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 The Two Rivers Reporter August 26, 1937 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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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
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 Novys 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.)
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.
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
