FRANCES ALBRECHT DIES FRIDAY AT HOMESTEAD Mrs. Frances Albrecht Will Be Buried Monday Mrs. Frances Albrecht, 77, died Friday at the homestead in the town of Cooperstown, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the home and at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic church, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Maiden name of the deceased was Frances Karas. She was born in Bohemia in 1857. She came to the county in 1876 and was married in 1878 to Frank Albrecht. They located on a farm in Coopersotwn. Mr. Albrecht died three years ago. Mrs. Albrecht was a member of the Holy Rosary society. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Martin Kritek, Green Bay and Mrs. John Wanek, Maribel, a sister Mrs. Albert Kropacek, in Bohemia, 18 grand- children and five great grandchildren. The body was removed to the home this afternoon from the Husar and Wachal funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 10, 1934 P. 4 JOSEPH ALBRECHT Joseph Albrecht, 70, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Tuesday morning at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, where he had been a patient since Aug. 24. 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 will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Albrecht was born March 2, 1889, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Anton and Elizabeth Duchon Albrecht. He married Mary Reitinger June 16, 1914, at Cooperstown. They farmed in the Town of Cooperstown until their retirement in 1946. Mr. Albrecht was a member of the Catholic Knights, Branch 114, of Kellnersville and was a former clerk of the Greenstreet School for 20 years. Survivors include his wife; a son, Victor, of Rt. 1, Maribel; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Msgr. Joseph Kalesek and the Catholic Head Knights. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, September 3, 1968 P. 5
JOHN J. AUGUSTINE J.J. AUGUSTINE IS SUMMONED BY DEATH HERE Well Known Kellnersville Farmer Fails to Rally From Shock of Operation Stricken with an attack of acute appendicitis at his home at Kellnersville Saturday, and removed to the Holy Family hospital in this city where he underwent an operation that day, John J. Augustine, Kellnersville farmer, failed to rally from the shock and passed away yesterday. News of his death comes wholly unexpected. He was 49 years old. Mr. Augustine is survived by his wife and one daughter, Marie, aged 16. Three sisters, Mrs. Nic Engeldinger of this city, Mrs. W.F. Delsman of Linden, Oregon, and Mrs. Frank Blimmel of Francis Creek, also survive with four brothers, Charles of Manitowoc, Joseph of Minnesota, Anton of Nebraska and Frank of Whitelaw. Mr. Augustine was born near Kellnersville, February 12, 1878, and spent his entire life there, marrying Anna Muench 23 years ago, then taking residence on a farm where they have since lived. He was well known throughout the county as a prosperous farmer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 from St. Joseph’s church at Kellnersville, Rev. Father Rous officiating, and interment will take place at Kellnersville. Mr. Augustine was a member of the St. Joseph parish and of the Catholic Knights organization. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 21, 1927
ANTON BAUMANN Anton (Tony) Baumann, 57, of Kellnersville, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient four weeks. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl, uncle of Mr. Baumann, will officiate in a concelebrated Mass assisted by Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider, Msgr. Hubert Kleiber and the Rev. Richard Kleiber and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Baumann was born Nov. 4, 1914, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Frank and Sophia Pritzl Baumann. He married Agnes Weber Baumann May 9, 1964, at St. Jospeh Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He was chief maintenance man at Maple Crest Sanatorium and Nursing Home, Whitelaw, for 18 years. He was a member of the Kellnersville Betterment Assn. Survivors include his wife, two sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Frank and George, of Milwaukee and Norbert, of Branch; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Stark, of Milwaukee, Mrs Quirin Brey, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Russell Otto, of Rt. 1, Cato. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a wake services will be held at 8 p.m. by Msg. Schneider. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 30, 1972
FRANCES BAUMANN Mrs. Frances Baumann, 86, a former Kellnersville resident, died Tuesday 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 Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Baumann, nee Frances Sperl, was born Sept. 24, 1884, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Wenzel and Katherine Kirt Sperl. She was married to Joseph Baumann July 15, 1902, and the couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversay in 1952. Her husband preceded her in death March 8, 1954. Mrs. Bauman was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include two sons, Alvin of DePere and Joseph of Green Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Dan (Millie) Burkholz of Manitowoc; two sisters, Miss Tillie Sperl of Omaha, Neb. and Mrs. Julia King of Delaware, Md.; nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Three sons, a daughter, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Wednesday evening where a prayer service will be held at 8 o'clock and a Rosary will be recited by the Rosary Society at (no time listed). Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 28, 1971
ANGELINE BIELY Mrs. Charles Biely St., 65, of Menchalville, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 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 Very Rev. Msg. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Biely, nee Angeline Leiterman, was born Dec. 20, 1906, in the Town of Glenmore, Brown County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Schaetz Leiterman. She was married to Charles Biely July 5, 1928, at Milwaukee. The couple operated Biely's Bar at Menchalville for the past 27 yars. Mrs. Biely was a member of the Wester Fraternal Life of the ZCBJ Lodge No. 221 of Menchalville. Survivors include her husband, three sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Joseph, Wilbert and Robert of Denmark, a sister, Miss Eleanor, of Manitowoc and 16 grandchildren. A daughter, Judy, five brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday and after 4 p.m. Monday until the time of service on Tuesday. Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1972
CHARLES BIELY Charles Biely Sr., 71, of Menchalsville, Rt. 2, Cato, died Tuesday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msg. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Biely was born Apr. 10, 1902, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Anna Rous Biely. He married Angeline Leiterman July 5, 1928, at Milwaukee. The couple operated Biely's Bar at Menchalsville for 27 years. Mrs. Biely preceded him in death Feb. 13, 1972. He was a member of West Fraternal Life Assn., Lodge No. 221, of Menchalsville. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A daughter, Judy, and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of srvice. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 26, 1973
JOHN BOUBIN Name: Boubin, John D.: 10/25/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 sex: m/w Age at death: B.P.: D.P.: Franklin, Mtwc. Co. Cem: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: John Boubin M.: Johanne Boubin Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 290
AUGUSTA BREY Mrs. Michael Brey, 72, nee Augusta Raatz, died Wednesday afternoon at the farm home in Franklin following a three months illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 at the St. Josephs Catholic church, the Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemtery. Mrs. Brey was born in Germany in 1874 and came to this country at the age of 17 years. In 1894 she was married to Mr. Brey and they located on a farm in Franklin. Survivors are the husband; six daughters, Mrs. Joseph Stedl of Menchalville, Mrs. John Wolf, Mrs. John Heit and Mrs. T.J. Knoblock of Milwaukee, Mrs. Frank Kragel of Sheboygan and Mrs. Ralph Seigworth of Sawyer; five sons, Michael Jr., John and Quirin of Franklin, William of this city and Edward of Hartford, Conn.; two brothers, William of Brillion and Gustave of Eagle River; 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 6, 1947 P.2 (Note: b. 1875 on tombstone, 1874 in obit.)
ANNA MARIA BRUNNER From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1899: Death in Town Franklin Wed. last week of 58-yr. old Mrs. M. Bruno. She had been ill for a long time. The funeral took place Sat. ******** Mrs. M. Bruno died at her home in Franklin yesterday. Deceased was 58 years of age and had been ill for some time. Deceased was born in Germany and had been a resident of the county for a number of years. Funeral will be held Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, February 16, 1899 P.4 (NOTE: Despite the difference in the surname, I believe this is the same person in the obituary. The date, age and township match as well as the first initial of her husband's name)
GEORGE BRUNNER, REV. From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901: After a long illness the Rev. George Brunner died Sat. in Appleton. The deceased had been ill for about a year and a half, forcing him to give up his pastorate in Buchanan and go live with his sister in Appleton. He was born in Bohemia and reached the age of 54. The funeral was held yesterday morning in Kellnersville where a brother and several other relatives reside. ********** Back to the scene of his first pastorate, the remains of Father George Brunner were today brought, funeral services being held at Kellnersville this morning. The demise of Father Brunner occurred at Appleton Sunday and services were held there yesterday. He was born in Bohemia 54 years ago and came here some years ago, being appointed to the pastorate at Kellnersville, where he continued until going to Buchanan, Outagamie Co. Of late years he has been ill and made his home with a sister in Appleton. A brother resides at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 10, 1901, p. 1
AGNES CHARNEY Mrs. Emil Charney, 58, of Cooperstown, died at the home early today following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, with burial in St. Joseph cemetery. A funeral mass will be said at the St. Joseph Catholic church, Kellnersville, at 9 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Joseph Svatek officiating. She was born Agnes Sames in Czechoslovakia, in 1890 and came to this country when 15 years of age. In 1907 she was married to Mr. Charney and they located on a farm near Maribel. Nine years ago they moved to Greenstreet. Mr. Charney died five months ago. Surviving are a son, Victor of Cooperstown; two daughters, Mrs. Roland Malach of Denmark and Mrs. John McNellis of Cooperstown; sister, Mrs. Adolph Krezek of route 2, Manitowoc. Mrs. Charney was a member of the Apostolate of Suffering. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday, where the rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 12, 1949 P.2
EMIL CHARNEY Emil Charney, 70, retired Cooperstown farmer, died Thursday at a Green Bay hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 at St. Joseph church, Kellnersville, the Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Charney was born in Cooperstown in 1878 and in 1907 married Miss Agnes Sames. They located on a farm in the town and in 1940 moved to Greenstreet. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Roland Malach of Denmark and Vlasta at home; son, Victor on the home farm; brother, Joseph of Chicago; sister, Mrs. Anton Zeman of route 1, Maribel; and five grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Saturday noon, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 19, 1948 P.2
EVELYN L. CHARNEY Mrs. Evelyn L. Charney, age 74, of Maribel, entered her eternal life Tuesday morning, August 18, 1992. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 1992, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. James Feely officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. The former Evelyn Paicher(sic)was born October 9, 1917, in Cicero, Ill., daughter of the late Otto and Lucille Budweiser Taicher. She attended the Green Street School in the Town of Cooperstown. On August 30, 1939, she was married to Victor Charney, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed near Maribel for many years. He preceded her in death on March 14, 1973. She worked for Paragon Electric, Two Rivers, retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, its Rosary Society, and was president and correspondent for Western Fraternal Association Rosecrans Lodge No. 114, and was a member of the Wisconsin Czech’s and the Norman Czech’s, the Daughters of Isabella, Denmark, and the VFW Auxiliary Otto Oas Post No. 659 of Manitowoc. Survivors include, two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, 17 grandchildren and their spouses, 11 great grandchildren; one brother and four sisters-in-law, two sisters and one brother-in-law, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and Raymond Taicher, and one brother-in-law, Harold Friedenberger. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, on Friday, from 4-9 p.m., when the Rosary Society will pray the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name.
VICTOR CHARNEY Victor E. Charney, 55, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died early Wednesday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday 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. Charney was born Aug. 23, 1917, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Emil and Agnes Samis Charney. He married Evelyn Taicher Aug. 30, 1939, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They farmed in the Town of Cooperstown. He was employed many years as a mechanic at Eis Implement Co., Mishicot, until his recent illness. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home ater 4 p.m. Thursday until the time of service Friday. Wake service will be at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 14, 1973
ANN CHASENSKY Mrs. Raymond Chasensky, 42, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 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 Rev. E.A. Radey of Manitowoc will be celebrant of the solemn requiem high Mass, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek of Kellnersville deacon and the Rev. Leo Schmitt of Whitelaw subdeacon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Chasensky, the former Anne Kopidlansky, was born March 23, 1923, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of Albert and Mary Radey Kopidlansky. She attended St. Patrick School at Maple Grove and was married at St. Patrick Church to Raymond Chasensky March 3, 1943. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. Surviving are the husband, three daughters (private), parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kopidlansky, of Kellnersville; four sisters, Mrs. Norbert Geiger, of rural Brillion, Mrs. Isadore Brandl and Mrs. Elmer Reindl, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Leonard Denor, of Rt. 2, Cato; five brothers, Frank and Albert of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Victor, of New York City, Edward of Chicago and Paul, of Rt. 2, Cato, and the maternal grand father, John Radey, of Rt. 2, Cato. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thrusday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1965 P.20
MARY ROSE CHERNEY (d. 1955) Private burial services for Mary Rose, three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Cherney of Menchalsville, who died late Friday afternoon at the home, were held Saturday afternoon at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery at Kellnersville. The Rev. Frank Svalek officiated at rites for the infant who had been ill since birth. A Mass of the Angels for the baby will be offered at 8 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church at Kellnersville. Survivors besides the parents are a half-sister, and a half-brother (Survivors omitted for privacy.) at home; the maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur F. Perrodin Sr., of Manitowoc and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Rose Shimek of Kellnersville. The mother is the former Jean Pervodin of Manitowoc. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Saur Funeral Home of Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 23, 1955 P. 11
RICHARD J. CHERNEY Richard (Dick) Cherney, 20, a student at Wisconsin State University, Oshkosh, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Cherney, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Saturday evening at Mercy Hospital, Oshkosh. 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 Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Cherney was born April 23, 1951, in the Town of Franklin, son of Jerome Cherney and the late Helen Sleger Cherney. he was a graduate of Reedsville High School in 1969 and was a member of the school varsity basketball team. He was enrolled as a junior at Wisconsin State University, Oshkosh, and had been employed part time at Johnson Hills in Oshkosh for two years. Mr. Cherney was a member of the Catholic Knights Branch 114 of Kellnersville. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock by Father Kerscher and the Catholic Knights. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 7, 1971
ANNA DECKER (d. 1943) Mrs. Joseph Decker, 75, died this noon at the home in Menchalville. Mrs. Decker, nee Anna Panosh, was born in Prairie Du Chien, Wis., in 1866 and 59 years ago was married to Mr. Decker. They located on a farm in Franklin, which they operated since. Thirteen children were born to them, ten of whom survive. They are Mrs. Marie Humble, Emil, Mrs. Eleanor Callahan of Milwaukee, Edward of Marshfield, Sgt. Louis Decker of Hot Springs, Mrs. Clarence Blahnik, Mrs. Frank Lensmire of Kellnersville, Mrs. Anna Boehm of Taus, Anton of Powers, Mich., Joseph of Chippewa Falls. The widower, 28 grandchildren and four great grand- children also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9am from the St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, April 26, 1943
MARIE DECKER From Der Nord Westen, 23 Mar. 1905: Death in Kellnersville last week of 72-yr. old Mrs. Mary Decker, an old settler of our county. She leaves 2 sons and a daughter. The funeral was held Friday.
MARTIN DECKER Martin Decker, one of the pioneer residents of this vicinity, died at his home two miles east of here last Saturday. His death was not unexpected as he has been ill for the past few months. He is survived by a widow and several children. The funeral was held on Easter Monday at the St. Joseph’s church at Kellnersville and was largely attended. The local order of C.Z. B.B. J. of which he was a member, attended in a body. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 13, 1917, Page 4
MARY DECKER (d. 1946) Mrs. Martin Decker, 70, of 909 Chicago street, died Wednesday night at the Holy Family hospital of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 at the St. Josephs Catholic church in the village. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Decker, nee Mary Mazanec, was born in 1875 in Franklin and in 1893 was married to Martin Decker. They located on a Cooperstown farm. Mr. Decker died 29 years ago. Mrs. Decker moved to this city 12 years ago. She was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge of Menchalville. Survivors are a son, Emil of this city, five daughters, Mrs. Mary Kubsh, Mrs. Adam Siebold, Mrs. Edward Salta, Mrs. Frank Heran and Mrs. Elmer Hablewitz all of this city; sister, Mrs. Matt Mleziva of this city; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 31, 1946 P.2
OLIVE DRASNER (The following from the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, 1978) DRASNER Mrs. Olive Drasner, 82, formerly of Route 1, Whitelaw, died Friday evening at the home of a son and daughter-in-law in Minneapolis, Minn. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in Saur Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Drasner, nee Olive Ledvina, was born March 11, 1896, in Kellnersville, daughter of the late Lawrence and Catherine Rief Ledvina. She was married to Henry Drasner Oct. 26, 1927 in St. Joseph Church. He preceeded her in death April 13, 1965. She was a member of the Rosary Society at St. Joseph. In her early years, she was a piano instructor. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law. a sister, and four grandchildren. Six brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday until time of services. A wake service will be conducted 7:30 Monday by Msgr. Schneider. The Rosary will be recited by the Rosary Society Monday at 8 p.m.
ELIZABETH DUFEK Miss Elizabeth Dufek, 61, Dies After Heart Attack Miss Elizabeth Dufek, 61, of Menchalville, died at the Two Rivers hospital Wednesday following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph's church at Kellnersville, the Rev. Father Rous officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will be taken to the home of Emil Slager, Menchalville, today. The deceased was born in 1872 in the Town of Franklin. Survivors are five sister, Mrs. Jos. Korinek and Mrs. Emil Slager of Menchalville, Mrs. Anna Zak of Milwaukee, Mrs. Peter Stradal of Branch, and Mrs. John Berven of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 22, 1934 P.3 (NOTE: There is apparently no stone/obit indicates she is in this cemetery)
MARIE FAJFRDLIK KELLNERSVILLE The funeral of the late Mrs. Fiferlik(sic) took place on Thursday morning from the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Weber. Deceased was 84 years of age. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 26, 1915, Page 3
JAN FAJT KELLNERSVILLE’S OLDEST SETTLER DIES SUDDENLY AT AGE OF NEARLY A CENTURY. SON IS 75 John Fiet, the oldest settler of Kellnersville and probably the oldest living resident of the county, died suddenly at the home of his son there today, a victim of heart failure. Mr. Fiet, who had he lived three months more, would have celebrated the centennial anniversary of his birth, being 99 years and nine months old at the time of his death, suffered the fatal attack early this morning. Despite his advanced age Mr. Fiet had enjoyed remarkable health and yesterday and early today was up and about the house as usual, taking an interest in affairs and conversing with the family. He had not complained of illness but suddenly, without warning fell over and when assistance reached him, was dead. Born in Bohemia, Mr. Fiet came to America in his youth and more than sixty years ago located in Manitowoc county and for half a century was engaged in farming at Kellnersville. Of late years he had made his home with his son, John, at Kellnersville. One of Mr. Fiet’s sons is 75 years old. One son, Wenzel, is located at Marshfield and John resides at Kellnersville. Funeral arrangements have not been made but the burial will probably be held Monday at the Catholic church at Kellnersville. ********* Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lakatos and son, Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Sleger of Rapids attended the funeral of the late John Feit(sic) of Kellnersville, who died at the age of 99 years and 9 months, Mr. Feit being a grandfather of Mrs. Jos. Sleger and Mrs. Mike Lakatos. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 04, 1917, Page 1 ******** (NOTE: Fiet is English version of Fajt)
JOSEF FRISH Jos. Frisch, who had been seriously ill for sometime died at St. Vincent hospital at Green Bay. He is survived by a wife and two children, James and Mary of this place. One daughter died recently. He was 53 years of age and had lived in this vicinity most of his life, being a farmer until he recently retired. The funeral was held Thursday morning at the St. Joseph’s church at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 07, 1918, Page 2
MARY FRISH Mrs. Joseph Frisch (sic), 87, lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, died Friday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chizek in Reedsville. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Reedsville Funeral Home, 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. She was born Mary Vovachek in Franklin in 1867 and in 1887 was married to Joseph Frisch. They located on the homestead farm in the town. Her husband died 36 years ago. For the past 30 years she had resided with her daughter. Survivors are a son, Wencel of Menchalville; daughter, Mrs. Joseph Chizek of Reedsville; two brothers, Wencel of Menchalville and Joseph of Larrabee; sister, Mrs. George Havlovetz of Kellnersville; two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after Sunday noon, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, January 23, 1954 P. 15
WENCIL FRISH Wencil J. Frish, 88, of Kellnersville, died Monday evening at Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw. 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 Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mr. Frish was born Sept. 4, 1887, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Joseph and Mary Novachek Frish. He married Anna Hruska in 1910. She preceded him in death in 1918. In 1920, he married the former Mary Swoboda Bouda. They farmed in the Town of Franklin until 20 years ago when they moved to Kellnersville. He served as assessor for the Town of Franklin for many years and as clerk of the former Menchalville School. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Louis (Lillian) Mleziva, of Rt. 1, Maribel; two step-daughters, Mrs. William (Evangeline) Ledvina, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Adolph (Olive) Mleziva, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Nora Frish, of Rt. 1, Valders; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Chizek, of Green Bay, six grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 13 step-great grandchildren. A son, James, preceded him in death in 1972. A sister also preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Father Radey. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, March 23, 1976 P. 3
FRANZ GERL From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899: Death in Town Franklin Tues. morning of 80-yr. old Frank Gerl of old age. The deceased, who was born in Austria and came to America in 1854, is survived by 5 grown children. Mrs. Christian Schoch here is one of his daughters. The burial took place yesterday in Kellnersville. ******* Frank Gerl, an old and highly respected resident of the county, passed to his eternal rest at the home of his son in the town of Franklin, at an early hour this morning. Deceased was 80 years of age and death was due to a complication of diseases. He has been confined to his bed but a week, and death was unexpected. Decedent was born in Austria in 1819, and came to America in 1854. A wife and five grown up children survive him, Mrs. Chris Schoch of this city being a daughter. The funeral will be held at Kellnersville to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 9, 1899 P.1 ******** Jacob Gerl, of Menominee, and Miss Barbara Gerl, of Milwaukee, are here to attend the funeral of their father. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 9, 1899 P.3
MARJA GERL From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1908: Death Friday in Kellnersville of Mrs. Frank Gerl at the advanced age of 85. She leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was Monday.
JOSEPH HAAS From Der Nord Westen, 12 Feb. 1903: Joseph Haas of Franklin, who had recently suffered injuries from a fall in his barn, died in Franklin last week. He is survived by his father, his widow and 5 children.
MARY HAAS DEATH SHADOW IN CO. HOME AT CHRISTMASTIDE Mrs. Mary Haas, wife of Supervisor Joseph Haas of the town of Franklin, died at the family home shortly after noon Saturday, her demise being due to cancer from which she had been a sufferer for two years. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held this morning with services at 9:30 at St. Joseph's Catholic church at Kellnersville. Rev. Rous officiating and burial was at the church cemetery at the village. Mrs. Haas, who would have been forty-one years old if she had lived until January 15, was born in the town of Franklin, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Linsmeyer and was married twenty-one years ago to Joseph Haas, the family taking up its home north of Cato on a farm. Besides the husband she is survived by eight children, Edward, Joseph, Clarence, Marie, Agnes, Viola and Leona at home and Mrs. Charles Helfert of this city. Her mother, Mrs. John Linsmeyer of Franklin, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Remeker and Mrs. John Haas, both of Franklin and five brothers, Frank Linsmeyer of Franklin, John and Mike of Cato, Joseph of Kellnersville and Louis of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1927 P. 2
JACOB HARMACEK Jacob Harmachek (sic), 68, retired county farmer, died suddenly at Kellnersville Friday afternoon. He was assisting in the repair of a stove in the Kubasch tavern when stricken with a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville and at 9:30 from the St. Joseph's Catholic church, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Harmachek was born at Franklin in 1874 and in 1908 married Miss Mary Spurney. The located on a farm at Franklin. In 1932 they retired and moved to Kellnersville. He was a member of the Holy Name Society whose members will recite the rosary at the funeral home Sunday evening. Survivors are the widow and a sister, Mrs. Anna Wotruba of Milladore, Wis. The body may be viewed at the Husar funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 16, 1943 P. 2
JOSEF HAVLOVIC MELNIK Joe Havlovec, another one of our beloved friends, has been called to the better land. He will be missed by all who knew him and by his parents, being their only son. He died at St. Vincent’s hospital Green Bay Tuesday night following an operation some time ago. He is survived by his parents and four sisters. The funeral took place from the late home at the Kellnersville Catholic cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. “Will miss thee from our home, dear brother, We miss thee from thy place; A shadow o’er our life is cast, We miss the sunshine of thy face. We miss thy kind and willing hand, Thy fond and earnest care, Our homes are dark without thee, We miss thee everywhere.” Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 26, 1915, Page 4 ********** COOPERSTOWN Emil Srnka attended the funeral of the late Mr. Havloetz(sic) at Kellnersville Friday. His illness was of short duration. He died in one of the Green Bay hospitals. He was 20 years old at the time of his death and leaves to mourn his loss a father and mother, besides several brothers and sisters. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 29, 1915, Page 4 ********** MELNIK Many from here attended the funeral of the late Joseph Havlovec held last Friday. The deceased resided about two miles north of here and was well known in this section. He was a young man about 20 years of age. Interment was at Kellnersville. The correspondent joins with the many friends in extending sympathy to the grief stricken family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 01, 1915, Page 4
FRANCES HAVLOVITZ Mrs. Frances Havlovitz, 94, 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. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Havlovitz, nee Frances Novachek, was born Feb. 11, 1877, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late John and Mary Kopidlansky Novachek. She was married to George Havlovitz in 1896. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin until 1923, moving to Kellnersville. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 2, 1955. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Rosary Society and was the oldest member of the parish. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John (Mary) Cherney and Mrs. Florian (Alvina) Bonk, of Kellnersville, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A son, three brothers, three sisters and a grandchild preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society and a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 21, 1972
ANDREW HEIER Andrew J. Heier, 80, harnessmaker at Kellnersville for the last 63 years, died Tuesday morning at Yindra Boarding Home, Francis creek, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 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. Heier was born Dec. 30, 1883, at Medford, son of the late Andrew and Theresa Fischer Heier. He married Francis Cherney of Kellnersville, June 7, 1909. She preceded him in death in 1928. He learned the harness maker trade at Medford. Through and advertisement in a local newspaper, he learned that the community of Kellnersville was in need of a harness maker. He settled in Kellnersville in 1900 and was active as a harness maker until the time of his death. He was a musician in his early days, playing clarinet with the Crown Band and Kellnersville Brass Band. He was a former treasurer of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Melvin of Los Angeles, Calif., Edward of Green Bay and Gene and Leo of Manitowoc; two brothers Wencel of Staples, Minn., and John of Medford; a sister, Mrs. John Georg of Medford and 14 grandchildren. A daughter, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Monsignor Kalisek and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 21, 1964 P. 9
MARIA HERLIK Last Sunday afternoon Mrs. Mary Herlik died at the home of her son John in this city, from infirmities of old age. She was born in Bohemia in 1823 and when still in her teens was married to George Herlik. They moved to this country in 1863 and settled in Manitowoc County on a forty acre farm where they resided up to four years ago when Mr. Herlik died and the children took hold of the work for the mother. Mrs. Herlik, since the death of her husband, has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Skarwan of Kossuth up to about a month ago, when her son begged his sister to leave her to his care where she could live in quiet and also to try and do the duty of every child to his aged parents-to care for her in her waning years. Eighty-seven years told little on the mind of Mrs. Herlik, and when drawn into a conversation, she displayed a brilliant intelligence and was a good entertainer. She is survived by two daughters and one son: Mrs. Anna Radey and Mrs. Mary Skarwan of Manitowoc County, and John Herlik of this city. At eight o'clock Tuesday morning, the funeral procession left here and grew longer continually. When Gibson was reached, there were over thirty-five teams following the hearse, and as this was in the vicinity of where she spent nearly all her days in this country, the congregation of friends kept growing larger and larger so that the multitude numbered into hundreds before the destination was reached. Late in the day, the procession reached Kellnersville, where her body was laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery. Kewaunee Enterprise newspaper, Friday, June 24, 1910
JOSEPH HODIK Joseph Hodik, 89, retired farmer of Rt. 1 Maribel, died Saturday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past nine days after fracturing his hip in a fall at his home. Funeral services will be at 9:15 am Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in the village, with the Rev. Francis Wenda officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Hodik was born Dec. 28, 1868, in Bohemia and came to the United States at the age of 13 years with his parents. The family settled in the Town of Cooperstown. In 1896 he married the former Mary Prekop and the couple settled at the present farm home which their son, Charles, took over in 1939. Survivors include his wife, a son, Charles on the home farm; and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Hruska of Rt. 1 Whitelaw. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2pm Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8pm by Father Wenda. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, June 21, 1958
FRANTISEK HRABIK From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1907: A heart attack took the life Thursday last week of Frank Hrabek in Kellnersville. The deceased, who was 40 years old and unmarried, had worked for many years as a farmhand in Kellnersville. On Thursday he was busy picking apples while standing on a barrel when he fell to the ground. Others working nearby came to help, but he was already dead. The funeral was held Sunday from the Catholic Church in Kellnersville.
MARY HUCEK Name: Hucek, Mary D.: 1/19/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 70 Yrs. B.P.: Bohemia D.P.: Cooperstown Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's Wife Pg. #: v.1 p.284
THOMAS HUCEK Name: Hucek, Thomas D.: 8/7/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 78 Yrs. B.P.: Bohemia D.P.: Cooperstown Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.287
ROSE B. HUNT Mrs. Rose Hunt, 61, residing on Menasha avenue, died last night at the Holy Family hospital, following a three months illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. from the Husar funeral home in Kellnersville and at 8:30 from the St. Joseph's Catholic church there, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Hunt, nee Rose Rebachek, was born in Kossuth in 1879 and has resided in Manitowoc the past 22 years. Survivors are a son, Lambert, of this city; daughter, Mrs. Leonard Frosh, of this city; two brothers, Frank of Kewaunee and George, of this city; sister, Mrs. Frank Kloida, of Tisch Mills; and a grandchild. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 8, 1941 P.2
EDWARD HUSAR Edward Husar, 79, Manitowoc resident who had lived six years at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been removed earlier in the day. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kellnersville. Mr. Husar was born Jan. 4, 1885, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Mary Wanish Husar. He married Emily Feit in 1914. She died in 1918. In 1919, he married Mrs. Emma Popelar Pech. She died in 1933. The couple resided at Kellnersville until 1929, moving then to Manitowoc. Mr. Husar had been a mason and retired 13 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Everett Belongia of Manitowoc and Mrs. Matt Hebel of Cato; two step-daughters, Mrs. Leonard Shimek of Wayside and Mrs. Alvin Baumann of Broadview, Ill.; three sons, Donald and Victor of Manitowoc and Clarence of Green Bay; three step-sons, Elmer Pech of Manitowoc, John Pech of Tulare, Calif., and Ray Pech of Glendale, Ariz.; four brothers, Fred of Kellenersville and Emil, Anton and Frank of Denmark; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Riederer of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by friends and Daughters of Isabella. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 21, 1964 P. 14
EMMA HUSAR DEATH CLAIMS KELLNERSVILLE WOMAN, AGED 33 Mrs. Edward Husar, a well known resident of Kellnersville, died at her home Thursday night. Mrs. Husar, who was a daughter of John Feit (Felt?) of Kellnersville, was 33 years of age and is survived by her husband and four children, the oldest four and one half years of age and the youngest ? days. The funeral will be held from St. Joseph’s church at Kellnersville, Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 14, 1918
MARY HUSAR Mrs. Frank Husar Sr. Is Summoned Manitowoc, Wis-Mrs. Frank Husar Sr., 78 years old and a life long resident of the town of Cooperstown passed away Sunday at her home near Kellnersville of apoplexy. Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Wanish, was united in marriage to Frank Husar Sr. on November 3, 1876. Survivors are the widower; three daughters Mrs. Steven Yanna of Waukesha, Mrs. Victor Kliner of Marshfield, Wis., and Mrs. Joseph E. Riederer of this city; six sons, Frank of Winnetka, Ill., Edmund of this city, Emil of Kellnersville, Frederick at home, Anton of Denmark, Wis., and Charles of Brussels, Wis.; two brothers, Frank Wanish of Maribel and Joe Wanish, of this city, and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Kellnersville, the Rev. Father Rous officiating. Sheboygan Press, April 30, 1935
JOSEPHA HYNEK Name: Hynek, Josepha D.: 9/9/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 7 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: Simon Hynek M.: Catharine Hynek Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.291
MARGARETHA HYNEK Name: Hynek, Margaretha D.: 3/19/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Bohemia D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's Wife Pg. #: v.1 p.284
MARY HYNEK Name: Hynek, Mary D.: 7/31/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 7 Yrs. B.P.: Franklin Mtw. Co. D.P.: Franklin Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: Jos. Hynek M.: Anna Hynek Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.249
SIMON HYNEK Name: Hynek, Simon D.: 4/17/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 79 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.247
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
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
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
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
MICHAEL KELLNER From Der Nord Westen, 25 Sept. 1890: 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.
ROSA KELLNER (d. 1911) 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
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.
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
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
JOSEF KONOP 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
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
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
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 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)
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
JOSEPH KORINEK (d. 1977) 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)
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
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
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
PETER KUBSCH 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
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
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
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
EDWARD J. LEDVINA 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
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
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
VIOLA M. LEDVINA 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.
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
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