CALVARY CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ESTHER SHALLUE

Mrs. Thomas (Esther) Shallue, 67, of 827 S. 19th St. Manitowoc, 
died Wednesday, December 17, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral 
home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Ronald P. Reimer will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial 
and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Shallue, nee Esther Theresa Wicihowski was born May, 16 1919, 
at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Rose Jagodinsky 
Wicihowski. She was married to Thomas D. Shallue, November 22, 1941 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Shallue was a member 
of Adoration Society of St. Paul Catholic Church and Veterans of 
Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Eileen and Lucille, 
a son, Thomas Jr., a daughter-in-law, Judith Shallue, a son-in-law, 
Reginald Monka, three brothers, Florian, Joseph, and Alex and a 
sister, Elaine. 
Friends may call Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Friday, where a rosary service will be 4:30 p.m. by Adoration 
Society of St. Paul Catholic Church and a prayer service will be 
8 p.m. by Deacon Phillip Andrastek. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec 17 1986


JOHN SHALLUE

John J. Shallue Sr., 64, of 1623 Iris Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening 
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel Gilsdorf 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Shallue was born March 28, 1905, in Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late James and Elizabeth Peppard Shallue. He was employed by the 
Manitowoc County Highway Dept., retiring in 1968. He married Loretta Kozlovsky 
Jan. 11, 1941, at Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a son; three daughters (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); and three brothers, Thomas and Warren, of Manitowoc and Edwin, of 
New Holstein.
Friends may call at the funeral home where a memorial service will be at 7:30 
o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 16, 1970


ALVINA M. SHANAHAN

Alvina M. Shanahan, 83, a resident of Fieldcrest Manor, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
April 28, 1998 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 1, 1998 at St. Paul Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Ronald Reimer, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Alvina was born March 11, 1915 in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Frank and Ida Heinzen Schwoerer. Alvina attended St. Gregory Catholic 
Grade School in St. Nazianz.
On June 20, 1939, she married Clement J. Shanahan at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 
St. Nazianz. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1984. Alvina resided on the family 
farm in the Town of Liberty, before moving to Manitowoc in 1956. She was a member 
of St. Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, Hugo and Marjorie Schwoerer, 
Sheboygan and Norbert Schwoerer, Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sylvia 
and Ralph Meyer, Kiel and Rita Muehlbauer, Kiel; special friends (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She 
was preceded in death by three brothers.
Friends may call at St. Paul Catholic Church from 10 a.m., Friday, until the time of 
services at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is asssting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the 
second and fifth floors of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the special care 
Alvina received.
The Sheboygan Press  April 30, 1998


CLEMENT J. SHANAHAN

Clement J. Shanahan, 77, of 3503 Forest Circle, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
He was born Jan. 6, 1907, in the Town of Liberty (Manitowoc County), a 
son of the late James and Theresa Hoban Shanahan.
On June 20, 1939, he and Alvina M. Schwoerer were married at St. Gregory 
Catholic Church, St. Nazianz.
They resided in the Town of Liberty until 1956 when they moved to Manitowoc.
Mr. Shanahan owned and operated a farm in the Town of Liberty for many years, 
then worked for the Manitowoc County Highway Department until retiring in 
1971.
He was a member of the Perpetual Adoration Society of St. Paul Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc.
Surviving is his wife. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Richard Klingeisen celebrant, following family rites at 10:30 a.m. 
at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Unknown Paper  July 8, 1984


EDWARD A. SHERIDAN

Edward A. Sheridan, 81, of 813A South 15th street, died this morning at 
the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred 
Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Sheridan was born in 1866 in Scott county, Ontario, Canada. He went to 
Hibbing, Minn., at the age of 19, and also worked in southern Michigan 
before moving to Calumet, Mich., in 1898. In Calumet he held the positon of 
stationary engineer of the Calumet and Hecla Copper mining company for 22 
years. He came to Manitowoc in 1920 and worked at the Aluminum Goods for 20 
years. He retired seven years agao.
In 1900 he married Clara Seifert at Dollar Bay, Mich. She survives with 
three sons, Edward J. of San Francisco and Albert F. and Lawrence W. of 
Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Roy Shomperien of Milwaukee, Mrs. Stanley 
Kochrosky of Chicago and Mrs. Ralph Granzow of Manitowoc; eight grandhcildren; 
one brother, William in Ontario; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Lawler of 
Ontario and Miss Mario of Winnipeg, Canada.
The body will lie in state from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the funeral 
Saturday. Members of the Holy Name society will recite the rosary at 7 p.m. 
Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1948 P. 2


LAVERNE L. SHOULAK

Miss LaVerne Shoulak, 17, of 1208 South 10th street, died this morning 
following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic church, The Rev. Alfred 
Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Miss Shoulak was born March 16, 1930, in Manitowoc. She attended St. 
Boniface shcool and was a junior at Lincoln high school. She was a 
member of the Young Ladies sodality at St. Boniface church.
Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Shoulak; maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Mary Riederer; two brothers, and a sister (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.), at home.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday, 
and the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, March 21, 1947 P. 2


MARIE C. SHOULAK

Mrs. Marie C. Shoulak, 66, of 1044 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Shoulak, nee Marie C. Riederer, as born April 23, 1905, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late John and Mary Franz Riederer. She was married to 
Harvey G. Shoulak, Sept. 28, 1926, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
Aug. 31, 1964.
Survivors include two sons, a daughter, a brother, Joseph E., of Manitowoc 
and nine grandchildren. A daughter, two brothers and a granddaughter preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 8, 1971


ELIZABETH SIELSKI

Mrs. Elizabeth Sielski, 82, of 622 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sielski, nee Elizabeth Powalisz, was born June 16, 1889, at Filer City, 
Mich., daughter of the late John and Antonia Suida Powalisz. She was married 
to Michael Sielski in 1912 at Manistee, Mich. Her husband preceded her in 
death in June of 1960. Mrs. Sielski was a member of the Rosary and Altar 
Society of St. Mary Church.
Survivors include two sons, Claude and Benjamin of Manitowoc, a brother, Ted 
Briske of Detroit, three sisters, Mrs. Clara Kilbourn and Mrs. Katherine 
Hughinski of Detroit and Mrs. Tess Gorney of Manistee, seven grandchildren 
and nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a Rosary will 
be recited at 3:30 p.m. by members of the Rosary and Altar Society. A second 
Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Father Koszarek.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 29, 1971


ISABELLE M. SIGMUND

Isabelle M. Sigmund, age 99, who for the past 13 years was 
a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, went home to her 
Lord early on Monday morning, March 24, 2008, in the loving 
company of her niece, Marlene Christensen. 
Isabelle was born on Feb. 6, 1909, in the town of Sharon, 
Portage County, to the late O'Nufrey and Rosalia (Wanta) 
Kruzicki, and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School 
in Polonia. She moved to Manitowoc as a young woman, and 
married John Sigmund on July 2, 1941, at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. John preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 
1982. Isabelle worked at the Manitowoc Tinsel factory for 
many years and also at Color Craft Printers in Manitowoc. 
She enjoyed singing; gardening; traveling to Florida; and 
playing sheepshead and bingo. Isabelle was a longtime member 
of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and a life member of the 
former St. Mary's Rosary Society. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in 
death by three brothers; nine sisters; one half sister; two 
stepbrothers; five stepsisters; and many nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 
March 26, 2008 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Marshall Site. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Gerald Foley, with entombment to follow at Calvary Chapel 
Mausoleum, Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi-Marshall Site after 
11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, until the time of Mass 
at 1:30 p.m. There will be no visitation this evening. 
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Home Building Fund or 
St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Marshall Site. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is 
assisting the Sigmund family with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to 
the staff of St. Mary's Home, especially the nurses of 
center-three, for their loving and compassionate care shown 
to Isabelle. 
Isabelle loved all of her many nieces and nephews. She will 
long be remembered in our hearts. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 25, 2008 


LEONARD SIGMUND

Mr. and Mrs. John Sigmund, So. Seventeenth street are mourning the 
death of their infant son, Leonard. The child was five months old. 
Burial will be held tomorrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 14, 1915, Page 3


THERESA SIGMUND

Mrs. John Sigmund, 1340 South Seventeenth street, died yesterday of 
influenza, aged 26 years. The deceased was born in the town of Newton, 
May 22, 1892. Her maiden name was Miss Theresa Loritz. A husband and 
three small children survive. Burial will take place Friday morning 
at 9 am from the St. Boniface church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 14, 1918, Page 4


BARBARA SIMMER

DEATH OF RAPIDS WOMAN TAKES ONE OF OLDEST CO. SETTLERS
MRS. JOHN SIMMER CAME HERE IN 1853 AND HAD MADE HER HOME AT 
RAPIDS FOR SIXTY 2 YRS. DIES SEATED IN CHAIR
Seated in her chair at her home in Rapids last night, Mrs. John Simmer, 
one of the oldest settlers of the county, peacefully passed to her rest, 
the end coming without warning, due to heart failure. When members of 
the family found Mrs. Simmer she was at rest.
Mrs. Simmer had been a resident of Manitowoc county since 1852, sixty-two 
years, having come here as a girl at 7 years. She was born in Germany 
Dec. 8, 1846 and was married in 1869 to Mr. Simmer, the marriage being 
celebrated at Rapids in what is now the oldest church in the county. The 
couple have resided at Rapids since.
The mother of thirteen children, only five, with her aged husband survive 
Mrs. Simmer, being John Simmer, this city, Mrs. C. Gunder of Wausau, Mrs. 
Herman Kugler, Mrs. Jos. Vanzon, Mrs. John Nuhs, of Rapids. Twenty grand-
children and one great grandchild also survive.
Mrs. Simmer was held in esteem by a large circle of friends and was widely 
known. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 from St. Boniface 
church in this city, with interrment (sic) at Calvary.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 22, 1916 P.8
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Funeral services for the late Mrs. John Simmer of Rapids were held today. 
Mrs. Simmer died suddenly from an attack of heart failure while seated in 
a chair at her home. Members of the family were in the room with her and 
hastened to her aid but nothing could be done for her. She was a pioneer 
resident of the county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 25, 1916 P.8
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Death entered the home of John Simmer Friday evening and took from 
their midst a loving wife and mother. Death came as a merciful relief 
to relieve her of many months of suffering. She was patiently waiting 
the summons to go. She was 69 years of age. Surviving her are her 
husband, one son, William of Manitowoc; and four daughters, Mrs. Con 
Gunder of Wausau, and Mrs. Herman Kugler, Mrs. Jos. Van Zon and Mrs. 
John Nuhs of Rapids. The funeral was held Tuesday morning with services 
at St. Boniface Catholic church and interment at Calvery cemetery. 
Those from out of town who were here to attend the funeral were Mrs. J. 
Preiger and son, Jos. Prieger (sic), Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kraer, Mrs. John 
Hoffman and Jos. Kraer of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Deahr and children, 
Mrs. Jos. Reinhart, Two Rivers; Mrs. Con Gunder of Wausau.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Jan. 27, 1916 P.5
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(NOTE:
I have some details that may be added to the entry for "BARBARA SIMMER" in
the Calvary Cemetery (#43) section.
These refer to the people in the last paragraph, who attended the funeral
from out of town (".Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kraer, Mrs. John Hofmann and Jos.
Kraer of Chicago).
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kraer", must be Franklin (1872-1939) and Maggie Rickett
Kreer (? - 1937). "Mrs. John Hoffman" must be Eva Kreer Hofmann
(1868-1941), my great grandmother. Joseph Kreer (1848-1921) may have
attended, with his children Frank and Eva , but he would have been
68 years old in 1916.  Possibly, Joseph Kreer Jr. (1878-1956) attended 
with his brother and sister. If the obituary referred to "Mrs. John.." and
(Mrs.) "Jos.", Joe Junior's wife, Sadie H. Oimette(sp?) Kreer may have been
in Manitowoc. All of these people lived in Chicago in 1916.
Mrs. Joseph Kreer Sr., Anna Simmer Kreer (1845-1914), could not have
attended.  She was probably a sister of Barbara's husband, John Simmer,
considering the closeness of their birth dates, and four of the Chicago
Kreers in attendance at Barbara Simmer's Manitowoc funeral.)
(Note from researcher/see contributors page)Tom Dorsey



DOROTHY SIMMER

Dorothy F. Simmer, age 81, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care 
Center, Manitowoc, died on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, surrounded by 
her family. 
She was born on July 10, 1926, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Herrman and Ceclia (Mankoske) Carl. On July 29, 1950, she married 
Kenneth R. Simmer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He preceded her 
in death in July of 2000. Dorothy was employed with Mirro Aluminum 
Company until her retirement. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed 
spending time with her grandchildren and traveling. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: 
Richard and Shirley Liest. 
Dorothy has been cremated, and graveside services will be held at 
10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
where she will be laid to rest. 
The family will greet relatives and friends for a memorial 
visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 5, 2008 


JOHN SIMMER

LAST OF CIVIL WAR VETERANS AT RAPIDS DIES
Taps have sounded for the last surviving civil war veteran at Rapids, 
the death of John simmer, pioneer resident of the county, occuring 
there last night, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Herman Kugler. 
Mr. Simmer was 78 years of age.
Born in Germany July 30, 1844, Mr. Simmer came here in his boyhood and 
at the age of 18 enlisted with the Fifteenth Wisconsin infantry, being 
a member of Co. F, and served three years and three months during the 
war. Returning here he had since made his home in the county for years 
conducting a business at Rapids. For years he had lived a retired life.
Mr. Simmer is survived by five children, Mrs. Conrad Gunter, Wausau, 
Mrs. Herman Kugler and Mrs. John Nuhs, Rapids; Mrs. Joseph Van Zon and 
William simmer, this city. One sister, Mrs. August Preusser of Chicago 
also survives. Mr. Simmer's wife preceded him in death six years ago.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 from St. Paul's Catholic 
church with interment at Calvary.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 15, 1922 P.1


GEORGE SIMMET

TO AWAIT THE FINAL TRUMPET - SIMMET
Weary months of suffering came to an end for George Simmet Friday 
evening at 6 o’clock, when, at the home of his brother, Anton Simmet, 
South Twelfth street, he responded to the final summons and passed to 
his eternal rest. Death was due to consumption, although of late the 
deceased had suffered from dropsy. 
Decedent was born in Germany January 21, 1865 and for a number of 
years has been a resident of this city. His health began to fail 
several years ago and in 1897 he visited Europe and the scene of his 
birth, in the hope that he might be benefited. But the seal of death 
was on his brow even then, and he returned only to fail more rapidly 
until the end came Friday. He was a man highly respected by all who 
knew him. His parents are residents of this city. The funeral will be 
held from St. Boniface church at 9 o’clock Monday morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1900, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1900:
Death Fri. of Geo. Simmet in the home of his brother Anton Simmet. 
He had suffered from consumption which turned to dropsy. The deceased, 
whose parents still live in Germany, was born 21 Jan. 1865. He has two 
brothers living here, the above mentioned Anton and the other is Louis 
Simmet. The funeral took place Mon. from the Catholic Church.
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(NOTE: His brother Anton is in this cemetery. This is probably where
his entry belongs)


JOSEPH C. SIMONEAU

Joseph C. Simoneau, 79, of 1114 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Simoneau was born Nov. 6, 1891, at Two Rivers, son of the late Charles 
and Emily St.Pierre Simoneau. He had been employed as chief dredging engineer 
in Ohio for the Two Rivers Dredging and Dock Company. He married Clara 
McKonner June 17, 1914, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple 
resided in Ohio until 1934 when they returned to Manitowoc. Later he was 
employed as an engineer for Rahr Malting Co. until his retirement in 1959. Mr. 
Simoneau was a member of Holy Innocents Church.
Survivors include his wife, two brothers, Albert of Two Rivers and Edward of 
Los Angeles, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday where a vigil service 
will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1971


ALEX SINGER

Alex Singer, 70, of 1022 South 19th street, died early today at the Holy 
Family hospital after a week's illness.
Private funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Leschke 
Funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body will not be 
shown.
Mr. Singer was born in 1869 in the town of Franklin and moved to the city 
45 years ago. He was a section foreman for the Soo Line, and retired about 
10 years ago.
He married Blanche Michniski 49 years ago and Mrs. Singer died 15 years ago.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. John Maples, Mrs. Leo Huske and Mrs. 
Charles J. Tekalsky of this city; one son, Anton Singer of this city; two 
brothers, John Singer of Manitowoc and Jospeph Singer of Fremont, Nebraska; 
two sisters, Mrs. Ann Warner of Fremont and Mrs. Walter Musil of Stites, 
Idaho; and 13 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 28, 1940 P. 2


JOHN SINGER  (d. 1918)

TWO MANITOWOC COUNTY BOYS HAVE MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR COUNTRY—GIVE UP LIFE
Name of Sergt. John Singer, Who Left Here With Co. H., in Casualty Lists, 
Death Due to Disease—Joseph Svoboda Dies Over There And News Received
Two more Manitowoc County boys have made the supreme sacrifice for 
their country—given their lives. The name of Sergeant John Singer of 
this city appears in the casualty lists forwarded from “over there” 
by General Pershing on Saturday and confirmation of the death of the 
Manitowoc boy was contained in messages received from the war department 
by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Singer, the same day. 
Simultaneously with the news of the death of Serg. Singer, Mrs. Anna 
Swoboda who has been spending the winter at Huntington, W. Va., arrived 
here and brought the news of the death of her son, Joseph Swoboda, who 
was a member of the U.S. regulars, Swoboda’s death occurred some time 
ago and his mother was notified at Huntington where she was staying. 
It is presumed he was killed in action. 
News of the death of Sergt. Singer spread over the city Saturday night 
and caused sorrow to a large circle of friends. He was with Co. H in 
the border campaign and later left here with the command when it was 
mobilized at Camp Douglas preparatory to being sent to the European 
front. Singer’s death was due to pleuro-pneumonia and occurred at one 
of the base hospitals in France. No other details are known. Mr. Singer 
is one of the first Manitowoc boys to die “over there” and while he was 
not killed in active battle his memory will be revered, none the less as 
one of the brave heroes of the nation. Familiarly known as “Happy Jack” 
the local soldier boy was one of the most popular in his command. 
Previous to his enlistment and departure he had been employed with the 
Rathsack Sons’ Co. in this city. During the time Co. H was on the Mexican 
border, he was an assistant to the cook of the company and a brother, 
Alex Singer, left here with the command as a cook. It is not expected 
that the body of the Manitowoc boy will be sent home for burial at this 
time. His parents reside on Columbus street. Sensational rumors were 
circulated Saturday night that six Co. H boys had met death in the battle 
on the western front bu the reports are untrue, as it is not believed 
that Co. H has yet reached the firing line.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 01, 1918, Page 1


THOMAS SIPNEFSKI

Thomas J. Sipnefski, 71, of 917 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Sipnefski was born July 14, 1901, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Joseph and Antoinette Budnik Sipnefski. He attended St. Mary parochial 
School. He married Clara M. Dress Sept. 23, 1924, at Manitowoc. He had 
been employed by the City of Manitowoc as the Tenth Street bridge tender, 
retiring in September, 1966. Prior to that he had been employed by Mirro 
Aluminum Co. for 30 years. He was a member of the Manitowoc Senior 
Citizens.
Survivors include his wife, a son, and a daughter, a brother, Albert, of 
Muskegon, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Knoble, of Menomonie, Wis. 
and Mrs. Ella Naus and Miss Augusta Sipnefski, of Milwaukee; five grand-
children and a great grandchild. Five brothers and a sister preceded him 
in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a 
Wake service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 13, 1972


JULIA SLADKY

Mrs. Frank Sladky, 70, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Saturday at Holy
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic
Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial
will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Julia Stanzel was born Jan. 27, 1890, in the Town of 
Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Alex and Fedis 
Bonk Stanzel. She attended Kossuth schools and June 4, 1912, was 
married to Frank Sladky at Francis Creek, establishing residence 
at Shoto.
Mrs. Sladky is a past president of School Section Homemakers Club
of which she was a member 25 years, a member of St. Ann Alter
Society of the church and a member of the Bee Keepers Assn.
Surviving are the husband, three brothers, Edward and Sylvester
of Manitowoc and Emil of Rochester, N.Y.; and five sisters, Mrs.
Ernst Lange of Pomona, Calif., Mrs. Lillian Fagan, Mrs. Ben Weina
and Mrs. Edward Rosinsky of Manitowoc and Mrs. Rose Dempsky of
Racine.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 08, 1960 page 13


LORENZ SMAZAL

Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1884:
Mr. Lorenz Schmazal(sic) died on Sun. 25 May. 
He was 100 years and 19 days old.


JOSEPH SMAZEL  (d. 1915)

OUT OF WORK, DESPONDENT, WEST SIDE YOUTH ENDS HIS LIFE WITH CARBOLIC ACID
JOSEPH SMAZEL, 22, SON OF WIDOWED MOTHER, RETURNS HOME AT 3 THIS MORNING, 
DRINKS DEADLY POTION AND FOUND DEAD BY MOTHER WHO HEARD BODY FALL TO FLOOR
HAD BEEN EMPLLOYEE OF REISS CO. WHERE DEAD FATHER WAS FOREMAN
Out of work, ill, and despondent, Joseph Smazel, a west side youth of 22, 
decided that life was not worth the living and at his home on Clark street 
early this morning, committed suicide by poison. The dead body was found on 
the floor of the home by the boy’s widowed mother who had heard a fall and 
left her bed to investigate. Physicians who were summoned said that death 
had resulted in a few seconds. 
Carbolic acid was the potion which ended the life of Smazel, who was but 22 
years of age. An opened bottle, which contained the poison was found gripped 
in the man’s hand, evidence of the manner of death and the mouth and lips 
were burned by the acid. Smazel, who had informed his mother last night that 
he intended to go to Milwaukee today, returned home after 2 o’clock this 
morning and is said to have visited the basement where it is believed he 
consumed the fatal potion. He had made his way upstairs again when he was 
overcome and fell to the floor near the outer door. Whether he intended to 
again attempt to leave the house is not known. 
The family had retired several hours before the return of the son but Mrs. 
Smazel heard him enter the home and a few minutes later when she heard the 
fall of a heavy body, rushed from her room to investigate, anticipating that 
her son might have suffered a sudden serious illness. Reaching the room where 
the youth had been, she was horrified to see the body on the floor and ? to 
arouse the fallen man, she hurriedly summoned a physician. Not until the 
physician pronounced the youth dead did the mother realize the situation, 
having believed all the time that her boy was unconscious from illness. 
Smazel, who was a son of the late Joseph Smazel, whose death occurred at a 
sanatorium in Colorado a year ago, had been employed at the docks of the 
Reiss Coal Company, where his father was for years foreman until forced by 
ill health to give up his work. The young man had been at work at the docks 
as a hoister up to three weeks ago but had asked for leave because of 
feeling ill he said. He returned to the docks Friday to again resume work 
but was told to report on Monday. He failed to return Monday morning and 
did not report yesterday. He had declared his intention of leaving for 
Milwaukee this morning. 
According to friends Smazel was about town last evening and was in his usual 
spirits, having given no intimation of his intended departure or that he 
contemplated ending his life. It is believed, however, that the boy had 
planned his death and had purchased the poison with that intent earlier 
in the day. Smazel made his home with his widowed mother and a sister at 
2107 Clark street. A note, the contents of which the family did not care 
to make public, was left by the unfortunate young man. It is said that the 
missive made reference to one or two fellow employees at the Reiss docks 
and to his work. 
Smazel was not dismissed from his position at the Reiss docks but had asked 
to be permitted to lay off for a time. Funeral announcement has not been 
made. No inquest will be held.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 08, 1915, Page 1
*********
The funeral of the late Joseph Smazel will be held from the house on Clark 
street tomorrow afternoon and will be under auspices of the local lodge of 
Moose of which he was a member.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 11, 1915
*********
The Reiss employees paid a very pretty tribute to the memory of the late 
Joseph Smazel, when they marched in a body at the funeral. The Reiss docks 
closed down Saturday afternoon for the funeral, Mr. Smazel having formerly 
been employed at the docks.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 13, 1915, Page 2


JOSEPHINE SMAZEL

Mrs. Josephine Smazel, 89, of 2212 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since Dec. 19.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Officiating at the solemn requiem 
high Mass will be the Revs. Clement P. Kern as celebrant, Richard Heymen as 
deacon and Allan Walt as sub-deacon. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
The former Josephine Franz was born in Germany Dec. 13, 1870, daughter of the 
late John and Agnes Decker Franz. She came to the United States as a young girl 
with her parents, who settled at Manitowoc. She was married May 10, 1892, to 
Wenzel Smazel. He died May 5, 1950. Mrs. Smazel was a charter member of Christian 
Mothers Society of St. Paul Catholic Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Miss Agnes Smazel with whom Mrs. Smazel made her home; 
a brother, Clement Franz of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Albert Schipper of Manitowoc 
and several nieces and nephews. Five brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1960


KATHERINE SMAZEL

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. SMAZL(sic), LIFE LONG RESIDENT
Decedent Was 63 And Made Home In City Since She Was 7 Years of Age
Mrs. Katherine Smazl, widow of the late Wenzel Smazl, died at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Zych, 1318? Marshall street, this morning, 
death being due to heart affection. She had been ill for some time. 
Decedent was 63 years of age, born in Bohemia March 27, 1854 and had 
been a resident here since she was seven years of age. Two daughters, 
Mrs. Zych, this city and Mrs. M. Muhowsky, Clover and three sons, 
Charles of Chief, Mich.; Frank of Butte, Mont., and William of this 
city survive. Thirteen grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be 
held Thursday morning from St. Boniface church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 02, 1917, Page 8


WENZEL SMAZEL

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1907: 
Blacksmith Wenzel Smazal(sic) of Town Newton died yesterday morning at age 60.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from St. Boniface Church.


WILLIAM SMAZEL

William Smazel, 72, retired founder and former head of the Manitowoc 
Guernsey Dairy Co., died early Wednesday evening at his home at 1716 
Marshal St., Manitowoc, following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. 
Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
He was born April 28, 1886, in Manitowoc, son of the late Wenzel and 
Katherine Oswald Smazel, and was a resident of Manitowoc all his life. 
He married the former Anna Poh in Manitowoc in 1904 and was the founder 
and operator of the Manitowoc Guernsey Dairy co. He retired from business 
16 years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Boniface 
Church and of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Survivors include his wife; a sister, Mrs. Albert ?ych of Manitowoc and 
a granddaughter. A son, Raymond, preceded him in death in 1935.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 12, 1958 P. 23


ESTHER M. SMITH

Mrs. Esther M. Smith, 71, of 901A Washington St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leander 
Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Smith, nee Esther M. Schreihart, was born Sept. 19, 1900, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late J.P. and Christina Proell Schreihart. She was a 
graduate of Milwaukee State Teachers College. She was owner and operator of 
Kiddie Klothes Shop, Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic 
Church, St. Ann Society and Altrusa Club. Her husband, L. E. Smith, preceded 
her in death.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Viola Pfeffer and Miss Clara Schreihart, 
of Manitowoc, nieces and nephews. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where wake 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 17,  1972


EUGENE SMITH

Eugene P. Smith, 71, of 702 South 22nd street, retired North Western 
road telegraph operator died Tuesday following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the home and at 
9 o'clock at the St. Paul Catholic church, the Rev. Martin Jackels 
officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
He was born at Chilton in 1877 and came to this city in 1905. He 
served as a telegraph operator for the railroad for 45 years, retiring 
five years ago. In 1914 he married Miss Matilda Kelley. He was a member 
of the Holy Name society and an honorary member of the Knights of 
Columbus.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Philip and Harold of this city; 
brother, John of Centrain, Wash.; sister, Mrs. John VanGroll of Maribel; 
and a grandchild.
The body was removed to the home from the Pfeffer funeral home late 
today and may be viewed there. The rosary will be recited at the Smith 
home at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, August 10, 1949 P. 2


BABY DAU. SOBIECH

FATHER RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL WHERE SON DIED TO FIND HIS TWO WEEKS 
OLD DAUGHTER ALSO DEAD
Misfortune has surely filled the home of Xavier Sobiech, 1512 Madison 
street with sorrow. Two weeks ago their son Theodore was taken ill with 
influenza and died being buried a week ago Monday. Last night their son 
John, 25, died at the Holy Family hospital of influenza. The father and 
a sister were at his bedside when he passed away. Returning to their home 
with the sad tidings, the father found that his two weeks old daughter 
had passed away while he was at the hospital. Influenza was the cause of 
all the deaths. One son, Michael, is in France. There are the parents, 
four sons and four daughters surviving in the Sobiech family. Funeral 
arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 07, 1918, Page 4


JOHN SOBIECH

FATHER RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL WHERE SON DIED TO FIND HIS TWO WEEKS 
OLD DAUGHTER ALSO DEAD
Misfortune has surely filled the home of Xavier Sobiech, 1512 Madison 
street with sorrow. Two weeks ago their son Theodore was taken ill with 
influenza and died being buried a week ago Monday. Last night their son 
John, 25, died at the Holy Family hospital of influenza. The father and 
a sister were at his bedside when he passed away. Returning to their home 
with the sad tidings, the father found that his two weeks old daughter 
had passed away while he was at the hospital. Influenza was the cause of 
all the deaths. One son, Michael, is in France. There are the parents, 
four sons and four daughters surviving in the Sobiech family. Funeral 
arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 07, 1918, Page 4


THEODORE SOBIECH

Theo. Sobiech, 28 years of age, 1512 Madison street, died on Saturday 
of pneumonia. The deceased was a son of Xavier Sobiech. Burial took 
place from the house today.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 28, 1918, Page 2


XAVIER SOBIECH  (d. 1943)

Xavier Sobieck, Sr.,(sic) 80, of 1705 South 18th street, died at 7 a.m. 
today at the Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness.
Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed pending word from a 
son, Private First Class Xavier Sobieck, Jr., in Georgia. Details of the 
funeral plans will be announced Wednesday.
Mr. Sobieck, operator of the Green Star Dairy for several years until his 
retirement about nine years ago, was born in Poland on May 6, 1862 and came 
to Manitowoc when he was 20 years old. He was married here at the old St. 
Mary's church on May 31, 1885 to Miss Veronica Machalski. The couple 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1935.
Survivors are the widow; five daughters, Mrs. Nic Blashka, Manitowoc 
route 3, Mrs. Frank Sadkowski and Mrs. John I. Franz of Newton route 1, 
Mrs. William Munroe of Chicago and Miss Justine at home; four sons, Michael 
of Taus, Anton of this city, Xavier, Jr., a private first class in an Army 
camp in Georgia, and Edward at home; 25 grandchildren and 12 great-
grandchildren.
Since his retirement several years ago Mr. Sobieck spent his time in 
cultivating five acres of land which adjoins the family home just south 
of St. Mary's cemetery.
The body was removed to the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1943 P. 2


EMILY L. SOBIESKI

Emily L. Sobieski, age 85, of Mount View Nursing Home, Wausau, 
where she resided for the last seven years, and formerly of 2233 
Russell Lane, Manitowoc, died on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at 
Aspirus Wausau Hospital. 
Emily was born on June 21, 1922, in the town of Franklin, daughter 
of the late John and Julia (Sauer) Remiker. On Sept. 10, 1949, 
she married Chester Sobieski at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Kellnersville. He preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 1995. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Chester; and 
one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Eunice (Harold) Brixius, 
and Hebert Lensmeyer. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 
2008, at the Calvary Chapel Mausoleum. The Rev. Gerald Foley will 
officiate, with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. 
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, April 3, 2008, from 
12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting 
the Sobieski family. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 2008


VERONICA SOBIESKY

Mrs. Veronica Sobieski, 82, of 1026 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sobieski, nee Veronica Kuczekowski, was born March 10, 1890, at Stevens 
Point, daughter of the late August and Mary Esker Kluczekowski. She was married 
to Albert Sobieski May 2, 1911, at Polonia, Wis. He preceded her in death Aug. 6, 
1971. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son, Eugene, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Sister Mary Grace, 
of Stevens Point and Mrs. Eugene (Violet) Sanderson, of Manitowoc; five grand-
children and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where the Rosary 
will be recited at 3:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society and memorial service will be 
at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 1, 1973


MARGARETHA SOCHOR

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1904: 
Death Wed., (last week) following a long illness, of 
Mrs. Margarethe Sochor in the residence of her niece, 
Mrs. M. Simon here. The deceased was born 24 June 1816
in Bohemia and came to America as a child with her family. 
The funeral was held Sat. from the St. Boniface Church.


CECELIA SPECHT      (county death record Vol. 44, p 51)

b: 11 Nov 1857 – Wisconsin
d: 28 Dec 1950  - Manitowoc, WI/Cause: cerebral hemorrhage due to arteriosclerosis
res: 617 So. 27th Street, Manitowoc, WI
Widowed
Father – Unknown
Mother – Unknown
Informant: Mr. Edw. Specht
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI


BENJAMIN SPEVACEK

Benjamin E. Spevacek, 51, of 410 E. Park View Ln., Manitowoc, died at 2:55 p. m. 
Sunday at the home after a year's illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a. m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a. m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rev. John Conrad officiating. Burial 
will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Spevacek was born Sept. 29, 1912, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late Vit and 
Anna Dufek Spevacek. He resided in the Town of Mishicot and Two Rivers until moving 
to Manitowoc in 1943.
He married the former Edna Tess at Chicago Jan. 31, 1933, and she preceded him in 
death July 30, 1954. He remarried Oct. 9, 1959.
A graduate of Two Rivers High School, Spevacek attended Chicago Technical College for 
three years. He was production estimator for Hamann Construction Co. for the past 15 
years. He was a member of St Mary Holy Name Society and Master Builders Association 
of Manitowoc County.
Survivors are the wife, two daughters, a son, two brothers, Clarence of Mishicot and 
Adolph of Montclair, Calif.; a step-son and a step-daughter, and 13 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p. m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society and parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 25, 1964
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ANNA SPORER

Mrs. Anton Sporer, 89, of 1609 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning after a lingering illness.  Funeral services will be at 8:30 
a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Shlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. 
Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Edward E. 
A. Radey officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.  
Mrs. Sporer was born Anna Pilger Jan. 27, 1871 at Kellnersville, 
daughter of the late Casper and Josephine Bily Pilger.  She was married 
to Anton Sporer Sept. 27, 1890, at Kellnersville and the couple spent 
its entire life at Manitowoc.  Mr. Sporer preceded her in death in 
1940.  Survivors include a son, Edward C., of Manitowoc, a grandchild, 
and one great grandchild.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 
4 p.m. Thursday until the time of services Friday morning.  The Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., August 24, 1960
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


FRANK SPORER

Frank Sporer, 87, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
at the home.
Committal services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. 
Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Due to holy week the funeral mass will be at 8 a.m. Monday at St. 
Boniface Church.
Mr. Sporer was born Aug. 26, 1883, in the Town of Two Creeks, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late John and Mary Hashek Sporer. He married Anna Thor June 1, 1915, 
at Tisch Mills. His wife preceded him in death May 25, 1968. He had been 
employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for 24 years retiring in 1948. Mr. 
Sporer was a member of the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc, the St. Boniface Church, 
and the Holy Name Society of the church.
Survivors include three brothers, Adolph of Chicago, Otto of Town of Two Creeks 
and Louis of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Jacquette, of Two Rivers, nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon 
where a wake memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1971


JOHN SPORER

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Apr. 1905:
Death here Sun. following a long illness, of John Sporer, an old 
settler of our county who has resided here 40 yrs. Sporer was born 
1824 in Bohemia and came to America 41 yrs. ago settling in Tisch 
Mills where he lived for 38 yrs. before moving to Manitowoc City. 
He leaves his sorrowing widow and 4 sons. The funeral was held 
Tues. morning.


BARBARA STADLER

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904:
Death Thurs. afternoon last week of 70-yr. old Mrs. Christ. Stadler, 
one of the oldest residents of our county. The deceased leaves a host 
of children among whom is Ric Stadler, a well-known brick mason here. 
The funeral was held Mon. morning from St. Boniface Church.


CHRISTOPH STADLER

Funeral services for the late Christopher Stadler were held from 
St. Boniface church this morning and was largely attended by 
sorrowing friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 28, 1902, Page 1
********
Chas. and Peter C. Stadler, who  were here to attend the funeral 
of their father have returned to Chicago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 29, 1902, Page
********
From Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902:
Death Mon. of 76-yr. old Christoph Stadler, a well-known resident 
of our city. He came to Manitowoc County from Germany in 1853 and 
settled in Neshoto where he remained until a few years ago when he 
moved to Manitowoc. Just a few years ago he and his wife celebrated 
their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Stadler, who suffered from 
stomach cancer, leaves a sorrowing widow and 8 children. His funeral 
was held yesterday morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
********
HAPPY WEDDED LIFE
Fifty Years Enjoyed By Mr. And Mrs. Christian Stadler, 
Who Today Celebrate
OLD RESIDENTS OF COUNTY
Came Here In 1858 And Have Since Resided At Two Rivers, Neshoto, 
And in This City - A Day of Pleasant Memories
In era of sordid commercialism, of marriages of convenience, of 
betrothals for filthy lucre, of engagements for ulterior gain, to 
witness a love that has been constant for fifty years and at that 
time clasps the beloved to the bosom with the same, yes, with 
increased fervor as of yore, that grasps the hand with same, though 
strengthened grip as of then and that looks into the eyes with 
warmth and trustiness, is indeed refreshing and an event of more 
than passing note.  
In these times of diurnal divorce it does one's heart good to see 
an old couple standing together, ready and willing to undergo the 
trials and tribulations of life, to act as prop and help meet to 
each other, to be the ever watchful companion through the journey. 
Such a love has blessed Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Stadler who at 
their home, 1135 South Seventh Street, are today celebrating the 
golden wedding anniversary of their marriage.
The observance of the anniversary is in the nature of a family 
reunion and at which children, grand children and great grand 
children are present; and the home is indeed a happy one. At 8 
o'clock Solemn High Mass was celebrated at St. Boniface church by 
Rev. Father Pell and many friends of the bride and groom were 
present. After the service, the home was thrown open to friends 
and neighbors and joyous pleasure reigns supreme. Mr. and Mrs. 
Stadler receiving their guests with welcome greeting that testifies 
a love of association and friendship.
Fifty years ago at a little hamlet in Saxony, Germany, a country 
lad and a blushing comely lass stood before the minister of God 
and exchanged the solemn vows that united their destinies and made 
them man and wife. Today, at the gathering as they look upon the 
four generations assembled, their thoughts must revert back to the 
time of half a century ago when they started in life together. Then 
they were rich only in each other's love - a love whose flame burns 
brighter to-day at the close of fifty years of wedded life, than on 
the eventful day when they faced the world without money, but with 
good health, and now they have reached the evening of life with a 
comfortable competency and can look forward to the enjoyments of 
comfort and peace in the remaining years of life.
Mr. and Mrs. Stadler have been residents of Manitowoc county forty 
five years. Leaving their native land in 1856, they came to America 
and Wisconsin settling at Two Rivers, where they continued to reside 
a number of years and then removed to Neshota. Thirteen years ago 
they took up their home in this city, where they have since remained. 
Mr. Stadler has been actively engaged in business since coming here, 
as a mason contractor and possesses a wide acquaintance in the city 
being held in high esteem by all who know him. He is 75 years of age 
while his wife has reached 72, yet to know them as they greet friends 
today one would scarcely believe this true. Time has dealt kindly 
with them and youthful spirits and happy companionship hide the age. 
They are the parents of eight children all of who are at the home to 
assist in the celebrations taking place. Twenty-one grand children, 
many of whom are also in attendance gladden the hearts of the couple. 
The children are Peter and Charles Stadler, Mrs. John S. Voight, 
Mrs. J. E. Voight, Mrs. Anna Silversack, Chicago; Mrs. Andrew Fay, 
Two Rivers; Mrs. Rudolph Goetzier, and Nicholas Stadler of this city.
Among other relatives who are here to assist in the ceremonies are 
Henry Stadler and wife, Kossuth; Mrs. Rudolph Bishop, Mrs. J. Meyer, 
Two Rivers. The festivities will continue this evening and many 
friends will wish the recipients of the day's honor, all happiness 
and continued years of enjoyment.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1901, p. 1


LENA STADLER

Mrs. Nicholas Stadler, 91, of 1303 South Seventh Street, life long resident
of city and county, died Sunday night, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 am Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral
home and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl
officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mrs. Stadler, nee Lena Fay was born in Shoto in 1854 and 70 years ago was
married to Mr. Stadler.  They located in this city where Mr. Stadler was a
mason contractor.  He died 27 years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Christian Ehlers of Chicago and two sons,
George and Ervin, of Chicago.  A son, Charles, died last year in Brooklyn.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.  The 
Christian Mothers of which Mrs. Stadler was a member, will recite the rosary 
at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times; p.2; Monday 15 Apr 1946
sent in by a researcher/see contributors page


BARBARA STANZEL

MRS. STANZEL RESIDENT HERE SINCE ’50 DEAD
Pioneer of City Called at Age of 67 Years
Mrs. Barbara Stanzel, widow of the late Ignatz Stanzel, died at her 
home at 1010 South Tenth street, last night of the infirmities of 
age. 
She was a native of Prague, Bohemia and was born May 1, 1838, coming 
to Manitowoc when a girl of 12 years, and has since made her home 
here. Mrs. Stanzel is survived by six children, four sons—Alex J. 
Kasha of Bryant, Alex Stanzel of Francis Creek, Stanislaus and Frank 
Stanzel, city; and two daughters, Mrs. S.A. Reindl and Mrs. John 
Rizinski, this city. The funeral of the late Mrs. Stanzel will be 
held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 09, 1915, Page 8


ELMA STANZEL

Mrs. Walter Stanzel, 76, of 1240 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening 
at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. 
Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stanzel, nee Elma Houghton, was born Nov. 3, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Walter and Henrietta Holtger Houghton Sr. She resided in Manitowoc 
all her life. She was married to Walter Stanzel June 12, 1916, at St. Boniface 
Church. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversay in 1966.
Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Merlin (Jeanette) Matthias, 
of Sheboygan and Mrs. Wilbert (Elaine) Stangel, of Munising, Mich., a brother, 
Walter, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Oscar Engelbrecht, of Manitowoc, eight 
grandchidlren and three great grandchildren. A son and a sister preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1971


STANISLAUS STANZEL

SHOCK OF MOTHER’S DEATH MAY HAVE HASTENED DEMISE OF 
STANISLAUS STANZEL, 44
Seriously ill for weeks, the death of Stanislaus Stanzel, which 
occurred last night may have been hastened by the shock of the 
announcement of the demise of his aged mother, who passed away 
just twenty four hours before he succumbed to the Grim Destroyer. 
Mr. Stanzel died at this home at Fourteenth and Madison streets 
at ? o’clock last night while the death of his mother occurred 
at practically the same hour just a day previous. Mr. Stanzel 
had been ill for nearly a year and for a week had been in 
critical condition. 
He was 44 years of age and is survived by a widow and one son, 
John Stanzel, aged 21. Funeral arrangements have not been 
completed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 10, 1915, Page 1


IRENE STAUDINGER

Irene A. Staudinger, age 87, of 1509 S. 35th Street, Manitowoc, 
died on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two 
Rivers.
She was born on Jan. 14, 1921, in the town of Newton, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late Richard and Anna Marie (Geiger) 
Vogel. On May 12, 1945, she married Reinhardt Staudinger, at 
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. He preceded her in death, 
Jan. 8, 2001. In her younger years, Irene was a very good 
violinist and singer. She was employed for Mirro/Foley for 
seven years and the former Tinsel Factory in Manitowoc also 
for seven years. Irene enjoyed many years of vegetable gardening 
and canning the harvest.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter: Helen; a son: 
William Staudinger; an infant brother: Elroy; and four sisters: 
an infant sister: Marie; Laverne Stock, Beatrice (Settler) 
Katzberg and Emma Meyer.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (TODAY), 
Nov. 22, 2008, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care 
Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. 
Richard Klingeisen with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 at 11 a.m.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. 
Saturday (TODAY), Nov. 22, 2008, until the time of the service 
at 11:30 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 22, 2008


ROSE STEDER

Mrs. Rose Steder, 89, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in 
Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Steder, nee Rose Daul, was born Aug. 6, 1883, at Marshfield, Wis., 
daughter of the late Frank and Adelaide Benz Daul. She was married to 
John Steder in July of 1910 at Marshfield. He preceded her in death in 
October of 1925.
She has resided at Manitowoc since 1935.
Survivors include three sons, Frank, of Manitowoc, Henry, of Rt. 2, 
Mosinee, and Alvin, of Rt. 3, Stratford; three daughters, Mrs. Dolore 
Tollefson, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Clarence Klein and Mrs. Anna Dewey, 
of Manitowoc, 30 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 
where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, February 18, 1974 P.14
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(STEDER, ROSE  6 Aug 1884 Feb 1974/SSDI)
(Note: Stone has b. 1882/obit b. 1883/ssdi b. 1884)


SOPHIA STEINER

DEATH COMES TO RELEASE OF MRS. J. STINER(sic)
Death came as a messenger of release to Mrs. John Stiner at her home 
1220 Marshall street Sunday, Mrs. Stiner having been a sufferer for 
nearly two years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 
9 at St. Boniface Church.
Mrs. Stiner, nee Schindler, was a life long resident here, having been 
born April 28, 1876. She suffered the illness which ended fatally two 
years ago and had been a patient sufferer. She is survived by her 
husband and one son, aged 6, and by two brothers and three sisters, 
all residing here. They are Joseph and Ed Schindler, Mrs. Henry 
Scholten, Mrs. Walter Heingarten and Miss Theresa Schneider.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 25, 1921 P. 1


HILDEGARD STEPHANI

Volume# 77 Page# 450
Name of Deceased: Hildegard Stephani
Maiden Name: Burkart
Color: White
Sex: Female
Occupation of Deceased: Housewife
Age: 76
Father: Albert Burkart
Father's Birthplace: not listed
Mother: Ida Janing 
Mother's Birthplace: not listed
Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin
Birthdate of Deceased: November 10,1900
Certification: Widowed
Husband or Wife of Deceased: William Stephani
Date of Death: February 23, 1977 
Cause of Death: hard to read 
Place of Death: Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc Wisconsin
Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin
Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: No
Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery
Date of Burial: February 26,1977


JOHN P. STEPHANI

Volume# 63 Page# 528
Name of Deceased: John P. Stephani
Color: White
Sex: Male
Occupation of Deceased: Retired- Partner Stephani Bros. Vault Works
Age: 74
Father:William Stephani
Father's Birthplace: not listed
Mother: Lena Hills
Mother's Birthplace: not listed
Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin
Birthdate of Deceased:August 14, 1892
Certification: Widowed
Husband or Wife of Deceased: not listed
Date of Death: April 19, 1967 
Cause of Death: Cerebral Vascular(Accident) August 24, 1966
Due to: Cardiac Failure April 19,1967
Hypertension Arteriosclerotic heart Failure 1960
Place of Death: Holy Family Memorial Hospital Manitowoc Wisconsin
Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin
Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: No
Name of informant: Mrs Edwin Bonk( Daughter)
Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery
Date of Burial: April 22, 1967


WILLIAM STEPHANI

Volume# 68 
Page# 318
Name of Deceased: William Stephani
Color: White 
Sex: Male
Occupation of Deceased: Retired Vault Maker
Age: 72
Father: William Stephani
Father's Birthplace: Newton Wisconsin
Mother: Lena (Hills) Stephani
Mother's Birthplace: Newton Wisconsin
Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin
Birthdate of Deceased: March 20, 1898
Certification: Married
Husband or Wife of Deceased: Hildagard Burkart
Date of Death: April 23, 1970 
Cause of Death: lymphatic Leukemia Chronic( 6 years), Terminal Broncho Pneumonia ( 24 hours)
Place of Death: Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc Wisconsin
Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin
Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: No
Name of informant: Hildegard Stephani
Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery
Date of Burial: April 26, 1970
********
Funeral services for William Stephani, 72, of 2209 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, 
who died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 
10:30 a.m. at Urbanek and Schlei 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.
Mr. Stephani was born March 20, 1898, at Newton, son of the late William 
and Lena Hills Stephani. He married Hildegard Burkart Nov. 30, 1922, at 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, two daughters, a brother, Erwin, of 
Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Wencil Bernard and Mrs. Alma Hoida of Manitowoc,
and 14 grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday where a wake service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1970


WILLIAM P STEPHANI

Volume# 52 Page# 606
Name of Deceased: William P Stephani
Color: White
Sex: Male
Occupation of Deceased: Retired Hotel Operator
Age: 89
Father: William Stephani
Father's Birthplace: not listed
Mother: Anna Pitch
Mother's Birthplace: not listed
Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin
Birthdate of Deceased: January 24, 1870
Certification: Widowed
Husband or Wife of Deceased: not listed
Date of Death: February 4, 1959 
Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure( 72 hours) 
   Due to: General Arteriosclerosis with Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (20-30 years)
Place of Death: Holy Family Memorial Hospital Manitowoc Wisconsin
Residence:Manitowoc Wisconsin
Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: No
Name of informant: Miss Marie Stephani
Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery
Date of Burial: February 7, 1959


CHARLES STEPHANY

Marks 80th Birthday
Charles Stephany, who is celebrating his 80th birthday today, sharing the
day with his black cocker spaniel, "Smokey," to which he is devoted.  The
dog belongs to his daughter, Mrs. Carl Levenhagen, with whom Mr. Stephany
has always made his home.
Mr. Stephany was born in Manitowoc in 1861 and was formerly in business with
the P. Schwarzenbart Manufacturing Co.  His wife, the former Elizabeth
Schwarzenbart, died 15 years ago.  Besides Mrs. Levenhagen he has two other
children, Mrs. H. W. Hofmann of Framingham, Mass., and E. J. Stephany of
Redwood Falls, Minn., and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Westphal of Manitowoc,
Sister Helena of the Holy Family Convent at Silver Lake, and Mrs. T. D.
Regan of Waukesha.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Dec. 22, 1941
*********
Charles Stephany, 82, of 508 Oak street, retired Manitowoc businessman,
died today at the Holy Family hospital where he has been a patient the past
six months.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a. m. from the Pfeffer funeral
home and at 10 o'clock from the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E. A. Radey
officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.  Mr. Stephany was born
Dec. 22, 1861, near Silver Lake, where his father, John had charge of the
post office and operated a general store.  Later the family moved to
Manitowoc and Charles Stephany learned the carpenter trade.  He helped erect
many of the city's business blocks and residences.
In 1888 he married Miss Elizabeth Schwarzenbart of this city.  He took over
management of the Franklin street bottling works of his father-in-law, the
late Peter Schwarzenbart.  On the death of the latter Mr. Stephany took over
the plant, which he continued until 1927.  Following the death of his wife
that year Mr. Stephany retired from active business.
Mr. Stephany was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and
Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Carl Levenhagen, with whom he made his
home here, and Mrs. H. W. Hofmann of Framingham, Mass; son, E. J. Stephany,
of Redwood Falls, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Westphal of this city and
Mrs. T. D. Regan of Waukesha; and four grandchildren.  A sister, Sister M.
Helena, preceded him in death a year ago.  The body may be viewed at the
funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of the services.  The Daughters
of Isabella will recite the rosary at the funeral home Sunday evening at
seven o'clock.
(from researcher/see contributors page)


ELIZABETH STEPHANY

DEATH COMES AS RELIEF TO MRS. CHAS. STEPHANY
After months of patient suffering, death early this morning claimed 
Mrs. Elizabeth Stephany, wife of Charles J. Stephany, at the family 
residence at 1011 Franklin street, in the same home in which more 
than 40 of her 60 years of life had been spent. Death came as a 
relief, and was not unexpected.
Mrs. Stephany, nee Schwartzenbart, was born in this city, Ocotber 16, 
1867, and has always made her home here. Mrs. Stephany was born in a 
home on the north side of the city, and with her parents removed to the 
present Stephany home on Franklin street, where death occurred early 
this morning, at the age of one year, and upon her marriage, December 1, 
1888, moved to a new home, later returning to the present home, where 
she has since lived.
She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Miss Blanche Stephany 
of this city, and Mrs. Erna M. Hoffmann of Tramingham, Massachusetts, 
and a son. F.J. Stephany, of Pittsburgh, Pa. A brother, Fred, and two 
sisters, Mrs. Joseph Schmitt, and Mrs. Louis A. Rank, of this city, 
also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 from the St. Boniface 
church, the Rev. Father Kersten officiating, and burial will take place 
at Calvary.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 12, 1927 P.1


JOHN STIEFVATER

John S. Stiefvater, 68, of 710 South 10th street, died Friday evening 
at Holy Family hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home and 10 a.m. at the St. Andrew Catholic church, the Rev. Henry Letz 
officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Stiefvater was born in 1881 in St. Nazianz. He moved to Manitowoc 
with his parents when he was a child and lived here all his life. He 
married Mary Schuler in 1909. She died in 1943. He was a retired ship 
yard worker. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the 
Holy Name society of St. Andrew.
He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Harvey Kimmes of Francis Creek, 
Mrs. Matt Wier, Mrs. Joseph Benzschawel and Mrs. Edward Oswald all of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Clarence Strodthoff of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. 
William Pfeifer and Miss Rose Stiefvater of Manitowoc and Mrs. John 
Pfeifer of Sheboygan; two brothers, Frank of St. Nazianz and Severin of 
Sheboygan and 14 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today until time of 
services. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday by the Holy Name 
society, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Daughters of Isabella.
Herald Times Reporter, 1950 


EUGENE C. STOCK

Eugene C. Stock, 35, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Saturday at University 
Hospitals, Madison.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and 
burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Stock was born April 4, 1937, in the Town of Newton, son of Erwald 
and Hilda Henschel Stock. He married Lorraine Ploeckelmann July 29, 1961, 
at Manitowoc. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in the class of 
1955 and served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. Mr. Stock was manager 
of Metal Products Manufacturing Co., Newton.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. 
Monday and Tuesday at the church from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 27, 1972


CASPER STOCKINGER

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sep. 1905: (Saturday dateline)
Our previously published hope that Kasper Stockinger would recover 
from his stroke has regrettably not occurred. Kasper Stockinger 
died this morning at 6:30, the exact birthday of his 86-yr. old 
father. The deceased was born 14 Mar. 1854 in No*bark, (type 
disturbed) Bohemia, and as a 13 yr. old boy came to America with 
his parents in 1867, arriving in Manitowoc in 1867 where he has 
remained. He married here in 1876, fathering 8 children who along 
with the widow, the elderly father and a sister, Mrs. Hopf, mourn 
his early death. In June Mr. Stockinger injured a knee so that he 
was confined to his house for several weeks, but 14 days ago he 
felt well enough to attend the wedding of his niece, Miss Hopf 
with Mr. Lang. It was the following Thurs. that he suffered his 
stroke, which struck again on Tues. this week, resulting in his 
death today. His children are: Mrs. Hans Bauer, Mrs. George Pfeffer, 
Joseph, Rudolph, Serena, Otto, Lizzie, and Richard. The funeral will 
take place Tues. morning from St. Boniface Church under the direction 
of the Vocal Club and Urban’s Orchestra.
********
From Der Nord Westen, 07 Sep. 1905:
John Eberle, former local resident who has been in Sheboygan the 
last 14 yrs., was here shaking hands with many of his friends on 
Tues. He was here to attend the funeral of Caspar Stockinger.


ELISABETHA STOCKINGER

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1886:
Death of 70-year old Mrs. Elisabeth Stockinger, wife of Mr. 
Joseph Stockinger, last Mon. noon, 12 Apr. The deceased was 
very ill for quite a time and leaves her husband and two grown, 
married children, as well as a number of grandchildren and many 
friends. The burial will take place today, 15 Apr. at the
Catholic Cemetery.


JOSEPH STOCKINGER  (d. 1905)

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905:
Death Sun. morning of Joseph Stockinger, one of the eldest 
German settlers of our city at age 86, in the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. M. Hopf here. Since the sudden death of his 
son Casper about 3 mos. ago, the old gentleman has declined. 
He leaves one daughter, the above mentioned Mrs. Hopf, and 
a whole group of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The 
funeral was held Wed. afternoon from St. Boniface Church.


JOSEPH STOCKINGER, REV.  (d. 1918)

REV. JOS. STOCKINGER, A FORMER MANITOWOC PRIEST, DEAD, COLON, NEB.
Rev. Joseph Stockinger, 38 years of age, Catholic priest at Colon, 
Neb., for the past eight years, and son of Mrs. Catherine Stockinger 
of this city, who has been making her home with her son there for 
some time, died last night of Spanish influenza, according to messages 
received here this morning. The news was a sad shock to his many friends 
in Manitowoc. Father Stockinger was taken ill with the disease last week, 
and messages received on Monday stated that his condition was critical. 
Then came the telegram this morning, announcing his death. The remains 
will be shipped to this city for burial, but no arrangements for the 
funeral have been made as yet. 
Rev. Stockinger was born in this city and after attending the local 
schools entered St. Francis, at Milwaukee, to study for the priesthood. 
He attended St. Francis five years, went to St. Lawrence college at Mt. 
Calvary for two years and then completed his studies at St. Mary’s college, 
Baltimore, Md. He was a member of a class ordained into the priesthood by 
Cardinal Gibbons eleven years ago. Rev. Stockinger’s first charges were at 
Beautrice, Neb., where, after a year he was transferred to York, Neb., 
where he remained for two years. From there he was sent to Colon, Neb., 
where he has continued since, in charge of three missions there. Besides 
his mother, Mrs. Catherine Stockinger, who was making her home with her 
son at Colon, four sisters, Mrs. Haas Bauer, Mrs. Harry Spiegel and Mrs. 
George Pfeffer of this city and Mrs. David Dwyer of Colon, and three 
brothers, Rudie of this city, Otto of Asheville, N.C. and Richard attending 
Marquette university Milwaukee, survive. The funeral announcement will be 
made later.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 08, 1918, Page 15
********
The remains of the late Rev. Joseph Stockinger, who died at Colon, Neb., 
on arriving here tomorrow will be taken to the residence of Hans Bauer, 
1110 South Sixth street, to remain until funeral services are held Monday 
morning at St. Boniface church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 11, 1918, Page 3
********
The Misses Clara Wanish and Miss M. Walter of Cooperstown were in the city 
yesterday to attend the funeral of the late Rev. Joseph Stockinger.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 15, 1918, Page 3


RUDOLPH STOCKINGER

Rudolph O. Stockinger, 91, who resided with a daughter of Manitowoc, 
died Sunday at home.
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. 
Roy Geenen will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Stockinger was born June 10, 1882, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Casper and Catherine Goetzler Stockinger. He married Katherine Gagnon 
Aug. 31, 1908, at Two Rivers, celebrating their golden wedding 
anniversary in 1958. He was employed with his father as a cooper at 
the old Kunz and Bleser Brewery at Manitowoc and then at the old 
Kingsbury Brewery Co., Manitowoc, until his retirement in 1948. Mr. 
Stockinger was a member of the championship team, playing second base 
from 1906 to 1907 in the old Lakeshore Baseball League. His wife 
preceded him in death June 28, 1963.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A daughter, Rita, two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 
where a wake memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. The grandsons of 
Mr. Stockinger will act as pallbearers.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin December 17, 1973


MARY STOLLER

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1894: 
Death on Tues. of Mrs. Mathias Stoller during childbirth, at their 
residence near the southern city limits. The burial will take place 
early tomorrow morning at the local Catholic Cemetery.


PAULINE STRATHMANN

Mrs. Joseph Strathmann, 79, former resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, 
died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Strathmann, nee Pauline Muchowski, was born Dec. 9, 1892, at Kewaunee, 
daughter of the late Alex and Mary Muchowski. She was married to Joseph 
Strathmann June 14, 1924, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death 
Feb. 7, 1952. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. 
Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, four daughters, a brother, Joseph of Kewaunee; 
a sister, Mrs. Clara Termintingl, of Downers Grove, Ill.; 14 grandchildren 
and eight great grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening. 
Memorial service by the Christian Mothers Altar Society and friends at 
9 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 16, 1972


WILLIAM STRATHMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1909: 
William Strathmann, a former resident of Manitowoc who has been living the
past four years in Frankfurt, Michigan, died there Thursday last week following an
operation. The deceased, who was 28, is survived by a widow, his mother, 4 sisters
and 2 brothers. The body was brought here for burial.


SUSAN V. STREBEL

Funeral services for Susan V. Strebel, age 97, a resident of 
the Oak Brook Health Care Center, Oak Brook, Ill., formerly 
of 718 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, who entered eternal life on 
Wednesday morning, Feb. 7, 2007, at the care center, will be 
held at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. 
Daniel Felton with burial to take place at Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home on Sunday (TODAY) from 4 to 6 p.m., with a memorial video 
tribute and prayer service led by Deacon Paul Keffer to conclude 
the visitation at 6 p.m. The visitation will continue on Monday 
at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo from 9 a.m. until the time of 
service at 10 a.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 
11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 11, 2007 


HALLIE O. STRODTHOFF

Hallie O. Strodthoff (nee Stiefvater), of Manitowoc, died at St. 
Mary's Rehabilitation Unit on Wednesday evening, July 23, 2008, 
at the age of 92.
Hallie was born on July 10, 1916, in Manitowoc, to the late John 
and Mary (Schuler) Stiefvater. She attended St. Boniface Grade 
School and graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1934. 
She married Clarence H. Strodthoff on May 17, 1941, at St. Andrew 
Catholic Church in Manitowoc. They moved to Two Rivers, where they 
lived and raised their family for 47 years. Following her husband's 
death in 1986, she continued to live in Two Rivers until 2001, when 
she moved to The Gardens at Felician Village in Manitowoc. Hallie 
was an active member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the St. Vincent 
DePaul Society in Two Rivers. After moving to Manitowoc she joined 
St. Francis of Assisi-St. Andrew Parish. She was a member of the Red 
Hat Society and a volunteer at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 
a son: Nicky Strodthoff; and a sister: Dorothy (Joseph) Benzschawel, 
Reedsville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2008, 
at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, 1418 Grand Ave., Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald 
Foley, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral 
Home & Cremation Care Center, 928 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, from 3 to 
5 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 
4:30 p.m., led by her daughter, Sister Caritas Strodthoff.
Friends may also call on Monday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on 
Grand, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
A memorial has been established in Hallie's name.
The family would like to give special thanks to the fifth floor 
staff at Holy Family Hospital and St. Mary's Rehabilitation Unit for 
the excellent care that mother received during her illness. Their 
compassion and thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated. Special 
recognition is also given to Dr. (private) and the staff at Holy 
Family Hospital, and to (private) and the staff at St. Mary's.
Herald Times Reporter, July 25, 2008


ARNOLD STROUF

Arnold M. Strouf, age 86, of 1504 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, entered 
eternal life Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care 
Center, Manitowoc, where he resided the past several weeks.
Arnie was born Feb. 24, 1922, in Larabee. He was the son of the 
late Otto and Mary (Novachek) Strouf. Arnie graduated from Mishicot 
High School with the class of 1941. He was a carpenter all his life. 
From 1948-1968, he was employed with P.J. Kutil and Son. He then 
worked for the next 20 years at Holy Family Memorial Hospital and 
retired from there in 1988. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi 
and the Golden Kiwanis Club. Arnie was an accomplished woodcarver, 
specializing in wildlife carvings.
On Oct. 23, 1945, he married Cecelia C. Meyer in Francis Creek.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Evelyn Madigan; 
and one son-in-law: Garry John.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by the Rev. John Schuetze, with entombment to follow at 
Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call from 
5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th 
and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, with a prayer service to be held at 
7 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. The visitation will continue from 
9 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the church.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 2008


MARIE FULLER STRUBE

Mrs. Marie Strube of Oakland, Calif., a former Manitowoc resident, 
died Friday evening at Civic Center Hospital, Oakland.
Tentative funeral services have been set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at 
Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Strube, nee Marie Fullmer, was born Jan. 17, 1919, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Henry and Louise Becker Fullmer. She attended St. 
Boniface School and Lincoln High School. She was married to Ernest 
Strube in 1933 and he preceded her in death in 1948.
Survivors include a brother, the Rev. Msgr. Jsoeph Becker, of Sacred 
Heart Center, Oneida, a sister, Mrs. Emil J. Pauly, of Manitowoc, and 
nieces and nephews.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced Monday by Schneider-
Mittnacht Funeral Home.
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, January 26, 1974 P.10
(Note: Ernest Strube is in Evergreen/His tombstone says d. 1947)


ALVIN C. STRUPP

SOLDIER'S BODY HERE FOR BURIAL
The body of Alvin Strupp, Manitowoc soldier, who died overseas from pneumonia, 
arrived in the city this morning accompanied by Charles Steenstra of Camp Upton, 
N.Y., who was detailed as escort to the remains. The body was taken to the 
undertakings rooms of Frazier & Shimek and later to the home of a brother, from 
where the funeral will be held to St. Boniface church tomorrow morning at ten 
o'clock. The funeral will be with full military honors, under auspices of the 
American Legion which will detail an escort to the body.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 11, 1920 P. 3


PETER N. STRUPP  (d. 1952)

(photo with obit)
Peter N. Strupp retired owner of the Stephani-Strupp Oil Co., Manitowoc 
died early Thursday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc after 
a lingering illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc with a requiem mass at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic 
Church.  Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Strupp was born in Newton on April 3, 1883, and came to Manitowoc 
48 years ago.  He and Peter Stephani organized the Stephani-Strupp Oil 
Co. in 1826, and for the last eight years Mr. Strupp has been retired.
He married Julianna Pautz, Oct. 26, 1910.  She survives with a son, a 
brother, two sisters, and a granddaughter.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday and the rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter (edited for living), September 25, 1952


JOHN F. STRYZEWSKI

John F. Stryzewski, 93, a resident of Family Heritage Nursing Home, 
Manitowoc, died Saturday at the home.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thadeus 
J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Stryzewski was born Aug. 7, 1879, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Lawrence and Anna Stryzewski. He married Anna Chuga in 1905, at Milwaukee. 
His wife preceded him in death in 1915.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Pauline Trunk, of Indiana; and nieces and 
nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a 
memorial service will be at 8:15 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 9, 1973


SON OF JOSEPH STRZEWSKY   cemetery #43

The year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Strzewsky, 
900 South 26th street, died yesterday and will be 
buried tomorrow from St. Mary’s church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 05, 1917, Page 3
(No stone/there is a Joseph with a similar name in #43a)


EDWIN STUEBER  (d. 1967)

Edwin P. Stueber Sr., 71, of 821 South 25th St., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday evening at the Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic church, Manitowoc. The 
Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in 
Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. American Legion Drews Bleser Post 88 
will conduct graveside services.
Mr. Stueber was born April 6, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Jacob and Caroline Riederer Stueber. He married Agnes E. Sullivan 
April 22, 1920, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She 
preceded him in death on March 22, 1965. He was a lifelong resident 
of Manitowoc and was employed by the Mirro Aluminum Co. as a service 
correspondent for 45 years, retiring in 1961. He was a member and 
past officer of the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Holy Name 
Society, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 706 and the American 
Legion Drews Bleser Post 88. He was also a veteran of World War I, 
having served in the Medical Corps from May 24, 1918, to Aug. 1, 
1919.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Virginia) Neumeyer, 
of Rt. 1, Cato and two sons, Leland P. and Edwin P. Jr., both of 
Manitowoc; one brother Jacob, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Henry 
Meyer, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Albert Handl, of Milwaukee and 12 
grandchildren. A son and brother also preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday, where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Catholic Order of Foresters, 
the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name Society and relatives and 
friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 11, 1967 P.25


FRANK STUEBER

Frank Stueber Dead
Frank Stueber, pioneer resident of this city, died yesterday at his home 
920 North Twentieth street, owing to the infirmities incident to old age. 
He was born at Neumark, Austria, May 29, 1843, being seventy-seven years 
old at the time of his death. He emmigrated to this country when a boy 
sixteen years of age, making his home with his cousin, the founder of 
Kellnersville, long since deceased. He was married in Kellnersville and 
then went on a farm which he conducted until twelve years ago when he and 
his family came to this city to make their home.
Besides his aged wife four sons and eight daughters survive. The sons are 
John of Francis Creek, Michael of Milwaukee and Charles and Frank of this 
city. The daughters are Mrs. Emil Kejel, this city; Mrs. Steven Shenian, 
Gibson; Mrs. John Sastey, Cooperstown; Mrs. R.S. Rogers of Ocala, Fla.; 
Mrs. John Tursnik, Marinette and Mrs. Math. Radey, Newton. The funeral 
will take place from the St. Boniface church tomorrow morning, under the 
auspices of the Catholic Kights of which organization he was a member. 
His remains will be interred in Calvary cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 24, 1920 P. 1


WALTER STUEBER

From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906:
Walter Stueber, the 20-year old son of the well-known smithy Jacob Stueber
here, died Sunday in Holy Family Hospital after having undergone two operations.
The young man, who worked in the tinsmith shop of Wm. Rathsack & Son here, came
home Wednesday evening feeling ill. The doctor diagnosed it as appendicitis and
the operation was performed Saturday during which it was determined that it was 
not appendicitis but a twisting of the bowels which was fatal. The funeral was 
held yesterday morning from St. Boniface Church.


ANTON STUIBER

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1907: 
Following an illness of several weeks, Anton Stueber(sic) died here Monday. He 
had been a resident of our city since 1866, reached the age of 76 and is survived 
by a widow and 5 children. The funeral will be held this morning.


LAWRENCE O. STUMPF

Lt. Col. Lawrence O. Stumpf, age 89, of 4434 Greenfield Lane, 
Manitowoc, died on Friday evening, March 7, 2008, at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Lawrence was born on May 6, 1918, in New Orleans, La., son of the 
late William A. and Nellie Green Stumpf Sr. He was a graduate of 
Jesuit High School in New Orleans, La., with the class of 1937. 
Lawrence went on to receive his bachelor's degree in education 
from Loyola University in 1941. He married the former Mary 
Catherine Schrader in June of 1944. She preceded him in death in 
June of 1967. He then married the former Rose Marie Wicihowski 
Endries on Dec. 27, 1975. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 
1941 and graduated in 1942 as a pilot. Lawrence served in the 
Southwest Pacific in New Guinea and was awarded the Distinguished 
Flying Cross and Air Medal. He retired from the Air Force after 
22 years of service. After his military career, Lawrence worked 
for James B. Bean Distillery for 23 years, retiring in 1980. 
Lawrence and Rose Marie moved to Manitowoc seven years ago after 
spending 20 years in Covington, La. Lawrence was a member of the 
VFW Otto Post 659; the American Legion-Drews Bleser Post 88; and 
the Knights of Columbus Council 3061, Covington, La. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Lawrence was also preceded in death by three brothers: William, 
Stanley and Howard Stumpf; two sisters: Ruth Anderson and Audrey 
Rosney; his father-in-law: Alex Wicihowski; two brothers-in-law: 
Donald Wicihowski and Tom Crabtree; and one sister-in-law: Mary 
Wicihowski. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 
2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be the Revs. Dan Felton and Richard 
Klingeisen. Burial of Lawrence's cremated remains will be at 
Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military rites will be accorded by 
the VFW Otto Post 659. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of the service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 
at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lawrence's name to 
St. Francis of Assisi, Manitowoc, or St. Joseph's Seminary, 
Covington, La. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
The family wished to send a special thank you to Dr. Matthew 
Gentile, Dr. Darla Reimer, and Holy Family Home Care for their 
compassionate care and support given to Lawrence and his family. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 2008 


AGNES SUKAWATY

Mrs. Wenzel (Agnes) Sukawaty, 84, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, 
died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday ar Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Crispin Nowakowski will officiate 
and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sukawaty, nee Agnes Meixensperger, was born Jan. 26, 1887, at 
Theresa, Wis., daughter of the late Michael and Barbara Lehnard 
Meixensperger. She was a Manitowoc resident most of her life. She 
was married to Wenzel Sukawaty Nov. 11, 1919, at St. Theresa Church, 
Theresa.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Sylvester of Milwaukee, three 
daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Charlotte) Ruplinger of Campbellsport, Wis., 
Mrs. Joseph (Mary Jane) King of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Ned 
(Lucille) Sells of New London, three grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Sunday where a Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, August 11, 1973 P.10
********
(SUKAWATY, AGNES Jan 26, 1889/Aug 1973/SSDI)
Note: Stone has b. 1890/obit has b. 1887/ssdi has b. 1889)


EUGENE SULLIVAN  (d. 1920)

SECOND BROTHER OF FAMILY DIES WITHIN A WEEK
For the second time within a week Death has claimed a member of the Sullivan 
family, former Meeme residents, at Chicago, messages received today announcing 
the death of Timothy Sullivan, whose brother, Eugene Sullivan, was buried here 
Monday, the body being brought from Chicago. Friends here were misinformed at 
the time of Eugene's death and the report was published that the body shipped 
here was that of Timothy. The remains of Timothy Sullivan will arrive tomorrow 
at 4 and funeral services will be held from the Henry Mulholland home to Sacred 
Heart Thursday morning. Two brothers and one sister survive. Mr. Sullivan's 
death was due to complaint of long standing.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1920 P. 1


JOHN SULLIVAN  (d. 1921)

THIRD BROTHER OF FAMILY TO DIE IN A YEAR
A message received Sunday conveyed the news of the death of John Sullivan, 
former Manitowoc resident, at Chicago and the announcement that the body 
would be sent here for burial. Funeral services will be held from the Henry 
Mulholland home Wednesday at 10:30 to Sacred Heart church, with interment 
at Cavalry (sic).
Mr. Sullivan is the third brother of the family to die within a year, Eugene 
and Timothy Sullivan, brothers having been buried here last summer.
Mr. Sullivan, a son of the late Eugene Sullivan, a pioneer resident of this 
city, was 60 years of age as a young man was employed as a printer on the 
Herald and Pilot. Later he removed to Chicago where he became a proof reader 
on the Tribune of that city and had been connected with the paper for years. 
Mr. Sullivan is survived by his sister, Miss Ella Sullivan, assistant 
superintendent of schools at Chicago and one brother Thomas, also of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 13, 1921 P.1


JOHN SULLIVAN    (co. death index v.22 p.8)

Name: John Sullivan
White/Male
res: Fond Du Lac
Occ.: Retired, widower (spouse not named)
b: 5 June 1849, Ireland/d. 9 Nov. 1925/age 76 yrs 5 mos 4 dys/
      cause: carcinoma of stomach/died at Holy Family Hosp. 
p: Ed Sullivan, b. Ireland and Margaret Erles, b. Ireland
informant: Thos Sullivan
*******
MERCHANT OF CITY CALLED
John Sullivan, one of the early day merchants of this city, who back 
in the early 70s conducted a business near what is now the site of 
the National Bank building,passed away at the hospital last night, 
aged 76 years.
Mr. Sullivan was associated with the late H. Bolens in business and 
left here in 1879 to locate In North Dakota where he remained until 
about twenty years ago when he returned here to spend his declining 
years.
Mr. Sullivan is survived by six sons, Edward of New Salem, N. D., 
Thomas of New London, Henry of Juneau, Walter of Long Lake, George 
of Iron Mountain, Mich., T.L. Sullivan of Oshkosh. Three sisters 
also survive, being Mrs. Margaret .Finnegan and Mrs. Thomas Gray of 
Chicago, and Sister Aloysius of Ohio, formerly of this city.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 from St. 
Boniface church with burial at Calvary.
Manitowoc Herald News, page-2, 11-9-1925


MARY SULLIVAN  (d. 1884)

The remains of Mrs. Eugene Sullivan of Chicago were brought here 
for burial yesterday. The deceased and family were among the oldest 
settlers of this city. Mrs. Sullivan was in her 72nd year when she 
died.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1884 P.4


TIMOTHY SULLIVAN  (d. 1920)

Timothy Sullivan, a member of a pioneer Manitowoc family, died at Chicago 
Wednesday night and the body was brought here today for burial. The body 
was taken to the Herny Mulholland home and services will be held at Sacred 
Heart church at 9 o'clock with interment at Calvary.
Mr. Sullivan was born in this city in 1855, his father having been a pioneer 
blacksmith of the city, conducting a shop for many years. The son followed 
his father's business and at the age of eighteen removed to Chicago where 
for many years he was an employe of the Chicago Street Railway Company.
Mr. Sullivan is survived by two brothers, John and Thomas and one sister, 
Miss Ella, who for years has been a district superintendent of Chicago 
schools. Thomas Sullivan, a brother, was for fifty years a department foreman 
of the Chicago Tribune and during the big fire in 71 assisted in moving the 
Tribune plant.
The death of Mr. Sullivan will bring keen regret to many older residents of 
the city who knew him as a man of genial nature, possessing an inexhaustible 
store of good humor and ready wit and a man who made many friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 13, 1920 P. 1
********
SECOND BROTHER OF FAMILY DIES WITHIN A WEEK
For the second time within a week Death has claimed a member of the Sullivan 
family, former Meeme residents, at Chicago, messages received today announcing 
the death of Timothy Sullivan, whose brother, Eugene Sullivan, was buried here 
Monday, the body being brought from Chicago. Friends here were misinformed at 
the time of Eugene's death and the report was published that the body shipped 
here was that of Timothy. The remains of Timothy Sullivan will arrive tomorrow 
at 4 and funeral services will be held from the Henry Mulholland home to Sacred 
Heart Thursday morning. Two brothers and one sister survive. Mr. Sullivan's 
death was due to complaint of long standing.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1920 P. 1
********
The body of Timothy Sullivan arrived last evening from Chicago and burial was 
held today. John and Thomas Sullivan, brothers, accompanied the remains.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1920 P. 6


LOUIS FRANK SURFUS

(from co. death record, v.47 p.119 doc.313)
 
Louis Frank Surfus
White/male
retired carpenter
b: 1 Sept. 1872, Wisconsin/d: 3 Dec. 1953/age 81/cause: carcinoma of stomach
parents: John Surfus and Selma Miller
buried: Calvary Cem. of Manitowoc
*******
Louis F. Surfus, of 2402 Western Ave., Manitowoc, a retired carpenter, 
died  Thursday evening at the home , following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the St. Paul Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc.  The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in 
Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Ahnapee, Kewaunee County, in 1872 and in 1902 married 
Miss Mary Fax.  They came to Manitowoc in 1918 and Mr. Surfus followed 
the carpenter trade, until retiring several years ago.  He was a member 
of the Holy Name Society.
Surviving are his wife; four daughters, five sons, two brothers, Frank 
and Henry of Sturgeon Bay; sister, Mrs. Louis Greenwood of Sturgeon Bay; 
and 15 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday where the 
rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Dec 4, 1952, page M17, col. 5


MARIE SVOBODA

Mrs. Joseph Swoboda, one of the old residents of the city, died at the 
home of her daughter Wednesday night after a brief illness. Mrs. Swoboda 
had her home on Clark street and was known to many friends. Funeral 
arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 2, 1913 P.8


FRANK SWAKOWSKI

Man Injured at Coal Docks is in Pitiful Condition at Hospital
Suffering so terribly that he is praying for death, Frank Smohowsky, 
who was crushed at the Reiss coal docks Tuesday lies at the hospital 
in a pitiful condition with his life slowly ebbing away. But to the 
injured man, who is almost crazed with pain, death is not near enough 
and he is continually asking that his suffering might be ended by 
worldy methods.
Mr. Smohowsky was caught between a coal bucket and a car and had his 
stomach crushed. Thursday an optration (sic) was performed, physicians 
removing six feet of his intestines. From the start it was not thought 
that he would live. He is not expected to survive throughout the day.
Mr. Smohowsky has a wife and eight children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1912 P.1
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DEATH ENDS HIS SUFFERINGS
Frank Schwankowsky, Hurt at Reiss Docks, Succumbs to Injuries
Suffering untold agonies for three days, Frank Schwankowsky, the South 
Side man injured at the Reiss docks Thursday, was released by death 
Saturday evening, his demise occuring at the hospital at 5 o'clock. The 
body has been removed to the home at 1310 So. 17th street and funeral 
services will be held tomorrow at 9 from St. Boniface church.
No hope was entertained for Schwankowsky's recovery from the first his 
injuries being of serious natuer (sic) and physicians marveled that the 
man survived as long as he did. The injured man lost a considerable 
quantity of blood and was internally hurt. An operation was undertaken 
as one hope that life could be saved, but it was futile and after terrible 
suffering for three days death released him.
Schwankowsky was 43 years of age and leaves a widow and eight children. 
He was injured while employed as a laborer on the docks being caught by 
one of the heavy iron buckets and crushed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 29, 1912 P.1
********
Out of respect for its employe, Frank Schwankowsky who died as 
result of injuries received at the upper dock, the Reiss Coal Co. 
suspended work this morning to allow employes (sic) to attend the 
funeral which was held at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface church. The 
employees attended in a body and the funeral was large. The death 
of Mr. Schwankowsky was one of the most terrible which has ever 
occured at the local hospital and the sympathy of the entire city 
is extended to Mrs. Schwankowsky and eight children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 30, 1912 P.2


ANNA SWOKOWSKI  (d. 1937)

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning for Mrs. Anna Swokowski, 69, 
nee Anna Bierle, who died at the family home, 1310 South Seventeenth street, 
Wednesday morning after a long illness. She was born in this city and was 
married to Frank Swokowski who died 26 years ago. Survivors are four daughters, 
four sons, a sister and 14 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, December 3, 1937 P. 1