WENZEL CABALEK From the Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., June 15, 1970 Wenzel J. (Jim) Cabalek, 81, of 1030 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Cabalek was born Sept. 24, 1888, at Peoria, Ill., son of the late Frank and Mary Bozdech Cabalek. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He married Marian Nemetz Sept. 24, 1924, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They made their permanent residency at Manitowoc since 1925. Mr. Cabalek had been employed as a car salesman for Bouril and Ames auto companies retiring eight years ago. He was a member of the American Legion Drew Bleser Post No. 88 and the Knights of Columbus Council 710. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, a brother, Anthony, of Villa Grove, Ill; two sisters, Mrs. William Kallal of Edmonton, Canada, and Mrs. J.F. Kunesh of Seattle, Wash., and four grandchildren. Four brothers and a grandchild preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon, where a wake service will be at 8:30 o'clock this Monday evening.
Wenzel Cabalek PATRICK CAHILL From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1903: Patrick Cahill who lives on Chicago St. and is a well-known resident of our city, was found dead in his bed on Thurs. morning. A heart attack had claimed his life while he was sleeping. Cahill, who came from Ireland, was 75 yrs. of age. He had moved here 7 yrs. ago from Fond du Lac. He leaves a widow and 5 children. The funeral was held Sat. morning.
CATHERINE E. CAIN Catherine "Katie" Cain, age 83, of 1322 S. 12 St., Manitowoc, died on Sunday morning, Jan. 6, 2008, at her residence. Katie was born on Nov. 14, 1924, in Nadeau, Mich., daughter of the late Clarence and Lena (Thiry) Servais. On May 5, 1922, she married Gordan Cain in Waukegan, Ill. The couple celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on May 5, 1999. Gordon preceded her in death on April 13, 2000. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Katie was preceded in death by one sister: Virginia. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Carl Schmitt, with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 until 7 p.m., where a prayer service will conclude the visitation. The visitation will continue on Thursday morning, Jan. 10, 2008, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9 a.m., until the time of a prayer service at 10 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank Dr. S. Benham, the staff of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, fifth floor, and Holy Family Home Care staff, especially (private), for the support and compassionate care given to our mother. A very special thank you to Pastor (private), and the entire congregation of Calvary Assembly of God for their prayers, meals and endless support. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 8, 2008
JAMES P. CALLOS Mr. and Mrs. Fank Callos of 1911 Michigan avenue, mourn the loss of their son, James P. born Feb. 16. Funeral services took place at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Survivors are the parents, a sister and brother (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 28, 1947 P.2
HERMAN A. CARL Herman Carl, 68, of 508 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 88. Mr. Carl was born Nov. 10, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late Gustave and Henrietta Heller Carl. He attended local schools and was a World War I verteran, serving from April 4, 1917, until Sept. 25, 1919, with Company H of the 127th Infantry. He married the former Cecelia Mancoske May 5, 1924, at Manitwooc. His wife is the relief director for the City of Manitowoc. During his lifetime he was employed at Manitowoc Portland Cement Co., Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and Schuette Brothers Co., Manitowoc. He retired six years ago. Survivors include his wife, a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Frank, a sister, Mrs. Ida Groll, and six grandchildren of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 5, 1966 P. 16
CHARLES A. CARR Funeral services for Charles A. Carr, 72, retired carferry fireman who died at his home, 719 Jay street, on Saturday, will be held Wednesday morning. There will be short services from the Pfeffer Funeral home at 8:30 a.m. and services from St. Boniface Catholic church at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Peter Duerr officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Carr was born Oct. 4, 1870, in Buffalo, New York. He sailed the lakes for many years being employed as a fireman by the Ann Arbor line. Seven years ago he retired and since then had made his home at the Capitol hotel. He never married. The body is lying in state at the funeral home where it may be viewed to the hour of services. The rosary will be recited there at 7 o'clock this evening. There are no immediate survivors. Manitowc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 31, 1943 P.2
WILLARD CASE WILLARD CASE DIES SATURDAY Funeral For Retired Farmer To Be Held Tuesday Willard Thomas Case, 79, retired farmer, died Saturday evening at the home, 709 Jay Street. He had made his home there for eight years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Boniface church. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Case was born in Black River Falls, Wis., and spent most of his life on a farm. He married Miss Lillian Crawford in 1883. Eight years ago Mr. and Mrs. Case came to Manitowoc. Mrs. Case died in April. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Fred Drecktrah, Black River Falls, Wis., Mrs. Joseph Garman, Elkhart, Ind., Mrs. O.T. Brock and Mrs. E.J. Kirscher, city; two sons, Hugh, Seattle, Wash., Robert, city; and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Pfeffer Funeral home and may be viewed there. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 29, 1936 P.12
HELEN CASHMAN Mrs. John Cashman, 69, wife of Atty. Cashman, of 2310 Lakeside Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thrusday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient one week. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D.L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Cashman, the former Helen A. Cier, was born July 29, 1898 at Wausau, daughter of the late John and Martha Wisniewski Cier. She was married to Att. Cashman Sept. 28, 1935, at Wausau. They had resided at Manitowoc since marriage. She was a member of the St. Theresa Society and Holy Family Hospital Guild. Survivors include the husband; three sisters, Miss Florence and Mrs. Ewald Schmidt, of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Fred Treptow, of Wausau; a brother, John, of Tule Lake, Calif.; nieces and nephews. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus and St. Theresa Society members. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 10, 1967 P. 20 ******** (30 Jun 1898/15 Aug 1967/SSDI)
JOHN R. CASHMAN (d. 1966) Atty. John Cashman Dies While Hunting MANITOWOC-Atty. John R. Cashman, 63, (photo) died of an apparent heart attack Saturday morning while hunting at his cottage on Lake Patten in Florence County with his law partner, Atty. John Savage. His home is at 2310 Lakeside Blvd. Att. Cashman was born Jan. 11, 1906, at Chicago, son of the late State Senator John E. Cashman and Sophie Duaime Cashman. He attended county grade school, Denmark High School and was graduated in 1922. He was graduated from St. Norbert College, West DePere, with a bachelor of arts degree in 1927 and received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1930. Cashman was assistant district attorney in Marathon County from 1931-32, district attorney for Manitowoc County from 1934 to 1939; divorce counsel for Manitowoc County from 1940 until 1959 and Family Court Commissioner for Manitowoc County since Jan. 1, 1960. Active Bar Member He served as president of the Manitowoc County Bar Assn. from 1951 to 1952: was a member of the Manitowoc County Bar Assn., Wisconsin Bar Assn. and American Bar Assn. He was a member of the post graduate education committeee of the bar association, member of the board of directors of the Family Law Section of Wisconsin Bar Assn. and co-chairman of state organizing committee of Family Court Commissioners. Cashman was actively engaged in Little Theater Work with Masquers Inc., for 18 years and one of its early members and served the organization twice as its president. He had a hand in many productions either as an actor of building scenery and was also well-known as a singer for many years with the Meistersinger Guild and in Knights of Columbus minstrel shows and was a member and director of St. Andrew church choir. Avid Hunter His hobby, in addition to the theater and music, was wood working, and he was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He served in the United States Naval Reserve as fireman third class from 1924 until 1928 and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, Holy Name Society, Eagles Aerie, Izaak Walton League and Manitowoc County Fish and Game Assn. He married Helen Cier Sept. 28, 1935, and she died Aug. 10, 1967. In December 1967, he married Miss Florence Cier at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Institute, Wis. Survivors include his wife. Pfeffer Funeral Home will announce funeral arangements Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 22, 1969 P.1
INFANT SON CASSADY The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Milo J. Cassady of Custerdale died today. Private funeral services were held this afternoon at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with burial in Calvary cemetery. The parents and two sisters, (Survivors omitted for privacy.) survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 31, 1945 P.2
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Athalene M. Cavanaugh, age 74, of Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2001 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born May 26, 1926, in Two Rivers, daughter of Savannah Payette Hetue and the late Mose Hetue. On July 1, 1950, she married William Cavanaugh at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death November 25, 1989. Athalene was born and raised in Two Rivers and moved to Manitowoc following her marriage. She was employed at Paragon Electric Company and also at Northern Labs. Athalene spent the last five years helping with the care of her mother and brother at Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers. Survivors include her mother, Savannah Hetue, two brothers and a sister-in-law, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Also surviving are 13 god children, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Hetue. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the critical care unit at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the wonderful care. Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 2001
EDWARD CAVANAUGH Funeral services for Edward Cavanaugh, 44, formerly of 1210 Marshall St., Manitowoc, who died Monday at Columbia Medical Hospital, Detroit, Mich., will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Cavanaugh was born July 19, 1923, at Manitowoc, son of the late Aloysius Cavanaugh and Mrs. Mary Kirby Cavanaugh. He was in the U.S. Army May 25, 1943, until Jan. 25, 1946, and had resided at Detroit since 1951. He had been employed on Great Lakes freighters. Survivors include the mother, four brothers and five sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 27, 1967 P.11
JOHN J. CERKAS John J. Cerkas, 75, of 951 S. 36th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient three days. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Cerkas was born Nov. 28, 1888, in Poland, son of the late Stanley and Katherine Cerkas. He came to the United States and Manitowoc in 1907. He married the former Rose Coblewski September, 1909, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He retired in 1954 after 43 years of employment at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Society of St. Mary and the Boilermakers Local 443. His wife died Feb. 28, 1939. Surviving are three sons, Joseph Sr., Leonard and Louis, of Manitowoc, five daughters, Mrs. Matt Hein Jr., and Mrs. Ervin Ploederl, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Everet Emond, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Stanley Stanul, of West Allis and Mrs. Edward Lasky of Chicago, five sisters in Poland, 35 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 8, 1964 P. 14
ANNA MAE CHERMAK Mrs. Anna Chermak of 1112 S. Ninth street, Manitowoc, died this morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Knox at Osman. Mrs. Chermak, nee Anna Mae Knox, was born April 22, 1921, at Osman, and was married to Mr Chermak on Jan. 26, 1946. She graduated from the Lincoln high school in Manitowoc in 1938. Survivors are her parents; her husband; a son; three brothers; and a sister. She was a member of the Nurses Aid during the war and a member of the Daughters of Isabella, and members of the latter society will recite the Rosary at the Pfeffer Funeral home at 7:30 p. m. Saturday. Father Pritzel will recite the Rosary at the funeral home at 7 p. m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a. m. at the Pfeffer Funeral home at Manitowoc and at 8 a, m, at St. Boniface church with Father Pritzel officiating. Burial will be made in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. Sheboygan Press - 18 Sept 1947 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
FRANCES CHERNEY Mrs. Frances E. Cherney, 80, of 1314 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Cherney, nee Frances Neff, was born Nov. 9, 1892, in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Amy Neff. She was married to Edward L. Gagner in 1909, at Park Falls, Wis. He preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1971. Survivors include four sons, Edward Gagner, of Nebraska, Joseph Gagner, of California, Elmer Gagner, of Florida, and Gene Gagner, of Virginia; a daughter, Mrs. Claire Silbersack, of Nebraska; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Notz, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Ervin Vetting, of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rose Neff, of Manitowoc; 31 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. Two sons, a daughter, a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 26, 1973
MARY CHLOUPEK From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1909: A heart attack Saturday evening has taken the life of Mrs. Joseph Chloupek, the mother of our County Judge John Chloupek. The deceased, who was born 10 March 1838 in Castle Gregory, Ireland, as a small child came with her parents to Canada, then to Manitowoc in 1848 where they settled in Town Kossuth at a time when there were more Indians there than white men. When she was 16 she married Joseph Chloupek, her now surviving husband. About 14 years ago Mr. Chloupek sold his property in Town Kossuth and moved to Manitowoc and has lived here ever since. In addition to her husband she is survived by 4 sons and 2 daughters, as well as 4 sisters and a brother. The funeral was conducted Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart Church.
AUGUSTA CHRISTEL From the Herald Times Reporter, Sunday, August 17, 2003 (note: Isselman(n) is spelled both ways in this obit) Augusta M. Christel Augusta M. Christel, age 100, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Friday, August 15, 2003 at the home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2003 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of the Christian Burial will be Rev. Thomas Wojiechowski with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Augusta was born June 17, 1903 in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Matthew and Anna Jerger Isselmann. On October 23, 1943 she married Joseph H. Christel in Appleton. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1959. Augusta was employed in retail sales in the fabric department at Schuette Brothers Dept. Store, Manitowoc for 18 years and then at Marshall Fields in Milwaukee until her retirement, then returning to Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Rosary and Alter(sic) Society and Choir. Survivors include a sister, a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law, and nieces, nephews and relatives and friends. Augusta was also preceded in death by two sisters; Antonia Kuechmann and Marie Radey; and three brothers Florent Isselman, Joseph Isselmann and Matthew (Duke) Isselmann. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, August 18, 2003 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the Christel family with funeral arrangements.
GEORGE A. CHRISTOFF George Christoff, 72, of 1130 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at the residence after a coronary attack. 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 officiated and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Christoff was born at Manitowoc Aug. 5, 1887, son of the late Charles and Mary Waltmann Christoff. A lifelong Manitowoc resident, he married Ellen FitzGerald Sept 18, 1911, at St. Boniface Church. Before retirement in May of 1953, he had been employed 48 years by Kingsbury Breweries. He was a foreman in the bottling house. Mr. Christoff was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Brewers and Maltsters Local 297. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Earl Pruitt of Manitowoc; a son, George Jr., of Chalfont, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Goff and Mrs. Herman Beck of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anna Gleason and Mrs. Howard Keup of Milwaukee; six granchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 02, 1960 page 9
MARY CHRISTOFF Death came to Mrs. Mary Christoff, 83, Sunday noon while she was being removed from her home, 1115 S. 12th street, to the Holy Family hospital in an ambulance. The body was taken to the Pfeffer funeral home, and friends may call there this evening and until the time of services Wednesday, 8:30 at the funeral home, and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface Catholic church with the Rev. Alfred Pritzel officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Members of the St. Anne CMA will pray for the deceased with the pastor at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Christoff, the widow of Charles Christoff, was born Oct. 30, 1861. Surviving her are four daughters, Mrs. John Goff and Mrs. Herman Bock, both of Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles Gleason and Mrs. Howard Knup, Milwaukee; a son, George, Manitowoc, one brother, Joseph Waltman, St. Nazianz, and a sister, Mrs. Wenzel Frisch, city. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 20, 1944 P. 2
THERESA CHRISTOFF Mrs. Frank Christoff, 73, a resident of Manitowoc county for the past 18 years, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs. Christoff and her husband have been making their home with their daughter, Mrs. Ben Burkhardt, route 3, Manitowoc. The funeral will be Thursday, 8:30 at the Pfeffer funeral home, and at 9 o'clock a requiem mass will be offered by the Rev. Henry Letz in St. Andrew church. Interment will be in the Calvary cemetery. The body will lie in state after 7 o'clock today at the funeral parlor. Mrs. Christoff, nee Theresa Oberhofer, was born Dec. 18, 1871, in Germany, and when two years old was brought to America settling in Luxemburg, Kewaunee county. Fifty three years ago she was united in marriage with Frank Christoff, who survives with three daughters, Mrs. Burkhardt, route 3; Mrs. Charles Novak, city, and Mrs. William Kleman, Rockwell. Three sisters, Mrs. John Lensmeyer, Gillett; Mrs. Charles Rank, Green Bay and Mrs. Andrew Dax, Luxemburg, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren, also survive. Members of the St. Theresa society to which Mrs. Christoff belonged will recite the rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer's. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 10, 1945 P. 2
ANTHONY CLARK Anthony Clark Dies Sunday at Home Here Former County Official was ill only two weeks; Funeral on Tuesday. Anthony J. Clark, 77, realtor and insurance agent here for years and prominent in Catholic fraternal organizations, died early Sunday at the home, 1312 Hamilton Street. Mr. Clark, former county offical and lifelong resident of the county, had been ill two weeks. He was stricken with a severe cold while on a trip downtown and pneumonia developed. Funeral Tuesday Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. J.H. Schmitt officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Clark was born in Liberty April 20, 1863, the son of Anthony and Bridget Clark. He attended district schools of the township and when a young man, learned the cheesemaker's trade. He attended the agricultural school at the state university in Madison, studying cheese and butter making. He embarked in that business in 1886 and continued in it for 11 years. In 1893 he was appointed state cheese and butter instructor. In 1886 he married Miss Anges C. Peppard at Osman. Mr. and Mrs. Clark moved to this city in 1890 and Mr. Clark became identified with the Schuette Bros. department store. He took an active interest in the Democratic party and in the fall of 1908 was the party's candidate for Clerk of Circuit Court. He was elected and served 6 years until January 1915. During that period, Mr. Clark inaugurated a school for men and women who wished to take out their citizenship papers. In his terms of office, nearly 1,600 men and 48 women were granted citizenship. Following his retirement from public office, Mr. Clark opened a grocery store which he operated three years and after disposing of this business entered the real estate and insurance field in this city. He remained active in this field until stricken ill. Active in Politics. Even after retirement from office, Mr. Clark remained active in party politics. He served for many years on the precinct election boards of his ward. Ever since they came to this city, Mr. and Mrs Clark have been members of the St. Boniface congregation. He served as secretary, treasurer and trustee of the congregation at various times. His affiliations included several Catholic societies. he was secretary of the Catholic Knights at his death and a life honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and St. Boniface Holy Name Society. Mr. Clark in the years he was active as a realtor and insurance man, was a member of the Manitowoc Real Estate Board and the Manitowoc Insurance Board. In October, 1936, Mr. and Mrs Clark observed their golden wedding anniversary with a gathering of their children, relatives and friends. They repeated their nuptial vows at a ceremony at the St. Boniface Church. Survivors are the widow; daughter, Miss Mary A, Clark, of this city; four sons, Edwin T. Clark and Attorney Walter H, Clark of this city, Dr. Finton H. Clark of Sheboygan, John A. Clark, Milwaukee, Milwaukee school principal; a brother, M.W. Clark of St. Paul, Minn; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence O'Grady of Meeme, Miss Catherine A. Clark, a nurse at Milwaukee; two grandaughters, Marguerite Mary Clark of Milwaukee, Patricia Ann Clark of Sheboygan. There are also a number of nieces and nephews. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home. The rosary will be recited there at 7 o'clock tonight by the Holy Name Society, at 7:15 by the Daughters of Isabella, and at 7:30 by the St. Baniface C.O.F. and K. of C. Societies. From the Manitowoc Herald Times. Feb. 24, 1941
EARL A. CLARK Funeral services for Earl A. Clark, 36, of 1417 Hamilton street, who died Saturday, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer fuenral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home and the Holy Name society will recite the rosary at 7 o'clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 27, 1948 P. 2
JOSEPHINE CLARK Mrs. Joseph Clark, 89, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msg. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Clark, nee Josephine O'Grady, was born Feb. 20, 1882, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget O'Neil O'Grady. She was married to Joseph Clark in 1910 at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in February of 1944. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Catholic Womans' Club of Manitowoc and the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Church. Survivors include two sons, John, of Green Bay and Francis, of Manitowoc, 10 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Six brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 o'clock by the Catholic Womans' Club and the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 18, 1971
VERONA CLARK VERONA CLARK IS SUMMONED AT MILWAUKEE Dies in Milwaukee Hospital Sunday of Peritonitis-Burial Here on Wednesday Coming as a shock to her host of friends here, many of whom did not know she was in poor health, word was received late yesterday of the death at the St. Mary Hospital in Milwaukee, of Miss Verona Clark, 40, daughter of John Clark of this city and up to six months ago a resident here. Miss Clark was removed to the hospital two weeks ago and underwent an operation there, but failed rapidly in the last few days and peritonitis set in, which caused her death Sunday. The remains have been brought to the city and burial will take place Wednesday morning at nine o'clock from the St. Boniface church with interment in Calvary cemtery. The body was taken to the home of a brother, William Clark, 615 Marshall street this afternoon from the Pfeffer parlors and may be viewed there up to the time of the funeral. Employed in Local Stores. Miss Clark was born in the town of Liberty in 1891 and after attending the schools there and in this city, entered the employ of the Schuette Bros. Co., in the cloak and suit department. A few years ago she became associated in the Glander Shop on Washington street and six months ago removed to Milwaukee where she had charge of the second floor of the Smart Shop, on Wisconsin Avenue in that city. Besides her father she is survivied by one sister, Mrs. George Orth of this city, and four brothers, William, Joseph and John of this city and Andrew of Detroit. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 26, 1931 P.13
LUCILLE A. COEN Lucille A. Coen, age 91, a resident of River Wood Estates, Manitowoc, died on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. She was born on Dec. 12, 1916, in Rhinelander, daughter of the late Orson and Albie (Wesolowski) Rosinsky. Lucille graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1934. On June 4, 1938, she married Harrison S. Coen at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in 2002. He preceded her in death on Jan. 18, 2003. Lucille was a member of the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed working in her yard, taking trips to local casinos and cottage life. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Lucille was also preceded in death by one daughter: Colleen Kouba; an infant son: Donald; three brothers and two sisters- in-law: Harvey and Dorothy Rosinsky; Eugene and Estelle Rosinsky; and Raymond Rosinsky; and two brothers-in-law: Kenneth and Vernon Coen. Private family services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Memorials may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 601 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at Aurora Medical Center and River Wood Estates for the compassionate care given to Lucille. Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 2008
MARY JEAN COLEMAN Funeral services for Mary Jean Coleman, or Mimi, as she was known to family, who passed away Feb. 8, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Hospital, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. John Schuetze with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Robert Drobka. Visitation will continue on Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 11, 2007
DONALD COLLINS Donald Collins, 57, died Saturday noon at the home of his son, Herman, 1126 South 16th street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. J.H. Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and the rosary will be recited there at 7 o'clock this evening. Mr. Collins was born at Stambaugh, Michigan, on November 18, 1883. In 1904 he married Emma Larmay and the family moved to Wisconsin in 1919. Survivors are the widow; father, John Collins of Manitowoc; one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Brault of Green Bay; three sons, Clarence and Walter of Two Rivers and Herman of this city; and three sisters, Mrs. Albert Spencer of Minneapolis, Mrs. Joseph Jarvis of Rhinelander, and Mrs. Don Coffey of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, October 27, 1941 P. 2
ROBERT (JERRY) CONNOR Robert (Jerry) Connor, age 71, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 26, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M., with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born Jan. 28, 1932, in Wausau, son of the late John and Laura Osterbrink Connor. Bob was a member of the United States National Guard for seven years. On May 22, 1954, he married the former Judith Blank in Sturgeon Bay. Bob was employed as an electrician with Craft Electric in Manitowoc, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the 158th Union of Green Bay, Eagles Aerie #706, Knights of Columbus, Mens Club of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was a volunteer driver for Red Cross. Bob enjoyed golfing, playing sheepshead, dartball and calling bingo at St. Boniface. Survivors include his wife, Judy Connor, Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, a son and daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, a brother and sister-in-law, two sisters and a brother-in-law. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9 am. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 28, 2003
CHARITY COOTWAY From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900: On Fri. consumption also took the life of Miss Charity Cootway, daughter of T. Cootway here. The deceased, who reached the age of 23, leaves 4 brothers and 2 sisters in addition to her parents. Her funeral was held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
ELSIE COOTWAY From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1904: Death from consumption on Tues. of Elsie, the youngest daughter of Mr. T. Cootway here. She was just 14 yrs. old. She is the 3rd child who has been snatched from the family by death in the last 3 yrs. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from Sacred Heart Church.
JOHN COOTWAY MANITOWOC MAN DIES AT MILWAUKEE Paralysis, said to have resulted from injuries inflicted by the kick of a horse, caused the death of John Cootway, a Manitowoc man, at Milwaukee early today, news of Mr. Cootway's death having been received in messages to relatives. The body will be sent here for burial, the funeral being held Friday at Kossuth. Mr. Cootway had been employed at Milwaukee for some time past, having left here after his father retired from the livery business in which he was for years engaged on Buffalo street. Deceased was born here 38 years ago and spent practically his entire life in Manitowoc, being employed by his father for many years. Later Mr. Cootway was employed in this city and then at Milwaukee. Mr. Cootway is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tuft Cootway, Kossuth, three brothers, George of Forest City, Ark., Tuft, Jr., and Louis of this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1912 P.1
TUFT COOTWAY This obit is for his son: GEO. COOTWAY, AFRITE OWNER, DIES IN SOUTH Former Livery Stable Owner On Buffalo Sttreet Was 68 Years Old George Cootway, owner of Afrite, the only Manitowoc harnes horse ever to race on the grand circuit, died this morning at Memphis, Tenn. He was 68. Mr. Cootway left Manitowoc 25 years ago to locate in Arkansas. He suffered an accident in the lumber camps there about 15 years ago, sustaining a broken neck. Since then he has carried his head and neck in a specially built brace. The deceased, a son of the late Tuft Cootway, was born in Manitowoc and when he grew to manhood joined his father in the operation of the Cootway livery stables, located on Buffalo street on the site now occupied by the Dick Bros. bakery. It was a thriving business in the days before the advent of the automobile. In addition to the livery stables the Cootways engaged in the raising of blooded racing stock. Sent(sic) a Record One of these horses was Afrite which established a record of 2:07 1/2 for the mile, considered quite a record for harness racing 35 years ago. After racing Afrite in the county fair circuits in Wisconsin and the middle west George Cootway took the horse on the grand circuit. When Tuft Cootway, the father, retired from business to engage in farming in the town of Kossuth, George Cootway took over the livery stables and continued to operate them. Later he sold out to Rand and Cross and moved to Round Pond, Arkansas, where he was employed for a number of years by the Jones Lumber company. It was there that he sustained the neck injury that crippled him for the rest of his life. After leaving Manitowoc, Mr. Cootway was married to Mrs. Anna Whitely of St. Louis. She survives with a step-daughter, and two brothers, Louis Cootway Route 7, Manitowoc, and Tuft Cootway, Detroit. Funeral services will be held on Friday at Farmington, Missouri. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 27, 1934 P.2
BABY GIRL CORSI Private funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Corsi Jr., of 3458 S. 10 St., Manitowoc, where held at 11 o'clock Friday morning at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Gallagher officiated and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The infant was born and died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1972
HENRIETTA COUTLEY OLD RESIDENT IS CLAIMED BY DEATH TODAY. MRS. HENRIETTA COUTLEY HAD MADE HER HOME HERE FOR 70 YEARS. Mrs. Henrietta Coutley, who for more than 70 years has made this county her home, and who was among the first who settled in what is now Milwaukee, passed away early this morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Peter Bauer, at Manitowoc Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 10 Saturday morning, from the St. Paul's Catholic Church, the Rev. Father Jaeckels officiating, and interment will be made at Calvary. Was Born in Milwaukee Born in Milwaukee, July 13, 1843, Mrs. Coutley, nee Lehmann, came to this county at the age of 11, and has lived here since, death claiming her today at the age of 84. Mr. Coutley passed away 10 years ago, leaving four daughters, Mrs. Peter Mittnacht of this city, Mrs. Peter Bauer and Mrs. Nic Bauer of Rapids, and Mrs. Nic Klemen of Branch, to mourn the passing. Fifteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren also survive. The deceased has been an invalid for the last two years, and death was caused by a stroke, Little hope was held for her recovery during the last week, and the end came today as a blessing of relief. Manitowoc Herald News Thurs. Nov. 10 1927 (sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
HENRY COUTLEY HENRY COUTLEY, PIONEER OF CO. AND ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS, DIES AT HOME IN RAPIDS, AGED 90 Henry Coutley, one of the early pioneers of Manitowoc county and at his death one of the oldest residents of the county, died at his home at Rapids last evening at the advanced age of 90 years. Death was due to infirmities of age. A resident of the county for 66 years, Mr. Coutley who came here in 1851, had witnessed the development of Manitowoc from a wilderness to a section of well cultivated farms and builded cities and villages. He was a resident of Rapids when that village was the county seat of Manitowoc County and assisted in the work of relocating the county seat in this city. Mr. Coutley was a native of Canada, born at Cedar, upper Canada, Nov. 14, 1827. He came to Wisconsin in 1851 and on July 14 that year settled at Neshota where he engaged in the lumbering business, working in a saw mill. In the winter he worked at logging and the summer farmed. Later he gave his entire attention to farming. Mr. Coutley was married Aug. 25, 1860 to Henrietta Lehmann, who survives him. Besides his widow Mr. Coutley is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Peter Mittnacht, this city; Mrs. Nicholas Bauer, and Mrs. Peter Bauer, of Rapids, Mrs. Nicholas Klemen of Branch. One sister, Mrs. Ana Boujie, of Canada also survives. There are eighteen grandchildren. The funeral of Mr. Coutley will be held from St. Boniface church Tuesday morning at 9 with interment at Calvary. Manitowoc Daily Herald Sat. July 14, 1917 sent in by family researcher/see contributors page ********* Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Coutley, who were here to attend the funeral of the late Henry Coutley, have returned to their home in Green Bay. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 20, 1917, Page 5
GEORGE COUTLY PIONEER WHO WAS LOGGER AND RIVER DRIVER IN EARLY DAYS OF COUNTY DEAD AT RAPIDS George Coutly, 84, Had Resided Here Since Boyhood Days and Knew Pioneer Life—Wife Dead a Year George Coutley, early-day logger and river driver when Manitowoc county was sparsly settled and one of the oldest pioneer settlers here, died last night at his home in Rapids. Had Mr. Coutley lived until Feb. 24, he would have been 84 years of age. Coming to the county as a lad of 15, Mr. Coutley had made his home in the vicinity of Rapids for 61 years and knew the hardships of pioneer life from experience which he underwent when as a youth he labored with his father and other early-day settlers. Mr. Coutley was born in Canada. Mr. Coutley, for more than half a century, made his home on a farm near Branch, but seven years ago moved to Rapids. He is survived by four daughter, Mrs. H. Fricke, this city; Mrs. L. Wesner, Mrs. A. Halverson and Mrs. L. Gauther of Rapids. His wife died a year ago and her death was a shock from which Mr. Coutley never recovered. The funeral will be held Friday at 9 o’clock at Rapids with interment at Calvary cemetery here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 20, 1915, Page 5 ********* The funeral of the late Geo. Coutley was held from the home of his son-in-law, Louis Weisner, on Friday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 25, 1915, Page 4 ********* RURAL ROUTE 7 Tuft. Cootway attended the funeral of the late Geo. Coutly of Rapids, held Friday, Jan. 23. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 27, 1915, Page 4
FRANZ DACHS From Der Nord Westen, 06 July 1893: Death yesterday afternoon of 57 yr. old Franz Dachs, father of Mrs. Anton Aschenbrenner. Funeral will be held Fri. morning at the Catholic Cemetery. (Listed with Aschenbrenner)
CATHERIN DAMM Mrs. Henry Damm, 79, died this noon at the St. Mary Home for the Aged following a lingering illness. The body will be taken from the Pfeffer funeral home to St. Mary chapel at 2 p.m. Friday where friends may call until the service at 8 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Casmir Stec will officiate with burial in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Damm. nee Catherin Urban, was born in Germany in 1869 and came to this country when she was a child. In 1895 she was married to Henry Damm. He died six year ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Henry Steckbauer of White Lake, Mrs. Roman Matsche of Oshkosh and Mrs. Walter Schmidt of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, March 24, 1949 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOHN E. DALEY John E. Daley, 37, of 630 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Daley was born Aug. 7, 1934, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late John and Bertha Rolland Daley. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1952. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. He married Mary L. Savage July 7, 1962, at Two Rivers. He was employed for three years at Motor Transport Co., Manitowoc, and prior to that at C. W. Transport Co., Manitowoc, and Sorge Dairy. He was a member of the Catholic Knights and the Teamsters Local Union 619 of Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 30, 1972
ELSIE DARON Elsie, the month old babe of Mr. and Mrs. August Daron was buried from St. Boniface church this morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 16, 1917, Page 3
THERESA DARON From Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1903: A small child of Julius Daron died Sat. after a short illness. The funeral was held Mon. morning. ******** (Note: Wisc. Death Index: Daron, Theresa/Death May 08 1903, Manitowoc. Date of death per death notice would have been Sat. May 9th. So date is off by 1 day...but it's probably her. Her parents are in this cemetery/Doran on index..may have been misread/co. death record v.7 p.151)
JOSEPH J. DECKER Joseph J. Decker, 48, the owner and operator of the Medicine Chest Pharmacy in Kiel, died Saturday evening after being stricken with an apparent heart attack at his home, 108 Park Ave., Kiel. Mr. Decker was born Oct. 3, 1930, in Manitowoc, a son of Joseph and Irma Reindl Decker of Sheboygan. He attended St. Boniface School and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He attended St. Norbert College and graduated from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin. Prior to purchasing the pharmacy at Kiel, Mr. Decker was employed at pharmacies in Racine, Wauwautosa and Waukesha. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, the Kiel Lions and Kiwanis Clubs and the Kiel Area Chamber of Commerce. Survivors are his parents of Sheboygan and one sister, Miss Patricia Decker of Sheboygan. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, the Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor, officiating. The Mass will be preceded by family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. A parish wake service will be held there at 8:15 Tuesday evening. - 1978
ANNA M. DEEKS Mrs. Andrew Deeks, 69, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Melvin Mackey of 2338 North 20th street, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Anna Baroun in Franklin in 1881 and in 1901 was married to Mr. Deeks. They located in Manitowoc. Six years ago she moved to Milwaukee, because of failing helath, to reside with her daughter. Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Mackey and Mrs. Joseph Andrews of Milwaukee; brother, Joseph of Taus; sister, Mrs. John Orchekowski of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after Thursday noon, where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 25, 1950 P. 24
EUGENE J. DEGENHARDT Eugene Degenhardt, 77, of 1214 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, with Military graveside services by the American Legion. Mr. Degenhardt was born May 20, 1892, in Town of Newton, son of the late George and Lena Wegner Degenhardt. He was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and retired in 1957. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 445 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a Veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion, and also a member of Manitowoc Barracks Veterans of World I. Survivors include a sister, Miss Cora, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening where a memorial service will be at 7:45 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 10, 1970
GEORGE DEGENHARDT (d. 1933) BOWLER DIES HERE SUNDAY George Degenhardt, 24, Dies At Mother's Home George Degenhardt, 24, for years a prominent bowler in the city, died Sunday afternoon at the home of his mother, Mrs. Lena Degenhardt. He had been in failing health for the past four weeks. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Degenhardt home, 1214 Manila street and at 9 a.m. from the St. Andrew's Catholic church, with interment in Calvary cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Newton and removed to Manitowoc when a young man. He was employed at the shipyards. George "Lefty" Degenhardt was an ardent follower of bowling and last season finished fourth high in the National league with a 186 average. For the past two seasons he was a member of the Kelly-Springfield team and was also a member of the Cherney team of the Manitowoc Major league. Survivors are his mother, three brothers, Eugene, William and Edwin and a sister Cora. The remains may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home tonight and will be removed to the Degenhardt home on Tuesday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, April 3, 1933 P. 2
HELEN DEGENHARDT DEATH CLAIMS TWO BRIGHT YOUNG GIRLS Heavy Hand of Sorrow Laid Upon Two Homes Death’s heavy hand was laid upon the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Degenhardt, Newton, Saturday night when their daughter, Helen, yielded her life after a lingering illness. Deceased was 18 years of age and was popular with a large circle of young friends. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church in this city Thursday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 22, 1915, Page 8 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Degenhardt and family mourn the loss of their daughter and sister, Miss Helen, who died at their home Saturday night, March 20, at the age of 18. The funeral was held Thursday morning from the St. Boniface church with interment at Calvary. Outside people who attended the funeral of the late Miss Helen Degenhardt were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Degenhardt and daughters, Lila and Violet Hankershaw, John and Wm. Wagner, Antigo, Henry Hagner, Ashland and Mr. and Mrs. John Degenhardt, Centralia, Ill. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 29, 1915, Page 5
HENRY DEGENHARDT CARD OF THANKS We are grateful to neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness shown during our bereavement, the illness, death and burial of our son, Henry, and desire to express our thanks through this medium. George Degenhardt and family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 28, 1915, Page 4 (Note: An obit wasn't found)
BERNARD DELSMAN From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1894: Another old settler has left us. Mr. Bernhard Dellsmann died on Tues. morning following a 1-yr. illness. Mr. Dellsmann was born 27 Nov. 1822 in Ascheberg, Westphalia and so was 72 yrs. old at the time of his death. He came to America in 1847 directly to Manitowoc County where he worked in several positions until 1851 when he bought a farm. A few months later he married Bernhardine Eimes. The happy marriage produced 11 children of whom 6 are still living, one of them in Nebraska. About 6 yrs. ago Mr. Dellsmann retired to Manitowoc. (The article goes into detail about the onset of his illness, an operation in Chicago, and the state of his health up to his death.) He was a member and supporter of the Manitowoc Rapids Farmers’ Fire Insurance Association, which did much good for the farming community. His brother, Mr. Theodor Dellsmann, is also a farmer, residing in Town Kossuth. The funeral will take place at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Catholic Church.
BERNADINE DELSMAN Five Children, 60 Grand and 40 Gread Grand Children More than 100 descendants survive Mrs. Bernard Delsman, a well known Two Rivers pioneer whose funeral was held in that city Monday, her death having occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Stadler in that city. Mrs. Delsman, who was the mother of eleven children, is survived by five of the number, together with sixty grandchildren and forty great grandchildren. Mrs. Delsman was 85 years of age, having been born in Germany March 8, 1830. She came to America at the age of 18 and was married to Mr. Delsman at Milwaukee. The burial was at Calvary cemetery in this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1915 P.8
JOHN DEMBSKI John Dembski, 47, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Sunday following a coronary attack at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Dembski was born at Manitowoc Oct. 26, 1923, son of Frank and Clara Daron Dembski. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life where he operated a farm with his father on Rt. 3, Manitowoc. He attended St. Mary Catholic School and Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He is survived by his parents. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 25, 1971
VERONICA DEMPSKY Mrs. Jess (Veronica) Dempsky, 81, of 1109 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thadeus Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Dempsky, nee Veronica Budysz, was born Sept. 3, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Brucki Budysz. She attended schools at Manitowoc. She was married to Jess Dempsky Aug. 29, 1911, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1958. Mrs. Dempsky was a member of the Golden Ager's Club and the St. Mary Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors include a son, Daniel Dempsky, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Ervin (Esther) Becker, of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. A daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. by the Rosary and Altar Society and a second Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 12, 1971
DOLORES T. DENK Dolores T. Denk, age 86, of 1117 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died on Tuesday morning, June 10, 2008, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Dolores was born on June 22, 1921, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Katherian (Norkosky) Bonk. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1939. On June 20, 1942, she married John E. Denk at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1997. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, Manitowoc. Dolores loved to entertain and was proud of her housekeeping abilities. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2008 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Schuster. Entombment will follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday morning, June 13, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Holy Family Memorial Hospice and the Manitowoc Health Care staff for the care and love extended to their mother. Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 2008
ANNA DENOR Mrs. Anna Denor, 42, wife of Officer Charles Denor of the Manitowoc police department, died Monday night at the home, 821 Green street. She had been ill several months. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m., from the home and at 9:30 o'clock from the St. Andrews church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Denor, nee Anna Buresh, was born in Franklin, this county, in 1895 and 24 years ago was married to Charles Denor. They made their home in this city since. Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Ann and Alice, city; three sons, Charles, Jr., Cletus and Jerome, city; a sister, Mrs. Charles Leiterman, Marathon, Wis.; four brothers, Edward and Joseph, Marathon, Jacob, Lena, Wis., and Louis city. The body will be moved to the home Wednesday morning from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, March 15, 1938 P. 9
CHARLES DENOR Charles Denor, 51 (photo), a member of the Manitowoc police department for 22 years, died Sunday afternoon at the home, 821 Green street. He had been ill since September. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the home and at 9:30 o'clock from the St. Andrews Catholic church. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Denor was born in Franklin, this county, in 1889 and in 1913 married Miss Anna Burish. They moved to this city and he was employed in Manitowoc plants until he was appointed a member of the police department 22 years ago. He was a member of the Policemens' Protective Association. Mrs. Denor died in 1938. Survivors are two daughters, Anna and Alice at home; three sons, Corporal Charles Denor of Camp Custer, Mich., Cletus and Jerome of this city; four brothers, Peter of Franklin, Joseph and John of Taus, Frank of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Alis Kroner and Mrs. Joseph Riederer of this city. The body was moved to the home this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and nay be viewed until the hour of services. The rosary will be recited at the home Tuesday evening at 7:30. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 10, 1941 P. 2
FRANK DENOR Frank Denor, 80, of 1320 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died late Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Denor was born Sept. 17, 1896, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Peter and Catherine Linsmeyer Denor. He married Marie Dugan Oct. 18, 1921, at Clarks Mills, residing at Manitowoc after their marriage. Mr. Denor had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. for more than 40 years, retiring in 1964. He was a member of Boilermakers Union Local 443 and Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706 and a 50 year member of Catholic Order of Foresters. Mrs. Denor preceded him in death May 14, 1969. Survivors include two sons (private); a daughter (private); a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Rose) Riederer, of Manitowoc, five grandchildren, and two great granddaughters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. by members of Catholic Order of Foresters, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, March 29, 1977 P. 14
GRACE DENOR DEATH TAKES THIRD CHILD FROM FAMILY The third visit made by death in the family, and for the second time since December, The Grim Reaper yesterday claimed the life of two year old Grace Marie Denor youngest member of the family of Officer and Mrs. Charles Denor, at the home at 821 Green street. The little one had been ill, suffering from whooping cough. Friday night her condition took a turn for the worse, pneumonia developing, and life departed early yesterday evening. The little girl is survived by her parents and two brothers, Charles, aged 7, Cletus, 4, and two sisters, Anna, 13, who is in a Madison hospital, ailing since last October, and Alice, aged 10. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 from the St. Boniface church, the Rev. Father Korsten officiating, and burial will take place at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, August 15, 1927 P. 2
FLOYD H. DESMIDT Floyd H. DeSmidt, 62, of Town of Sheboygan Falls, died Thursday following a coronary. Funeral services will be at 10:30 Monday at Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth. The Rev. Donald Peters, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, Sheboygan Falls, will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. DeSmidt was born July 4, 1910, at Baldwin, Wis., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac DeSmidt. He married Loretta Hessel Feb. 27, 1937, at Manitowoc. The couple lived and farmed in the Manitowoc area from 1937 to 1951, moving to the DeSmidt homestead farm, Town of Sheboygan Falls. Survivors include his wife and a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); and a sister, Mrs. Charles (Blanche) Samse, of the Town of Sheboygan Falls and four grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 8, 1972
PATRICK DEWANE Atty. Patrick A. Dewane, 64, of 904 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Madison. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Dewane was born Dec. 11, 1908, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late John and Mary Sweeney Dewane. He married Lenore M. Healy Dec. 31, 1938, at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, four sons and two daughters; four brothers, Dr. Francis, of Menominee, Mich., Dr. James, of Sacramento, Calif., Wilbur, of Manitowoc and Raymond, of Venezuela; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Touhy, of Maribel and Miss Kathleen Dewane of Manitowoc and 13 grand- children. Three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Missionary Society of White Fathers of Africa or charities of the donor's choice. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 17, 1973
MARGERETHA DICKHOFF From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1891: Death on Sun. morning of Mrs. Dickof, age 74 yrs. 10 mos. of debility. Burial was Tues. morning in the Catholic Cemetery here.
EDWARD DIETL From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1903: Eduard Diedl, a well-known resident of our city, died of a stroke Wed. morning. Mr. Diedl had suffered a stroke several months ago from which he recovered, but suffered another yesterday morning as he returned from a shopping trip to the meat market. Mr. Diedl was born 14 July 1842 in Leobschütz, Austria, and soon came to America in 1849. He occupied a farm in Neshoto for a long time but moved to Manitowoc several years ago. He is survived by his widow and 2 children, namely, a son Frank who resides in Milwaukee, and a daughter here, Mrs. Mary Herzog. The funeral will probably be held Sat. afternoon, but the specific details have not yet been announced.
ROSE DIETL From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: An illness with cancer of 4 years duration took the life of 60-year old Mrs. Rosa Dietl here on Tuesday. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church.
HENRY J. DIETZLER Henry J. Dietzler, 73, formerly of 926A Washington St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lincoln, Nebr. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Dietzler was born Jan. 21, 1887, at Kaukauna, son of the late Joseph and Mary Rusch Dietzler. He married Agnes Leddy at Kaukauna April 1, 1921, and the couple moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Dietzler died Jan. 21, 1951, and in October of this year, Mr. Dietzler moved to Lincoln to make his home with a daughter, Mrs. Robert Mathewson. Mr. Dietzler retired from active employment in 1952 and prior to that had been employed by Aluminum Specialty Co. Surviving in addition to the daughter are a son, Harold of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Maley and Mrs. Ella Kispert, of Green Bay and a granddaughter. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herlad Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 24, 1960 P. 9
FRANK DIRKMAN Frank J. Dirkman, 711 Madison street, died at the Holy Family hospital last evening following a lingering illness. He was employed as a heat treater at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company. He was 50 years of age. The body was taken to the Pfeffer funeral home where it will lie in state from Sunday morning to 8:30 o'clock Tuesday morning where services will be conducted. At 9 o'clock there will be a funeral mass at St. Boniface Catholic church with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl as celebrant, and burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Dirkman was born in the town of Kossuth on May 28, 1895, and had lived in this city since 1925. His wife, the former Viola Peck, whom he wed on August 7, 1923, survives with one brother, Leonard of Washington, D.C.; and five sisters, Mrs. Walter Madigan, Mishicot; Mrs. Anton Krcma, Manitowoc; Mrs. Lillian Massmann, Milwaukee; Mrs. Anna Hermann, Kossuth and Mrs. Louis Zipperer, Whitelaw. At 7 p.m. on Monday the rosary will be recited at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 12, 1946 P.2
FRANZ DIRKMANN From Der Nord Westen, 02 June 1904: Death Fri. from old age debility of Franz Dirkmann at the residence of his daughter here, Mrs. Joseph Molterer. The deceased was born 21 Oct. 1820 on red earth, and came to America in 1850 to settle on a farm in Town Kossuth. He had to deal with all of the difficulties of pioneer life that early settlers faced, and he often told your editors interesting stories about his early life in the Manitowoc County wilderness…. He leaves 4 sons and a daughter. The funeral took place Mon. morning from St. Boniface Church.
THERESIA DIRKMANN From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1901: (Saturday dateline) Death Thurs. here of Mrs. Theresia Dirkmann, wife of Franz Dirkmann, of pneumonia. The deceased, who was 73 yrs. old and has lived in Manitowoc County for 50 yrs., leaves her husband, 4 sons and a daughter. The funeral will be held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
THOMAS DIRKMANN (d. 1907) From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1907: Thomas Dirkmann, who operated a business on Green Bay Road north of Manitowoc, died Monday of dropsy which resulted from an injury to his foot. The deceased, who was 45, leaves a widow and 3 children. The funeral will be held today from St. Boniface Church. (Note: Despite the difference in age in obit and age in cem. entry, this is the same man. He is beside his wife and son Thomas. They are both with him on the 1900 census)
GEORGE A. DOBINSKI George A. Dobinski, age 80, of 3807 Shoto Road, Two Rivers, died on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, 2008, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 29, 1928, in Two Rivers, son of the late Stanley and Antoinette (Marocek) Dobrzynski. George served with the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II. On Feb. 21, 1950, he married the former Catherine G. Duenkel in Grand Rapids, Mich. She preceded him in death on May 5, 1994. George was employed as the executive chef at the Manitowoc Motor Hotel for 26 years. He later was employed with Manitowoc Engineering, and ended his working career as a security guard with the Burger Boat Company. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Kyoko Dobinski; four brothers: Joey, Al, Steve and Edmund; and four sisters and one brother-in-law: Sue, Gertrude, Delores, and Lucy (Francis) Graves. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, until the time of the service at noon. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 11, 2008
MARY DONAHUE From Der Nord Westen, 27 Dec. 1900: Death Fri. of 75-yr. old Mrs. Thomas Donahue from general weakness. The funeral was held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
THOMAS DONAHUE Manitowoc Pilot on Thursday, January 20, 1898: Thomas Donohue of this city died on Friday last aged 81. He was born in Ireland but came to this country when young and enlisted in the army taking part in the Mexican War. When discharged at the close of the war he came west. He stepped aboard the same boat in Buffalo on which Henry Mulholland and family were coming west to enter upon a pioneer life. Donohue had a soldier's land warrant and he accompanied Mulholland to Meeme and entered 80 acres of land in Liberty. This was in 1850. He disposed of his farm a few years ago and has since resided in the city. He was a man of sturdy character, honest and independent. (Although the obituary does not mention survivors, it appears that the surviving children of Thomas Donahue included the following: Mrs. John (Bridget) Shimunok of Milwaukee county; Mrs. James (Sarah) Hall, Mrs. James (Mary Ellen) McGinnis and Mrs. Hugh (Catherine) McGinnis, all of Florence, Snohomish County, Washington; and Mrs. William (Margaret) Sherer, James Donahue, and Alice Donahue (later Mrs. Robert Puls), all of Manitowoc.) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** From Der Nord Westen, 20 Jan. 1898 Thomas Donahue died here at the age of 81 of old age debility. The deceased, who leaves a widow and 11 children, was buried Mon. morning in the Catholic cemetery.
THOMAS F. DONAHUE Thomas Donahue, 81, formerly of 1316 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday at Maple Crest Sanatorium, Whitelaw, where he had been a patient since Aug. 6, 1962. Mr. Donahue was born Jan. 27, 1881, at Osman, son of the late John and Margaret Fitzgerald Donahue. He married Emma Behm at Neva, Wis., Jan 24, 1905. The couple moved to Chicago in 1907 and resided there until 1916, moving to Manitowoc. They celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding in 1956. Mrs. Donahue died March 7, 1958. Before his retirement Mr. Donahue had been employed at Aluminum Specialty. He had been a member of St. Andrew Church Holy Name Society and of the Senior Citizens Club. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Lester Freeman of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Norbert Trost of Watertown, Wis.; four sons, John of Palm Springs, Calif., Eugene of New York City, Patrick with the US Air Force, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Richard of Burbank, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren. A son, Edward, died March 30, 1961. Mr. Donahue was the last in a family of 10, five brothers and four sisters preceding him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 25, 1963
ALBERT DONCHECK Albert A. Doncheck, 74, of 705 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Martin Fox will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Doncheck was born Feb. 6, 1896, at Two Rivers, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Doncheck. He married Amanda M. Lenhardt. She preceded him in death March 7, 1966. They had resided at Two Rivers until 1932, when they moved to Manitowoc. He retired in 1961 after being employed by the Spindler Co. and Rahr's Technical Laboratory. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Catherine) Ruemmele, of Eau Claire; a half-brother, Anton, of Two Rivers; a half-sister, Mrs. Pauline Smongesky, of Palm Beach Calif.; five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 19, 1970
JOHN W. DOOLAN From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1906: J.W. Doolan, a well-known resident of our city where he has lived since 1866, died Friday after several months of illness from a combination of lung and heart disease. The deceased was born 65 years ago in Ireland and came to America as a 2-year old child. His parents settled in Kossuth and the deceased lived there ever since. He served with the 21st Wisconsin Regiment during the Civil War and came back to Manitowoc after his discharge. He is survived by a widow, 7 children, 2 brothers and a sister. The funeral was held Monday from Sacred Heart Church. The local post of the G.A.R., to which Doolan belonged, gave their old comrade the last salute.
PATRICK DOOLAN From the Manitowoc Pilot, 7 July 1870 Suicide - A man by the name of Doolan, brother of our fellow citizen Michael Doolan, Esq., committed suicide on Sunday, by drowning himself in Chloupek's pond in the town of Kossuth. No cause is assigned for the act.
OLIVE DORSCH Mrs. Olive Dorsch, 73, of 1226 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Dorsch, nee Olive Herman, was born Nov. 8, 1899, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Benedict and Walburga Hugh Herman. She was married to Gustave C. Youngwall Jan. 20, 1928 at Chicago. He preceded her in death Sept. 20, 1961. She then was married to Walter Dorsch in August of 1963 at Egg Harbor, Wis. He preceded her in death in October of 1968. She had been employed for a number of years as a teacher at Lakeshore Technical Institude, Manitowoc. Mrs. Dorsch was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Catholic Women's Club, Business and Professional Womens Club, Manitowoc Homemakers, Women's Club of Manitowoc, Elks Auxiliary, St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society and the Senior Citizens. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the Catholic Womens Club, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 20, 1973
ROSELLA DOYLE Rosella C. Doyle, age 90, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died on Sunday morning, April 20, 2008, at St. Mary's Home. The former Rosella Reif was born on Aug. 18, 1917, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Matthew and Rose (Hutterer) Reif. She attended Mishicot schools, and graduated with the class of 1935, from Mishicot High School. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 24, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Marshall St. site. The Rev. Daniel Felton will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Doyle family. Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 2008
KATHERINE DREES MRS. C. DREES DIES TUESDAY 82-Year-Old Woman Was Lifelong Resident of Manitowoc Mrs. Catherine Drees, 82, nee Pfeffer, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Sipnefski, 917 South 12th street. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be made in the Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Drees was born in Manitowoc Nov. 25, 1855. She was married to Peter Drees May 30, 1881. He passed away eight years ago. Mrs. Drees lived in Manitowoc all her life. She was a member of the St. Anne's Society of the St. Boniface church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sipnefski; a sister, Mrs. Anton Wilfer, Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the funeral parlors from 8 o'clock this evening until the time of the services Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 17, 1937 P. 2
PETER DREES PIONEER FIRE FIGHTER OF CITY PASSES Peter Drees Was Member of the First Hook and Ladder Company of Manitowoc. Peter Drees, one of the last survivors of Manitowoc's first organization of fire fighters as a member of the hook and ladder company which fifty years ago afforded the city protection against fire, passed away at the hospital Wednesday at the age of 70 years. Death was due to heart trouble and infirmities. Native of County Mr. Drees was a native of Manitowoc county, born at Cooperstown Jan. 6, 1859 and had spent his entire life here, residing in this city for upward of 50 years. For many years he was engaged in the wagon making and carpenter trades until his retirement some years ago. Priest Who Wedded, to Bury Him On May 31, 1881 Mrs. Drees was married to Catherine Pfeffer in this city, the marriage being the first at which the Rev. Father Piel officiated upon locating here. Rev. Piel will officiate at the funeral of Mr. Drees to be held Saturday morning from the home at 917 So. 12th street, to St. Boniface church at 9 o'clock. Besides his wife, Mr. Drees is survived by one daughter Mrs. Thomas Sepnefsky, this city and by two brothers Paul and Richard at Hays Kansas. One grand daughter also survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 31, 1929 P. 1
GEORGE DRILL GEORGE DRILL DIES AT HOME Was Resident of Manitowoc For Over Half Century George Drill, 72, resident of Manitowoc for half a century, died at his home, 2116 Hamilton street, Sunday at 6 p.m. The body will be removed from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral parlors to the residence at 6:30 p.m., today. Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday at 8:30 a.m., and at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock. The Rev. M.J. Pociecha will officiate and burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Mr. Drill was born in Germany April 18, 1861. He came to Manitowoc 50 years ago, two years after his marriage to Miss Nettie Bury. Survivors are the widow, six sons, Frank, Peter, Ben, Henry, Ted and Stanley Drill, all of this city, five daughters, Mrs. John Osesek, Mrs. Herbert Matte, Mrs. Ed. Podrabsky and Miss Susan Drill of this city and Mrs. Frank Labinski of Milwaukee, one brother, Michael Drill of this city and four brothers and a sister who reside in Germany. There are 22 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, April 3, 1933 P. 2
JOSEPH DRILL Joseph Drill, aged 27, died at the hospital last night aftera (sic) long illness due to stomach trouble. He had been at the hospital for seevral (sic) weeks. He resided at 2116 Hamilton street. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 29, 1916 P.5 ******** (No. 8.-First publication Feb. 8, 1916) Notice to Prove Will and Notice to Creditors. STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBATE. In re estate of Joseph Drill, deceased. Notice is hereby given, that at the general term of said court to be held on the first Tuesday (being the 7th day) of March, A.D., 1916, at the court house in the city of Manitowoc, county of Manitowoc, and state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application of Wenzel C. Kadow to admit to probate the last will and testament of Joseph Drill, late of the city of Manitowoc, 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 2nd Tuesday, (being the 13th day) of June, A.D., 1916, there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Joseph Drill, 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 13th day of June, A.D., 1916, or be barred. Dated Feb. 7, 1916. By the court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 23, 1916 P.6
ALFRED DROST From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1905: Alfred Drost died Mon. from consumption. The deceased had been ill with the disease for about 6 mos., … but it suddenly took a turn for the worst on Sat. On Mon. they wanted to take him to the hospital where he could be better cared for, but he died even as the transport was being arranged. Alfred Drost was born 08 Apr. 1860 in Wesel, Rhineland, and in 1875 came to America with his parents. The family settled in Manitowoc and it was here the deceased has always lived. As a result of a childhood disease he had completely lost his hearing. 22 yrs. ago, together with his father Henry Drost, he established a box factory here which under his direction, grew straight upward and is still operated by H. Drost & Sons. In addition to his sorrowing father, he leaves a brother and a sister. His mother died a few years ago. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church.
CHRISTINA DROST From Der Nord Westen, 17 July 1902: Death Tues., following a long illness, of 72-yr. old Mrs. Henry Drost in her residence at 1213 South Main St. The deceased, wife of Mr. Henry Drost, the well-known operator of the box and carton factory on 9th St., came to Manitowoc with her husband 27 yrs. ago and has lived here ever since. For many years she operated a successful cleaning shop on Jay St. and was well known and highly thought of in the city of Manitowoc and its environs. In addition to her sorrowing husband, she is survived by 2 sons and a daughter. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the Catholic Church.
FRANK DRYLL Frank P. Drill, 78, of 1516 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus Koszarek will officite and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Drill was born Jan. 20, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and Michalena Dialik Drill. He attended Manitowoc shools and was employed at Allis Chalmeers Mfg. Co., Milwaukee until retiring to Manitowoc in 1963. Survivors include a brother, Aloyis, of Manitowoc and two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Jennie) Wilfer and Estelle Drill, of Manitowoc. Two brothers preceded him in death. There will be no visitation. Mr. Harry J. Bergner is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. February 8, 1975 P. 10 ******** (Frank Drill/Jan 20 1897/Feb 1975/SSDI)
ERNEST DUEBNER Funeral services for Ernest C. Duebner, 74, of 1024 S. 10th St. who died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 9:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark Schmitt officiated and burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alvin Kuffel, Arley Scherer, Orville Simonar, Robert Thielen and Harold and Dallas Duebner. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, June 21, 1958
ANTHONY V. DUFEK
Anthony V. Dufek, age 83, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, April 13, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer and the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659. He was born April 5, 1921, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Lillian Krcma Dufek. Tony was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1939. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from July 22, 1942 to March 15, 1946. He served as a 2nd lieutenant overseas in Europe, England, France, Belgium and Germany, receiving four bronze battle stars. On Dec. 27, 1943, he married the former Elaine E. Klackner at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1993. Tony was employed at Chicago & Northwestern Railroad from 1946 to 1973. He then became mayor for the city of Manitowoc from 1973 to 1989. He was a member of the Manitowoc School Board of Education from 1986 to 2001 and was past chairman and member of the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors from 1966 to 1973 and from 1990 to 2004, serving as chairman from 1970 to 1973. Tony was author of the weekly Lakeshore Update, which was published in The Lakeshore Chronicle beginning in 1989. He also produced a radio show called Lakeshore Comments, which aired on WCUB for 30 years. He was also a member of the Manitowoc 4th degree Knights of Columbus, Elks BPOE #687, Eagles Aerie #706, VFW Otto Oas Post #659, American Legion Drews Bleser Post #88 and the AMVETS Post #99. Survivors include his wife: Elaine Dufek, Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-in-law: two grandchildren: and a brother and sister-in-law. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by two infant children: Mary Margaret and Daniel Anthony; and three sisters and a brother-in-law: Mary Ann and Jack Irving, Mildred Dufek and Margaret Dufek. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. this Friday (TONIGHT), where a prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. The family will also greet relatives and friends Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Roncalli High School, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 2004
ELAINE DUFEK Elaine E. Dufek, age 85, formerly of 546 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died on Thursday morning, April 17, 2008, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Sept. 10, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Arthur and Isabel (Wiesner) Klackner. Elaine was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1940. On Dec. 27, 1943, she married Anthony V. Dufek at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in 2003. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2004. Elaine was a former member of St. Paul Catholic Church and the Christian Women. She is presently a member of the Catholic Women's Club, Daughters of Isabella and St. Francis of Assisi. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by two infant children: Mary Margaret and Daniel Anthony; three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law: Mary Ann and Jack Irving; Mildred Dufek; and Margaret Dufek; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Anton and Lillian Dufek. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2008. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 6 p.m., led by Deacon Al Boeldt. Friends may also call on Monday morning, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Elaine's name. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for the care extended to Elaine. Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 2008
GEORGE DUSOLD From Der Nord Westen, 14 Apr. 1904: George Dusold died Mon. noon. The death of the old gentleman occurred quite suddenly as he had been seen just a few days ago meandering about the streets of our city, but he fell ill with bronchitis on Fri. which quickly turned into pneumonia. He died on Mon. after lying unconscious with a fever for many hours. George Dusold was born 20 Jan. 1817 in Roschlaub, Bavaria. He came to America in 1845 and settled in Manitowoc Rapids, at that time our county seat. In 1846 he married Anna Wolf in Milwaukee and soon moved to Manitowoc where he has lived ever since. He established a guest house here on the south side when it was just a wilderness and contained only a half dozen residences. He also worked as a shoemaker which he had learned in Germany. He was naturalized in 1850 following his Declaration of Intent to become a citizen in 1846. His naturalization document is dated 07 Oct. 1850 and is signed by P.P. Smith, the then Court Clerk. His life partner died in 1897. There were 12 children and Mr. Dusold is survived by 9 of them, namely, Mrs. M. Pankratz here, Mrs. W. Schultz in Ozaukee County, and Mrs. P. Riederer, August, Alex, George, Lhelm, Edward and Oliver. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church.
JOSEPH DUSOLD SOMETIMES PEACE IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN WAR Jos. Dusold Escapes “Greasers” Only to be Victim At Home To have escaped the greasers on the border only to come home and shoot himself, was the experience of Private Joseph Dusold of Co. H., who yesterday was cleaning a pistol that he didn’t know was loaded and the weapon was discharged, the bullet passing through the fleshy part of his neck/back (can’t read which). The wound while decidedly painful is not of very serious character. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 08, 1917, Page 1 (Note: This is the only Joseph Dusold in the cems.)
HELEN DUVENECK Helen M. Duveneck, age 88, formerly of 3819 Clover Rd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, September 30, 1998, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 1998, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. She was born July 20, 1910, in Newton, daughter of the late John and Antonia Murzyn Kadow. On July 20, 1926, she married Ulrich Duveneck at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 20, 1976. He preceded her in death June 28, 1987. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, four great- great-grandchildren, and two sisters. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by four brothers, four sisters and a great granddaughter, Tracie Ann Nack. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5-8 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon William Klein. The family extends a special thank you to Fr. Tom, the nurses and staff at St. Mary's Home, for the wonderful care that was given to Helen. Herald Times Reporter, October 2, 1998 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ROBERT C. DUVENECK
Robert C. Duveneck, age 65, died early Friday morning, October 22, 1999, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 25, 1999, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M., with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born September 21, 1934, in Manitowoc, son of the late Ulrich and Helen Kadow Duveneck. Bob attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School and then entered the United States Army where he received his G.E.D. On May 20, 1982, he married the former Luanne Rugowski in Manitowoc. Bob was employed as a police officer with the city of Manitowoc for 27 years, retiring with the rank of Sergeant in 1993. He was a life member of the Manitowoc Gun Club and a past member of the Ducks Unlimited. Survivors include his wife, four daughters and sons-in-law, one son and his special friend, six granchildren, one brother and sister-in-law, two sisters and brothers-in-law. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Sr. Renee. Herald Times Reporter, October 23, 1999 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
