MARGARETHA KELLER HOLD FUNERAL FOR MRS. KELLER Rockwood Resident Laid to Rest in Cemetery at Francis Creek Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Keller, 40, who died at her home in Rockwood Saturday afternoon, were held this morning at 8 o’clock at the home and at 8:30 at the St. Anne’s church in Francis Creek, Rev. Jaekels officiating. Burial was in the Francis Creek cemetery. Mrs. Keller had been in poor health the past year and her death, attributed to a complication of diseases was not unexpected. The deceased was born in Germany in 1888, coming to this country only five years ago with her husband and children. Besides the widower, George Keller, four children survive. Manitowoc Times, Monday, December 31, 1928, Page 1 FRANZ KERSCHER From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1899: Death in Francis Creek on Sunday of Wenzel Kerscher at the advanced age of 96. The funeral took place Tues. (Note: Due to the advanced age, place of death and almost matching death dates, I believe these to be the same person.)
WENZEL KERSCHER KOSSUTH MAN PIONEER OF CO. DEAD AT AGE 83 Wenzel Kerscher, a pioneer settler of the town of Kossuth and a veteran of the civil war, died at his home at Francis Creek Saturday night at the advanced age of 83 years. Mr. Kerscher is survived by an aged widow and nine children. The funeral will be held at Francis Creek tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 15, 1915, Page 8
HARVEY KIMMES Funeral card: Harvey Kimmes Born May 12, 1904 Died October 1, 1977 Lambert Funeral Home Mishicot, Wisconsin
PETER KLEMAN JR. Peter Kleman, 90, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since April 29. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kleman was born Nov. 5, 1882, at Chilton, son of the late Peter and Sophia Lindauer Kleman. He married Sophie Mailand Oct. 25, 1910, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth until retirement in 1950. Mr. Kleman also did carpenter work. He was the oldest member of St. Anne Church and the Holy Name Society of the church. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1960. Mrs. Kleman preceded him in death June 9, 1970. Survivors include a son, Robert, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, three daughters, Mrs. George (Lucille) Gosz, of Rockwood, Mrs. Joseph (Violet) Brockhoff, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Reinhart (Elaine) Kubsch, of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday until the time of service Saturday. Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday by Father Heaen and the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 14, 1972
SOPHIA KLEMAN Funeral services for Mrs. Peter Kleman, 80, former Town of Kossuth resident, who died late Tuesday morning at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, where she had been a patient one year, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kleman, nee Sophia Mailand, was born June 13, 1889, in Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late George and Sophia Fischer Mailand. She was married to Peter Kleman Oct. 25, 1910, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth until retiring in 1950. Mrs. Kleman was a member of Christian Mothers and Altar Society of St. Anne Church. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1960. Survivors include her husband, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a son, Robert, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. George (Lucille) Gosz of Rockwood, Mrs. Joseph (Violet) Brockhoff of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Reinhart (Elaine) Kubsch of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; a brother, George, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Kuehnl and Mrs. Herman Seibert of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Father Haen and the Christian Mothers and Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1970
CHILD OF PETER KLEMANN From Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1897: Death on Wed. last week of the little child of Peter Klemann in Kossuth. The burial took place Fri. in the Kossuth Catholic Cemetery.
ELMER J. KOCH (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Elmer J. Koch, age 82, of 2916 Shoto Road, Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, December 10, 1996, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 13, 1996, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Rev. Michael Koch will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in St. Anne Parish Cemetery, Francis Creek. He was born April 6, 1914, in Mishicot, son of the late Albert and Anna Drasner Koch. He attended Holy Cross Parochial School, Mishicot, and Mishicot High School where he was a star basketball player. On November 22, 1938, he married the former Lucille Osesek at Manitowoc. The couple operated Chili Bill's for 14 years. Elmer farmed for many years and operated the milk truck business. He was later employed at Manitowoc Engineering, Whitehouse Milk and retired from Burger Boat Company. He was a member of the Francis Creek Lions Club and received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; a son and daughter-in-law; three daughters and sons-in-law; four brothers and a sister-in-law; four sisters and three brothers-in-law; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday evening and at church Friday morning after 9:30 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. tonight led by Father Mike. Memorials would be appreciated to the Francis Creek Lions Club. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI., December 12, 1996
HELENA KOCH Information sent in by researcher/see contributors page Helena Clara (Bolle) Koch Wife of Henry Koch, m.15 Jan 1887, St. Anne Catholic Ch. Dau. Of Charles and Elisabeth ( ----- ) Bolle
HENRY KOCH Information sent in by researcher/see contributors page Henry Koch, b.04 Sept 1861, d.14 Dec 1945 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Wehr, Prussia (Germany) Husband of Helena Clara Bolle Son of Peter and Maria (Staudt) Koch
PETER KOCH Information sent in by researcher/see contributors page Peter Koch, b.17 Apr 1815, d.17 Aug 1883 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Palzem, Prussia (Germany) Husband of Maria Staudt Son of Matthias and Susanna (Schneider) Koch Peter Koch and Maria Staudt were married 18 Feb 1841 at St. Bartholomaeus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg Helfant, Prussia (Germany) PETER KOCH (1815) - Historical Notes According to the US Federal Census of July 9, 1870, the agricultural status of Peter Koch was: Improved land: 60 acres other unimproved: 20 acres Val of Farm: 3500 Val of machinery: 200 horses: 2 milch cows: 2 working oxen: 2 other cattle: 4 sheep: 6 swine: 5 Val of livestock: 417 Production: spring wheat: 300 bu. rye: 40 bu. oats: 200 bu. wool: 18 pounds peas & beans: 15 bu. hay: 10 tons butter: 50 pounds Val of animals slaughtered: 76 Val of all farm production: $428 The following is a correspondence with a German researcher sent to Thomas Koch. Trier-Ehrang, 4 April 75 Mr. Thomas Koch 1315 E. Holmes St. Janesville, Wis. 53545 Dear Mr. Koch! Thank you very much for your correspondence of 3 March. I had been traveling for two weeks and found your letter when I returned yesterday. I shall answer it immediately. In my book “The America-Emigration From The Saarburg District” I have found recorded the emigrant Peter Koch, his wife Maria Staudt and the children with their birthdates. The family at that time was living in Wehr, and this place belongs to the parish of Palzem (not Peilzen). In my book it states: Continuing Number 778 The day-laborer Peter Koch, 47 years old, with his wife Maria Staudt, 40 years old, and the children Peter, born 29 Nov. 1841 Anna, born 5 May 1854 Johann, born 14 May 1844 Elisabeth, born 18 March 1856 Michael, born 20 Dec. 1848 Wilhelm, born 12 March 1858 Mathias, born 5 Oct. 1851 Johann, born 28 Sept. 1859 Heinrich, born 4 Sept. 1861 by way of (Le) Havre to North America. “so that he might secure his future through earnings from a farm”. 2 October 1862 3000 Talers That’s as far as the section from my book goes. Peter Koch had at his disposal over 3,000 Talers available cash, that is 9,000 Marks and that was for that time a small fortune. The high amount of available cash proves the Peter Koch had auctioned off all his property before his departure. The date 2 October 1862 is the date of the release document, preserved in the state archives in Koblenz. Koch also probably emigrated to the U.S.A. a short time later, but surely still in October. You now have the exact birthdates of the children of the Koch-Staudt marriage, and you also know the exact city of residence of the emigrant, namely Palzem. It would make me very happy, if, on a trip to Germany, you would visit us here. I have already welcomed many Americans in my home. Unfortunately I do not speak your language, and that is a disadvantage. But right across from me lives a woman who understands English, so an understanding will be possible. With the best greetings from the old homeland Mergen In the office of the Register of Deeds, Manitowoc County, WI, a warranty deed was registered on May 26, 1875, indicating the purchase of the Koch farm from Franz Stadler and his wife Dorothea for the value of $1200. Volume 15 Page 5 “The following described real estate situated in the County of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin to wit: All that certain tract of land of the West half of the North East quarter and the South East quarter of the North East quarter of Section No. Nineteen (19) Township No. Twenty (20) North of Range No. Twenty-four (24) East which lies west of the so called Neshota River being Eighty acres of land or about, be the same more or less”
MARIA KOCH Information sent in by researcher/see contributors page Maria (Staudt) Koch, b.22 Mar 1822, d.16 Aug 1902 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Helfant, Prussia (Germany) Wife of Peter Koch Dau. Of Johann and Christine (Hesberg) Staudt
PETER KOCH sohn von/P. u. M. Koch/geboren/20 Nov. 1841/gestorben/14 Juli 1866 Information sent in by researcher/see contributors page Peter Koch, b.29 Nov 1841, d.14 Jul 1866 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Wehr, Prussia (Germany) Son of Peter and Maria (Staudt) Koch Note: This person drowned in the saw mill pond where he was employed as a log roller and log sorter at Shoto, WI He was never married.
CAROL KOCHAN CHILD KILLED, SEEK CAR DRIVER CAROL KOCHAN, 13, IS KILLED AT FRANCIS CREEK Girl Sustains Fractured Skull When Hit by Car of Vampire Driver; Dies Within an Hour A hit and run driver who fled from Francis Creek early last night after striking down and fatally injuring Carol, the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kochan of that village, is being saught by authorities of this and surrounding counties today. Only a meagre description of the car, said to be a large sedan, was furnished to the authorities by a young friend who was the only person in the vicinity at the time of the accident. Miss Kochan died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hessel, at about 8 o'clock after living with a fractured skull for about an hour after the accident. She never regained consciousness following her being picked up at the side of the road. Saw Approaching Car Belief that the girl saw the oncoming, rapidly-driven car was expressed by her parents who said that the child was walking south on the east side of the highway when she was struck. She was en route to her home, about one-quarter of a mile south of the place where the accident occurred, and was planning to return to the St. Ann's school later to take part in a play given by students of the school there. The impact of the collision was heard by Marcella Blimel, her companion of the afternoon and who left the home of the parish priest, Rev. Joseph Rauch, with her after the two had assisted the housekeeper in making final preparations for the play in the evening. The Blimel girl was walking north toward the school and when she heard the noise of the collision she ran to the side of the victim. She fell and severely bruised her face and hands and then mainly tried to lift Miss Kochan. Finding herself unable to help or carry the girl, Miss Blimel hastened to the home of the priest and he with others removed the girl to her grandfather's home across the street. Car Never Halted Miss Blimel told Sheriff Carstens that the car had not halted after striking the Kochan child but continued on its way north. She was unable to state what type of car it was but said that it was a large close automobile traveling at a high rate of speed. The car did not swerve to the side of the road after hitting its victim and belief has been expressed that the driver was unaware that he had struck a pedestrian. Was Rockwood Student Miss Kochan recently graduated from the St. Ann's parochial school at Francis Creek and was a member of the freshman class of the high school, Rockwood. She was born in the town of Kossuth in September, 1918, and spent her entire life in the immediate vicinity. She was a popular girl and was active in church and school affairs, being a member of the Young Ladies Society of the St. Ann church. Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kochan, she is survived by three sisters, Florence, Marion and Delores, all at home. Funeral Wednesday Funeral services will be held from the St. Ann church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery. To Hold Inquest Coroner W.G. Kemper announced at noon today that an inquest would be held at the court house here tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The corner's jury consisting of Jack McConnell, A.F. Rank, George Schadeburg Sr., Otto A. Vogel, Hugo Menzel and Raleigh Schmitz was drawn this morning and viewed the remains at the Pfeffer Funeral Home bfore adjouring until the time for the taking of testimony. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 21, 1932 P. 1
THERESA KOCHAN Mrs. Theresa Kochan, 94, of Whitelaw, died Sunday morning at Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw, where she had resided for 20 months. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mrs. Kochan, nee Theresa Bernam, was born Jan. 10, 1878, at St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Reith Bernam. She was married to August Kochan Sept. 27, 1898, at Athens, Wis. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 13, 1948. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers Altar Society, 50-year member of St. Margarets Court and the Catholic Order of Foresters of Athens. Survivors include three sons, Walter, of Milwaukee, Myron, of Reedsville and Lawrence, of Whitelaw, a daughter, Mrs. William (Clara) Ewen, of Francis Creek; a brother, William, of Athens; a sister, Mrs. Anne Assman, of Mishicot; eight grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a prayer service will be held at 7 o'clock by the Christian Mothers Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1972
HENRY KOENS Melnik news: Quite a number from here attended the funeral of the late Henry Koens from his late home with burial at the Catholic cemetery in Francis Creek. The deceased had been a resident of this section for a number of years and in that time had made many friends who were sorry to hear of his early demise. Manitowoc Times, Wednesday, October 31, 1928, Page 9 ******* (No stone/obit indicates he is in this cem.)
ANDREAS KOLZER Andreas Kolzer was born 1800 [he was actually born about 1798] in Mittelstrimmig, Rheinland, Germany, emigrated in 1853, died Feb 1863, and is buried in St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery, Kossuth Township, Manitowoc Co., Wis. He was the son of Johann Peter Kolzer and Sybilla Theis of Mittelstrimmig. Andreas was married in 1825 at SS. Philippus and Jacobus Kirche in Mittelstrimmig to Magdalena Peiffer (1804 - 2 March 1852 in Mittelstrimmig). Andreas emigrated in 1853, after the death of his wife in 1852. He emigrated with most of his children, arriving in New York on the ship Golden Age on July 14, 1853. ******** Andreas Kolzer, another early settler of Manitowoc County, remained in Manitowoc County where several of his children settled, while 3 of his children, after a few years of living in Wisconsin, went on to Nemaha Co., Kansas. Descendants are still in Kansas, and in parts of Texas, Missouri, Colorado and California, as well as distant cousins remaining in the Mittelstrimmig area of Germany. ******** (tombstone photo and above information contributed by researcher/see contributors page) (Note: There is more in the biographies on this site under P.J. Koelzer)
CLARENCE KORNELY Clarence (Butch) Kornely, 65, of Francis Creek, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at the family cottage near Shawano. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Kornely was born Mar. 5, 1908, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Charles and Lillian Meyer Kornely. He married Blanche Shimon June 25, 1947, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple operated a farm at Rockwood for 23 years, until June of 1972, moving to Francis Creek in November of 1972. He was a member of the Wisconsin Holstein Assn., 20 year member of Lakeshore Farm Management, served on the ASCS Committee, former Farm Bureau member and member of the board of directors of the Rockwood Fire Department. He was also vice president of the Francis Creek-Rockwood Senior Citizens, a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Anne Catholic Church and was the present secretary of the Catholic Knights, Branch 86, of Francis Creek. Survivors include his wife, three sons, a daughter-in-law; three brothers, Earl, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Paul of Mishicot and Gerald, of Shoto; two sisters, Mrs. James (Mary Ann) Murphy, of Castro Valley, Calif., and Mrs. William (Irma) Rank, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Aloysius and Charles, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until the time of service Saturday. Prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Friday by Father Haen, the Catholic Knights and the Holy Name Society. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 2, 1973
GEORG KORNELY From Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1896: Death in Kossuth on Tues. evening of 40 yr. old Georg Korneli, of typhus. The deceased was a brother of Peter Korneli and was born and raised in Town Kossuth. He leaves a widow and 7 children. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek.
GEORGE KORNELY From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1891: Death of George Kornelly on 13 July in Town Kossuth, of old age debility. He reached the age of 77 yrs. 3 mos. and is survived by his widow and 4 sons. His funeral took place yesterday morning in the Catholic Cemetery of Francis Creek. He had been a resident of Town Kossuth since 1853.
MARY C. KORNELY From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1909: (From the correspondent in Francis Creek (no date) Last Saturday noon Mrs. Georg Korneli died after a long illness with cancer. Her husband had preceded her in death 12 years ago. The burial was Tuesday morning at the Catholic cemetery. 7 children survive.
PETER KORNELY From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1907: Death Saturday in Holy Family Hospital, following a long illness, of Peter Kornely of typhus. Mr. Kornely, who was well-known throughout the entire county, was born 15 December 1850 in Gau Algosheim, Hesse-Darmstadt, and came to America with his parents as a 2-year old boy, the family settling in Town Kossuth. He spent the greater part of his life there. 35 years ago he married Miss Mary Hessel, daughter of Casper Hessel. He chose public life and filled various town offices for 21 years. In 1900 he was candidate for the office of County Treasurer but lost to Charles Hacker. For the last two years he lived here in Manitowoc and operated a guest house. In addition to his widow he is survived by 3 sons and 5 daughters, as well as 2 brothers living in Milwaukee. The funeral was held Tuesday in Francis Creek under the auspices of the Catholic Knights, to which he belonged for many years.
STELLA KORNELY The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kornely, of Gibson, was claimed by Death Tuesday and the funeral services were held at Frances Creek today. P.A. Kornely, of this city, was called home by the sad event. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 14, 1901, p. 3 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1901: Death Tues. last week of a 2-yr. old daughter of Peter Korneli with the funeral on Thurs. at the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek. ******* (Note: Her name was obtained from the 1900 census for Kossuth twp. both parents are in this cemetery./ Taken from microfiche births Stella M. Kornely/b: 02 May 1899)
THERESIA KORNELY/KORNELI From Der Nord Westen, 20 Jan. 1898 Death on Mon. of Town Kossuth resident Mrs. Theresia Korneli nee Treffen, after a short illness. She was the widow of Georg Korneli who died seven years ago. She was born 08 May 1821 in Gau Algersheim, Hessen-Darmstadt. With her husband and two children she came to American in 1853 and settled in Town Kossuth where she has lived ever since. She leaves three sons - Peter Korneli who lives in Kossuth, and Charles and Jacob Korneli, both located in Milwaukee. She is also survived by her 4 daughters-in-law, 26 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Burial will take place tomorrow morning in the St. Anna Cemetery in Francis Creek. ********* JACOB KORNELY (son of George and Theresa Kornely) Actuated by the progressive spirit which has been the dominant factor in the rapid and substantial upbuilding of the middle west, Jacob Kornely has steadily advanced in his business career until he is today a forceful factor in the commercial and financial circles of the city. He is at the head of a large hardware establishment and he is also the president of the Excelsior Mutual Building and Loan Association. Wisconsin numbers him among her native sons, his birth having occurred on a farm near Francis Creek, in Manitowoc county, September 12, 1858, his parents being George and Theresa (Presser) Kornely, who were natives of Germany and came to the United States in 1854, at which time they took up their abode in Manitowoc county, spending their remaining days upon the farm which they there purchased and developed. Jacob Kornely spent the period of his minority under the parental roof and during that time acquired his education in the district and parochial schools. He started out in the business world as a clerk in a hardware store in Milwaukee and was thus employed for a number of years, during which period, however he cherished the hope of ultimately engaging in business on his own account and bent his energies toward that end. At length his industry and economy had brought him sufficient capital to enable him to take the first step in that direction and in 1891 he opened a hardware store on Third street near the corner of North avenue. His place was a small store, but it enabled him to make the initial step and test his powers as a manager of a business. He soon proved that he was adequate to any demands made upon him and his trade steadily grew, so that his quarters were soon too small for his expanding business. Today he occupies a building thirty-five by one hundred and fifty feet and three stories in height, having one of the largest and best hardware establishments of Milwaukee. He carries everything that can be found in the line of shelf and heavy hardware and his business is now one of most gratifying proportions. He has won success by fair and honorable treatment of his patrons, by persistency of purpose and by close application - qualities which anyone might cultivate and which never fail to produce desired results. The business has been incorporated and is today carried on under the name of the J. Kornely Hardware Company, of which Mr. Kornely is the president. He is likewise the president of the Stove Dealers Supply Company, which was organized about eighteen years ago, and also a director of the Wisconsin Hardware Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Nor does this constitute the entire scope of his business activities, for he has become actively connected with the Excelsior Mutual Building and Loan Association, of which he is likewise the president. This association has entered upon the twelfth year of its existence under most favorable circumstances. It is capitalized for five million dollars and has fifty thousand shares of one hundred dollars each. It has in mortgage loans eight hundred and sixty-six thousand, nine hundred dollars. Its business has been most wisely managed and has constituted a source of great helpfulness to many shareholders and borrowers. In 1886, Mr. Kornely was married to Miss Theresa Metz, a daughter of William and Anna Metz of Milwaukee. They are now parents of five children: George W., who has a hardware store at No 1476 Green Bay avenue; Theresa, the wife of John Bendowske; Anna Laura, the wife of Peter Theis, who is vice president of the J. Kornely Hardware Company; and Raymond C., who acts as secretary and treasurer of the concern. The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church and Mr. Kornely is treasurer of the Branch No. 89 of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, of which he became a charter member at Milwaukee. He is also a member and the president of the St. Bonaventure Benevolent Society. In politics he maintains an independent course. In 1895 he purchased property and built his present store and today the structure stands as a monument to his enterprise and business ability. "History of Milwaukee, City and County" Volume 2, by William George Bruce, 1922, Pages 378-379
ARTHUR KORTENS Arthur Kortens, 74, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kortens was born in the Town of Kossuth June 15, 1889, son of the late Edward and Caroline Schwantes Kortens. He married Elsie Wachtel at Two Rivers June 24, 1912. She died July 17, 1960. After marriage the couple owned and operated a farm on Rt. 2, Two Rivers. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Bernice) Novak, of Mishicot and Mrs. Charles (Marian) Mleziva, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, six grandchildren and a great grandchild. A brother, two sisters and a grandchild preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 24, 1964 P. 11
EDUARD KORTENS From Der Nord Westen, Aug. 6, 1891: Death of 48 yr. old Edward Kortens in Town Kossuth on 02 Aug., of a stroke. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The burial took place Tues. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EDWARD KORTENS Edward Kortens, 62, of 632 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mr. Kortens was born Aug. 1, 1909, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Albert and Rose Braun Kortens. He married Gladys Leland May 12, 1934. His wife preceded him in death Aug. 21, 1959. He then married Catherine Schiegg Dec. 26, 1960. He had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. Survivors include his wife, two sons; three daughters; four step-sons; a step- daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Paul of Rockwood; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Kaiser and Mrs. Gordon Jansen of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank VanAlstine of Winona, Minn., and ten grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 22, 1971
MARIA KRIES From Der Nord Westen, 15 Jan. 1880: Death of Mrs. Marie Susanne Kries, wife of Peter Kries, on 08 Jan. in Kossuth. She leaves her husband and seven children. Burial was last Sat.
ANNA KRONFORST From Der Nord Westen, 28 June 1900: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 June) (Small, hazy print, unsure of the names) Death of Miss Anna Kromforst on 20 June at age 19 of TB.
FRANCES T. KRUMDICK Mrs. Frances Krumdick, 67, of Francis Creek, died unexpectedly Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellneersville, and 11:15 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek, the Rev. John Haen celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Krumdick, nee Frances Kolicek, was born at Mishicot Sept. 10, 1896, daughter of the late Alois and Antoinette Simandl Kolicek. She was married to Henry Krumdick June 14, 1924, and the couple operated the Krumdick homestead farm near Rockwood until Mr. Krumdick's death in February, 1960. Mrs. Kumdick then moved to Francis Creek. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and Altar Society of St. Ann parish and Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Branch 86. Surviving are two sons, three daughters, two brothers, Joseph and Julius, of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Holly, of Shoto, Mrs. Reinhart Hessel, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Frank Beuse, of Chicago and Mrs. Antoinette Holehouse, of Milwaukee, and nine grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the parish and organization with which she was affiliated. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1964 P. 5
HENRY C. KRUMDICK Henry Krumdick, 64, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Town of Kossuth farmer, died shortly before noon Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since suffering a cerebral hemorrhage a week ago. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will be celebrant at the solemn requiem high Mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krumdick was born March 20, 1895, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Albert and Fedes Hessel Krumdick. He married Frances Ko??ek June 14, 1924, and the couple operated the Krumdick homestead farm. Mr. Krumdick was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Ann Church. Surviving are his wife, three daughters, two sons, a brother, Anton of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Anton Rhode of Two Rivers and four grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 2 p.m. Sunday until the hour of service where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Father Haen and Holy Name Society members. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1960
JOSEPH LEGGIO Joseph L. Leggio, 79, of Rockwood, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Leggio was born April 1, 1886, in Messina, Sicily, son of the late Theodore and Antonia Calabresse Leggio. He married Carmela Tramantana April 23, 1910, at Messina. The couple came to America and Rockwood in 1911 and he was employed 35 years by Alwood Lime Co., retiring in 1949. During World War II he was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Romy (Antoinette) Gosz, of Rt. 1, Whltelaw, Mrs. Wenzel (Marie) Chvala, of Rt. 1, Maribel, and Mrs. Randolph (Anna) Bleser, of Goodwin Road, Manitowoc, a son, Theodore, of Milwaukee; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc (Wis.) Herald-Times, Mon., June 14, 1965 (sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
BRUNO LEIST Bruno Leist, 40, Francis Creek Resident, Dies At Hospital Bruno Leist, aged 40 years, a farmer at Francis Creek, passed away last night at the hospital, where he was removed from his home a few days ago. He underwent an operation at the hospital last Thursday. The deceased has always made his home near Francis Creek. He was married to Miss Laura Petrl, who with two children, Edward and Paul, two brothers, Jerome and Richard, both of this city, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Leist, residing on Route 7 north of the city, survive. Mr. Leist was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin at Francis Creek and also served as an officer in the St. Ann’s church there. Burial will take place from the home at Francis Creek, at nine o’clock Wednesday morning and at ten o’clock from the St. Ann’s church. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 16, 1928, Page 2 ******* Bruno Leist of Francis Creek died yesterday at the Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc. Mrs. Leist was formerly Miss Laura Petro of this city. Burial will take place at Francis Creek. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 16, 1928, Page 9
CHARLES J. LEIST CHARLES LEIST, ROCKWELL HOTEL MAN, SUMMONED Death came to another county pioneer yesterday afternoon when Charles J. Leist, formerly a business man in this city and for the last fifteen years proprietor of the Allwood Siding hotel at Rockwell succumbed after an illness of six weeks. Mr. Leist made a trip to Rochester, Minn., to consult specialists in an effort to gain relief but was advised that an operation would be of little benefit. He returned home and has failed steadily, death coming shortly after 4 o'clock Monday after noon. The funeral service will be held Thursday morning at 10 O'clock at St. Anne's Catholic church at Francis Creek. Mr. Leist was seventy-three years old and was born in this county, not a great distance from where his death occurred. He was married nearly fifty years ago to Miss Denor and a daughter born to the couple died about twelve years ago. For a number of years the Leists made their home in this city and conducted the "Gruenen Aesel" saloon on North Ninth street, leaving here fiftenn years ago to engage in the hotel business at Rockwell. Besides the aged widow one sister Mrs. Lean Paswealk and one brother, John Leist of Spokane, Washington survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, June 26, 1923 P. 1
ROSA LEITERMANN From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909: Consumption took the life Friday of Rose Leitermann, the 21-year old daughter of John Leitermann in Rockville. Her parents and several sisters mourn her early death. The funeral was held Saturday. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1909: (From the correspondent in Francis Creek –15 Mar.) After a long struggle with T.B., Miss Rosa Leitermann died Friday morning at age 21 yrs. 7 mos. The funeral was 10 a.m. Monday from St. Anna’s Church to the Catholic cemetery. The deceased was the daughter of blacksmith Johann Leitermann. The funeral procession was very long.
FRANTISEK LESTINA PIONEER OF FRANCIS CREEK PASSES AWAY Frank Lestina, Sr. is Dead at Age of 84 Burial Friday Frank Lestina Sr. died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Dueno, 1214 South 14th street yesterday at the advanced age of 84 years. He had been in failing health for some time, death being due to infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Lestina was born in Bohemia and settled in Francis Creek in 1865 and has been a resident of Manitowoc county since that time. His wife died 11 years ago and he is survived by three daughters and three sons; Mrs. Arthur Mack of Racine, Mrs. John Dueno of this city; Mrs. Fred Brown of Brooklyn, N.Y. Jacob of North Prairie, Joseph of Wausau and Frank of Neshoto. The funeral will be held at 10 o’clock Friday morning at Francis Creek. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 11, 1918, Page 8
TEREZIE LESTINA From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1907: Kossuth resident Mrs. Therese Lestena died last week following a long illness. Mrs. Lestena was born 1842 in Trebon and came to America in 1867, settling in Town Kossuth. She leaves 6 children. The burial took place Saturday in Francis Creek.
VITORIO MANZARDO Funeral services for Vittorio Manzarda, 52, of Rockwood, killed Sunday night when struck by a car on Highway 141 near his home, will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home and at 9:30 from the St. Ann Catholic church in Francis Creek. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate and interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. The American Legion will officiate at the grave. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1943 P. 10
D. MEYER From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1895: Death on Fri. last week at his home in Town Kossuth, of Mr. D. Meyer, an old and well-known resident of our county as a result of inflammation of the lower abdomen. He was born in Baden in 1826 and came to America in 1846, settling in Town Kossuth. He leaves a widow and 2 children. The burial took place Sun. afternoon, attended by many neighbors and friends, at the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek.
ESTHER S. MEYER Mrs. Esther S. Meyer, 64, of 1020A New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril Van Heeswyk will officiate and burial will be in St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mrs. Meyer, nee Esther Heiser, was born Oct. 29, 1908, at Mishicot, daughter of the late George Heiser and Mrs. Leona Stelzer Heiser Flentje. She attended Mishicot grade and high school and was married to Leonard W. Meyer April 17, 1928 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The couple owned and operated a tavern in Taus from 1955 to 1959. Mr. Meyer preceded her in death in 1958. She then managed the housewares department at Schuette Bros. Dept. Store, Manitowoc, retiring in August of 1970. Mrs. Meyer was a member of Sacred Heart Parish. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Leona Flentje, of 1813 13th St., Two Rivers; two sons and three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Irma) Biel, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Leona Meyer, of Manitowoc; and 21 grandchildren. Her father, a brother and two grandsons preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 7, 1972
KATHARINA MILLER From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1901: Death Wed. last week in Neshoto of 94-yr. old Mrs. Katharine Miller. She died in her rocking chair. The funeral was held Sat.
FRED MOHR Fred J. Mohr, 56, of 1813 Waldo boulevard, Manitowoc, died of a heart attack early Friday at Holy Family hospital. Mr. Mohr was born in 1894 at Boyd, Wis., and came to Francis Creek as a young man where he was employed as a railroad station agent and telegraph operator. He married the former Miss Florence Strouf in 1920 and lived at Francis Creek until two years ago. Since that time he has lived in Manitowoc. He was a member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and the Holy Name society of Holy Innocents Catholic church, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Anne church, Francis Creek, Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He is survived by his wife; two daughters (private); a son (private; a brother, Matthew of Eau Claire, Wis.; two half brothers, Roman Seidl of Stanley, Wis., and Joe Seidl of Yonkers, N.Y.; two half sisters, Sister Mariette of Chippewa Falls, Wis., and Mrs. Frank Rauh of Kalamazoo, Mich., and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, until the time of services. The rosary will be recited Monday night. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, December 22, 1950 P. 2
JOSEPH MUENCH Joseph W. Muench, 79, of Francis Creek, a former village businessman, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Muench was born Apr. 24, 1894, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Frank and Barbara Hynek Muench. He attended St. Joseph Parochial School, Kellnersville. He married Margaret Hessel May 8, 1917, at St. Anne Catholic Church. The couple operated a general merchandise store, feed mill and tavern at Francis Creek for many years. Mr. Muench also owned and operated Muench Lumber Co., Francis Creek, for 25 years. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 706, of Manitowoc, Holy Name Society of St. Anne Catholic Church and Francis Creek Sportsman Club. He also was a 50-year member of the Catholic Knights Branch 86 of Francis Creek. Survivors include his wife, a son and three daughters; a sister, Mrs. Frank Oswald, of Kellnersville; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A brother, Frank, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon and Saturday until the time of service. A prayer service will be held at 8 o'clock this Friday evening by Father Haen, Catholic Knights and the Holy Name Society. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 24, 1973
LORETTA NEUSER ACCIDENT OF OVER YEAR AGO PROVES FATAL Loretta Neuser, 17, Injured In Motor Car Accident In July, 1927, Dies Last Night Suffering a stroke on Wednesday morning when she was found by her mother, at the family home, at Francis Creek, in a serious condition, Loretta Helen Neuser, aged 17 years, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident near Francis Creek, July 22, 1927, which claimed the life of one girl, passed away Friday night. Her death was a sad shock to the Neuser family, but the young lady had apparently ???? ? ???? a ???? operation which ???? her life after the accident and was on the road to recovery. Miss Neuser had but ?????? visited at Chicago, with her ????? ????, and expected to shortly persue her studies in the Rockland ???? school. In the accident that (next sentence illegible) Miss Neuser sustained injuries to her head and her life was ??????. But ???an operation ???? relieved and gradually improved. Two Seriously Hurt In the accident which happend on the highway near Francis Creek, within a half mile of Miss Neuser's home, the car in which a party of young people (illegible) into the ditch. Miss Neuser and Miss Pfeffer were the two ???? seriously injured. Miss Pfeffer died three days after the crash. When Mrs. Neuser went to call her daughter Wednesday morning she found her suffering from a stroke. Physicians were called but her condition was worse and ????? last night. Besides the mother, Mrs. Anna Neuser, Francis Creek, four sisters, Mrs. Arthur Cotes? and Mrs. Herbert Eichaher of Chicago, Mrs. Edward Da?lz of Oak Park, and Marie at home, and three brothers, Theodore, Chicago, and William and Frank at home, survive. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 9:30 from the home and at ten o'clock from the St. Ann's church at Francis Creek, with solemn high mass in charge of Father Schill?? ??????, and Rosary (last part of sentence not there.) Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 29, 1928 P. 2
THERESA NEUSER Mrs. Charles J. Neuser, 86, formerly of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church. The Rev. John Haen will be celebrant at a solemn requiem high Mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Theresa Siebert was born Jan. 25, 1878, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Carl and Frances Schmatz Seibert. She attended St. Ann Catholic School at Francis Creek and was married to Charles J. Neuser Oct. 18, 1897. Mr. Neuser died in 1930 and Mrs. Neuser operated the farm with the family until 1948. She then retired but continued to live with a son, Herman, on the homestead farm. She had been at Manitowoc County Hospital the past year. Mrs. Neuser was a member of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of the church. Surviving are nine sons, Reinhard and Bernard of Milwaukee, Oscar of Brillion, Charles of Mishicot, Edmund and Herman of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Walter of Manitowoc, Robert of Green Bay and Alfred of Appleton; four daughters, Eleanor of Newark, N.J., Mrs. Elmer Braun of Green Bay, Mrs. Jacob Dorner of Two Rivers and Mrs. Wallace Fictum of Kenosha; 52 grand- children and 89 great grandchildren. A daughter Mrs. Andrew Yost, died in 1962 and she was also preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society, Catholic Knights and Knights of Columbus. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 4, 1964 P. 3
MATEJ NOVAK From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1901: Death at age 74 of Francis Creek resident Mathias Novak of old age debility. The burial was held Tues. morning. Tues.
SHIRLEY ANN NOVAK Shirley Ann, five-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (private) Novak of Kossuth, died Sunday morning at the home. She was an only child. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the home of the grandfather, Arthur Kortens of Kossuth and at 9:30 o'clock from the St. Ann church, at Francis Creek. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 30, 1940 P. 2
KATHARINE PANKRATZ DEATH CLAIMS AGED RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY Death claimed Miss Kathryn Pankratz, an aged resident of the county, at the home of her nephew, Charles Hessel, at Francis Creek and the funeral will be held the Catholic church there Saturday morning. Miss Pankratz was 86 years of age and had been a resident of the county for many years. She was born in Germany April 9, 1829. (illegible)..the late Mrs. Kellner, and is survived by a brother, Michael Pankratz, of Cato and a sister, Mrs. Blimel of Kossuth. Her death was due to infirmities of old age. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 17, 1915, Page 8 ******** Mrs. Ernst Seeger, Mrs. Chas. Seeger, Mrs. Chas. Hoyer and Miss Ella Pankratz were at Francis Creek to attend the funeral of Miss Katherine Pankratz this morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 18, 1915, Page 3 ******** (No. 25. 1st publication April 28, 1916.) NOTICE Of Final Account and to Determine Inheritance Tax- Prescribed by Tax commission. COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN-IN PROBATE. In the matter of the estate of Katherine Pankratz, deceased. Notice is hereby given, That at a special term of the county court to be held in and for said county at the court house in the city of Manitowoc in said county on the fifth Tuesday (being the 30th day) of May, A.D., 1916, at the opening of court on that day the following matter will be heard and considered: The application of Charles Hessel, executor of the will of Katherine Pankratz, deceased, late of Kossuth in said county, for the examination and allowance of his final account, and for the assignment of the residue of the estate of said deceased to such persons as are by law entitled there to; and for the determination and ajudication of the inheritance tax if any, payable in said estate. Dated April 26, A.D., 1916. By the Court John Chloupek, County Judge. Emil Baensch, attorney. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 28, 1916 P.5 ******** WILL ASK COURT TO AUTHORIZE A CONTEST ON WILL Petition to be Made in Cirucit Court for Contest on Will of Late Catherine Pankratz. Now Probated Attorneys have been retained and petition will be filed in circuit court by relatives asking permission to institute a contest on the will of the late Mrs. Catherine Pankratz, whose estate has practically been settled in probate court by probating of the will and administration. The petition, it is said, will be filed by Mrs. Barbar (sic) Kellner, a sister of the decedent and other heirs may join in the case. Mrs. Pankratz died two years ago, leaving an estate valued at $11,000. Mrs. Kellner received $100 and small bequests were made to other relatives, the bulk of the estate going to the children of Charles Hessel and M. Pankratz, the former a friend and the latter a brother of the decedent. Mr. Pankratz had made her home with the Hessel family previous to death. Hessel and Pankratz were named executors of the will but two weeks after will was filed, Mr. Pankratz died, and Mr. Hessel acted as administrator. No contest was raised on the will when it was presented for probate and the estate is now settled, the administrator having filed his final accounting. Because of this fact it will be necessary for the petitioners attacking the will to secure permission from circuit court in which court the matter will be taken up. Mrs. Pankratz was an eccentric woman and at one time was adjudged insame by Judge Chloupek in probate court. Later, upon a rehearing, Judge Paul Krez of Sheboygan held that she was sane and dismissed the petition. Representatives of the firm of Martin & Martin at Green Bay who have been retained in the contest are here to institute proceedings. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 1, 1916 P.6
MARIA PANKRATZ From Der Nord Westen, 26 Sept. 1889: Death of 81 yr. old Mrs. Marie Pankratz, mother of Mr. George Pankratz here yesterday morning in Town Kossuth. Several weeks ago Mrs. Pankratz suffered a stroke and was paralyzed on the right side robbing her of her speech. Dr. Simon did whatever was possible. Death arrived yesterday. The deceased came to America with her husband in 1855 and the pair settled in Kossuth. Her husband died about 20 yrs. ago. Mrs. Pankratz was proud of her years and good health, such that when she visited her son three weeks ago she walked the five miles back on foot. Of her 9 children, 7 (4 sons and 3 daughters) are still living. The funeral will take place Fri. in Kossuth.
WOLFGANG PANKRATZ From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902: Death in Town Kossuth on Mon. of Wolfgang Pankratz, one of the eldest residents of that town. Mr. Pankratz was born 1835 in Friedrichsthal, Austria, and came to America in 1852. Immediately upon his arrival in this country he settled in Kossuth where he has remained ever since. He is survived by a widow and 5 children. His funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church in Francis Creek.
BOLDY PECH Funeral services for Boleslav (Boldy) Pech, 53, of Francis Creek, who died Friday, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate and burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Francis Creek. He was born in Kossuth in 1893 and in 1916 married Miss Della Peroutka. The couple operated a cheese factory in Mishicot for three years and 30 years ago moved to Francis Creek, where Mr. Pech became a cheese grader for the Pauly Cheese Company. Mr. Pech was active in musical circles and played in several bands and orchestras in the county. Survivors are his wife; son Quentin of Manitowoc; three brothers, Joseph and Robert of Kossuth, Albin of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Kellnersville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 8, 1951 P. 6
DELLA PECH Mrs. Della Pech, 79, of Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of Francis Creek, died Wednesday evening at the Health Care Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. James P. Massart will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Pech, nee Della Peroutka was born Nov. 2, 1896, at Francis Creek, daughter of the late Wencel and Barbara Cherney Peroutka. She was married to Boldy Pech June 14, 1916, at St. Anne Church. Following their marriage they resided at Mishicot for three years and then moved to Francis Creek. She was a member of Christian Mothers and Altar Society of St. Anne Church. Mr. Pech preceded her in death Dec. 7, 1951. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Quentin and Catherine Pech, of Manitowoc; three brothers, Frank, Louis and John Peroutka, of Francis Creek; two grandsons (private) of Manitowoc and a great granddaughter. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. A prayer service will be at 8:15 p.m. Friday by Father Massart and Christian Mothers and Altar Society, Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, May 20, 1976 P.3 ********* (2 Nov. 1896/May 1976/SSDI)
JOSEPH PEROUTKA Joseph Peroutka, 67, retired town of Kossuth farmer, died Wednesday at his home after an illness of one year. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Husar Funeral home at Kellnersville and at 10 o'clock at St. Ann's Catholic church at Francis Creek. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited tonight at 8 o'clock at the funeral home. The casket will not be opened either at the funeral home or church. Mr. Peroutka was a lifelong resident of Kossuth. He was born April 1, 1876 and in 1902 married Miss Anna Sladky. They operated their farm in Kossuth until two years ago when they retired and operation was taken over by their son, Edwin. Survivors are the widow, one son, Edwin on the homestead, one daughter, Mrs. Emil Popelar of Kellnersville; one brother, Wencil, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Stransky, both of Francis Creek, and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 8, 1943 P.2
ROZARIJE PONNOCNA From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1909: (From the correspondent in Francis Creek –15 Mar.) 80-year old Mrs. Ponowsky died Thursday of old age debility. The funeral was 11 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic cemetery.
LILLIAN RADEY Mrs. Lillian Radey, 86 of 4221 North Highway 141, died Monday evening, November 17, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot and 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francic Creek. The Rev. James Massart will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Radey, nee Lillian Tuma, was born Nov. 3, 1894, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Wencel and Anna Jindra Tuma. She was married to Frank Radey in 1914 at Greenstreet, Manitowoc County. He preceeded her in death June of 1962. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William (Lucille) Chaloupka of Route 1 Mishicot, a brother, Louis Tuma of Kalispell, Mont., a sister, Mrs. Vernon (Violet) Mirkes of Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. A daughter, Eva, preceded her in death in 1968. Four brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday, where a parish memorial service will be at 8:15 p.m. The Manitowoc Herald Times Nov. 18, 1980
FRANK RADEY From a researcher, see contributors page b. July 29, 1886/d. June 17, 1962 From the Manitowoc Herald Times June 18, 1962 Frank Radey, 75, of Rt. 4 Manitowoc, Sunday afternoon died of a stroke at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek, the Rev. John M. Haen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Radey was born July 29, 1886, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Peter and Anna Herlik Radey. Sept. 29, 1914, he married Lillian Tuma at Greenstreet and the couple resided on the present farm on Route 4. Mr. Radey was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Ann Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 710 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. William Chaloupka Jr. of Mishicot and Mrs. George Arnold of Santa Cruz, California, Mrs. Anna Ginzl of Manitowoc and Mrs. Richard Stangel of Kewaunee, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by parish, Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus members.
PETER RANK (d. 1910) Manitowoc co. death index v.10 p.105 PETER RANK Died- July 4, 1910 @ 10 p.m. in Manitowoc County, Town of Kossuth. Male- white. D.O.B.- February 2, 1834, Bohemia Age at death- 79 years, 5 months, 2 days Married Father: Jacob born in Bohemia Mother: Maggie born in Bohemia Occupation: Farmer Cause: Carcinoma of Stomach Buried: St. Anna's Cem. Undertaker: Jos. Wachal - Kellnersville
PETER RANK (d. 1915) PETER RANK JR., DEAD AT FRANCIS CREEK, WIS Funeral One Of Largest Ever Held At That Place Death claimed Peter Rank, Jr., of Francis Creek Tuesday, his death coming as a shock to his many friends in that vicinity where he was well known and respected. Decedent leaves to mourn his demise two brothers and three sisters being Louis, Francis Creek; Joseph, Regent, N.D.; Mrs. Joseph Uhlir, this city; Mrs. Anna Katzenmeyer, Silverton, Ore.; Mrs. Theresa Uhlir of Milwaukee. An aged mother, widow and six children also survive him. The funeral was held at Francis Creek Thursday, the funeral cortege being one of the largest in that place. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 09, 1915 ********* Louis Rank was at Francis Creek yesterday where he attended the funeral of his nephew, Peter Rank. The deceased was but 42 years of age but leaves a wife and six children to mourn his early demise. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 09, 1915, Page 3
VANNA RANK Death Record Manitowoc County Courthouse v.22 p.592 Name: MRS. ANNA RANK D.O.D. OCTOBER 13, 1926 Place: MANITOWOC COUNTY WISCONSIN Sex: FEMALE Color: WHITE Residence: 2417 LIBERTY PLACE (Francis Creek ?) D.O.B. MARCH 21, 1839 - GERMANY Age: 87 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AND 22 DAYS Status: WIDOWED Father: STEPHAN SEIDL - BORN IN GERMANY Mother: UNKNOWN Occupation: RETIRED Cause: GENERAL DIBILITY Prounced by: A.F. STUECK, M.D. Burial: FRANCIS CREEK, OCTOBER 16, 1926 Undertaker: J.L. WATTAWA Informant: LOUIS RANK Anna Seidl Rank died in 1926...her son Louis Rank was executor of her will. Anna died in the city of Manitowoc at 2417 Liberty Place the home of her daughter Barbara. Anna's estate was valued at $1650.00, Louis who had received several gifts of money from his mother over the years wanted to make sure his siblings wouldn't criticize him or think him a cheat repaid the estate $1100.00 making the total estate $2750.00. The usual papers were filed and announcements duly placed in the newspapers so that all heirs and creditors could come forth. The following heirs were listed in the will as heirs, mind you the will was written in 1923. Lydia Rank Manitowoc Arthur Rank Manitowoc Mayme Rank Manitowoc John Rank Manitowoc Anna Hessel Manitowoc Frank Rank Manitowoc Mayme Westphal Algoma, Wi Alma Koch Colorado Springs, Co. Joseph Grimm Manitowoc Joseph Rank Manitowoc Anna Smith Mt Angelus, Oregon Theresa Uhler Milwaukee Barbara Uhler Manitowoc Louis P. Rank Rt 6, Manitowoc Walter M. Joyce, Esq. Guardian ad litem for Paul Rank, Edwin Rank and Emma Rank, of Manitowoc. Later, after all of the proper papers were filed and the notices given a final presentation for disbursement was made, this time the list was as follows: Joseph Rank Son Address unknown in Minnesota Annie Schmidt Daughter Mt. Angelus, Oregon Theresa Uhler Daughter Manitowoc, Wisconsin Barbara Uhler Daughter 2417 Liberty Place, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Louis P. Rank Son Route #6, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Arthur Rank Grandson Son of John Rank, deceased Mayme Rank Granddaughter Daug " " " John Rank Grandson Son " " " Lydia Rank Granddaughter Daug " " " Irene Rank Grandaughter Daug " " " Allen Rank Grandson Son " " " Frank Rank Grandson Son of Peter Rank, deceased Anna Hessel Granddaughter Daug " " " Paul Rank Grandson Son " " " Edwin Rank Grandson Son " " " Emma Rank Granddaughter Daug " " " Mayme Westphal Granddaughter Daug of Mary Grimm, deceased Alma Koch Granddaughter Daug " " " Joseph Grimm Grandson Son " " "
EDWARD REIF DEATH’S SAD PATHOS Husband Visits Old Home to Bury Wife and Is Himself Called LITTLE ONE IS LEFT AN ORPHAN Edward Reif, Francis Creek Boy Who Resides at Coleman, Met his Death Friday—Circumstances Sadly dreaming over the poignant grief of life while speeding homeward to a hearthstone that had been robbed of its most precious setting; with the dull rattle of the whirling wheels sounding unheeded upon his ears; the wearied brain made insensate by the very intensity of its sorrow was granted the oblivion of death which came almost as a relief to the tried soul and ushered it into the unknown beyond there to meet in reunion the affinity whose further companionship had been denied to things earthly. Such was the pathetic close of the life of Edward Reif, a well known Francis Creek young man, announcement of whose death was received by relatives and friends here today. Seldom has death been attended by sadder circumstances than surround that of Edward Reif. Called upon less than a week ago to drink of the bitter dregs of sorrow in the death of his young wife, whose remains he had accompanied here Tuesday for burial, he was himself summoned by the destroyer while enroute on his return to the home at Coleman, Wis., and the remains are now to be interred beside those of his loved and lost one in the cemetery at Branch. The telegram conveying the sad news was received at Francis Creek this morning and was a terrible shock to relatives and friends. Reif, who had remained for a visit with friends in Kossuth after the sad mission attending the occasion on his return, left Friday for Coleman gave few particulars as to the manner of the death of Reif stating simply that he had been killed; presumably by falling from the moving train or by being run down. Immediately upon the receipt of the news of his death, relatives completed arrangements for bringing the body to Manitowoc county for burial and it is expected to arrive at Branch at 5 o’clock this evening. Edward Reif was the son of Mathias Reif and was born and raised at Francis Creek where he continued to reside until a short time ago. He was well known in this city and during the years that he made Manitowoc county his home had been engaged in varied work, perhaps being best known as a well driller. Three years ago he was married and took up his home at Green Bay, later removing to Coleman. He was 28 years of age and among his friends was held as a young man of highest character, industrious and a genial companion. His untimely death will be greatly deplored and will cause widespread and sincere regret. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 11, 1902, Page 1 ********** RAILROAD CROSSING VICTIM Edward Reif, Killed at Coleman, Run Down By Passenger Train Edward Reif, the former Francis Creek young man killed at Coleman Saturday, was the victim of a railway crossing accident and died within a very few minutes. He had attempted to cross the tracks in advance of an approaching passenger train and the buggy was completely demolished, the occupant receiving injuries that proved fatal. The horse escaped. The remains of Reif reached Branch Saturday evening and the funeral will be held Tuesday. At Coleman, where he made his home, Reif was a member of the firm of Lembke & Reif, hardware dealers. Besides his parents at Francis Creek and infant daughter, two brothers at Coleman survive him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 13, 1902, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1902: Edward Reif, a former resident in Francis Creek but more recently living in Coleman, Wisconsin, who had buried his wife two weeks ago met his own death on Sat. He had tried to cross the tracks ahead of an oncoming train but there was insufficient time. His buggy was shattered by the locomotive and he was so severely injured that he soon died. His body was taken to Francis Creek and buried there Tues.
JOHN REINDL John E. Reindl, 88, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Reindl was born Sept. 27, 1885, at Kellnersville, son of the late Joseph and Mary Mazanec Reindl. He married Julia Preston June 12, 1912, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple farmed at Antigo for more than 20 years and then farmed near Whitelaw. The past 30 years they have resided in the Town of Mishicot, Rt. 2, Two Rivers. Mr. and Mrs. Reindl observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1972. Survivors include his wife, a son, Norman, of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Roland (Lucille) Ranz, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Clement (Marian) Doolan, of Francis Creek; a brother, Anton, of Manitowoc; 26 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A son, Irwin, five brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon and Tuesday until the time of service. A prayer service will be held at 8 o'clock this Monday evening by Father Haen. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 15, 1973
LOUIS REMIKER Louis W. Remiker Sr., 78, of Francis Creek, died Thursday evening at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 of Manitowoc. Mr. Remiker was born Feb. 2, 1896, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Frank and Theresa Vogel Remiker. He married Susan Fogeltanz April 20, 1921, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. They farmed in the town of Franklin eight years, then operated a farm in the Town of Kossuth, retiring in 1964, when they moved to their present home at Francis Creek. He was a veteran of World War I, serving with Battery C. 35th Field Artillery. He was a member of World War I Barracks No. 2565. He was also a member of Holy Name Socity of St. Anne Church and served for 20 years as a school board member of the former Meadow Brook School. Mr and Mrs. Remiker observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1971. Survivors include his wife, a son; two daughters of Manitowoc; a step-sister of Hales Corners and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Arthur, who was killed in action during World War II. An infant son, two brothers, and two sisters also preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. A prayer service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday by Father Haen and St. Anne Holy Name Society. Herald Times Reporter, 17 January 1975
LENA REZBA Mrs. Albert (Lena) Rezba, 83, of Francis Creek, died Sunday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Rezba, nee Lena Koch, was born Aug. 25, 1890, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Henry and Helen Bolle Koch. She was married to Albert Rezba Nov. 21, 1911, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. She was a member of St. Anne Christian Mothers and Altar Society. Her husband preceded her in death Mar. 21, 1969. Survivors include a son, Robert, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Viola) Rozum, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Henry (Lucille) Van Gaston, of Champaign, Ill., and Mrs. Melvin Zigmunt, of Francis Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Reinhart (Viola) Zipperer, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Earl (Elsie) Levenhagen, of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. A brother, a sister and a grandson, Mark Zigmunt, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday by Father Haen and the Christian Mothers and Altar Society. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 29, 1973
ROSELIE REZEK Mrs. John Rezek, 78, former Manitowoc resident on Rt. 2, Two Rivers, in the Town of Kossuth, died late Thursday afternoon at the Fair Hills Rest Home, Rosencrans. She had been a patient there since May 26 and had been in ill health since suffering a stroke in 1951. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Rose Cigler was born Jan. 1, 1875, in the Town of Cooperstown and in 1896 was married to John Rezek. The couple operated the Rezek homestead farm until Rezek's death in 1945. The farm is now run by a son, Gardy Rezek. Survivors include three sons, Gardy of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Otto of West Allis and Clarence of Richland Center; a daughter, Miss Celia Rezek of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Emma Hoffman of Wayside; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, Joseph, died in 1952. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 16, 1953 P. 19
MARZELLUS SCHOLTEN From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1891: Death of 81 yr. old Marcellus Scholten on Wed. last week in Town Manitowoc Rapids. He was born in 1810 and has been in Manitowoc County for 45 yrs. The burial took place Sat.
WILLIE F. SCHOLTEN From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1895: Death on Sat. of the 1-week old son of Town Kossuth resident Wilhelm Scholten. The tiny casket was buried Mon. in the Francis Creek Cemetery.
FATHER RAYMOND SCHRIMPF SDS Born September 19, 1922 - Died January 4, 1998 Father Raymond Schrimpf (birth name: Richard John) was born in 1922 in Francis Creek, Wisconsin, a small village north of Manitowoc. He attended Rockwood Public High School and then Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz. He entered the US Army’s Air Force division in 1942, and served during World War II and after, until 1947. He then attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and received a degree in electrical engineering. Still sensing a call to the priesthood and religious life, he returned to St. Nazianz, and entered the Novitiate in 1950. He made his profession of vows on September 8, 1951. He completed his studies for the priesthood at Catholic University in Washington, DC, and was ordained in the chapel of Trinity College in that city on December 8, 1956. Fr. Raymond taught math and physics in St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster, New York; and in Jordan High School in Milwaukee. After a few years of teaching once again in Lancaster, he became the province’s Director of Finance in 1979. At the end of his term, he was named the Director of the Deferred Giving Program at Salvatorian Center in New Holstein. He ministered on the weekends in the Chilton area Salvatorian parishes and in School Hill, and in 1985, he became pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Hohenwald, Tennessee. He returned to Francis Creek, Wisconsin, in 1987, and helped in the neighboring parishes when he could, but failing health began to take its toll. He died in St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc on January 4, 1998, where he had lived for just a few weeks prior to his death. He was buried alongside family members in the cemetery of St. Anne’s Parish in Francis Creek. His brother, Fr. Reginald Schrimpf, was also a Salvatorian priest of the USA Province. In addition to his pastoral ministries, Fr. Raymond’s earlier skills were always put to good use wherever he served. He enjoyed upgrading the electrical wiring and doing carpentry work in the places he lived, and in his later life, the Society’s cottage in northern Wisconsin also benefited from his abilities.
FATHER REGINALD SCHRIMPF Born November 20, 1923 - Died January 17, 2003 Father Reginald Schrimpf (birth name: Sydney Charles) was born in 1923 in Francis Creek, Wisconsin. He attended Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz for high school and the first two years of college. He entered the Novitiate there in 1943, and he made his profession of vows on September 8, 1944. He continued his studies for the priesthood at Divine Savior Seminary in Lanham, Maryland, and Catholic University in Washington, DC, where he was ordained in the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on June 6, 1950. Fr. Reginald taught in the seminary in St. Nazianz; and then in the seminary in Lanham, while also serving as procurator for the province. In 1956, he returned to St. Nazianz as teacher, spiritual director, and athletics coach, and continued to serve the province as procurator. During summer months, he directed the seminary’s boys’ camp. Beginning in 1962, he ministered as Superior of the community in Blackwood, New Jersey, and taught in Mother of the Savior Seminary there. From 1965 to 1967, he lived at Salvatorian Center in New Holstein, Wisconsin, serving as the province’s treasurer. In 1967, while living in Sioux City, Iowa, he oversaw the sale of the former Trinity Prep Seminary. He was then pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in School Hill, Wisconsin, until his retirement in 1993, to St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc, where he remained until his death on January 17, 2003. Fr. Reginald is remembered as an intelligent man who was also an excellent handy-man, and he could fix and maintain almost anything electrical, do carpentry, and maintain huge boilers. He loved to golf and he excelled at it. He was a leader who led with a quiet strength. His brother, Fr. Raymond Schrimpf, was also a Salvatorian priest of the USA Province. Fr. Reginald was buried alongside family members in the cemetery of St. Anne’s Parish in Francis Creek, Wisconsin.
FRANCES SCHULTZ PIONEER OF FRANCIS CREEK DIES TODAY Death came to Mrs. Wencel Schultz, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county at the home of her son Emil at Francis Creek today, her demise being due to heart trouble with which she had been afflicted the past two years. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:00 o'clock from the home and at 9:30 from the church at Francis Creek, the Rev. J.A. Rauch officiating. Mrs. Schultz who previous to her marriage was Frances Shimon was a native of Bohemia and was born June 24, 1854. She came to America at the ageg (sic) of 13 and settled her (sic). Her husband preceded her in death five years ago and she is survived by nine children Joseph and Emil of Francis Creek, Adolph and John of Menchalville, James of Rockwood, Mrs. John Kalista of Grimms, Mrs. Frank Bergel of Francis Creek, Mrs. Frank Slager of Kellnersville, and Mrs. Albert Bolzenthal of Rockwood. Two brothers, Albert Shimon of Denver, Colorado and Emman Shimon of this city, twenty-three grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 29, 1931 P.5
CHARLES SEIBERT DEATH CLAIMS FRANCIS CREEK MAN AT AGE 59 Death due to pneumonia claimed Charles Seibert at Francis Creek Sunday December 31. The deceased was born fifty-nine years ago and has made his home at Francis Creek all his life. He was married in 1893. Besides his wife who survives him there are six daughters; Mrs. Rose Groll, Mrs. Helen Schulte, Mrs. Elsie Koepple, Laura Clara and Marie Seibert, and three sons, Herman, John and Erwin. Two brothers and four sisters also survive him. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock from St. Ann's church and the burial will be held at Francis Creek. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, January 2, 1923 P. 6
FRANCISKA SEIBERT Death Claims Pioneer Mrs. Frances Seibert, nee Schmatz, a resident of Manitowoc county for more than seventy years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Neuiser, Route 1, early today, aged 79 years. Death was due to old age. Funeral services will be held Monday morning 8:30 from the Neuiser home, to St. Ann's church at Francis Creek, at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Seibert was born in Germany 79 years ago and came to Manitowoc as a girl of nine years, having since made her home here. She was married here at the age of 24, her husband preceding her in death 29 years ago. Mrs. Seibert is survived by seven children, Mrs. Anton Kochan, Mrs. Wenzel Zipperer, Mrs. Henry Neuiser, Mrs. Charles Neuiser and Charles Seibert, Manitowoc county and John and Martin Seiber, of Milwaukee. Sixty-six grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren also survive. A sister Mrs. Anna Sengbeil, this city, also survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, June 24, 1922 P. 10
FRANK SEIDL From Der Nord Westen, 24 Aug. 1893: Death of Frank Seidl early Fri. morning in Town Kossuth of tuberculosis. The deceased reached the age of 58 yrs. and several months and is survived by his widow and 11 children of whom the youngest is 12 yrs. of age. The well- attended funeral was Sun. morning in the Catholic Cemetery of Francis Creek.
FRANK SEIDL (d. 1960) Frank Seidl, 85, lifelong Manitowoc county resident, died Thursday morning at home, 1017A S. 11th St., Manitowoc. He had been ill two weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in St. Ann Church Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mr. Seidl was born in the Town of Kossuth April 28, 1874, son of the late Frank and Mary Sweikar Seidl. He owned and operated the homestead farm until retiring in 1941. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1953. Mr. Seidl married Barbara Leiterman at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek, June 14, 1904. She survives along with five daughters, Mrs. Charles Kliment of Milwaukee, Mrs. Frank Denk and Mrs. Steve Dvorachek of Reedsville and Miss Evangeline Seidl, Mrs. Melvin Krejacarek and Mrs. Daniel Matczynski of Manitowoc; a son, Clarence on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Louis Vraney of Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A daughter, Elsie, died in 1930. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Daughters of Isabella and the Junior Circle of the Daughters of Isabella. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 17, 1960 P. 14
HEINRICH SEIDL From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1896: Death in Town Kossuth on Thurs. last week, of a 20 yr. old son of Michael Seidl, of diphtheria. The burial took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery.
MARY SEIDL (No.3. 1st publication Jan. 20, 1916.) Notice to Prove Will and Notice to Creditors STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBATE. In Re. Estate of Mary F. Seidl, deceased. Notice is hereby given, That at the special term of said court to be held on the 3rd Tuesday (being the 15th day) of February, A.D., 1916, at the court house in the city of Manitowoc, county Manitowoc, and state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application of Ludwig F. Seidl to admit to probate the last will and testament of Mary F. Seidl, late of the town Kossuth, in said county, deceased, and for the appointment of an executor. Notice is hereby further given, That at the special term of said court to be held at said court house, on the 4th Tuesday, (being the 23rd) of May, A.D., 1916, there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Mary R. Seidl, deceased. And notice is hereby further given, That all such claims for examination and allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county and state, on or before the 23rd day of May, A.D., 1916, or be barred. Dated January 19, 1916. By the Court, JOHN CHLOUPEK, County Judge. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 20, 1916 P.4 ********* Mrs. F. Seidl, Sr., passed away Thursday evening. She was 76 years of age and had been blind for the last few years. She leaves six daughters and three sons to mourn her death. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 21, 1916 P.5 Kossuth news section ********* (Thursday was Jan. 20/If they intended to mean a week ago Thursday, it would be Jan. 13, the date of Mary Seidl in #38/I believe this is where the two articles belong)
MICHAEL SEIDL From Der Nord Westen, Dec. 17, 1891: Death on Tues. of another of our county's old settlers, Michael Seidl. He was born 29 Sept. 1808 in Neumark on the Bohemian border. He came to America with his family in 1853 and settled in Town Kossuth where he has lived ever since. He has enjoyed good health all his life until about 3 mos. ago when he began to decline, eventually dying of the weakness of old age. Mourning at his graveside will be 5 children, 3 daughters - Katharina, Anna Scholten and Mrs. Margaretha Seidel - and 2 sons, Michael and Frank. Burial will take place early tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. on the old Seidel farm in Town Kossuth. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPH H. SHUPITA Funeral services for Joseph H. Shupita, 86, of Francis Creek, who died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Shupita was born Feb. 20, 1879, in the town of Gibson, son of the late Jacob and Catherine Lestina Shupita. He married Emma Sladky Sept. 28, 1910 at St. Ann Church and the couple resided on the Shupita homestead farm. In 1914, he established a blacksmith shop at Francis Creek and followed the trade 64 years, retiring a year ago. Mr. Shupita had spent two winters with his son-in-law and daughter and had resided with them since August. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, a son, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o'clock this Wednesday evening the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 17, 1965 (edited for living persons)
CLARA M. SKARVAN Mrs. Fred Skarvan, 82, a former Francis Creek resident, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. For the past two and one-half months she resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Skarvan, of Kellnersville. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in St. Anne Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mrs. Skarvan, nee Clara Stangel, was born May 10, 1889, at Tisch Mills, daughter of the late Paul and Emily Seidl Stangel. She was married to Fred Skarvan June 10, 1913. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth until 1955 when it retired and moved to Francis Creek. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1963. Survivors include her husband, four sons, Milton of Kansas City, Mo., Cyril and Fred of Rockford, Ill., and Paul of Kellnersville; two brothers, Dr. Sylvester Stangel of Manitowoc and Julius Stangel of Kewaunee; a sister, Miss Tillie Stangel of Kewaunee; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A daughter, Evangeline, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where a Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 17, 1971
FRED M. SKARVAN Fred Skarvan, 84, of Kellnersville, a former Francis Creek resident, died Sunday at Liberty, Mo., while visiting his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Skarvan. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mr. Skarvan was born Aug. 12, 1887, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Thomas and Mary Harlek Skarvan. He married Clara Stangel June 10, 1913. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth until retirement in 1955. They came to Francis Creek after their retirement. In March of 1971 they moved to Kellnersville. His wife preceded him in death June 16, 1971. Survivors include four sons, Milton, of Liberty, Mo., Cyril and Fred, of Rockford, Ill., and Paul, of Kellnersville; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Stangel, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Alvina Novy and Mrs. Emmma Lefky, of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and six geat grandchildren. A daughter, Evangeline, a brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, May 15, 1972 P. 3
ANASTASIA SLADKY Mrs. Joseph (Annastasi) Sladky, 77, of Francis Creek, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Sladky, nee Annastasi Musil, was born Aug. 13, 1894, in Czechoslovakia. She was married to Joseph H. Sladky April 12, 1921, at Francis Creek. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth until 1958. Her husband preceded her in death in 1961. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Francis Creek. Survivors include a son, a daughter, and four grandchildren. Two grand- children preceded her in death. (survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time of funeral service Wednesday. Prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 31, 1972
ANNA SLADKY Mrs. Joseph Sladky Sr., 83, (photo), died this morning following a heart attack at the home of her son, Joseph Jr., in the town of Kossuth. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 10 o'clock at the St. Ann Catholic church, Francis Creek, the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Mrs. Sladky, nee Anna Krall, was born in 1862 in Franklin. In 1878 she was married to Joseph Sladky and they located on a farm in the town of Kossuth until 1??9 when they retired and moved to Francis Creek. The home farm is operated by the couples son, Joseph Jr. The Sladkys celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1938. Mr. Sladky died seven years ago. Following her husband's death, Mrs. Sladky made her home with her son. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Dvorsak, Mrs. Joseph Peroutka and Mrs. Joseph Shupita, all of Francis Creek; two sons, Joseph Jr., on the home farm and Edward of Kossuth; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The grandsons will be pallbearers at the funeral. Friends may call at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon until the time of services Tuesday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 25, 1946 P.2 ******** In the names of the survivors of Mrs. Joseph Sladky, Sr. 83, of Kossuth, who died yesterday, the name of a sister was omitted. She is Mrs. Jacob Konop of Francis Creek. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 26, 1946 P.4
MICHAEL STAUDT From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1885: On Sat. morning Mr. Michael Staudt died suddenly in Kossuth. He was fine on Fri. and we saw him during the day. A heart attack brought his life to an end. Mr. Staudt was born 18 Oct. 1818 in Helfant, Kreis Saarburg, Rheinpreussen. He came to America in 1854 and settled in Manitowoc Co. He leaves 10 children – 5 sons and 5 daughters, as well as his widow. The youngest child is 12 years old. The burial took place Mon. in Francis Creek. (Note: This is the only cemetery in Kossuth twp. with the Staudt surname so I put the entry here.)
AGDELENA STEIN From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1896: Death in Town Manitowoc on Fri. of Mrs. Lena Stein, mother of Mrs. Catharine Staudt, and grandmother of Messrs. John and Math. Staudt of Manitowoc. Mrs. Stein was born 11 Sept. 1806 in Helfant, Bez. Trier. In addition to the above named daughter, she is survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The burial took place Sun. afternoon at the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek.
MARY WADZINSKI Mrs. Mary Wadzinske, 86, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Cahtolic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wadzinske, nee Mary Kleman, was born Sept. 27, 1885, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Peter and Sophia Lindaw Kleman. She was married to Wencel Wadzinske Sept. 16, 1913, at St. Anne Catholic Church. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth, where she resided at the present time. Her husband preceded her in death in 1937. She was a member of the Christian Mothers, and Altar Society of St. Anne Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Glenn, of Francis Creek, Ervin, of Green Bay and James, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a brother, Peter Kleman, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A sister and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday evening until the time of service Thursday. Prayer service will be at 8 o'clock by Father Haen and the Christian Mothers and Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 5, 1972
LAWRENCE WALLAU Lorenze Wallau(sic), a Francis Creek man, died at the hospital in this city and the body will be taken to his former home for burial tomorrow. Mr. Wallau was a bachelor. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 19, 1915, Page 1 ********* Miss Mary Wallou, who was at Francis Creek to attend the burial of her uncle, returned to her home at Milwaukee today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 22, 1915, Page 3
QUIRIN WALLAU Quirin Wallau, 89, of 2303 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John M. Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wallau was born Dec. 11, 1881, at Francis Creek, son of the late Quirin and Barbara Fierst Wallau. He married Emma Wanek in 1906 and she preceded him in death in 1932. He then married Anastasia Schlies in 1942 at Francis Creek. She preceded him in death in 1956. Mr. Wallau owned and operated a farm at Francis Creek until his retirement in 1958 when he moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, Leonard, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Alice) Ahrens, of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 20, 1971
MARK R. ZIGMUNT Mark Zigmunt, 18, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc (Francis Creek), died Saturday morning as the result of an auto accident south of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mark was born Dec. 9, 1953, at Francis Creek, son of Melvin and Florence Rezba Zigmunt. He attended St. Anne Catholic School and was graduated from Mishicot High School in 1972. He had been employed at the Kohler Co., Kohler, for the past three months. He was a member of the Francis Creek Sportsmens Club and the Holy Name Society of St. Anne Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Sauer Funeral Home, after 4 p.m. Monday where a Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by Father Haen and the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 14, 1972
