KOSSUTH NATIONAL CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ANNA CASINSKY

From Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1907: 
Death in Town Kossuth on Tuesday last week of Mrs. Chafinsky.(sic) 
The deceased, who was 40, was found dead in bed that morning. 
A heart attack during the night had ended her life.
(Note: She is Anna Casinsky on 1900 census for Kossuth twp.
Date of death would have been Tuesday, 9 July, 1907./
Wis. Death Index: Chasensky, Anna/Death Jul  09 1907 Manitowoc.)


JOSEPH CENEFELT

Joseph Cenefelt, 78, lifelong resident of the county and a farmer 
in Cooperstown for years, died last night at the Holy Family hospital, 
where he has been a patient since August 5. He suffered a stroke on 
the farm. He had been in failing health for several years.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the home. Burial 
will be in the Kossuth National cemetery.
Mr. Cenefelt was born in Kossuth in 1861 and in 1884 married Miss Mary 
Reznechek. They located on a farm in Cooperstown, which Mr. Cenefelt 
operated until failing health forced him to give up charge of the farm 
to his only son, Charles. Mrs. Cenefelt died 18 months ago.
Survivors besides the son are a sister, Mrs. J.J. Stangel of Hillsboro, 
Oregon, and five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Cenefelt home from Saturday evening until 
the hour of services Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 11, 1939 P.2


MARY CENEFELT

Mrs. Joseph Cenefelt, 73, nee Mary Reznechek, town of Cooperstown, 
died at the Two Rivers hospital Tuesday morning following a long 
illness. She had been a patient at the hospital for three weeks.
Funeral services are expected to be held Saturday at one o'clock 
from the Knutson funeral home in Denmark. Burial will be held in 
the National cemetery in the town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Cenefelt was born in the town of Kossuth January 12, 1865. 
On June 25, 1885 she was married to Joseph Cenefelt. Two children 
born to the couple died in infancy.
Survivors include the husband; and adopted son, Charles, on the 
home farm, and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 26, 1938 P.2


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.


FRANK CHIZEK

Frank Chizek, 80, retired sawmill operator and farmer, died early 
this morning at his home in the village of Kellnersville.
He was born in Kossuth in 1865 and in 1898 married Miss Lena Hynek. 
The located on a farm near Kellnersville and he also operated a 
sawmill for 59 years. He retired from farming in 1929.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Erwin Wenzlaff of Taus, 
Mrs. Alrick Lambert of Green Bay; two sons, Edward of Polifkas 
Corners, Charles of Kellnersville; three sisters, Mrs. Paul Cherney 
and Mrs. Elizabeth Havlovitz of Kellnersville; Mrs. Joseph Sleger, 
of this city; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Husar funeral 
home, Kellnersville, with burial in the National cemetery. The body 
may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 27, 1945 P.2


HELEN CHIZEK

Mrs. Edward Chizek, 58, former Rt. 1, Whitelaw resident, died early 
Friday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital where she was a patient 
the past three years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, the Rev. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in 
the Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mrs. Chizek was the former Helen Mirinovsky, born Jan. 17, 1906, in 
the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Mirinovsky. 
She was married May 20, 1929, to Mr. Chizek. The couple settled on a 
farm in the town of Franklin. In 1944 they moved to a farm in the town 
of Kossuth.
Survivors are the husband, a sister, Miss Marie Mirinovsky of Chicago; 
one niece and two nephews.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Sunday until 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 27, 1964 P.5


MAGDALENA CHIZEK

Mrs. Lena Chizek, 84, of Kellnersville, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient seven weeks.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating. 
Burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mrs. Chizek, nee Lena Hynek, was born March 10, 1880, in the Town of Franklin, 
daughter of the late Simon and Kathryn Mazanec. In 1898, she was married to Frank 
Chizek and the couple operated a farm and saw mill near Kellnersville until 1929, 
retiring and moved to a home in the village. Mr. Chizek died in 1945.
Survivors are two sons, Edward, of Polifka Corners and Charles, at home, two 
daughters, Mrs. Erwin Wenzlaff, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Hubert Mallien, of 
Green Bay, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Three brothers and 
three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1964 P. 11


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


GERTRUDE M. CISLER

Mrs. Gertrude Marion Cisler, 71, of 2006 Rankin St., Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following 
a lingering illness.
Private funeral services will be Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate 
and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mrs. Cisler, nee Gertrude Kusse, was born Apr. 16, 1901, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Edward Kusse and Anna Taicher Kusse. She attended 
I.D. Wood Business College, Manitowoc, for two years. She was married 
to William Cisler in 1950, at Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death 
in Jan. 13, 1970. She had worked for Schenian & Mayer, Attorneys, from 
1926 to 1970, when she retired. She was a member of First Presbyterian 
Church and former Sunday school teacher and a member of the Rebecca Lodge.
(Suvivors omitted for privacy.)
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 12, 1973


JOSEF CISLER

Joseph Cisler, 72, town of Franklin farmer, died at the farm home 
Monday afternoon after a lingering illness extending back to last 
October. He was taken seriously ill last week with a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Thrusday at 1:30 p.m. from the Husar 
funeral home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Frank Junek officiating. 
Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery.
Mr. Cisler was born in 1867 in Kossuth, the son of Joseph and Annie 
Cisler. In 1887 he married Miss Mary Oswald and they located on the 
farm in Franklin where they since resided.
Survivors are his widow; two sons, Wencil, Miladore, Wis., Alvin, 
city; five daughters, Mrs. Annie Krall, Mrs. Wencil Hynek, Mrs. 
Edward Naidl, all of Franklin, Mrs. Frank Zalc, Waukesha, Mrs. 
Joseph Svatek, Reedsville; sister, Mrs. Anton Trochlell, city; 
three brothers, John and Adolph, Manitowoc Rapids, Charles, 
Franklin; 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 24, 1939 P.5


MARIE CISLER  (d. 1946)

Mrs. Wencel Cisler, 76, of 1015 Huron street, died early today 
following a brief illness.
Born Marie Jezek in Bohemia in 1869, she came to Manitowoc at the 
age of 17 years and in 1890 was married to Mr. Cisler. They located 
on farms at Melnik and Branch and 36 years ago came to this city 
where Mr. Cisler was employed at the Rahr Malting company. He died 
nine years ago. Mrs. Cisler was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Lindauer, Mrs. Frank 
Khail Jr., Mrs. Joseph Rezek and Mrs. Ray Schlais all of this city; 
two sons, Fred and William of this city; 22 grandchildren and 13 
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will 
be in the Kossuth National cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday evening until 
the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Janaury 7, 1946 P.2


MARIE CISLER  (d. 1949)

Mrs. Joseph Cisler, 79, died Tuesday night at the town of Rockland 
farm home of her son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Svatek, 
follwoing a lingering illness.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Reedsville funeral 
home and at 9:30 at St. Mary Catholic church with the Rev. William 
Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery.
Born Mary Oswald in the town of Franklin in 1870, she was married to 
Joseph Cisler in 1887, following which the couple settled on a farm 
in that section of the county. Since her husband's death in 1939 Mrs. 
Cisler had been making her home with her daughter.
Surviving, in addition to the daughter, Mrs. Svatek, are four other 
daughters, Mrs. Joseph Reznichek of Cato, Mrs. Wenzel Hynek of 
Whitelaw, Mrs. Edward Naidl of Four Corners and Mrs. Frank Zalc of 
Waukesha; one son, Alvin of Manitowoc; two brothers, Frank Oswald of 
Reif Mills and George Oswald of Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren and 18 
great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 28, 1949 P.2


WENCIL CISLER

WENCIL CISLER DIES SATURDAY
Lived Here 27 Years: Funeral To be Held Tuesday
Wencil Cisler, 67, a resident of the city 27 years, died Saturday 
afternoon at the home, 1015 Huron street, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home in charge of the Rev. F.C. St. Clair 
of St.James church and a speaker from the Z.C.B.J. lodge, of which 
Mr. Cisler was a member. Burial will be in the Kossuth National 
cemetery.
Mr. Cisler was born in Bohemia in 1869 and came to this county at 
the age of 16. He settled in Kossuth and in 1890 married Miss Mary 
Jezek. Twenty-seven years ago they located in this city. Mr. Cisler 
was employed at the Rahr Malting compnay.
Widow Survives
Survivors are this widow; two sons, Fred W. and William E., both of 
this city; five daughters, Mrs. George Nelson, Claybanks, Wis., Mrs. 
Joseph Lindauer, Mrs. Frank Khail Jr., Mrs. Joseph Rezek, and Mrs. 
Ray Schiels, all of this city; four brothers, Joseph, George and 
Jacob, all of Chicago, John, Lena, Wis., and 21 grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of 
services Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herlad Times, Monday, April 12, 1937 P.2


WILLIAM E. CISLER

William E. Cisler, 70, of 2006 Rankin St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate 
and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mr. Cisler was born July 20, 1899, at Branch, son of the late Wencel 
and Mary Yezek Cisler. He married Gertrude Kusse May 30, 1950. Mr. 
Cisler had been a mason before his retirement 10 years ago, and was 
a member of the ZCBJ Lodge.
Survivors include the wife; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Rezek of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Emma Khail of Monterey, Calif. A brother and 
three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 14, 1970


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.


ELLA CIZEK

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Feb. 1903:
A small child of Mr. CIZEK died Wed. last week in Town Kossuth. 
The funeral was held Friday.
(Wis. Death Index: Cizek, Ella/Death  Feb 04, 1903/Manitowoc/
Vol 4, Pg 0198/Per death notice, "Wed. last week" was 4 Feb 1903.


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.


ROBERT CIZEK

Robert Cizek, 88, a former Town of Kossuth and Francis Creek resident, died 
Sunday morning at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 
for one year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. 
The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National 
Cemetery.
Mr. Cizek was born Aug. 14, 1883, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Joseph 
and Mary Shara Cizek. He married Emma Blahnik Nov. 6, 1906. Mr. Cizek was a 
cheesemaker and operated a general merchandise and grocery store at Menchelville 
for several years. His wife preceded him in death in 1964.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Erhardt (Irma) Mueller, of Two Rivers, a 
brother, Louis, of Boulder Junction, Wis., four grandchildren and eight great 
grandchildren. Two daughters, three brothers and three sisters preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening 
and Tuesday morning until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 13, 1971


ALTON AND EVELYN DANIELSON

Mr. and Mrs. Alton R. Danielson, 69 and 60, respectively, died Saturday 
afternoon at home on Rt. 2, Manitowoc, as the result of carbon monoxide 
poisoning.
Private funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral 
Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles R. Freud?? will officiate and burial 
will be in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mr. Danielson was born Dec. 14, 1902, at Scandinavia, Wis., son of the late 
Nels and Josephine Danielson. He was formerly employed at Mirro Aluminum 
Co., Manitowoc. He married Mrs. Danielson June 20, 1942.
Surviving Mr. Danielson are four brothers, George of Manitowoc, Leonard of 
Scandinavia, Norman of Two Rivers and Harold of Milwaukee, a sister, Mrs. 
Mildred Nelson of Wittenberg, Wis., and several nieces and nephews. Two 
sisters preceded him in death.
Mrs. Danielson, nee Evelyn Pech, was born June 10, 1911, in the Town of 
Gibson, daughter of the late Jerry and Mary Pech.
Surviving Mrs. Danielson are two brothers, Irving of Manitowoc and Alvin 
of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, a niece and nephew.
There will be no visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 7, 1972


JOSEPH FIDLER

Joseph Fidler To Be Buried In Kossuth
Joseph Fidler, former resident of Maribel who lived on a farm at 
Milladore for the past ten years, died Tuesday afternoon at the 
Marshfield, Wis., hospital where he had been a patient. He was 48 
years of age. While located at Maribel Mr. Fidler was employed as 
a section man for the North Western road.
The deceased was born in Cooperstown in 1884. In 1912 he was married 
to Miss Ella Shimon of Branch who survives him with nine children, 
Marcella, Eleanor, Mary, Helen, Rose, Viola, Edward, Harvey and an 
infant son. Three brothers, John of Alabama, Frank and Adolph of 
this city, and four sisters, Mrs. Charles Hoppe, Milwaukee, Mrs. J. 
Kubichek and Mrs. Emil Petska of this city, and Mrs. Frank Kvitek 
of Maribel and his aged mother also survive.
The body is to be brought to the Husar undertaking parlors at 
Kellnersville, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 
10 a.m. with interment in the National cemetery in Kossuth. The 
remains may be viewed there from Thursday evening until Saturday 
morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 2, 1933 P.11


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

LONG YEARS OF LIFE
Wenzel Frolik Dies at Age of 82—Wife May Soon Follow
A long and useful life ended Monday with the death of Wenzel Frolik 
at the home of his son on Chicago street, and another life, that of 
his aged wife, hangs tremblingly in the balance as the result of the 
shock of the demise of her companion. 
Mr. Frolik was 82 years of age and a native of Bohemia. He came to 
America thirty five years ago and was a prosperous farmer of the 
county for many years, living near Kellnersville. During the past 
two years he made his home in this city. Six children mourn his loss. 
They are Mrs. Mary Kremer, Mrs. Anna Petska, Mrs. Rosa Kremer, Frank 
Wenzel and Joseph Frolik. The funeral will be held Thursday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 03, 1902, Page 1 
*********
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.


DOROTHY HAVLINEK

Mrs. Dorothy Havlinek, 93, of Reif Mills died Thursday morning at 
the Park Lawn Nursing Home, Sheboygan, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville. Dr. Henry E. S?ammer of Melnik Presbyterian Church 
will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mrs. Havlinek was born in Bohemia Feb. 11, 1865, daughter of the 
late Peter and Anna Str?d?l Havlinek. She came with her parents 
to the United States as an infant, and the family settled near 
Reif Mills. About 70 years ago she was married to Joseph Havlinek. 
The couple farmed near Reif Mills. Mr. Havlinek died 43 years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Stipek of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
and Mrs. Anton Stipek of Manitowoc; two sons, Adolph on the home 
farm and Frank of Two Rivers; six grandchildren and 12 great 
grandchildren. A daughter, Mary, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 13, 1958 P.17


JOSEPH HAVLINEK

POLIFKA’S CORNERS
The funeral of the late Joseph Havlinek of Reif Mills was held here 
Wednesday at the National cemetery. Mr. Havlinek was well known and 
his death was a shock to all friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 27, 1915, Page 4


GEORGE HERDINA

George Herdina Sr., 81, a native of the Town of Kossuth and retired 
farmer of Rt. 1, Cato, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, after a long illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and 
Schiel Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate 
and burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mr. Herdina was born Dec. 20, 1874, son of the late John and Margaret 
Oswald Hrdina. In 1905 he married the former Annie Kutil and the couple 
farmed at Kossuth four years before moving to the present farm in 
Manitowoc Rapids. Mrs. Herdina died in 1944.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Marie Herdina at home and Mrs. 
George Decker of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; two sons, George Jr, on the home 
farm and Wenzel of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. A son, Raymond was killed aboard the destroyer Drexler 
during World War II when a plane suicide dived the the (sic) ship off 
Okinawa.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 13, 1956 P.15


JULIA HOSTAK

Mrs. Joseph Hostak, 69, was found dead in bed Thursday morning at her home in 
Denmark by her husband. A heart attack was the cause of death.
She was born Nov. 8, 1869 in the Town of Cooperstown and was married Aug. 28, 
1888. The couple resided on a farm in Cooperstown until eight years ago when 
they retired and moved to Denmark. Her maiden name was Julia Rohacek.
The surviving relatives are the widower, one daughter, Mrs. Edward Straka, 
Maribel, Route 1; two sons, Edward, Oconto Falls, and Wancel, Whitelaw; two 
sisters, Mrs. Mary Hessel, Green Bay, and Mrs. Anna Drasner, Francis Creek; 
and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Knutson Funeral home at 
Denmark with burial in the National cemetery in Kossuth.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 25, 1938 P. 2


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 HRUSKA

Anton Hruska, 73, lifelong resident of the Town of Franklin died Saturday 
morning at the Francis Creek Rest Home where he had made his home the past 
eleven months.
Funeral services have been tentatively set for Tuesday morning at the Saur 
Funeral Home in Kellnersville with burial at the Kossuth Bohemian National 
Cemetery. Complete details will be announced Monday.
Survivors are a sister Mrs. John Decker of Kellnersville and two brothers, 
Joseph and Frank of the Town of Franklin. The deceased never married.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 23, 1955 P. 11


JAN HYNEK

JOHN HYNEK SR., ONE OF OLDEST SETTLERS OF COUNTY, 
PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 80 YEARS
John Hynek, Sr., one of the oldest pioneers of Manitowoc county, 
died Sunday at the advanced age of nearly 80 years. Mr. Hynek, who 
was a native of Bohemia, came to Manitowoc 75 years ago, at the age 
of five and located on a farm in the town of Franklin with his 
parents and at his death resided on the same farm with his son. 
He was born Jan. 12, 1838. Mr. Hyenek is survived by a widow, 
thirteen children, 48 grandchildren and eight grandchildren all of 
whom attended the funeral, held yesterday with the exception of one 
son in North Dakota, who was unable to be here. Charles Hynek of 
this city is a son.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 20, 1917, Page 5


JOHN JUNG

John Jung, 82, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Monday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles R. Freiden wil officiate and burial will 
be in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mr. Jung was born May 16, 1889, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late 
George and Margaret Wattawa Jung. He married Lucy Barta June 13, 1921. 
The couple operated the Jung homestead farm in the Town of Franklin.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Ervin, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Erhardt 
(Viola) Gearl, of Green Bay; a brother, Albert, of Whitelaw and a sister, 
Mrs. Mary Zeman, of Whitelaw. A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 29, 1971


LUCY JUNG

Mrs. John Jung, 72, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Friday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial 
will be in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mrs. Jung, nee Lucy Barta, was born Jan 9, 1900, at Mishicot, daughter 
of the late Frank and Ann Dvorak Barta. She was married to John Jung 
June 13, 1921. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc 
County. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1971.
Survivors include a son, a daughter, two brothers, Otto, of Denmark and 
Edward, of Crivitz; and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Karl, of Kewaunee and 
Mrs. Mayme Barnard, of Coulee Dam, Wash. Three brothers and two sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 20, 1972


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.


DELIA B. KELLNER

Mrs. Delia Kellner, 77, wife of Joseph A. Kellner, a former Manitowoc 
county sheriff who died two years ago, died Monday at the home, 907 
Division street, Algoma, following a six months illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mittnacht 
funeral home, Manitowoc.  Burial will be in the Chizek cemetery, 
Kossuth.
She was born Della Musil in Kossuth in 1873 and in 1891 was married to 
Joseph Kellner.  They located at Maribel where Mr. Kellner operated a 
general store and was postmaster for many years.  In 1918 he was elected 
sheriff and they moved to Manitowoc.  In 1946 they moved to Algoma to 
reside with a daughter Mrs. M. H. Ahrndt. Mr. Kellner died in 1949. Mrs. 
Kellner was a member of ZCBJ lodge of Manitowoc.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ahrndt of Algoma and Miss Anna Kellner 
of Chicago, a son, Joseph V. of Chicago.
Friends may call at the Wiesner-Massart funeral home, Algoma, until 
Wednesday noon, when the casket will be moved to the Mittnacht funeral 
home in Manitowoc, where friends may call after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Two Rivers Reporter, Tues., 10 Apr. 1951, page 2, col. 3


JOSEPH KOCIAN

Joseph Kocian, 77, of Rt. 2, Cato died unexpectedly late Tuesday morning
at the farm home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home,
Kellnersville, with burial in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mr. Kocian was born Feb. 21, 1882, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of
the late Matt and Margaret Decker Kocian. He moved in later years to the
Town of Franklin. Mr. Kocian never married and was employed as a farm
laborer. For more than 20 years he operated a threshing machine in the
Menchalsville area in company with George Stedl. Four brothers, John,
Frank, Lawrence and Charles, preceded him in death.
Surviving are a brother, Matt of Kellnersvill, two sisters, Mrs. Anna
DeYoung of Rt. 2, Cato and Mrs. Michael Reedy of Los Angeles; and several
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1960, page 17


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.


EMIL KRAJNIK

Emil Krajnik, 72, of Polivkas corners, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Sunday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian 
Church. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be 
in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mr. Krajnik was born Dec. 24, 1899, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the 
late Wencil and Anna Cherney Krajnik. He married Catherine Oswald 
Nov. 28, 1922. Mr. Krajnik operated a barber shop at Manitowoc for 18 
years and then at Polivkas Corners for 32 years. He was past president 
of the former W.F.L.A. Lodge of Polivkas Corners. He was a member of the 
Kellnersville Fish and Game Club, Maribel Sportsman Club, Kellnersville 
Betterment Assn., W.F.L.A. Lodge No. 20 of Melnik and honorary member of 
the Manitowoc Musicians Assn. Local 195. He was a member of the Manitowoc 
Marine Band for 40 years.
Survivors include his wife; a foster daughter, Mary Ann Cenefelt, at home, 
four brothers, Otto and Joseph, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Ernest, of Francis 
Creek, and Erwin, of Lancaster, Penn., four sisters, Mrs. Ludy (Mary) 
Larson, of Oconto, Mrs. Alvina Pagel and Mrs. Ralph (Ellen) Peterson, of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Charles (Anna) Siebert, Fullerton, Calif. and nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 1, 1972
***********
Emil Krajnik, 72, of Polivkas Corners, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Sunday evening 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. 
The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth 
National Cemetery.
A brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Members of the Manitowoc Marine Band will meet at the funeral home at 
7 o'clock this Tuesday evening.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 o'clock this 
Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until 
the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 2, 1972


MATT KUBSCH

Matt Kubsch, Tavern Owner, Dies in Hospital
KELLNERSVILLE-Matthew Kubsch, 68, owner and operator of the Kubsch 
tavern, dance hall and eating establishment in the village, died 
unexpectedly Wednesday evening at the Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
He was stricken with a cerebral homorrhage in the kitchen Wednesday 
morning and was brought to the hospital in Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m Monday at the Saur Funeral 
Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Frank 
Svatek will officate and burial will be in the Kossuth Bohemian 
National Cemetery.
He was born in the town of Franklin March 31, 1887, son of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kubsch Sr., and Nov. 16, 1909 married Miss Mary 
Kliment. They located on a farm in Kossuth for 12 years and the 
couple moved to the Kliment homestead farm in Kossuth, now operated 
by a son, Orville.
In 1939 Kubsch took over the hall and tavern in the village which he 
and his wife have since operated. While engaged in farming he also 
operated a threshing machine for service to farmers in the area where 
he lived. He was a director of the Palm Grove school board for many 
years and a member of the Izaak Walton League and the Manitowoc County 
Tavern League.
Surviving are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Ted Zigmunt of Kellnersville; 
four sons, Erwin of Santa Barbara, Calif., Reinhart of Kewaunee, Norman 
of Kellnersville and Orville on the home farm; sister, Mrs. Frank 
Blahnik of Kellnersville; two brothers, Wencel and Joseph of Polifkas 
Corners; and ten grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The 
Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, December 22, 1955 P. 19


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.


KATHRYN KUTIL

FORMER LOCAL WOMAN PASSES AWAY AT RACINE
Body of Miss Kathryn Kutil to be Brought Here for Burial
Messages received today from Racine brought news of the death in that 
city of Miss Kathryn Kutil of this county at the home of her sister, 
Mrs. E.L. Tumpach? with whom she had made her home. The body will be 
brought here for burial, arriving at ? Sunday night. Funeral services 
will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs. S. Reindl, Monday and 
to St. Boniface church at 9. Burial will be at the National cemetery 
in Kellnersville. Miss Kutil was 28(sic) years of age and had been 
long ill. She is survived by two sisters and six brothers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 14, 1917, Page 3


LOUIS LEDVINA

Louis Ledvina, 79, died Friday evening of a coronary attack at the home of 
his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Krejcarek, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, 
with whom he resided.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be 
in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mr. Ledvina was born Oct. 27, 1890, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late 
Matt and Mary Psutka Ledvina. He was self-employed as a bricklayer and cement 
mason until his retirement 15 years ago. Mr. Ledvina was a member of the 
Z.C.B.J. Lodge 20.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Krejcarek and Mrs. Alfons Zipperer of Rt. 1, 
Whitelaw; and two brothers, Matt of Rt. 2, Cato, and William of Rt. 3, Manitowoc. 
A brother Anton, preceded him in death Oct. 11.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 3, 1970


ANTON MALLEY

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


MARY OSWALD

Mrs. Mary Oswald, 89, of 1128 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since a heart attack 
a week ago.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
the Rev. Henry Stammer, pastor of Melnik Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial 
will be in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mrs. Oswald was born Mary Kubsh April 24, 1871, in Bohemia, daughter of the late 
George and Mary Kirt Kubsh. At the age of two, she and her parents came to the 
United States and settled in the Town of Franklin. She was married to Wencel 
Oswald Jan. 30, 1891, and they settled on a farm in the Town of Franklin for a 
few years. They then moved to a farm near Polivka Corners. She remained on the 
farm 10 years after the death of her husband in January, 1919, and then moved to 
Manitowoc.
Her hobbies were knitting and caring for plants and flowers. Two sons, William and 
Louis, a daughter, Christina, and three brothers preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph of Branch and Emil of Manitowoc; four daughters, 
Mrs. Anna Popelar of Francis Creek, Mrs. Emma Sykora and Mrs. Louis Pilivka of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Emil Krainik of Polivka Corners; 11 grandchildren, 38 great 
grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 30, 1960 P. 9


OLIVE OSWALD

Mr. and Mrs. J. Oswald of Branch will have the sympathy of friends in the 
death of their little daughter, Ollie, aged four and one-half years. The 
child died yesterday after a short illness, of scarlet fever. The funeral 
will be held tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 12, 1921 P. 1


ANNA PECH

Mrs. Pech Spent Life on One Farm
Mrs. Matthias Pech, Francis Creek pioneer whose death occurred Thursday 
night, had spent her entire life on the old homestead at Francis Creek 
from where the funeral will be held on Sunday, with burial at the 
National cemetery. Mrs. Pech, whose maiden name was Anna Ciscler, was 
born in Bohemia in 1846 and came to America in 1852 when but six years 
of age. 
She was the mother of seven children four of whom survive, Joseph at 
Francis Creek, Stephen, this city. Mrs. John Schumutzer and Mrs. J.W. 
Waska? both of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, May 6, 1922 P. 10


MATHIAS PECH

TAPS SOUND FOR CIVIL WAR VETERAN 
Mathias Pech Dies at Francis Creek at Age of 77 
CAME TO COUNTY 61 YEARS AGO 
Taps have sounded for another civil war veteran of Manitowoc county 
and Mathias Pech has answered to the last roll call. Mr. Pech died 
at his home in Francis Creek last night at the advanced age of 77 
years. 
Mr. Pech was a pioneer resident of the county, having come here 61 
years ago and with exception of the time he served in the war, he 
had made his home here ever since. Mr. Pech died at the old homestead 
on which he had resided for half a century. He had been in poor health 
for some time. During the civil war Mr. Pech served with Company I, 
Thirty-fourth Wisconsin Infantry. He was a member of Walker Post, G.A.R., 
of this city, and was well known throughout the county. An aged widow, 
two sons, Stephen, of this city and Joseph and, two daughters, Mrs. W. 
Strouf of Gibson and Mrs. J. Stransky of Francis Creek survive. Two 
brothers, Frank and Ignatz, both of Kossuth, also survive. Funeral 
arrangements have not been completed but burial will be at Francis 
Creek. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 20, 1915, Page 1 
********** 
The funeral of the late Mathias Pech, father of Stephen Pech, manager 
of the opera house, will be held at Francis Creek tomorrow morning. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 22, 1915, Page 3 
********** 
Mrs. Joseph Cizler, Mrs. Schmetzer, Mrs. Waski and Frank Kirz and son 
Joseph, who were here from Chicago to attend the funeral of the late 
Mathias Pech, returned to their homes to day. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 27, 1915, Page 3 


JOSEPH PECKA

Jos. Petska(sic) was called away to eternal rest after a lingering 
illness, death occurring Tuesday. He was 72 years of age at the time 
of his death. 
Mr. Petska came to this country from Bohemia when this country was a 
wilderness and endured many hardships, but by labor and patience he 
cleared his land and made a nice farm which is now owned by his sons, 
Fred and Emil. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Petska lived at Manitowoc 
until about a year ago they moved to their son’s home in Antigo where 
he died. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Jas. Teatew of 
Chicago, Joseph and Anton of Antigo, John of Minnesota and Fred and Emil 
of this place. The remains were brought here Thursday and interred at 
the National cemetery at Kossuth.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 24, 1917, Page 5
*********
Mrs. F.J. Roemer, son Richard and daughter Lucy who were here for the 
funeral of the former, have returned to their home, Kenosha.
*********
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Roemer and son Liebert have returned to their home 
at Kenosha. They had been here to attend the funeral of Mr. Roemer’s 
father.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 26, 1917, Page 3


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)


ADOLPH PODRABSKY

Adolph Podrabsky, 90, of Herman Road, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon 
at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 
two months.
Funeral services will be at 8:45 p.m.(sic) Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate with burial Thursday 
at Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mr. Podrasbsky was born Feb. 11, 1883, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the 
late Joseph and Antonia Hodik Podrabsky. He married Bessie Sykora May 8, 1906, 
at Manitowoc. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth until their retirement in 
1959, when they moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Podrabsky resided with a grandson, 
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Podrabsky, the past two years. His wife preceded him in 
death Mar. 10, 1971.
Survivors include two sons, Edwin and Joseph, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. 
Andrew (Elsie) Winohradsky, of Mequon; four grandchildren and six great grand-
children. A brother, a step-brother, a sister and three half-sisters preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Wednesday until the time of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 5, 1973


BESSIE PODRABSKY

Mrs. Adolph Podrabsky, 86, of Herman Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. 
The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Podrabsky, nee Bessie Sykora, was born Feb. 22, 1885, in the Town of Kossuth, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Reznichek Sykora. She was married to Adolph 
Podrabsky May 8, 1906, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth 
until retirement in 1959, moving to Manitowoc to reside with a grandson.
(Grandson edited for privacy)
Survivors include two sons, Edwin and Joseph of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Andrew 
(Elsie) Winohradsky of Mequon, Wis., two sisters, Mrs. Frank Kutil of Branch and 
Mrs. Emil Podrabsky of Melnik, Wis., four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
A sister, Mrs. Albert Johanek, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1971


ANNA POLIVKA

Mrs. Anna Polivka, 68, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital 
after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Polivka, nee Anna Chermak, was born in Bohemia April 15, 1876. 
She came to Manitowoc county when six years of age. In 1893 she was 
married to Wencil Polivka, and he passed away 1906. Then she was 
married in 1911 to a brother of her deceased husband, J.A. Polivka. 
Fourteen years ago the Polivkas moved to Manitowoc from Polivka 
Corners and made their home at 618 S. 27th street.
Survivors are two sons, Louis, city and Adolph, Polivka Corners; two 
sisters, Mrs. Henry Tvrznik, Rice Lake and Mrs. Bessie Tesarik, 
Dayton, O., two grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Funeral arrangements have been set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, and burial will be in the 
National Bohemian cemetery at Kossuth.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 11, 1944 P.2


ESTHER POPELAR

KOSSUTH WOMAN VICTIM ATTACK OF PNEUMONIA
Mrs. Wencil Popelars(sic) died at the family home in the Town of 
Kossuth Wednesday, following an attack of pneumonia which she 
suffered ten days before. Mrs. Popelars was 52 years of age and 
was born in the Town of Kossuth, December 12, 1869, her maiden 
name being Esther Rebechek. She was married May 15, 1888, and 
settled on a farm where they have since always made their home. 
Besides her husband, she is survived by four children, Mrs. Henry 
Zeman of Francis Creek, Dr. William Popelars of Weyauwega; Emil 
and Edward at home. One brother, William Rebechek, and three 
sisters, Mrs. Anton Wilda, Kossuth, Mrs. Anton Matheson of Maribel 
and Mrs. John Herlik of Green Bay and a half sister, Mrs. Frank 
Hershman of Denmark, also survive her.
The funeral was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the late 
home with burial at the National cemetery at Kossuth.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, November 26, 1921 P.4


EMIL POPELARS

Emil Popelars, 74, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died early Friday morning at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. 
The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National 
Cemetery.
Mr. Popelars was born May 24, 1898, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late 
Wencel and Esther Rebechek Popelars. He married Ella Peroutka Sept. 26, 1928. 
The couple operated the homestead farm. He resided there all his life. He was 
treasurer for Kossuth National Cemetery, a position he held for 25 years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two brothers and a sister also preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 6, 1973


CARL PORTER

Carl Porter, 65, of 827 Smith St., Green Bay, died Saturday morning at 
St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, where he had been a patient since 
March 17.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville. The Rev. Donald Stannard will officiate and burial will 
be in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mr. Porter was born Nov. 28, 1904, at Wheeler, Wis., son of the late 
Robert and Clara Porter. He had been employed at Manitowoc Engineering 
Co. for 27 years, until his recent illness. He married Helen Kvitek 
Oct. 29, 1927, at Manitowoc, where they lived for two years, then moving 
to Green Bay. His wife preceded him in death Aug. 28, 1968. He was a 
member of the International Assn. of Machinists Local 516.
Survivors include two daughters, three brothers, William of California, 
Robert of Wheeler, and George of Plum City, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Oscar 
(Harriet) Arnold, of California, and eight grandchildren. A sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday until the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 9, 1970


ANNA PSUTKA

STRICKEN WOMAN DIES ON WAY TO HOSPITAL HERE
Stricken by paralysis at her home at Kellnersville Tuesday morning, Mrs. 
Anna Psutka, an aged resident of the county died while being removed to 
the Holy Family hospital in this city. Mrs. Psutka died in the automobile 
in which she was being taken to the hospital, just before arrival at the 
institution, her death coming as the machine made its way up the driveway 
to the hospital.
Mr. Psutka was 71 years of age and a native of Bohemia where she was 
married, the family coming to Kellnersville thirty-eight years ago. Her 
husband died some years ago and a daughter with whom she made her home 
died a year ago since which time the aged woman had made her home alone. 
Her only surviving relative is a son who resides at Athens, Wis.
The body was taken to Kellnersville where the funeral will be held.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1922 P. 1


INFANT RUZEK

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ruzek was buried in the 
National cemetery Tuesday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 16, 1917


EMIL SCHUSTER

Emil Schuster, 75, of the Village of Francis Creek, died unexpectedly 
Sunday afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate with burial in Kossuth 
National Cemetery.
Mr. Schuster was born June 20, 1897, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the 
late Frank and Mary Reindl Schuster. He married Anna Cigler June 27, 1923, 
at Manitowoc. They farmed near Francis Creek until 1952, moving to the 
village. He was then employed at Eggers Plywood, Two Rivers, until his 
retirement.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 4, 1973


ANNA SHANDA  (d. 1940)

Miss Anna Shanda, 68, died in this city Friday after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
Husar Funeral home at Kellnersville, with burial in the Kossuth 
National Cemetery.
Miss Shanda was born in the town of Franklin on August 14, 1872, and 
lived there all her life.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Tomechek of Chicago, Mrs. 
Charles Pashek of Two Rivers and Mrs. Frank Matejovietz of Branch, 
and three brothers, Matt Shanda of Franklin, Joseph Shanda of Branch 
and Joseph Shanda of Menchalville.
The body is lying in state at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 26, 1940 P. 4


ANNA SHANDA  (d. 1948)

Mrs. Matt Shanda, 77, the former Anna Wachtal of Franklin, died Monday 
evening at the home of Mrs. Jacob Harmachek of Kellnersville, with whom 
she had been residing for the past year.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Husar funeral 
home, Kellnersville and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic church 
in Kellnersville. The Rev. Frank Svatek will officiate. Burial will be 
in Kossuth national cemetery.
Mrs. Shanda was born in Franklin in 1871. She married Mr. Shanda 56 years 
ago. They operated a farm until 1945, the year her husband died.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Joseph Malley of Kellnersville.
The body may be viewed from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services 
at the church Thursday. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home 
at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 28, 1948 P.2


GEORGE SHANDA

92-YEAR OLD PIONEER DIES
Services For George Shanda To Be Conducted Thursday
George Shanda, 92, died early this morning at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Charles Pasek Sr., Two Rivers. He had been a resident of Manitowoc 
county for 81 years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Husar and 
Wachal funeral home, Kellnersville, where the body will lie in state. 
Interment will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. The Rev. Frank Junek 
of the Melnik Presbyterian church will officiate.
Born in Bohemia
Mr. Shanda was born in Bohemia in April, 1845. He came to this country, 
and directly to the county, when he was 11 years old. Sixty years ago 
he married Margaret Zachek, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by four daughters and three sons; Mrs. Mary Tomsek of 
Chicago, Miss Anna Shanda of Manitowoc, Mrs. Fred Matejovitz of Branch, 
Mrs. Charles Pasek of Two Rivers, Matt Shanda of Kellnersville, Joseph 
Shanda of Branch and John Shnada of Menchalville. Five grandchildren 
and four great grandchildren also survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 9, 1937 P. 2


MATH SHANDA

Matt Shanda, 79, lifelong resident of Franklin, died Sunday afternoon 
at the Holy Family hospital, following a week's illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Husar funeral 
home, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery.
He was born in Franklin in 1865 and in 1892 married Anna Wachal. They 
located on the homestead farm in Franklin.
Survivors are his wife; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Tomachek of Chicago, Mrs. 
Frank Matejovec of Branch; two brothers, Joseph of Branch, John of 
Kellnersville.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday afternoon until 
the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 17, 1945 P. 2


ADOLPH SHIMON

Adolph Shimon, 62, Whitelaw farmer, died Saturday at the Holy Family 
hospital. He was a patient at the hospital since he suffered a stroke 
two weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held at Kellnersville Tuesday at 10 a.m. 
Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery.
Mr. Shimon was born in Cooperstown and spent his entire life on farms. 
In 1913 he married Miss Barbara Chizek. They located on a farm on 
Route 1, Whitelaw.
Survivors are the widow; a daughter Olive, at home; five sons, John and 
Joseph, city; Adolph, Bernard and Melvin, on the home farm; two brothers, 
Frank and John, Reifs Mills; two sisters, Mary Shimon, Reifs Mills, Mrs. 
Emma Reif, Chicago.
The body may be viewed at the Husar and Wachal undertaking parlors in 
Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, October 25, 1937 P. 2


VICTOR SHIMON

Victor Shimon Dies in Illinois
MANITOWOC - Victor Shimon, 44, who formerly operated a filling station 
here, who moved west several years ago because of failing health, died 
Tuesday morning at the McNiel Clinic at Berwyn, Ill.
Shimon, who had been residing at Burbank, Calif., was flown to Chicago 
Sunday from Los Angeles. He was accompanied by an adopted daughter, 
Florette. In the meantime his wife started driving back to Chicago in 
a car accompanied by a friend.
Efforts were being made Tuesday to contact her en route to advise of 
the death of her husband.
Funeral plans are incomplete but will be held later in the week at the 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home.
He was born in the county, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shimon of Rt. 5, 
Manitowoc. He married the former Blanche Kowalski of Manitowoc. They 
located in Manitowoc where Shimon engaged in business, his last being 
operator of a filling station. Several years ago his helath forced his 
moving to Albuquerque, N.M., where he became a jewelry salesman. Later 
they moved to Burbank.
Surviving are his wife and the adopted daughter; parents, Mrs. and Mrs. 
Frank Shimon of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; two brothers Clarence of Rt. 5, 
Manitowoc and Edwin of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence 
Connally of Whitelaw and Mrs. Clarence Kornely of Rt. 5, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, July 6, 1954 P. 2


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.


EMIL STRADAL

Emil Stradal, 66, of Kellnersville, died Thursday evening at Laona, Wis., Hospital 
after a heart attack earlier in the day at his cottage near Wabeno.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. 
The Rev. Milos Strupl will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth Bohemian National 
Cemetery.
Mr. Stradal was born Sept. 5, 1897, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late George and Anna Malley Stradal. He came to Kellnersville as a youth with 
his parents and had been a painter for many years, engaged in painting various 
buildings. He had been semi-retired in recent years. In his youth he was a well known 
basketball player.
A veteran of World War II, he served from Oct. 10, 1942, with Medical Section Service 
Command Unit until discharge at Fort Lewis, Wash., March 10, 1943. He was a member of 
Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Walter Vander Bloemen, of Two Rivers and a brother, Edwin 
Stradal, of Francis Creek.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Graveside military rites 
will be by Drews-Bleser Legion Post.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1964 P. 7
*********
Funeral services for Emil Stradal, 66, of Kellnersville, who died
Thursday at a Laona, Wis., hospital, were 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saur
Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Milos Strupl officiating.
Burial was in Kossuth Bohemian National Cemetery.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 24, 1964  page 5


FRANK STRAKA

Frank Straka, 82, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, died Thursday evening 
at his home in the town of Gibson after an illness of four days.
Mr. Straka was born in the town of Kossuth July 24, 1859 and since his marriage 
in 1885 to Emma Krejec had resided in Gibson. He lived on the homestaed farm 
now operated by his son, Edward.
Survivors are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. John Spevacek of Gibson and Mrs. 
William Buckley of Shawano; one son, Edward, Gibson; one brother, Anton, Kossuth; 
eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville from Saturday 
afternoon until the hour of the funeral, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. 
Services will be conducted at the funeral home by B.S. Cmejla and burial will 
take place in the Kossuth National cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1942 P. 2


ANNA STROUF

A Great, Great Woman
Mrs. Anna Strouf lived in this country since 1855, a matter of 80 
years.  She lived on the same farm for 76 years.
She was the mother of seven boys and seven girls, the grandmother of 78 
children, the great-grandmother of 167 children, and the 
great-great-grandmother of 11 children.
In spite of the fact that Mrs. Strouf resided in one place for 76 years 
and concentrated her personal influence in only a small community, she 
actually was a living force throughout the entire county.  She was a 
great maternal source of scores of successful descendants who settled in 
all parts of the county.
Her influence was greater than the simple circumstances of her quiet 
home life would imply.  Her children and her children's children are in 
great measure carrying on the work of the county.  There are farmers, 
workers, business men and public officials among their number.  It was a 
large family toiling and persevering and building under the kindly 
influence of find old woman who saw the good works she started carried on.
Manitowoc county has lost a great, good woman in the death of Mrs. Anna 
Strouf.
Source: Editorial in the Manitowoc Herald Times 1935
********
From the Alan Chaloupka Genealogy
Anna (Musil) Strouf was born 1841 in Pisek, Bohemia, daughter of John 
Musil and Mary Musil.
Anna married John Strouf in 1860.
John Strouf was born in 1834 in the city of Tabor, Bohemia.  He came to 
America in 1850.


PETER STRZYZEWSKI

OLD INJURY CAUSED DEATH OF SO. SIDE MAN
Accident 8 Months Ago Blamed for His Demise
Injuries which he suffered eight months ago when he fell while at work 
on a signal tower in the local yards of the Chicago and Northwestern, 
are believed to have caused the death of Peter Strzyski(sic), Twenty 
sixth street. Mr. Strzyski suffered internal injuries from the effects 
of which he never recovered, though he had been able to resume work and 
had been employed by the Rahr Sons company for some time previous to 
his death. A widow and three children survive. The burial will be at 
Kossuth.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 04, 1915, Page 5


JAN SYKORA

ONE MORE AT REST
Another Pioneer Resident of County Hears Death’s Summons
One more of the few remaining early day residents of the county 
has joined the increasing majority in the rest that is eternal, 
John Seykora being the last to answer Death’s summons. His demise 
occurred in Kossuth where he had been a resident for 55 years, 
Tuesday and was due to old age. 
Mr. Seykora was a native of Bohemia and located here when a young 
man. Of late years he had been failing in health and had lived a
retired life with his son’s family. Decedent is survived by a 
family of children, his wife having died three years ago. The 
children are: Mrs. J. Shaffer, John Seykora, Lodi; Mrs. F. Podhola, 
Cadott; Mrs. W. Kosel, Rice Lake; A. Seykora, Milwaukee; Frank, of 
Clarks Mills; Joseph, Kossuth and Mrs. Frank J. Zeman, this city. 
The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 26, 1902, Page 1
********
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.


JULIA SYKORA

WHITELAW GIRL FAILS TO RALLY FROM OPERATION
17 Year Old Julia Sykora Dies At Hospital in This City
Death claimed Miss Julia Sykora, a 17 year old Whitelaw girl at the 
hospital in this city last night following an operation which she 
underwent for appendicitis. The girl was stricken Saturday and was 
brought to the hospital and an operation performed but her condition 
became serious and death resulted. 
Miss Sykora was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sykora and was born 
at Whitelaw August 1, 1900. The funeral will be held at Whitelaw 
Saturday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 15, 1917, Page 1
*********
The funeral of the late Julia Sykora, who died at the hospital here 
will be held from the home at Kossuth Saturday morning at 11, with 
burial at Cizek cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 16, 1917, Page 3
*********
Several from here attended the funeral of the late Miss Julia Sykora 
last Saturday. Interment was at the National Free Thinking cemetery 
two miles west of Francis Creek.
Manitowoc Daily Herald | Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Page 4
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POLIFKA’S CORNERS
Louis and Chas. Sykora and their sister, Miss Emma who were employed 
at Milwaukee, came here to attend the burial of their sister, Julia.
**********
Miss Julia Sykora, one of our beloved friends, has been called to the 
better land. She will be missed by all who knew her. She died at Holy 
Family hospital in Manitowoc last Wednesday. She is survived by her 
parents, four brothers and five sisters. The funeral took place from 
the late home to the National cemetery in this vicinity. We extend our 
sympathy to the bereaved family.
We miss thee from our home, dear sister.
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow o’er our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our homes are dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 23, 1917, Page 4


MARY SYKORA

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. J. SYKORA
Pioneer Resident of Kossuth Expires of Pneumonia
Mrs. Joseph Sykora, 67, a pioneer resident of Kossuth, died early today after 
a brief illness. She was taken ill with pneumonia last Thursday.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home with interment in the National cemetery in Kossuth.
Born Mary Kalcik in the town of Kossuth 67 years ago the deceased always made 
her home there. She was married 50 years ago to Joseph Sykora and they made their 
home on a farm. Five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Sykora came to this city taking up 
their home at 828 North 19th street. Mr. Sykora died two years ago.
Survivors are four daughters Mrs. Emil Pech, city; Mrs. Rudolph Burnhardt and 
Mrs. Gustaf Anderson, both of Milwaukee and Mrs. Edward Steuber, Kellnersville; 
three sons, Charles and Joseph Jr. of this city and Louis of Milwaukee, a 
brother George of this city and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Hynek of Milladore, 
Wis., and Mrs. Barbara Havachek of Reedsville.
The body may be viewed from Wednesday noon (missing) on at the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, May 29, 1934 P. 2


ADOLPH TAICHER  (d. 1933)

FIRST MAN TO PUT IRON ROOF ON BARN DIES
Adolph Taicher, 76, Dies At Homestead Farm In the Town of Cooperstown
Adolph Taicher, 76, Cooperstown pioneer inventor and machinery dealer 
who is said to have erected the first iron roof on a barn in Manitowoc 
county some 50 years ago, died Wednesday at the homestead farm now 
operated by his son Otto. The deceased, who since retiring from active 
life 12 years ago made this city his home, had gone to the Cooperstown 
farm to spend the winter with his son.
The deceased was born in Cooperstown in 1856 and always lived in the 
county. In addition to engaging in farming he also was a machinery and 
hardware distributor in the community. Early in life he developed an 
inventive turn of the mind and at one time or another during his life 
was the owner of a half dozen patents, which included a separator for 
beans, peas and strawberries, a guard on farm implements, a wheelbarrow 
and other farm equipment.
Mr. Taicher erected an iron roof on the homestead barn 50 years ago and 
it is still serviceable. Later the deceased engaged in the construction 
of sheet metal roofs on new barns in the county. Twelve years ago he 
turned his farm over to his son and came to Manitowoc to live.
Four sons, Edward, Emil, and Adolph of Cooperstown and four daughters, 
Mrs. Edith Crones and Mrs. Lillian Hardtke of Milwaukee, Mrs. O. Kusse 
of this city, and Gertrude Taicher of Winettka, Ill. Survive.
The remains are at the Husar undertaking parlors at Kellnersville. 
Burial will take place at Kellnersville at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Feb. 9, 1933
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Adolph Taicher, aged 76 said to have been the inventor and machinery 
dealer to put the first roof on a barn in Manitowoc county about 50 
years ago passed away at the homestead farm now operated by his son 
Otto at Cooperstown Wednesday. Funeral services were held this morning.
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, Feb. 11, 1933
*******
Born: 18 Mar 1851 in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI., son of John 
Taicher and Katerina Hykova. [Both parents born in Bohemia (Czech Republic.]
Died: 08 Feb 1933 in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI.
Burial: 11 Feb 1933 at Kossuth National Cemetery, Manitowoc Co., WI.
Source for Birth: He took several trips to Germany, and his birth is 
listed on his passport.    
NOTE: All children listed as surviving are deceased.
I believe daughter Gertrude Taicher married Joseph Hostok in 1944 
in Maribel
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Barbara Taicher, wife of Adolph Taicher, nee Krajnik born March 1863 
in Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., WI. You have her death date and place, and 
her burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, (#44).
Adolph Traicher and wife Barbara had a son, Samuel Taicher, born and 
died 11 Aug 1903 in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI. Unknown if he has 
a burial in the county.
Adolph Taicher and wife Barbara:
Son: Adolph Taicher born 11 June 1890 in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI; 
died 08 Nov 1962 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. You have his burial at 
Cemetery #36, Kossuth National. He never married.
Son: Adolph Taicher: You have his info. His wife was Lucille “Lucy” Budweiser, 
daughter of Charles Budweiser and Wilhelmina "Minnie” Kotik (not Katyak), who 
was the only living child of Anton Kotick and Francisca Kaderaback (both of 
whom were born in Bohemia (Czech Republic). 
You have the obits for both Robert Taicher and Evelyn Taicher, listed as born 
in IL, parents Adolph Taicher and Lucy a/k/a Lucille Budweiser. This is private. 
These two children did not know that Adolph Taicher was not their father. 
Lucille “Lucy” Budweiser was previously married and divorced, and in 1920 she 
was living with her widowed grandfather, Anton Kotik, in Cooperstown, Manitowoc 
Co., WI.
Wilhelmina “Minnie” Kotik born 16 June 1872 in Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., WI; 
died 11 July 1903 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI.  She is buried at Cemetery 
#36, Kossuth National. Her surname was Kotik, not Katyk.
I believe that Antone Kotik and Frank Katyk were brothers, and somewhere 
along the line the surnames changed.
I hope that this straightens out the correct surname for Anton Kotik and 
daughter, Wilhelmina “Minnie” Kotik Budweiser.
(Both obits and extra material from researcher/see contributors page)


JOSEPH VRANEY

DEATH CLAIMS JOSEPH VRANEY AT AGE OF 80
Pioneer of Kossuth Passes Away at Home of Son in City
Joseph Vraney, pioneer resident of Kossuth, died at the home of his 
son, Louis Vraney, on Chicago street, last night at the advanced age 
of 80 years. The body will be buried at the National cemetery at 
Kellnersville, services being held from the home of his son, 803? 
Chicago street, at 2 o’clock on Friday and the body will be taken by 
auto hearse to Kellnersville. Mr. Vraney was born in Bohemia in 1838 
and came to America with his parents at the age of 18 years and 
settled on a farm in Kossuth. He was married fifty three years ago to 
Mary Oswald of Kossuth, who preceded him in death twenty seven years 
ago. Mr. Vraney remained on the farm until three years ago. He is 
survived by six children, Caroline and Emil of Kossuth, Joseph of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna Lokajicek of Montana, and Frank and Louis of 
this city. Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Mary McKeough of Franklin, 
Mrs. Michael McKeough of Kossuth and Mrs. Mott of South Dakota.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 29, 1918


ANNA WAGNER

Mrs. Anna Wagner, 86, a former Town of Kossuth resident, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient about a month.
She was born Anna Frye July 18, 1876, at Denmark, Brown County, and was married 
to Anton Kazda in 1894.  The couple operated a farm in the Town of Kossuth. Her 
husband died in 1906 and in 1910, she was married to Joseph Wagner.  The couple 
owned and operated a farm in the Town of Kossuth.  He died in 1946, but she 
continued to reside on the home farm up to about a month ago.
Among survivors are two sons, Joseph Kazda and Anton Kazda of Manitowoc; two 
daughters, Mrs. Joseph Mraz of Two Rivers and Mrs. Roland Silbersack of Rt. 2, 
Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Hanek of Denmark, Mrs. Barbara Youra of 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Frances Klaus of Green Bay and one grandchild.  A 
daughter, Helen, three sisters, four brothers and two grandchildren preceded 
her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1963


ROBERT WORDELL

Robert Wordell, 52, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died unexpectedly Tuesday 
evening.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Friday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Town of Gibson. The Rev. Percy Damrow will officiate 
and burial will be in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Military graveside 
rites will be accorded Mr. Wordell.
Mr. Wordell was born April 2, 1920, at Green Bay, son of the late Henry 
and Ellanora Haese Wordell. He married Evelyn Krainik Oct. 14, 1941. He 
was employed by Les Johnson Carriage co., Denmark, as a truck mechanic. 
Mr. Wordell was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, three sons and two daughters (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. Ross (Erna) Knorr, of Manitowoc; 
and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Lambert Fuenral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Thursday 
until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 13, 1972


JOSEPH ZARUBA

Funeral services for Joseph Zaruba, 79, Maribel resident, who died 
Saturday in a Chicago hospital, will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from 
the home of a son, Reuben, at Maribel. Burial will be in the Kossuth 
National cemetery.
Mr. Zaruba is survived by five sons and a daughter.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 4, 1942 P.2