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 GEORGE BRUNNER, REV. From Der Nord Westen,: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. MARIA HERLIK from the Kewaunee Enterprise newspaper, Friday, June 24, 1910 Mrs. Mary 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. 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 MARY HUSAR Sheboygan Press, April 30, 1935 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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) JOSEPH KORINEK 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 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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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. 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. ANNA MAZANEC 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) 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. 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 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 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. 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) 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 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 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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 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 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. ROSE E. VALENTA FEIT (Feit is 2nd husband) From the Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, July 15, 2003 Rose E. Feit 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. 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. 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.