EDWARD MARITA Edward Marita, 78, former Town of Cooperstown resident, died Saturday at Yindra Boarding Home, Francis Creek, where he had been a resident since 1963. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mr. Marita was born Oct. 14, 1891, at Stangelville, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Marita. He had been employed as a farm laborer, 28 years of which he worked for Fred Husar of Rt. 1, Maribel. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Monday evening, where a wake service will be at 8:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 30, 1970 ANNA MAZANEC From Kellnersville is reported the death of Mrs. Anna Mazanec, a well known resident, which occurred this morning after a long illness that brought great suffering from cancer. Deceased was 49 years of age and a widow, her husband having died fifteen years ago. Six children survive. The funeral will be held Wednesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 28, 1902, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 01 May 1902: Cancer caused the death Mon. of Mrs. Anna Mazanec, a well-known resident of Kellnersville, at age 49. She leaves 6 children. Her funeral was held yesterday.
JOSEPH MLEZIVA, SR. Gibson Farmer's Rites To Be Held Saturday Morning Manitowoc, Wis.-The funeral of John Mleziva, Sr., 80, retired Gibson farmer who died at the farm home, operated by his son, Stephen, Wednesday night, will be held Saturday. A service will be held at the home at 9:30 a.m. and another will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Mleziva had been ill about four months. He was born in Bohemia in 1856 and came to this county at the age of 16. He married Anna Weber in 1883 and they located on a farm in Gibson, a mile north of Melnik. Survivors are the widow; three sons, Joseph, Francis Creek; Stephen, Gibson; Anton, Rosencrans; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body was moved to the Stephen Mleziva home this noon. Sheboygan Press, April 23 1937 (Note: The obit says John, but the tombstone says Josef/dates match so it's possible he was known as John)
CHARLES MUENCH (d. 1923) CHAS. MUENCH, KELLNERSVILLE, PIONEER, DIES Charles Muench, a life long resident of the village of Kellnersville died after a short illness at his home last evening at 8:57 o'clock. He was born in the town of Kossuth and resided there all his life, and for over fity years was a blacksmith in the village of Kellnersville. He is survived by his wife, nee Anna Hayden and by one son, Charles, and two duaghters, Mrs. John Augustin and Clara Muench, all residing at Kellnersville. Besides his immediate family he is survived by one brother Joseph of Kellnersville and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Shuber of Manitowoc. He was a man of kindly disposition and his friendship was prized by all who knew him. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the St. John's Bohemian society. The funeral will take palce at St. Joseph's church at 10 o'clock on Saturday. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 18, 1923 P. 1
CHARLES MUENCH (d. 1941) Charles J. Muench, 54, Kellnersville merchant, died Thrusday night at St. Vincnt's hospital in Green Bay after an illness of two months. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m., from the Husar Funeral home in Kellnersville and at 9:30 at St. Joseph's Catholc church in the village, the Rev. Joseph Kallsek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Muench was born at Kellnersville on October 28, 1887, and for the last 22 years had operated a general store there with his sister, Clara. For 30 years he was a rural mail carrier out of the Maribel post office, retiring five years ago. Mr. Muench never married. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Anna Muench, two sisters, Mrs. John J. Augustine and Miss Clara Muench, and one niece, all of Kellnersville. Mr. Muench was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Joseph's church and the society will recite the rosary Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Husar Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 18, 1941 P.2
THERESIA MUENCH From Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1905: Death in Kellnersville on Wed. last week of Mrs. Chas. W. Muench after a short illness. She leaves her husband, one son and 3 daughters. She was 40 yrs. old. The funeral was held Friday.
THERESIA MUHLBAUER Mrs. Theresa Stieber and son, Otto, have returned to Brighton, Col., after being here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Stieber’s mother, Mrs. Theresa Muehlbauer of Kellnersville who died there at the age of 92 years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 17, 1917, Page 3
ANTON J. NESPER Anton Nesper, 66, of Wayside, Brown county, a former county resident, died Tuesday at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. (Part of next sentence unreadable) 1883 and in 1904 married Emma Stefl, of Kellnersville. They located at Wayside, where Mr. Nesper was a blacksmith. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Schmitz and Mrs. John Pflueger of Brillion; two brothers, John of Reedsville and Frank of Taus; three sisters and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Schwartz funeral home, Morrison, after Thursday evening where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 15, 1950 P. 2 ******** Funeral services for Anton Nesper, 66, of Wayside, Brown county, who died Tuesday at a Green Bay hospital, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at the Schwartz funeral home, Morrison, from 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, until Saturday morning when the body will be removed to the church to lie in state until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 16, 1950 P. 18
SUZANNE E. NEUSER Two Persons are Killed in Separate Accidents A 14 year old rural Whitelaw girl and a 33 year old man from the Sturgeon Bay area were killed in separate traffic accidents in Manitowoc County over the weekend. Suzanne E. Neuser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (private) Neuser, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, suffered fatal head injuries when the bicycle she was riding and an automobile collided near her home 2 1/2 miles northwest of Francis Creek on a town road at about 5:15 p.m. Saturday. Conrad Ditewig Jr., of Rt. 6, Sturgeon Bay, died early Sunday from injuries recieved late Saturday night when the car in which he was a passenger collided nearly head-on with another automobile 2 1/2 miles southwest of Manitowoc on Highway 42. Doctor Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, indicated there would be inquests into both accidents. The county now has had 10 traffic fatalities so far during 1967 compared with 12 at this time a year ago. The Neuser girl and her cousin, (private), 6, of Greenfield, were on the bike at the time it collided with a car driven by (private), 25, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, according to county police. Braked Sharply (private) told authorities that he saw the bicycle at and near the center of the road as he came over a slight knoll. He braked sharply and veered to the left but was unable to avoid hitting it. The Neuser girl reportedly was standing and pedaling the bicycle and her cousin was on the seat. The (private) girl was hospitalized at Manitowoc with injuries to the right arm and leg. (private) required treatment for shock after the accident. Authorities said the two girls had been visitng at the nearby Reindl home just before the accident and had been warned to walk the bike to the Neuser residence rather than ride it up the hill. The Neuser girl reportedly had been riding a bicycle for only about six weeks. The Neuser girl's body sheared off a rear view mirror on the right side of the car police reported. (Continued on Page 2) Susan E. Neuser, 14, was born March 4, 1953, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of (private) Neuser. She attended St. Joseph Parochial School, Kellnersville, where she would have been an eighth grade student this fall. Funeral Tuesday Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, four brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.) and three nieces. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 17, 1967 Pages 1 and 2
DARREL OPICHKA Darrel Robert Opichka, five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Quirin Opichka, died Monday night at the family residence, Cato route 2. Besides the parents, the child is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Opichka and Mr. and Mrs. John Sleger, all of Cato route 2. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:45 o'clock at the Husar Funeral home at Kellnersville and at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic church in the village with burial in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 9, 1943 P. 2
EDWARD OPICHKA Edward Opichka, 68, of 1213 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon from a heart attack at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Opichka, of Rt. 2, Cato. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Opichka was born Nov. 16, 1883, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Frank and Barbara Tikalsky Opichka. June 20, 1916, he married the former Anna Wanish at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They settled on a farm in the Twon of Cooperstown, which they operated until 1941 when the farm was taken over by a son, Quirin. Mr. Opichka also operated a threshing machine in the area for about 23 years. Following their retirement from farming the couple moved to Manitowoc where he was employed by Northern Produce Co. and later by Mirro Aluminum Co. until his retirement in 1959. He was a former supervisor of the Town of Cooperstown and member of ZCBJ No. 114, Rosecrans. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Victor and Quirin of Rt. 2, Cato; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Polak of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Frank Korinek of Kellnersville; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the parish and Monsigner Kalisck. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 9, 1962 P. 11
FRANK OPICHKA Frank Opichka, 77, died at his home in the town of Cooperstown last evening after a two months illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Husar funeral home Kellnersville and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Kellnersville, the Rev. Cyril Kabat officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Kabat is a nephew of the deceased. Mr. Opichka was born in the town of Cooperstown in 1868. Before he retired he worked as a farmer and did mason work in addition. He was a member of the Bohemian lodge. He is survived by his wife; one son, Edward, Manitowoc; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Korinek, route 2, Cato; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 8, 1945 P. 2
JOSEF OPICHKA STROKE FATAL TO J. OPICHKA Retired Maribel Farmer Dies AT His Home Monday Afternoon Joseph Opichka, 71, retired Maribel farmer, died at his home at 5 p.m. yesterday following a paralytic stroke. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the St. Joseph's church at Kellnersville. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the Husar funeral parlors in Kellnersville. Born April 10, 1864, in the town of Cooperstown, Mr. Opichka spent his life as a farmer. His farm was located three miles soutwest of Maribel. He retired five years ago and moved into Maribel. Mr. Opichka was married on September 11, 1891 to Mary Vesely, who survives. He was a member of the Z.C.R.J. of Rosecrans. Those who survive besides his widow include four daughters, Mrs. Otto Spevachek, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Ernest Prithernow, Milwaukee; Mrs. William Pelishek, Denmark; and Mrs. John Dworachek, Brillion; three sons, Charles and Joseph of Milwaukee and William on the home farm; a brother, Frank of Maribel; and six grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 21, 1936 P. 2 (Note: Birth year doesn't match the stone)
DIXIE ANN OSWALD Dixie Ann Oswald, 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Oswald, Kellnersville, died Saturday morning as a result of a car-bicycle accident. 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 Rt. Rev. Msg. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Dixie Ann was born Sept. 9, 1963, daughter of Daniel and Dawn Menchal Oswald. She was a third grade student at St. Joseph Catholic School. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funereal home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon until the time of service on Tuesday. Wake services will be at the funeral home at 7:30 o'clock Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 11, 1972
MARTHA OSWALD Martha M. Oswald, age 95, formerly of 12722 Highway T, Maribel, died Saturday night Dec. 15, 2007, at Rivers Bend Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Martha was born July 29, 1912, in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late John and Annie Hausner Oswald. Martha helped on the home farm and enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kellnersville. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister-in-law: Wencil Oswald, John Oswald, Raymond Oswald, Henry "Sam" Oswald, Charles (Anna) Oswald; one sister and brother-in-law: Emma (Frank) Havlovitz; one niece: Shirley Oswald; two nephews: Milton (Rose) Oswald and Allen Havlovitz. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville. Sr. Geri Krautkramer will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery Kellnersville. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. Martha's family would like to express a sincere appreciation to the staff of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate care she received the past few months. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 17, 2007 ******* (29 Jul 1912/15 Dec 2007/SSDI)
STEPHEN PANOCH Stephen Panoch, 60, lifelong resident of the county, died Tuesday evening at his farm home in the town of Kossuth, near Kellnersville, from heart disease. Funeral arrangements have been set for Friday morning, 9:15 at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 the Rev. Frank Svatek will offer a requiem mass for the deceased in the St. Joseph Catholic church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Panoch was born Sept. 16, 1884, in the town of Franklin. In 1920 he took as his bride Ludmilla Kerka, and they settled on the farm in Kossuth where he died. Survivors besides the wife are a brother, James of Mishicot, and three sisters, Mrs. John Skarvan and Mrs. Charles Rose, both of Kellnersville, and Mrs. Joseph Vesely of Manitowoc. The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 1 p.m., Thursday. Mr. Panoch belonged to the Holy Name society, and members will recite the rosary at 8 o'clock Thursday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 27, 1944 P.3
JOHN PECH John Pech, a well known resident of the town of Kossuth, died at his home there yesterday, aged 35 years. Mr. Pech had been ill for some time. Decedent is survived by a widow and three children, his father, one brother and three sisters. The funeral will be held at Kellnersville tomorrow from the Catholic church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 08, 1915, Page 7 ********** KELLNERSVILLE John Pech, a resident of Francis Creek, died at his home on Monday. He is survived by a widow and four brothers and sisters. The funeral services were held from the Catholic church here on Wednesday. Rev. Braun performed the last sad rites. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 14, 1915, Page 4 ********** MELNIK A number from here attended the funeral of the late John Pech held last Wednesday from the late home near Francis Creek with interment at Kellnersville. Mr. Pech was about 35 years of age and is survived by a wife and four children. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family in their sad bereavement. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 18, 1915, Page 4
JOSEPH PECH From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1901: Death yesterday morning in Town Kossuth of Joseph Pech of consumption. He was born in Kossuth on 06 Oct. 1875 and is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning.
MARIE PEROUTKA Name: Peroutka, Mary D.: 5/22/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 71 Yrs. B.P.: Bohemia D.P.: Koss. Mtwc. Cem.: Koss. Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's wife Pg. #: v.1 p.285
VACLAV PEROUTKA Name: Peroutka, Wencl D.: 6/24/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 83 Yrs. B.P.: Bohemia D.P.: Koss. Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. J. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.286
MARY PHILIP Mrs. John Philip, 76, nee Mary Krummel, died last night at the Holy Family hospital. She had been brought to the hospital a week ago from the farm home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville and at 9:30 at the St. Joseph's Catholic church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Philip was born in Bohemia in 1868 and when a child accompanied her parents to this county. In 1885 she was married to John Philip and they located on a farm near Menchalville. Survivors are the husband; son, Joseph on the home farm; daughter, Mrs. George Feit of this city; brother, Joseph of Franklin; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Chupita of Menchalville, Mrs. Albwert Svacina of Grimms; six grandchildren and five great-granchildren. She was a member of the Rosary society of the St. Joseph's congregation and the members will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 11, 1945 P.2
CATHARINE PINGER Name: Pinger, Catharine D.: 5/19/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 10 Yrs. B.P.: Franklin D.P.: Franklin Mtwc. Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's Daughter Pg. #: v.1 p.285
JOHN C. PINGER Funeral services for John Pinger, 79, of Kellnersville, who died Wednesday, were at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. The Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, of which Mr. Pinger was secretary-treasurer of the local branch for 40 years, formed an honor guard at the service with Joseph Walsh, state president, and Carl Rebech, state organizer, in charge. (Pallbearers omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 20, 1960 page 9
KAREL PINGER From Der Nord Westen, 05 July 1906: Death in Kellnersville on Tuesday last week of elderly Carl Pinger, one of the most prominent farmers of that area. The deceased, who enjoyed the highest reputation in that town and who represented it for many years on the County Board of Supervisors, leaves a widow and 6 children. The funeral was held Thursday from the Catholic Church in Kellnersville. ******** CHARLES PINGER DIES Demise of Former County Board Member Occurs at Kellnersville Charles Pinger, a prominent farmer of Kellnersville is dead at his home at an advanced age, the demise having occurred on Tuesday. The decedent was a member of the Manitowoc county board of supervisors for a number of years and was identified with the early life of commonwealth in which he was a resident. He was affiliated with the Catholic Knights and the obsequies were in charge of that lodge at the funeral which occurred from the Catholic church at Kellnersville today. He is survived by his widow and six children. Manitowoc Daily Heraldn, Thursday, June 28, 1906, Page 4
KATRINA PINGER (d. 1937) DIES AT AGE OF 90 YEARS Mrs. Catherine Pinger Sr. To Be Buried On Wednesday Ill only ten days, Mrs. Catherine Pinger Sr., 90, died Saturday at the home of her son, John Pinger at Kellnersville. In spite of her advanced age, Mrs. Pinger had been active and in good health until ten days ago. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 am from the Pinger home and at 10 o’clock from the St. Joseph’s church at Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Pinger, nee Catherine Reindl was born in Europe in 1847 and came to America with her parents when she was eight years old. In 1865 she was married to Charles Pinger. After their marriage the couple moved to Chicago where they lived for three years before returning to this county to operate a farm in the town of Franklin. Mr. Pinger died in 1906. Mrs. Pinger is survived by one son, John of Kellnersville and Mrs. Emma Feuerstein, Mrs. George J. Augustine and Mrs. Walter Trost of Manitowoc, one brother, Frank Reindl of Manitowoc, 29 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 1, 1937
WENCEL PINGER Name: Pinger, Wencel D.: 3/18/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: Ca. 5 Yrs. B.P.: Franklin D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. J. Maly Spouse: F.: Charles Pinger M.: Catharine Pinger Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's Son Pg. #: v.1 p.288
ANNA RADEJ Manitowoc County Death Records. v. 6 p.102 Annie Radj Former names: Annie Krch White Female Occupation Housekeeper Age 25 years Father: Frank Krch b. Bohemia Mother: Josephine Krch b. Bohemia Husband: John Radej b. September 1873 Rockland Manitowoc Cty. Died Aug. 19, 1898 10 p.m. Illness 5 days/Place of death Franklin Cause of Death Hemmorage/anemia It is apparent that she died shortly after the birth of her son. Her unnamed son died several days later.
PETER RADEJ/RADEY P. RADEY, 83, RESIDENT HERE 60 YEARS, DEAD (name and date of paper unknown) Peter Radey, aged 83 years, a resident of Manitowoc county for over sixty years and who drove teams of oxen here with grain and other farm produce from the farm near Kellnersville, passed away yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard Stangel, five miles this side of Kewaunee. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at ten o'clock from the Catholic church at Kellnersville with interment there. Mr. Radey came to this country when a young man of 23 years and has always resided here. For the past few years he has been living a retired life at the various homes of his children. Two daughters, Mrs. Stangel of Kewaunee and Mrs. Emil Kuenzel(sic) of Milwaukee and four sons, Joseph of Two Rivers, John, Montana, Emil, Green Bay and Frank, Route 6 Manitowoc, survive.
ANNA RAMEKER Mrs. Joseph J. Rameker, 80, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since June 1. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Kellnersville. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Anna Korinek was born June 23, 1887, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dufek Korinek. She was married Oct. 10, 1905, to Joseph J. Rameker and the couple farmed in the Town of Cooperstown until retiring in 1937. The farm was taken over by a son, Victor, and the couple moved to a home nearby. They observed the 50th anniversary of the wedding in 1955. Mr. Rameker died in February of 1956. Mrs. Rameker was a member of St. Joseph Church Rosary Society. Surviving her are two sons, Edwin, of Rt. 1, Maribel, and Victor, of Rt. 2, Cato, a daughter, Mrs Charles (Ludmila) Havlovitz, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, three brothers, Louis, of Rt. 1. Whitelaw, Joseph, of Rt. 2, Cato. and Edward, of Milwaukee, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by members of the Rosary Society and at 8 p.m. by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek and members of the parish. Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, January 21, 1975 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EDWIN J. RAMEKER Edwin J. Rameker, 67, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 11 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. Rameker was born Oct. 9, 1906, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Joseph J. and Anna Korinek Rameker. He was employed as a carpenter for the former Mike Yindra Builders for 30 years and later for Burger Boat Co. Inc., of Manitowoc until his retirement. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 849 and the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include a brother, Victor, of Rt. 2, Cato, a sister, Mrs. Charles (Ludmila) Havlovitz, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A Holy Name Rosary will be at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday and a wake service at 8:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter Monday, April 8, 1974 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
DENNIS REEDY Dennis Reedy, 82, formerly of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Friday morning at San Luis Manor Convalescent Home, Green Bay. 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 Very Rev. Msg. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reedy was born Feb. 20, 1890, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Patrick and Margaret O'Brien Reedy. He married Nora O'Neil Nov. 14, 1917, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The couple farmed in the Town of Cooperstown. His wife preceded him in death Nov. 13, 1970. Survivors include three sons, Joseph, of Rt. 1, Maribel, Gordon, of De Pere and Raymond, of Green Bay; two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Helen) Pansier, of Rt. 1, De Pere, and Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Heraly, of Rt. 1, New Franken; three brothers, William, of Denmark, Patrick, of Manitowoc and Ambrose, of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Michael (Helen) Keehan Sr., of Denmark and Mrs. James (Agnes) Heehan, of Milwaukee; 31 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Mary Weisnicht, two infant daughters, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of service Monday. The Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. and Wake service at 8 p.m. Sunday by the Father Schneider. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 1, 1972
CATHERINE REINDL Name: Reindl, Catherine D.: 7/3/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 4 Yrs. 6 Mo. B.P.: Franklin D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. J. Maly Spouse: F.: Joseph Reindl M.: May Reindl Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's Daughter Pg. #: v.1 p.287
JOSEPH REINDL Name: Reindl, Joseph D.: 7/15/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: Few Days B.P.: Franklin, Mtwc. Co. D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: Joseph Reindl M.:Mary Mazanec Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.249
KATERINE REINDL Mrs. Reindl, one of the pioneer residents of the county, was called to the great beyond last Monday morning at 11 o’clock. The funeral was held last Wednesday at St. Joseph’s church and was largely attended. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 29, 1917, Page 4
MARKETA REINDL From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1897: Death Tues. last wk. in Town Franklin, of Mrs. Mathias Reindl at the age of 79.
MARY REINDL Name: Reindl, Mary D.: 6/17/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Franklin, Mtwc. D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: Joseph Reindl M.: Mary Mazanec Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.248
VACLAV REINDL From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1901: Death Thurs. morning last week in Kellnersville following a long illness of 58-yr. old Wenzel Reindl. The deceased, who had lived in Kellnersville a long time, leaves a family.
ALOIS REITMEIER Name: Reitmeier, Alois D.: 8/24/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 3 Mo. 11 Days B.P.: Franklin D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. J. Maly Spouse: F.: Alexander Reitmeier M.: Mary Reitmeier Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.250
JOHN REMIKER John M. Remiker, 83, of Kellnersville, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Remiker was born March 20, 1889, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Martin and Mary Pivonka Remiker. He married Julia Sauer May 26, 1919, at St. Joseph Church, Kellnersville. The couple operated the Remiker homestead farm until 1952 when they moved to Kellnersville. Mr. Remiker was also employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for seven years prior to his retirement. His wife preceded him in death in 1959. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday until the time of service Monday. A Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday by Msgr. Schneider at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 20, 1973
ANNA REZACH MRS. REZAT (sic), 78, DIES LAST EVE. Funeral Saturday At Church In Kellnersville Mrs. Anna Rezat, 78, pioneer resident of the town of Franklin, died last night at the home of her sister Mrs. Flegler in the village of Kellnersville. She had resided there since the death of her husband. Burial will be Saturday at 9 a.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic church at Kellnersville. The deceased, whose maiden name was Anna Strnad, was born in Bohemia and came to this country when a girl of 13 years. She was married here 50 years ago to Joseph Rezat who died 13 years ago. Four sons, Matt of Elgin, James of Milwaukee, Charles, Two Rivers, Louis of San Antonio, Texas, three daughters, Mrs. James Krall, Mrs. George Fehring, and Mrs. H. Olson, all of Antigo, three sisters, 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive. The remains are at the Husar and Wachal undertaking parlors at Kellneersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 7, 1933 P.2
ANNA ROUS From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1909: Death Thursday last week of 60-year old Mrs. Rouse in Menchalville in this county from burns she suffered a few weeks ago when her residence caught fire. She leaves her husband and 6 children.
THERESA B. SAUER Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa B. Sauer, 99, a former Menchalville resident, who died Tuesday morning, August 13, at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer and Rev. Tom Wojciehoski will be con-celebrants at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. A Daughters of Isabella, Denmark, rosary will be 4 p.m., a prayer service by Father Reimer will be at 7 p.m. and a rosary by the Rosary Society will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times-Reporter, Wed., 14 Aug. 1985, page 3
WENCEL SAUER (d. 1963) Wencel B Sauer, 88, formerly of the Town of Franklin, died Friday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital. Mr. Sauer was born July 8, 1874, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sauer. He married Mary Bergel in 1900. She died in 1906. He operated a farm in the Town of Franklin until 1957. He was a 50-year member of the ZCBJ Lodge No 221 of Menchalville. Among survivors are two daughters, Mrs. John Sleger of Menchalville and Mrs. Francis Bersch of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and 12 great grand- children. Two sons preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 18, 1963
EMMA SAUR Mrs. Emma Saur, 78, a former Kellnersville resident, died Thursday evening at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for four years. 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 Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Saur, nee Emma Novy, was born Oct. 22, 1892, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Oswald Novy. She was married to Joseph Saur Nov. 22, 1916, at St. Joseph Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin until retirement in 1949. Mrs. Saur was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church and also a member of the Catholic Knights Branch 114 of Kellnersville. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1952. Survivors include two sons, Edward and Leonard of Kellnersville; two brothers, Victor of Branch and Arthur of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Petska of Kellnersville and Mrs. Adolph Schenian of Francis Creek and two grandsons. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. and a Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. by the Rosary Society and the Catholic Knights. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 26, 1971
KATHARINA SCHARDA Name: Scharda, Katharina D.: 10/18/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Franklin, Mtwc. Co. Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: Mathias Scharda F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.249
ANTON SCHLEIS Funeral services for Anton Schleis, Franklin farmer who died Thursday morning, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Huser fuenral home in Kellnersville and at 9:30 at St. Joseph's Catholic church, the Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Kellnersville and the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 11, 1947 P.2
JOSEPH SCHLIES Joseph Schlise (sic), 68, died Sunday at his home in the village of Kellnersville. He had been ill four months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:45 a.m., from the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 10 o'clock from St. Joseph's church, the Rev. Joseph Kolisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schlise was born in Kossuth in 1870 and 46 years ago married Miss Rose Wanek. They located on a farm in Kossuth. Twelve years ago they moved to Kellnersville. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, and was a well know musician. For years he played with Novy's band. Survivors are the widow; one son, Anton of Menchalville; two daughters, Mrs. Emil Schenian of Melnik, Mrs. Norman Strouf of Kellnersville; three brothers, Frank of Casco, John of Branch, James of Four Corners; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 20, 1939 P. 2 ******* (Note: He is Joseph Schleis in the marriage pages)
ANNA SCHUSTER Name: Schuster, Anna D.: 12/17/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 14 Yrs. B.P.: Kossuth Mtwc. Co. D.P.: Kossuth Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Frank Schuster M.: May Schuster Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's Daughter Pg. #: v.1 p.288
MICHAEL SEBESTA Name: Sebesta, Michael D.: 11/3/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1877 Sex: MW Age at Death: 80 Yrs. B.P.: Bohemia D.P.: Franklin Mtwc. Co. Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.250
CATHERINE SHEBESTA Mrs. James Shebesta, 65, 3865 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif., died Tuesday afternoon at a hospital there. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Shebesta, nee Katherine Novy, was born Sept. 19, 1904, at the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Oswald Novy. She was married to James Shebesta Sept. 14, 1926, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed at Menchalville until 1946 and then moved to Francis Creek. They have resided at Los Angeles since 1952. Mrs. Shebesta was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek, member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and a member of the Catholic Knights Branch 114 of Kellnersville. Survivors include her husband; three brothers, Joseph and Arthur of Los Angeles and Victor of Branch; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Saur of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert Petska of Kellnersville, and Mrs. Adolph Schenian of Francis Creek, and nieces and nephews. A brother, Frank, and a sister, Mrs. Edwin Ewen, preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where a wake service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 21, 1970
AMELIA SHIMEK Mrs. Norman "Pat" (Amelia B. "Dolly") Shimek, age 77, of 513 Pine St., Kellnersville, died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Dolly was born on March 3, 1930, at Menchalville, daughter of the late John and Emma (Oswald) Schultz. She attended local schools in Menchalville. On May 28, 1949, Dolly was married to Norman "Pat" Shimek at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Dolly retired from the Mirro Company in 1992. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville Senior Center, and the Kellnersville Betterment Association. Dolly enjoyed baking for her family and friends, especially rolls and kolaches, cooking, gardening and playing bean bag at the Kellnersville Village Park. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Emma Schultz; one son: Glenn Shimek; one son-in-law: Terry Grimm; one sister: Maureen Stradal; one brother: Gordon Burish; one brother-in-law: Floyd Shimek; and one sister-in-law: Mary Ellen Shimek. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, 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 Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until noon. There will be a parish prayer service on Thursday at the funeral home at 7 p.m. led by Sister Geri Krautkramer. A special thank you to the Kellnersville First Responders and the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center staff for the compassionate care shown to Dolly during her illness this past week. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 12, 2008
DARYL SHIMEK Daryl Shimek, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shimek, of Kellnersville, died Sunday morning as the result of a car-truck accident in Kellnersville. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. John Koprowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Daryl was born May 10, 1955, at Kellnersville, son of Floyd and Mildred Serwe Shimek. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School, Kellnersville, and was a junior at Reedsville High School. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America and Reedsville Pep Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 31, 1972
EDWIN SHIMEK Edwin (Tacky) Shimek, 68, of Kellnersville, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 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 Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Shimek was born June 25, 1903, at Kellnersville, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Reindl Shimek. He married Alvina Fogeltanz Sept. 22, 1926. He was a livestock dealer for many years and had been employed by the Bechtel corp. at Two Creeks Nuclear Plant for the past three years, retiring March 4, 1971. Mr. Shimek was a member of the Laborers Local No. 1067 and the ZCBJ Lodge No. 221 of Menchellville. Surivors include his wife, three sons, a brother, Louis, of Kellnersville, a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Kohlbeck, of Southfield, Mich., and 13 grandchildren. A brother, Leonard, and a grandson, Glenn, preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where a Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 9, 1971
LEONARD SHIMEK Leonard (Chick) Shimek, 66, of Wayside, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:5? a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Shimek was born April 8, 1905, at Kellnersville, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Reindl Shimek. He married Genevieve Pech June 30, 193?, at Manitowoc. Mr. Shimek was a livestock dealer and former meat market operator at Wayside. He was well known as a basketball and baseball player in the Kellnersville area in the 1920 and early 1930's. He was a member of the Wayside-Morrison Lions Club and the Wayside Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.), two brothers, Edwin and Louis of Kellnersville, a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Hohlbeck of Southfield, Mich., and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 7, 1971
CHARLES SKARDA CHAS. SKARDA, 5, DIES AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS An illness of only two weeks duration and which developed into pneumonia yesterday morning claimed the life of five year old Charles, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skarda of Kellnersville, death occurring at the family home. The parents and neighbors were prostrated by the death as the boy’s condition was not regarded as being particularly serious until the pneumonia developed. The boy was born on February 28, 1926 and in addition to his parents is survived by four brothers, (private), all of Kellnersville. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning, May 4, at 9 o’clock from the St. Joseph’s church. Interment will take place at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 2, 1931
MARY SKARDA Mrs. Frank Skarda Sr., 85, of Kellnersville, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient since Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10:15 am Saturday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Skarda, nee Mary Pinger, was born July 24, 1882, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Reindl Pinger. She was married to Mr. Skarda Oct. 24, 1911, at St. Joseph Church and the couple observed its 55th wedding anniversary in 1966. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin until retirement 27 years ago and then moved to Kellnersville. She was a member of the Rosary Society. Survivors include the husband, four sons, Frank and Leonard, of Kellnersville, Edward of Manitowoc, 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, a brother and three sisters preceded in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3pm. Friday, where the parish Rosary will be recited at 7 pm and at 8pm by the Rosary Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 2, 1967
ROBERT SKARDA Robert Eugene, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skarda Jr. of Kellnersville, died last night at a Milwaukee hospital. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, (private), paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skarda Sr., of Kellnersville; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Carolina Meyer of Whitelaw. Funeral services will be held at 8:30am Friday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 9 o’clock at the St. Joseph church, Kellnersville, with burial in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2pm Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 22, 1948, page 2
EMMA SKARVAN DEATH COMES AS RELEASE FROM ILLNESS Death came as a release from suffering after two years of illness to Mrs. John Skarvan, well known resident of Kossuth, at 6 o'clock this morning. The funeral will be held Thursday morning with services at St. Joseph's Catholic church at Wellnersville, the Rev. Rous officiating. Burial will be made at the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Skarvan was 41 years of age, having been born at Cooperstown, February 21, 1881. Since her marriage she has made her home on a farm in the town of Kossuth. She is survived by her husband, four sons, Frank, Joseph, Thomas and Victor and two daughters, Viola and Ceceila. Two brothers, Charles Frelich of Green Bay, and Joseph Frelich of Maribel and one sister, Mrs. Frank Shimon of Kossuth, also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, May 1, 1922 P.4
MARY SKARVAN Mrs. Mary Skarvan, 75, former Kellnersville resident, died Friday noon at Fairhills Rest Home, Rosecrans, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Frank Svatek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former May Panoch was born in the town of Franklin on Aug. 7, 1890, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Panoch, and in 1905 was married to Albert Janda. He died in 1920. In 1923 she was married to John Skarvan and the couple farmed in the town of Kossuth until retirement in 1943. The couple then moved to Kellnersville where Mr. Skarvan died in 1945. Mrs. Skarvan was a member of the Rosry Society of the parish church for more than 30 years. Surviving her are two step daughters, Mrs. Edward Ledvina Jr., of Maribel and Mrs. Wilbert Vetter of Manitowoc; four step-sons, Frank and Joseph of Manitowoc, Thomas of Minnesota and Victor on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Vesely of Manitowoc; 12 gradnchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, Clarence Janda, died in 1935. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:15 p.m. Sunday by the Rosary Society and at 8 p.m. Sunday by Father Svatek. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, November 19, 1955 P. 15
GEORGE SLADKY GEO. SLADKY, CO. PIONEER, DIES AT SHOTO George Sladky, pioneer settler of Manitowoc county and for years interested in operation of the Shoto flour mill, died at his home at Shoto Thursday at the advanced age of 74 years. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 from St. Joseph's church at Kellnersville. Mr. Sladky was born in Bohemia June 23, 1850, coming to America as a boy of four years with his family which located on a farm in Kossuth where he spent most of his life. Twenty-three years ago Mr. Sladky became interested in the Shoto mill and with his son-in-law and since that time had made his home there. He is survived by his aged wife and four children, Mrs. Anna Holly of Shoto, Mrs. Stephen Dvorak, of Two Rivers, Frank Sladky of Shoto and Wenzel Sladky of Oshkosh. One son Joseph died at Shoto six years ago. One brother Joseph resides at Francis Creek and nine grandchildren and six great grand- children also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 8, 1924 P. 2
MARIE SLADKY From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904: Death Mon. of Mrs. Thomas Sladky at the advanced age of 78. She was an old settler in our county, living 45 yrs. in Town Kossuth before moving to Manitowoc 7 yrs. ago. The funeral was held yesterday in Kellnersville.
TOMAS SLADKY The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Sladky, tenth (sic) street, died Sunday. The child was three years old and had been ill for two weeks. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 10, 1901, p. 1 ******** (NOTE: Wenzel Sladky is on the Manitowoc twp. 1900 census Ward 4 p.17a with a child Thomas W. b. Feb. 1900. Wenzel d. 1903 and is in Evergreen cem. as he was moved there in Oct. 1937. Despite the dates on the stone, I believe this is the child in the obituary, the stone may have been made later and the wrong years were put on it, the months and days match.)
ANNA (MENCHAL) SLEGER (information sent in by family researcher, see contrib page) Mrs. Anna Sleger, age 98, formerly of Kellnersville, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning April 6, 1995, at Shady Lane Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 10, 1995, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with Sr. Marlene Greatens as Homilist. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. The former Anna Menchal was born September 26, 1896, in Menchalville, daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine Hynek Menchal. She attended public school in Menchalville. On August 18, 1914, she was married to Jacob Sleger at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed in the town of Kossuth until 1950 when they moved to Kellnersville. Mr Sleger preceded her in death on May 31, 1979. Over the years Anna worked at Polifka's and Kubsch's Restaurants as a waitress and baker. She was a member of Kellnersville Homemakers, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and the Church's Rosary Society. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-laws, one son-in-law, seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law. She was preceded in death by her daughter Marcella Sindelar, one grandson, Dr. Ronald Sindelar, one greaat-grandson, Todd Michael Meissen, a grandaughters husband, Raymond Meissen, one sister, Mary Remiker, one brother, Joseph Menchal. Friends may call at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The Rosary Society will pray the rosary at 10:15 a.m. Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville assisted the family with the funeral arrangements.
ANNA S. SLEGER Mrs. Frank J. Sleger, 87, of Greenstreet, Rt. 1, Maribel, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for two weeks. 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. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Sleger, nee Anna Doubek, was born July 7, 1885, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Wencel and Mary Swetlik Doubek. She was married to Frank J. Sleger June 27, 1906, at Greenstreet. Mr. Sleger preceded her in death in March of 1952. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son, Bernard, and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday until the time of service. Prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Friday evening by Msg. Heimann. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 7, 1973
FRANK SLEGER Frank Sleger, 77, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, and formerly of Kellnersville, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 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 Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Sleger was born April 21, 1893, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Matt and Barbara Feit Sleger. He married Blanch Schultz Oct. 13, 1913, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. She preceded him in death July 25, 1960. Survivors include three sons, Victor of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Raymond of Buffalo, N.Y., and James of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. George (Leona) Freimuth, of Kellnersville; three brothers, Jacob of Kellnersville, Edward of Manitowoc and William of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A daughter, Helen, four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 12, 1971 (Note: The b. date is apparently wrong in the obituary. It is 21 Mar. 1892 on the social society death index, 1892 on the tombstone and 21 Mar. 1892 in the microfiche births on this site)
JOSEF SOUKUP Name: Soukup, Joseph D.: 6/8/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 55 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Kossuth Mtwc. Co. Cem.: Franklin Mtwc. Co. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.248
KATHERINE SPURNEY Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Spurney, 62, of Rt. 2, Cato, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Spurney, nee Katherine Kubsch, was born Nov. 18, 1910, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Mathias and Josephine Naidl Kubsch. She was married to Edward Spurney June 24, 1931, at St. Joseph Church, Kellnersville. They farmed in the Town of Franklin. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include her husband and a son; three brothers, Edward and Victor, of Manitowoc and Clarence, of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Mayme) Konecny, Mrs. Anna Paul and Mrs. Earl (Olive) Schmitt, of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. Three brothers preceded her in death. There will be no visitation at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 8, 1973
ANNA STEDL Mrs. Joseph Stedl, Sr., 77, of Menchalsville, Rt. 2, Cato, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msg. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Stedl nee Anna Brey, was born Feb. 8, 1896, in the Town of Franklin, daugher of the late Michael and Augusta Raalz Brey. She was married to Joseph Stedl Oct. 7, 1913 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The couple operated the Stedl homestead farm, Town of Franklin, retiring in 1948. She was a member of the Menchalsville Sewing Club. Mr. and Mrs. Stedl would have observed their 60th wedding Anniversary in October of this year. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon and Tuesday until the time of service. Wake service will be at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 11, 1973
ANNIE STEDL Mrs. Matt (Annie) Stedl, 85, a former Wayside resident died Sunday afternoon at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. 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 Very Rev. Msg. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Stedl, nee Annie Mancoske, was born Mar. 21, 1888, in the Town of Morrison, Brown County, daughter of the late John and Catherine Utezman Mancoske. She was married to Matt Stedl June 28, 1910, at St. John Catholic Church, Morrison. The couple farmed in the Town of Morrison, moving to Wayside in 1946. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Her husband prededed her in death Jan. 8, 1958. Suvivors include two sons, Leonard, of Pulaski and Raymond, of Rt. 2. Cato; four daughters, Mrs. Stella Kubsch, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Joseph (Lila) Baumann, of Green Bay, Mrs. John (Marion) Jadodzinsky, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Kenneth (Lorraine) Johnson, of Appleton; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Catherine Stedl, of Denmark; a sister, Mrs. Mary Kettner, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; 40 grand-children an 54 great grandchildren. Two sons, John and Andrew, a brother, three step-brothers and a sister and a step-sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday by the Rosary Society and Wake service will be at 8. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 11, 1973
DOLORES STEDL Dolores J. Stedl, age 91, formerly of Whitelaw, died early on Thursday morning, Jan. 3, 2008, at Care Partners Assisted Living of Manitowoc. Dolores was born on May 29, 1916, in Spruce, daughter of the late George and Julia (Cavanaugh) Oswald. She grew up in Maple Grove, and attended schools in Manitowoc County. She married Walter Stedl Sr., on June 12, 1934, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1987. Dolores and Walter owned and operated Stedl's Bar in Menchalville, and Dolores drove school bus for Brandt Buses. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kellnersville, the Menchalville Homemakers, and the Whitelaw Senior Citizens. Dolores enjoyed playing cards and crocheting. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband: Walter Stedl Sr.; one son: James Stedl; one grandson: Joseph Stedl; one brother: Leroy Oswald; and three sisters: Mildred Schadrie; Eileen Schroeder; and Evelyn Vieaux. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Rallen Stencil will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville from 3 until 7 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, and again at church from 10 a.m., until the time of service at 11 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 5, 2008
GEORGE STEDL George Stedl one of the progressive farmers of our town was summoned to eternal rest and was buried in the Catholic cemetery at Kellnersville Tuesday A.M. He is survived by a wife and large family, also brothers and sisters. Manitowoc Pilot, Notes from Franklin, April 4, 1912
WILLIAM J. STEDL Sp.-4 Stedl, 19, dies of Military Wounds MANITOWOC-Sp.-4 William J. Stedl, 19, combat infantryman with Co. B, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, died Monday in Vietnam as result of wounds received in a military action Sunday. Word of his death was delivered to his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pontzloff, Rt. 2, Greenleaf, Wednesday morning by an army officer from St. Norbert College, West DePere. Specialist Stedl had been in Vietnam since July 16, 1968, after completing preliminary training after enlistment in the Untied States Army. He received his basic training at Fort Campbell, Ky., after entering service Feb. 14, 1968, and additional training at Camp Polk, La. Stedl, a Reedsville High School 1967 graduate, distinguished himself during his junior and senior years of high school as a member of the track team. He was team captain in his senior years. He was top cross cuntry runner in the Little Nine Conference and a member of the school Lettermen's Club. Prior to entrance into service he worked at Ariens Co., Brillion. Specialist Stedl was born July 6, 1949, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Edwin Stedl and Mrs. Marie Gurklis Kitzerow Stedl. He also attended Wayside Grade School. Besides his mother and stepfather, he is survived by a brother, a stepbrother and two foster brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville will be in charge of the military funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1969 P. 1
KRISTINA STEEBER Mrs. Anton Steeber Sr., 77, formerly of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Tuesday afternoon at Maple Crest 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 Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Steeber, nee Kristina Hercik, was born Oct. 6, 1893, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Wencil and Anna Kalous Hercik. She came to the United States in 1913 with her sister and settled in Oshkosh. Prior to her marriage she was employed at Maple Crest Sanatorium, Whitelaw. She was married to Anton Steeber July 1, 1919, at Oshkosh. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth, residing there until 1966. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 25, 1966. Survivors include three sons, Anton Jr., of Manitowoc, Leo, of Rt. 2, Cato, and Joseph, of Rt. 1, Mishicot; two daughters, Mrs. Victor (Rose) Polifka and Mrs. Leonard (Helen) Sauer of Kellnersville; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hercik and Mrs. Anna Skopf, of Czechoslovakia, 11 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Four children preceded her in death in infancy, also four sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where a service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 6, 1971
STEPHEN STEFL WELL KNOWN CATO MAN VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA Stephen Stefl, Blacksmith, Passes Away After a Brief Illness Stephen Stefl, a well known young man of Cato, owner of a blacksmith shop, died yesterday at the age of 31 years. Death was due to pneumonia from which he had been ill a short time. Decedent was a native of Reedsville, and is survived by his mother, with whom he made his home, one brother, Joseph of Taus and four sisters, Mrs. Jos. Remiker, Grimms; Mrs. Anton Nespor, Wayside; Mrs. John Nespor and Mrs. Peter Gosz, of Reedsville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 9, 1917
BEDRICH STRNAD Fred Sternd? of Kellnersville who at one time lived here died at that village last Sunday morning. News of his death was a shock to his friends as he was not ill at the time. The cause of death was apoplexy. Funeral services were held at the St. Joseph Catholic church on Tuesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 07, 1917, Page 4 ******* (Note: The name was real light and hard to read. I believe this is where this obit goes.)
MARGARETHA ANNA STRUKA Name: Struka Margaretha Anna D.: 3/19/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 92 Yrs. B.P.: Bohmemia D.P.: Kossuth Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: D. 3/15/1878? Pg. #: v.1 p. 284
FRANK J. SVATEK, REV. Enters Priesthood Ordination services at Green Bay Friday will bring into the Catholic priesthood the Rev. Frank J. Svatek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Svatek of Reedsville. He is the eighth member of the St. Mary Catholic parish at Reedsville to become a priest. The young man, who was born at Reedsville Sept. 4, 1906, attended the St. Mary parochial school at Reedsville, St. Norbert College, DePere, the St. Procopius seminary, Lisle, Ill, and the St. Francis seminary, Milwaukee. He will celbrate his first mass at St. Mary's church, Reedsville, March 29. A banquet is being arranged in his honor for that day. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 17, 1932 P. 1
ANTOINETTE SWETLIK Mrs. Andrew Swetlik, 76, a resident of the county for over 70 years, died last night at the home in the village of Kellnersville. She had been ill several months, following a stroke of apoplexy. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m., from the home and at 9:30 from the St. Joseph's Catholic church in Kellnersville. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Swetlik, nee Antoinette Novak, was born in Bohemia and when a girl accompanied her parents to this country. They located in Kossuth. In 1885 she was married to Mr. Swetlik and they located on a Kossuth farm near Kellnersville. Four years ago the couple moved to a home in the village, the farm being taken over by a son, Henry. Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Watzke of this city, Mrs. Walter Bruss of Maribel; son, Henry, of Kossuth; brother, Joseph Novak of Two Rivers. The body will be moved to the Swetlik home Sunday afternoon from the Husar undertaking parlors. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 28, 1939 P.4
BYRON SWETLIK Byron Swetlik, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Quirin Swetlik of Kellnersville, died this morning after being ill only one day. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at nine o'clock from the home and at 9:30 from the St. Joseph's Catholic church at Kellnersville, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. (Survivors edited for privacy) The body will be taken to the home Thursday morning from the Husar funeral parlors. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1944 P. 2
MATES SWETLIK From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1908: Mathew Swetlik, a well-known farmer residing near Kellnersville, died of a heart attack yesterday while in the shop of Jacob Wachal in Kellnersville. He had suffered with heart disease for a long time. The deceased, who was about 42, leaves a widow and 4 children as well as his elderly mother.
WENCEL SWETLIK Funeral services for Wencel Swetlik, 76, of Rt. 1 Whitelaw, who died Saturday, were at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. {Pallbearers omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 11, 1960, page 21
ANNA TISLER (d. 1918) The funeral of Anna Tisler, a little child of Jos. Tisler, was largely attended. Burial services were held at St. Joseph’s church last Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 08, 1918, Page 4 (in Menchalsville news section)
INFANT TISLER (d. 1918) The little infant son of Jim Tisler died a week ago last Monday. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph’s church, Kellnersville. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 20, 1918, Page 4 (in Menchalsville news section) ******** The birthdate for the Jim Tisler baby, or at least close.. his birth is announced in the Menchalsville section Wed. May 8, 1918 saying he was born last Saturday.
ABRAHAM TRUDEAU Abraham L. Trudeau, 80, of 422 N. Eighth St., Manitwooc, died Thursday at Maple Crest Sanatorium. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D.L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. He was born in Green Bay in 1874 and made his home in Manitowoc for many years. Prior to his retirement in 1940 he was employed by the Hamilton Mfg. Co., of Two Rivers. His wife, the former Elizabeth Kelly, died in 1932. Surviving are a daughter in law, Mrs. Gilbert Trudeau of Green Bay, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 25, 1955 P.13
ROSE E. VALENTA FEIT (Feit is 2nd husband) Rose E. Feit, age 94, formerly of Kellnersville, died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Parkview Manor Nursing Home, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Monsignor Robert Gulig will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Rose was born Nov. 8, 1908 at Rosecrans, daughter of the late John and Rose Snorek Sladkey. She was married to Albert Valenta Sr. on June 3, 1930 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1966. She then married Frank Feit on Oct. 17, 1970 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death Feb. 13, 1982. Rose enjoyed gardening, playing cards, square dancing, cooking and baking. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rosary Society and the Western Fraternal Life Association. Survivors include a daughter, three sons, 22 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, a son-in-law, step-children, a sister, step-grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her first husband: Albert Valenta Sr. in 1966; her second husband: Frank Feit on Feb. 13, 1982; a daugher: Dorothy Rabas; son-in-law : LeRoy Skarivoda; grandson: Gary Valenta; two brothers and sisters-in-law: William (Norma) Sladkey and John (Mary) Sladkey; four sisters and three brothers-in-law: Christina Sladkey; Helen and Frank Wranovsky; Tillie and Edwin Krish; and Anna and Ed Kralovetz; and a stepgranddaughter: Barbara Koeppel. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. to the time of service. A parish prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. led by Sister Marlene Greatens. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff of Harmony Home-Denmark, and Parkview Manor, Green Bay, for their care and compassion. From the Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, July 15, 2003
MARGARET WANISH Mrs. John Wanish, 81, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Shanda of Kellnersville. She had been ill about three months. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic church, the Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wanish, nee Margaret Wachal, was born in 1866 in Franklin and in 1884 was married to John Wanish, and they moved to a farm in Franklin. He died 14 years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Shanda of Kellnersville and Mrs. Edward Opichka of Manitowoc; two sons, Joseph of Maribel and John of Menchalville; two sisters, Mrs. Matt Shanda and Mrs. Joseph Malley; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wanish was a member of the Holy Rosary society and members will recite the rosary at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin October 6, 1947 P. 2
MARY WEBER Mrs. John Weber, 72, of Kellnersville, died at home Saturday evening following a stroke Friday. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Mary Remiker was born Aug. 22, 1891, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Pivonka Remiker. She was married to the late John Weber Nov. 10, 1919, at Kellnersville. They resided at Kellnersville for 17 years, then moved to a farm in the Town of Kossuth, retiring from farming in 1950 and moving in 1951 to Kellnersville. Mr. Weber died Oct. 30, 1960. Mrs. Weber was a member of St. Joseph Church Rosary Society. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Baumann of Kellnersville and Mrs. Richard (Elaine) Leiterman of Denmark; a brother, John M. Remiker of Kellnersville; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Mazanec of rural Cato; and six grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where there will be a Rosary by the Rosary Society at 7:15 o'clock this Monday evening and at 8 o'clock by Msgr. Kalisek and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 16, 1964 P. 5
MARIA AND MARGARETHA WELLNER From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1899: Hard times have visited Mr. Michael Wellner in Kellnersville. Thurs. morning last week his 70-yr. old mother, Mrs. John Wellner, was found dead in her bed. Her funeral was held on Sat. As if this were not enough, his 30-yr. old wife died Mon. leaving him with 5 small children. Her funeral took place yesterday morning. It goes without saying that Mr. Wellner has the sympathy of everybody.
JOSEPH WISNER (d. 1934) OLD RESIDENT DIES AT FARM Joseph Wisner Sr., 82, Is To Be Buried On Friday Joseph Wisner Sr., 82, a resident of the county for more than 60 years, died Tuesday afternoon at the farm home near Menchalville, in the town of Franklin. Mr. Wisner, who had been living a retired life on the farm now operated by his sons, was stricken with a cold last Friday from which complications developed. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic church in Kellnersville. The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1852 and at the age of 18 came to this country with his family, which located in Franklin. He was married in 1880 to Miss Catherine Havlovitz. They located on the homestead farm. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Wisner celebrated their golden wdding. Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. John Hill, Cato; two sons, George and Joseph, Menchalville; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body was removed to the home this afternoon from the Husar and Wachal funeral home, Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 19, 1934 P. 5
ADOLPH WOERFEL JR. DEATH ENTERS WOERFEL HOME, RAPIDS, FOR SECOND TIME WITHIN A WEEK Death entered the Adolph Woerfel home at Rapids last night for the second time within a week, claiming the week old child of Mr. Woerfel. A week ago Mrs. Woerfel died after giving birth to the babe which gave promise of living. The little one failed to survive, however, and passed away last night and will be laid by the side of its mother at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 06, 1915, Page 4 ********** The funeral of the late Mrs. Woerfel of Manitowoc took place here on Saturday morning at St. Joseph’s church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 11, 1915, Page 4
ANNA WOERFEL DEATH ENTERS WOERFEL HOME, RAPIDS, FOR SECOND TIME WITHIN A WEEK Death entered the Adolph Woerfel home at Rapids last night for the second time within a week, claiming the week old child of Mr. Woerfel. A week ago Mrs. Woerfel died after giving birth to the babe which gave promise of living. The little one failed to survive, however, and passed away last night and will be laid by the side of its mother at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 06, 1915, Page 4 ********** The funeral of the late Mrs. Woerfel of Manitowoc took place here on Saturday morning at St. Joseph’s church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 11, 1915, Page 4
ANTON J. YINDRA REASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES FOR WIFE, WHO SUFFERED INJURIES BUT GOT LOWEST AWARD OF DAMAGES, TO BE ASKED OF COURT Damages in the sum of $440 were awarded Anton Yindra and his wife, Frances Yindra against Frank Opichka by a jury in circuit court when heard the two actions joined in trial. Mrs. Yindra, who sued for injuries sustained in caving in of cistern which Opichka had the contract for, was given $215 while her husband, who sued for loss of services of his wife, was awarded $225. A motion for a ressessment of damages for Mrs. Yindra will be presented by her attorneys, Hougen & Brady, and if the court grants the motion the matter will be heard by a jury at the June term of court. Opichka, it was alleged, had the contract to build a cement cistern for Yindra. When water was turned into the cistern it caved in, Mrs. Yindra being injured in the disaster. It was claimed that she had sustained permanent injuries. She sued for $1,000 and her husband for $500. The case was given to the jury yesterday at noon and a verdict was returned at 4 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 27, 1916 P.8
JULIA YINDRA Mrs. Mike J. Yindra, 73, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Saturday morning at home of a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Yindra, nee Julia Korinek, was born Oct. 19, 1894, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dufek Korinek. She was married to Mr. Yindra Nov. 25, 1913, and the couple located in the Town of Cooperstown. She was a member of the Rosary Society. Surviving are her husband, two sons, three daughters, three brothers, Louis, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Joseph, of Rt. 2, Cato, and Edward, of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Anna Rameker, of Rt. 1, Maribel, 23 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary Society members will recite the Rosary and at 8:15 p.m. there will be the parish vigil. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 25, 1967 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
MICHAEL YINDRA Mike J. Yindra, 83, of Maribel, died Saturday evening at Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw. 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. Mr. Yindra was born Mar. 31, 1890, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Joseph and Anna Svatos Yindra. He married Julia Korinek Nov. 25, 1913, residing in the Town of Cooperstown. He was a retired building contractor and a pioneer polka band leader. He had his own band, known as the Mike Yindra Orchestra. His band was the first to broadcast over Radio Station WOMT. He was a member of the W.F.L.A. Lodge No. 114 of Rosencrans and a former member of the Master Builders and the Musicians Union Loca1. His wife preceded him in death Feb. 25, 1967. Survivors include two sons, three daughters, 23 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A parish wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter Monday, February 18, 1974 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JIRI YOUNG From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901: Death Sat. of the 7-yr. old son George of Kellnersville resident George Young, of pneumonia with burial on Mon.