Ruth (Kaster) Lemens; aunts and uncles: Marilyn Zipper, Don Zipper, Norbert Okray, Mike (Dorothy) Arendt. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 522 Tower Ave., Kellnersville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Maurice Mmegbuadimma with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main St., Kellnersville from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a rosary and parish prayer service led by Sr. Gerri Krautkramer at 6:30 p.m. to end the visitation. Relatives and friends may also call on Monday at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of prayers at 10:15 a.m. Green Bay Press Gazette - June 6, 2015


BARBARA LENCMEYER MRS. LENSMEIEER DIES, AGED 97 The death of Mrs. Margaret Lensmeier of Franklin, last night removed one of the oldest pioneer residents of the county, Mrs. Lensmeier having come here nearly three score years ago. Her husband died years ago and she had made her home with her children. Mrs. Lensmeier was 97 years of age. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Dec. 13, 1913 - page 1



ANNA LENSMEYER Mrs. A. Lensmeyer, 73, Dies Sunday At Home Of Daughter In Kellnersville Mrs. Anna Lensmeyer, 73, widow of the late John Lensmeyer, passed away Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Haas, at Kellnersville, where she made her home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in the cemetery there. The maiden name of the deceased was Anna Espen and she was born in 1858 in the town of Kossuth and spent her early life there. She was married to John Lensmeyer and they made their home in Kossuth. Mr. Lensmeyer passed away thirteen years ago. Five sons, Michael and John of Cato, Frank and Joseph of Kellnersville and Louis of Manitowoc, two daughters, Mrs. Anna Rameker, and Mrs. John Haas of Kellnersville, and 35 grandchildren survive. Another daughter, Mrs. Joseph Haas preceded her mother in death four years ago. Manitowoc Herald News Monday, December 21, 1931 pg. 6


CATHERINE LENSMEYER Catherine Lensmeyer, 89, Green Bay, a former lifelong resident of Kellnersville, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Odd Fellow Nursing Home. Catherine was born on Nov. 14, 1916, the daughter of the late Charles and Barbara Reindl. On May 12, 1936, she married Leonard Lensmeyer in Kellnersville and the couple enjoyed over 30 years together. Leonard preceded her in death on July 19, 1966. Catherine is survived by one daughter, Marlene Paoletti, Green Bay; one son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd ""Sonny"" and Janice Lensmeyer, Whitelaw; four grandchildren, Kim Umentum and her fiance Mike List, Penny Jorgensen, Todd (Lori) Lensmeyer, Dawn (Arlen) Baumann; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one sister, Mildred Skaren; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Touhey and Viola Lensmeyer. She is further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Nick Paoletti; five sisters, four brothers, many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, May 1, 2006, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church 522 Tower Road Avenue, Kellnersville. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Rev. Rallen Stencil officiating. Burial at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family would like to offer a special thank-you to the staffs of Odd Fellow Nursing Home and Unity Hospice for all of their care and compassion. Herald Times Reporter April 2006


CHRISTINE A. LENSMEYER Christine A. Lensmeyer, age 25, 12505 Melnik Road, Whitelaw, died Saturday evening, may 18, 1996 as a result of injuries received in an accident. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Sister Marlene Greatens will be Homilist and burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Kellnersville. Christine was born February 15, 1971 at Manitowoc, daughter of James L. Lensmeyer and Cheryl L. Mangin-Lensmeyer. She was educated at Mishicot and in a 1989 graduate of Mishicot High School and a 1991 graduate of Lakeshore Technical College as an Optometric Assistant. She was employed at Protective Optics of Green Bay. Survivors include her mother, Cheryl L. Lensmeyer, Whitelaw; a son, Dylan Lensmeyer; her father and step-mother, James L. and Rose Lensmeyer, Waverly, Iowa; a sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Brian Brey, Whitelaw; a brother, Joe Lensmeyer, Waverly, Iowa; her fiancé, Todd Siebert, Mishicot; maternal grandparents, Paul G. and Mary Mangin, Reedsville; paternal grandmother, Margaret Lensmeyer, Whitelaw; four step-sisters, Debbie, Cindi, Terri and Julie, all of Waverly, Iowa; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends also survive. Christine was preceded in death by her grandfather, Frank Lensmeyer in 1995. Family and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral home, Kellnersville, from 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Sister Marlene Greatens. Christy, you lived life to the fullest and touched the hearts of many. We will miss you dearly, Your loving mother and family. May God keep you and bless you dear sister, until we are together again. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, May 20, 1996 - page A2


FRANCES J. LENSMEYER Mrs. Frances Lensmeyer, 87, a former Kellnersville resident, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 7, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by the Rev. Ronald Reimer and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lensmeyer, nee Frances Jirikovec, was born April 2, 1895, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Adam and Catherine Karbon Jirikovec. She was married to Joseph Lensmeyer in 1917. The couple resided at Kellnersville. Mr. Lensmeyer preceded her in death May 25, 1946. Mrs. Lensmeyer continued to reside at Kellnersville until 1978. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and Kubale-O’Connell V.F.W. Auxiliary No. 6179 of Cato. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence (Butch) and Clara of Whitelaw, and Joseph and Janet of Francis Creek; eight daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred and Joseph Hynek of Manitowoc, Olive and Ray Huinker of Cato, Esther and Larry Skubal of Manitowoc, Grace and Bernard Shimon of Branch, Betty and Ervin Lakatos of Kellnersville, Florence and Melvin Herrmann of Route 1, Whitelaw, Dorothy and Arthur Vogel of Stevens Point, and Corrine and Erwin Dose of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Libbie Ruzek, of Kellnersville, and Mrs. Emil (Elizabeth) Stoklasa of Milwaukee; 33 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Susan Vogel; a son-in-law, Lawrence J. Swoboda, and a brother, Jim Kirikovec. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited by the Rosary Society at 7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service at 7:30 p.m. and a prayer service by Father Reimer at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 7, 1982 P. 3 ******** (b. 2 Apr. 1895/d. Sept. 1982/SSDI)



FRANK LENSMEYER (d. 1958) Funeral services for Frank Lensmeyer Sr., Town of Franklin supervisor who died Wednesday at his home in Kellnersville, will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home in the village and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church there. The Rev. Andrew Lensmire, a cousin, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was 75. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Thursday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock by the Holy Name society and at 8 p.m. Friday by Msgr. Joseph Kalisek. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, October 16, 1958 pg. T-5 ******** Frank Lensmeyer, Long Ill, Dies Frank Lensmeyer, Sr., 75, Kellnersville, died at his home Wednesday evening following a lingering illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Town of Franklin and a former County Supervisor. Mr. Lensmeyer was born March 28, 1883, the son of the late John and Anna Espen Lensmeyer. In 1909 he married the former Theresa Decker in Kellnersvile and the couple settled on the homestead farm in the Town of Franklin. The couple retired in 1949 and moved to Kellnersville. He is survived by his wife; four sons, Raymond, Sturgeon Bay; Leonard and Herbert, Kellnersville; Frank Jr. on the home farm; two daughters, Mrs. Francis Pankratz, Cato; and Mrs. Edward Touhey, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Remiker and Mrs. John Haas, Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A sister, Mrs. Mary Haas and four brothers, John, Michael, Louis and Joseph preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Joseph's Church, Kellnersville with the Rev. Andrew Lensmire, cousin of the deceased officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Denmark Press - Thurs., Oct. 23, 1958


FRANK LENSMEYER JR. (d. 1995) Frank Lensmeyer, age 73, of 9312 Cherney Road, Whitelaw, Wis., died unexpectedly Saturday, March 11, 1995 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 1995 at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Resurrection with Sister Marlene Greatens, Homilist. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He was born June 3, 1921 in the township of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Theresa Decker Lensmeyer Sr. He grew up in the township of Franklin, attending schools at Kellnersville. Frank farmed on the home farm all of his life. He also worked on various construction jobs for many years. He married Margaret Falvey, July 19, 1947 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Maple Grove. Frank was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville, where he served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #710, a past president of the Labor Union Local#1086. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Rose Lensmeyer, Waverly, Iowa, Jeffrey and Ruth Lensmeyer, Whitelaw; two daughters and one son-in-law, Lois Lensmeyer, DePere, Lynnette and Ric Walt, Whitelaw; 15 grandchildren, Jill and her husband, brian Brey, Christy Lensmeyer, Joe Lensmeyer, Debbie Sterling, Cindy Hoodjer, Terry Benham, Julie Ackerman, Davi Ann Mueller, Lance Mueller, Sara Walt, Curtis Walt, Brian Walt, Scott Lensmeyer, Beth Lensmeyer, Cody Lensmeyer; one great grandson, Dylon Lensmeyer; one brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Viola Lensmeyer, Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Eleanor Pankratz, Two Rivers, Geraldiine and Edward Touhey, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Catherine Lensmeyer, Kellnersville, Jen Lensmeyer, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Leonard. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday. Sister Marlene will hold a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, March 13, 1995 - page A2



JAMES L. LENSMEYER James L. Lensmeyer, 60, of Waverly, Iowa, died on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. James was born on Jan. 22, 1949, in Manitowoc, Wis., the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Falvey) Lensmeyer. He attended Reedsville High School in Reedsville and graduated in 1967. He served in the Army Reserves. He worked construction and farmed in Wisconsin. Jim moved to Waverly, Iowa, in 1976 and started with the Waverly Fire Department in 1976 and was the last full-time fireman until 1992. Jim also established Lensmeyer Roofing during this time. He retired from roofing in 2005. He married the former Cheryl Mangin in 1967 in Manitowoc County, and they were later divorced. He was united in marriage to Rose Ackerman in 1981 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa and they were later divorced. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Christine Lensmeyer in 1996. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly. Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Colombo will officiate with military graveside rites accorded by Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179 of Kellnersville. There will also be a visitation on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home in Kellnersville. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 2009


JANICE LENSMEYER Janice Lensmeyer, age 74, of rural Kellnersville, went to Heaven peacefully with her loving family by her side Monday, June 30, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. The former Janice Satori was born on July 16, 1927 in rural Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Meyer) Satori. She was a 1956 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On October 14,m 1960 Janice was married to Lloyd “Sonny” L. Lensmeyer at St. Paul Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Janice and Sonny farmed in the Town of Kossuth and owned and operated Sonny’s cattle business. For the past 15 years, Janice worked for the Kellnersville Housing authority. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville Betterment Association (KBA). She was a fun loving, caring, selfless woman who always had encouraging words for her family and enjoyed every moment she spent with her grandchildren. Janice also enjoyed flower gardening and bird watching. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd “Sonny” Lensmeyer, rural Kellnersville; one son and daughter-in-law, Todd (Lori) Lensmeyer, Kellnersville; one daughter and son-in-law, Dawn (Arlen) Baumann, DePere; six grandchildren, Jason (Cara) Lensmeyer, Kenosha; Ashley Lensmeyer, Milwaukee; Sara Lensmeyer, Kellnersville; Kristen Lensmeyer, Kellnersville; Bryanna Baumann, DePere; Alivia Baumann, DePere; four great grandchildren: Abby, Gavin, Kyle and Sloane Lensmeyer, Kenosha; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Mel (Helen) Satori ,John(Susan) Satori, Larry (Sharon) Satori, Clyde (Cindy) Satori, all of rural Manitowoc; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Sharon (Dale) Kierstein, Wheatridge, CO, Jacqui Satori, rural Manitowoc, Norman Gill, Reedsville, one sister-in-law, Marlene Paoletti, Green Bay, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertrude Satori; one sister, Marlene Gill and one brother, Jerry Satori. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Dave Pleier will celebrate the Mass of Christian Buirial. Cremation will follow the service with burial of the cremated remains to take place at a later date in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church, Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the Kellnersville First Responders, Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room Staff, all the staff at St. Vincent Hospital ICU and Stacy for all of her compassion during this difficult time. Manitowoc Herald Times - July 3, 2014



JOHN LENSMEYER John Lensmeyer, Sr., a pioneer resident of Franklin this county and one of the well known men of the community, passed away at his home there yesterday at the age of 63 years. He had been in ill health for some time. A wife and eight children survive. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 10 from St. Joseph's church at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 03, 1919 Page 4


JOSEPH LENSMEYER Joseph Lensmeyer, 59, of Kellnersville, a deputy sheriff and a highway patrolman for a quarter of a century, died suddenly early today at the Holy Family hospital. He was stricken with a heart attack late Friday afternoon when he returned to his home from his duties on the highway and was rushed to the hospital here. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 at the St. Joseph church, the Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Lensmeyer was born in Franklin in 1887 and in 1917 married Miss Frances Jirikovec. They located in Kellnersville where for 25 years Mr. Lensmeyer served as highway patrolman. He was also a deputy sheriff 23 years. Survivors are his wife; eight daughters, Mrs. Joseph Hynek of Kellnersville, Mrs. Ray Huinker of Valders, Mrs. Bernard Shimon of Reifs Mills, Esther, Betty, Dorothy, and Florence of this city, Corrine at home; two sons, Clarence and Joseph Jr., of Kellnersville; four brothers, Frank of Franklin, John of Cato, Michael of Reedsville and Louis of this city; two sisters, Mrs. John Haas and Mrs. Anna Rameker of this city; and two grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 25, 1946 P.2 ******** JOSEPH LENSMEYER Funeral services for Joseph Lensmeyer, 59, (photo), of Kellnersville, who died Saturday, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville, with interment in the church cemetery. Mr. Lensmeyer was a highway patrolman for 25 years and also served nearly that span as a deputy sheriff. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 27, 1946 P.2


LEONARD LENSMEYER Leonard Lensmeyer, 52, of Kellnersville, died Tuesday noon while attending the Reedsville Equity Auction market. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Lensmeyer was born March 22, 1914 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Frank and Theresa Decker Lensmeyer. He attended Riverside Grade School and St. Patrick High School, Maple Grove. He became a farmer and livestock dealer and had operated a meat market at Kellnersville where he resided the past 20 years. He married the former Catherine Reindl May 12, 1936 at Kellnersville. He was treasurer of St. Joseph parish the last eight years, member of Holy Name Society, Wisconsin Livestock Dealers Assn., Betterman Assn., past president of the Kellnersville Fire Dept. and active in sports, being a member of the Kubsch bowling team. He is survived by his wife, a son, Lloyd (Sonn) of Kellnersville, a daughter, Mrs. Burnell (Marlene) Jorgensen of Maribel; three brothers, Raymond of Sturgeon Bay, Herbert of Kellnersville and Frank of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Pankratz of Cato and Mrs. Edward Touhey of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 7:30 p.m. the Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary and at 8:15 p.m. there will be a parish vigil. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, July 20, 1966 - page T7


MARGARET LENSMEYER Margaret E. Lensmeyer, age 77, of 9312 Cherney Road, Whitelaw, died Wednesday morning, July 16, 2003 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Dialysis Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Monsignor Robert Gulig will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with Sister Marlene Greatens as homilist. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Margaret was born Oct. 6, 1925 in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Peter and Pearl Brennan Falvey. She was a graduate of St. Patrick Grade School in Maple Grove and DePere East High School in 1943. On July 19, 1947, Margaret was married to Frank Lensmeyer at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple Grove. The couple farmed all their married life in the town of Franklihn. Frank preceded her in death on March 11, 1995. During her life Margaret was full of Irish wit and wisdom. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Joseph Rosary Society. Margaret was a loving mother of four children: Jim Lensmeyer of Waverly, Iowa; Jeff and Ruth Lensmeyer of rural Manitowoc; Lois Lensmeyer of DePere; Lynnette and Rick Walt of Whitelaw; loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren: Jill and Brian Brey; Joe Lensmeyer; Davi Ann Mueller; Lance Mueller; Sara Walt; Curtis Walt; Brian Walt; Scott Lensmyer; Beth Lensmyer and Cody Lensmeyer and great grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Marie and Jerry Dugan of Cato; Helen Meyer of Manitowoc; four sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Genrose Falvey of Manitowoc; Viola Lensmeyer of Manitowoc; Geraldine and Edward Touhey of Manitowoc; Catherine Lensmeyer of Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank; one granddaughter, Christine Lensmeyer; and three brothers, Leo, Leland and William Falvey. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Sunday from 4 until 8 p.m. and one Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10:15 a.m. There will be parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday led by Sister Marlene Greatens. Margaret’s family was her world and she was the center of theirs. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, July 18, 2003 - page A3



THERESA LENSMEYER Mrs. Theresa Lensmeyer, 74, of Kellnersville, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday at home. She had been ill the past year. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lensmeyer, nee Theresa Decker was born April 19, 1889, at Menchalville, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Panoch Decker. She was married to Frank Lensmeyer Nov. 16, 1909, at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. The couple settled on the homestead farm in the Town of Franklin where they resided until 1949 and then moved to Kellnersville. Her husband died in October, 1958. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church, Kellnersville. Survivors include four sons, Raymond of Sturgeon Bay, Herbert and Leonard of Kellnersville and Frank on the home farm; two daughters, Mrs. Frances (Eleanor) Pankratz of Cato and Mrs. Edward (Geraldine) Touhey of Manitowoc; three brothers, Louis of Gering, Neb., Edward of Canoga Park, Calif., and Joseph of Thorpe; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Humble and Mrs. Thomas Keenan of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna Boehm of Manitowoc and Mrs. Clarence Blahnik of Kellnersville; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Four brothers, Anton, Frank, Emil and Matt, also preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by the Rosary Society and at 8:30 p.m. by Monsignor Kalisek. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 5, 1964 P. 9


KATHERINE LENSMIRE Mrs. Matt Lensmire, 86, a former town of Franklin resident, died late Sunday night while visiting at the home of her son, Matt, Rt. 1, Cascade. She had been in failing health for two years. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the Saur Funeral Home in Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Andrew Lensmire, a nephew, will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lensmire was born Katherine Tienor in the town of Cato in 1867, and was married to Matt Lensmire 63 years ago. The couple operated a farm in the town of Franklin until his death 14 years ago, when Mrs. Lensmire moved to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Arch Kadow of Reedsville. She had been visiting with her son for seven weeks. Survivors include another daughter, Mrs. George Kohlbeck of Rt. 2, Cato, and six other sons, Joseph and Quirin of Manitowoc, John of Marathon, Edward of Cascade, Daniel of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Richard of Luxemburg; 39 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home in Kellnersville from 7 p.m. Tuesday until time of services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 28, 1953 pg. T-7


MATHIAS LENSMIRE Matt Lensmire, 72, veteran town of Franklin official and school officer, died today at 7 a.m. at the farm home near Kellnersville. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the home and at 9:30 o'clock from the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Lensmire was born in 1866 on the farm in Franklin where he spent all his life. He married Miss Katherine Denor in 1890. For 30 years he served as assessor of the town and was a member of the District 4 school board in Franklin for several terms. Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. George Kohbeck and Mrs. Arthur Kadow of Reedsville; seven sons, Joseph of Manitowoc Rapids, John of Marathon, Wis., Edward and Matt, Jr., of Cascade, Wis., Daniel of Cato, Richard of Whitelaw, Quirin of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Schreiner of Appleton, Mrs. Margaret Lensmire of Seymour, Wis.; and 31 grandchildren. The body will be moved to the home from the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, Tuesday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, October 2, 1939 pg. 2


JAN LIVAR On Saturday last John Livars (sic) of Frankin left home and has not been heard from or seen since. He had worked on the farm the day preceding and had done the chores Saturday morning, leaving directly after he had completed them. He is a bohemian, 37 years old, weighs about 160 pounds, has a sandy moustache and is of medium height. He wore a brown shirt, gray pants and vest and slouch hat. His wife is much concerned over his absence and requests that information of his whereabouts be sent here if he should be seen anywhere. He has had periods of depression and at one time told her that if the fit had continued a few minutes longer he would have taken to the woods as he feared he might injure his family. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 5, 1898 pg. 3 ******** The body of John Livars (sic) was found in a wood on the farm of Charles Krohn in Franklin on Sunday morning. There was no sign of violence and he evidently died quietly. He left home three weeks before quite unexpectedly. He had been subject to fits and when they took him the disposition was strong to leave home. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 26, 1898 pg. 3


ANTONE J. LUKASIK Antone J. “Tony” Lukasik, 87, a Melnik resident, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Tony was born Feb. 19, 1917, at Pulaski, son of the late Isadore and Stella Lukasik. He grew up in Glenmore and on Sept. 27, 1947, he married Delores M. Rogalski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Glenmore. They celebrated 57 years together. Tony owned a trucking business before he bought their farm in 1949. Tony was a 55-year member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Survivors include his wife: Delores, Melnik; their children: Carol and Bruce Geerdts, Melnik; Myron and Patricia Lukasik, Melnik; and Sharon and Leon Braun, Whitelaw; four grandchildren: Adam Geerdts, Anthony, Lori and Michael Lukaski; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Lucille Rosik, Kewaunee; and Lorraine and Omer Smet, De Pere; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Tony is preceded in death by a brother, Roman Lukasik and two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Leo Rosik and Donald and Alvina Rogalski. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Msgr. Robert Gulig will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Relatives and Friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Monday from 9 a.m. to the time of the Mass. Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville is assisting the Lukasik Family. Manitowoc Herald Times Sunday, February 6, 2005 pg. A3


DELORES M. LUKASIK Delores M. Lukasik, age 86, of Melnik, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness. She was born Delores M. Rogalski on November 8, 1925, in Green Bay to the late Antone and Julia (Wozniak) Rogalski. She grew up in the Town of Glenmore and attended Kiley Grade School. During World War II, she worked in the Green Bay paper mills until the time of her marriage to Antone J. (Tony) Lukasik on September 27, 1947, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Glenmore. The couple lived in Glenmore for two years and then purchased and operated their Town of Gibson dairy farm for 33 years until their son and daughter-in-law took over in 1982. They moved to their present home then. Tony preceded her in death on February 4, 2005. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville for 62 years, the Rosary Society and the Kellnersville Senior Center. She enjoyed playing bingo, penny dice games and loved small animals. Survivors include her children: Carl and Bruce Geerdts, Melnik; Myron and Patti Lukasik, Melnik; Sharon and Leon Baun, Whitelaw; four grandchildren: Adam Geerdts; Anthony Lukasik and his fiancée Sam Konik; Lori and Michael Lukasik; one brother-in-law: Omer Smet; one sister-in-law: Lucille Rosik. Nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Antone Lukasik; her parents: Antone and Julia Rogalski; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Donald (Alvina) Rogalski; Lorraine Smet; Leo Rosik.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian burial with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 900 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Lukasik family. Online condolence may be sent towww.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com. The family would like to extend a thank you to the Aurora Medical Center third floor staff, Rivers Bend Rehabilitation Center staff, Dr. Edward Barylak, and nurse practitioner, Amy, for their care and concern during our Mother’s illness.  Herald Times Reporter, May 2012 


MARY LYNCH Notes from Kellnersville Miss Mary Lynch died at her home in Kellnersville December 3, from a paralytic stroke. She was born in Stuebenville, Ohio, sixty-six years ago and three years later she with her parents came to Wisconsin and settled on a farm in the Town of Franklin where she spent the most of her life. She was a kind neighbor and ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need and was liked by all that knew her. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 16, 1920 ******** Timothy Keehan is at Kellnersville today for the funeral of Miss Mary Lynch who died at her home at Maribel Saturday at the age of sixty. Manitowoc Herald News - Tues., Dec. 7, 1920 ******** *Note: Transcription and newspaper death year don't match.