FRIEDRICH AMMERMANN From Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1891: Friedrich Ammermann, a mentally disturbed old man, has been missing from his home in Neshoto, Town Kossuth, since last Dec. His body was found last Sat. only 40 rods from his house, a couple of feet off the path that is used for fetching the cows every day, but no one had even noticed the body. Amazingly, the wild animals had not bothered the corpse.
MRS. FR. AMMERMANN From Der Nord Westen, Dec 17, 1891: Death in town Kossuth last Fri. of 62 yr. old Mrs. Fr. Ammermann. About a year ago her mentally disturbed husband disappeared from the house and was later found dead in some undergrowth. She is survived by several grown children, of whom 3 are married. The burial took place on Tues. at the Francis Creek Cemetery. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
PETER AUGUSTIN From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1891: A terrible accident occurred Mon. morning in Town Kossuth. Peter Augustin, a son of farmer Joseph Augustin, was busy hauling fertilizer across the fields and for some reason the horses shied and ran away. The young driver was thrown from the wagon and was dragged by the frightened horses. He ended up near the district schoolhouse and when found by the teacher and the children, he was still living but unable to talk. He was carried to the home of his parents where he shortly died from his injuries. He was buried yesterday in the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek. The unfortunate man had been born in Town Kossuth and was not quite 22 yrs. old.
PETER AUGUSTIN From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1899: Death from old age late Sat. night of Peter Augustin at the home of his son. He was a long-time respected resident of Town Kossuth. He was born in Germany in 1807, came to America in 1854, and settled in Town Kossuth where he has lived ever since. Sat. evening he went quietly to bed and was found dead there next morning. He leaves two sons, his wife having predeceased him in 1890. The funeral was held yesterday in Francis Creek.
JOSEPH W. AUGUSTINE Joseph W. Augustine, 69, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in St. Anne Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mr. Augustine was born Mar. 29, 1903, in he town of Kossuth, son of the late John and Frances Pankratz Augustine. In his early working years, he was employed at Milwaukee and later engaged in farming in the Town of Kossuth. Survivors include five brothers, four sisters nieces and nephews. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may cal at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until the time of service Tuesday. Prayer service will be at 8 o'clock Monday evening at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, 1973 March 19
ELISABETH BARTELME From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1889: Death of Mrs. John M. Bartlemy (sic) on Sat. in Kings Bridge. The deceased left a large family.
NICKOLAS BIRRINGER From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1906: Death in Town Kossuth on Saturday of Nic. Behringer at the advanced age of 87. The deceased, who came to America in 1853, was born in Helfant, Bezirk Trier. Mathias Kettenhofen originates from the same town and his father attended school with Behringer. The funeral was held Tuesday morning in Francis Creek.
CARL BOLLE From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1891: Death in Town Kossuth on Sat. afternoon of Carl Bolle at the age of 74 yrs. 8 days. He was one of the oldest residents of Kossuth where he has lived for the past 43 yrs. Old age weakness was the cause of death. The funeral took place on Tues morning in the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek.
LISETTE BOLLE From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1905: Death in Town Kossuth last week of 80-yr. old Mrs. Lisette Bolle, an old settler in our county. Her husband had preceded her in death 14 yrs. ago. Mrs. Bolle leaves 7 children. The funeral was held Sat. in Francis Creek.
SALOME BOLLE From Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1904: Salome Bolle, the 15-yr. old daughter of Town Kossuth resident Charles Bolle, died Mon. as the result of appendicitis. The funeral was held yesterday morning in Francis Creek.
HELENA BRAKER From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1895: Death Tues. morning of Mrs. Helene Braker, wife of Town Kossuth resident John Braker, of typhus. The deceased, who reached the age of 22, leaves her husband and 2 small children. The funeral will take place this morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek.
ARTHUR BRAUN From Der Nord Westen, 20 Sep. 1900: Death in Francis Creek last week of a 7-week old son of Jacob Braun there. The funeral was held Sat.
GERTRUDE BROCKHOFF From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1902: Death Sat. following a long illness of Mrs. Gertrude Brockhoff. The deceased was born in Westphalia in 1834 and came to America with her husband in 1854. The couple operated a farm in Town Kossuth where they faced all the hardships of pioneer life. In 1894 they retired to Manitowoc. In addition to her husband the deceased is survived by 8 children. Her body was taken to Francis Creek and laid to rest at the cemetery there yesterday morning.
HEINRICH BROCKHOFF From Der Nord Westen, 27 Nov. 1902: Death in Town Kossuth on 21 Nov. of Heinrich Brockhoff of old age debility. He was born in Westphalia 19 Apr. 1821. His wife had preceded him in death 9 mos. ago. He had 12 children of whom 8 are still living, namely, Theodor of Wadena, Minnesota, Heinrich and Joseph in Town Kossuth, Anna Neal in Manitowoc, Katie Dirkmann and Gertrud Bolle in Kossuth, Bertha Schadeberg and Rosa Schadeberg in Manitowoc.
ELISABETH BRUDER From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894: Death on Mon. after a long illness of Mrs. Bruder, wife of John Mathias Bruder, of Town Line Road. The deceased, who reached the age of 56 yrs. succumbed to lung disease. She is survived by her husband and 7 grown children. Burial will take place today in Francis Creek.
JOHANN MATHIAS BRUDER Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Monday, March 8, 1915 DEATH CLAIMS JOHN M. BRUDER, IRON BRIGADE VETERAN AND RESIDENT OF COUNTY FOR 68 YEARS Pioneer Settler of Kossuth Who Had Made Home in City 19 Years, Dies After Illness of But Few Days John M. Bruder, civil war veteran, who served with the famous Iron Brigade of which the late Gen. E.S. Bragg was commander, and a resident of Manitowoc county for sixty-eight years, died at his home, 928 South Ninth street, early today, aged 80 years. Mr. Bruder's death was due to infirmities incident to age, and followed an illness of few days duration which he was unable to combat. A native of Germany, Mr. Bruder was born Nov. 23, 1834, and when 12 years old came to Manitowoc county with his parents, locating in the town of Kossuth which was his home up to nineteen years ago when he removed to the city. During the war of the rebellion Mr. Bruder served with Company D, Sixth Wisconsin, attached to the Iron Brigade and later re-enlisted and served with Company C, 34th Wisconsin regiment. Mr. Bruder was an active member of the G.A.R. He is survived by six children, two residents of this city, John Bruder and Mrs. Henry Grobe. Other children are Nicolas of Sheboygan, Mrs. Frank Hawes of Kossuth, Mrs. Katie Schrimpf of Sheboygan, and Matthias of St. Louis. The funeral of Mr. Bruder will be held Thursday morning from the home of Mrs. Henry Grobe, 928 South Eleventh street, where his death occurred and the body will be taken to Francis Creek for services at the church there at 10 o'clock.
NANCY KAY CHALOUPKA Excerpt From the Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, July 14, 1947 Chaloupka The family of Nancy Kay mourned the loss of a daughter at birth Sunday noon at the Holy Family hospital. Services were held this afternoon at the Pfeffer funeral home with burial in St. Ann's cemetery in Francis Creek, the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. Survivors are the parents, paternal grandfather, Edward Chaloupka of Manitowoc and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Remiker of Route 2, Two Rivers.
THOMAS DIRKMANN From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1900: Death Wed. last week of a small child of Town Kossuth resident Mr. Dirkmann.
MARYA DOLEZAL From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1899: Death in Kossuth on Sun. of Mrs. Marie Dolezal at the advanced age of 85. The funeral took place yesterday in Francis Creek.
MATHIAS DOLEZAL From Der Nord Westen, 25 Sep. 1902: Mathias Dolezal, a well-known resident of our county, died of old age debility on Wed. last week in Francis Creek. He was born in 1827 and has been a Francis Creek resident for about 45 yrs. He leaves 4 children. His funeral was held Fri. from the Catholic Church in Francis Creek.
JOHANN ESPEN From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1889: Death of John Espen after an illness of only 8 days in Town Kossuth (no date given).
JOHANN ESPEN From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909: Death in Kings Bridge Tuesday last week of 14-year old John Espin, son of Mrs. Nic Espin. The funeral was Friday from the Catholic Church.
JOHANN ESPEN From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1894: Death of the 7-mo. old little son of Nic. Espen in Town Kossuth on Sun. of convulsions. The burial took place yesterday at the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek.
KATHARINA EWEN From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1892: Death of a heart attack on Sat., 20 Aug., of Mrs. Katharina Ewen, wife of Mathias Ewen who resides near the Catholic Church in Francis Creek, Town Kossuth. She was born 10 Sept. 1843 and so was 48 yrs. 11 mos. 10 days of age. She is survived by her husband and a 23 yr. old son. 7 other children are already deceased. Burial was Mon. morning in the Catholic Church Cemetery in Francis Creek. (Note: Tombstone transcriptions has her 18 yrs. of age, but may have been mis-read)
MARGARETHA EWEN From Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1887: Death of Mrs. Margarethe Ewen on Wed. evening of last week following a short illness, but a long infirmity. She was 74-1/2 years old. The deceased came here in 1847 with her husband Caspar and lived in Kossuth since that time. She leaves two children, Mathias Ewen and Mrs. Prohaska. She had 12 children of which 10 predeceased her, one of the last being Quirin Ewen.
ANN GLEASON From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1896: Death in Chicago on Tues. last week, of Mrs. Anna Gleason. The body was carried to Francis Creek and buried there Thursday.
FRANK HAVLINEK From Der Nord Westen, 27 Dec. 1906 Death Friday in Francis Creek of 83-year old Frank Havlinek. He is survived by his widow, 2 sons and a daughter, as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday.
MARIA HASSEMER From Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1892: Death of 67 yr. old Mrs. Michael Hassemer on 16 Apr. in Francis Creek. The decedent had lived in our county since 1853. The funeral took place Tuesday in Francis Creek.
MARIA HESSEL From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1897: After a long battle with T.B., Mrs. Carl Hessel died Sat. in Francis Creek. She is survived by her husband and 5 children. The burial took place Tues. in the Catholic Cemetery of Francis Creek.
SON OF CHAS. HESSEL From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1897: A 14-mo. old son of Chas. Hessel, in Kossuth, died Wed. last week of the croup. The little body was buried Fri. in the Catholic Cemetery in Kossuth. (Note: It looks as if part of the transcription was missed. Due to the date and the age, I believe this is who the child is.)
THERESIA HESSEL From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1906: Mrs. Hessel, widow of the late Casper Hessel, died Thursday last week in the residence of her son Charles Hessel in Francis Creek. The deceased reached an age of over 75 years and had lived in Town Kossuth for many years where she enjoyed a fine reputation. Her death resulted from old age debility. She is survived by 4 sons and 4 daughters among whom is Mrs. P. Korneli here. The funeral was held Saturday.
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.)
HARVEY KIMMES Funeral card: Harvey Kimmes Born May 12, 1904 Died October 1, 1977 Lambert Funeral Home Mishicot, Wisconsin
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 From The Manitowoc Herald Times Nov. 18, 1980 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.
FRANK RADEY From a researcher, see contributors page b. July 29, 1886/d. June 17, 1962 From the Manitowoc Herald Times June 18, 1962 Radey 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 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
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 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.
LOUIS REMIKER Herald Times Reporter, 17 January 1975 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Shupita Funeral 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)
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.
