EMILIE CERMAK From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1905: Consumption took the life Mon. of Emma Chermak, daughter of Kellnersville resident Anton Chermak. The funeral was held Wed. in Kellnersville.
VACLAV CERMAK From Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1903: Death of Wenzel Chermack, a resident of Kellnersville, about 30 yrs. of age, who lived on the farm of his father Anton Chermack. The deceased went hunting Sun. noon and when he didn’t return for the evening meal a search was begun with the help of neighbors. About midnight his lifeless body was found and brought home. He suffered from epilepsy and it is believed that he had an attack and expired with no help available. There were no wounds on the body. A coroner’s jury was impaneled and the members were given a charge that their finding be in accordance with the facts. He leaves his parents and 3 sisters.
ANNA CERMAKOVA From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901: Death in Kellnersville on Sat. of 51-yr. old Mrs. Anton Chermack following a long illness. She leaves her husband and 6 children.
ANNA CISLER Name: Cisler, Anna D.: 3/23/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 4 Mo. B.P.: Kossuth D.P.: Kossuth Cem.: Kossuth Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly, Franklin Spouse: F.: Vencl Zisler M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's Daughter Pg. #: 289
ALZBETA CIZEK From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1908: Death in Town Kossuth Friday of 78-year old Mrs. Elisabeth Cizek of old age debility. The funeral was held Sunday.
ANTON CIZEK From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1907: Death in Town Kossuth, where he was living with his son, of 91-year old Anton Cizek on Tuesday. The deceased, who was born in Bohemia, came to Manitowoc County in 1852 and settled on a farm in Town Kossuth. He leaves 4 children. The funeral will be held this morning.
HENRY CIZEK Writes Instructions For Funeral Before Killing Self Manitowoc, Wis.— Before firing a shotgun charge through his heart which ended his life Sunday morning, Henry Cizek, 62-year-old Kossuth farmer, left complete instructions for his funeral even penning the sermon to be delivered over his body. The suicide note was found Sunday by a son Alvin in his father's room in the farm home. In the note were instructions to notify the coroner that the body was to be taken to the Husar and Wachal funeral home in Kellnersville and funeral services held there instead of at the family home. A malady with which the deceased had suffered for many years brought on a spell of despondency ever since he returned home last week from a visit to a physician in Manitowoc. Mr. Cizek arose as usual Sunday morning, and after his son left the house to do the chores, he is believed to have taken the shotgun to the garage where be ended his life. Mr. Cizek was an officer of the Z. C. B. J. lodge, an organization of Bohemians at Kossuth. He often officiated at funeral services of other members who passed on, and in the conduct of these rites he followed a religious routine which so impressed him that he wrote one of for his own funeral. This copy was found in the envelope with a notation that Anton Rott, a close friend of the deceased and a member of the Z, C. B. J. lodge, officiate at the funeral services using the script written by the dead man. Surviving are the widow; a son Alvin of Reif's Mills; two daughters; four brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Husar and Wachal funeral home in Kellnersville with interment in the Kossuth National cemetery. From The Sheboygan Press Tuesday, April 17, 1934 Page 21 (sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPH CIZEK SR. THE MANITOWOC HERALD-TIMES, MONDAY, JANUARY 15,1934 JOSEPH CIZEK SR., 95, KOSSUTH PIONEER, DIES, BEGAN CAREER OF FARMER IN COUNTY IN 1852 - Funeral Services On Wednesday; Was Active Almost Until His Death Joseph Cizek, Sr., 95, who came into Manitowoc County with his parents on foot as a child in 1852, died Sunday at the home of his son, Joseph Jr., in the town of Kossuth. He had been active up until a little more than a year ago. Since then he had been confined to his bed. He would have been 96 years old Feb 12. In spite of the hardships of early pioneer life, when the elder Cizek helped to hew out a farm with the aid of oxen, he actively engaged in farming until 1910, a span of 58 years. Even after retirement he helped with chores for many years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 A.M. from the son's home in the town of Kossuth, Anton Rott officiating. Interment will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. The deceased was born in Trem, Bohemia, in 1838. At the age of 14 years he with his family started for America, the journey by sailing vessel requiring 12 weeks on the stormy Atlantic before New York was reached. IN COLLISION More troubles beset the emigrants on the way to Chicago. The passenger train on which they were riding collided with a freight train and many persons aboard the train were killed. They boarded a boat at Chicago and proceeded to Milwaukee where the women and the children remained and the men and boys walked to Manitowoc county to purchase land. That was in 1852. After locating a homestead in Kossuth, they returned to Milwaukee by boat, loaded the families and provisions on ox carts and began the long journey northward to the new home. Locating near Kellnersville, the Cizek family cleared the land for the erection of a log cabin and worked many weeks to clear sufficient land so that the solid could be tilled. Later Mr. Cizek acquired his own farm near Polifka's corners which is now operated by his son. He had the misfortune to lose his buildings in a fire but they were rebuilt. MARRIED IN 1864 In 1864 Mr. Cizek married Marie Shara who preceded him in death in 1924. After giving up active farming the elder Cizek still assisted his son in the operation of the farm. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Anna Spevacek, Ravenna, Neb.,; Mrs. Rose Cizek, Kossuth; and Mrs. John Steiner, Rockwood; five sons, Edward, Denmark; Henry, Reif's Mills; Robert, Menchalville; Joseph Jr., on the home farm, and Louis of Kaukauna; a brother Wencel Cizek of Glendale, California; 35 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. The body is to be removed to the home Tuesday from the Husar and Wachal parlors at Kellnersville.
ALZBETA FROLICK From Der Nord Westen, 12 June 1902: Mrs. Wenzel Frolik died Thurs. last week from grief over the death of her husband the week before. She was 80 yrs. old. Her funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
VACLAV FROLICK From Der Nord Westen, 05 June 1902: Death here Mon. of Wenzel Frolic at the advanced age of 82. He came from Bohemia to America 35 yrs. ago and settled on a farm in Kellnersville. About 2 yrs. ago he moved to Manitowoc. He is survived by his widow who is so distraught over his passing that one fears for her life He is also survived by 6 children. His funeral will be held today.
DOROTHEA HRDINA Name: Hrdina, Dorothea D.: 8/16/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Kossuth D.P.: Kossuth Cem.: Kossuth Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: John Hrdina M.: Margaretha Hrdina Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's Daughter Pg. #: v.1 p.290
JOSEPH HRDINA Name: Hrdina, Joseph D.: 3/23/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 14 Yrs. B.P.: Kossuth D.P.: Kossuth Cem.: Kossuth Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: John Hrdina M.: Margaretha Hrdina Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's Son Pg. #: v.1 p.288
ANTON KAZDA From Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1906: Death in Francis Creek on Saturday of Anton Kazda, a well-known farmer in that area, at the age of 45. Kazda leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral was held Tuesday.
MINNE KOTYK BUDWEISER From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1903: North Main St. resident Mrs. Chas. Budweiser suffered a stroke Sat. morning from which she died a few hours later. The deceased, a daughter of Town Cooperstown resident Anton Koty(sic), reached the age of 31 and is survived by her husband and 2 children. The funeral was held Mon. morning in Town Kossuth.
FRANTISEK KUNZ From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1901: Death Thurs. last week in Town Kossuth of 67-yr. old Frank Kunz, a well-known resident of that town. The funeral was held Sat.
MARIE KUNZ From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, December 12, 1905 (front page) DEMENTED SON MURDERS AGED MOTHER Last Thursday evening Wenzel Kunz a young man 27 years of age and subject to temporary fits of insanity killed his aged mother by crushing her skull with a flat iron, giving as his reason for so doing, when arrested, that he did not feel able to support her owing, to his poor health. The murdered woman was fairly well-to-do, and moved to Manitowoc from her farm in Kossuth about three years ago. The murder was a brutal one, but owing to the mental state of the murderer there will probably be no prosecution. He will, no doubt, be sent to an insane asylum and be so guarded that he cannot injure any one. (second page) SON MURDERS HIS MOTHER J.W. Kunz of Manitowoc Says He Brained Her With Flatiron BELIEVED TO BE INSANE Daughter-in-Law Discovers Body Bound to Bed - Accused Dressed in Five Suits of Clothing. Manitowoc, Wis. Dec. 8-[Special.]- Murdered by her son, J. Wenzel Kunz, with a flatiron, Mrs. Mary Kunz, aged 70, was found dead in her home last night, blood bespattered and fearfully mutilated. The murderer confessed several hours later. He is thought to be insane. Mrs. Ignatz Kunz, a daughter-in-law of the murdered woman, discovered the body lying across a bed in the same position she had left her two hours previous, and the son was in the house exhibiting no signs of fear. The dead woman was bound and gagged, bed-clothing being used. Murder Confesses Kunz, the son, was immediately placed under arrest, and when taken to jail he broke down, became hysterical and confessed to the terrible crime. He told the officers of the flatiron which he had replaced on the stove. The man is 28 years old and came here with his mother from Kossuth, where she had lived since 1850. He has been considered insane for several years. A brother is now in an asylum in this county. Woman Was Wealthy Mrs. Kunz was a wealthy woman, and her son has been unemployed since removing to this city. He has engaged in enterprises many times, representing himself as agent of big commercial houses and often being morose, never violent, however. A year ago relatives petitioned for an examination into the man's sanity, but the case was not pushed and the matter was dropped. Had on Five Suits Kunz refuses to discuss the murder. When taken he had on five suits of clothing, a heavy overcoat and a hat. He made no effort to escape. During the night and this morning an attendant was placed with him to quiet him. Kunz advertised for a wife in Milwaukee and Chicago papers continually, and at one time opened a store here for the sale of a patent radiator. Upon investigation it was found that he had nothing in the building. It is said that he used his mother's money for his operations.
ANTON MALLEY Anton Malley/Co. G, 39 Wis. Vol./Nar. 20 Kvet 1844/Zem. 17 Srpna 1922 The following sent in by family researcher/see contributors page CIVIL WAR VETERAN ANSWERS FINAL CALL AT KELLNERSVILLE: The dark shadow of death has again claimed another of the few remaining heros of the Civil War, last Thursday morning when Mr. Anton Malley, aged 78, the well-known veteran of Kellnersville, passed on to the west, and who was one of the last know veterans of that community. Mr. Malley Voluntarily enlisted in Company G, 39th Regiment of Wisconsin on June 10, 1864 at Manitowoc and was stationed at Camp Washburn under the supreme command of Capt. Aug. Dueno of Manitowoc. He was wounded several times during his volunteered service, and was honorably discharged on the 22nd day of September 1864. Deceased was a native of Bohemia, born on May 20, 1844, coming to this country with his parents when 8 years of age in the year of 1852. He was married to Miss Mary Menchal in the town of Franklin on the 18th day of November 1867, who now mourns his departure. Mr Malley was in good health up to a few years ago when an infection set in his right leg which necessitated the amputation of the same to the knee, in connection with which diabetes claimed him. The funeral took place Saturday morning at the home of his son Joseph at Kellnersville, with whom, he and his wife have made their home since Mr. Malley has retired from farming. He was laid to rest in the National Cemetery of Kossuth with National colors with six grandsons acting as paulbearers. Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anton Malley, Kellnersville; one daughter, Mrs. George Stradal of Kellnersville; two sons, Joseph of Kellnesville and Anton of Shawano, Wis. The veteran was a father of the late Adolph Malley of this city who died in 1906, leaving a widow and five children to mourn. Those attending the funeral from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs Anton Malley and family of Shawano, and Albert, Adolph, Mayme, and Edwin Malley of this city.
FRANTISEK MAREK From the co. death record, vol.4 page 133 Frank Marek b: date unknown, at Tabor, Bohemia, Europe d: 11 Oct. 1892, Tn. Kossuth, age 72, cause: Liver complaint wife: Cath or Certh Marek (hard to read first name) father: Joseph Marek mother: unknown
HELEN MAREK (The following obituary was donated by a family member) Mrs. Frank Marek, nee Helen Znamenacek, 82, died yesterday at the home of her daughter. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with Frank Cherny officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mrs. Marek was born in Cooperstown in 1866 and in 1885 was married to Frank Marek. They lived on a farm in Cooperstown. He died 27 years ago and Mrs. Marek came to live with her daughter two years ago. Survivors are a son, a daughter, seven grandchildren and 11 great grand- children.
WALTER MAREK From the co. death record, vol. 39, page 82: Walter Marek b: 3 Dec. 1895, at Cooperstown d: 6 Feb. 1946, cause Apoplexy wife: Emma father: Frank Marek, b. Cooperstown mother: Helen Znamenacek, b. Cooperstown
EMMA PILGER Mrs. Emma Pilger, 78, of 1901 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, died early Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Bachman officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Mrs. Pilger, nee Emma Yana, was born April 16, 1891, in the Town of Kossuth, a daughter of the late Wenzel and Ann Panoch Yana. She was married Sept. 26, 1910, at Manitowoc, to Stephen Pilger, after which the couple farmed in the town of Kossuth until 14 years ago, coming to Two Rivers. Mr. Pilger died at Two Rivers, Aug. 22, 1967. Mrs. Pilger was a 50-year member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge at Two Rivers. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elwood (Gladys) Miller, of Manitowoc; three sons, Clarence of Two Rivers, Norman of Wayside, and Victor Pilger of Costa Mesa, CA; a brother, Adolph Yana, of Sheboygan; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Four brothers, three sisters and a grandchild preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., August 12, 1969 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOHN SKWOR John Skwor, 88, of 949 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died early this Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Skwor was born on Sept. 29, 1873, in the town of Cooperstown, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skwor. On Sept 20, 1940 he married Mary Fictum, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County. The couple located on a farm in the Town of Gibson, and after eight years moved to Cooperstown. The Skwors moved to Manitowoc six months ago. Survivors include his wife and a sister. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times November 22, 1961
MARY SKWOR, 1884-1967 Mrs. John Skwor, 82 of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Maple Crest Sanitorium,, Whitelaw, where she was a patient for two months. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, The Rev Gervas Zanottii officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth National cemetery. Mrs. Skwor, the former Mary Fictum was born Sep 20, 1884 in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, daughter of the late John and Antoinette Kirch Fictum. She was married to Mr. Skwor in 1905 at Zanders and the couple farmed at Larrabee. They observed their golden wedding in 1955 and he died Nov. 22, 1961. Survivors include four brothers and two sisters. Two brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter March 15, 1967
WILLIE STEEBER From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1897: Death in Francis Creek, following a fall on the ice, of Willie Steeber, the 9 yr. old son of John Steeber. The burial took place Sat.
JAN SYKORA From Der Nord Westen, 27 Nov. 1902: Death Tues. in Town Kossuth of John Sykora following an illness of several years. The deceased, who was born in Bohemia, had lived 55 yrs. in Town Kossuth. He leaves 8 children. The funeral will be held today.