JAMES LEIGH Cooperstown Man Drowns at Harpt Lake James Leigh, 25, of Cooperstown was reported missing from a swimming party at Harpt Lake in Northwestern Manitowoc County at 9:44 p.m. Saturday after Leigh, a non-swimmer, had entered the water in the company of his wife, his sister and brother-in-law. Undersheriff Clarence Meihsner manned the oars and a crew from the sheriff’s department dragged the lake for a half hour in the area where Leigh disappeared after allegedly stepping off a dropoff into deep water. A power unit was rushed to the scene and jailer Eugene Springstube, a SCUBA diver, entered the water with underwater gear and within 10 minutes located the body. Rites Today Leigh was pronounced dead by Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen. He was born April 28, 1939, at Forest Junction, son of Bernard and Ida Kuckow Leigh of Green Bay. He married Janet Zeman, May 7, 1960, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. He was employed by Barbeau Mfg. Co., Green Bay. Surviving are his wife, a son, Jay at home, parents and a sister, Judy Leigh, of Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Mils Strupl will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Knutson..(Turn to Page M-13, Col.9) Funeral Home, Denmark, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and from noon until time of services at church Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 27, 1964 pp. 1, M-13
BLANCHE LODL Mrs. John (Blanche) Lodl Sr., 86, of Route 1, Maribel, Village of Larrabee, died Sunday evening, January 22, at Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Melnik United Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. James Thomson will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lodl was born April 29, 1897, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Spevachek Graycarek. She married John Lodl Sr., on October 12, 1920, at Melnik United Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death in July 1971. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Joyce Lodl, Lester and Joan Lodl, and John and Betty Lodl, all of Two Rivers; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Florence and Robert Scheuer of Mishicot, Mrs. Arlene Nehring of Two Rivers, and Grace and Ben Domenoski of Two Rivers; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening, and Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, January 23, 1984 P. 3
JOHN A. LODL John Lodl, 78, of Larrabee, a World War I veteran and a former longtime supervisor of the Town of Gibson, died unexpectedly at home Thursday morning. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Lodl was born March 8, 1893, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Anton and Mary Forst Lodl. After serving in the U.S. army in World War I, he married Blanche Graycarek of Larrabee Oct. 12, 1920. He had been engaged in farming since at the present location. A member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and of the Robert E. Burns Post No. 165, American Legion, of Two Rivers, he served for 13 years as Town of Gibson supervisor. Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, (private); three sons, (private); 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 30, 1971 P. 10 ******** Funeral services for John Lodl, 78, of Larrabee, who died Thursday morning at the home, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 31, 1971
ADELINE LOEH Mrs. Norman Loeh, 31, young Larrabee mother, died last night at the Holy Family hospital where she had been confined for some time by a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning, at 9:30 o’clock from the residence and at 10 a.m. from the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. Frank Junek officiating. Interment will be in the Melnik cemetery. Mrs. Loeh, nee Adeline Strouf, was born in Mishicot on Jan. 7, 1908. She was married July 30, 1927. Survivors are the widow, two daughters, (private) and Donna Mae, mother, and one sister, Mrs. Erwin Kind, Gibson. The remains may be viewed at the Specht funeral home in Mishicot until tomorrow afternoon when they will be taken to the home from where funeral services will be held Saturday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 27, 1939 P. 2
JEROME K. LOVICK Jerome “Jerry” Lovick, age 59, of 2000 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning, January 24, 1996, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. James White with burial at Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. He was born March 28, 1936, in Madison, son of the late Albert Lovick and Helen Hoiby. He served in the United States Air Force and Jerry married the former Edith Pfefferkorn October 6, 1956, in South Carolina. Mr. Lovick was employed as a Veteran’s Employment Representative for Job Service. Survivors include his wife, Edith Lovick, Manitowoc; a daughter, Dawn Lovick, Sheboygan; a special uncle, Paul Hoiby and his wife, Ruth; two sisters-in-law, Eunice Sharpp and Carol Wilkes, both of California; and a brother-in-law, Wilfred Pfefferkorn, New Mexico. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Saturday until the time of service at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, January 25, 1996 P. A2
LEONARD MALY Notes From Melnik: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Maly died last week Saturday and was buried at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, July 11, 1912 pg. 8
HELEN MARIE MARESH Helen Marie (Soukup) Maresh, age 91, of 6939 Tannery Road, Two Rivers, died Monday morning, July 10, 2006, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, 2801 Garfield St., Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning, with burial to follow in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Helen was born Dec. 19, 1914, in the town of Kossuth, a daughter of the late Stephen and Annie (Marek) Soukup, and was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On Nov. 2, 1940, she married Joseph Maresh at Melnik Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death Oct. 21, 1983. Helen was a member of Grace Congregational U.C.C., where she taught Sunday school and served as secretary and chairman of the Diaconate. She was past secretary of the Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Association and Leader of the Tannery Stars 4-H Club for 35 years. Helen was also a member of the Wisconsin Czechs, and a member and past president of the Lakeshore Palettiers. She was employed with the Herald Times Reporter for many years, retiring in 1983. Survivors include her children: Helen Marie (Thomas) Schwake, Two Rivers; Nancy Ann (William) Becker, Gurnee, Ill., and John Stephen (Susan) Maresh, Oconomowoc; six grandchildren: Mitchell (Linda) Schwake, Jeffrey (Deanna) Schwake, Susan (Richard) Powell, John (Ami) Becker, and twins: Stephen Maresh and Stacey (James) Buerosse; 10 great-grandchildren: Sara and Kimber Luckow, Vanessa and Jillian Schwake; Corrin and Shannon Powell, Sara, Rachel and Matthew Becker; and Sophia Buerosse. She is further survived by a sister: Dolores (Paul) Birringer, Cato, and a sister-in-law: Gladys Maresh, Whitelaw; nieces, nephews, and she enjoyed the company of many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother: Ralph Soukup; and a sister: Gladys Hartel. Friends may call at Grace Congregational Church, 2801 Garfield St., Two Rivers, after 12:30 p.m. Saturday until the time of service at 3:30 p.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Maresh family with funeral arrangements Herald Times Reporter July 2006 ******** Helen Marie (Soukup) Maresh Funeral services for Helen M. Maresh, age 91, of 6939 Tannery Rd. Two Rivers, who died Monday, July 10, 2006, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, 2801 Garfield St., Two Rivers. The Rev. Kim Henning will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will greet relatives & friends at Grace Congregational U.C.C., after 12:30 p.m. Saturday, until the time of service at 3:30 p.m. There will be no visitation this evening. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Maresh family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter July 2006
JOSEPH JOHN MARESH Joseph J. Maresh, 76, of 6939 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers, died Friday evening, Oct. 21, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Daniel Wright will officiate and burial will be in the Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Maresh was born Nov. 23, 1906, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Henry and Emma Stastny Maresh. He married Helen Soukup on Nov. 2, 1940, at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. Mr. Maresh was a bookkeeper at the Two Rivers Linoleum and Carpet Shop, retiring 12 years ago. He was a member of Grace Congregational Church, the West Shore Sportsman Club and served as camp director for 4H at Camp Tapawingo. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Susan Maresh of Waukesha, Wis.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Helena and Thomas Schwake of Two Rivers, and Nancy and William Becker of Waukegan, Ill.; a brother, Walter Maresh of Whitelaw and six grandchildren, Mitchell, Jeffrey, Susan, John, Stephen and Stacey. He was preceded in death by a brother. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 p.m. Sunday and from 12:30 p.m. to the time of services Monday at the church. Herald Times Reporter, October 23, 1983 P. 3
AMANDA MARKVART Mrs. John Markvart, 48, who had been ill only two days with heart trouble, died Sunday morning at her home in the town of Cooperstown. Nee Amanda Hansen, Mrs. Markvart was born at Denmark on April 23, 1897, and shortly after her marriage to Mr. Markvart in 1927 the couple located on a farm at Cooperstown. The survivors are the husband, a daughter, (private), two sons, (private); her mother, Mrs. Nels Hansen of Denmark, two brothers, Arthur and Hans of Denmark and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Jensen of Maribel, Mrs. Otto Barta of Denmark and Mrs. Vernon Peltier of Mishicot. The funeral will be on Wednesday afternoon, 1:30 at the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville where the body is lying in state, and 8 o’clock at the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. Yaroslav Vrany officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 3, 1945 P. 2
ANNA MARKVART Mrs. Wencil Markvart, 76, of route 1, Maribel, died suddenly at the farm home Saturday night. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 10 o’clock at the Melnik Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the Melnik cemetery. Mrs. Markvart, nee Anna Kratovlle (sic) was born in Bohemia in 1871 and at the age of 14 years came to this country. Fifty-six years ago she was married to Mr. Markvart and they located on the present homestead farm operated by her son, John. Mr. Markvart died 18 years ago. She was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge of Melnik. Survivors are two sons, Frank of this city and John of route 1, Maribel; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 8, 1947 P. 2 ******** (Note: Birth year on tombstone doesn't match obit by 1 year)
JOHN MARKVART John Markvart, 57, a farmer residing on Rt. 1, Maribel, died Wednesday morning at the Holy Famiy Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral plans will be announced Thursday by the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 18, 1955 p.19 (Note: The Thursday paper is mostly too light to read) ******** John Markvart is Buried Saturday Funeral services for John Markvart, 57, of Maribel Route 1, were held Saturday at 2 pm at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti of Manitowoc officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Markvart, who died last Wednesday after a short illness, was born Jan. 7, 1898 in Cooperstown, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Markvart. He married Amanda Hansen Nov. 16, 1927 and they located on a farm in Cooperstown. His wife died in 1945. Surviving are a daughter, Lorraine and two sons, Marvin and Joseph on the home farm; a brother, Frank of Manitowoc and two nephews. Denmark Press - Thursday, May 26, 1955 - page 3
MARVIN J. MARKVART Marvin J. Markvart, age 75, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Thursday evening, Feb. 24, 2005 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Private family graveside services were held at the Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Melnik. Marvin was born Nov. 9, 1929 in the town of Cooperstown, son of the late John and Amanda Hansen Markvart. He attended the Green Street School. Marvin was a farmer in the town of Cooperstown. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law: Joseph (Jonna) Markvart of Maribel; one sister: Lorraine Becker of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law: David Becker. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Markvart family. A special thank you to the Manitowoc Health Care Center staff of Sunshine Cove for their wonderful loving care shown to Marvin during his stay there. Herald Times Reporter February 2005
VACLAV MARKVART Vaclav Markvart died at the old farm home near here Monday, Sept. 2nd, after suffering with asthma for several months and hardening of the arteries which was the principal cause of death. The deceased was born in Czecho-Slovakia, March 25, 1863, and came to this country when 19 years of age, settling in this vicinity which has been his home ever since. On Sept. 2nd, 1890 just 39 years ago the deceased married Miss Anna Krotochil who with two sons survive, John on the old homestead and Frank at Manitowoc. The late Vaclav Markvart was well and favorably known by a large circle of friends and was also a member of the local order Z.C.B.J. who assisted with the funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 13, 1929 P.11
GLADYS R. MATHIS Gladys Rose Mathis, age 80, Denmark, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003 at Harbor House. She was born Feb. 8, 1923 in Gibson, daughter to the late John and Rose (Novy) Karbon. She married Lester D. Mathis Sept. 24, 1940, and he preceded her in death September 1990. She belonged to the VFW Auxiliary and was a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include two daughters: Darlene Kapla, Denmark; and Nancy (Tom) Kapinos, Maribel; seven grandchildren: Ken (Aimee) Kapla, Kevin (Cindy) Kapla, Katie Brown and friend, Jeff, Dayna (Darren) Hansen, Lee (Ann) Kapinos, Vincent (Friend Melinda) Kapinos, and Kyle Kapinos; six great-grandchildren ; three brothers: John (Mary) Karbon; Howard (Rose) Karbon; and John (Darlene) Begonia; two sisters: Marcy Balzan and Bernice (Claude) Christensen; sister-in-law: Dorinda Mathis; and a brother-in-law: Bob Thompson. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son: Donald; two brothers, three sisters; and a son-in-law: Lester. Family and friends may call Friday, Oct. 24, 2003 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, 231 Chicago St., Denmark. Visitation will continue on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at church, with the Rev. Joyce Sluss officiating. Interment will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, is handling arrangements. The family extends a special thanks to Sheila Steinfeldt and her staff at Harbor House. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 23, 2003
LESTER D. MATHIS Lester Mathis, 73, of ?? Dworak Street, Denmark, died Friday, September 212, 1990 at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday at Zion United Methodist Church, Denmark. Rev. Ron Helgerson will officiate with burial at Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. He was born March 15, 1917, son of the late William and Clara Luedke Mathis. He married Clara Karbon on September 24, 1941. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and was an usher and caretaker for 50 years. Mr. Mathis was also on the cemetery board for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Gladys, two daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Lester Kapla Jr. of Denmark, Nancy and Thomas Kapinos of Maribel; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Marcella Baldwin of DePere, Dorothy and Cy Juno of Sun City, Arizona; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Hugo and Dorinda Mathis of Denmark, Veronica Mathis of Denmark; seven grandchildren, Kenneth, Kevin and Katherine Kapla; Dayna, Lee, Vincent and Kyle Kapinos and many nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Lee and a brother, Gilbert. Friends may call at Knutson-Boettcher-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, 4 pm to 9 pm this Sunday and Monday at the church from 10 am to 11 am. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established for Zion United Methodist Church. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., Sept. 23, 1990 page B12
BOHUMIL MAYER Bohumit Maier Or Meier Wisconsin, Death Records Name Bohumit Maier Or Meier Event Type Death Event Date 1899 Event Place Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Kossuth, Wis. Gender Female Age 6 Race W Birth Date 24 Feb 1893 Birth Year (Estimated) 1893 Birthplace Chicago, Ill. Burial Place Gibson, Wis. Cemetery Presbyterian Cem. Father's Name Charles Meier Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Name Rosa Meier Mother's Birthplace Bohemia "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
HENRY MENCHL (d. 1949) Henry Menchl Sr., 90, died this morning at the home of his son, Henry Jr., of 1128 North 23rd street. He was born in Bohemia in 1859 and in 1882 married Miss Katherine Sadelik. They came to this county in 1906, settled at Melnik, and two years later moved to this city. Mr. Menchl was a tailor by trade. His wife died 12 years ago. Survivors are a son, Henry Jr., of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Hudweiser and Mrs. Edward Carbon both of this city; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Varoslav Vrany officiating. Burial will be in the Melnik cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Thursday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 12, 1949 P. 2 ******** Insane Case May Clear Mystery $180 Robbery of Ten Days Ago May Have Been Committed by Menchl Mystery surrounding the disappearance of $180 from a Green Street home ten days ago, may be cleared up as a result of proceedings held in the insanity examination of Henry Menchl, a North Tenth Street man, who was committed to the Northern Asylum at Oshkosh Saturday. Menchl, who formerly resided as a neighbor to the family who sustained the loss of the money, was possessed of $190 which he gave the court for care of his family and it is now believed that the money is that which was stolen from the Green Street residence. Menchl, who came here from Bohemia in 1905, was brought into court upon complaint of his wife who feared that he would do her violence as the result of threats which he made on numerous occasions. Menchl is 57 years of age and for some time has exhibited signs of insanity and lately had become more violent. At that time, the family resided on Green Street and after the theft, Menchl visited the family from whom the money was taken and charged that his own wife was the thief. This, coupled with the fact that Menchl was not known by his family to have money and that some of the bank notes are the denominations of those missing, strengthens the belief that the man was responsible for the theft and the case is being investigated. Menchl, it developed in court, has been committed to insane asylums in Europe on four different occasions, having been released the last time in 1897. The family consists of wife, one son and three daughters. Menchl's violence was due to jealousy of his wife, who is 53. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Jan. 21, 1907
HENRY MENCHL (d. 1967) Henry Menchl, 84, of 336 Gardner St., Two Rivers, retired former building contractor and real estate brker, died Sunday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating, Cremation will follow. Mr. Menchal (sic) was born April 18, 1883, at Melnik, Bohemia, son of the late Henry and Katherine Sedilek Menchl. He immigrated to this country in 1906 and settled in the Manitowoc County area. He married the former Margaret Tomandl in 1908 at Manitowoc. While a contractor, he developed three subdivisions in the Manitowoc area. During World War II he was employed at Burger Boat Co. Inc., Manitowoc. He was a member of Manitowoc Local No. 849, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers of America, AFL-CIO, the Western Bohemian Fraternal Assn., Lodge No. 115, and the Czecho- Slovak Society of America. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Vlasta Rohde of Neenah and Mrs. John Plautz of Larrabee; two sons, Victor, of the Town of Gibson and Rudolph, of Battle Creek, Mich., a former Manitowoc mayor; a sister, Mrs. Edward Carbon, of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 28, 1967 p.7
MARGARET MENCHL Mrs. Henry Menchl, 80, of 634 Higgins Ave., Neenah, died there Sunday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Schmitz will officiate, cremation will follow and burial will be in Melnik Cemetery. Mrs. Menchl, nee Margaret Tomandl, was born May 8, 1889, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Tomandl. She was married Jan. 28, 1908, at Manitowoc to Henry Menchl. He died three years ago. Mrs. Menchl was a member of Western Reserve Assn. She is survived by two sons, Victor, of Town of Gibson and Rudolph, of Battle Creek, Mich., two daughters, Mrs. Vlasta Rhode, of Neenah and Mrs. John (Mayme) Plautz, of Larrabee, 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1970
VICTOR H. MENCHL Victor H. Menchl, 70, of Route 1, Mishicot, died unexpectedly Friday evening, April 13, at home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. The Rev. James Thomson will officiate with cremation to follow and burial of the cremains will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Mr. Menchl was born Nov. 16, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Margaret Tomandl Menchl. He was a Veteran of World War II serving with the Untied States Army in the European Theatre from 1941 to 1945. He married Elizabeth Staudt May 3, 1946, at Manitowoc. He lived in Manitowoc until 1958 where he was employed with the Manitowoc Street Department and then moving and farming at his present address. Mr. Menchl was a member of the Manitowoc V.F.W., Manitowoc American Legion and 706 Eagles Aerie of Manitowoc and Third Armored Reconnaissance Division. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert and Richard of Route 1, Mishicot; a brother, Rudolph of Battle Creek, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Vlasta Rhode of Neenah and Mrs. Mamie Plautz of Rock Springs, Wis., and two grandchildren, David and Mary. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 1984 P. 3
BESSIE MLEZIVA Mrs. Bessie Mleziva, 74, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Saturday afternoon at Maple Crest Sanatorium Hospital, Whitlelaw, where she had been a patient since Monday, following a three-months' illness. Funeral services wil be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. The former Bessie Zeman was born Jan. 21, 1890, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Adolph and Anna Skarivoda Zeman. She was married to Stephen Mleziva May 16, 1911. They farmed the Meleziva homestead farm until retiring in 1941. Mr. Mleziva died in July, 1952. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leo Rezek of rural Maribel; five sons, Adolph, Rudolph and Robert Mleziva of rural Whitelaw and Louis and Eugene Mleziva of rural Maribel; three brothers, Joseph Zeman of rural Whitelaw, William Zeman of Milwaukee and Anton Zeman of Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Sedlacek of Rural Mishicot and Mrs. Clarence Wenzel of rural Brillion; 21 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A sister also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 23, 1964 P. 7
STEPHEN MLEZIVA Stephen Mleziva, 66, retired Town of Gibson farmer, died Monday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of two months. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Ronald Miller of the Melnik Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born in the Town of Gibson in 1886, the deceased lived his entire life on the homestead farm. On May 16, 1911, he married the former Bessie Zeman and they continued to operate the farm until the former’s retirement 10 years ago. Mr. Mleziva served as treasurer of the Melnik school for 25 years until he yielded the position a year ago. Survivors in addition to his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Leo Rezek of Rt. 1, Maribel; five sons, Adolph, Rudolph and Robert of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Louis on the home farm and Eugene of Rt. 1, Maribel; a brother, Anton of Rt. 1, Maribel; and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 15, 1952 P. 2 ******** MELNIK Stephen Mleziva, a well to do young man of this place, met with a serious accident last Friday afternoon while he was feeding the feed cutter, his left hand got caught in the rollers in come unaccountable manner and before the machine could be stopped, his hand was badly crushed and part of it cut off. He was immediately removed to Dr. Vosburg's office in Cooperstown and from there he was taken to St. Vincent hospital in Green Bay where it was necessary to amputate his hand about five inches below the elbow joint. Friends and neighbors were much shocked to hear the news. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Feb. 25, 1914 - page 4
FRANK MOSS Frank Moss, 69, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, lifelong farmer in Kossuth, died at the farm home Thursday, following a two years illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Roland Miller will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Moss was born in 1883 on the farm where he spent his entire life. He never married and made his home with two brothers and a sister. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Harry Koldoff of Kossuth and three brothers, Charles of Manitowoc and John and Joseph of Kossuth. Friends may call at the Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 7 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 12, 1953 P. 2
JOHN MOSS Funeral services for John Moss, 74, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Town of Kossuth, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the home Thursday, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Mr. Moss was born Feb. 2, 1889, in the Town of Kossuth, a son of the late Charles and Mary Shedivy Moss. Unmarried, he spent his entire life on the home farm. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Three sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Two Rivers Reporter, May 18, 1963 P. M-11
JOSEPH MOSS Funeral services for Joseph Moss, 82, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, who died Monday at the farm home, were held at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 2 p.m. at the Melnik Presbyterian Church the Rev. Sherwood Roach officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were (omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 11, 1956 p.17
ANNA MOTT (d. 1950) Mrs. Willard Mott, 58, nee Anna Chaloupka of Larrabee, died today at the Municipal hospital in Two Rivers where she had been a patient for the past three weeks. Funeral services will be hel at 2 pm Friday at the Specht funeral home in Mishicot, and at 2:30 pm at the Melnik Presbyterian church. Student pastor Clifford Post will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Mott was born in Gibson in 1891 and was married to Mr. Mott in 1909. Survivors are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Earl Avery of Two Rivers, Mrs. Amanda Marcelle of Manitowoc, Mrs. August Stueck of route 1, Whitelaw, and Miss Carol at home; nine sons, George of Larrabee, Marvin of Reedsville, Willard Jr. of Larrabee, Russell of Cooperstown, Milton, Omar, and Eugene of Two Rivers, Rayand with the US Army in Panama and Stanley with the US army in Japan; the mother Mrs. Anna Chaloupka of Larrabee; 23 grandchildren; sister Mrs. Sam Mott; two brothers, Edwin and Adolph of Gibson. During the war six of the Mott brothers were in the armed forces at the same time. One son, Sidney was killed in a car accident in August 1948 and another son, Melvin, died in a car accident in July 1949. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening until time of services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, February 01, 1950 Page 2 ******** Mr. Milosaev Dushek, Justice at Larabee last Wednesday, where he united Miss Anna Chaloupka and Mr. Willard Mott in the bonds of matrimony, both well known young people of Larabee. Their many friends in this vicinity wish them happiness and success on their journey through life together. The Reporter - Fri., Oct. 8, 1909 ********* (Annie J. (Chaloupka) Mott/b. 5 Dec 1891/d. 30 Jan 1950/daughter of Thomas and Mary (Shedivy) Chaloupka/wife of Willard Mott
ANNA MOTT (d. 1970) Mrs. Weldon Mott, 86, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Town of Gibson, died early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles Freuden officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Mott, nee Anna Skarda, was born June 7, 1883, in Kewaunee County, a daughter of the late Matthew and Elizabeth Zahorik Skarda. She was married in the Town of Gibson Oct. 18, 1902, to Weldon Mott, after which they became engaged in farming in the township. She was a longtime member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1962. Besides her husband she leaves five daughters, Mrs. Edward (Marcella) Schuman, Mrs. Harvey (Eva) Wegner, and Mrs. Harold (Beatrice) Mertens of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Henry (Mildred) Hagenow and Mrs. Otto (Eleanor) Hagenow of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; three sons, Donald and Anton on the home farm, and Arnold of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Fred (Mary) Glander, Mrs. Lester (Martha) Maresh, Mrs. John (Agnes) Gennrich of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Herbert (Elizabeth) Holtz of Long Beach, Calif.; a brother, Anton Skarda of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 2 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1970 ******* (Anna (Skarda) Mott/d. 25 Apr. 1970/wife of Weldon)
ARNOLD MOTT Arnold Mott, 60, of Rt. 2 Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Sunday noon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Mr. Mott was born June 21, 1913, in the Town of Gibson, son of Weldon Mott and the late Anna Skarda Mott. He married Rosetta Dewey in 1940 at Two Rivers. He was employed at plant one of Mirro Aluminum Co. at Two Rivers. Survivors include a son, Arnold Jr., of Manitowoc; a daughters, Sharon, of Milwaukee; his father and two brothers, Donald and Anton, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Edward (Marcella) Schiman, Mrs. Harvey (Eva) Wegner and Mrs. Harold (Beatrice) Mertens, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Henry (Mildred) Hagenow and Mrs. Otto (Eleanor) Hagenow, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 3 pm Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter Feb. 11, 1974 ******** (b. 21 Jun 1913/d. 12 Feb 1974/son of Weldon and Anna)
BONNIE MOTT Bonnie Jean, nine months old daughter of Willard Jr., and Gertrude Flessert Mott of Rt. 1, Maribel, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Specht funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 2 p.m. at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Sherwood Roach officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Besides her parents she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Walter Springstube and Miss Sandra Mott; three brothers, Dale, Harvey and Virgil at home; her paternal grandfather, Willard Mott Sr. of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Flessert of Shawano. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter February 27, 1955
DONALD MOTT Donald Mott, age 86, of 3709 Hwy. 147 West, town of Gibson, died early Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002 at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Cynthia Little, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the VFW Post of Mishicot. Donald was born Nov. 10, 1916, in the town of Gibson, son of the late Weldon and Anna Skarda Mott. He attended the district school in Larrabee, and has been a lifelong area resident. Donald was a veteran of World War II, proudly serving with the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1944. He worked for Valenta Concrete Products for a number of years and later became employed with Eggers Industries of Two Rivers for many years, until his retirement. Donnie also enjoyed farming on the family homestead farm. He was a member of the Mishicot VFW and Melnik Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law: Anton and Norma Mott of Mishicot; one sister and brother-in-law: Eleanor and Otto Hagenow of Mishicot; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters and brothers-in-law: Marcella (Ed) Shimon, Eva (Harvey) Wegner, Mildred (Henry) Hagenow and Beatrice (Harold) Mertens; and a brother and sister-in-law: Arnold (Rosetta) Mott. Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 5 until 8 p.m. on Friday evening. There will be no visitation on Saturday morning, please meet at the church for the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Thursday, November 14, 2002 pg. A3 ******** (b. Nov. 1916/d. 13 Nov 2002/son of Weldon and Anna)
GEORGE MOTT George Mott, 75, of Route 2, Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 29, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday at Melnik United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Ronald Helgerson will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Mott was born Dec. 16, 1910 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Willard and Anna Chaloupka Mott. He married Ida Hagenow, Sept. 20, 1930. Mr. Mott was employed at Invincible Metal Furniture Company in Manitowoc until retiring in 1975. He built lawn ornaments as a hobby during his retirement. Mr. Mott was a member of Larrabee Sportsmen Club and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Diana Mott of Two Rivers and Ronald and Ramona Mott of Larrabee; six brothers, Marvin and Willard (Pat) of Larrabee, Raymond of Mishicot, Omar and Stanley of Two Rivers and Eugene of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Loretta Avery and Mrs. Amond (Joyce) Marcelle both of Two Rivers, Mrs. August (Eunice) Stueck of Larrabee and Mrs. John (Carol) Gilbert of Mishicot; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, five brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 pm to 9 pm this Monday and Tuesday at the church from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon. , Dec. 30, 1985 - page 3
GERTRUDE MOTT Gertrude "Annie" Mott, age 91, a former Mishicot resident, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Brandon, Fla., where she has resided for the past four months. Annie was born April 9, 1916, to the late William and Anna Rusch Flessert. She married Willard "Pat" Mott on Aug. 24, 1935, in Manitowoc, and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church in Whitelaw, and a member of the Larrabee Sportsmans Club at Harpts Lake. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law: Betty and Walter Springstube, of rural Two Rivers; Sandra Morris, of Maribel; and Jolene and Michael Diedrich, of Brandon, Fla.; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Dale and Nancy Mott, of Mishicot; and Joe Mott, of Brandon, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, many great and great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Stanley and Shirley Mott, of Two Rivers; Carol and Jack Gilbert, of Mishicot; Phyllis Mott, of Mishicot; and Edith Mott, of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by two sons: Harvey and Virgil Mott; and a daughter: Bonnie Mott; eight brothers and seven sisters, and by many brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the Melnik Presbyterian Church in Whitelaw. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Melnik Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Kay Richter officiating, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. There will be no Friday evening visitation. A memorial fund has been established in her name. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot, is assisting the Mott family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, April 19, 2007 pg. A3
HARVEY MOTT Two Rivers Man Killed in Crash The Manitowoc County man, Harvey Mott 23, of Rt. 2 Two Rivers, was killed instantly in a one car crash about 5:30 p.m. Sunday on Highway Q, a half mile north of Bolt, Kewaunee County. Alone in Car Mott alone in his 1953 Chevrolet, according to Kewaunee County sheriff's office, apparently lost control of his car when a tire blew, went into the right ditch where the car hit a tree, and immediately caught fire, Mott was pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. Andrew Rainer, Kewaunee County, coroner. Services Wednesday Mott was born June 9, 1943, in the town of Gibson, son of Willard and Gertrude Flessert Mott. He attended Larrabee Elementary School and Mishicot Community High School. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. and was a member of the Larrabee Sportsmans Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Robin Butler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times 1966 September 12 ******* (b. 9 Jun 1943/d. 11 Sept 1966/age 23/grandson of Willard and Annie Mott)
IDA MOTT Ida Mott, age 81, of 4433 Highway 147, Two Rivers, died this Monday morning, January 10, 1994, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 1994, at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Ida was born February 4, 1912, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Henry and Emma Robinson Hagenow. She married George Mott September 20, 1930. He preceded her in death December 29, 1985. She was employed at the Mirro Company until her retirement. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Diana Mott, Two Rivers, Ronald and Ramona Mott, Larrabee; two brothers, Otto and Edward Hagenow, both of Route 2, Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Kouba and Lillian Wasurick, both of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, two brothers and one sister. Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, January 10, 1994 P. A2
JOHN G. MOTT John Gary Mott, 39, of 511 N. 9th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, February 17, 1987 at home. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Friday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. Elmon Ward will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. John was born June 12, 1947 in Manitowoc County, son of Ruth Dehne and the late Russell Mott. He graduated from Mishicot Community High School in 1965. John had been employed at Manitowoc Engineering. His hobbies included fishing and playing cards. Survivors include his mother of rural route Denmark; a brother and sister-in-law, Lorin and Leah Mott of Green Bay; a sister and a brother-in-law, LouAnn and Gerald Brantmeier of Route 1, Mishicot; eight nieces and nephews, Gina, Michelle, Randy, Dawn, Jeffery, Shannon, Shawn and Scott. Great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his father in 1980- and a brother in 1977. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday and Friday at the church from 11 am until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Feb. 18, 1987 - page 18
LAVERNE MOTT Mott Child Dies On Monday at Hospital Laverne Mott, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Mott of Melnik, died Monday at the hospital here Burial will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the home in the town of Gibson, the Rev. Junek officiating. Burial will be at Melnik. Besides the parents, survivors are three sisters, (private), and eleven brothers, (privaate). Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 10, 1933 ******* (daughter of Willard and Annie Mott)
MELVIN MOTT Mott Dies after Crash Injuries Vehicle Turns Over North of Larrabee Melvin Mott, 23 of Route 2 Two Rivers, died shortly after 1 pm today at Two Rivers Municipal hospital of a fractured skull suffered when his car turned over on county trunk Q, a mile and a half north of Larrabee late Friday Night. He did not regain consciousness after the accident. Since he was alone in the car and no other vehicle was involve, there will be no inquest. Coroner Theodore Teitgen announced. Tire marks on the road show that the car traveled about 312 feet before leaving the road. It apparently turned over and came to rest on its top. The car was going south. Mott was found in the ditch, according to officers. Melvin Mott is an older brother of 20 year old Sydney Mott of Larrabee, who died of a crushed chest received when the car he was driving smashed a tree on Washington Street last August 29. Both saw service during the war. They were the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Mott who live on a farm near Larrabee. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, July 02, 1949 Page 1 ******* MELVIN MOTT'S FUNERAL RITES ARE HELD TODAY Dies of Injuries In Auto Mishap Near Larabee Injuries he suffered when his auto rolled over on County Trunk Q, about a mile and a half north of Larrabee late Friday night proved fatal Saturday afternoon for Melvin Mott, 23, of route 2, Two rivers. Mott's injuries included a fractured skull. He died at the municipal hospital here where he was taken after the accident. All War Veterans Melvin Mott is an older brother of Sidney Mott, who last August 29, died of injuries he suffered when his auto crashed into a tree on Manitowoc's Washington street. The two, and four other brothers, all saw service in the last war. A seventh brother is now with the army in Japan. Funeral rites were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Specht funeral home in Mishicot, and at 2:30 p.m. at the Melnik Presbyterian church. The Rev. Richard Schmitz officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery. Military services were conducted by Mishicot Post 7753, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Born In Gibson Melvin Mott was born Feb. 16, 1926, on the home farm in the town of Gibson. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Mott. His mother was the former Anna Chaloupka. He attended rural schools in the town of Gibson area and later assisted his father on the home farm. As a member of the U.S. Army for a year and a half, he saw service in the European theater, Africa and the middle east. He had been operating his father's farm for the last six months prior to his fatal accident. Surviving are his parents; 9 brothers, Stanley, with the U.S. Army in Japan, Raymond with the U. S. army in Georgia, Willard, Jr., and Russell of the town of Gibson, Marvin of Reedsville, and Eugene, Milton and Omar of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Earl Avery of this city, Mrs. Emond Marcelle of Manitowoc, and Eunice and Carol at home. Manitowoc Herald-Times July 7, 1949 ******** (son of Willard and Annie Mott)
MERLYN MOTT Merlyn Mott, 32, of 901 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning as the result of an industrial accident. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Gregory J. Meyer will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Mott was born Sept. 20, 1944, at Manitowoc, son of Russell and Ruth Dehoe Mott. He attended Mishicot Community High School and was employed at Red Arrow Products Co., Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, Shannon, of Manitowoc; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mott, of Rt. 1, Denmark; two brothers, Lorin, of Green Bay and John, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Gerald (Luann) Brandtmeier, of Rt. 1, Maribel and a grandmother, Mrs. Walter Dehne, of Newton. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Sunday and at the church from noon Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, January 14, 1977 P. 3
RAYMOND MOTT Raymond Mott, 70, of 1076 S. Main Street, Mishicot, died early Tuesday morning, February 28, 1989 at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. Msgr. James Feely will officiate. Mr. Mott was born October 24, 1918 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Willard and Anna Chaloupka Mott Sr. He married Phyllis Kaufmann Wilker on April 22, 1977. Mr. Mott was a retired truck driver for Princl Transfer. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving as Master Sargeant in the United States Army. He was a member of the Mishicot V.F.W. club No. 7753; lifetime member and past President of the Larrabee Sportsmen Club where he helped plan and build the clubhouse at Harpt's Lake; and a member of Teamsters Union Local 619. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; two step children, Doreen (Terry) Koehler of Two Rivers and Gordon (Barbara) Wilker of Two Rivers; four brothers, Marvin Mott and Omar Mott of Mishicot, Eugene Mott of Manitowoc and Stanley Mott of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Loretta Avery of Two Rivers, Mrs. Amand (Joyce) Marcelle of Manitowoc, Mrs. August (Eunice) Stueck of rural Two Rivers and Mrs. John (Carol) Gilbert of Mishicot; four step grandchildren,nieces and nephews. he was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Feb. 28, 1989 - page B6
ROSETTA MOTT Rose E. Mott, 64, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, formerly of ?? Forest Avenue, Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, February 3, 1987 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate with burial to follow at Melnik Cemetery. Mrs. Mott was born January 9, 1923 at Kenosha, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Albert and Rose Klein Dewey. She married Arnold Mott in 1940 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1973. Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Arnold and Carol Mott of Manitowoc; a daughter, Sharon Mott of Waukesha; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Arnold and Jean Dewey of Two Rivers and Roland Dewey of Tomah, Wisconsin; a sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Alvin Weier of Two Rivers and three grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Angeline Duvanek and a brother, Arthur Dewey. There will be no Thursday evening visitation at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Feb. 4, 1987 - page 19 ******** (Rosetta (Dewey) Mott/b. 9 Jan 1923/d. 3 Feb 1987)
RUSSELL MOTT Russell Mott, 62, of Route 1, Denmark, died early Friday morning, Jan. 25, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 1:15 p.m. Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and 2 p.m. at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Elmon Ward will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Mott was born Aug. 29, 1917, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Willard and Anna Chaloupka Mott. He married Ruth Dehne Sept. 27, 1941, at Newton. He was employed with Eck Foundry, retiring in 1979. Mr. Mott was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and the Larabee Sportsmen's Club. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Lorin and Leah Mott of Green Bay, and John of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (LouAnn) Brantmeier of Route 1, Maribel; eight brothers, George, Marvin and Willard, Jr. of Route 2, Two Rivers, Stanley, Milton and Omar of Two Rivers, Raymond of Mishicot and Eugene of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Eunice Stueck of Route 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Carol Gilbert of Route 1, Mishicot, Mrs. Joyce Marcelle and Mrs. Loretta Avery of Two Rivers; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Ida Dehne of Newton, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Merlin, three brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to Bellin Hospice Unit. Herald Times Reporter, January 25, 1980 P.3
RUTH H. MOTT Ruth H. Mott, 80, 1810 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Monday, May 15, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Ruth was born June 12, 1925, in Cleveland, daughter of the late Walter and Ida (Paul) Dehne. On Sept. 27, 1941, she married Russell Mott at St. John's Reformed Church in Newton. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1980. Ruth worked for 13 years at Mirro Aluminum Manufacturing Company and 18 years at Paragon Manufacturing Company. She volunteered at the food pantries of Denmark and Maribel along with the Bridge Between. Ruth was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Martha Society of Melnik Presbyterian Church. She served as an Elder at Melnik Presbyterian Church, also Ruth was a member of the Manitowoc senior center. After Russell's death, Ruth got her drivers license and she was like a bird let free. Ruth could be found making maple syrup up north, picking strawberries in Brown County or picking cherries in Door County. As we all know, she was never home. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Lorin and Leah Mott, Green Bay; one daughter, LouAnn Brantmeier, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, Gina, Shelly, Randy, Dawn, Jeffrey, Shannon, Shawn and Scott; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Leona Helke, Manitowoc; Jeanette and Bill Schmalfeldt, Sheboygan; Verlene Kollath, Manitowoc; LaVerne and Bob Schmitz, Newton; one brother-in-law, Milton (Rogene) Behringer; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Ruth was also preceded in death by two sons, Merlyn and John Mott; three sisters, Florence and Orville Mott, Elenore Fischer and Carol Behringer; one brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Maureen Dehne; two brothers-in-law, Donald and Cliff; ten brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006. Friends may also call Friday morning at Melnik Presbyterian Church in Whitelaw, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday May 19, 2006, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Robert Matlock with burial to follow in the Melnik Church Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Rivers Bend Nursing and rehabilitation Center and Holy family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, for their care and compassion shown toward Ruth and her family. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center in Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Green Bay Press-Gazette May 16, 2006
SIDNEY MOTT Sidney Mott of Larrabee Dies After Accident Hemorrhaging from a severely crushed chest which he received when he crashed his car into a tree on Washington street about ?:30 Sunday morning Sidney Mott, 20-year-old Larrabee man, he died eight hours later in Holy Family hospital. The death, into which Coroner Theodore Teitgen said no inquest will be held, brings to an even dozen the number of persons to die as a result of traffic accidents in Manitowoc county this year. According to the records of city police and information given coroner Teitgen, Mott, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Mott, who reside on a farm a short distance from Larrabee, had attended a dance there Saturday evening. Accompanied by a friend Emil Rezba, 38, also of Larrabee, the pair left the dance about 10 pm with Mott driving the car. They headed ? wedding dance at Manitowoc Rapids. Left Dance at 2 am Rezba told the coroner an police that they left the Rapids dance shortly after 2 o'clock Sunday morning and headed for Manitowoc. Mott according to Rezba's statement, had been drinking beer during the evening. Driving down Washington street, with Mott at the wheel, the car veered to the north side of the street just as they passed the 22nd street intersection, jumping the curb and crashed headon into a tree in front of a house in the 2100 block. The force of the impact pushed the motor and dash board back against the men in the front seat. The steering wheel crushed Mott's chest. Both were taken to Holy Family hospital where Mott died at 10:15 Sunday morning. Dr. Teitgen said Rezba had sustained head injuries which are not considered serious. Funeral Tuesday Funeral services for Mott, an army veteran of World War II will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Specht funeral home in Mishicot and at 2:30 at the Melnik Presbyterian church with the Reverend Varoslav Vrany officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Providing a military escort and participating in the services at the church and cemetery will be members of the Kempen-Staudinger-Terens post No. 7753 Veterans of Foreign Wars, of Mishicot of which the deceased was a member. Born in 1928, on his parents farm, a short distance south of Larrabee, the deceased attended public school in the town of Gibson, and prior to the outbreak of the recent war was employed at the Mishicot plant of the Western Condensing company. He entered the army in November, 1945, serving in this country until receiving his honorable discharge in April 1978. Since that time he had again been employee in the Mishicot condensary. He was not married. Six sons in Service. Surviving in addition to the parents are 10 brothers, and four sisters. (Survivors edited for privacy) Five of the brothers, (private), also served in the army or Navy during the recent war. The body may be viewed this evening at the Specht funeral home and until the time of service Tuesday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times 30 August 1948 ******* (son of Willard and Annie Mott)
WELDON MOTT Weldon Mott, 91, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Sunday at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Mott was born Dec. 30, 1882, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late George and Sarah Haese Mott. He married Anna Skarda Oct 18, 1901. She preceded him in death April 25, 1970. Mr Mott was a lifetime farmer. Survivors include two sons, five daughters; a brother; 14 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. A son, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter April 2, 1974 ******* (30 Dec. 1882 Gibson/21 Apr 1901) (Weldon Mott/30 Dec. 1881/Apr. 1974/SSDI/ note: b. year is off.)
VIRGIL MOTT Virgil Mott, age 53, of 1433 6th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, May 24, 2002, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at the Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot, with burial in the Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Virgil was born October 9, 1948, in Two Rivers to Willard "Pat" Jr. and Gertrude Flessert Mott, and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a member of the Larrabee Sportsmans Club. Survivors include his mother, Gertrude Mott, of Whitelaw; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Dale and Nancy Mott, of Mishicot; Joe Mott, of Mishicot; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Betty and Walter Springstube, of rural Two Rivers; Jolene and Michael Diedrich, of Mishicot. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many special friends. Virgil was also preceded in death by his father, Willard "Pat" Mott, on brother, Harvey, and one sister, Bonnie. Relatives and friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services at 11 a.m. A memorial fund has been established in his name. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, May 26, 2002 pg. A6
WILLARD MOTT (d. 1972) Willard Mott St., 88, retired Town of Gibson farmer, who had been making his home with a daughter, Mrs. Loretta Avery of 1016-20th St., Two Rivers, died at Holy Family Hospital Extended Care Unit, Manitowoc, Sunday morning. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles Freuden officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Mott was born in the Town of Gibson Dec. 23, 1883, a son of the late George and Sarah Haese Mott. He married Anna Chaloupka Sept. 29, 1909, and she preceded him in death Jan. 30, 1950. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Amand (Joyce) Marcelle of Two Rivers, Mrs. August (Eunice) Stueck of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Mrs. John (Carol) Gilbert of Rt. 1 Mishicot; nine sons, Milton and Stanley of Two Rivers, George of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Marvin of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Willard Jr., of Rt. 1, Maribel, Russel of Rt. 1 Denmark, Raymond and Omar of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Eugene of Manitowoc; three brothers, William of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Oliver of Manitowoc and Sam of Rt. 1, Mishicot, 45 grandchildren and 67 great grandchildren. A son, daughter, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Hom, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1972 ******* (23 Dec. 1883/Jan. 1972/SSDI) (Willard Tillemon Mott/d. 29 Jan 1972)
WILLARD "PAT" MOTT (d. 1989) Willard (Pat) Mott, 72, 12907 Hwy Q, Two Rivers, died Friday, January 13, 1989. He was born May 22, 1916 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Willard and Anna (Chaloupka) Mott Sr. On August 24, 1935 he married Gertrude Anna Fiessert at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Dale and Nancy, Mishicot; Virgil and Joe at home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Walter Springstube, rural Two Rivers; Sandra and William Morris, Maribel; and Jolene and Michael Diedrich, Mishicot; five brothers, Marvin, Raymond and Omar, all of Mishicot, Eugene, Manitowoc; Stanley, Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Loretta Avery, Two Rivers; Mrs. Amand (Joyce)Marcelle, Manitowoc; Mrs. August (Eunice) Stueck, rural Two Rivers; Mrs. John (Carol) Gilbert, Mishicot; 12 grandchildren; four step grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, six brothers and a sister. Services were Tuesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church with Rev. Karen Doty officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Denmark Press - Thursday, Jan. 19, 1989
EMMA CHALOUPKA MUELLER Dr. Arnold Mueller is here, having accompanied the body of his wife from their home at McHenry, Ill., for burial at Larrabee. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Nov. 18, 1912 - page 3
CHARLES MUSIL Charles Musil, age 83, of 2830 Fisherville Road, Two Rivers, died Wednesday, January 4, 1995, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 1995, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. He was born November 18, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Dora Johanek Musil. He married Ladonia Hronek June 29, 1946. She preceded him in death October 2, 1985. He farmed in the town of Kossuth for many years. Survivors include one son, Glenn, Sturgeon Bay; one stepson, James (Reta) Zeman, Wyoming; one daughter-in-law, Donna Musil, rural Two Rivers; two brothers, Louis and Lester Musil, both of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Trost, Suring, Mrs. Florence Springer, Green Bay, Mrs. Gladys Reno, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Leonard, five brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. Friday and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, January 5, 1995 P. A2
LADONIA MUSIL Mrs. Charles (Ladonia) Musil, 78, of Route 2, Two Rivers, went to her eternal rest on Wednesday afternoon, October 2, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 am Sataurday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Musil was born September 14, 1907 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Shedivey Hronek. She married Wencel James Zeman and he preceded her in death in 1930. She then married Charles Musil on June 29, 1946 and they settled at their present address. Survivors include her husband, Charles; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Reta Zeman of Salt Lake City, Utah, Leonard and Donna Musil of Route 2, Two Rivers, and glen and Lucy Musil of Sturgeon Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Alvina Kohl of Chicago and Mrs. Julia Pormann of Milwaukee; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 5 pm to 9 pm Friday and Saturday at the church from 10 am to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, Oct. 3, 1985 - page 3
LEONARD MUSIL Leonard Musil, 50, of 2828 Fisherville Road, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, November 29, 1986 at home. Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Margaret Wright will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Musil was born March 22, 1936 at Madison. He served with the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. He married Donna Hagenow, June 4, 1960 at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Mr. Musil was a Milk Truck Driver with Mishicot Modern Dairy and presently was employed with Krohn Dairy. He farmed at his present address since 1962. Mr. Musil was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife; his father, Charles Musil of 2830 Fisherville Road, Two rivers; a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Laurie Musil of 2826 Fisherville Road; a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Tom Rahmlow of 11509 Tannery Road, Mishicot; a stepbrother, James Zeman of Salt Lake city, Utah; a halfbrother, Glenn Musil of Sturgeon Bay; a grandson, Brad Musil; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his stepmother and father-in-law. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from 10 am until the time of services. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Mishicot V.F.W. Manitowoc Herald Times -Mon., Dec. 1, 1986 - page 15
ANNA NAJEMNIK Mrs. Wenzel Najemnik, 84, (photo), a resident of the city and county for nearly 60 years, died suddenly Sunday night at the home 413 Clevland avenue. She had been about the house as usual yesterday and when about to retire was stricken with a heart attack. Mr. and Mrs. Najemnik observed their 60th wedding anniversary last November. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in the Melnik cemetery. Mrs. Najemnik, nee Anna Benda, was born in Bohemia in 1854 and was married there to Mr. Najemnik in 1878. A year later they came to the United States and located on a farm in Gibson. Twenty-seven years ago they retired and moved to this city where they since resided. Survivors are the widower; three daughters, Mrs. Gust Olson and Mrs. Anna Hanson, both of this city, Mrs. Joseph Novak, of Gibson; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may view the body from Tuesday noon until the hour of the services at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 15, 1939 P.2
VACLAV NAJEMNIK Vaclav Najemnik, 86, a county resident for three score years, died Saturday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Hanson, of 413 Cleveland avenue. He fell six weeks ago and since then his health failed. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Frank Junek officiating. Interment will be in the Melnik cemetery. Mr. Najemnik was born in Bohemia in 1854 and 64 years ago married Miss Anna Benda. Four years later they came to the United States and located on a farm in Gibson. He retired 20 years ago and with his wife located in this city. Mrs. Najemnik died a year ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. Gust Olson of this city, Mrs. Joseph Novak of Gibson; nine grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 10, 1940 P. 2
WENCEL NEJEDLEY Wencel Nejedly, aged 74, and single who had been making his home at the Anton Dutz place at 708 Chicago street, passed away this afternoon at one o’clock. He has been in failing health for the past several months. The deceased has been a boarder in the Dutz home for the past twelve years. While having some cousins and nephews here, his closest relatives, brothers and sisters, are all living in Europe. The remains were removed to the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and the announcement of the funeral will be made tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 26, 1932 P. 9 ******* NEJEDLY RITES TO BE ON THURSDAY Last rites for Wencel Nejedly, 74 years old local resident who died yesterday, will be held at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei mortuary at 1:30 o’clock Thursday and at 2 o’clock at Melnik, Rev. Junek of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment will take place at the Melnik cemetery. The body will be at the funeral home until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 27, 1932 P. 13
ALLEN LEE NOVAK Allan Lee Novak, 2 ½ year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Novak of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill three weeks. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark and at 2 p.m. at Melnik Presbyterian church. The Rev. Richard Schmitz of Manitowoc will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Allan Lee was born December 17, 1959 at Two Rivers. His mother is the former Edna Rezek. Surviving are the parents, three brothers, Ronald of Manitowoc, Pvt. Gerald of Fort Ord, Calif. and Kenneth at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Rezek of Melnik and paternal grandfather, James Novak Sr., of Rt. 1, Maribel. A brother, Romy preceded him in death in 1954. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, July 30, 1962 - page 13
ALZBETA NOVAK Anna, widow of John Novak and a resident of the town of Mishicot during the past thirty years, died yesterday after an illness of several months. Four children survive her, two sons and two daughters. The funeral takes place next Monday morning from the Presbyterian church at Melnik, Rev. Tepley officiating. Manitowoc Herald News Saturday, January 22, 1921 pg. 4 ******** Notes from Fischerville Mrs. Anna, widow of the late deceased John Novak and a long time resident of the Town of Gibson, died Friday morning after an illness of but a few months’ duration. Mrs. Novak had been in good health practically all her life, but due to her old age she has been troubled of late with rheumatism to a certain extent which it is believed was the cause of her death. She was born in Bohemia and came to this country with her husband and settled down on a farm and made their home in the vicinity. At the time of her death she had reached the age of 72 years. She leaves to mourn her death, three sons and two daughters, Joe and Jim, both residing on farms in this locality; John of Manitowoc; Anna and Mary, both of Chicago. The funeral was held Monday at 9:30 o’clock from the late home with interment at the Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. May her soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 27, 1921
CONNIE NOVAK Connie Jean Novak, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Novak, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Graveside services were held Saturday afternoon at Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Charles Freuden officiating. Survivors include her parents, two brothers, (private), and four sisters, (private); paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Novak, of Mishicot; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Shedal, of Rt. 1, Mishicot; and paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Emma Rezek, of Rt. 1, Maribel. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, March 12, 1973 P. 18
EDNA NOVAK Mrs. Edward (Edna) Novak, 72, Mishicot, died Wednesday, June 22, 1988 at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. She was born August 10, 1915 in the Town of Gibson. On June 1, 1932 she married Edward L. Novak at Manitowoc, residing in Melnik and Cooperstown area until 1966. The couple then moved to Mishicot. Survivors include her husband, Edward; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Ronald and Beatrice Novak, Cooperstown; Gerald and Marcella Novak, Denmark; Kenneth Novak and Judith Gehrke, Manitowoc and Mary Novak, Mishicot; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Rezek; two sons; a brother and a granddaughter. Services were Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian Church with Rev. Karen Doty officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Denmark Press - Thursday, June 30, 1988
EDWARD NOVAK Edward Novak, age 85, of 121 Baugniet St., Mishicot, died Sunday evening, July 2, 1995, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Green Bay, as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 1995, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with burial at the church cemetery. Edward was born August 31, 1909, in Lena, Wis., son of the late James and Rose Robinson Novak Sr. On June 1, 1932, he married Edna Rezek in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on June 22, 1988. From 1941-1942 he owned and operated the Larabee Feed Mill. From 1942-1946, he worked at Hamilton Manufacturing, he was then employed at the Mirro Corporation as a truck driver until his retirement. Ed farmed in the Maribel area for many years. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Beatrice Novak, Cooperstown, Jerry and Marcella Novak, Denmark, Kenneth and Judith Novak, Manitowoc, 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Novak, Manitowoc, Chester (Grace) Novak, Francis Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Krystofick, Lena. Mrs. Julia Flentje, Mishicot, Mrs. Esther (Edward) Krejcarek, Mishicot. He was preceded in death by two sons, Romy and Allan, one grandson, Scott, an infant granddaughter, Connie; four brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 1995 P. A2
EMILY NOVAK Mrs. Emily A. Novak, 98, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Monday, September 25, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Major Gloria Stepke of Salvation Army will officiate with burial at Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery, Melnik, Wisconsin. Mrs. Novak was born December 17, 1890, in the Town of Kossuth, Wisconsin, daughter of Frank and Marie Karban Hlinak. She married John Novak on May 22, 1912 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death June 5, 19 Mrs. Novak was a former member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three children, Estelle Rosinsky of Manitowoc, David (Marie) Novak of Manitowoc, Russell (Ann) Novak of San Diego, California; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 10 am Thursday morning and until the hour of service at 11 am. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Sept. 26, 1989 - page B6
FRANTISEK NOVAK Frank Novak of Gibson was killed by a cave in at Waukesha on Tuesday. His body was brought home for burial. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 12, 1898 pg. 3 ***** Frank Novak of Gibson was killed Tuesday last week while working in Waukesha County, when a well collapsed on him. Der Nord Westen - May 19, 1898
JOHN NOVAK (d. 1954) John Novak, 66, of 845 N. 11th St. Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill about a month. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Melnik Presbyterian church, with student pastor, Sherwood Roach officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Novak as born July 31, 1887,in the Town of Gibson. He married the former Emily Hlinak in 1912 and the couple made its home in Manitowoc. He was employed by the O.Torrison Company for five years and since then had been employed at the Manitowoc Shipyards Inc., as a welder and burner. He was a member of the Eagles and the Boilermakers Union, Local 443. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Rosinsky of Manitowoc; two sons, David of Manitowoc and Lt. Cmdr. Russell of Washington, D.C., a brother, James of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc until 10 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, June 7, 1954 - page 16
ROMY DEAN NOVAK Youth Is Killed Near Larrabee Romy Novak, 19, Is Auto Victim Vehicle Rolls Over on County Trunk Q Romy Dean Novak, 19, of Rt. 1, Maribel, was killed almost instantly early Saturday morning when he was pinned beneath his car when it rolled out of control on County Trunk Q just south of Larrabee. County traffic police said Novak was found at 1 a.m. by Joseph Wagner, after the car went off the road in front of Wagner’s farm. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, said Novak died of a broken neck, Dr. Teitgen said there were also evidences of suffocation. There will be no inquest, the coroner said. It was the second traffic fatality for Manitowoc County this year. Was Alone in Auto Novak was driving north, according to county traffic police, and was alone when the fatal accident happened. His car left the road, traveled in the ditch until it hit Wagner’s driveway, then careened on for another 90 feet before rolling over. Novak was apparently thrown from the left door and pinned beneath the rolling vehicle. County Traffic Capt. Henry Pleuss, and Officers Jack Jackson, Frank Suchomel and James Benishek investigated the accident with Sheriff Lester Nichols. There was no evidence of what caused the mishap. The road at the point is straight, police said, but there was heavy fog at that time of the morning. Novak’s body was taken to the Knutson Funeral Home in Denmark. Services Tuesday Novak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Novak, was born in the town of Gibson on Feb. 16, 1935, and lived in that vicinity all his life. He attended graded schools in Melnik and Maribel, and was graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc with the class of 1953. He had worked at the shipyards in Manitowoc as a welder for the past year. Survivors besides the parents include three brothers, (private); the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Rezek of Melnik; and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Novak Sr., of Manitowoc. Funeral services are tentatively set for Tuesday, depending on the arrival of (private), but friends may call at the funeral home after noon Monday. Services will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Melnik. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 1, 1954 P. 1
RONALD O. NOVAK Ronald O. Novak, age 75, of Cooperstown, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Angel's Touch Assisted Living Home, Ledgeview. He was born on May 11, 1933, to the late Edward and Edna (Rezek) Novak, in the township of Gibson. Ron served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ron first worked for neighborhood farms in Melnik, then Sunbow Beverage, Maribel; Vic Zeman Construction, Maribel; White House Milk; Mirro Aluminum; and Brodwick Trucking, all of Manitowoc. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, Pigeon racing, working with horses, and playing cards. Ron Gibson was a well-known country music entertainer, with his own band, "Country Tumberweeds", who traveled throughout northeastern Wisconsin and performed countless backyard gigs, weddings and benefits. He enjoyed Karaoke and was famous for Johnny Cash songs. He sang to birds, the lawn, the nurses and caregivers. With ulcers on his feet and his last days near, Ron could move his toes to Bluegrass CD's and jam with BJ at Angel's Touch. Even through his pain and suffering, Ron carried a tune in his heart. He is survived by the mother of his children: Beatrice Novak, Mishicot; children: Cindy and Bill Krause, Denmark; Tim and Kris Novak, Maribel; Barry and Dawn Novak, Stangelville; Amy and Marty Sheck, Manitowoc; Becky Novak, Manitowoc; and Sherry and Mike Rollen, Green Bay. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Aaron and Jenny Gretzon; Jamie and Amanda Novak; Kyle Novak; Amanda and Robert Quillen; Kendra and Katlynn Sheck; Kayla Kasten; Grant Zimmer; Ryan and Derek Nemetz; and Megan and Luke Rollen; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Jerry and Marcy Novak, Denmark, and Ken and Judith Novak, Manitowoc; a special cousin: Arlene Watruba, Maribel; and his dog: Penny. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by a daughter: Connie Jean; a grandson: Jason Gretzon; and two brothers: Romy and Allen Novak. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at church, with the Rev. Matthew Sauer officiating. Burial with full military rites will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County Highway R., Denmark. Visitation will continue on Monday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Francis Metz and Jewel Hoffner, who cared for Dad while he was at home. You went above a good neighbor! The caregivers at Harmony of Denmark, and to the devoted professionals at Angel's Touch in De Pere and Unity Hospice, who helped Ron through Alzheimer's his last five months of life, especially BJ, who became Cindy's twin. Finally, but not least, a thank you to the Lord Jesus Christ for strength to endure the challenges this disease brings. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 8, 2008
BEN H. NOVY Ben H. Novy, age 91, of f1104 North 8th St. Manitowoc died Sunday, November 29, 1992, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday December 3 at Jens Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Karen Doty, and burial will follow at the Melnik Cemetery. He was born April 29, 1901 in Melnik, Wis., son of the late John and Katherine Weber Novy. He was a graduate of Larrabee Tech. He married Leona Kaufman on January 20, 1927 at Chicago, Ill. He was the past president of the U.C.T. and was a car salesman for 37 years for Hamachek Motors. Survivors include his wife, Leona; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Lois Novy, Springfield, Mo., Donald and Joan Novy, Denver, Colo., one daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Roger Hoffman, Adell, Wis., eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Thursday. The Jens Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, December 1, 1992 Pg. A-2
HELEN NOVY Mrs. Helen Novy, 94, of 12121 Novy Road, ??, Town of Gibson, died Saturday morning, November 11, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. Karen Doty will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Helen Rezek was born March 3, 1895 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Fogeltanz Rezek. She married Joseph J. Novy on June 5, 1917 and the couple farmed in the Town of Gibson. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1987. Mrs. Novy was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and the Martha Society of the church. She was also a member of W.F.L.A. Lodge No. 20 of Melnik. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Carol Novy of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Amelia Risch of Manitowoc; a son-in-law, Dan Johanek of Mishicot; 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Johanek, an infant son, a son-in-law, Robert Risch, a brother and two sisters. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 pm to 9 pm Sunday and at the church on Monday from 12 noon to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times -Sun. Nov. 12, 1989 - page B14
JOHN NOVY (d. 1903) Death Wed. in Town Gibson of 59-yr. old John Novy, well-known musician in the county and director of Novy’s Orchestra. The funeral was held Fri. in Melnik. Der Nord Westen, 10 Sep. 1903 (Note: Right cem., right name, right death year but the age is off and doesn't match the age the tombstone says he should be.) ******** John Novy, one of the best known musicians in Manitowoc county died at his home in the town of Gibson Wednesday morning of quick consumption, aged 59 years. He was for years the leader of the Novy orchestra and is well known to all residents of the county. Funeral Friday at Melnik. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 3, 1903 P. 1 ******** Wednesday morning John Novy died at his home in the town of Gibson of consumption aged 59 years. He was a talented musician having played with Ringling Bros. several seasons and during the last years he was the leader of Novy's band. The funeral will take place at Melnik Friday. Manitowoc Pilot, September 3, 1903 p.1 ******** (Order for Proof of Will) STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of John Novy, deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of John Novy of the town of Gibson, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Katherina Novy, of Gibson in said county, having presented to said court her petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said John Novy died testate, at the town of Gibson, in said county, on the 1st day of September, 1903; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that no one is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Katherina Novy. It is ordered: that said petition and the matters therein be heard and proofs of said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court, to be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 20th day of October, 1903, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated September 16th, 1903. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Adolph S. Chloupek, Attorney. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 1, 1903 P. 8
JOHN NOVY (d. 1910) Notes From Melnik: Many from here attended the funeral of the late John Novy, one of the oldest residents of the county, who died suddenly of old age at his home in Larrabee last Monday. Mr. Novy was born in Bohemia 88 years ago and came to this county with his wife about 35 years ago. They settled on a farm and followed that occupation until advanced age forced them to retire, transferring the farm to a son, now dead. They continued, however, to live on the old farm with their daughter-in-law. Until recently the old gentleman was active, and required very little care. He had possession of his faculties up to the end. The deceased was held in high esteem and respected by all who knew him. The funeral was held Wednesday from the late home. Interment was in the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 21, 1910 pg. 8 *Note: Obituary places him here.
MRS. JOHN NOVY Notes From Melnik: Many from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Novy for over 30 years a resident of this county who died at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Kate Novy of Larrabee. Death was due to diseases incident to old age. Her husband Mr. John Novy died about a year ago. The funeral was held last Saturday from the late home. Interment was at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 4, 1911 pg. 8 *Note: Obituary places her here.
JOSEPH NOVY Joseph J. Novy, 93, of 12121 Novy Road, Whitelaw, Town of Gibson, died late Saturday morning, June 20, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. Pam Novelly will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Novy was born May 5, 1894 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late John and Kathleen Weber Novy. He married the former Helen Rezek on June 5, 1917. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson. Mr. Novy was also employed for many years by the former Kingsbury Brewery of Manitowoc, retiring in 1959. Mr. Novy was a member of Maltsters Union, WFLA Lodge Number 20 of Melnik and a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple had the honor of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary on June 5, 1987. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son and a daughter-in-law, Frank and Carol Novy of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Amelia Risch of Manitowoc; a son-in-law, Dan Johanek of Route 1, Mishicot; a brother, Ben Novy of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Johanek, an infant son, two brothers, a sister, a step brother, a step sister and a son-in-law, Robert Risch. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 5 pm to 9 pm this Monday and at the church on Tuesday from 12 noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., June 22, 1987 - page 18
LEONARD NOVY Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Novy have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their infant son, who was about six weeks old and died Monday. The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 A.M. at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery, Rev. Teply officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 29, 1922 P.5
KATHRINE NOVY BRIEF ILLNESS ENDS IN DEATH OF MRS. NOVY Mrs. Katherine Novy, widow of John Novy, died at the home of her son, James Novy last evening at 6:30 after an illness of less than two days. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the home with services at Melnik Presbyterian church at 10 o’clock, the Rev. Tepley officiating. Burial will be at the adjoining cemetery. Born Katherine Weber in Bohemia, February 28, 1864, she came to this country alone at the age of thirteen and has always since resided in the town of Gibson. She was married to John Suchan who died after two children had been born to the couple and two years after his death married John Novy who also preceded her in death. Her husband was for many years prominent in musical circles of the county and as a mark of respect the band will attend the funeral and give several selections. Mrs. Novy is survived by a son and daughter of her first marriage, Fred Suchan of Rockwell and Mrs. John Hronek of this city and by four sons and two daughters of the second marriage, James Novy on the old homestead; Henry Novy of this city, Joseph Novy of Melnik and Benjamin of Two Rivers and by two daughters, Mrs. Walter Hilbersack of Two Rivers and Mrs. John Karbon of Rockwell. One brother, Matt Weber of this city and a sister, Mrs. Simanek of Brockville, also survive her. She was a member of the Z.C.B.J. and C. J. societies and of the St. Martha society of the Melnik church. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 25, 1925 P. 12
LEONA O. NOVY Leona O. Novy, age 92, formerly of 1104 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, November 9, 1998, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, November 13, 1998, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Mathew Simonar will officiate with burial to follow at Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. She was born March 18, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Andrew and Magdelena Pastornoski Kaufmann. Leona grew up and attended schools in Manitowoc. She married Benjamen H. Novy on January 19, 1926, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on November 29, 1992. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard J. and Lois Novy, Springfield, Mo., Donald J. and Joan Novy, Thornton, Col.; one daughter and son-in-law, JoAnne and Roger Hoffman, Mesa, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband; six brothers and two sisters. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 10-11 a.m. Friday. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 1998 P. A2
LAVERNE ROSE ORCHARD Laverne Rose Orchard, age 69, of Kellnersville, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Laverne was born on February 4, 1942, daughter of the late Victor and Rose (Steeber) Polifka. She married the late Frederick J. Hlinak on December 13, 1958. Laverne was a past member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church and the Martha Society. She lived and worked in Manitowoc County, owning Fun-n-Fast in Francis Creek and Melnik Super Club until moving to Sturgeon Bay in the spring of 1982. Laverne worked as cook and kitchen manager at several restaurants and resorts. She was an active member of both the United Methodist Church and the local Order of Eastern Star. Laverne married the late Richard Orchard of Sturgeon Bay on April 25, 1987. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1999. She returned to her hometown of Kellnersville. Laverne was a member of Kellnersville Senior Citizens and the Order of the Eastern Star #1. Survivors include her brother: Vernon Polifka, Kellnersville; one daughter: Kathy (David) Knuth, Kellnersville; one granddaughter: Lisa (Brian) Garbe; two great-grandsons: Quentin and Calvin; two step great-granddaughters: Taylor and Brianna; aunts and uncles include: Helen (Leonard) Sauer, Kellnersville: Joe (Doris) Steeber, Mishicot. Many cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also survived by a special family friend: Diane Jalowiec, Francis Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents: Victor and Rose Polifka; two uncles and aunt: Tony (Anne) Steeber and Leo (Esther) Steeber; maternal grandparents: Anton (Kristina Hercig) Steeber; paternal grandparents; John (Mary) Stipek) Polifka. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main Street, Kellnersville. Rev. Dr. Matthew Sauer will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldpfeffer.com In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Laverne’s name. Herald Times Reporter, May 2011
BERNICE PAIDER Mrs. Joseph Paider, 54, of the Town of Gibson, died Friday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she became a patient earlier in the week. Funeral services are planned for Monday or Tuesday at the Melnik Presbyterian Church with services in the church cemetery. She was born Bernice Prochazka in Bohemia, Oct. 31, 1900, and in 1913, the family moved to the United States and located at Rockford, Ill. On Oct. 16, 1923, she was married to Joseph Paider and they moved to a farm in Gibson. Surviving are the husband; three sons, (private); three brothers, Joseph and James of Rockford and Frank of Gibson; sister, Mrs. Joseph Bursik of Rockford; and a grandchild. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Oct. 15, 1955
JOSEPH PAIDER Joseph Paider, 96, former Town of Gibson resident, died Wednesday, June 29, 1988 at a Two Rivers Nursing home. He was born January 13, 1892 in Kewaunee County, son of the late Martin and Katherine Schleis Paider. On October 16, 1924 he married the former Bernice Prochazka. She preceded him in death in 1955. Mr. Paider farmed in the Town of Gibson until his retirement. Survivors include two sons and three daughters-in-law, Jerome and Louise Paider; Robert and Joyce Paider, all of Two Rivers and Mrs. Lou Zaruba, Cooperstown; a sister, Mrs. Ralph (Tillie) Wania, Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Josephine Paider, Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Corby Kohoe, Milwaukee; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, two sisters, two brothers and a great grandson. Funeral was Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Karen Doty officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Denmark Press - Thursday, September 29, 1988 ******** (13 Jan. 1892/29 June 1988/SSDI)
KATHERINE PAIDER Mrs. Martin Paider Sr., 80, of route 1, Denmark, died Sunday afternoon at the farm home now operated by her son, Martin. Born Katherine Schlies in Franklin, Kewaunee County in 1866, she was married to Mr. Paider in 1890. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary six years ago. Survivors are the husband, three sons, Martin on the home farm, Edward of Two Rivers and Joseph of Denmark; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Prochazka of Gibson, Mrs. Corby Kehoe and Mrs. Ralph Wanie of West Allis. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Dec. 23, 1946 - page 2
MARTIN PAIDER SR. Martin Paider Sr., 91, retired Kewaunee County farmer, died Saturday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ann Kehoe of West Allis with whom he had resided the past year. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Sherwood Roach will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born August 8, 1864 in Czechoslovakia and at the age of 19 came to the United States, locating in Franklin, Kewaunee county. In 1890 he married Miss Catherine Schlies and they located on a farm in the town. His wife died in 1946. Surviving are three sons, Joseph and martin of Star Route, Denmark and Edward of Two Rivers; three daughter, Mrs. Mary Prochacka of Star Route, Denmark and Mrs. Ann Kehoe and Mrs. Tillie Wanie of West Allis; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 p.m. Monday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Dec. 12, 1955 - page 21
MARTIN PAIDER (d. 1980) Martin Paider, 85, a former Town of Franklin resident, died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 5, at a Manitowoc hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark. The Rev. Bernard Setterlund will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Cemetery. Mr. Paider was born Feb. 13, 1894, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Martin and Katherine Schleis Paider Sr. He farmed in the Town of Franklin for many years. Survivors include a brother, Joseph of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Corby (Ann) Kehoe and Mrs. Ralph (Tillie) Wanie of West Allis and nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, January 7, 1980 P.3
ANN PAUKOVICH Mrs. Michael Paukovich, 59, nee Ann Gruber, of 1234 North 18th street, died Wednesday evening at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frazier mortuary chapel, the Rev. E.O. Flagstad officiating. Burial will be in the Presbyterian cemetery at Melnik. She is survived by her husband; daughter, Mrs. Edward Meyer of route 2, Manitowoc; two sons, Walter Dolezal of Milwaukee and Chester Kolezal of this city and a grandchild. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, August 27, 1948 pg. 2
MARY (REZEK) PAVLICHEK FUNERAL WILL BE WEDNESDAY Mrs. Robert Pavlichek Dies Sunday At Green Bay Mrs. Robert Pavlicheck, 40, a native of this county, died Sunday at Green Bay after four months illness. Since her marriage she resided with her husband at Bryant, Langlade county. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the old homestead in Gibson and at 2 p.m. from the Presbyterian church in Melnik with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Rezek was born in Gibson in 1895, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Rezek. She was married to Robert Pavlichek in 1923 and they moved to Bryant, Wis. to reside. Survivors are the widower; two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) all of Bryant; five brothers, Anton, Raymond and Leonard, Gibson, Lewis and Hugo, Zander, Wis.; three sisters, Emma, Rose and Mrs. Joseph Hynek, Melnik. The body was removed to the old homestead in Gibson this afternoon from the Husar and Wachal funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 27, 1935 P.2
HERBERT PECH The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pech died Sunday morning and the funeral took place Tuesday from the home with services at the Melnik Presbyterian church. Interment was at the cemetery adjoining. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Herald News, November 12, 1920 P. 9
BARBORA PETERIK Barbara Peterik Wisconsin, Death Records Name Barbara Peterik Event Type Death Event Date 1907 Event Place Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Gibson Gender Female Age 76 Marital Status Married Race w Occupation Housework Birth Date 1831 Birth Year (Estimated) 1831 Birthplace Bohemia Burial Place Gibson Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Birthplace Bohemia Spouse's Name John Peterik "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
AUGUST PFEFFERKORN Notes From Melnik. Mr. August Pfefferkorn, one of the first settlers of this county, died at his home here Thursday, May 27, after a long illness, aged 71 years. Death was due indirectly to rheumatism. He is survived by his wife and thirteen children, all of whom are in good standing. Mr. Pfefferkorn was born in Germany and came to this country when a boy with his parents. They made their home here where deceased had resided ever since. The funeral was held Monday, May 31, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon from the late home. Interment was at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Pilot, June 10, 1909
ELIZABETH PFEFFERKORN Mrs. Elizabeth Pfefferkorn, 84, widow of August Pfefferkorn and a county resident until seven years ago, died Friday at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. Anna Thiel in Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. Robert Boettcher officiating. The body will lie in state at the church after 11 a.m. Tuesday. Born Anna Specht in 1861 in this county on a farm near Melnik, she was married to August Pfefferkorn and the couple made their home onthe Gibson farm. The husband died in 1907 (sic) and the widow continued to live on the farm until seven years ago when she went to Milwaukee to make her home. Surviving are five sons, John of Two Rivers, Edwin of Shoto, William of Manitowoc, Gustave at Hartford and Richard on the home farm; and four daughters, Mrs. Anna Thiel and Miss Selma Pfefferkorn, Milwaukee, Mrs. Helen Krueger of Newton, Mrs. Ida Luebke of Maribel, and a brother, Frank Specht, of Kossuth. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 29, 1945 P. 2
FILIA PFEFFERKORN Mrs. Richard Pfefferkorn, 74, of Denmark, died Saturday evening at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion United Methodist Church, Denmark. The Rev. Cletus Kramer will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Mrs. Pfefferkorn was born April 21, 1898, in the Town of Glenmore, Brown County, daughter of the late Herman and Henrietta Kuckenbecker Bruegge. She was married to Richard Pfefferkorn June 13, 1918, at Morrison. The couple farmed in the Melnik area until six years ago retiring and moving to Denmark. Survivors include her husband, a son, Wilferd, of St. Paul, Minn.; three daughters, Mrs. Jamie (Eunice) Sharpp, of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Richard (Carol) Wilkes, of Rolling Hills, Calif., and Mrs. Jerry (Edith) Lovick, of Denmark; a sister, Mrs. Laura Knuth, of Manitowoc; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 20, 1972
JOHANNA PFEFFERKORN Death Monday evening last week in Gibson of Mrs. Louise Pfefferkorn. She was born 6 April 1810 in Prillwitz, Pomerania, thus reaching the age of 88. She married Wilhelm Pfefferkorn in 1832 and came to America with him in 1857. Her husband died in 1865. On 1 February of this year, Mrs. Pfefferkorn was badly injured in a fall which her death eventually ensued. She had seven children of whom 3 still live. Her funeral was held last Thursday and the Rev. W. Colander delivered the funeral oration. Der Nord Westen - June 30, 1898
RICHARD PFEFFERKORN Richard Pfefferkorn, 82, of Denmark, died Tuesday at a Green Bay nursing home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Denmark. The Rev. Cletus Kramer will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Mr. Pfefferkorn was born Feb. 19, 1890, at Melnik, son of the late August and Catherine Soecht Pfefferkorn. He married Filia Bruegge June 13, 1918, at Morrison, Brown County. The couple farmed in the Melnik area until six years ago, retiring and moving to Denmark. Mrs. Pfefferorn preceded him in death last month. Survivors include a son, Winfred, of St. Paul, Minn.; three daughters, Mrs. Jamie (Eunice) Sharpp, of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Richard (Carol) Wilkes, of Rolling Hills, Calif., and Mrs. Jerry (Edith) Lovick, of Denmark; a brother, Edwin, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Pheil and Miss Selma Pfefferkorn, of Milwaukee; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1972
SELMA PFEFFERKORN Selma Pfefferkorn, 92, of 7300 Dean Road, Milwaukee, died Tuesday, March 1, 1988 at St. Michael Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Friday at Zion United Methodist Church, Mishicot. Rev. Ronald Helgerson will officiate. Selma was born February 8, 1896 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late August and Elizabeth Specht Pfefferkorn. She was employed with Milwaukee Health Department as a Registered Nurse until her retirement. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lucinda Pfefferkorn of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by 16 half brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Zion United Methodist Church, Mishicot, 12:30 pm Friday until the hour of service. Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, assisted with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Mar. 2, 1988 - page 15
EMMA PILGER Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Pilger, 77, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, who died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, The Rev. Charles F. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Mrs. Pilger, the former Emma Jung, was born June 15, 1891, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late George and Margaret Wattawa Jung. She was married to Joseph Pilger Jan. 27, 1914, and the couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth and the past 40 years resided in their present home. Survivors included the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Martin (Viola) Koch, of Two Rivers; two brothers, John of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Albert of Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. Mary Zeman, of Rt. 1, Maribel; seven grand- children and 15 great grandchildren. A daughter preceded in death. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 17, 1968 P. 20 ******** Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Sporer;, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Pilger and Mrs. Matt Zingsheim and Mrs. J. Steffeck are at Whitelaw today for the marriage of Miss Emma Jung and Joseph Pilger. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Jan. 27, 1914 page 5
FRANK PILGER Frank Pilger, 82, retired farmer, died this morning at the homestead farm in Kossuth, now operated by his son, Joseph. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 2 o’clock from the Melnik Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the Melnik cemetery. Mr. Pilger was born in Cooperstown and married Miss Mary Hershman. They located on a farm in Kossuth. Mrs. Pilger died 27 years ago. Survivors are three sons, Joseph, Kossuth, Emil, Kenosha, Stephen, Maribel; two daughters, Mrs. Albert Motiff, City, Mrs. Albert Dolegal, Milwaukee; and three sisters, Mrs. Matt Zingscheim, Mrs. Fannie Steffeck and Mrs. Anton Sporer, all of this city. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 20, 1938 P. 2
JOSEPH PILGER Joseph F. Pilger, 86, a former Francis Creek resident died early Thursday morning in Holy Famly Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 am Saturday in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Dale O. Tutje will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Mr. Pilger was born Dec. 20, 1891 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Frank and Mary Hershmann Pilger. He married Emma Jung Jan. 27, 1914 and the couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Pilger was also employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. for many years, retiring in 1957. His wife preceded him in death July 16, 1968. He had been a patient at the Extended Care Facility for the past 10 years. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Viola Koch of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Annie) Dolezal of Milwaukee and Mrs. Adolph (Mary) Boechman of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. A daughter, two brothers, a granddaughter and a sister-in-law preceded him in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, after 6 pm Friday and Saturday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times- Thursday, July 20, 1978 - page 3 ******** (b. Dec 20 1892/d. Jul 1978/SSDI)
MARIE PILGER SHOCK HASTENS DEATH Tragic Death of Brother Probably Hastened Mrs. Pilger's Demise Stricken by paralysis six weeks ago Mrs. Mary Pilger, a resident of Kellnersville, and mother of Emil Pilger of this city died at 5 o'clock this morning. Deceased is a sister-in-law of Mrs. Anton Sporer also of Manitowoc and a half sister of the late Frank Herman Denmark farmer who died from injuries sustained when a dynamite charge exploded and he was blown a distance of thirty feet. The tragic death of Mr. Herman probably hastened the demise of Mrs. Pilger, the shock of her brothers death causing a relapse in her condidtion. Mrs. Pilger was 48 years of age. A husband, five children, mother, two brothers and a sister survive her demise. Mrs. Pilger was stricken about six weeks ago and for a time was seriously ill. However she steadily gained and this week was able to be about for a day, although far from being well Wednesday a change for the worse occurred resulting in death this morning. The funeral will probably be held Sunday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 29, 1911 P.1 ******** The funeral of the late Mrs. Frank Pilger will be held at Melnik tomorrow morning. Relatives from this city will attend. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 30, 1911 P. 2 ****** Melnik Notes: Mrs. Frank Pilger of this vicinity died last Wednesday morning at her home after an illness of several weeks duration. The deceased was stricken by paralysis that affected her speech, about six weeks ago and for a time was seriously ill, however she gained and this week was able to be about for a day. Although far from being well, Wednesday a change for the worse occurred resulting in death. Mrs. Pilger was born and reared in this locality and was 48 years of age. She was married to Frank Pilger about twenty-eight years ago who with five children survive her demise. The children are Stephen, Jos., Anna and Mary of this place and Emil at Manitowoc. She is also survived by her mother Mrs. Stuffeck, one brother Joseph Herman of Manitowoc and one sister Mrs. Katherine Gruber of this vicinity. The deceased was a devoted wife and an affectionate mother. Her many friends mourn her death. The funeral was held last Sunday at 10 a.m. from the late home under the auspices of the Z.C.B.G. of which deceased was a member. The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wis., Tuesday, January 9, 1912 pg. 8
ALOIS PODHOLA Louis Podhola birth: 14 February 1900 Gibson, Manitowoc Co. death: 19 February 1900 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Melnik residence: 1900 Gibson father: Wencelaw Podhola mother: Tekla Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ANNA PODHOLA Annie Svoboda Podhola Wisconsin, Death Records Name Annie Svoboda Podhola Event Type Death Event Date 1898 Event Place Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Gibson, Gender Female Age 65 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Housework Birth Date 31 Aug 1832 Birth Year (Estimated) 1833 Birthplace Bohemia Burial Place Melnik, Cemetery Evangelic Cemetery Father's Name Jan Svoboda Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Name Katy Svoboda Mother's Birthplace Bohemia Spouse's Name Frank Podhola "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ******** Annie Svoboda Podhola Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Annie Svoboda Podhola Gender Female Burial Place Melnik Death Date 28 Apr 1898 Death Place Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 65 Birth Date 31 Aug 1832 Birthplace Bohemia Occupation Housework Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Frank Podhola Father's Name Jan Svoboda Father's Birthplace Bohemia Mother's Name Katy Mother's Birthplace Bohemia "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968"
ADOLPH S. PODRABSKY MISSING ALL NIGHT GIBSON MAN FOUND HANGING IN WOODS ADOLPH PODRABSKY, FARMER, 35, ENDS OWN LIFE IN WOODS NEAR HOME SOMETIME LAST NIGHT. MIND AFFECTED? Missing from his home since yesterday afternoon when he left, presumably to make repairs to fences. Adolph Podrabsky's dead body was found early today hanging from the limb of a tree in a grove near his home in Gibson. The man had been dead for some hours and is believed to have ended his life yesterday afternoon. Podrabsky, who was 35 and married, is believed to have been temporarily insane at the time he ended his life. The man had taken a rope from the barn when he left for the field and this fact leads to the belief that he planned the suicide. When Podrabsky failed to return to his home last night the family, alarmed, summoned neighbors and a search was instituted for the missing man. Early this morning Joseph Pech and others who were with the searching parties, came upon Podrabsky's dead body hanging from a tree in Schlei's grove, which is near the man's home. Sheriff Engelbrecht was notified and with District Attorney Schmitz left for Gibson this morning. It is not believed that an inquest will be held. Mr. Podrabsky was well known and often visited in this city where the family has relatives. He is survived by a widow and children. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 06, 1915, Page 1 ********** WEATHER DROVE GIBSON MAN TO TAKE OWN LIFE? FEAR OF LOSS OF CROPS WORRIED ADOLPH PODRABSKY WHO MADE DOUBLY SURE OF ENDING LIFE. WAS WEALTHY No inquest will be held over the death of Adolph Podrabsky, the town of Gibson farmer whose dead body was found hanging in a grove near his home yesterday. The case is clearly one of suicide and no inquest was deemed necessary. Podrabsky will be buried at Gibson. Loss of a large part of his season's crops which he feared would result from weather condition is believed to have been responsible for Podrabsky's act. The dead man is said to have been well fixed financially but he deplored the condition of crops on his farm and a short time before he left home he remarked to his wife, referring to the fact that he had been unable to get his crops in, "it is awful." Podrabsky had recently purchased an automobile but had notified Hall Bros., this city, not to deliver the machine until the roads were dried. Podrabsky had made doubly sure of death by climbing a tree, seating himself on a branch, and then with the noose about his neck, had fired a shot from a revolver into his brain. The body was found hanging ten feet from the ground. The revolver was found under the tree. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, August 07, 1915, Page 1 ********** MELNIK news The funeral of the late Adolph Podrabsky was held from the late home Sunday at 11am and interment was at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery. The correspondent and this section at large extend sympathy to the family in their sad affliction. Miss Emma Gruber of Antigo came down to attend the funeral of her brother in law, Adolph Podrabsky, and is now visiting here with old time friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 12, 1915, Page 4 ********* (No. 17 1st publication Mch. (sic)9, '16) COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN-IN PROBATE. In the matter of the estate of Adolph S. Podrabsky, deceased. Notice is hereby given, That at a Special term of the county court to be held in and for said county at the court house in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the Second Tuesday (being the 11th day) of April, A.D., 1916, at the openin gof(sic) court on that day the following matter will be heard and considered. The application of Albert G. Worel, administrator of the estate of Adolph S. Podrabsky, deceased, late of the town of Gibson, in said county, for the examination and allowance of his final account, and for the assignment of the residue of the estate of said deceased to such persons as are by law entitled thereto; and for the determination and adjudication of the inheritance tax, if any, payable in said estate. Dated Mrach 8, A.D., 1916. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. A.B. Schenian, attorney. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 9, 1916 P.4
BARBARA GRUBER PODRABSKY Mrs. Barbara Prodrovsky, 87, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for 11 days. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Melnik Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Henry Stammer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Barbara Gruber January 6, 1874 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Simon and Mary Forst Gruber. She was married to Adolph Prodrovsky and the family operated a farm in the Town of Gibson for many years. She was a member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Martha Society of the church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1920, a daughter, Lillian, a sister and a brother. Surviving are a sister, Miss Emma Gruber of Racine; two brothers, Dr. John Gruber of Racine and Joseph Gruber of Antigo and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald times - Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1961 - page 19
MARY POLIFKA Mrs. Matt Polifka Sr., 69, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient five weeks. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 2 p.m. at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Polifka was born Feb. 18, 1898, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Adolph and Anna Hensch Kovarik. She was married to Matt Polifka March 13, 1926, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed for several years in the Towns of Kossuth, Franklin and Cato. The past 11 years the couple resided on a farm near Polifka Corners. Surviving are the husband; six sons, (private); a brother, Wencil Kovarik, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and eight grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 22, 1967 P. 8
MATT POLIFKA Matt Polifka Sr., 79, of 303 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died late Monday night Feb. 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Polifka was born Jan. 18, 1901, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late John and Margaret Stedl Polifka. He married Mary Kovarik March 13, 1926, and farmed in the Townships of Kossuth, Franklin and Cato. He had also been employed with Mirro Corporation, Manitowoc. Mrs. Polifka preceded him in death in 1967. Survivors include four sons, Matt Jr., of Clarks Mills and Lester, Clarence and Harvey of Route 1, Whitelaw and grandchildren. A son, Victor, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1980 P.3 ******** Miss Mary Kovarik, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kovarik of the Town of Gibson and Mat Polifka of the Town of Kossuth, well known young people of the county, were quietly married at 10:30 o'clock this morning at the court house, the ceremony taking place in the municipal court chambers with Judge Schmidt officiating. The couple were attended by Miss Lillian Havlovitz and Wenzel Kovarik. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party took its departure for the home of the bride's parents, where a wedding celebration is being held. Mr. and Mrs. Polifka will make their home on a farm. Manitowoc Herald News - Sat., Mar. 13, 1926 - page 4 ******** (18 Jan. 1901/Feb. 1980/SSDI)
ELIZABETH PRIBEK Mrs. Elizabeth Pribek, 95, of 1325 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, June 23, 1990, at the home of a daughter and son-in-law, Olive and Roland Herman or 3510 N. 33 Street, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. A. Ronald Helgerson will officiate with burial at Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc county. She was born Elizabeth Hoffman on April 15, 1895, in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalene Peterik Hoffman. She had been employed by various Milwaukee hotels as a cook prior to her marriage. She married John Pribek in September of 1917 in Manitowoc. The couple lived in Lena, Wisconsin from 1922 to 1952 when they returned to Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in October of 1970. Mrs. Pribek was a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Harry M. Pribek of Milwaukee, Ervin F. Pribek of Manitowoc, Vernon L. and Sophie Pribek of Mantiowoc, Gordon R. and Roberta Pribek of Sheboygan Falls; three daughters and sons-in-law, Olive J. and Roland Herman of Sheboygan, Evelyn and Clayton Williamson of Sheboygan, Lucille Williquette of Milwaukee; four sisters, Rose Stromberg of Milwaukee, Leona Bauer of Manitowoc, Camille Peroutka of Manitowoc, Clara Selner of Kenosha; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard J. Pribek, a brother and four sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday and Tuesday prior to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
CARL F. PROCHAZKA Carl Prochazka, 54, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Friday evening at St. Mary Hospital, Green Bay, following a years’ illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Tuesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Prochazka was born March 28, 1920, son of the late Frank and Marie Paider Prochazka. He married Ruth Hlinak Sept. 3, 1949 and farmed in the Melnik area. He was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and a committee member of the AFSC Conservation Assn. Survivors include his wife, a son, Wesley and a daughter, Carol Ann, at home and a brother, James of Two Rivers. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 pm Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., Mar. 29, 1975 - page 3
FRANK J. PROCHAZKA Funeral services for Frank Prochazka, 75, of Rt. 1, Denmark, who died Tuesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Robin Butler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Prochazka was born April 22, 1890, in Czechoslovakia, son of the late Anton and Frances Churchal Prochazka. He came to the United States when 14 years of age and settled at Rockford, Ill. He married Marie Paider June 24, 1919, and the couple located on a farm in the Town of Gibson. His wife died in 1958. Mr. Prochazka was a past committee member of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. He is survived by two sons, Carl, on the home farm and James, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Joseph Bursik, of Rockford and three grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and after noon at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1965 P.20
MARIE PROCHAZKA Prochazka Rites Held on Thursday Mrs. Frank Prochazka, 62, of the Town of Gibson, passed away Monday morning at her home following a lingering illusband, Leslie, rural Whitelaw; one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Elaine Bohacek, rural Whitelaw; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Evelyn Shusta, Maribel, Clara and Alvin Hagenow, Manitowoc, Ann and Earl Bruechert, Lady Lake, Fla.; three sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law, Dorothy Tisler, rural Reedsville, Lorraine Skarivoda, Denmark, Edwin (JoAnn) Skarivoda, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by two infant children, one brother, Harvey Bohacek, three brothers-in-law, LeRoy Skarivoda, Victor Shusta and Jack Tisler. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday and on Monday from 10 .m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 1997 P. A2
ANNIE REYNOLDS Mrs. Arthur Reynolds, 51, of Kingsbridge, died this morning at the family home of a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Shimek and Schwartz Funeral Home, the Rev. Frank Junek of the Melnik Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in the Melnik cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Shimek and Schwartz Funeral Home from Tuesday until the hour of the funeral. Mrs. Reynolds was born Anna Moss in the town of Kossuth on February, 1889. She was married to Arthur Reynolds on September 26, 1911. Survivors are the widower, three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Schmidt of Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence Podrabsky of Melnik and Miss Ethel, at home; three sons, Ervin of Kingsbridge and Richard and Archie, at home; four brothers, Joseph, John and Frank Moss of Kingsbridge and Charles Moss of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. John Polifka of Whitelaw and Mrs. Fred Nething of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 1, 1940 P. 9
ARTHUR REYNOLDS Arthur J. Reynolds, 82, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Prior to his admission to the hospital he was a patient at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc since July 8. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, with the Rev. Charles Freuden officiating and burial will be at Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Reynolds was born Aug. 3, 1888, in Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Albert and Julia Kronforst Reynolds. He was a mason and blacksmith by trade. On Sept. 26, 1911, he married Annie Moss. She preceded him in death in 1940. Survivors include three sons, Ervin, Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Richard of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Archie of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Julie) Schmidt, Mtd., Rt. 23, Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence (Elsie) Podrabsky and Mrs. Ed (Ethel) Porubcansky of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; brothers, Clarence and William of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Ed (Elsie) Reznichek of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday and until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 4, 1970 P. 11
ANNA REZEK Mrs. Frank Rezek, 64, Passes Away Saturday At Melnik Home Mrs. Frank Rezek, for years a resident of Melnik, passed away at the home on Saturday evening. The deceased, whose maiden name was Anna Vogltanz, was born in Bohemia in 1865 and came to this country 44 years ago. She was married to Frank Rezek who preceded her in death sixteen years ago. She is survived by one son Fred of this city, three daughters, Mrs. William Wilda of this city and Mrs. Fred Soukop and Mrs. Jos. Novy of Melnik, three sisters, Mrs. Emil Klika, Green Bay, Mrs. Jos. Malach, Rosecrans, Mrs. Edward Koslevy of Melnik, two brothers, Thomas of Antigo and Joseph of Montana. Seven grand- children also survive. The deceased was a member of the Z.C.B.T. Lodge, No. 20. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock from the home with burial at the Melnik cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 25, 1929 P. 2
ANTON REZEK (d. 1931) FARMER DROPS DEAD AS HE GOES FOR COWS Anton Rezek Found Dead By His Son on Farm Home North of Melnik Late Tuesday Stricken with a heart attack as he went to drive the cows home from pasture shortly after four o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Anton Rezek, 67, town of Gibson farmer, residing a short distance north of Melnik, died in a small wooded clump on the farm. His body was discovered by his son Raymond, who alarmed at the failure of his father to return to the barn with the cows, went in search of his father and found his body. Mr. Rezek, although having some spells of sickness, had been enjoying fairly good health and had been able to assist in the duties on the farm, with his sons Raymond, Anton and Leo. Funeral services will be held from the home Friday afternoon at two o'clock to the Presbyterian church at Melnik with the Rev. Junek officiating. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge of Melnik and members will attend the funeral. Came Here in Youth The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1864 and when a small boy came to this country with his parents, the family locating on a farm in the town of Gibson. He spent his entire life there. He was married to Julia Andrel, who survives him with five sons, Anton, Raymond and Leo on the home farm. Louis of Larrabee and Hugo of Zander; and four daughters, Mrs. Robert Pavlichek, Bryand, Wis., Mrs. Joseph Hynek, Melnik, and Rose and Emma at home. One sister, Mrs. Joseph Miller of Wilson, Mich., and three brothers, John Rezek of Antigo, Joseph of this city and Charles of Brockville, also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 2, 1931 p.3
ANTON REZEK (d. 1969) Funeral services for Anton Rezek, 78, of Maribel, who died Friday at the home of his niece, Mrs. Lawrence Wotruba, where he lived the past 10 years, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Sauer Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Rezek was born Aug. 11, 1891, in Town of Gibson, son of the late Anton and Julia Andrei Rezek. He was a carpenter and operated a threshing rig in the Gibson area. Survivors include four brothers, Louis, Raymond and Leo of Rt. 1, Maribel, and Hugo of Rt. 1, Denmark; three sisters, Emma Rezek, of Rt. 1, Maribel, Mrs. Charles Bauer of Racine and Mrs. Joseph Hynek of Maribel, and 16 nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 6, 1969 P. 3
CHARLES REZEK Charles Rezek, 77 (above) of Rt. 2 Manitowoc, retired railroad worker, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past eight weeks. Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 2 p.m. at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. Student Pastor Sherwood Roach will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Gibson in 1877 and when a young man, followed the carpenter trade and operated a threshing crew in the county. In 1900 he married Miss Katherine Rous. He was a member of the section crew of the North Western Railroad for 33 years until his retirement ten years ago. For the past years he had resided with his son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rezek of Rt. 2, Manitowoc. Rezek was a 54 year member of the ZCBJ lodge of Melnik and served 40 years as secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Rezek observed their golden wedding in 1950. His wife died in 1951. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Roman Tuschl of Kellnersville, Mrs. Edwin Bonk of Manitowoc and Mrs. Quirin Yindra of Maribel; two sons, Charles of Providence, R.I., and Joseph of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 25, 1954 P. 19
EDWIN REZEK Edwin Rezek, 48, who made his home with his father, Charles Rezek, near Melnik in the town of Kossuth, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 2 o’clock at the Melnik Presbyterian Church with Ronald Miller, a student pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born in the town of Kossuth in 1903, the deceased was a son of Charles and the late Mrs. Catherine Rezek. Surviving, in addition to the father, are two brothers, Joseph Rezek of Manitowoc and Charles of Providence, R.I.; three sisters, Mrs. Roman Tuschel of Route 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Edwin Bonk of Manitowoc and Mrs. Quirin Yindra of Maribel; and nine nephews and nieces. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 24, 1951 P. 2
EMMA REZEK Mrs. Emma Mary Rezek, 89, of Route 1, Maribel died late Friday morning, Sept. 14, at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and 2 p.m. at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Gregory Meyer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rezek was born March 30 , 1890, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Anton and Julia Andrel Rezek. She had been the oldest living member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Edna and Edward Novak of Mishicot; two brothers, Hugo Rezek of Route 1, Denmark and Leo Rezek of Route 1, Maribel; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Hynek of Maribel and Mrs. Rose Bauer of Racine; seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a great great grandson. A son, four brothers, a sister, two grandchildren and a great great granddaughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Monday. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, September 15, 1979 P. 3
FRANTISEK REZEK FRANK REZEK, MELNIK MAN DIES SUDDENLY Found in Dying condition in Barn Where He Was Feeding Stock Found in dying condition in the stable where he had been attending his stock, Frank Rezek, a prominent and well known farmer of Melnik, died within a few minutes after being removed to his home. Rezek was found by his wife who visited the barns to call him for the noon-day meal when he failed to respond to her call from the house. Though it was at first thought Mr. Rezek had been kicked by a horse, having been found near the stall of one of the animals, physicians who conducted an examination of the body said that death was due to heart failure. Mr. Rezek was 52 years of age and is survived by a widow and five children. The burial was held at Melnik today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1912 P.1 ******** Notes From Melnik: Mr. Frank Rezek, a prominent farmer of this place, was stricken with paralysis Sunday at 1 o'clock P.M. which had a fatal termination several hours later. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock from the late home. Interment will be at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery. The two local lodges of which the deceased was a member will attend in a body. Full particulars next week. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 21, 1912 pg. 8 ******** Notes From Melnik: Mr. Frank Rezek, a prominent and well known farmer of this place had been found in a dying condition in the stable where he had been attending stock Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1 o'clock P. M. by his wife. A physician was immediately summoned who said that Mr. Rezek was stricken with paralysis resulting in death several hours later. It was a severe shock to his many friends as well as to his grief stricken relatives. He was about 52 years of age and is survived by a sorrowing wife, three daughters and one son. They are Mrs. Fred Soukop of this place, Mrs. Wm. Wilda of Manitowoc, Miss Helen and Fred at home. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from the late home with interment at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended. It seemed no one could fail in paying tribute to the deceased. The local lodges Z.C.B.J. and Melnik Sokol of which deceased was a member attended in a body. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family in their sad bereavement. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 28, 1912 pg. 8
HARVEY R. REZEK Harvey, eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rezek who passed away at the late home from a cold developing into pneumonia last Monday was buried at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery last Wednesday morning. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 21, 1927 P. 12
HELEN A. REZEK Mrs. Helen A. Rezek, 84, formerly of Route 1, Denmark, died Thursday afternoon, October 17, 1991, at North Ridge Care Center where she resided the past 2-1/2 years. She was born on March 8, 907, in the town of Gibson, daughter of the late John and Antonia Krofta Graycarek. She was married on November 8, 1930, to Hugo Rezek at Melnik Presbyterian Church. They would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this year. They farmed the Graycarek homestead at Zander, town of Gibson, Manitowoc County. She was a life-time member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. Survived by her husband, Hugo, a resident of North Ridge; three daughters and sons-in-law, LaVerne and Alex Konieczny of rural Mishicot, Audrey and Dan Johanek, Jr. of Zander, Susan and Tom Wagner of Manitowoc; one son and daughter-law, Bob and Susie Rezek of rural Mishicot four grandchildren, Kim, Darryl, Dawn Johanek, and Mrs. Glenn Linda Vandenbusch; one great grand daughter, Stacey Vandenbusch. Preceded in death by an infant son, Lester; and two brothers, William and Adolph Graycarek. The funeral will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Karen Doty officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. this Friday evening this Friday evening at Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot, and Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, October 18, 1991 P. B10
HUGO G. REZEK Hugo G. Rezek, age 94, formerly of Route 1, Denmark, died early Saturday morning, August 13, 1994, at North Ridge Care Center, where he made his home the past 5 1/2 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 1994 at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Hugo was born March 31, 1900, in the town of Gibson, near Melnik, son of the late Anton and Julia Andrel Rezek. He married Helen Graycarek at Melnik Presbyterian Church November 8, 1930. She preceded him in death on October 17, 1991. They farmed the Graycarek Homestead at Zanders. In his younger years he worked the area with the Rezek Thrashing crew. He was a carpenter and he worked on the submarines at Manitowoc Shipbuilding. He is a member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, LaVerne and Alex Konieczny, rural Mishicot, Audrey and Dan Johanek Jr., Zanders, Susan and Tom Wagner, rural Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Susie Rezek, rural Mishicot; four grandchildren, Kim, Darryl and Dawn Johanek, Linda (Glenn) Vandenbusch; one great-granddaughter, Stacey Vandenbusch; one sister, Mrs. Anna Hynek, Maribel; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Lillian Rezek. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Lester, four brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-7 p.m. Sunday (TODAY) and Monday at the church from 10a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter August 14, 1994 pg. A2
JULIA REZEK DEATH CLAIMS MELNICK WOMAN Mrs. Anton Rezek Succumbs of Sudden Heart Attack Mrs. Anton Rezek, 63, of Melnik, died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hynek, Melnik, at 8 o’clock Saturday evening. Her death was attributed to a heart attack and was entirely unexpected, as the woman appeared to be in perfect health. She had been visiting at her daughter’s home for only a few minutes when the attack came on. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Presbyterian church in Melnik, the Rev. Frank Junek officiating. Burial will be in the Melnik cemetery. Mrs. Rezek was born in Bohemia in October, 1870. She came to this country with her aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Forst, and settled on a farm in Gibson. In 1889 she was married to Anton Rezek who preceded her in death two years. The deceased is survived by five sons, Anton, Leo and Raymond at home, and Louis and Hugo of Zanders; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Pavlichek of Bryant, Mrs. Joseph Hunek of Melnik, and Rose and Emma at home; a sister, Mrs. John Drahonovsky of Milwaukee; 11 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. The body was removed to the home this afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 5, 1934 P. 2
KATHERINE REZEK Mrs. Charles Rezek, nee Katherine Rous, 70, of route 1, Whitelaw, (above) died Tuesday night at her home after an illness of six months. Mrs. Rezek was born in 1880 in the town of Franklin and was married to Charles Rzek in 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Rezek made their home in the town of Kossuth where they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Novwember. Mrs. Rezek was a member of Z.C.B.J. lodge, Melnik, and the Marta (sic) society of Melnik Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Saur funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 2 p.m. at Melnik Presybterian church, Melnik, Roland Miller, student pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin Bonk of Manitowoc, Mrs. Roman Tuschl of route 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Quirin Yindra of Maribel; three sons, Joseph of Manitowoc, Edwin at home,and Charles of Providence, R.I.; three sisters, Mrs. Marv R????e??K of Francis Cereek, Mrs. ???? Y??d?? of Denmark, Wis., and Mrs. Joseph Opuchka at Route 3, Manitowoc and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22 until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 21, 1951 P.2
LEO C. REZEK Leo Rezek, 77, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Sunday morning, Dec. 11, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Rev. James L. Thomson will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Mr. Rezek was born June 11, 1906, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Anton and Julia Andrei Rezek. He married the former Lillian Mleziva on June 14, 1933. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson and celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on June 14, 1983. Mr. Rezek was a member of W.F.L.A. Lodge No. 20 of Melnik. Survivors include his wife, Lillian; a daughter and son-in-law, Celia and Robert Post of Two Rivers; a brother, Hugo Rezek of Rt. 1, Denmark; a sister, Mrs. Anna Hynek of Maribel; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond, Anton and Louis and three sisters, Rose, Mary and Emma. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, December 12, 1983 P. 3
LILLIAN E. REZEK Lillian F. Rezek, age 85, formerly of 14177 Melnik Road, Maribel, died Wednesday, November 26, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 1997, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with burial to follow in the chuch cemetery. The former Lillian Mleziva was born October 11, 1912, in the town of Gibson, daughter of the late Stephen and Bessie Zeman Mleziva. She attended the Melnik School. On June 14, 1933, she married Leo Rezek and the couple farmed in the town of Gibson their entire married life. She is a member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Martha Society of the church, and Wfla Lodge #20 of Melnik. Survivors include four grandchildren, Sally (Dave) Prodoehl, Two Rivers, Albert (Barbra) Post, Manitowoc, Leonard (Daisy) Post, Mishicot, Lynn (Jyn) Wondrash, Two Rivers; seven great-grandchildren, Krysta and Marli Post, Andrew, Sara and Edward Pst, Kevin and Ashley Wondrash; her son-in-law, Robert Post, Two Rivers, four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Adolph Mleziva, Francis Creek, Rudy (Helen) Mleziva, Whitelaw, Robert (Dorothy) Mleziva, Boise, Idaho, Eugene (Alverda) Mleziva, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo December 11, 1983; one daughter, Celia Post; one brother Louis Mleziva, and two sisters-in-law, Lillian and Olive meziva. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville on Friday (TONIGHT) from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1997 P. A2
LOUIS REZEK Louis Rezek, 83, former route 1, Maribel resident, died Wednesday night in Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Saturday in Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Gregory Meyer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 of Manitowoc. Mr. Rezek was born August 24, 1895 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Anton and Julie Andrell Rezek. He married Tillie Salta June 17, 1918 in Manitowoc and was a Veteran of World War I. Mr. and Mrs. Rezek farmed in the Town of Gibson and Mr. Rezek also did carpenter work. The couple observed their 60th wedding anniversary in June, 1977. Mrs. Rezek died Nov. 4, 1977. Mr. Rezek was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two sons, Roy of Route 1, Maribel and Victor of Route 1, Mishicot; three daughters, Mrs. Russell (Charlotte) Kittell and Mrs. Martin (Betty) Wotruba, of Route 1, Maribel and Mrs. Emil (Irene) Kunstman of Two Rivers; two brothers, Hugo of Route 1, Denmark and Leo of Route 1, Maribel; three sisters, Emma Rezek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles (Rose) Bauer of Racine and Mrs. Anna Hynek of Maribel; 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. An infant son, three brothers and a sister and two grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home after 4 o’clock this Friday afternoon until 11:30 am Saturday in the church from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Nov. 24, 1978 - page 3
RAYMOND REZEK Raymond Q. Rezek, 70, of Melnik, died Sunday afternoon at the home of his siter, Emma Rezek of Rt. 1, Maribel. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Rezek was born March 31, 1900, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Anton and Julia Andrel Rezek. He was a lifelong resident of this area and was a carpenter and mason by trade. He also operated a thrashing machine in the Gibson-Zander area for many years. Survivors include three brothers, twin brother, Hugo of Rt. 1, Denmark, and Louis and Leo of Rt. 1, Maribel; three sisters; Emma Rezek of Rt. 1, Maribel, Mrs. Joseph Hynek of Maribel and Mrs. Charles Bauer of Racine and 16 nieces and nephews. A sister and twin brothers, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 19, 1970 p.18
TILLIE REZEK Mrs. Louis (Tillie) Rezek, 81, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Friday morning in Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gregory Meyers will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Rezek, nee Tillie Salta, was born April 28, 1896, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Frank and Cathenie Cigler Salta. She was married to Louis Rezek June 17, 1917, in Manitowoc. They farmed in the Town of Gibson until 20 years ago when they moved to their present home in Cooperstown. Mr. and Mr. Rezek observed their 60th wedding anniversary in June 1967. Mrs. Rezek was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Roy of Rt. 1, Maribel and Victor of Rt. 1, Mishicot; three daughters, Mrs. Russell (Charlotte) Kittell and Mrs. Martin (Betty) Wotruba of Rt. 1, Maribel and Mrs. Emil (Irene) Kunstman of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Malvina Kasten of Rt. 1, Maribel, 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. An infant son, two brothers and two grandchildren preceded her in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday and in the church from 12:20 p.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, November 4, 1977 P. 3
CHARLES ROBINSON Funeral services for Charles Robinson, 75, retired Town of Gibson farmer of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, who died early Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a long illness, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Henry E. Stammer officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Born Dec. 11, 1883, in the Town of Gibson, he was a son of the late George and Doris Bartel Robinson and lived his entire life on the homestead farm. He married the former Frances Hronek Dec. 12, 1903, who died five years ago. Since then he retired. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William Schuette and Mrs. Roy Becker of Manitowoc; two sons, Edwin, operating the home farm and Ludwig of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. James Novak of Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph of Mishicot; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 5, 1959 P. 19
FRANCES ROBINSON Mrs. Charles Robinson, 59, Town of Gibson, Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died at the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Sherwood Roach officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Mrs. Robinson, nee Frances Hronek, was born at Denmark, Brown County, on April 2, 1885, a daughter of the late Matt and Evangeline Kunz Hronek. She was married at Mishicot to Charles Robinson in 1903. Besides her husband ahe leaves two daughters, Mrs. Roy Becker and Mrs. William Schuette of Manitowoc, two sons, Edwin and Ludy Robinson on the farm home; eight sisters, Mrs. Anna Rezba, Mrs. Ben Landt of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Walter Krey of Two Rivers, Mrs. Christine Witeck of Manitowoc, Mrs. Herbert Wood of Milwaukee, Mrs. George Troullier and Mrs. Elmer Ray of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Mrs. John Novak of Manitowoc; three brothers, Frank and Lester Hronek of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Raymond Hronek of Green Bay; and four grandchildren Friends may call at the Specht Funeral Home at Mishicot until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 30, 1954 p.15
JOHN ROBINSON COOPERSTOWN FARMER DIES John Robinson, 70, Passes; Services To Be Tuesday John Robinson, 70, native of the county, who spent much of his life on a farm near Lena, Wis., died Friday at his farm home in Cooperstown. He had been ill the past two years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Knutson funeral home, Denmark, and at 2 p.m. from the Melnik Presbyterian church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Born in Gibson Mr. Robinson was born in Gibson in 1866 and engaged in farming. He married Lucille Matty 49 years ago and they moved to a farm near Lena, Wis. Mrs. Robinson died 11 years ago and the deceased moved to Two Rivers and five years ago located on a farm in Cooperstown, March 17, 1935, he married Carrie Wellner. Survivors are his widow; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Klein, Two Rivers; Mrs. Louis Richter, Sheboygan; Mrs. Henry Hagenow, Kossuth; Mrs. James Novak, Mishicot; Mrs. Anna Hronek, Gibson; six brothers, George, Kewaunee, Edward of Two Rivers, Joseph of Kossuth, Alfred of this city, Charles of Gibson, and Otto of Mishicot. The body is at the Knutson funeral home, Denmark. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 28, 1936 P. 11
VLASTA F. ROHDE Vlasta E. Rohde, age 92, Neenah, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 at Vallhaven Care Center. She was born May 29, 1909, daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Tomandel) Menchl. Vlasta graduated in 1927 from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and then from the LeClaire Beauty College in Milwaukee in 1929. She married Frank Rohde and he preceded her in death in 1946. Survivors include a brother, Rudolph (Erika) Menchl, Fort Meyers, Ha. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. Vlasta was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Menchl and a sister, Mamie Plautz. No services will be held. The Westgor Funeral Home, 205 W. Doty Ave., Neenah (722-7151) is serving the family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, January 6, 2002 pg. A6