MARIA BOHACEK Mrs. Stephen Mohacek (sic) died early Friday morning, May 18 at the Maple Crest sanatorium where she had been confined for the past six months. The deceased has been in poor health for the past three years. Mrs. Bohacek’s maiden name was Marie Dushek. She was born in Czechy, Bohemia, 49 years ago and when eight years old immigrated with her parents to this country. When 22 years of age she was married to Stephen Bohacek. The deceased is survived by her husband and three sons, Edward, Joseph, William besides her mother, two brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Bohacek was an affectionate wife and mother and was beloved by all her neighbors and friends. The funeral was held Sunday at 1 o’clock pm at the local Presbyterian cemetery. Mr. Vraney, officiated. Our sympathy goes out to the afflicted family in their bereavement. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 23, 1917, Page 4
ADOLPH CHALOUPKA Fatal Crash- February 4. 1975 Manitowoc County's third traffic fatality of the year occurred early Monday afternoon on Highway 142 about 1 1/2 miles east of Maribel Adolph J. Chaloupka 81, of Rt. 2 Two Rivers was pronounced dead at the scene following a two car crash at the junction of Highways 147 and 141. Three persons in the other vehicle including the driver, James E. Popham, 36, of Oconomowoc were injured. Chaloupka was driving west on 147 in the car shown off the road at left, and the Popham car, in the foreground was southbound on 141. (photo in newspaper) Man, 81, Victim of Crash An 81 year old rural Two Rivers man was killed and three persons were injured in a two-car crash at 1:45 pm Monday at the junction of Highway 141 and 147 about 1 1/2 miles east of Maribel. Adolph J. Chaloupka, Rt. 2 Two Rivers, was pronounced dead of head injuries at the scene by County Coronor James E. Powers. The injured, all removed to St. Vincent Hospital by DeWane Ambulance of Denmark or private auto, included Gilbert Stenz, 47 of Milwaukee, concussion and head cuts. James Bonham, 36 of Oconomowoc broken left hand and right wrist, and Adam Fuerdi, 44 of Cedarburg, broken foot and left wrist. According to the County accident report, a car driving by Popham was south bound on Highway 141 when a car driven by Chaloupka which was westbound on Highway 147, passed the stop sign at the junction, continuing directly into the path of the Popham car. Stenz and Fueredi were passengers of the Popham vehicle. Chaloupka's death is recorded as the third traffic fatality on Manitowoc County roads this year, compared to none at this time last year. ************** Herald Time Reporter February 4. 1975 Chaloupka Adolph Chaloupka, 81, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon as the result of a car accident. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Chaloupka was born September 21, 1893, at Chicago, son of the late Thomas and Anna Shedivy Chaloupka. He married Mildred Strouf, Dec. 5, 1920. He operated a cheese factory at Larrabee for many years. He was then employed at Hamilton Mfg Co. of Two Rivers, retiring in 1956. He was a member and former trustee of Melnik Presbyterian Church, a member of Western Bohemian Fraternal Assn. and a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Leslie of Fond du Lac and Allan of Denmark, two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Elaine) LaViolette, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joan Alioto, of Larrabee; 20 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A daughter, three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service. ************ Herald Times Reporter- February 12, 1975 Chaloupka-the thoughtfulness and kindness of our relatives, friends and neighbors has been deeply appreciated and we are extending our most grateful thanks to all of you who have so kindly aided us in our recent bereavement, the loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, and great grandfather, Mr. Adolph Chaloupka. Special thanks to the Rev. Charles Freuden, organist and soloist of Melnik Presbyterian Church, the pallbearers, donors of spiritual bouqets, flowers and food and any others who aided in any way. Mrs. Mildred Chaloupka, Allan and Leslie Chaloupka, Mrs. Carl LaViolette and Mrs. Joan Aliota.
EDWIN CHALOUPKA Edwin Chaloubka (sic), 70, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers 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 will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Chaloubka was born Nov. 24, 1904 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Thomas and Anna Shedivy Chaloubka. He married Camilla Swetlik June 25, 1930, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. He was a lifetime area farmer. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, a half-brother, Adolph Chaloubka, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers and six grandchildren. A sister, a half-brother and two half-sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot after 4 p.m. Monday.
LESLIE "LES" J. CHALOUPKA U.S. Veteran Leslie J. Chaloupka, 84, of 122 Fanna Street, Fond du Lac, died Thursday, August 23, 2007, at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born a son of Adolph J. and Mildred Strouf Chaloupka on September 26, 1922 in Manitowoc County. Leslie married on June 5, 1948 at First Presbyterian Church, Oshkosh. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School Class of 1939. He attended Manitowoc County Normal School, graduating in 1941. Les taught at Lakeside School, a rural one room school, in Manitowoc County prior to serving in the U.S. Army 252nd Field Artillery Battalion from 1943-1946. He served in the European Theater of Operation. Les returned to Oshkosh Teacher's College earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. He also earned a Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Les taught school for seven years at Lincoln and McKinley Schools, Fond du Lac, and also five years in Racine. He was the principal at Washington, Fahey, and Chegwin Elementary Schools from 1960-1984 until his retirement. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fond du Lac, where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and choir member. He also served as Clerk of Session and was a representative to Winnebago Presbytery. Les was a member of the National Education Association, Wisconsin Education Association, Wisconsin Elementary Principals Association, and Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, three children; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren: a brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Joan Alioto and Elaine LaViolette. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Barbara Carmichael officiating. Private burial will take place in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Melnik, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family. Fond du Lac Reporter Aug 24, 2007
THOMAS CHALOUPKA T. Chaloupka Dies at Farm Home in Gibson Pioneer of county who Lived in Gibson 65 Years Dies Thomas Chaloupka, 78, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, who lived in the vicinity of the town of Gibson for 65 years, died in the township of Gibson yesterday. Death was due to complications attendant upon advancing age. Born in Bohemia on December 15, 1959, Chaloupka came to this country and directly to Wisconsin when 13 years of age. For many years he engaged in farming, retiring several years ago to come to the residence where he resided until his death. A first wife whom he married over 50 years ago, died a number of years ago and in 1898 he married Anna Shedivy who with four children: Mrs Willard Mott, Mrs. Sam Mott, Gibson, Edwin on the home farm, and Adolph of Larrabee, a brother Joseph of Mishicot, 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive him. The body is at the Specht funeral home at Mishicot and will be removed to the home tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday from the Presbyterian church at Melnik, Rev. Junek officiating. The Two Rivers Reporter, August 26, 1937
JOHN DOLEZAL From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902: Death from old age debility on Mon. in Francis Creek of 80-yr. old John Dolezal. The funeral was held yesterday in Melnick.
JOSEPH DOUBEK Joseph Doubek, 83, a former Manitowoc resident, died Monday morning at Fair Hills Home, Rosecrans. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Doubek was born Dec. 23, 1887, at Greenstreet, Manitowoc County, son of the late Wencel and Mary Swetlik Doubek. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II for two years. He married Mathilda Skarivoda in 1911. She and an infant son died in 1913. He then married Ella Hagenow Feb. 16, 1919. She preceded him in death in 1936. Mr. Doubek was a blacksmith at Fisherville for many years. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Frank J. Sleger, of Greenstreet and twin sister, Mrs. John A Shimanek of Manitowoc, a grandchild, two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A daughter and two brothers preceded him death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 8, 1971
BLAZENA DUSKOVA Miss Louchek(sic) Dies On Her Birthday Miss Beatrice Douchek died at her home 627 N. Fourth street early today after a lingering illness of several years. Miss Douchek's death occurred on the date of her 39th birth anniversary, she having been born in Bohemia Feb. 18, 1882. She is survived by her mother whom she made her home, two sisters, Mrs. J. Houda and Mrs. Wm. Boeffler, both of Chicago and a brother Milo at Cooperstown. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday morning and the body will be taken to Melnik where services will be held at the Presbyterian church, with interment there. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, February 18, 1921 P. 1
JOHAN GREJCAREK Many from here attended the funeral of the late John Graycarek, aged 67 years. The funeral was held from the late home near Larrabee last Sunday and interment was at the local Presbyterian cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 26, 1917, Page 5 ******** Last week, Wednesday, John Graycarek, one of our well known residents, died at his home at Zander. He was born in Bohemia but had lived here for fifty years. The deceased was 66 years old. He leaves to mourn his loss three sons, Anton, John and Joe, and two daughters, Blanche and Anna. His was one of the largest funerals that was ever held at the Melnik Evangelical church. A minister from Chicago rendered the last services. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 30, 1917, Page 4
HELEN GRUBER Mrs. Helen Gruber, 84, of 715 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Greg Meyer will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Gruber, nee Helen Kubicek, was born Feb. 24, 1892, at Elma, Iowa, daughter of the late Stephen and Marie Bilik Kubicek. She was a member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church and Martha Society of the church and devotedly served the church in many ways after the death of her husband, the Rev. Joseph Teply in 1928. The couple had been married in 1917. She married Joseph Gruber April 12, 1932. He preceded her in death in 1948. Survivors include two sons, Lester Teply, of Larchmont, N.Y., and Wesley Teply, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Karl (Helen) Kaap, of Viroqua, Wis.; a step-son, Arnold Gruber, of Shawano, five brothers, Edward, William, Wesley, Milton and Carl and a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Barbara) Shock, of Iowa, 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Two brothers, three sisters, two step-sons and a grandson preceded her in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Vincent Dushek Melnik Presbyterian Church memorial fund or charity of the donor's choice. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. June 20, 1977 P. 14 ********* (Helen Gruber/b. 24 Feb 1883/d. Jun 1977/SSDI) (Note: b. date on SSDI doesn't match obituary/no stone transcription to compare it with)
ANNIE HAGENOW Mrs. Annie Hagenow, 85, formerly of Rt 2, Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital where she was a patient three years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Dr. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Hagenow was born Feb. 20, 1879, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine Lestina Supita. She was married to Charles Hagenow, July 20, 1910, and the couple farmed on Rt. 2. Two Rivers. Mr. Hagenow died in 1961. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Harold Dickert and Mrs. Ervin Polifka, of Manitowoc; three sons, Alvin, of Rt. 2 Two Rivers, Harry of Manitowoc, and Ludy of Fischerville; a twin brother, Joseph F. Supita, of Francis Creek, 10 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 12, 1965, Page 7
CHRISTIAN HAGENOW From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1908: Death Friday, following a stroke, of 70-year old Christian Hagenow, a wellknown resident of Town Kossuth. He leaves a widow and several children. His funeral was Monday.
MARIE J. HOFFMAN Miss Marie Hoffman, 83, of Milwaukee, died Wednesday morning at Milwaukee County General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Miss Hoffman was born June 28, 1888, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Magdelena Peterik Hoffman. She was a cook and waitress in Milwaukee. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Pribek and Mrs. Joseph (Leona) Bauer, of Manitowoc, Mrs. George (Rose) Stromberg, of Woodruff, Wis., Mrs. Frank (Camilla) Peroutka, of Francis Creek and Mrs. Edared (Clara) Selnar, of Kenosha and nieces and nephews. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 7, 1972
JAN HYPSA BRING BODY HERE FORM WEST FOR BURIAL John Hipscha(sic), Sr., Dies in Nebraska, Buried Here The body of John Hipscha, a former resident of Melnik, this county, whose death occurred in Nebraska where the family has resided in late years, was brought here yesterday for burial at his old home and was taken to Melnik today. The body was accompanied by Mrs. Hipscha and her son, John. The Hipscha family resided at Melnik for years and removed to Nebraska to make their home several years ago. Mr. Hipscha was of advanced age. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 26, 1915, Page 4 ********* POLIFKA’S CORNERS Members of the Hipscha family of Nebraska whose father was buried in Melnik Tuesday are visiting their relatives here, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Polifka and Mr. and Mrs. H. Tvznik(sic). Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 30, 1915, Page 4
MARIE JEDLICKA Mrs. Marie Jedlicka, 87, of 1145 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Church Cemetery. Mrs. Jedlicka, nee Marie Paul, was born Sept. 8, 1885, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Phillip and Anna Paul. At the age of two she came to the Untied States with her parents, residing at Chicago. She was married to Anton Jedlicka in 1905 at Chicago. The couple came to Melnik area in 1910. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 659 Auxiliary, she was a Gold Star Mother and was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Alma) Kreshek, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A daughter and two sons, preceded her in death. One son, Ewald, was killed June 4, 1944, in World War II in Italy. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a V.F.W. Service will be held at 6:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1972.
EDWARD F. JUST Edward F. Just, 67, of the Town of Cooperstown, died Friday morning at home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik, the Rev. Henry Stammer officiating. Burial will be in Melnik Cemetery, where members of the American Legion Post of Denmark will perform graveside military services. Mr. Just was born July 14, 1893, at Cooperstown, son of the late Wenzel and Frances Albrecht Just. He was educated at Cooperstown and Manitowoc schools. He operated a general merchandise store and a tin shop at Cooperstown until 10 years ago and was then employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., of Manitowoc, retiring two years ago. He married Elsie Meinert in August, 1926, at Antigo. She preceded him in death six years ago. Mr. Just was a veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion of Denmark. Survivors include a daughter, a brother, Dr. William Just of Manitowoc, and a grand- child. Friends may call at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Sunday and at the church from 10 a.m. Monday until time of service. Members of the American Legion, Denmark Post, will meet in a body at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1960 P. 14
JIRI JUST From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903: Death Sat. in Cooperstown of 82-yr. old Wenzel Justa, one of the oldest settlers of that town, of old age debility. The deceased came to Cooperstown from Bohemia more than 50 yrs. ago and has lived there ever since. He is survived by several children. The burial took place Mon. in the cemetery at Melnik. ******* At an early hour this morning Wenzel Justa, Sr., one of the best known and oldest residents of Cooperstown, answered the last summons at the home of his son. Deceased was born in Bohemia and has resided in this county for more than fifty years. For many years he had been engaged in the mercantile business at Cooperstown and was a prosperous and prominent member of the community. His death was due to infirmities incident to old age, having passed the four-score mark in life's journey and was 82 years of age at the time of death. Mr. Justa is survived by a large family of children. The funeral will take place Monday in Melnik. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 13, 1903 P.1
ANTON KETTNER Anton Kettner, who spent his entire lifetime on the homestead farm, route 2, Two Rivers, died there from a heart attack at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. He was 64 years of age. Funeral arrangements have been set for 1 o'clock Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and 2 o'clock at the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. Yaroslav Vrany officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state at Pfeffers after 7 o'clock tonight. Mr. Kettner's birth occurred on Aug. 4, 1881. He was married 37 years ago to the former Frances Duiek, who survives with Mrs. Lena Kettner of Rhinelander, mother of the deceased; three children, Mrs. Victor Zeman of Maribel, Joseph of this city and John of Francis Creek. A sister, Mrs. Joseph Ginzel of Rhinelander and six grandchildren are also among the survivors. Mr. Kettner was a member of the ZCBJ lodge. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1945 P. 2
ERWIN KIND Erwin Kind, 63, of 1305 Lawe St., Green Bay, died unexpectedly Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Green Bay. The Rev. Richard Glock will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Church Cemetery, Melnik. Mr. Kind was born July 9, 1907, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Edward and Ann Kind. He married Norma Strouf in 1931. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson until 1949, moving to Green Bay. Mr. Kind had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and was a member of Local No. 447 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, a son and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.) and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at Malcore Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird St., Green Bay, after 6:30 p.m. Thursday until noon Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 28, 1971
JAN KOVARIK From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1907: Death in Town Gibson of 73-year old Frank Kovarik following a stroke. He leaves his widow, 3 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was held Monday in Melnik. (Note: I believe the obit goes here. The year, month, place, surname all match. Frank may be his middle name or the name he usually went by)
JAN KRAJNIK MELNIK News: Many from here attended the funeral of the late Mr. Krynik last Monday. Mr. Krynik died at her home near Bolt, last Saturday morning from diseases incidental to old age. Interment was at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery last Monday forenoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 15, 1915, Page 4 ******** STANGELVILLE News: John Kraynik passed away peacefully at the home of his son, William, Friday at 12. Mr. Kraynik was born at Melnik, Austria, 82 years ago. In 1868, with his wife he emigrated to this country, where he settled on a farm. Like all pioneers he endured the hardships of a wild country but by patient labor he cleared a nice farm which was owned by his son, William, until a few years ago. Mr. Kraynik is survived by his wife, one son, William of Bolt, three daughters, Mrs. Chas. Dedrichs and Mrs. Leo Theisen of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Paul Hoverson of this place. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Kraynik of Green Bay. The funeral was held Monday from Melnik church with interment in adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 16, 1915, Page 4 ********* Anton Kraynik of Racine was here to attend the funeral of the late John Kraynik. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 16, 1915, Page 4
EDWARD KRISH Edward Krish, 73, of Rt. 1 Mishicot, died Thursday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krish was born May 17, 1899, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Frank and Anna Kozlovsky Krish. He married Beatrice Witt Nov. 9, 1937, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson, moving to the present address in 1959. He also was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, many years and was a member of Melknik Presbyterian Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two sisters and a half-sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 27, 1973
HARVEY KRIZ Sorrow followed joy in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Krisch,(sic) 523 North Ninth street when death claimed the three day old son born to the couple yesterday. Mrs. Krisch is at the hospital. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 05, 1917, Page 3 (Note: I believe this is probably the right child)
JOHN A. LODL 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
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
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
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
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
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
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; a daughter; his father and two brothers; five sisters; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 3 pm Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter Feb. 11, 1974
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
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
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
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
WILLARD MOTT 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
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
JOHN NOVY From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sep. 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. (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.)
SON OF JOSEPH 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
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
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
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
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
CHARLES SHEDIVY Charles Shedivy, 88, formerly of 1608-23rd St., Two Rivers, a retired Town of Gibson farmer, died Thursday night at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles Freuden officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Shedivy was born in the Town of Gibson Oct, 22, 1882, a son of the late Karl and Mary Kouba Shedivy. He married the former Josephine Roha June 17, 1909, after which the couple took up farming in the Town of Gibson, retiring to Two Rivers in 1942. His wife died in 1946. He was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge at Melnik. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Cyril (Agnes) Wachtel of Two Rivers, Mrs. Carl (Frances) Larson of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Bernard (Clara) Fidler of Manitowoc; three sons, Adolph of Chicago, Ervin of Two Rivers, and Henry of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, 28 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 16, 1971 ******* (21 Oct. 1882/Apr. 1971/SSDI)
OLIVE M. SHESTAK Mrs. John Shestak, 61, of Melnik, died late Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at p.m. (sic) Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Milos Strupl, Ph.D., officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Olive Wilda was born Feb. 21, 1904, at Francis Creek, daughter of the late Emil Wilda and Mrs. Rose Soukup Wilda. She attended grade school at Melnik. On Nov. 28, 1923, she was married to John Shestak at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple operated a cheese factory at Melnik for many years. Mrs. Shestak was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and also of the Martha Society of the church. Survivors include the husband, mother, a daughter, (private) and a brother, Clarence, of Los Angeles. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Milos Strupl, Ph. D., officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 11, 1965 P.12
THEODORE SHESTAK Theodore (Ted) Shestak, 56, of 916 Chicago St., Manitowoc, was found dead in his room Thursday afternoon at the George Denk rooming house where he had made his home since 1947. Cause of death was a coronary. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Shestak was born Feb. 13, 1908, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late John and Frances Stueber Shestak. He was educated at Brockville School, Kossuth Joint District No. 1. He was a painter by trade and for several years also sailed the Great Lakes. He was active for many years in the American Sokol Club of Melnik and was a member of the Squeeker Club of Tisch Mills and Melnik Presbyterian Church. He was unmarried. Surviving are two brothers, James, of Milwaukee and John, of Melnik; a sister, Miss Alvina Shestak, of Harrisburg, Ill.; and a niece (Survivor omitted for privacy.)of Manitowoc. A brother, Ben, preceded him in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday and until 8:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and from 9 a.m. Monday until the hour of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1964 P. 15
EDWARD SKVOR Edward Skwor of Maribel passed away at the Whitelaw sanatorium Friday. He was 21 years old at the time of his death and was at Whitelaw for nine months. Interment took place at Melnik Sunday at 3 o’clock pm. In the bloom of youth, he was taken from our midst, and many are the aching hearts he has left behind. He leaves to mourn his loss two brothers, Henry and Lewis, four sisters, Mrs. E. Kolarik, Mrs. A. Fingoust of Manitowoc; Mrs. M. Weber of Whitelaw, and Miss Blanche at home, also a father. His mother died the year previous. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 02, 1917, Page 5 ********* Edward Skwor died at the Maple Crest sanatorium last Friday, where he was a patient for almost a year. The deceased was 21 years of age. He leaves an aged father, four sisters and two brothers to mourn his loss. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 03, 1917, Page 5 ********* Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Fingoust were at Maple Crest yesterday on learning of the death of Ed. Skwor, a relative of theirs, and who had died at that institution. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 30, 1917, Page 3 ********* Mr. and Mrs. Dave Goessl attended the funeral of the late Edward Skwor at Melnik Sunday.
KATARINA SKVOR Mrs. Wencel Elmer and Mrs. and Mrs. Dave Goessl attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Wencel Skwor(sic) who died at her home in Greenstreet. Cause of her death was illness aggravated by the grippe. She was 54 years old and was buried from the Evangelical church at Melnik. She leaves to mourn her loss four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Kolarik of Cooperstown, Mrs. H. Finghost of Manitowoc, Mrs. Joseph Weber of Melnik and Miss Blanche at home. Three sons Lewis of Green Bay and Henry and Edward at home. Two sisters, Mrs. J. Budel of Chicago and Miss Mary Shestak, and one brother John Shestak at Melnik. She also leaves a husband and an aged mother. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 25, 1916 P.4 ******** On Saturday evening, Jan. 15, after an illness of several months, Mrs. Wencel Skwor (sic) passed to her eternal rest at the late home near Greenstreet. The cause contributary to her death was disease of the stomach which had been greatly aggravated by anacute (sic) attack of grippe. Mrs. Skwor, whose maiden name was Katherine Sestak, was born in Melnik, Czech (Behemia) (sic) in the year 1862, and at the age of six years emigrated to this country with her parents. About thirty- two years ago she was married to Wencel Skwor of Greenstreet, where they made their home on a farm up to the present time. She was a faithful wife and a devoted mother and a kind neighbor. A sorrow stricken husband and seven children survive. They are Mrs. John Kolarik of Denmark; Mrs. Fred Fingoust of Manitowoc; Mrs. Joseph Weber of this place, and Henry, Louis, Edward and Blanche, at home, also both her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vaclav Sestak of this place; one brother John Sestak, also of this place, and two sisters, Mrs. Budel and Miss Marie Sestak of Chicago. The funeral was held from the late home in Greenstreet last Wednesday forenoon, Jan. 19, and funeral services which were conducted by Mr. Vanek of Chicago, were held at the Melnik Presbyterian church and interment was at the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Skwor was held in high esteem which was clearly shown by the many friends, neighbors and others who followed the remains to their last resting place despite the cold weather. Heatrfelt (sic) sympathy is extended to the afflicted family in their great sorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1916 P.8 (In the Melnik news section)
FRANK SOUKUP Many from here attended the funeral of the late Frank Soukup, aged 83 years, and one of the pioneers of this section. The funeral was held from the late home Saturday, 1:30 p.m. and at the Melnik Presbyterian church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The correspondent joins in extending sympathy. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 13, 1929 P.11
MARKETA SOUKUP From Der Nord Westen, 16 Oct. 1902: Death in Melnik on Sun. of 78-yr. old Mrs. Margarethe Soupek.(sic) Her funeral was held Tuesday.
MARY STAMMER Mrs. Henry E Stammer, 77, wife of Dr. Henry E. Stammer, former pastor of Melnik Presbyterian Church, died at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Crest Sanitorium, Whitelaw. Mrs. Stammer was born Mary Elizabeth Archinal July 27, 1885, at Brooklyn, NY. June 28, 1916, she was married to Dr. Stammer at Long Island, NY. In 1958, Dr. and Mrs. Stammer moved to Melnik where he served as pastor of the Melnik Presbyterian Church until Nov. 1, 1961. He then became pastor of a church at Carlton, PA. Mrs. Stammer was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and its Martha Society. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Richard W., of Erie, PA, and Harold L., of Wooster, Ohio, and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1963
ADOLPH STROUF JR. Stone Crusher Injury Proves Fatal To Man Adolph Strouf, Jr., son of Town Chairman and Mrs. Adolph Strouf, Gibson, died early today in the Municipal hospital here of injuries suffered last Tuesday when his leg was caught in the drag line of a crusher where he was employed near Jambeau Creek. Sept. 26, 1937
AMELIA SUCHOMEL Miss Amelia Suchomel, 70, of Melnik, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Suchomel was born Feb. 19, 1903, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late John and Emma Kresl Suchomel. She was a graduate of the Manitowoc County Teachers College and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She taught school in several Manitowoc County rural schools including Rockwood Elementary School for many years. Prior to her retirement she had been employed by the city school system, teaching at the Manitowoc Rapids School. Miss Suchomel was a member of Melnik Presybterian Church, and a former elder and Sunday School teacher of the church. She was also a member of the W.F.L.A. Lodge No. 20 of Melnik and the Manitowoc County Area Retired Teachers Association. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald-Times Reporter Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., December 31, 1973
BLANCHE ULLRICH MOTHER OF 4 DIES AFTER A YEAR'S ILLNESS After a year's illness, Mrs. Louis Ullrich, aged 44, passed away early this morning at the family home 719 North Eighth street. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and later from the Presybyterian church at Melnik, with burial in the cemetery there. The maiden name of the deceased was Blanche Emma Just and she was born at Cooperstown in 1887. She was married in 1909 to Louis A. Ullrich at Cooperstown and they removed to Manitowoc where they since resided. The deceased is survived by her husband, one daughter Irene, three sons, Le Roy, Milton and Lester, her mother, Mrs. Frances Just, and three brothers, ????? of Cooperstown, Dr. W.W. Just, city and Dr. A.J. Just, Pulaski, The deceased was a member of the Band Mothers organization and of the Bohemian Ladies society. The remains may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home after six o'clock Saturday evening. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 29, 1932 P. 5
ANTON VALENTA Anton Valenta, 61 Kewaunee county farmer, residing on Rt. 1 Denmark, died Tuesday morning at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health for five years, Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.. Friday at the Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, and at 2 p.m. at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Franklin, Kewaunee county, in 1892 and in 1913 he married Miss Carrie Chase. They located on a farm in the town. Surviving are his wife, daughter, son, two brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times October 5, 1954
JOSEF WILDA PIONEER AND WAR VETERAN DEAD, AGED 78 Joseph Wilda, Sr., Dies at Home at Melnik Joseph Wilda, a pioneer resident of the county and civil war veteran, died at his home at Melnik and was buried at Kellnersville today, relatives from this city attending the services. Mr. Wilda came to Manitowoc county in 1854 as a boy of 17 years and had since made his home here. He was born in 1837. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted and served throughout the war, returning to the county in 1868. A widow and eight children, six sons and two daughters, survive. Decedent was the father of Joseph Wilda of this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 03, 1915, Page 8 ********* John Wilda of Racine is here, called by the death of his father, Joseph Wilda, Sr., a pioneer resident of Melnik, whose death occurred there and burial at Kellnersville today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 03, 1915, Page 3 ********* POLIFKA’S CORNERS M. Popelars and Mr. and Mrs. W. Oswald attended the funeral of the late Joseph Wilda, who was buried at Melnik Tuesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 06, 1915, Page 4 ********* Joseph Wilda, Sr., one of the oldest settlers of Manitowoc county and civil war veteran died at his home near Kellnersville Sunday Jan. 31 at the age of 78 years. Mr. Wilda has been in poor health for some time and died from diseases incidental to old age. The deceased was born in Bohemia in the year 1837 and came to this country in 1854 as a boy of 17 years and had since made his home here. When the civil war was in progress he enlisted and served until the end of the war when he again returned to this county and a few years later took possession of a farm near Kellnersville which had been the Wilda homestead for nearly 50 years. The funeral was held Wednesday, Feb. 3rd from the late home and the body was interred at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery, Rev. Vanek of Chicago officiated. At the funeral service six sons of the deceased acted as pall bearers. A wife, six sons and two daughters are left to mourn Mr. Wilda’s death. A large circle of relatives and friends here extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 11, 1915, Page 4
ROSE WILDA Mrs. Emil Wilda, 86, a former Melnik resident, died Monday evening at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, where she had been a patient for two years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wilda, nee Rose Soukup, was born Feb. 11, 1885, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Just Soukup. She was married to Emil Wilda May 26, 1903. The couple operated a general store, tavern and dancehall at Melnik for many years. They later farmed in the Melnik area. Mrs. Wilda was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and the Martha Society of the church. Her husband preceded her in death in December of 1964. Survivors include a son, Clarence F. of Los Angeles, a granddaughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.) and two great grandchildren. A daughter and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 3, 1971
FRANK WITT Frank Witt, 72, of Rt. 1, Maribel, a retired Town of Gibson blacksmith, died Tuesday afternoon at a Manitowoc hospital where he had been a patient since Jan. 3. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Witt was born Nov. 4, 1891, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Frank and Mary Johanek Witt. He was a blacksmith at Larrabee for 32 years, retiring in 1955. He had been living with his brother, Fred, in the Town of Gibson. He never married. From July 5, 1918 to Jan. 8, 1919, he served with 7th Co., 161st Depot Brigade, at Camp Grant, Ill. Surviving are a brother, Fred of Maribel; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Beatrice) Krish of Mishicot and Mrs. Edward (Mary) Kozlovsky of Denmark; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday and until the hour of service at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1964 P. 15